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December 18, 2023 by Roberta

Janyce Denise Glasper reads ‘Route’ at Vox Populi, podcast with Mickayel Thurin, ‘Ducktown’ project from Janice Merendino, plus more!

Enjoy today’s news feature, which rounds up an interesting immigrant story from the Ducktown neighborhood in Atlantic City, along with a podcast from Gross McCleaf Gallery artist Mickayel Thurin and a panel in January at UArts about strategies museums can use to engage the pubic with contemporary issues that are traumatic without causing more trauma.

December 13, 2023 by Roberta

Woodmere Art Museum Breaks Ground, Paul Cret drawings at Saint Joseph’s University, ‘Philly Daydreams’ at the Oculus, Judy Gelles’s works at RISDI Museum

Philadelphia is jam-packed with news and events and exhibitions this Fall. How wonderful, it’s almost like we’re coming out of a pandemic or something!

December 6, 2023 by Roberta

David Hammons documentary debuts at Drexel, Dye Club debuts at Facture, plus Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker’s Arts and Culture Transition Sub-committee and more holiday art shopping!

We are happy to see that Philadelphia’s incoming Mayor Cherelle Parker has a big and robust transition Sub-committee for Arts and Culture! And we’re looking for great support and arts advocacy from that committee. Dare we hope for change!?

November 29, 2023 by Roberta

Screen print at the Free Library, West Philadelphia Quilt show, James Oliver Gallery Moves, Soso at Rush Arts and ‘Skull Sessions’ at Hicks Art Center Gallery

There’s tons to see and do besides shopping. But also including shopping (for art!) This post represents a shapshot of what’s available. Check Artblog Connect for more! Enjoy!

November 22, 2023 by Roberta

Congratulations, Colored Girls Museum and Conrad Benner, Memorial to Homicide Victims, Petrucci Foundation exhibit at Cree Winery

Happy Holiday! I hope you enjoy a day of relaxation with friends and family. We are very happy The Colored Girls Museum had a positive meeting with the Zoning Board and will be remaining as an important and cherished museum in a Germantown row house!

November 15, 2023 by Roberta

Two Theater reviews! Also, The Colored Girls Museum, High School Student Art Show at Moore College of Art and Design and Opportunity

We are thrilled to showcase two Philadelphia theater reviews by theater afficionados Linnea deRoche and Ryan deRoche (Ryan is Artblog’s Managing Editor). Linnea and Ryan come fully credentialed as producers, play writers, directors, costumers for the small company, School Free Players – https://www.schoolfreeplayers.org/ .

November 8, 2023 by Roberta

The Wrong Biennale, ‘Reimagining Safety’ documentary and two opportunities!

I was introduced recently to a biennale I had not heard of — The Wrong Biennale. It’s an international affair that’s been around since 2013. Links below to check it out. A

November 7, 2023 by Roberta

Vote for the Arts today, your vote counts

Get out and vote today, if you haven’t already done so via mail ballot. Your vote will let our new leaders see that the arts community is watching. We care, and we are waiting for new enlightened leadership to finally see artists and the arts as valued contributors to the City’s health and well being. Let your vote for the Arts be counted today!