Henry O. Tanner House: Community Audio Documentary Project

Editorial Review Board Application

As the Friends of the Tanner House (FOTH) embarks on an arts-rich participatory planning and preservation visioning process to guide the rehabilitation and proposed re-use of the Henry Ossawa Tanner House, we’re excited to announce a new partnership with audio documentarian and podcast producer Danya AbdelHameid.

Over the next year, Danya will partner with FOTH to produce a narrative, documentary podcast about the Henry Ossawa Tanner House and the ongoing tradition of Black freedom dreaming in North Philadelphia. This project, funded by a Media Artist + Activist Residency from the Leeway Foundation, will further amplify the preservation efforts stewarded by FOTH and leverage collaborative podcasting as a tool for building power and solidarity. Because whether the preservation of a home or community histories via audio documentary – we recognize that in many ways, the work is the same. 

As part of the community audio documentary project, we’re looking for community members in the 19121 and 19132 zip codes to join our Editorial Review Board (ERB)! ERB members will contribute their experiences, knowledge, and feedback to ensure that the resulting audio documentary podcast accurately reflects the histories and narratives of North Central Philadelphia. 

ERB members will receive a $500 stipend, along with hands-on audio production experience, participating in every part of the production process. Including: interviewing, audio/field recording, sound editing, narrative structuring, and public release of the podcast. No previous media or production experience needed!

How will Editorial Board Members be selected?

We’re excited to welcome anyone who is interested in telling local community stories and narratives with nuance and care to the ERB! We also recognize that there are so many rich stories and histories in North Central Philly. Our goal with this Editorial Review Board is to include as wide a range of stories and histories as possible. We’ll prioritize creating a well-rounded Editorial Review Board in our selection process to reflect the many experiences, histories, and stories we know are represented in the neighborhood. 

Applications due: January 26, 2024

NOTE: We’ll be accepting applications for the Editorial Review Board via the form below, or as a video or audio response. You can also submit your application via phone by scheduling a time with Media Artist + Activist Resident Danya AbdelHameid. Please email FOTHaudioproject@gmail.com to submit a video, audio, or phone application. 

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In a few sentences, please let us know what you are hoping to gain from being a member of the Editorial Review Board? What do you want to learn? 

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What’s your connection to Strawberry Mansion and North Central Philadelphia, where the Henry Ossawa Tanner home is located? What would you like this project to inspire within the neighborhood?
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At the center of this project is storytelling towards healing, justice, and liberation. From your experience, how have you witnessed storytelling (in any form) make an impact on an individual or community?
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Members of the Editorial Review Board will be compensated for their time with a $500 stipend and must be available to attend bi-weekly, virtual meetings from January 2024 - July 2024. There may also be in-person interview recordings as well. 

Of course, we understand that things come up and can work with ERB members who must miss meetings or recordings. We’ll also do our best to schedule meetings and recordings at times that reflect folks’ availability and schedules. 

Can you commit to attending at least 75% of bi-weekly virtual meetings between January 2024 - July 2024 and a handful of in-person interview recordings?
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Anything else you’d like us to know about you? 

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