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Erin Riley next week on artblog radio

Erin M. Riley’s conceptual narratives seem easy to understand. But the moral tales have a way of posing thorny questions that linger in the mind. Her work is in a Space 1026 fiber exhibit of work by five artists in March 2012, part of Fiber Philadelphia, and she had a prestigious Fleisher Challenge this past fall.  Here’s a sample from next week’s podcast: Erin Riley 49-second sample

Erin Riley, Laura Ledbetter, Anita Allyn in Wind Challenge 2

Societal breakdown is in the air at this season’s Wind Challenge 2 at Fleisher Art Memorial.  The three artists–Erin Riley, Anita Allyn and Laura Ledbetter–take very different approaches in the newest iteration of this revered series of juried art shows, dating back to 1978.

Student post, Part 2

Here are some pictures of work we liked in the graduating student shows. We spent some time with and interviewed some of these graduates but mostly our observations are from seeing the works in the shows. Look for some of these artists to pop up around town because we know some of them are staying around and for sure they’re going to hook up with some alternative spaces and get themselves shown.

What we want to see First Friday and Saturday too

Fabric Workshop and Museum The Fab is springing up this spring with a fabulous show: new work by Tristin Lowe, Virgil Marti, Peter Rose and Ryan Trecartin. Trecartin is showing the new film he debuted at the New Museum’s Younger Than Jesus show that everyone is gushing over. Lowe is debuting a new white felt piece, Mocha Dick, take that Starbucks! All Philadelphia artists with national and international reputations. Opening reception Friday, May 1, 6-8 PM show runs through summer, 2009 Little Berlin

Weekly Update – New galleries in town!

This week’s Weekly has my roundup of new galleries. Below is the copy with some pictures and additional words. For most galleries, it’s a stuggle to sell enough art to pay the rent.  In Philadelphia many galleries supplement by selling offsite at the art fairs (often more successful financially than shows in town).  And many of the newest venues for art have a different business model altogether, selling coffee, tea, picture frames, etc in the front or back office – and running a gallery to boot. Many new galleries have opened around town lately. Here’s a breakdown of who’s selling ... More » »