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March 18, 2018 by Roberta

Two excellent events Wednesday, March 21 – Philadelphia School District annual Women’s History Art show reception and lecture by Jaume Plensa at Arthur Ross Gallery; Plus, Two Opportunities, from Till Arts and 40th Street AIR for emerging trans artists of color, and from Barnes Foundation and Mural Arts Program partnership, Let’s Connect

We’re happy to present two great-sounding opportunities and to tell you about two excellent events this week, one, a Philly School District Women’s Art show reception and the other a lecture by Spanish artist, Jaume Plensa, at Arthur Ross Gallery. Read and share!

March 8, 2018 by Roberta

Rosamond Purcell’s Art that Nature Makes is International Women’s Day screener at Lightbox Film Center, Call for African American writers for Tasting Freedom, Young Adult Octavius Catto book, Plus, Knight Foundation grantees and Opportunity for International Sculpture Conference panels

As a women-founded, women-run publication, we salute all women today, especially our sisters in the arts. On this day, we recommend you go see the Rosamond Purcell movie at Lightbox Film Center; also, check out the opportunity for an African American writer and read about the new Knight Foundation-funded art projects in Philadelphia.

March 2, 2018 by Roberta

Lecture today by Amy Sherald, visiting artist at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Dindga McCannon’s Revolutionary Sister and a good Mural Arts Program opportunity for fiber artists

We are excited for today’s lecture at PAFA by portrait painter, Amy Sherald, whose recently completed portrait of former First Lady Michelle Obama was unveiled with much fanfare and acclaim at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. We are planning our trip, but until then we’ll see you at PAFA to hear the artist speak about her work. Also, news about Philadelphia’s Dindga McCannon’s and her fabulous “Revolutionary Sister.” Plus a good opportunity with Mural Arts.

February 22, 2018 by Roberta

Sad news, Al Gury’s catastrophic loss of home and animals in fire, deaths of Vinson Houston and Paula Winokur, Plus good opportunity with Fairmount Park Conservancy for West Park Fest

February is a cruel month. We’ve lost two artists, and one artist lost his home, animals and art in a fire. We are so very sorry to report these losses. But, we end on a note of opportunity, with a call for proposals by Fairmount Park Conservancy.

February 18, 2018 by Roberta

Congratulations, Maori Holmes, Donald Camp and Cruxspace! Plus a good opportunity from Pennsylvania Council on the Arts

We happily congratulation Donald Camp on a Lifetime Achievement award, and Maori Holmes as new Executive Director of Array Alliance! And we are thrilled for Cruxspace, now located in WeWork at the Piazza. Plus a nice opportunity from the PA Council on the Arts. News you need. News of our world.

February 2, 2018 by Roberta

Yolanda Wisher, Curator of Spoken Word at Philadelphia Contemporary, Lisa Marie Patzer, video artist in residence at Icebox Project Space, WHYY Black History Month roundup, Plus two great opportunities from Philadelphia Photo Arts Center

Congratulations to Yolanda Wisher and Philadelphia Contemporary, and to Lisa Marie Patzer and Icebox Project Space! These are two great appointments. Philadelphia Photo Arts Center has two great opportunities. And there’s more! It’s your news, delivered for you, from us. News you can use.

January 28, 2018 by Roberta

Congratulations, Pepón Osorio for CAA Distinguished Artist Award! Sad news of passing of Helen Shannon, Plus, Opportunity for Cerulean Annual Juried Show

Congratulations to one of Artblog’s most beloved artists, Pepón Osorio, and sad news of the passing of Helen Shannon. Also, a great opportunity at Cerulean Arts.

January 23, 2018 by Roberta

Memorial service for A.M. Weaver this Saturday, Jan. 27, and a great-sounding exhibition on immigration at Penn State Abington curated by John Thompson and Daniel Oliva

A memorial service is scheduled for A.M. Weaver, our late friend, who contributed so much to artists and the arts in Philadelphia. Also, John Thompson and Daniel Oliva organized a show on the important topic of immigration, and the images look terrific.