Since 2018, The Velocity Fund has jump-started the funding for 64 Philadelphia art projects, spreading $300,000 to artists for cutting-edge projects with many communities.
Read MoreDereck Mangus tells us about six towers in Baltimore that were built by various people for various reasons, most of them not utilitarian reasons. Dereck calls them “humbler, more endearing towers, popping up throughout Charm City like exotic little mushrooms.”
Read MoreAndrea Kirsh hears a talk by Dindga McCannon at the Penn Museum as part of the BlackStar Film Festival’s programs with artists.
Read MoreTasso Hartzog sits down with the editor of Reptile House comix, Nick Bunch, as the artist/editor is putting together Issue 10 of the comix. Among other things in this lively interview, Bunch talks about playing recordings of classical guitar music to serenade his printer.
Read MoreAlex Smith interviews his comic book partner, James Dillenbeck about the artist’s gorgeous illustrations for their joint series, “Black Vans.” Smith says James’s illustrations keep “the torch going for body-positive, fat inclusive art in such a powerful way.” The two also talk about queer aesthetics, and about making Black Vans’ queer, punk, super-hero characters undeniable.
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