NEWS
$1 million+ to BIPOC artists and arts organizations from Cultural Treasures consortium
Philadelphia’s Cultural Treasures grants are going to 25 local BIPOC artists and 14 small BIPOC-led arts organizations, including Artblog favorites Li Sumpter, P.O.C. of Revive Radio, Keyonna Butler, Sherman Fleming, Colette Fu, Pedro Ospina and Philadelphia Latino Arts and Film Festival Congratulations, All!
These $10,000, $25,000, and $50,000 grants will fund new performances, exhibitions, films, community-engaged public art, and help strengthen long-term organizational success.
Full list of participants
More information here
Village of Arts and Humanities announces new Executive Director, Corrien Elmore-Stratton
We’re thrilled to share some exciting news! After a nationwide search, The Village has selected a new Executive Director to help guide the organization into its next phase, deepening and accelerating our critical work to uplift artists and the Fairhill-Hartranft community.
The Village’s Board of Directors has selected Corrien Elmore-Stratton as the next leader of The Village, and they are confident of her commitment to The Village’s values, hopes, and dreams. Born in Philadelphia, Corrien brings over 20 years of experience in nonprofit management and youth development to the role. Corrien, who most recently served as the Executive Director of Teen Leadership at the Greater Philadelphia YMCA, has made a name for herself as an initiator passionate about equity, youth empowerment, and social responsibility. More here.
GPCA and PA Humanities 2023 report shows statewide rebound but more work to do to strengthen cultural, arts and humanities organizations
The Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance (“Cultural Alliance”) and PA Humanities today released the results of their joint PA CultureCheck study, which shine a light on the pandemic recovery progress and community engagement efforts of cultural, arts, and humanities organizations. The full results can be found at PAHumanities.org/CultureCheck.
PENNSYLVANIA STATEWIDE FINDINGS
Attendance
Across all organizations, median attendance is down 20% compared to 2019. 25% of respondents replied that they are unsure when attendance might fully recover…Operations
Only 23% of organizations report that their programs are operating at reduced capacity, compared with 33% of organizations in 2022.Community Impact
Cultural organizations are embedded in the fabric of their communities: 96% partner with community organizations, addressing issues like education, access and inclusion, youth development, and mental health and wellness.
79% of organizations partner with schools. Of these, almost a third (31%) work with ten or more schools.
One third of cultural organizations (33%) directly engage in economic development activitiesSOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA REGIONAL FINDINGS
Attendance
Across all organizations, median attendance is down 22% compared to 2019. 29% of respondents replied that they are unsure when attendance might fully recover.
Recovery varies based on organization type: Performing arts organizations are more affected, with only 15% reporting having fully regained attendance, compared to 41% for museums, historical organizations, and libraries.Operations
Only 21% of organizations report that their programs are operating at reduced capacity, compared with 33% of organizations in 2022.Community Impact
Cultural organizations are embedded in the fabric of their communities: 95% partner with community organizations, addressing issues like education, access and inclusion, youth development, and mental health and wellness.
79% of organizations partner with schools. Of these, almost a third (32%) work with ten or more schools.
Over one quarter of cultural organizations (26%) directly engage in economic development activities such as hosting events for community and economic development, community preservation, and workforce training or development.
NOTABLE EVENTS
Henry Bermudez panel at Woodmere Art Museum
Saturday, March 2 | 1 pm | $10 (FREE for Woodmere Members)
RegisterGaby Heit, guest curator of “Henry Bermudez in Philadelphia” and Jorge Luis Gutierrez, artistic director of Contemporary Art Lab, will have a discussion with Henry about his artistic journey from Venezuela to Philadelphia, his home since 2003. More at the Woodmere website.
Julie Linowes and Carrie Rickey in conversation at Globe Dye Works
March 3, 2-4 PM
The Boiler Room, Globe Dye Works
4500 Worth Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124Linowes’ multi-disciplinary installation deploys large lightboxes, video projection, audio, and sculpture to create a highly evocative and dramatic environment. This powerful exhibit, Leave Your Tie At The Door, addresses the ongoing war on women, and leads the viewer through an experience that both celebrates sisterhood while challenging white patriarchal authoritarianism. More information on this (re)FOCUS exhibition
Pap Souleye Fall performs Dead Pixel March 20 at NY’s Judson Memorial Church
FROM PAP (Artblog’s Dead Pixel comic artist!!!): I’m doing a performance at the Judson Memorial Church in NY
All performances take place in Judson’s Meeting Room, accessible at the 243 Thompson St. entrance,
with doors and free food at 6:30pm and art at 7:30pm.
OPPORTUNITIES
Everyday Places Artist Partnerships/Barnes West – Deadline March 22, 2024
Serving West Philadelphia with artistic programming and opportunities since 2018, Barnes West builds upon the Barnes Foundation community engagement work and HopePHL’s (formerly People’s Emergency Center) LoLa 38 creative placemaking initiative, to present multifaceted arts programming to connect West Philadelphia residents with art in their own neighborhoods.
Now in its 4th year, Barnes West’s Everyday Places Artist Partnerships is back! Honored in 2022 by the Arts & Business Council of Greater Philadelphia as an impactful collaboration between the arts and business, this 3-month West Philadelphia artist-in-community program is seeking 3 social impact artists for the 2024 cohort.
PROPOSE YOUR IDEA!Next Wednesday evening (3/6/2024, 6p) Barnes West is hosting a brief, virtual information session register at the link below:
Call for Artists Info Session
Mural Arts’s Black Fellowships 2024 – Deadline March 17, 2024
The Philadelphia Fellowship for Black Artists was designed in 2020 to fund, foster, and elevate the important work of emerging Black artists residing within the City of Philadelphia. This year, the Fellowship will support 15 artists of any medium with $2,000 in unrestricted funding to support their art practice. In addition to the financial award, this year’s fellows will have the option to access:
Networking opportunities convening past and present fellowship cohorts, local artists and art professionals
Career development workshops
Exhibition opportunities
1:1 consultations with renowned curators
Opportunities to create new work
More information here.
