Public Art Archive, 2024
"Down with Dope, Up with Hope" 
C.B. Kimmins Mural

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Mural Arts’ Philadelphia Fellowship for Black Artists - 2023 Cohort

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American Art Therapy Association -Featured Member: shanina dionna

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  • LIFEWTR presents Life Unseen

    Phil­adel­phia

    Discover the city’s diverse arts community, as LIFEWTR shines a light on local artists putting their stamp on music, film, fashion and the visual arts.

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  • Philadelphia Magazine, May 2021 Issue

    How Six Philly Artists and Organizations Pivoted and Thrived During the Pandemic. Written by Michael Butler.

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  • Elled Decor - Spain

    “Esta artista trabaja con la pintura como herramienta para el bienestar mental.” 2020.

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The Trauma & Mental Health Report

“The stigmatization of abortion. Shanina Dionna is a mental health advocate who shares her life-story and mental health journey through her artwork.” 2020.

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Made of Millions

“On reducing stigma through art. On mental health and creativity.” 2020.

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BeWellPhilly

“Shanina Dionna, a painter and teacher in West Philly, uses her work to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health issues.” 2020.

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Sugar Magazine

“Sugar Magazine addresses mental health and art highlighting Shanina Dionna’s journey.” 2019.

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Hyperallergic

“Swizz Beatz & Alicia Keys Launch New Art Grant, Giving 20 artists $5,000 each.” 2018.

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Fox 29

“Mike Jerrick of Fox 29’s Good Day Philadelphia follows up with Shanina Dionna and her annual Embryo art exhibition series.” 2018.

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The Philadelphia Inquirer

“Part safe space, part beacon, West Philly’s Urban Art Gallery ‘bridges the gap between violence and peace.” 2018.

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Art Before Industry

“Art Before Industry presents Shanina Dionna.” 2016.

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