Leadership

Board Of Directors

• Dr. Anthony Mitchell, Professor of African American Studies at the College of Liberal Arts, Penn State-Greater Allegheny

• Bekezela Mguni (Treasurer), Master of Arts student at the University of Pittsburgh, studying Library Sciences

• K. Chase Patterson, CEO, Urban Academy Charter School
  Lawrence Uradu, MD, UPMC

• Lea Blumenfeld, Certified Librarian

• Turahn Jenkins, Attorney

• Tina Daniels, Business Owner

Staff

Since 2011, Erin Perry has been the executive director of the Legacy Arts Project. As a graduate of the Katz Graduate School of Business, she applies her academic training within a community setting, utilizing arts as a tool for transformation both individually as well as collectively. Miss Perry has been an active member of Legacy since 2005, participating as a member of the dance ensemble through present day. With an extensive background in teaching, Miss Perry has impacted children and adults from Wilkinsburg to Taiwan, teaching classes in English, Math, Photography, and Movement. As a mother of 3 growing children, two boys and a girl, her focus continues to be grounded in the upliftment of humanity through knowledge of self.

Funders

Partners

At the Legacy Arts Project, we’re a part of a family of arts organizations that collaborate on performances, share office and studio space, swap resources, and more. Below are a few of the organizations that currently work with us. We’re always growing the list, so contact us to see how you can get involved.

Reviews, Advertisements, Promotions

• https://artsair.wordpress.com/tag/the-legacy-arts-project

• http://www.post-gazette.com/ae/theater-dance/2016/07/20/Dance-Africa-Pittsburgh-marks-fifth-anniversary-with-workshops-performance-in-East-Liberty-Kelly-Strayhorn-Theater-and-Alloy-Studios/stories/201607200017

• http://www.coalhillreview.com/dance-review-dance-africa-pittsburgh-at-the-kelly-strayhorn-theater

• http://www.nextpittsburgh.com/next-wave/advancing-black-arts-in-pittsburgh

• http://www.pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/short-list-april-23-april-1/Content?oid=1746263

• https://newpittsburghcourieronline.com/2016/12/15/fall-2016-advancing-black-arts-awards/2

• https://newpittsburghcourieronline.com/2013/12/12/legacy-arts-project-presents-keepers-of-the-flame

• http://www.thesoulpitt.com/keepersoftheflame.html

• http://wesa.fm/post/dance-africa-promoting-cultural-heritage-through-dance#stream/0

• https://www.evensi.us/10th-annual-keepers-of-the-flame-awards-hosanna-house-inc/188949617

• http://www.brothaashproductions.com/DanceAfricaPgh2010.htm

• http://newsletters.getresponse.com/archive/soulpitt/Soul-Blast-Dance-Africa-2016-on-July-23-presented-by-Legacy-Arts-Project-KST-298466104.html

• http://assemblepgh.org/event/faba-for-artists-by-artists-party-hosted-by-legacy-arts-project-and-cafe-con-leche

• http://www.susquehannalife.com/2014/11/10/50622/legacy-arts-project-celebrates-8th-annual-keepers-of-the-flame-awards

• http://www.heinz.org/Interior.aspx?id=417&view=entry&gid=196

• http://www.thesoulpitt.com/LegacyArtsProject.html

• https://newpittsburghcourieronline.com/2013/05/03/erin-perry-woman-of-many-talents

• https://newpittsburghcourieronline.com/2016/12/15/fall-2016-advancing-black-arts-awards/2

• https://michronicleonline.com/2016/12/15/fall-2016-advancing-black-arts-awards/2

• http://www.pittsburghartscouncil.org/eventsarchive/event/261

• http://www.sistersesteam.com/partnerships

• http://1839mag.com/profiles/dance-is-a-portal-to-the-ancestors-a-look-at-jean-paul-weaver