Put more stories on more stages

Your gift to First Person Arts helps more people share more stories with the world

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Your gift to First Person Arts helps more Philadelphians connect to each other

At First Person Arts, we believe that we all have a story to tell and that the power of story can change lives.

Join us at our monthly events where you can transform the drama of real life into art.

StorySlam storytelling events offer ordinary Philadelphians the opportunity to get on stage and become extraordinary storytelling artists.

StoryMakers bookish events bring the best memoir and nonfiction storytellers to Philly in conversation with local celebrities and thought leaders.

TRIGGER VIP storytelling workshops offer students affected by gun violence a space to heal through the power of story.

#Us storytelling podcast features new stories from around the Philadelphia region and the world.

Applied Storytelling workshops and coaching can help your organization tell your story on your terms.

StoryGym virtual and in-person workshops offer our storytellers a space to build confidence and community. Our Master Story Coaches offer topics from Storytelling 101 to Storytelling for Social Impact.

We can't do any of this without your support. Please consider a gift today.