Today’s news is filled with local interest: Artist Mikel Elam was asked to reimagine the Liberty Bell and what it symbolizes. He fashioned a sculptural mask called “A muzzle to silence you,” from materials that suggest the history of enslaved Africans.
Read MoreArtblog is excited to let you know about The Velocity Fund’s 2022 open call for projects in and with communities in Philadelphia. We love this direct-to-artist funding source! We believe that art belongs in the community, and projects belong in the hands of artists, and The Velocity Fund helps make that happen. Read on and be sure to consider applying for your innovative project.
Read More“Trouble” magazine is a “surreal adventure in page turning,” says Roberta, about the publication started by Matthew Rose. Also rounded up in this News edition, a talk online or in person with one of Artblog’s favorite artists, Gabe Martinez; information about the Pan-Philadelphia festival “Rehearsing Philadelphia, a musical cornucopia inclusive of all styles and players. Finally, there are some good opportunities for funding!
Read MoreRoberta prefaces the News and Opportunities with a heartfelt musing about the importance of cities, since so many are being destroyed right now in Ukraine. Meanwhile, there is news about free public wifi in Philadelphia and several opportunities.
Read MoreWe are very excited for two rare opportunities: First, the chance to see Dona Nelson’s paintings in person in Philadelphia (doesn’t happen very often!). Second, a chance to hear four Black Guggenheim photography fellows — Donald E. Camp, Ron Tarver, Wendel White and William Earle Williams — speak about their work in a virtual/in person event is likewise a rare opportunity. Meanwhile, things are opening this Spring, and the Second Thursday openings on the American Street corridor are expanding. We bring you a video that includes Roberta and Morgan (among others) speaking virtually about how to approach the media with your need for coverage. Rounding out the News, there are a couple great opportunities for you, artists.
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