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November 8, 2023 by Roberta

The Wrong Biennale, ‘Reimagining Safety’ documentary and two opportunities!

I was introduced recently to a biennale I had not heard of — The Wrong Biennale. It’s an international affair that’s been around since 2013. Links below to check it out. A

November 1, 2023 by Roberta

Augmented Reality monuments from Betty Leacraft, Black Quantum Futurism, Betsy Casañas, Colette Fu, Plus Mayoral Candidates speak, Peter Crimmins talks with arts leaders, and More!

Hello Everybody! Open this treasure chest of a News post, and discover images and links to augmented reality monuments that you can access and “place” in your own landscapes – yes, really. Our friends and partners at N.I.C.E. interviewed the two Mayoral Candidates. T

October 25, 2023 by Roberta

Notable – Sarah McEneaney, Karyn Olivier, Sean Kelley, Taji Raoof Nahl, Allan Edmunds, Signe Wilkinson, Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter and the Photo Review Auction

It’s notable that the Phillies lost game 7 of the National League Champion Series last night. But there’s some upbeat notable news in this news post! So take heart.

October 18, 2023 by Roberta

Wexler Gallery opens in Fishtown, MAP Fund’s new Executive Director and Philadelphia 2022 MAP grantee highlights, plus ‘Sister of Mine’ from Strides Collective and ‘Home and Other Stations’ at Wanderlife Gallery

A gallery move to Fishtown by Wexler, and an Executive Director change at MAP, the performance art funder, remind us that the art world is filled with change, some of it great, after a pandemic from which we are all still reeling.

October 11, 2023 by Roberta

Celebrate 10 years of Amber Art & Design at The Icebox Project Space, Plus Mark Thomas Gibson, Isaac Tin Wei Lin and Dona Nelson

October 4, 2023 by Roberta

Artblog’s 20th captured in video! Plus, Trash Bash 2023, Blanche Brown, Roberto Lugo, Pati Hill, Richard Torchia

We’re excited to show you the video made at our 20th Birthday Party and Silent Auction. Cameos by Libby and Roberta, Keyonna Butler, Blaise Tobia, Niko Walczuk and Tanner Wells! And featuring throughout, the wonderful MC, Soxx (Jenny Drumgoole)!

September 27, 2023 by Roberta

Get your Artblog Connect! Moore College and Franklin Institute collaborate on Michelle Lopez’s ‘Pandemonium,’ Adam Crawford at Amtrak, Dindga McCannon at Whitney Museum

September 20, 2023 by Roberta

Arts leadership changes, Pew grant awards announced, and open call opportunity!

This year saw leadership changes announced at several Philadelphia arts organizations – Brandywine Workshop and Archives (BWA), Association for Public Art (aPA), Fabric Workshop and Museum. After extensive searches, BWA and aPA have announced their new leaders. Read on for more. Also, a great opportunity at iMPeRFeCT gallery. I hope you’re enjoying the recent change in weather. Enjoy the news!