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Black artists in Philly flourished during the Great Depression | Philly History

The WPA funded original artistic works by supporting thousands of artists representing a variety of mediums, including theater, literature, music, and visual art.

“Heave!,” by Dox Thrash, print (undated), WPA posters collection.
“Heave!,” by Dox Thrash, print (undated), WPA posters collection.Read moreHistorical Society of Pennsylvania