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Episode 307- In this whirlwind Midweek News episode, Roberta’s gushing over baby Calvin (👶✨), Ryan’s back from College of the Atlantic in Maine, Chi’s Brooklyn Flea camera hunt nails that Shibuya vib...

Find more info about Zindzi Harley: ZindziHarley.com Zindzine on IG   Click to expand the podcast transcript Logan Cryer: Hey, you are listening to Artblog Radio recorded here in Philadelphia. My...

Episode 304 – Strap in, art lovers! Roberta, Ryan, Anjali, and Chi pack this week with NYC museum adventures (Frick’s glittering Rembrandts, Odili Odita’s MoMA mural!), Philly Theater Week gems like S...

Episode 303 – Wow do we have a show for you. Roberta and Ryan both fail to keep their list 3 and under. There are so many interesting shows happening, from Tyler Kline and Megan Bridge to Amy Sh...

“Episode 302 – This week Roberta and Ryan talk Chimaera art and comedy shows, a sustainability and recycling-focused store in Narberth, the RMMB Curatorial Fellowship at Allens Lane. Ryan ...

Episode 301 – This week Roberta and Ryan discuss what is and is not emotional intelligence, in conjunction with the Oscars. Roberta sees student-curated show at St. Joseph Maguire Museum. Ryan g...

Episode 300 – This week Roberta and Ryan discuss Swarthmore’s exhibit by Mami Kato, Caspar David Friedrich at the MET, NYC public library treasures, & Li Sumpter mix tape and zine. Rya...

Episode 299 – This week Roberta and Ryan discuss changes in DEI policy and should that lead to an economic boycott? Shows at Chimaera Gallery, Vox Populi, and the Second Annual Strokes of Kindne...

Episode 298 – Roberta and Ryan discuss the Birds victory and the post exuberance plus post-pandemic relief money, Second Thursday opening and Valentine’s Day events plus the Eagles Victory...

Episode 297 – Roberta and Ryan discuss surveys conducted by the Philadelphia City Council and one presented by a Drexel grad student. There’s news from the Art world in Puerto Rico and Rob...

Episode 296 – Roberta and Ryan are joined this week by our University of Pennsylvania master’s students in the Nonprofit Leadership Program, Anjali Miller and Chi Yan. Roberta returns safe...

Episode 295 – Roberta and Ryan discuss Creative Philadelphia Talent Search IMPHL 2025 – $1000 Prize, Sarah Kaizar’s AT Feed, Leeway Transformation Award Winner, Lane Spiedel, Michene...

Episode 294 – Roberta and Ryan discuss Black History Month shows beginning to pop up at Hyatt Centric. The African American Museum of Philadelphia (AAMP) has two days of celebration for Dr. Rev....

Episode 293 – Roberta and Ryan discuss a new zine from the founders of Marginal Utility, along with opportunities from Vox Populi, and AUTOMAT Gallery. They explore the role of artist membership...

Episode 292 – Roberta and Ryan discuss Roberta’s upcoming trip to New York to see James Baldwin Photography Show at Brooklyn Public Library, the Siena exhibitions at the Metropolitan Museu...

Episode 291 – Roberta and Ryan talk their way through the holiday season from artists greeting cards to Washington Crossing the Delaware. Plus Ryan’s Pick 3 for the week. Click to see the ...

Episode 290 – Roberta and Ryan talk about new leadership at the Leeway Foundation, the ongoing  Arena saga, Citizen’s Bank Mural winner, SEI, and an open letter from Todd Kimmel. We also g...

Episode 289 – Roberta and Ryan talk about Calvin Tomkins’ profile in the New Yorker on Rashid Johnson, Le Patin Libre ice performance at Penn, Tom Judd’s podcast, Qualeasha Wood on F...

Episode 288 – Roberta and Ryan talk about shows closing this week as well as PVLA online bankruptcy program for artists and organizations. We get into all the holiday markets including Artblog&#...

Episode 287 – Roberta and Ryan talk about the new ticket-buying options for theatergoers, the Barnes show, quilt show, Leeway announcements, Rocky day, Elf the musical, and so much more. Click t...

T–Episode 286 – Roberta and Ryan get into Philadelphia Cultural Fund new state funds, Blue World Gallery new online gallery, Woodmere, Arden Theater’s Peter Pan, Germantown’s p...

Episode 285 – This week Roberta and Ryan get right into resilience, activism, and creative expression in art. Key programs and exhibitions Tyler School of Art’s glass program, Prism Arts, ...

  Episode 284 – This week our Midweek News falls on election day. Wow. We keep it light, not to worry and we get on with the news at hand. Great shows are opening this week as well. Find th...

Episode 283 – Roberta talks about Whitney Museum is free, Brooklyn Rail is 24 years old, Wharton Esherick Museum exhibit, Free Library Author events, and she sneaks another bit a news at the ver...

Episode 282 – Roberta talks about Marta Sanchez’s new show as well as Mickalene Thomas opening at the Barnes Foundation and the upcoming shows in concert with her show. Ryan gives his 3 ev...

Episode 281 – Roberta talks about Hidden City’s new show and the greening of the School District’s school buses. Ryan mentions his 3 events, though he snuck I a fourth + a shout-out ...

Episode 280 – Roberta and Ryan discuss changes in the Philadelphia Art leadership as Zoe Ryan leaves as Director of the Institute of Contemporary Art at the University of Pennsylvania to become ...

Episode 279 – Roberta and Ryan discuss Holland Cotter, this year’s winner of the Rabkin Prize for Art Criticism, Rob Blackson leaving Philadelphia to head the Kohl Gallery at Washington Co...

Episode 278 – Roberta and Ryan talk about the John Jarboe show at Fabric Workshop and Museum and The Bearded Ladies Cabaret, Rebecca Rutstein’s oceanic exploration art, Brandywine Workshop...

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 w...

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 Chere...

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 mycol...

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...

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 re...

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 offer...

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 3...

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 pre...

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 a...

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. R...

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 ta...

Roberta and Ryan discuss Philadelphia Pop Up Shops through Meantime PHL, Ryan's continued travels through the Midwest, more news and events...

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 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 enco...

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...

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....

Ryan and Roberta discuss the Midweek News on Artblog Radio, with short, quippy commentary and highlights of upcoming events and exhibitions we're excited about. Give a listen and come back for more! U...