From its founding in 1972, The Brandywine Workshop and Archives (BWA) has had a mission to support to the art of printmaking, artists, education and multiculturalism. Always evolving, BWA fulfills its core mission by building bridges and expanding its impact in today’s world. BWA became a non-profit in 1974. In 1975 it started an artist in residence program with the first two artists featured, Sam Gilliam and Romare Bearden. Their involvement with the federal CETA program from 1977-80, “Visual artists in public service,” employed between 18 artists and 38 artists annually in teaching classes; painting murals; creating “art parks.” In 1993, BWA moved to 730 S. Broad St. a historic firehouse, where they are now. In between, did work with many nationally recognized artists and showed nationally and internationally. They have 2 buildings, including the Print Shop building at 728 S. Broad. In its journey, Brandywine has been in continual evolution, and today they are adapting digital tools in their arts educational mission. They are also creating an online teaching tool, Brandywine.art, to help facilitate the teaching of globally inclusive cultural studies via use of their vast archive of prints and documents. Learn more at these links:
Brandywine Workshop and Archives
Brandywine.art project
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