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I Like Your Work: Conversations with ArtistsInterior Spaces and Crafting a Life as an Artist with Anne BuckwalterAnne Buckwalter is an American painter based in Maine. She was born and raised in Lancaster, PA. She received her BFA from Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia and her MFA from Maine College of Art and Design. A recipient of a 2020-2021 Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant, a 2020 Idea Fund Grant, and a 2016 Joan Mitchell Foundation Emerging Artist Grant, Anne has been an artist-in-residence at the Galveston Artist Residency, Vermont Studio Center, Studios at Mass MoCA, Hewnoaks Artist Colony, and Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. Her exhibition history includes the Portland Museum of Art, Portland, ME; Woodmere Art Museum...2025-03-2843 min
Things to do in PhiladelphiaDiscover Philadelphia's Festive Wonders: From Holiday Lights to Iconic AttractionsPhiladelphia, a city steeped in history and vibrant culture, offers a plethora of activities that cater to all interests, whether you're a tourist or a local. As Christmas festivities are in full swing, here are some fun, entertaining, and unique things to do in Philadelphia.For those looking to immerse themselves in holiday magic, the Grand Court of the historic Wanamaker Building is a must-visit. Here, you can witness a dazzling light show with thousands of lights synchronized to the music of the legendary Wanamaker Organ, with shows running five times daily. Upstairs, Dickens Village brings Charles Dickens’ *A...2024-12-2504 minThings to do in PhiladelphiaExploring the Festive Wonders of Philadelphia: A Holiday AdventurePhiladelphia, a city rich in history, culture, and entertainment, offers a plethora of activities that cater to all interests, especially during the holiday season. For those visiting around December 21, 2024, here are some exciting and unique things to do:Start your holiday adventure at Macy's Center City, where the historic Wanamaker Building transforms into a dazzling spectacle with the Macy's Christmas Light Show and Dickens Village. The light show, featuring thousands of lights synchronized to the music of the legendary Wanamaker Organ, runs five times daily. Upstairs, Dickens Village brings Charles Dickens’ *A Christmas Carol* to life through intricate an...2024-12-2105 minThings to do in PhiladelphiaExploring Philadelphia's Holiday Delights: Lights, Music, and Festive AttractionsPhiladelphia, a city rich in history, culture, and entertainment, offers a plethora of activities that cater to a wide range of interests, making it an ideal destination for tourists and locals alike.For those looking to immerse themselves in the holiday spirit, the city has several festive attractions. The Grand Court of the historic Wanamaker Building is a must-visit, especially during the holiday season. Here, you can witness a dazzling light show featuring thousands of lights synchronized to the music of the legendary Wanamaker Organ, with shows running five times daily. Upstairs, Dickens Village brings Charles Dickens’ *A Ch...2024-12-1805 minThings to do in PhiladelphiaExplore Philadelphia's Dazzling Holiday Delights: From the Wanamaker Organ to the Miracle on South 13th StreetPhiladelphia, a city rich in history, culture, and entertainment, offers a plethora of activities that cater to all interests, whether you are a local or a tourist. This holiday season, one of the must-visit attractions is the Grand Court of the historic Wanamaker Building, where thousands of lights form snowflakes, candy canes, and other holiday figures, all synchronized to the music of the legendary Wanamaker Organ. Shows run five times daily, ensuring you can catch this dazzling spectacle at your convenience. Upstairs, Dickens Village brings Charles Dickens’ *A Christmas Carol* to life through intricate animatronics, providing a unique and immersive Vi...2024-12-1404 minThings to do in PhiladelphiaFestive Philly: Exploring the City's Vibrant Holiday Attractions and ExperiencesPhiladelphia, a city rich in history, culture, and entertainment, offers a myriad of activities that cater to all