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August 30, 2017 by Roberta

Tasting Freedom book and Octavius Catto statue unveiling Sept. 26, George Manos’s photos, Date correction for Astrid Bowlby’s show at Arcadia University Art Gallery, and Picasso Project opportunity!

News is short and to the point today. First we are very excited for the Octavius Catto monument to go up on City Hall’s South apron. We encourage you to read the definitive biography of the early Civil Rights hero, Tasting Freedom by Dan Biddle and Murray Dubin. We correct a date that was misstated in today’s Our Picks Newsletter: Astrid Bowlby’s show at Arcadia has its opening Tuesday, Sept. 26. We’re sorry for our error. And check out the opportunity from Picasso Project.

August 24, 2017 by Roberta

Congratulations Pepón Osorio on the PA Governor’s Award, Ron Klein’s students turn tobacco into art, Nari Ward creates a flag, Wolgin Prize lecture by LaToya Ruby Frazier, Hidden City uncovers Barnes history, Plus Opportunities!

News of our world features student artists, activist artists, a couple solid opportunities via Fairmount Park Conservancy and Mural Arts and a great read for you. Enjoy!

August 15, 2017 by Roberta

Worthy fundraisers by Pope.L, friends of Pat Maguire, Vox Populi, Plus Sarah McEneaney on Ann D’Harnoncourt panel; public discussion of displacement + development at Ulises, Cleveland FRONT Triennial news and Jasper Studios’ new Kensington artist residencies

Today’s news has a couple good opportunities and events. And while we don’t ordinarily promote fundraisers, we call your attention to three on the horizon because they are most worthy.

August 13, 2017 by Roberta

Good Reads for your Sunday

Today’s news brings you a roundup of links to some recent good reads around the Internet, in case you missed it. Read about the Lowline in NY and the Dupont Underground in Washington, D.C. Catch a review of the film, Whose Streets, about Ferguson, MO, (and look for Michael Lieberman’s review of the film coming soon on Artblog).

August 8, 2017 by Roberta

Iconic mural by Joshua Sarantitis comes down, survey on quality of artist life in Philadelphia goes to Mayor Kenney, Streets Department reports on new Septa art, plus Opportunities galore!

News today includes some terrific opportunities for a program manager job and a couple open calls for exhibitions. Also featured is a mural ending (i.e. the building it’s on is being demolished), a good read and a survey for you to weigh in on your quality of life as an artist in Philadelphia.

August 2, 2017 by Roberta

Judith Stein curates show at Peter Freeman Gallery dedicated to Richard Bellamy and his artists, Rebecca Rutstein’s “trifecta” of solo shows, Alexander Rosenberg’s collaborative project and Insecure Square for Monument Lab, plus two great opportunities

Short and breezy, the News Post offers congratulations to several artists and a writer/curator for their out-of-town shows and projects, and rounds up two opportunities that have great promise. Check it out now!

July 26, 2017 by Roberta

Tiger Strikes Asteroid moves, Congratulations Kelsey Halliday Johnson, Artist and Change Residency for black artists, snapshot from Vox Populi Gallery opening, plus Opportunities at Asian Arts Initiative and High Tide, and more

Today’s news includes a move by an alternative gallery that was in the 319 N. 11th (“Vox”) building to a new home at Crane Arts, an Artist and Change residency, a picture from the temporary home of Vox Populi Gallery at 990 Spring Garden, and two exhibition opportunities.

July 18, 2017 by Roberta

Curate This! launches summer issue, Moore thesis students perform, great Sarah McEneaney interview at Philly Stewards, cool West Park Fest video and great opportunities with Monument Lab!

News today includes some great opportunities and links to a good read and a good view, all from our wonderful Philadelphia scene. It’s News of our world! Get some.