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Te Expo’s competitive advantage is bringing these
pieces together in a self-reinforcing loop. We strive to

communicate our vision with each segment of the circle.
Te Expo organization has committed members—
staf, artists, sponsors and consumers. Te Expo team

shares common goals and values that result in good
participation, satisfed end-users and the generation
of revenue. Beyond its three-day duration, the Expo
also generates leads, educates the public and develops
follow-up business. Our mission is to connect as many

people as possible with art.

Revenue

Generated

Artist Kevin A.Williams (center) with staf, 2005.

Pennsylvania State Senator
Artist Phillip Snead Vincent Hughes (left) and
Artists’ group photograph with (front and centered, left to right) Mercer Redcross, Pennsylvania State Senator Vincent Hughes, then (left) and Jerry Mondesire, president of the
Mayor of Philadelphia Edward Rendell, artist Lady Bird Strickland and U.S. Congressman Chaka Fattah, 1998. Corine Melons. Philadelphia chapter of the NAACP.

Making the Most of Expo:

A Message to Artists

and Exhibitors

Exhibiting all original artwork or art with extremely

high price tags is not what brings in the biggest crowd.
Te Expo is not a show for the elite. Te Expo succeeds
by the means of a wide representation of art styles,
From left to right: Patrons John Sangster and J. D. Gray Artist Lady Bird Strickland, artist Brenda Joysmith, Loretta Harris, mediums and concepts, and prices ranging from
with entertainer Isaac Hayes. Audrey R. Johnson Thornton , Linda Watson and artist
Sylvia Walker, moderate to high.

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