interests, whether you are a local or a tourist. As the holiday season is in full swing, there are several festive events and attractions that you shouldn't miss.For a quintessential holiday experience, head to the historic Wanamaker Building, where the Grand Court transforms into a dazzling spectacle with thousands of lights synchronized to the music of the legendary Wanamaker Organ. Shows run five times daily, and upstairs, you can explore Dickens Village, a 6,000-square-foot walkthrough that brings Charles Dickens’ *A...2024-12-1105 minThings to do in PhiladelphiaExploring Philadelphia's Holiday Magic: Macy's Light Show, Miracle on 13th Street, and More Festive DelightsPhiladelphia, a city rich in history, culture, and entertainment, offers a plethora of activities that cater to all interests, whether you are a local or a tourist. Here are some fun, entertaining, and unique things to do in Philadelphia, including both current events and popular attractions.For those visiting this week, starting on December 7, 2024, you can experience the magic of the holiday season at several iconic locations. The Macy’s Christmas Light Show, a tradition since 1956, is a must-see at Macy’s Center City. This spectacular display features thousands of lights synchronized to the music of the legendary Wana...2024-12-0705 min
Famous or ForgottenWhat We Learned: Bill Valerio on Players and Places in the Art WorldIn this week's episode, the team debriefs last week's interview with Bill Valerio.We hope you found your own highlights and ours were:Art centers and their cultural differencesNavigating different paths in the art industry as an artistHistorical significance VS commercial validationCreating a story around an artistFor more information about the Woodmere, visit:The Woodmere Art Museum - https://woodmereartmuseum.org/Follow The Woodmere on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/woodmereartKeep up with Famous or Forgotten:Watch us...2024-08-281h 00Famous or ForgottenForgotten Icons of the Philadelphia School - The MuseumFor this episode, we had the privilege of sitting IN PERSON with Bill Valerio from The Woodmere Museum in Philadelphia. Bill shared his experience in various art museums and gave insights into the role of a museum vs. every other part of the art process. We covered a lot of ground, but here are some of the highlights:The role of the museumMuseums vs Galleries and how they each promote artistsHistorical differences in perspective in the New York and Philadelphia art scenesThe importance of champions for artists and how...2024-08-211h 00Famous or ForgottenForgotten Icons of the Philadelphia School - The CuratorWelcome to this episode of the Famous or Forgotten Podcast. In this episode, we are privileged to be joined by Art Curator, Barbara Wolanin. Barbara’s resume includes the US Capitol and numerous exhibits. Recently, she worked with The Woodmere Museum and has shared her expertise in the Abstract Art movement in Philadelphia specifically. In this episode, Barbara shares her insights on:The relationship between Philadelphia and New YorkThe lasting influence of Group 55Legendary artists including Sam Feinstein and Arthur B. CarlesWe hope you enjoy Barbara’s know...2024-08-071h 00
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The Maggid MethodThe Maggid Method: Rabbi Dovid M. CohenRabbi Dovid M. Cohen served as a communal Rabbi for decades, at Congregation Shomrei Torah in Fair Lawn, NJ, Young Israel of the West Side in Manhattan, and Congregation Ohr Torah in North Woodmere, NY.
But Rabbi Cohen is also a:
- lawyer,
- family counselor,
an author, speaker, podcaster, and an entrepreneur...
And he currently serves as Senior Relationship Officer at the Orthodox Union’s Yachad division.
But if there’s one thing that wearing all of these different hats has taught Rabbi Cohen, it’s the delic...2024-05-0644 min
Art Lovers Forum PodcastEpisode 15 - Jeanne Jaffe
I’m thrilled to be interviewing Jeanne Jaffe today because she is not the typical artist that I usually meet. She has been creating art for 40 years and continues to put out more work than most people half her age. She is a true inspiration for folks who have something to say.
