ABOUT
Mission:
Community enrichment through art.
Goals:
To establish a positive, inclusive, and cultural event for the city of Reading. To better serve local artists and performers. To provide networking opportunities that may not other wise be available. To increase “traffic” in downtown Reading. To stimulated economic growth with the city.
Event Outline:
First Friday will take place on the 1st Friday of every month. Unlike other first Fridays this event will be approximately 5 hours long (5PM – 10PM). It will also take place a centralized location, instead of various areas through out the city. We foresee First Friday growing beyond these limitations but wish to start on a smaller scale for now.
The event will feature local artist (and some not so local artists) who will be given the opportunity to display and sell their work. The event will also showcase local performers such as: Musicians, Bands, Poets, and Performance Artists. In addition to live music we’d like to offer live art. Meaning, we’d have artists paint or create their craft during the event.
A select few business and organizations will be invited to take part in the event as well. They may sell their product and distribute information to attendees as well. We would also like to give local restaurants, eateries, cafes, etc the opportunity to sell their goods. So food vendors would be on the premise.
Our Partners
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The Reading Downtown Improvement District Authority (DID) was established in 1995 in response to employees’ and business owners’ repeated requests for a cleaner, safer downtown Reading. Recognizing that the participation of such an authority downtown was “desirable for the entire City of Reading to preserve and improve the economic vitality of the central business district,” [Read More...]
The Greater Reading Convention & Visitors Bureau guides and refers travelers to the specific destinations and information they are seeking. Whether it is accommodations, museums, attractions, tours, sports and recreation, shopping, meetings & conventions or group tours, our team is ready [Read More...]
The Penn Corridor extends for over two miles through Reading, West Reading and Wyomissing. With numerous restaurants, cafes, music venues, boutiques, and cultural facilities, the Penn Corridor is redefining Greater Reading's urban core. It is the place to go for a great meal, the best concerts, world-class museum and art exhibits, festivals, and shopping. [Read More...]
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