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January 31, 2020 by Artblog

Announcing! The 2019 Art Writing Challenge Winners

Artblog is proud to announce the winners of the 2019 Art Writing Challenge!

January 24, 2020 by Roberta

Milord LaChamarre, upclose and weirder than ever inside Centre Square

After what seemed like a lifetime of waiting in the wings, literally in a corner behind the building hoisted up on what looked like a hydraulic lift from Jiffylube, Milord LaChamarre (My Lord of the Fancy Vest), one of Philadelphia’s best public art works, is in a better place.

December 9, 2019 by Wit López

A note from the editor

A quick note from our Managing Editor, Wit, about the recent changes to Artblog Radio.

October 31, 2019 by Artblog

Art Writing Challenge Deadline extended to December 31, 2019! Plus FAQ answered

The Art Writing Challenge Deadline has been extended to December 31, 2019, to allow more time for emerging writers who are passionate about the arts in Philadelphia to apply to this FREE art writing contest.

October 21, 2019 by Artblog

BREAKING NEWS — Pew Center for Arts & Heritage announces 2019 grantees

Congratulations to the 39 grantees who have been awarded by the Pew Center for Arts & Heritage.

August 9, 2019 by Artblog

Kara Walker honors late Toni Morrison on New Yorker cover, Fleisher Wind Challenge entry opens, new Philly crit group, and more!

Hey Artblog readers! Today’s News Post includes some exciting opportunities, news about a new crit group in town and a soon to be covered up mural going digital!

August 6, 2019 by Artblog

Warren Kanders resigns from Whitney, Moore alum donates five million to college, Delaware River waterfront hosts open call, and more!

Hey Artblog readers! Today’s News Post includes news of a passing, some exciting opportunities, upcoming exhibitions and events, and more!

July 24, 2019 by Artblog

Independence Foundation announces fellows, Tyler Alumni gallery hosts open call, Galerie Marie turns 6, César Pelli passes away, and more

Artblog readers! I hope you’re ready for our new news post! Today’s includes an opportunity, some exciting news about Artblog’s managing editor, a Netflix recommendation, and more!

July 5, 2019 by Artblog

Vashti DuBois and Michael Clemmons’s juried Vox annual opens, Nightletter art cinema opens in West Philly, Tyler adds Architecture to its name, Museo del Barrio looks back 50 years

Today’s news post includes a handful of wonderful opportunities, information on some upcoming events, the announcement of Tyler’s new name, and more!

June 28, 2019 by Artblog

Celebrating Robert J. Morrison, New Museum gets an addition, Pentimenti outdoor artwork opportunity, New website documents family histories, Endangered birds return to NY and more

Today’s News Post includes details about a celebration of life for the late arts supporter Robert J. Morrison, a Yards brewing co. event that supports breast cancer, an opportunity from mural arts, announcement of a new mural on the AT&T building, and more.

June 21, 2019 by Artblog

Sarah Muehlbauer at Icebox, Cerulean Arts 7th juried show, Salon de Refuses at Imperfect, Sherman Fleming performance re-enacted, Anne Minich in New York plus Opportunities

Today’s News Post includes two opportunities: One from Mural Arts for a $25,000 project in Kensington, and the other, to perform in a Philadelphia Avian Choir to drown out car and truck noise with bird song.

June 14, 2019 by Artblog

Hank Willis Thomas at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Archiving LGBTQ history at The Print Center, Cheryl McClenney-Brooker passing, Gees Bend Quilters and Betty Leacraft, Plus Main Line Arts Opportunity

Dear Readers, after a hiatus of four months and with some needed feedback, we are reviving the News Post, revised here to quickly telescope a curated group of announcements, stories, newsy news and photos to you.

January 27, 2019 by Roberta

Forty years later, celebrating the important federal employment program, CETA, plus, Philadelphia Contemporary announces Spring lineup

Two nice tidbits for you, News lovers: CETA gets a light shown on it finally after 40 years of darkness, and Philadelphia Contemporary announces their Spring events, which include a new, Yolanda Wisher-produced podcast series.

January 20, 2019 by Roberta

Notable event at University of the Arts, notable exhibition and sale at Pilot Projects, plus notable good read at Artsy

Welcome back to the News post. We’ve been on hiatus during the holidays, but we’re heading into an exciting time now with openings and programs galore. Here are three notable things to put on your calendar or to ease into a comfy chair and read. Happy 2019, Everyone!