Have you applied yet? The Velocity Fund grant applications for 2022 are due on June 6, 2022. Applications opened at the end of March, and if you haven’t already, apply today for these direct artist grants of up to $5,000 for experimental projects that foster and encourage collaboration between art genres.
Read MoreHelp us raise $250 more on Kickstarter so we can print more copies of the “Artblog Atlas of Art & Food in Philadelphia” and distribute them- for free- to Philadelphia public high schoolers! Plus, we’re super excited for three opportunities- exhibit opps at two places we love (Icebox Project Space; Automat) and a free online workshop from Andrew Simonet, author of “Making Your Life As An Artist.”
Read MoreWe are in awe of your support for our Kickstarter for “Artblog Atlas of Art and Food in Philadelphia! Thank you dear supporters! If you haven’t joined the campaign for this unique book we are making (publishing in 2023) check out our Kickstarter and consider it! We need you! In other Artblog news, we are so happy to feature original art by Fran Gallun on our Pop-Up Shop! And in opportunity land, the City Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy just announced the 2022 Illuminate the Arts grants for artists and small and mid-sized arts organizations. You should apply!
Read MoreIn a 32-minute podcast, Roberta talks with nationally-known artist Justin Favela about his recent show at Paradigm Gallery, which, like much of his work involves creating piñatas that subvert the genre to comment on issues in the world relating to treatment of Latinos and indigenous peoples, both historically and contemporaneously.
Read MoreRead the updated information in the post about our Kickstarter campaign, and also an excerpt from our team member Ashwin’s story of his mom’s Tomato Biryani! The Kickstarter campaign is live until June 3, 2022.
Read MoreWe want to encourage you to turn out for the Rally for the Arts on Wednesday, May 11 at 11:30 – 1:30 at City Hall. The Mayor’s budget cuts enacted over the last two years and proposed for 2023 demonstrate the Mayor’s lack of understanding of the importance of the arts. Rally for more funding for the arts in the city budget! In other news, Amber Arts and Design and Connect the Dots will help citizens engage with the police HQ, the Roundhouse, and how best to treat the building going forward when the police move. Plus opportunities, including a big-budget Percent for Art project for PHL International! Finally, we urge you to watch a documentary on Melissa Lucio, whose execution has been stayed by a Texas court.
Read MoreToday’s news is filled with local interest: Artist Mikel Elam was asked to reimagine the Liberty Bell and what it symbolizes. He fashioned a sculptural mask called “A muzzle to silence you,” from materials that suggest the history of enslaved Africans.
Read MoreArtblog is excited to let you know about The Velocity Fund’s 2022 open call for projects in and with communities in Philadelphia. We love this direct-to-artist funding source! We believe that art belongs in the community, and projects belong in the hands of artists, and The Velocity Fund helps make that happen. Read on and be sure to consider applying for your innovative project.
Read More“Trouble” magazine is a “surreal adventure in page turning,” says Roberta, about the publication started by Matthew Rose. Also rounded up in this News edition, a talk online or in person with one of Artblog’s favorite artists, Gabe Martinez; information about the Pan-Philadelphia festival “Rehearsing Philadelphia, a musical cornucopia inclusive of all styles and players. Finally, there are some good opportunities for funding!
Read MoreRoberta prefaces the News and Opportunities with a heartfelt musing about the importance of cities, since so many are being destroyed right now in Ukraine. Meanwhile, there is news about free public wifi in Philadelphia and several opportunities.
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