Lots of excellent news today and a nice opportunity! First, the PMA Workers Union and the Museum have reached agreement on the longevity pay issue that has been outstanding for more than a year – yay!
Read MoreIt’s summer! But there’s still news, even in the art world. A new foundation, The Ruth Foundation for the Arts (Ruth Arts), today awarded $1.25 to 78 nonprofit arts organizations nominated for the grants. We congratulate the 5 local groups chosen for the new grants: Ballet X, Blackstar Projects, Taller Puertorriqueño, Twelve Gates and The Clay Studio. In other news, two videos we recommend for this hot weekend, and a call from the city for citizen participation in shaping the choice for the new public art Harriet Tubman statue.
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 MoreHooray, 2022 is coming!! Let it be better! And here now, our list of memorable people, places, things … and some rebrandings. It’s the 2021 Liberta Awards!
Read MoreGuest contributor Américo Mendoza-Mori reviews Laurence Salzmann’s photography exhibition ‘Misk’i Kachi Runakuna’ which captures the people and culture of The Sacred Valley of the Incas near Machu Picchu, Peru. ‘Misk’i Kachi Runakuna’ is on view Taller Puertorriqueño until May 29th, 2021.
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