Turning sidewalks into canvases. 🎨💛💙
The Art Club brought creativity outdoors with colorful chalk creations that transformed campus into a temporary gallery full of imagination, expression, and community.✨
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For Yurencia Zendelo, theater became more than a passion — it became a place to grow, create, and find community. 🎭💛💙
From writing and performing original work to taking the stage in productions like 12 Angry Jurors, CCP has helped Yurencia strengthen her craft and build lasting connections through experiential learning.
At Rhythm and RISE on June 9, she’ll help showcase the creativity, talent, and collaboration that make CCP Theater so special. ✨
06/05/2026
4 days until Rhythm and RISE! 🎶💛💙
The countdown is on as we prepare to celebrate 60 years of creativity, talent, and student success. From live performances and student activations to music, art, and unforgettable moments, Rhythm and RISE will showcase the incredible work happening across CCP every day.
Celebrate 60 years of impact while investing in CCP students. Grab your tickets https://brnw.ch/21x37yX. We’ll see you in 4 days. ✨
5 days until Rhythm and RISE! 🎶💛💙
For Natalie, ceramics is more than art — it’s creativity, patience, and connection.
As a CCP biology student with interests in environmental science and urban planning, Natalie has found joy and community through wheel throwing in the ceramics department.
On June 9, she’ll bring that passion to Rhythm and RISE with a live wheel throwing demonstration showcasing the creativity, talent, and experiential learning opportunities that make CCP so special. ✨
Fashion meets sustainability at CCP. ♻️✨💛💙
Students in ART 180: Recycled Fashion transformed everyday materials into wearable art during a runway showcase highlighting creativity, innovation, and sustainable design. From concept to catwalk, these student designers proved that great fashion can also make a statement. ✨
06/03/2026
6 days until Rhythm and RISE! 🎶💛💙
The soundtrack of our 60th anniversary celebration starts with our students. From live performances to incredible musical talent, CCP’s Music Department will help bring Rhythm and RISE to life through the creativity, passion, and artistry that make Philadelphia’s sound so special.
Join us as we celebrate 60 years of impact through music, community, and student success — all while investing in the next generation of creators and performers. ✨
06/03/2026
On Monday, we celebrated the accomplishments of 167 completers of the City College for Municipal Employment (CCME) initiative—a partnership creating pathways to opportunity for Philadelphia residents. 💛💙
Together with and partners like , and , we recognized participants who completed programming designed to prepare residents (including high school students!) for careers in city government through career readiness, workforce training, internships, upskilling and professional development.
Congratulations to each completer on earning your certificate of completion and taking another step toward your future. Thank you to everyone who continues to make programs like CCME possible and strengthen pathways to economic mobility across Philadelphia. ✨
06/03/2026
On Monday, we celebrated the accomplishments of 167 completers of the City College for Municipal Employment (CCME) initiative—a partnership creating pathways to opportunity for Philadelphia residents. 💛💙
Together with Mayor Cherelle L. Parker and partners like City of Philadelphia Government, School District of Philadelphia and Philadelphia Works, we recognized participants who completed programming designed to prepare residents (including high school students!) for careers in city government through career readiness, workforce training, internships, upskilling and professional development.
Congratulations to each completer on earning your certificate of completion and taking another step toward your future. Thank you to everyone who continues to make programs like CCME possible and strengthen pathways to economic mobility across Philadelphia. ✨
Only 7 days until Rhythm and RISE! 🎉
For Rhythm Soto, art is more than creativity — its expression, growth, and connection. 🎨💛💙
As a recent CCP graduate continuing her journey at MICA, Rhythm is bringing her passion for painting back to campus for Rhythm and RISE on June 9 through a live painting experience celebrating creativity, community, and artistic expression.
From student to alumni, Rhythm’s journey reflects the power of education, creativity, and what happens when artists are given space to rise. ✨
06/02/2026
We’re excited to announce our Rhythm and RISE emcee — Emmy Award-winning journalist and co-host of WHYY’s *Studio 2*, Cherri Gregg! 🎤💛💙
As the host of WHYY’s flagship local news program, Cherri Gregg has spent years amplifying important stories across Philadelphia, making her the perfect voice to help guide an unforgettable evening celebrating 60 years of CCP.
Join us on June 9 for a night of music, community, student talent, and celebration as we honor the past, celebrate the present, and invest in the future. ✨ Buy tickets here https://brnw.ch/21x32n2
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