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FloatLab Celebration
Thanks to many committed supporters and friends, FloatLab’s next chapter will begin with construction at Bartram’s Garden in Fall 2024.
Join Bartram’s Garden, Mural Arts, and architect J. Meejin Yoon to celebrate and look ahead! This rain-or-shine celebration will have refreshments and
Free All-Ages Public Fishing
- More than 40 species of fish live in the Tidal Schuylkill River, including channel catfish, white perch, common carp, bluegill and American eel, and FloatLab will be an exciting new access point for anglers of all ages. Enjoy free catch-and-release fishing on October 20, with all rods, tackle, bait, and basic instruction provided. There might even be prizes!
Performance by Mel Hsu
- Mel Hsu is a sonic painter of impossible worlds. As a multi-instrumentalist, Mel often ventures from her classical roots as a cellist into unexpected, cross-disciplinary collaborations. Rooted in Philadelphia, Mel’s restless spirit finds adventure across time zones and oceans as musical and administrative support for others who inspire her.
Guided Architect’s Walk
- Hear from FloatLab creator J. Meejin Yoon about the complex engineering supporting FloatLab’s system of ballast chambers, which allow the structure to remain steadily aligned with the river even as the tide moves in and out.
Remarks from FloatLab’s Champions
- Hosted by Maitreyi Roy, Executive Director of Bartram’s Garden, and Jane Golden, Executive Director of Mural Arts, the celebration will include remarks by some of FloatLab’s strongest champions and supporters:
- State Senator Anthony Hardy Williams
- State Senator Vincent Hughes
- Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton
- State Representative Regina Young
- City Councilmember Jamie Gauthier
Hang out at Bartram’s Garden on October 20 from 12–3pm for Harvest Fest: enjoy free outdoor activities, cider pressing, wellness workshops, seasonal planting, and crafts for the whole family!
Or make the most of the season with Mural Arts Month during all of October, with tours, community celebrations, mural dedications, and more.
