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March 1, 2024 by Corey Qureshi

‘Death Card’ rises at Big Ramp (and Information Space) from the ashes of Pilot Projects

Corey Qureshi visits Big Ramp in North Philadelphia for ‘Death Card,’ the inaugural exhibit. The gallery is a project of Jacob (Chris) Hammes and others, following the “death” of Pilot Projects, Hammes’s former and beloved experimental space.

March 2, 2022 by Roberta

Support the Philadelphia Cultural Fund! Plus Artblog news, area opportunities and two great events this weekend!

Artblog supports the Philadelphia Cultural Fund and you can too. Please email or call Mayor Jim Kenney to show your support for the PCF! Meanwhile, we’ve rounded up several opportunities for artists and two wonderful events happening this Friday and Saturday.

April 26, 2021 by Jacob C Hammes

Grand Ballroom of Doom

March 15, 2021 by Jacob C Hammes

Grand Ballroom of Doom

August 6, 2019 by Artblog

Warren Kanders resigns from Whitney, Moore alum donates five million to college, Delaware River waterfront hosts open call, and more!

Hey Artblog readers! Today’s News Post includes news of a passing, some exciting opportunities, upcoming exhibitions and events, and more!

April 1, 2019 by Morgan Nitz

Jacob Chris Hammes on curating, art-making, capitalism, and comedy

Jacob Chris Hammes is an artist, curator, teacher, and founder of the gallery Pilot Projects. In this podcast Morgan Nitz and Roberta talk with Chris about funding, the importance of discourse, seasonal- (and capitalism fueled-) depression, pond theory, and hear a few jokes. Catch Jacob Chris Hammes’s upcoming solo show, at the new gallery, Information, 2024 E Westmoreland St, on April 13th, 2019. The interview was recorded at Pilot Projects and is 31:40 minutes.

April 17, 2018 by Leah Gallant

Shona McAndrew gets body positive at Pilot Projects

Artblog’s Leah Gallant speaks with artist Shona McAndrew about censorship, the male gaze and discovering paper mache. “Moira,” McAndrew’s current show of sculptures and digital collages at Pilot Projects, is on view (by appointment) through Friday April 20th.