funding
Nov. 11, 2020 2:00 pm
Awesome Foundation Philly: A peek into our selection process
"We believe no-strings-attached microgrants fill a unique gap for creative and community projects," says guest columnist Michelle Lee.
people
Nov. 1, 2019 8:34 am
In its third year, Nerdtino Expo is all about Latinx style, Philly solidarity, and comic book art
"Be ready to take the bullet for your dreams and make sure you have a solid crew at your back," says Thomas Delfi, the museum professional turned founder of the East Coast's first (and only) Latinx comic book convention. It takes place this Saturday in Philadelphia.
purpose
Jul. 8, 2019 9:03 am
If you are a local filmmaker and need finishing funds, Scribe Video Center has your back
The organization awards up to $2500 paid directly to cover post-production services providers, and is open to producers and directors. But you'll need to hurry to apply — the deadline is July 15.
purpose
Jun. 20, 2019 1:11 pm
Report: Arts organizations can be essential part of the solutions to problems of aging
"Agenda: Aging" is the fourth in a series of advocacy reports from the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance looking at the positive impact of arts and culture on important civic issues.
purpose
Jun. 10, 2016 9:55 am
These artists with disabilities and college students collab’d to make BioArt
Among other types of art. The partnership had Haverford and Bryn Mawr students linked up with artists from Center for Creative Works for a semester to create a public exhibition.
people
May 26, 2016 9:08 am
These people and orgs went home with 2016 Arts + Biz Council awards
Ed Rendell, Black Thought, Blackstar Film Festival, Dave Gloss and more were recognized at the 31st annual Arts + Business Council Awards Celebration.
people
May 23, 2016 12:33 pm
Arts + Biz Council is honoring two Philly legends tomorrow
Former Gov. Ed Rendell and The Roots' frontman Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter will be receiving awards for their contributions to art and culture.
people
Dec. 8, 2015 8:44 pm
How Rezzcard is simplifying rental payments for affordable housing tenants
The Phialdelphia startup is working with the Philadelphia Housing Authority to provide underbanked renal tenants with electronic payment options.
people
Aug. 25, 2015 1:22 pm
reForm shares the community’s story in the wake of Fairhill Elementary School’s closing
In the wake of 24 Philadelphia school closures in 2013, Temple Contemporary is giving a voice to the now silent school halls. Artist Pepón Osorio has been commissioned to create a new installation, specifically addressing the loss of the Fairhill Elementary School in North Philadelphia. Osorio and a group of teachers, students, parents and neighbors […]
purpose
Aug. 5, 2015 11:00 am
Them That Do is looking for block captains for storefront installations
Them That Do, an ongoing portrait and multimedia project by Lori Waselchuk about Philadelphia’s block captains, is looking for six block captains who would like to work with her to create storefront installations for Windowishes. Windowishes will be a street exhibition designed for the seven storefront display windows on the west side of S. 40th […]