Jenn Procacci

Told through the eyes of the artist. @JennProcacci transforms the story of America’s first medical school into a visual bridge between past and present. Blending historic imagery with modern symbols like DNA and light, her work connects the origins of medical education to the innovation shaping it today. It’s not just about where medicine began. It’s about how that legacy continues to evolve. Special thanks to our partners: @52FirstsPhilly @discover_PHL @phlvisitorcenter @visitphilly @constitutionctr @historicphilly @allthatsgoodpro @muralartsphiladelphia #52FirstsPhilly #PhiladelphiaHistoricDistrict #PhillyFirst #Philly2026

Imagine a doctor with no formal medical schooling. Before 1765, that was reality. Then Philadelphia changed everything, becoming home to the nation’s first medical school and setting the standard for how medicine is taught today. This ONE sculpture by @jennprocacci brings that moment to life, blending early figures like Dr. John Morgan with modern symbols of medicine like DNA and light. From no system… to the foundation of modern healthcare. And it started right here in Philly. 📍Clifton Center for Medical Breakthroughs 1 Convention Avenue, Philadelphia, PA Special thanks to our partners: @52FirstsPhilly @discover_PHL @phlvisitorcenter @visitphilly @constitutionctr @historicphilly @allthatsgoodpro @muralartsphiladelphia #52FirstsPhilly #PhiladelphiaHistoricDistrict #PhillyFirst #Philly2026

This ONE, created by @jennprocacci , brings a Philly FIRST to life through public art. A multidisciplinary visual artist and longtime collaborator with Mural Arts Philadelphia, Jenn Procacci’s work spans mural-making, painting, printmaking, photography, and sculpture—all grounded in her belief that art can activate communities and break down barriers to creative expression. Developed in collaboration with the Fireman’s Hall Museum, this sculpture layers history and civic pride into one powerful experience. It weaves together maps of 1700s Philadelphia, excerpts from History of Philadelphia, 1609–1884 (1884), and imagery of original firefighting equipment—honoring the city where public service took shape. You can step inside this Philly FIRST at the Fireman’s Hall Museum (@firemanshall ). Admission is FREE—donations are always welcome. Want more Philly Firsts? Listen to The 52 Weeks of Firsts podcast wherever you get your podcasts, and follow along for more stories that started here. Special thanks to our partners: @52FirstsPhilly @discover_PHL @phlvisitorcenter @visitphilly @constitutionctr @historicphilly @firemanshall #52FirstsPhilly #PhiladelphiaHistoricDistrict #PhillyFirst #Philly2026

Miss today’s event? No stress. History didn’t go anywhere! You can still step inside this Philly FIRST at the Fireman’s Hall Museum (@firemanshall ). Founded in 1763 by Benjamin Franklin, America’s first fire company began here—igniting a nationwide legacy of public service that still shapes communities today. This ONE, created by @jennprocacci , honors that history through public art. Jenn Procacci is a multidisciplinary visual artist whose work spans mural-making, painting, printmaking, photography, and sculpture. A longtime collaborator with Mural Arts Philadelphia, she believes deeply in art’s power to activate communities and break down barriers to creative expression. About the sculpture: Developed in collaboration with the Fireman’s Hall Museum, the piece weaves together maps of 1700s Philadelphia, excerpts from History of Philadelphia, 1609–1884 (1884), and imagery of original firefighting equipment while layering art, history, and civic pride into one powerful experience. A reminder that some of America’s biggest ideas started right here. Visiting the Fireman’s Hall Museum is FREE, give a donation if you’d like! Want to hear more Philly First's? Listen to The 52 Weeks of Firsts Podcast wherever you get your podcasts, and follow along for more Philly firsts. Special thanks to our partners: @52FirstsPhilly @discover_PHL @phlvisitorcenter @visitphilly @constitutionctr @historicphilly @firemanshall @allthatsgoodpro #52FirstsPhilly #PhiladelphiaHistoricDistrict #PhillyFirst #Philly2026

🔥 Honoring a Philly First, we’re proud to introduce the artist behind this week’s #1 Sculpture, @jennprocacci ! A multidisciplinary visual artist and designer, Jenn’s practice spans mural making, painting, printmaking, photography, and sculpture. Working with Mural Arts Philadelphia since 2010, she believes deeply in the power of public art to activate communities and break down barriers to creative expression. Created with input from the Fireman’s Hall Museum, Jenn’s #1 Sculpture weaves together maps of 1700s Philadelphia, an excerpt from History of Philadelphia, 1609–1884, and imagery of original firefighting equipment—bringing the story of America’s first volunteer fire company to life. ✨ See the #1 Sculpture for yourself at the Firstival this Saturday, January 17, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. 📍 Firstival Location: Fireman’s Hall Museum 🚒 @52FirstsPhilly @muralarts @discover_PHL @phlvisitorcenter @visitphilly @constitutionctr @historicphilly @firemanshall #52FirstsPhilly #PhiladelphiaHistoricDistrict #PhillyFirst #Philly2026

“Birdsong”, 72”x144”, located in Recreation Grove at the corner of Commercial & S Lenore, Willits CA 🍀

I had a blast designing and painting my newest mural, “Birdsong”, for the city of Willits in Mendocino county California! “Birdsong” is a tribute to the primordial landscape of Mendocino, and the people that exists within it. Come visit her at Recreation Grove on the corner of Commercial & S Lenore, right across from the Willits Public Library. She’s painted entirely from Golden Mural & Theme paints and mounted on aluminum panels from @artefexart . This project was funded by CalTrans as part of the Clean California program, and is part of the first collection of art ever purchased by the city. “Birdsong” was one of two designs chosen for this project by public vote. #willits #caltrans #publicart #mural #goldenpaint #willitsartcenter #mendomagic

Come get your very 1st edition of The Round Valley Reader: Past*Present*Future this Saturday & Sunday at the 40th anniversary of Covelo’s BlackBerry Festival! #artsca #upstatecreativecorps #artscouncilofmendocinocounty

I am thrilled to announce that @pennyloafa and I have received a grant from the Upstate California Creative Corps for our project “Imagining our Collective Future Through Journalistic Storytelling”. We can’t wait to engage with our community in Covelo CA to explore the past, report the present, and imagine our collective future. We will be producing a weekly publication Past Present Future, to be distributed at the Covelo farmers market, where we will also engage with community members to document current happenings and hear their ideas for the future of Covelo. Follow us here and at @pennyloafa to stay involved! #covelocalifornia #upstatecaliforniacreativecorps #upstatecreativecorps #californiaartscouncil #artsca #artscouncilmendocino #mendocinocountyart #mendocinocountyartists #mendocinocounty #nevadacountyarts #inlandmendocinocounty #roundvalley