December 6, 2023 by Roberta

David Hammons documentary debuts at Drexel, Dye Club debuts at Facture, plus Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker’s Arts and Culture Transition Sub-committee and more holiday art shopping!

We are happy to see that Philadelphia’s incoming Mayor Cherelle Parker has a big and robust transition Sub-committee for Arts and Culture! And we’re looking for great support and arts advocacy from that committee. Dare we hope for change!?

November 29, 2023 by Roberta

Screen print at the Free Library, West Philadelphia Quilt show, James Oliver Gallery Moves, Soso at Rush Arts and ‘Skull Sessions’ at Hicks Art Center Gallery

There’s tons to see and do besides shopping. But also including shopping (for art!) This post represents a shapshot of what’s available. Check Artblog Connect for more! Enjoy!

November 22, 2023 by Roberta

Congratulations, Colored Girls Museum and Conrad Benner, Memorial to Homicide Victims, Petrucci Foundation exhibit at Cree Winery

Happy Holiday! I hope you enjoy a day of relaxation with friends and family. We are very happy The Colored Girls Museum had a positive meeting with the Zoning Board and will be remaining as an important and cherished museum in a Germantown row house!

November 15, 2023 by Roberta, Ryan deRoche and Linnea deRoche

Two Theater reviews! Also, The Colored Girls Museum, High School Student Art Show at Moore College of Art and Design and Opportunity

We are thrilled to showcase two Philadelphia theater reviews by theater afficionados Linnea deRoche and Ryan deRoche (Ryan is Artblog’s Managing Editor). Linnea and Ryan come fully credentialed as producers, play writers, directors, costumers for the small company, School Free Players – https://www.schoolfreeplayers.org/ .

November 8, 2023 by Roberta

The Wrong Biennale, ‘Reimagining Safety’ documentary and two opportunities!

I was introduced recently to a biennale I had not heard of — The Wrong Biennale. It’s an international affair that’s been around since 2013. Links below to check it out. A

November 1, 2023 by Roberta

Augmented Reality monuments from Betty Leacraft, Black Quantum Futurism, Betsy Casañas, Colette Fu, Plus Mayoral Candidates speak, Peter Crimmins talks with arts leaders, and More!

Hello Everybody! Open this treasure chest of a News post, and discover images and links to augmented reality monuments that you can access and “place” in your own landscapes – yes, really. Our friends and partners at N.I.C.E. interviewed the two Mayoral Candidates. T

October 25, 2023 by Roberta

Notable – Sarah McEneaney, Karyn Olivier, Sean Kelley, Taji Raoof Nahl, Allan Edmunds, Signe Wilkinson, Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter and the Photo Review Auction

It’s notable that the Phillies lost game 7 of the National League Champion Series last night. But there’s some upbeat notable news in this news post! So take heart.

October 18, 2023 by Roberta

Wexler Gallery opens in Fishtown, MAP Fund’s new Executive Director and Philadelphia 2022 MAP grantee highlights, plus ‘Sister of Mine’ from Strides Collective and ‘Home and Other Stations’ at Wanderlife Gallery

A gallery move to Fishtown by Wexler, and an Executive Director change at MAP, the performance art funder, remind us that the art world is filled with change, some of it great, after a pandemic from which we are all still reeling.