Penpals for Palestine! is an experimental correspondence art exchange highlighting the voices of the youth of Philly and the youth of Jericho. Our approach to this project is rooted in bridging communities through mindful self expression and providing tactile learning environments. We aim to foster agency, self awareness and community centered in art and literature. Printmaking and expressive art therapy are tools for powering revolution.
Penpals for Palestine! is a mobile art & literacy project developed by Philadelphia based artists Michelle Anne Harris and Kim Altomare in collaboration with Jericho based artist Yaqeen Yamani. Between April 2025-February 2026, Harris and Altomare will facilitate community workshops throughout Philadelphia to create handmade books and paper mail art that will be sent back and forth to Yamani for response at community events in Jericho.
This project is funded in part by the Velocity Fund of Philadelphia.
michelleanneharris.org
kimaltomare.com/
artists-consortium.com/artists/yaqeen-y…
velocityfund.org/