May 19, 2020 by Artblog

Artists in the time of Coronavirus, an ongoing virtual exhibition, Part 32

…shelters into visual dialogue with the viewer. Eventually, the Covid-19 pandemic began to filter across the Atlantic ocean and into my snow-bound studio. It crossed emotional, creative and intellectual boundaries,…

May 18, 2020 by Natalie Sandstrom

Artists and the letters they write, personal, tactile, anti-Zoom

…provides an opportunity for connection (which is particularly ideal if you are stuck at home). Page 22, Letter and drawing by Beatrix Potter. From Michael Bird, “Artists’ Letters: Leonardo da…

May 18, 2020 by Artblog

Save the arts, restore OACCE and PCF, Part 3, testimonials by Julia Guerrero, Neil Kleinman, Steven Burns

Artblog continues to solicit testimonials about the proposed cuts to the city budget that would axe the Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy (OACCE) and the Philadelphia Cultural…

May 16, 2020 by guest writer

Save the arts and serve all the people, restore OACCE and PCF budgets, Part 2

Philadelphia City Hall south elevation, viewed from South Broad Street. Courtesy Spikebrennan. Cropped for Artblog. Save the arts and serve all the people, restore OACCE and PCF budgets, Part 2…

May 15, 2020 by Artblog

Save the arts and serve all the people, restore OACCE and PCF budgets

Artblog solicited testimonials about the proposed cuts to the city budget that would axe the Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy (OACCE) and the Philadelphia Cultural Fund (PCF)….

May 14, 2020 by Artblog

Artists in the time of Coronavirus, an ongoing virtual exhibition, Part 30

…creative work is rooted in collaboration, connecting through personal interactions and often spontaneous encounters to exchange ideas and inspirations. I think of Andy Warhol’s Silver Factory, a 5,000 square-foot open…

May 8, 2020 by Roberta

Velocity Fund, money for Philadelphia artist projects, deadline June 7, 2020!

…to our creative communities for your efforts to eradicate hate and injustice, as we look inward for better ways to amplify your voice through The Velocity Fund. As always, if…

May 3, 2020 by Artblog

Save the Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy and the Philadelphia Cultural Fund!

…arts organizations, and the Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy (OACCE), which runs Art in City Hall and Percent for Art. These two programs provide invaluable service to…