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December 3, 2015 by Roberta

Jennifer Levonian-WHYY animation-collaboration, A.M. Weaver co-curates Prizm Art Fair, Constance E. Clayton Fellowship at PMA, Abigail DeVille, Ted Passon, Shawn Thornton plus Opportunities

Artblog favorite, Abigail DeVille, is featured in a great-sounding survey show of art by women at Hauser Wirth and Schimmel, Los Angeles. http://hauserwirthschimmel.com/exhibition/

Congratulations to Artist/filmmaker Ted Passon, one of 51 2016 Artists in Residence at The Headlands http://www.headlands.org/2016-awardees/ http://www.pcah.us/people/ted_passon

November 24, 2015 by Roberta

Blockbuster show at Cerulean, New photo gallery-The Halide Project, Philly art in Miami, LISC grants $180,000, Lowe Curatorial Fellowship at PAFA, Paul Laffoley, William Kentridge, Happy and Sad links, and Opportunities

“Its an 18 month residency with furnished housing and utilities provided, along with a $1,000/month stipend, and a separate working budget for exhibitions and programs. Potential teaching opportunities with partnering academic institutions are an additional possibility….The application deadline is November 30th.

November 17, 2015 by Roberta

Barnes free for college students, Open Mic at 12 Gates, Links Scholarships at Moore, Writers House at Rutgers-Camden, Dufalas documentary, Hannah Price on NPR, Soapbox expands, Plus New Boon(e), happy and sad links and Opportunities

New Writers House at Rutgers-Camden – The ribbon cutting’s today at 305 Cooper St., extensively renovated to house the English Department and MFA program in creative writing. First floor will be a programming space. “Historically known as the Henry Genet Taylor House, the structure, originally built in 1885, was designed by renowned Philadelphia architect Wilson Eyre Jr. in the style of American Queen Anne Revival. In 1989, the building was added to the National Register of Historic Places…”

November 10, 2015 by Roberta

Barnes+Whitney curator news, Muse turns 38, Philly Public Art Guidebook, Mighty Writers’ Author series, Sharon Butler’s on PAFA Review Panel, plus Greg Pizzoli, Lisa Yuskavage and the weirdest Opportunity ever

Philly Public Art Guidebook debuts! (Now how about a guidebook for the rest of the art scene…galleries, museums, alternative hot spots.) – The Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy has released “A Guide to Philadelphia’s Public Art” – It’s online, too, in a nice flip-through edition.

November 3, 2015 by Roberta

PAFA Curator Bob Cozzolino back to Midwest, James Dupree documentary at PAFA, DIY UK Graphic Arts film at Moore, Abounaddara activist videos, tour reForm with Pepon Osorio, auction results, Dufalas, Jesse Krimes, Ruth Scott Blackson plus Opportunities!

“My time at PAFA and in Philadelphia, which has a vibrant and supportive arts community, has been truly wonderful,” Dr. Cozzolino noted. “However, I am thrilled to return to the Midwest where I grew up and to collaborate with my new colleagues at Mia.

October 29, 2015 by Roberta

Weekend Roundup

Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015, 6PM, Strange Circulations: Artist-Driven Publications, featuring panelists Beth Heinly, Luis Felipe Ortega and Alexis Salas, Moderated by Carolyn Chernoff, Moore College of Art and Design, Stewart Auditorium. Free.

October 27, 2015 by Roberta

New films for Sonia Sanchez+Laurie Anderson, New gallery High Tide, Space 1026 turns 18, Rachel Reese Curator at Telfair Museums, Sue Spaid eco-show at Millersville, REI rejects Black Friday and More!

From the friendly folks at RAIR – RAIR’s 2016 Residency program is open for applications. Like to work with recycled materials? This is the motherlode calling you. More information on the application here List of 2015 residents and images of their work at the website. RAIRPhilly

October 22, 2015 by Roberta

Weekend Roundup – Live Review Panel at AUX, Live at the Writers House, Crescendo at the Icebox, Panorama Festival at MLAC,

Dear people, here are some activities that are very worth your while. Consider getting out there and doing one or more of them–an art event might make your day a little lighter. You never know until you try it.