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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!

December 4, 2018 by Roberta

Sad news of three passings, Victoria Donohoe, Willis (Nomo) Humphrey and Susan Fenton

Today, we send love and thoughts to friends, family and colleagues who lost their loved ones in November: Victoria Donohoe, Willis (Nomo) Humphrey, and Susan Fenton.

November 18, 2018 by Roberta

Two newsettes, Artblog writers read at Kelly Writers House and Artblog’s Facebook Giving Tuesday fundraiser

Dear beloved Artblog Readers, We wish you Holiday Cheer, great food, great friends and much love this Thanksgiving! The News Post today has two breaking news Artblog notices. Enjoy the Great Gobbler Day no matter how you gobble, vegetable or other!

October 23, 2018 by Roberta

Free downloadable Get-Out-The-Vote posters from Joe Boruchow, Artblog archived by Fisher Fine Arts Library and we get Project Stream grant, Some good reads, and Opportunity from Disability Pride Philadelphia

Pardon us as we toot our horn with two pieces of good news! Also, a generous offer from Joe Boruchow, a couple good reads and an opportunity from Disability Pride Philadelphia.

October 7, 2018 by Roberta

Congratulations, Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and Hank Willis Thomas for acquisition of Thomas’s monumental public art piece for the people! Even more Hank Willis Thomas news from MICA and Baltimore Museum of Art, Plus, Artblog Art Writing contest and a good read with pictures!

We are very happy for Hank Willis Thomas and PAFA! And we look forward to more from the artist! Don’t forget to apply to Artblog’s Art Writing Contest, submissions due Midnight, Oct. 31, 2018.

September 30, 2018 by Roberta

Artblog wants You! Two events just for you, Plus Barnes/Stokowski Festival brings art and music together, and Vox Populi Opportunity!

We have lots going on in October, 2018, but then so does Everybody! In your busy Fall schedule, consider joining us at our two events! Then, consider the art+music festival, Barnes/Stokowski, also this month. And apply for the Guest Artist gig at Vox Populi Gallery!

September 13, 2018 by Roberta

New bike/walk trail and art by Marta Sanchez and David Acosta in North Philadelphia, Callowhill Art Safari coming up, Plus two great Opportunities for young people