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March 3, 2022 By Roberta

Yaroub Al Obaidi on ‘Al Mudhif – A Confluence,’ an Added Velocity Spotlight Interview

Yaroub Al Obaidi, speaks with Roberta about their project “Al Mudhif – A Confluence” in this second Added Velocity awardee spotlight! Al Mudhif is a “a traditional Iraqi ceremonial structure made entirely out of phragmites reed.” With the $15,000 Added Velocity award, collaborators Yaroub Al Obaidi and Sarah Kavage will dismantle and document the structure after damage from Hurricane Ida.

March 1, 2022 By Roberta

Ana Cecilia Gonzalez on ‘Alumbra,’ an Added Velocity Spotlight Interview

February 28, 2022 By Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University

Black activist and icon Angela Davis saluted with documentary exhibit at Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University

“Angela Davis – Seize the Time” brings together 220 objects, many from from the archive of Oakland’s Lisbet Tellefsen. On view are papers from her short, troubled employment at UCLA in 1969, and material from her arrest and trial for part in a fatal shootout (she was found not-guilty). During her incarceration pre-trial, Davis inspired many artists, who created work to support her case, including Elizabeth Catlett and Faith Ringgold. Some of those works are included in the Zimmerli show, along with art by contemporary artists Roberto Lugo, Coco Fusco and others, whose works are in dialog with Davis and her struggles. The traveling show is on view at Zimmerli through June 15, 2022, and moves to the Oakland Museum of California in the Fall of 2022.

February 23, 2022 By Roberta

Added Velocity 2021-2022 awards five worthy Philadelphia arts projects $15,000 each

We are very happy to announce the awardees of this year’s Added Velocity grants. The money awarded each project will go far to stabilize and support these community-engaged and activist projects already funded under the Velocity Fund. Funds go directly to artists! In this post you will find names of the projects and project leaders with links to full descriptions, as well as information about the funding sources and administrators.

February 21, 2022 By Artsper

Discover or rediscover local artists on Artsper, an online art marketplace

Artsper is an online art marketplace with the mission of making fine art and art collecting accessible. In this sponsored post, Artsper highlights local Philadelphia artists whose work is available on Artsper– Alice Neel, Darryl McCray, and more– and explains their dedication to promoting overlooked artists. They also provide a useful overview of Artsper itself as a platform, for those who are unfamiliar.

November 10, 2021 By Roberta

The cycle of life, on wheels, with Sanchel Brown

Roberta speaks with performer, dancer, choreographer, Sanchel Brown, about her new project, “Wheelz of Life,” a live performance and film done on roller skates! Listen to this lively and life-affirming conversation and enjoy!

October 25, 2021 By Tyler School of Art and Architecture

Poignant works grace special fall MFA Thesis Exhibitions at Tyler School of Art and Architecture

October 22, 2021 By Roberta

From the folks who love pop culture, it’s “Pop, the Question” podcast, from Drexel’s Pennoni Honors College

Dr. Melinda Lewis is a pop culture aficionado, participating in it from a young age, studying it, and now, in her podcast, “Pop, the Question” from Pennoni Honors College at Drexel University, talking with folks who are pop culture makers and lovers like herself. In this Artblog Radio podcast Roberta talks with Melinda about what makes pop culture and why it is so fascinating to study and talk about.

October 6, 2021 By The National Liberty Museum

Applications open for “This is My Home,” five commissioned artist installations at the National Liberty Museum

The National Liberty Museum announces an exciting new project, “This is My Home,” in which five artists will be given stipends ($1,500 – $2,500) to create site-specific installations for the museum’s next major exhibition! Project proposals are due no later than Sun., Nov. 21, 2021, 11:59 (EST). Learn more in this post!

September 1, 2021 By Roberta

Joy is Bridgette Mayer’s focus and motivation

Roberta speaks with gallerist Bridgette Mayer about her gallery, her passion for working with and helping artists and about how joy is the focus for everything she does. The 32-minute interview is a lively conversation that covers some great material.

August 5, 2021 By Roberta

Velocity Fund awards twelve Philadelphia projects $5,000 each for cutting edge art with communities

Now in its fourth year, The Velocity Fund, administered by Philadelphia Contemporary, continues to lead the field here in providing money to artists for experimental art projects in the community. Bravo to The Velocity Fund, and congratulations to this year’s 12 awardees!

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.

March 31, 2021 By Tyler School of Art and Architecture

Tyler School of Art and Architecture Announces 2021 MFA Thesis Exhibitions

Tyler School of Art and Architecture announces their 2021 MFA Thesis Exhibitions, which will are on display this spring (Today, March 31 until May 1, 2021) and next fall (October 20 to December 18, 2021).

March 25, 2021 By Artblog

The Velocity Fund Announces Move to Philadelphia Contemporary & Opens Applications for 2021

We are happy to announce that our friends at The Velocity Fund have a new home with the collaborative and forward-thinking organization, Philadelphia Contemporary! We are delighted to see this funding source continue and look forward to seeing more exciting arts projects grow in Philadelphia!