Jeanne is a multi-disciplinary artist working in installation, sculpture, and stop motion animation. Her work is influenced by an interest in language, literature, psychology, and history and explores how we construct identity, our world, and our value systems. Jeanne began her professional career st...2024-04-2939 minI Like Your Work: Conversations with ArtistsWorking with Glass & Public Project Advice with Artist Laura SalladeLaura Sallade is an artist living and working in Philadelphia. Sallade earned a Certificate in Sculpture from the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in 2013 and is completing a coordinated Bachelors of Fine Arts at The University of Pennsylvania. During her time at UPenn, the artist has also worked toward a Certificate in Positive Psychology and an Advanced Certificate in Creative Writing. While completing her degree, the artist has worked at the intersection of painting and glass, exhibiting in New York, Philadelphia, and beyond, creating large scale multi panel works. Her most recent solo exhibitions include Cairn University in 2023 and...2024-04-1244 min
Woodmere Diving Board PodcastHenry Bermudez in PhiladelphiaIn this episode, Woodmere’s Director and CEO Bill Valerio talks with Philadelphia-based, Venezuela-born artist Henry Bermudez and curator Gaby Heit about the exhibition Henry Bermudez in Philadelphia. The conversation takes a deep dive into Bermudez’s rebuilding of his life and career since arriving in the “City of Brotherly Love” 20 years ago.2024-02-2131 minI Like Your Work: Conversations with ArtistsPainting the Studio of an Artist Mother with Painter Suzanne SchiresonSuzanne Schireson is an artist based in Providence, Rhode Island. She is the recipient of a Rhode Island State Council on the Arts Fellowship and two Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grants. Her work has been featured in Hyperallergic, The Providence Phoenix and The Boston Globe. Recent solo exhibits include “Inside Room”, Tiger Strikes Asteroid GVL (NC), “Aftercare”, Eleanor D. Wilson Museum (VA) and “Night Studios”, University of New Haven (CT). Her work has been exhibited at The Woodmere Art Museum (Philadelphia, PA), the New Bedford Museum of Art (New Bedford, MA) and the Sori Art Center (Jeollabuk-do, South Korea). Suzanne attended Ind...2024-01-1946 min
Bridging PhillyMark Dial charges dropped | Pollinator PowerOur first Bridging Philly Reporters’ Roundtable features the KYWNewsradio coverage of the charges dropped against Philadelphia Police Detective Mark Dial, who fatally shot Eddie Irizarry. Reporters Kristen Johansen, Tim Jimenez and Gina Pompilio describe what they saw and heard in the courtroom and the reaction from Irizarry’s family.Then, behind the Pollinator Power installation with artist Mindy Flexer and children ages 6-20 at the Woodmere Art Museum. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn...2023-10-0138 min
Creative Space with Jennifer LogueMaker Jimmy DiResta On Childlike Curiosity and Stepping Out of Comfort ZonesOn today’s episode of Creative Space, we have the pleasure of speaking with Jimmy DiResta, a New York-based designer, builder, and maker who’s often referred to by fans as the “Maker Godfather.” A virtuoso craftsman, Jimmy has been working with tools from a very young age and followed that passion to study and later teach at the School of Visual Arts (SVA) in New York City. His creative journey has taken him from the classroom to toy making (remember Gurglin’ Gutz?) to two decades in television, after successfully pitching his first show with his brother, “Trash to Cash...2023-08-141h 13
