Ministry of Awe in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The Ministry of Awe is a wacky, wonderous vault of secrets, questions and forged checks. It's a collective that has no point of origin. It's an experience with no right or wrong directions. It's a bank with many currencies, but no money. It's an invitation to ask questions, to experiment and let your curiosity lead you. The Ministry is the brainchild of world renowned muralist Meg Saligman and the 100+ artists who created this living work of art. The historic bank building had sat empty since the 1980s. Now t he space is alive and ever changing, with characters inhabiting the space and interac

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