ABOUT US
Let’s end the stigma of pursuing an art career.
Downtown 500 is a Philadelphia-based event founded and media company dedicated to helping build and sustain the careers of young artists. Our goal is to forge a sustainable economy for working artists. We believe we can help mold a world where pursuing a career in art is less of a risk. For more information and further inquiries, please contact us here.
OUR STORY
Adam Yarsinsky started Downtown 500 in late 2017 after discovering a community of young visual artists on Twitter. He wanted to create a company that could help give more exposure to these talented individuals.
In March 2019, Adam interviewed Courier Club and met guitarist Ryan Conway. After spending some time together, they quickly realized Adam’s vision for Downtown 500 was in line with a project Ryan had been working on. In May, the two officially joined forces to begin crafting Downtown 500 into what it is today.