C.I.T.Y. Trust CenterRecap

It started atThe 1910.

On Friday, October 9, more than 300 people walked into a South Philadelphia warehouse that weeks earlier was an empty industrial floor. Seven Philadelphia visual artists, one piece each, every piece in a room built around it, and every artist telling the story behind the work. It was the public start of the C.I.T.Y. Trust Hub for Humanity Legacy Center, built on Culture, Innovation, Technology and Youth.

See the night Posters and coversEmail the media contact

The facts

What
The Preview, opening night of the gallery at The 1910, the public start of the C.I.T.Y. Trust Hub for Humanity Legacy Center
When
Friday, October 9, 2026
Where
The 1910, 1910 Washington Ave, Philadelphia
Turnout
More than 300 guests in one night
Who
Seven Philadelphia visual artists, led by featured artist Justin Michael Wadlington, curated by Saeed Briscoe and Ydaly Mer
Photos
244 photos by Eroll Photography, online with tag-yourself
Next
The next activation. Members hear the dates first.
Partners
Sponsored by Shay by Le Portier. Wolfpack Management presents Flame & Flavor.
Social
@citytrustcenter

The artists

Justin Michael WadlingtonBrian WardTHE WARDSMaia EngelLarae ChristieRykeiseSaeed Briscoe X Ydaly MerSpecial feature: Mello Dixon

The ask

  1. 1Tell the story.A warehouse put back to work, seven artists in rooms built around one piece each, and a neighborhood that showed up.
  2. 2Use the photos.Eroll Photography's photos from the night are cleared for coverage with credit.
  3. 3Come to the next one.Send a reporter, a photographer or a crew to the next activation. The media contact has the date.

Media contact

Ydaly Mer.

Events Manager · Co-Curator

events@citytrustcenter.org

What we can send you

  • Artist bios and statements
  • Portraits of the artists and curators
  • The campaign posters and covers, full size
  • Interview times with artists, curators and founders
  • Access for a reporter, photographer or camera crew

300+ guests.One night.

  • The 1910, October 9 at The Preview at The 1910, photographed by Eroll Photography

    The 1910, October 9

  • Justin Michael Wadlington tells the story at The Preview at The 1910, photographed by Eroll Photography

    Justin Michael Wadlington tells the story

  • Larae Christie at The Preview at The 1910, photographed by Eroll Photography

    Larae Christie

  • Mello Dixon, special feature at The Preview at The 1910, photographed by Eroll Photography

    Mello Dixon, special feature

  • The booths, wall to wall at The Preview at The 1910, photographed by Eroll Photography

    The booths, wall to wall

Photos by Eroll Photography · cleared for coverage with credit

All 244 photos

Posters andthe covers.

Cleared for coverage of The Preview. Please credit CITY Trust Center. Full-size files and the media kit come from the media contact.

The founders and the team

The people who built it.

Each of them brings a community of their own to the night. More covers join this set as they are released.

The Preview, Partner Edition cover: Mont Brown, CITY Trust Center Partner, in a black-and-white portrait with the words All Action brushed in green. Music. Fashion. Community. Founder of the Kickback and Community Service. Friday, October 9, 2026, 6 to 10 PM, 1910 Washington Ave, Philadelphia.

In partnership withPartner Edition

MontBrown.

Chief Talent & Industry Officer

Music.Fashion.Community.

Founder of the Kickback and Community Service.

All action.

Download the cover (JPG)
  • Le Portier crestSponsored byShay by Le PortierFrom Pro Football Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe.
  • Wolfpack Management shieldFlame & Flavor logo. Fire built, flavor driven.Wolfpack Management presentsFlame & FlavorFire built. Flavor driven. Chef Diane previews Flame & Flavor for Philadelphia.
  • YD Home logoYD Home
  • Ramblei logoRamblei
  • That's The Plan Productions logoThat's The Plan Productions
  • Reeph Rosay, The Plugdealer logoReeph Rosay, The Plugdealer
  • Dunrite Contractors logoDunrite Contractors
  • Halal Gear 1st logoHalal Gear 1st
  • African and Caribbean Business Council
  • Mont Brown
  • The Kickback
  • Alter & Build CollectiveCommunity build partners

Want your name beside theirs? See the sponsorship levels

The Preview is a fundraiser for the CITY Trust Hub for Humanity Legacy Center, a registered nonprofit. Both partners are available to press through the media contact.

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