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Interview with Phoebe Bachman on The People's Budget Office Community Art Initiative

artist · 2026-03-19

Brigid O'Brien conducted an interview with Phoebe Bachman, director of The People's Budget Office, a community art project aimed at increasing public understanding of Philadelphia's budget and funding for city services. The initiative operates seasonally from a shipping container in Love Park, where it engages the public by distributing informational materials and gathering input on budget priorities.

Key facts

  • The People's Budget Office is a community art project created by Phoebe Bachman
  • It focuses on raising awareness about Philadelphia's budget and city department funding
  • The project runs part of the year from a shipping container in Love Park and interacts with the public

Entities

Artists

  • Phoebe Bachman

Institutions

  • The People's Budget Office

Locations

  • Philadelphia
  • Love Park

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