Warren Kanders resigns from Whitney, Moore alum donates five million to college, Delaware River waterfront hosts open call, and more!

By Artblog August 6, 2019

Hey Artblog readers! Today’s News Post includes news of a passing, some exciting opportunities, upcoming exhibitions and events, and more!

UPCOMING

Chris Collins “Today’s Modern Office” @ Pilot Projects Aug 10-Sept 6 (reception Aug 10 7-10)

Fall Conversations @ Moore in Galleries lecture and reception w Carolyn Woolard Sept 12 5-7

Amie Potsic “Girl in the Garden: Danger in Paradise” @ James Oliver/Hotbed Sept 14-Nov 16 (reception & artist talk Sept 14 6-10)

Pia de Girolamo “Being There” @ Cerulean Arts Gallery Sept 18-Oct 13 (reception Sept 21 2-5)

OPPORTUNITIES

Open call for artists for programs on Delaware River waterfront – deadline: Aug 23

Grants for teaching artists – deadline: Aug 25

Artist-in-Residence Opportunity w Philadelphia Office of the DA – deadline: Aug 30

Photo courtesy Mural Arts

PASSINGS

Photographer Robert Mendelsohn, chronicler of the black social scene in Philadelphia, passes

Photo from the Inquirer

ICYMI

Warren Kanders resigns from Whitney Museum after protests

Warren Kanders and Allison Kanders at the inaugural Whitney Collection Award in 2016 (Photo by Patrick Mcmullan/PMC © Patrick McMullan)

Moore alum Jane Walentas donates $5 million to the college for visionary women’s scholarship

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