Artblog | COVID-19

March 29, 2021 By Jacob C Hammes

March 29, 2021 By Artblog

The Philadelphia Cultural Fund’s Barbara Silzle on the proposed $1.3M Illuminate the Arts initiative

Barbara Silzle, Executive Director of The Philadelphia Cultural Fund (PCF), provides context about the management of the proposed $1.3M Illuminate the Arts initiative, as well as a transcript of her testimony at City Council on March 18, 2021, in which she advocates for reinstating PCF’s budget in FY22.

March 22, 2021 By Oli Knowles

Socialist Grocery

March 19, 2021 By Morgan Nitz

The Philadelphia Cultural Fund should manage the new $1.3 Million fund for the arts

Morgan and Roberta write an editorial voicing their concerns, and those of community members, about the new $1.3 million arts funding initiative and say it should be handled by the existing and reputable PCF.

March 19, 2021 By Morgan Nitz

Opportunities, Big News for Pepón Osorio, and Events including one with Odili Donald Odita and one with Hilton Als!

More opportunities, events, and great news for the last couple of weeks of March, 2021!

March 17, 2021 By Michael Lieberman

“Tears of Honor” recounts internment and heroism of Japanese Americans during WW II

Michael Lieberman reviews new book “Tears of Honor” by James A. Ardaiz, a historical fiction about an entirely Japanese American division of the U.S. army during World War II.

March 15, 2021 By Jacob C Hammes

Grand Ballroom of Doom

March 12, 2021 By Susan Isaacs

Diane Burko talks about flying with James Turrell, becoming a climate activist, and current work

Artblog contributor Susan Isaacs connects with climate art activist Diane Burko in a Q&A conversation about climate activism, art historical influences, and Diane’s current artwork and upcoming exhibitions.