Artblog | Roberta

May 11, 2022 by Roberta

On piñata art, Family Fiestas, ‘Latinos Who Lunch’ and Taco Bell, Justin Favela explains

In 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.

May 9, 2022 by Roberta

Thank You, People! And a peek at an “Artblog Atlas of Art and Food” story excerpt!

Read 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.

May 6, 2022 by Roberta

Kickstarter update, robotics at 319, Kara Walker’s calliope, Cesar Viveros, Painted Bride “Off the Wall” and opportunity info session!

We’re pleased and humbled by the early response to our Kickstarter! Thank You All! And we can now report that Kickstarter Loves Our Project! Please support this unique worthwhile community art and food book! In other news, Kara Walker’s Katastwóf Karavan plays at the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden; Painted Bride launches two weeks of “Off the Wall” programming in Northern Liberties, robotics take over the 319 building are spaces; Morgan’s interview with Cesar Viveros featured on Philadelphia Citizen; and sign up for the virtual information session about the $130,000 PHL International Percent for Art project.

May 4, 2022 by Roberta

Announcing! Kickstarter campaign for activist book, Artblog Atlas of Art and Food in Philadelphia

Hello there! We are fundraising for the most amazing book that we are creating: “Artblog Atlas of Art and Food in Philadelphia!” Details and a link to our Kickstarter campaign. Check out all the rewards for your donation. There are many options available. No contribution is too small. This is a community book, and we want you to have it. Contribute and be one of the first to get your copy in early 2023! THANK YOU!

April 28, 2022 by Roberta

Rally for the Arts! Citizens to envision new use of Roundhouse, Melissa Lucio documentary, and two opportunities

We 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.

April 21, 2022 by Roberta

Jack Whitten video, Hydroponic gardening in Reading Terminal, Artseeing booklet and Common Field sunsets

April 14, 2022 by Roberta

Barbara Silzle to leave Philadelphia Cultural Fund, Mark Thomas Gibson’s Guggenheim, The Clay Studio, a great DVAA panel and more!

Congratulations to all the Guggenheim Fellows and especially these two — Mark Thomas Gibson! Lynne Woods Turner! To The Clay Studio on its grand opening of the new building on American Street! To “Books & Co” (formerly Ulises) bookshop, now at the Icebox Project Space!

April 8, 2022 by Roberta

Mikel Elam, Morgan Nitz, Black Quantum Futurism, the Quilts of Gees Bend, plus opportunities!

Today’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.