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Episode 277 – Roberta and Ryan talk about the news surrounding Philadelphia art school and institutions, new galleries, some talk about comics and Partners and sons. Of course we diverted into wheat pasted art, see the images that Dr. Chip Thomas (@jetsonorama) pasted onto Ryan’s travel van. Plus the Artblog ArtMkt. We hope you enjoy! […]

In this news and gossip-filled conversation, Roberta and Ryan talk about New York and Philadelphia, meandering around topics like the Art on Paper Fair and Jenny Holzer at the Guggenheim, Mayor Cherelle Parker's Town Hall about the 76ers arena, Danish "hygge" in New York, and Germantown, and the death of Stephan Salisbury - and many other things.

Roberta and Ryan talk about a Sonia Sanchez, PhotoLounge, Blah Blah Gallery, cuddling walruses and a whole lot more. Thanks for listening.

Roberta and Ryan talk about a New York play, "Oh, Mary!" and also about $11 tickets to Opera Philadelphia productions, the Washington Post dropping its gallery reviews (shame!) and, mycelium and mycology. Whoa, what!?

Ryan and Roberta talk about a couple upcoming exhibitions, plays and events. They're interested in the Refik Anadol AI piece, "Gaudi Dreams," and they love books! Ryan read Miranda July's latest, 'All Fours' and Roberta mentions the George Saunders 'Lincoln in the Bardo,' as having something in common.

Today's news is about Ken Lum's solo exhibit at Ulises, Megan Bridge's Bach Cello Suites project at the PMA, No Arena Drag Show, plus data. Ryan talks about a report on museum equity of pay, gender representation and more. Interesting numbers ahead!

Roberta shares two news updates on Commonweal Gallery's move to the Kensington Arts Corridor, and a new Executive Director at the Fabric Workshop and Museum. There's also a new opportunity. Ryan offers this week's recommendations on events

Episode 270 – In this week’s installment, Roberta shares two opportunies. Peep Project and Bala Art Walk. In this conversation, Roberta discusses the Bala Art Walk which had a due date of July 30th which is now passed but the organizers have clarified that anyone that applies after the deadline will be waitlisted. I give […]

Ryan and Roberta talk about books, quilts -- and the big news, that GPCA is discontinuing Philly Fun Guide! And Fun Savers. Enjoy the conversation and go out and see some art!

Episode 268 – In this installment of the Midweek Podcast, Roberta and I discuss the Velocity fund, changes at PAFA, Icebox’s latest show, Lady Hoofers, another Shakespeare in the park and AI prejudice. Thanks for listening. ~Ryan Click to expand the podcast transcript Roberta: Hi everyone, it’s Roberta. Ryan: And this is Ryan and this […]

Episode 267 – In this installment of the Midweek Podcast, Roberta and I discuss the CFEVA fellows, upcoming Artblog features, the Library Company’s latest exhibit, openings at the Barnes as well as Gabby Heit’s new gallery, Box Spring Gallery at Crane Arts and much more. Thanks for listening. ~Ryan Click to expand the podcast transcript […]

In this installment of the Midweek Podcast Roberta and I discuss the Rail Park and the grant it received from the National Endowment for the Arts and what that could mean for the Cut in Center City. Roberta tells us about the West Collection at SEI. I share a couple of noteworthy art openings this […]

In today’s episode of the Midweek News, Ryan and Roberta catch up on Ryan’s travels through the west. He says he’s traveled 7,200 miles and passed through 14 states! Amazing. They talk about the Great Lakes and how Ryan got his toes in three of them in this trip (Huron, Michigan and Superior). Meanwhile back […]

Roberta: Hi everybody, it’s Roberta. Ryan: And this is Ryan, and this is the Midweek News Roberta: On Artblog Radio. Good morning, Ryan. Where in the world are you this week? Ryan: Good morning, Roberta. I am in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. Roberta: Oh yeah. Tell people, enlighten them about what a des is. What does […]

Roberta: Hi, it’s Roberta.  Ryan: And this is Ryan and this is the Midweek News.  Roberta: On Artblog Radio. Welcome everybody, and Ryan. We’re going to find out where you are in the world in a minute. But first I want to go over a little bit of my news. So this week has been […]

In this episode of Midweek News, Ryan is in Chicago, at the beginning of a camping trip with his kids. He lists their itinerary and talks about camping on BLM (Bureau of Land Management) land and encountering a mountain lion one time!

This week on the Midweek News Podcast Roberta and Ryan discuss holiday weekend events, Free Library video games, Blah Blah Gallery moves, Latino Arts and Film Festival, signatures and more.

Roberta: Hi, it’s Roberta. Ryan: And this is Ryan. And this is the midweek news. Roberta: On Artblog radio! And Ryan in the news today, I’m going to tell you everything and in small little packages. The first news is Nasheli Ortiz. Who was the executive director at Taller Puertorriqueño has stepped down from that […]

Roberta and Ryan cover art news in Philadelphia, Imani Roach's new appointment at PMA, artist opportunities, radio call signs and much more.

Join Roberta and Ryan as they explore the Philadelphia art scene this week, from the WHYY Civic News Summit to a glitter-filled costume making workshop.