News Sande Webster Gallery closes We heard it through the grapevine, Philadelphia’s groundbreaking Sande Webster Gallery closed its doors after more than four decades. Confirmed by Robin Rice of CityPaper, Webster has apparently had trouble during the recession. The gallery was founded as and continued to be a racially-diverse establishment that gave many young and emerging black artists as well as other young artists a place to show and sell their works. Webster herself will not be absent from the Philly scene, according to Rice. She will consult from home and collaborate with organizations around the city. Check out our ... More » »
This episode sponsored by Proximity Gallery Center City gallery owner Sande Webster has some yarns to tell. She shares some personal history as she talks to us about art prices, selling (and refusing to sell) art, and how she makes the gallery business work for her. Below is the 30-second sample clip. And below that is the full 14-minute interview. 30-second sample
Gallerist Sande Webster talks about starting her gallery in the 1960s with a racially-mixed group of artists. Today, 44 years later, Sande Webster Gallery continues to be a vibrant, successful and community-spirited enterprise on Walnut St. Sande is a great story-teller. Here’s a sample. Sande Webster 30 second clip Listen Monday, Aug. 30, to hear the full interview.