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August 14, 2019 by Roberta

Learn a new recipe and support a population with food need, Yvonne Lung and Dave Kyu’s ‘DISH -The Meal Kit’

In this 34-minute episode of Artblog Radio, Roberta speaks with Yvonne Lung and Dave Kyu about their Velocity Fund supported social practice project “DISH – The Meal Kit”.

August 12, 2019 by Natalie Sandstrom

Additional Assembly Required at AUTOMAT, a whimsical, textured group exhibition

Natalie Sandstrom visits “Additional Assembly Required,” AUTOMAT collective’s 2019 Open Call exhibition.

August 9, 2019 by Alex Smith

Althea Baird and Jo Brunelli transform Fishtown’s Paradise diner into gallery for underserved, undiscovered artists

Alex Smith visits “Fridays at Paradise” at Paradise Diner and speaks with Althea Baird, who along with Jo Brunelli makes up the Fridays in Paradise collective.

August 9, 2019 by Artblog

Kara Walker honors late Toni Morrison on New Yorker cover, Fleisher Wind Challenge entry opens, new Philly crit group, and more!

Hey Artblog readers! Today’s News Post includes some exciting opportunities, news about a new crit group in town and a soon to be covered up mural going digital!

August 7, 2019 by Alex Smith

Vichte-Boul Ra harnesses energy through dance, creates captivating performances that explore space and temporality

In this Artblog post, Alex Smith interviews artist and dancer Vichte-Boul Ra. Smith says Ra’s performances are immersive, captivating, and a must see. Catch Vitche-Boul Ra in a performance/film collaboration with Rush Jackson, in “Hotter in July; I just may burn you in August,” Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, 6-9 PM, Icebox Project Space, 1400 N. American St.

August 6, 2019 by Beth Heinly

The 3:00 Book

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!

August 5, 2019 by Artblog

Fourteen Philadelphia artist projects awarded $5,000 each by The Velocity Fund

Artblog applauds this year’s 14 artist awardees and their projects, each receiving $5,000 under The Velocity Fund grant awards.