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Blessed big bucks are one step behind

Andria Bibiloni’s Blaster Bike at FLUX Of the 10 Philadelphia arts organizations receiving a total of $5.3 million from the Wallace Foundation to attract a bigger audience, visual arts, which is red hot in Philadelphia right now, got two of the grants (see article in Philadelphia Inquirer). To be specific, Fleisher Art Memorial will receive $320,000 over four years, and the Clay Studio will receive $375,000 over four years. Of the other organizations, only the Fringe Festival, at $365,000, received in this relatively low dollar range. Here’s the list of other awards: Philadelphia Teatre Company, $410,000Arden Theater Company $425,000Wilma Theater ... More » »

Art and the mayor’s race

The Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance is staying on top of art issues in the race for mayor of Philadelphia. I don’t recall this level of arts engagement in the race, and I think it’s exciting to have information on the subject, let alone a discussion of any kind of the subject. This is no doubt a recognition of the large role the arts play in Philadelphia’s economy. Here’s some info the GPCA sent along a couple of days ago: Two more candidates for Mayor of Philadelphia reveal their positions on arts and culture. Yesterday, Representative Dwight Evans announced his plan ... More » »