Artblog | Roberta

December 9, 2021 by Roberta

BFA degree rises at Rutgers Camden, local art shopping to support, two cool opportunities and a Zoom!

This potpourri of news includes announcement of a new BFA degree at Rutgers, Camden; some opportunities and some worthy local groups with auction fundraisers and a Zoom.

December 2, 2021 by Roberta

New funding for the arts in Philadelphia, 2021 Arts Writers Grantees, and a little Zoom roundup

Because our inboxes are groaning with news, we are reaffirming our love of curating a few tidbits for you. Enjoy!

November 10, 2021 by Roberta

The cycle of life, on wheels, with Sanchel Brown

Roberta speaks with performer, dancer, choreographer, Sanchel Brown, about her new project, “Wheelz of Life,” a live performance and film done on roller skates! Listen to this lively and life-affirming conversation and enjoy!

October 22, 2021 by Roberta

From the folks who love pop culture, it’s “Pop, the Question” podcast, from Drexel’s Pennoni Honors College

Dr. Melinda Lewis is a pop culture aficionado, participating in it from a young age, studying it, and now, in her podcast, “Pop, the Question” from Pennoni Honors College at Drexel University, talking with folks who are pop culture makers and lovers like herself. In this Artblog Radio podcast Roberta talks with Melinda about what makes pop culture and why it is so fascinating to study and talk about.

September 1, 2021 by Roberta

Joy is Bridgette Mayer’s focus and motivation

Roberta speaks with gallerist Bridgette Mayer about her gallery, her passion for working with and helping artists and about how joy is the focus for everything she does. The 32-minute interview is a lively conversation that covers some great material.

August 18, 2021 by Roberta

Michael Lieberman, an appreciation of a wonderful human, great writer and dear friend

We lost a dear friend and contributor this summer. Michael Lieberman, who wrote for Artblog from 2014-2021, was loved by many, including his colleagues at Artblog. We miss him.

August 5, 2021 by Roberta

Velocity Fund awards twelve Philadelphia projects $5,000 each for cutting edge art with communities

Now in its fourth year, The Velocity Fund, administered by Philadelphia Contemporary, continues to lead the field here in providing money to artists for experimental art projects in the community. Bravo to The Velocity Fund, and congratulations to this year’s 12 awardees!

June 4, 2021 by Roberta

Restore funding to the Philadelphia Cultural Fund and help the City recover, Write your Council Members Today

Please write to your Councilperson and to the seven at-large Council Members NOW to advocate for restoring FULL funding for the Philadelphia Cultural Fund in the city’s 2021-22 budget. Voting could start as early as June 17th, so don’t delay! Make your voice heard before the final vote is cast!