Dedication of Common Ground for Project H.O.M.E.
June 4, 2009

The Fairmount Park Art Association will dedicate Common Ground, a new public art landmark created for Project H.O.M.E by artists John Stone and Lonnie Graham in collaboration with Lorene Cary and consulting architect George Claflen. A public open house celebration will be held on Thursday, June 4 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. The event will be held on-site at Project H.O.M.E.’s St. Elizabeth’s Community Center (23rd and Berks Streets) and will include a short dedication program at 5:30 p.m. View the invitation here.

Dedication of Common Ground
A public art project by John H. Stone and Lonnie Graham
in collaboration with Lorene Cary and consulting architect George Claflen

Project H.O.M.E.'s St. Elizabeth's Community Center
23rd and Berks Streets
Philadelphia, PA

Thursday, June 4, 2009 (rain or shine)
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Located on the "footprint" of St. Elizabeth's Church, which was destroyed by fire in 1995, Common Ground consists of three parts: the Sanctuary, the Inspirational Gateway, and the Common Room. The artists worked with the Project H.O.M.E. community to create unique meeting places for neighbors to gather, reflect, and celebrate. Click here for more information about Common Ground.

Driving directions from Center City:
Take 16th Street north past Fairmount Avenue. Turn left at Ridge Avenue. Continue on Ridge past Girard Avenue to 23rd Street. Turn right on 23rd and drive for two blocks. St. Elizabeth's Community Center will be on your right. On-street parking is available on 23rd Street.  

 To request high-resolution photographs, please call the Art Association at 215.546.7550.

 To download a one-page information sheet about Common Ground, click here.

 To download the Common Ground dedication press release, click here.