Music for the Arts | Postponed Until Further Notice

The Music For The Arts Concert and Benefit held each year is dedicated to the life and memory of Christina Marie Cullen.

She was a gifted photographer, artist and musician who had her life taken by breast cancer. She was only 25 when she was diagnosed and passed away at the young age of 28. We hold this concert in her honor and hope to inspire future photographers, artists and musicians to keep creating as she did.

Proceeds from the concert will go toward The Christina Marie Cullen Memorial Scholarship at The University of the Arts for Photography. Additional proceeds will be donated towards breast cancer research and awareness in her name.

Please join us to celebrate Christina’s life and to raise awareness and money to fight this terrible disease.

In an effort to bring together local artists and musicians, the Cullen family will host its 13th annual Music For The Arts at a date to be determined.

This event affords artists the opportunity to donate or display their work at the benefit while local musicians take the stage. If you are a photographer, painter, or any other kind of artist, this is a great opportunity to network and get your art out there for people to see.

Friends, family, newcomers and neighbors are invited to enjoy the sounds and take in some culture. AN entrance fee/donation will be accepted at the door. All donations will be made in the name of our sister, daughter, cousin and friend to many — Christina Marie Cullen. She was a gifted artist, photographer and musician and this is the only true way to honor her life.

In addition, we are always looking for donations of all kinds — big or small — for our raffle and auction. It's a great way to represent your business or art with this local community gathering.

If you are interested in participating or donating, please contact Jason Cullen at jasoncullen78@gmail.com.

TC Cole Riot

The Riot is a collective effort of musicians surrounding the songwriting of TC Cole, stylistically coming from Folk, Punk, Country and Blues music.

The Mike Iannece Band

The Mike Iannece Band is a West Philadelphia based band who continue to evolve and challenge themselves as performers. Presenting their fans with improvisational jams, layered indie sagas, bluegrass singalongs and a trilogy of Christmas Musicals to boot.

Vilebred

Vilebred is a Philly-based experimental rock band, constantly churning out rich melodies, epic anthems and enough snark to make everyone a little uncomfortable. Following the footsteps of his brother Kurt Vile, Sam Vile is the musical architect that leads this circus...

Droppin' Deuce

Christina's brothers, naturally, perform every year. Brian on the drums. Jason on the Bass. They are Droppin' Deuce.

Chris Grunwald and Friends

Affectionately known by all who love him as Griz: Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Chris Grunwald defies an easy pigeonhole as he effortlessly pushes the boundaries of genres — reggae, rock, alternative and country, while still maintaining his unique and recognizable signature sounds.

There are multiple ways to donate in memory of Christina.

Proceeds from the concert will go toward The Christina Marie Cullen Memorial Scholarship at The University of the Arts for Photography. Additional proceeds will be donated towards breast cancer research and awareness in her name.