Platemark: prints and the printmaking ecosystemOn being a beloved National Gallery curator with Ruth FineIn Platemark s3e30, host Ann Shafer speaks with Ruth Fine, retired curator from the National Gallery of Art. Ruth was curator of modern prints and drawings there from 1980–2002, followed by an additional period working on special projects in modern art. Since her retirement in 2010, Ruth has been working on exhibition and writing projects, as well as sitting on the boards of the Roy Lichtenstein Foundation, the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation, and others. As we are releasing this episode, Ruth has an exhibition up at the Phillips Collection featuring the photographic output of Frank Stewart. The show is up...2023-07-181h 09
Woodmere Diving Board PodcastTreaty of Renewed Friendship, Land Recognition, and StewardshipIn this episode, Bill Valerio has a conversation with Adam Waterbear DePaul, Storykeeper of the Lenápe Nation of Pennsylvania, and Shelly DePaul, Clan Mother and Language Director of the Lenápe Nation of Pennsylvania about land recognition, stewardship, and forging community relationships to heal the past, give direction for today, and brighten the future.2023-06-2631 min
Studio Noize: Black Art PodcastShifting Time w/ Berrisford Boothe and Klare Scarborough The new book Shifting Time: African American Artists 2020-2021 collects the art, poems, essays, and statements of over 70 African American artists as a glimpse into their lives during the pandemic years. Co-editors Berrisford Boothe and Klare Scarborough join the podcast to discuss this passion project that includes some of the Studio Noize fam like Tokie Taylor, Imo Imeh, Alfred Conteh, Delita Martin, and more. They talk about how it all came together from the Shuga and Wata online talks to the artwork and essays. They also discuss the need for community, whether online or in person, how events change...2023-06-091h 12
Cerebral Women Art Talks PodcastMelissa JosephEp.150 features Melissa Joseph (b. 1980, Saint Marys PA), a New York based artist and independent curator. Her work addresses themes of memory, family history, and the politics of how we occupy spaces. She intentionally alludes to the labors of women as well as her experiences as a second generation American and the unique juxtapositions of diasporic life.
Her work has been shown at the Delaware Contemporary, Woodmere Art Museum, Utah Museum of Contemporary Art, Brattleboro Museum and Art Center, Jeffrey Deitch Projects, MOCA Arlington, and List Gallery at Swarthmore College.
She has been featured in Hyperallergic, Artnet, New American Paintings...2023-04-2623 min
Creative ContemplationJotham Malavé MaldonadoSend us a textFebruary 24, 2023Creative ContemplationS2E1 Jotham Malavé Maldonado Season 2 of the Creative Contemplation podcast returns with a discussion between host & creator, Suzanne Lago Arthur and Puerto Rican artist Jotham Malavé Maldonado about his work, his formation as an artist and his inspirations. Jotham Malavé Maldonado studied at the School of Plastic Arts of San Juan in the Department of Painting, from which he graduated with honors (Magna Laude, 2014). Upon graduation with an MFA from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts he was awarded prizes such as The...2023-02-241h 15
Interviews by Brainard CareyAlex GriffinAlex Griffin (b. 1978) lives and works in East Falls, Philadelphia. In 2008, Griffin received his B.F.A. from Virginia Commonwealth University in Painting and Printmaking.
His work has appeared in solo and group exhibitions throughout the United States, including at the esteemed Woodmere Art Museum in Philadelphia, PA. From 2017 until 2019, he was associated with The Professional Artist Membership Program at the Mainline Art Center. Today, Griffin’s paintings are included in private collections across the country and abroad. The Catalog for the exhibtion discussed, Afterglow, can be seen here.
