Lily Yeh

Artist & Founding Director at Barefoot Artists

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Lily Yeh Biography

Lily Yeh is a Chinese-American artist celebrated internationally for her innovative approach to community building through the arts. The founder of Barefoot Artists, an organization dedicated to bringing art to underserved communities worldwide, Yeh eschews traditional studios and galleries for the streets and walls of the world. Her collaborative projects with local communities transform neglected spaces into vibrant, healing environments. Her public art is deeply personal, reflecting her mission to revitalize areas often viewed as "broken."

Born in China and raised in Taiwan, Yeh moved to the United States in the 1960s to attend the University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Fine Arts. She co-founded The Village of Arts and Humanities in North Philadelphia, where she served as Executive Director for 18 years. During her tenure, she developed sister projects in Kenya and Rwanda, laying the groundwork for her global outreach. Under her leadership, The Village of Arts and Humanities became a national model for creative placemaking and community empowerment. Yeh's projects have not only improved physical environments but also promoted economic development and preserved indigenous art and culture. In 2002, she founded Barefoot Artists to extend her transformative work to impoverished communities around the globe.

Her dedication to bridging community-building and art has led to numerous accolades, including the Academy Gold Medal of Honor Award and the Leadership for a Changing World Award from the Ford Foundation. Yeh and her work have also been recognized by the Rudy Bruner Award and the Pew Center for Arts & Heritage. Yeh's life and work are the subject of the feature-length documentary "The Barefoot Artist." Her belief that art is a human right fuels her mission.

Lily Yeh Videos

  • From broken to whole Lily Yeh at TEDxCornellU
    Artist Lily Yeh makes the case that each of us has the power to change the world for better if we are able to listen to the voice from our heart, and...
  • Lily Yeh - The Brainwaves Video Anthology
    Broken Places Are My Canvas
  • The Barefoot Artist Official Trailer (2014) - Lily Yeh Documentary HD
    A visually stunning and deeply emotional film, "The Barefoot Artist" chronicles the long and colorful life of Lily Yeh, a Philadelphia-based artist...

Lily Yeh Books

  • Awakening Creativity: Dandelion School Blossoms
    Awakening Creativity: Dandelion School Blossoms

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Lily Yeh is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Lily Yeh for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Lily Yeh generally travels from Philadelphia, PA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Damon Davis, Jae Rhim Lee, Lane Gardner, Mary Franck and Saz Ross. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Lily Yeh for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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