June 1 is the deadline to apply for funding from the new Velocity Fund. The fund awards grants up to $5,000 to artists living in Philadelphia for new projects, especially those that are collaborative and/or experimental. If you have questions about applying, Read This Post! There are answers!
Read MoreIn this sponsored post from the Center for Emerging Visual Artists (CFEVA), Susan Peiffer, an Associate Publisher for Metro Philadelphia, writes about the upcoming biennial festival, Art in the Open. The outdoor festival takes place May 18 to 20, 2018, and includes 40 jury-selected artists and collaborative teams working in all media along the Schuylkill River Trail, from the historic Fairmount Water Works to South Street.
Read MoreSueyeun Juliette Lee speaks with Imani Roach about her site-specific installation and performance piece, Piece Light, which premieres on Thursday May 3rd as a part of the Asian Arts Initiative’s 25th anniversary celebration weekend. They talk collaboration, the future of the Korean peninsula, and the boundless imagination that peace requires.
Read MoreIn this sponsored post, Michael takes a tour of the Philadelphia International Airport’s extensive contemporary art exhibitions and shares a few highlights from the nationally-unique program. With the help of Airport curator, Leah Douglas, Artblog brings you as close to these beauties as you can get without a plane ticket.
Read MoreIn this sponsored post, GoggleWorks tells us about their upcoming exhibition that showcases the work of Olaitain Callender-Scott, C. Pazia Mannella Curcio, Dot Vile, and Libbie Soffer—individuals who are redefining fiber as an art form. The exhibition is on view in the Cohen Gallery from March 17 through April 29.
Read MoreIntroducing The Velocity Fund, a Regional Re-granting Program of the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts! The new Philadelphia initiative, a partnership between Temple Contemporary and the Warhol Foundation, kicks off its initial round of applications March 15, 2018, with grants up to $5,000 to 10-15 artists or artist teams awarded in September, 2018. Read more and click over to the application site – link in the article!
Read MoreIn this sponsored post, Esther Klein Gallery tells us about their upcoming exhibit, “[RE]Imagining Science” showcasing researchers’ work in the fields of visual and sound arts, design, sciences and social sciences. The show opens on February 8, 2018 and runs through March 24, 2018. An opening reception will be held on Thursday, February 8th from 5:00 to 7:30 at the gallery, 3601 Market Street, Philadelphia.
Read MoreIn this sponsored post, The Clay Studio highlights some of the generous community work they have done for over 40 years. The international non-profit center for ceramics is shaping a movement for the great Philadelphia community and beyond, and they are asking for your support in their current plans for expansion.
Read MoreIn this sponsored post, Esther Klein Gallery tells us about their upcoming exhibit, “Networks Within and Around Us” featuring artwork from a group of artists participating in the PENN Network Visualization Program. The show runs through January 26, 2018. A lecture by Dr. Danielle Basset will be held on Friday, January 19th at Quorum, 3711 Market Street Suite 800, at 5 p.m., followed by a reception with the artists from 6 – 8 p.m. at EKG, 3600 Market Street.
Read MoreIn this sponsored post, Esther Klein Gallery tells us about their upcoming exhibit, “Gut Love” by Kathy High. The show opens October 12, 2017, and runs through November 25th. An opening reception for the exhibit will be held at EKG, 3600 Market Street, on October 12th from 5 – 7:30 p.m.
Read MoreIn this sponsored post, The Center for Emerging Visual Arts tells us about their 18th annual Philadelphia Open Studio Tours (POST) taking place this October while highlighting the work of artist Damini Celebre.
Read MoreIn this sponsored post, The Center for Emerging Visual Arts tells us about their 18th annual Philadelphia Open Studio Tours (POST) taking place this October while highlighting the work of artist Rebecca Rutstein.
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