Agatha's Dream, 2022, oil on panel, 20 x 24 inches
Afterglow, 2022, oil on panel, 20 x...2023-02-2221 minWoodmere Diving Board PodcastVoice for the Arts: Stephan Salisbury Talks with William Valerio About His Career at The InquirerWoodmere Art Museum’s Director and CEO Bill Valerio talks with Stephan Salisbury about his career at The Philadelphia Inquirer on the occasion of his retirement. They discuss some of the major events he covered over the years and the future of arts and culture journalism in the city of Philadelphia.2023-01-3037 minWoodmere Diving Board PodcastWoodmere's Past, Present, and Bright FutureWoodmere has a vibrant past on display in a 19th-century mansion and hosting a robust historical Founders' Collection; in this episode, Woodmere’s CEO & Director Bill Valerio explores the history and future of the museum and its upcoming curatorial directions.2022-12-1636 min
Philly Maker Faire PodcastChau Nguyen: A Vietnamese Artist Working in Multiple WorldsChau Nguyen (b. Hanoi, Vietnam) (they/she) is a Vietnamese immigrant artist based in Philadelphia. They draw from concepts of translation, memory, cultural symbols, affect theory, materiality, and research on Vietnamese histories to convey frictions at the intersection of cultural identity, colonial fragments, and transnationalism. Nguyen received their BA in Fine Arts and History of Art from Bryn Mawr College and their MFA in Painting from Tyler School of Art and Architecture. They were an artist-in-residence at 77Art Center (VT) and Chautauqua Art Institution (NY). Their work has been in group and solo exhibitions at The Delaware Contemporary (DE...2022-07-2737 minWoodmere Diving Board PodcastHearing the Brush: The Painting and Poetry of Warren and Jane RohrerIn the spirit of Warren & Jane Rohrer’s collaborative artistic practice, Woodmere’s CEO & Director Bill Valerio sits down with two artist couples: Syd Carpenter & Steve Donegan, and Mariel Capanna & Tyler Goldman. Together, they discuss the characteristics that shape and support their relationships and their artmaking before turning to Warren & Jane’s work, using their personal experiences to guide reflection. “Hearing the Brush: The Painting and Poetry of Warren and Jane Rohrer” is on view through July 10, 2022.2022-05-1343 min
WHBLE Presents Education As Liberation Hosted by Ah-Keisha McCansEducation As Liberation: Time Capsule Season 2: Episode 32About our Podcast Series:
WHBLE founder, award-winning writer, director and applied theatre educator, Ah-Keisha McCans, hosts conversations with educators, school leaders, parents, and students to discuss the state of education, and systemic problems facing youth in schools.
Education as Liberation Podcast season two’s theme is Time Capsule. Featuring interviews spanning the summer of 2020 until Fall of 2021, we reflect on education yester-year-today-future. How much has changed since the pandemic started? How much remains the same? Is education on the path towards liberation or must a new system be built up?
About Our Guest...2022-04-2946 min
Studio Noize: Black Art PodcastCreating the Context w/ curator and writer TK SmithStudio Noize bringing in the big guns to discuss the wide world of Black art. In episode 133 we talk to the curator, writer, and cultural historian TK Smith about his work creating and explaining the context in which Black art is produced. We get into his curatorial practice which includes shows at the Zuckerman Museum of Art in Kennesaw, GA, and the Woodmere Art Museum in Philadelphia. Tk has written for Art In America, the Monument Lab Bulletin, and Art Papers. He tells us how he reviews shows and what were some of his favorite shows he’s seen re...2022-03-081h 09
Woodmere Diving Board PodcastDon't Feed the Art: Woodmere's Animal MenagerieIn this episode, Woodmere's CEO & Director Bill Valerio takes us on a behind-the-scenes tour of our newest exhibition, "Don't Feed the Art: Woodmere's Animal Menagerie." You'll hear from four museum staff members as they dive into the creation of an art exhibition. What does a curator do? How can a museum inspire visitors to engage with artwork? How does a museum take care of an art collection? Learn the answers to these questions and more!2022-02-1629 min
A Photographic LifeA Photographic Life - 190: Plus Jeffery StockbridgeIn episode 190 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on creative freedom, preparing digital images for print and this year's Christmas for photographers.
Plus this week photographer Jefferey Stockbridge take on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which he answer's the question ‘What Does Photography Mean to You?’
Jeffrey Stockbridge was born in 1982 and is a Philadelphia-based photographer and fine art printer. Stockbridge graduated from Drexel University in 2005 and opened a premier fine-art printing business, Stockbridge Fine Art Print in 2009. He is known for his large-format colour...2021-12-1520 minWoodmere Diving Board PodcastBody Language: The Art of Larry DayOn this episode, we’re diving into the masterful work of the late Philadelphia artist, Larry Day. He was known as “The Dean of Philadelphia Painters” and was very much the “Art-Historian Artist.” Day lived from 1921 – 1998 and spent most of his life in Cheltenham Township just outside of Philadelphia.
