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July 30, 2021 By Natalie Sandstrom

Cultural Accessibility in Philadelphia, Part 3 – Andrea Kirsh, Donna Ellis, & Nathan Diechter

Artblog contributor Natalie Sandstrom returns for part three of her three-part Artblog Radio series on the topic of Cultural Accessibility. This 36-minute episode– featuring Andrea Kirsh, Art Historian & Artblog contributor; Donna Ellis of Hands UP Productions; and Nathan Deitcher, Independent Autism Consultant– builds off of parts 1 and 2, looking forward to a more accessible future, and how to get there.

July 16, 2021 By Logan Cryer

Meet the dynamic duo behind ‘Deux Wave,’ Philly’s superstar animation studio

In this 34-minute podcast, Logan Cryer speaks with Raymo Ventura and Tamara Hahn, co-founders of ‘Deux Wave,’ a Philadelphia-based animation studio that has worked with celebrities such as Ms. Lauryn Hill, Tierra Whack and Billie Eilish! Tune in and learn about another bright light in Philly’s vibrant art community.

July 9, 2021 By Natalie Sandstrom

Cultural Accessibility in Philadelphia, Part 2 – Kate Fialkowski of Temple University

Natalie Sandstrom returns for part two of her three-part Artblog Radio series ‘Cultural Accessibility in Philadelphia.’ Part 2 features Katie Fialkowski, Director of Academic Programs at Temple University’s Institute on Disabilities. Tune in to this 33-minute episode and learn about the successes and failures of disability policy!

May 28, 2021 By reek bell

Artblog previews Philadelphia Latino Film Fest’s 10th year festival, a conversation

Now in its 10th year of programming, the Philadelphia Latino Film Festival provides a great roundup of documentaries, narrative films and shorts. In this 48-minute podcast, our film reviewer, reek bell joins Morgan and Roberta to discuss some of the selections they all watched. The festival is online – ticket information is in the post.

May 21, 2021 By Roberta

‘A Phonebook’ centers place and people in award-winning oral history

In this 33-minute Artblog Radio episode, Roberta speaks with Quinha Faria and Tyler Burdenski, two (out of nine) of the people behind the award-winning community project ‘A Phonebook,’ an image-rich oral history of about 120 Philadelphia “mom and pop” businesses. ‘A Phonebook’ goes into second print this summer & will be available for free at select local shops.

May 11, 2021 By Roberta

Bryan Warner’s fluid paintings mix life and art with quiet questioning, a conversation

In this 33 minute Artblog Radio interview, Roberta speaks with Bryan Warner about his Japanese heritage, growing up attending a Buddhist temple, teaching art at both the college and elementary school level, and much more. This interview is available in audio, video, and text transcription.

April 22, 2021 By Roberta

Keyonna Butler, storyteller, costume designer, ‘Black Hippie Art’ Founder, on fostering BIPOC community

In this 25 minute conversation, Roberta speaks with Keyonna Butler, Costume Designer and Founder of Black Hippie Art, an organization designed to amplify, connect, and create opportunities for BIPOC artists.

April 19, 2021 By Natalie Sandstrom

Cultural Accessibility in Philadelphia, an Artblog Radio series, part 1 – Katie Samson of Art-Reach

Natalie Sandstrom interviews Katie Samson, Director of Education at Art-Reach, in part 1 of a new three-part Artblog Radio series on the topic of Cultural Accessibility.