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August 10, 2023 by Katie Dillon Low

‘The Illuminating Sap,’ pleasure for all at Atelier Art Gallery

Katie Dillon Low sees a curated exhibit at Atelier Art Gallery in Brewerytown and loves it. Anchored in the works of Anne Minich, Katie says the show is balanced, with much to offer all tastes.

August 9, 2023 by Niko Walczuk

Chimaera Gallery goes brick and mortar, Chelsey Luster solo at Vox Populi, Big Percent for Art opportunity, Anne Minich solo at Commonweal, Flower Art Book Club at the Free Library, plus DIY Shrinky Dinks and more

Hi, this week there’s so much to tell about. There’s a solo exhibition by Chelsey Luster at Vox Populi, a culmination of the Windgate Arts Residency as an exhibition at the Museum for Art in Wood, and news of an upcoming exhibition at Commonweal. Chimaera Gallery announces their new brick and mortar location bringing their online presence into reality. Plus more and opportunities.

August 9, 2023 by Sharon Garbe

The riotously quiet work of Quentin Morris at Arcadia University

Sharon Garbe sees the works of Quentin Morris at Arcadia University’s Spruance Gallery and calls the monochromatic work nuanced and riotously quiet.

August 7, 2023 by Andrea Kirsh

William Edmondson’s ‘Monumental Vision’ at the Barnes Foundation

Andrea Kirsh visits the Barnes Foundation to see William Edmondson: A Monumental Vision full of limestone sculptures from the respected Nashville Artist. This is the first major exhibition outside of Nashville in a decade, cause for major celebration. See it before it closes September 10th, 2023.

August 7, 2023 by Emily Brewton Schilling

Hunger in Philadelphia and corner stores are focus at Da Vinci Art Alliance’s ‘Corner Stories’

Eustace Mamba, Jake Weiss, and Nasir Young team up for an exhibition at DVAA looking at hunger and the role of corner stores in Philadelphia. Each artist highlights these common spaces in a unique and potent way, in a show that is filled with narrative and atmosphere.

August 5, 2023 by Beth Heinly

The 3:00 Book

August 2, 2023 by Niko Walczuk

Major Student exhibition at UPenn Charles Addams Gallery, Caitlin Abadir-Mullaly Solo Exhibition at AUTOMAT, Philadelphia Horticultural Society and Drexel Garden Workshops, Kensington Storefront Opportunity, Plus more.

Hi, this week I’m super excited to tell everyone about a student exhibition at UPenn which a piece of mine titled “Frog” is a part of. Additionally Philadelphia artists Caitlin Abadir-Mullaly holds first solo exhibition at AUTOMAT! Glen Foerd is hosting an Artsfest in September and Artblog’s news post will soon move the events section over to Artblog Connect. Oh, and notice the new feature at the bottom, “News Reader Advisor,” a list of articles and newsy items you we rounded up. Enjoy the week and stay out of the heat.

July 26, 2023 by Niko Walczuk

George Rodriguez at Magic Gardens, Re(Focus) celebrates 50th anniversary of FOCUS, Vermont Studio Center seeks flood relief funding, Alexandra Tatarsky’s Gnome Core at Glen Foerd, plus more

Hi, this week we’re seeing lots of exhibitions popping up. Re(Focus) celebrates the 50th anniversary of the first major exhibitions featuring American women artists by collaborating with multiple institutions for exhibitions. The Magic Gardens on South Street have a new exhibition of ceramic work from George Rodriguez a really fantastic artist referencing Latin American culture and community. World Café Live holds StorySlam event, picking stories from audience volunteers. Second State Press looks for FOB holding members for Fall. Checkout Artblog Connect our newest venture into bringing more art to Philadelphia. There’s lots more to see and do, get out there and enjoy yourself!