Woodmere has been an avid collector of Day’s work, and is thrilled to be presenting "Body Language: The Art of Larry Day." It’s a unique multi-part exhibition that Woodmere is organizing together with University of the Arts and Arcadia University.
We’ll be spending this episode hearing from Ruth Fine and David Bin...2021-09-2037 minWoodmere Diving Board PodcastCalligraphy Of DreamsWelcome to Diving Board. A show about artists, the art they create and the wide range of social and cultural ideas they explore.
On this episode, we’re going to dive into the work of artist and poet Roland Ayers, and our latest exhibition of his work called Calligraphy of Dreams.2021-07-0143 min
Woodmere Diving Board PodcastLa Cresta: Earth SculptureSyd Carpenter and Steve Donegan discuss La Cresta, the earth sculpture that the artists have been cultivating over the last year on the grounds at Woodmere Art Museum in Philadelphia. This is a work of art about the earth itself and the history of the land on which Woodmere stands.2021-06-0127 min
Woodmere Diving Board PodcastSam Feinstein and Group '55A group of painters, architects, dancers, and composers came together in 1955 to participate in Group '55, which was dedicated to exploring the new language of abstraction across the sectors of the arts and sharing these ideas with the public. This episode accompanies three exhibitions, Sam Feinstein: Immersive Abstraction, Group '55 and Midcentury Abstraction in Philadelphia, and Sam Feinstein: The Early Years, at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, all on view through January 24, 2021. Artists in midcentury Philadelphia sought spirituality and meaning in abstraction, and we learn more about this legacy in the arts from Barbara Wolanin, the guest curator of Woodmere's shows...2020-09-2234 minWoodmere Diving Board PodcastAfrica in the Arts of Philadelphia: Afrocentric Jazz and Fashion ShowHost and Museum Director, Bill Valerio, discusses the concept behind the Afrocentric Jazz and Fashion Show — how it’s taking place in the context of the pandemic and our current need to examine the roots and manifestations of racial injustice. The inspiration for this event is Woodmere's exhibition, Africa in the Arts of Philadelphia, on view at Woodmere through September 7, 2020. Guests include Warren Oree, leader of the Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble and co-founder of Lifeline Music Coalition, and fashion designer Julia Turner Lowe.2020-08-1831 min
The Silent Film Music Podcast with Ben Modelep. 36: scoring Robin Hood and a 1927 Carmen, using the orchestral and cartoony sounds of a theatre organ, more live-streamingOn this episode Ben talks about: using music an audience may or may not expect to hear during a film in preparing scores for shows of Fairbanks' "Robin Hood" and Raoul Walsh's "Loves of Carmen"; using underscore to help smooth over missing footage; playing the theatre organ like it's an orchestra and sparingly using its "toy counter"; expanding his live-streamed silent film shows beyond his weekly "Silent Comedy Watch Party", and more.
episode 36: "Famous Players and Famous Melodies"
Silent Comedy Watch Party updateAccompanying Westerns - Art Acord in The Showdown and William S. Hart in Three Word BrandFairbanks’s Robin Ho...2020-06-1059 min
The Silent Film Music Podcast with Ben Modelep. 36: scoring Robin Hood and a 1927 Carmen, using the orchestral and cartoony sounds of a theatre organ, more live-streamingOn this episode Ben talks about: using music an audience may or may not expect to hear during a film in preparing scores for shows of Fairbanks' "Robin Hood" and Raoul Walsh's "Loves of Carmen"; using underscore to help smooth over missing footage; playing the theatre organ like it's an orchestra and sparingly using its "toy counter"; expanding his live-streamed silent film shows beyond his weekly "Silent Comedy Watch Party", and more.
