I sat down with Derick Jones for a conversation about his comic, ‘Nose Bleed,’ now in its second year on Artblog. We talked about the comics scene in the city, and how it’s booming right now with the arrival of Partners and Son, the comics dedicated shop that is very supportive of local artists.
Read MoreRoberta and Ryan discuss Philadelphia Pop Up Shops through Meantime PHL, Ryan’s continued travels through the Midwest, more news and events
Read MoreSometimes you have to toot your own horn. Today is the day! Artblog has a poster project and we want to share it with you.
Read MoreI was invited by the editors at Philadelphia Citizen to write something about the meaning of the loss of University of the Arts to the city, and how it would impact us all. I wrote about how artists are optimists and that this blow tears at the spirit of can-do positivity we were just now beginning to get back after the pandemic and recession stole it from us.
Read MoreRyan reports from his trip out west. He’s been to Colorado, and is now in New Mexico and on his way to Moab, Utah. Roberta appreciates the travelog! And then they turn to Philadelphia’s good news/bad news.
Read MoreIt’s not often that a community is whiplashed by the good news bad news bears. We are elated and optimistic about Forman Arts Initiative’s new campus in North Philadelphia, announced on Thursday, May 30, 2024. We are upset and disheartened by the announcement Saturday, June 1, that University of the Arts is closing down for good on Friday, June 7, 2024.
Read MoreIn this episode of Midweek News, Ryan is in Chicago, at the beginning of a camping trip with his kids. He lists their itinerary and talks about camping on BLM (Bureau of Land Management) land and encountering a mountain lion one time!
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