Hi, this week we’re seeing lots of exhibitions popping up. Re(Focus) celebrates the 50th anniversary of the first major exhibitions featuring American women artists by collaborating with multiple institutions for exhibitions. The Magic Gardens on South Street have a new exhibition of ceramic work from George Rodriguez a really fantastic artist referencing Latin American culture and community. World Café Live holds StorySlam event, picking stories from audience volunteers. Second State Press looks for FOB holding members for Fall. Checkout Artblog Connect our newest venture into bringing more art to Philadelphia. There’s lots more to see and do, get out there and enjoy yourself!
Read MoreIt’s a time of high anxiety and we now have a new topic of worry — the City’s commissioning of a southern, white, male sculptor, for a permanent Harriet Tubman sculpture to be sited at City Hall. Meanwhile, across town, quietly, a somber monument to rethinking monuments, by Theaster Gates, appears at Drexel. And we hope you go to the book sale and party at the Icebox Project Space, brought to you by Ulises, FORTUNE and other book makers. Also, two top picks for reading and watching — Matthew Rose’s magazine, “Trouble,” debuts its summer issue; and Art 21 presents a charming, 9-minute video of the late Margaret Kilgallen at work, making art featuring her woman heroes.
Read MoreThis potpourri of news includes announcement of a new BFA degree at Rutgers, Camden; some opportunities and some worthy local groups with auction fundraisers and a Zoom.
Read MoreSam Brown sees a provocative show at Second State Press of printed posters made by the group “Prints for Protest.” He appreciates how many different ways artists in the show connect with protest issues alive today.
Read MoreCongratulations to Michelle Angela Ortiz, who has been recognized as a Citizen Artist Fellow, and to Eastern State Penitentiary, which received an award for excellence in exhibitions. Monument Lab has announced more details about the 21 artist projects for fall 2017, including stalwarts like RAIR. Printmakers, check out the fellowship opportunity at Second State Press (deadline 5/22). Plus, queer sci-fi reading at Vox Populi, Lenka Clayton and Dan Byers in conversation at the Fabric Workshop, PAFA’s 116th Annual Student Exhibition, Broad Street Review hosts a discussion about arts funding, and a good read about cartoonist Roz Chast’s embroidery.
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