episode 36: "Famous Players and Famous Melodies"
Silent Comedy Watch Party updateAccompanying Westerns - Art Acord in The Showdown and William S. Hart in Three Word BrandFairbanks’s Robin Ho...2020-06-1059 minWoodmere Diving Board PodcastIntroducing Diving Board 2020This episode of Diving Board launches a new direction for the podcast, revisiting conversations about art, race, and social justice with Ursula Rucker, Jerry Pinkney, Suzanne Burgess, James Morton, Syd Carpenter, and Karen Warrington. The new series is called Diving Board 2020 and we will be asking those speakers we have already heard from, "what has changed and what is different? How do we move forward together? And, "What is the role of an art museum?" We will also be engaging with new voices.2020-06-0827 minWoodmere Diving Board PodcastGilbert Lewis: Many Faces, Many FiguresGilbert Lewis (born 1945) is a leading figurative painter in Philadelphia known for his sensitive and thoughtful portrayals of the gay male experience during a time when self-identity and expression required particular courage. Interviews in this episode span close relationships with Lewis throughout his career, including painter, Jody Pinto; model, Tony Rullo; former art dealer and gallerist, Noël Butcher Hanley; and former partner and caretaker, Eric Rymshaw. Woodmere Art Museum's exhibition, Gilbert Lewis: Many Faces, Many Figures, is on view July 18 through October 25, 2020, and is presented in tandem with exhibitions at The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, William Way L...2020-06-0126 minWoodmere Diving Board PodcastAfrica in the Arts of Philadelphia | Episode 4: A Conversation with Barbara BullockA journey in Africa and Philadelphia: A conversation with artist Barbara Bullock. This episode is part of a series created for “Africa in the Arts of Philadelphia: Bullock, Searles, and Twins Seven-Seven,” an exhibition on view at Woodmere Art Museum from February 8 through May 17, 2020. Woodmere, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is dedicated to the telling the story of the art and artists of the region.2020-02-0735 minWoodmere Diving Board PodcastAfrica in the Arts of Philadelphia | Episode 3: A Conversation with George JevremovićTwins Seven-Seven and Material Culture: A conversation with George Jevremović. This episode is part of a series created for “Africa in the Arts of Philadelphia: Bullock, Searles, and Twins Seven-Seven,” an exhibition on view at Woodmere Art Museum from February 8 through May 17, 2020. Woodmere, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is dedicated to telling the story of the art and artists of the region.2020-02-0725 minWoodmere Diving Board PodcastAfrica in the Arts of Philadelphia | Episode 2: A Conversation with Karen WarringtonDance and Art: A conversation with Karen Warrington, lead dancer in the Ile-Ife Afro-American Dance Ensemble. This episode is part of a series created for “Africa in the Arts of Philadelphia: Bullock, Searles, and Twins Seven-Seven,” an exhibition on view at Woodmere Art Museum from February 8 through May 17, 2020. Woodmere, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is dedicated to telling the story of the art and artists of the region.2020-02-0734 minWoodmere Diving Board PodcastAfrica in the Arts of Philadelphia | Episode 1: A Conversation with Susanna GoldA new vocabulary in the visual arts, Africa in the Arts of Philadelphia: A conversation with Guest Curator, Susanna W. Gold, PhD. This episode is part of a series created for “Africa in the Arts of Philadelphia: Bullock, Searles, and Twins Seven-Seven,” an exhibition on view at Woodmere Art Museum from February 8 through May 17, 2020. Woodmere, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is dedicated to the telling the story of the art and artists of the region.2020-02-0713 minWoodmere Diving Board PodcastIntroducing Africa in the Arts of Philadelphia | IntroAfrica in the Arts of Philadelphia: Introduction to the Podcast Series. “Africa in the Arts of Philadelphia: Bullock, Searles, and Twins Seven-Seven” is an exhibition on view at Woodmere Art Museum from February 8 through May 17, 2020. Woodmere, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is dedicated to telling the story of the art and artists of the region.2020-02-0705 min
