WPACES Art Week 2026
For Immediate Release

WPACES Gets an Early Start Toward Fame During the School’s Annual Arts Festival Week

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 marks the beginning of WPACES’s Arts Festival Week, an annual event designed to introduce young students to a range of art careers through an immersive school-wide exhibition experience.

Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Time: 10 AM – 2:30 PM
Location: 6701 Callowhill St, Philadelphia, PA

Event Overview

Grades K–5 students at the West Philadelphia Achievement Charter Elementary School (WPACES, pronounced W-P-ACES) will take part in Arts Week through the school’s Art Exhibition Showcase. Student work will be featured across multiple rooms transformed into an immersive gallery experience, giving children early exposure to creative pathways and arts-focused careers.

Quick Details

Who

Grades K–5 students at WPACES.

Media Contact

Ken Kilpatrick
215-817-3095
ken@sylviamarketing.com

Learn More

www.wpaces.org
For more information about the school and its mission.

Media-Friendly Visiting Timeslots

Time Grade
10:04–10:47 2nd Grade
10:51–11:34 4th Grade
11:38–12:21 3rd Grade
12:25–1:08 Kindergarten
1:12–1:55 1st Grade
1:59–2:42 5th Grade
The media is welcome during any of the listed timeslots.

About WPACES

For nearly 25 years, WPACES has provided Philadelphia’s youngest public school students with early exposure to arts and technology, helping build a strong foundation for lifelong success.