Woodmere Diving Board PodcastOur Town: A Retrospective of Edith NeffAmong the great figurative painters of the late twentieth century, Edith Neff (1943-1995) was ahead of her time in depicting race, gender, and class in the public spaces of Philadelphia. Community educator, Ebony DeBrest, and Program Director, Nima Koliwad, of the Mount Airy Learning Tree (MALT), discuss Neff’s work with William Valerio, Director of Woodmere Art Museum. MALT was founded in 1980 and celebrates the diversity of Northwest Philadelphia, bringing together neighbors to share a wide variety of ideas, information, and skills in informal learning environments.2019-09-2733 min
Woodmere Diving Board PodcastThe Woodmere Annual (2019)Eileen Neff, the photographer, installation artist, and art critic, is the juror of Woodmere’s 2019 Annual. In conversation with hosts Bill Valerio and Stephanie Marudas, Neff discusses the ideas that interest her in the contemporary art scene in Philadelphia and the manner in which those ideas emerge in the show. "Second Nature: The Poetics of Re-presentation” is on view through September 2, 2019. The 94 artists selected explore the interplay of realism and illusion, relationships between truth, visual authority, authenticity, and imagination.2019-05-3127 min
Woodmere Diving Board PodcastFreedoms Journal | Episode 5Freedom's Journal: The Art of Jerry Pinkney (Episode 5 of 5):
Warren Oree and the Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble interpret “Minty: A Story of Young Harriet Tubman” by Alan Schroeder. Warren Oree, composer, arranger, and bass; Suzanne Burgess, vocals; Adam Faulk, synthesizer, Frank Butrey, guitar, Greg “Juju” Jones, drums, Larry Price, saxophone, and Doug Pablo Edwards, percussion.2019-02-1523 min
Woodmere Diving Board PodcastFreedoms Journal: The Art of Jerry Pinkney | Episode 1Freedom's Journal: The Art of Jerry Pinkney (Episode 1 of 5):
Renowned illustrator and watercolorist Jerry Pinkney and Crystal Lucky, Associate Professor of English and Associate Dean at Villanova University, discuss African American history and both visual and literary interpretations of slavery, the Middle Passage, and the Underground Railroad. Their dialogue covers how the terrible legacy of slavery is felt in the culture of America today, and how there is also an “arc of promise." They discuss how to teach this hard history to children.2019-02-1535 min
Woodmere Diving Board PodcastFreedoms Journal | Episode 2Freedom's Journal: The Art of Jerry Pinkney (Episode 2 of 5):
Bass player and composer Warren Oree and vocalist Suzanne Burgess discuss art, music, and race in relation to their musical interpretations of two books illustrated by Jerry Pinkney: Julius Lester's “The Old African” and Alan Schroeder’s “Minty: A Story of Young Harriet Tubman.” Topics include resistance, resilience, and the intertwinement of power and beauty in the arts.2019-02-1526 min
Woodmere Diving Board PodcastFreedoms Journal | Episode 3Freedom's Journal: The Art of Jerry Pinkney (Episode 3 of 5):
Renowned illustrator and watercolorist Jerry Pinkney takes us on a journey through the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia, where he was raised. Pinkney describes growing up on East Earlham Street in the 1940s and 50s, and how his passion for history evolved in relation to the culture of his family and friends and the tangible presence of American history in Germantown.2019-02-1540 min
Woodmere Diving Board PodcastFreedoms Journal | Episode 4Freedom's Journal: The Art of Jerry Pinkney (Episode 4 of 5):
Warren Oree, and the Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble interpret “The Old African,” by Julius Lester. Warren Oree, composer and arranger, vocals and bass; Suzanne Burgess, vocals; Adam Faulk, synthesizer; Frank Butrey, acoustic guitar; Greg “Juju” Jones, drums; Larry Price, saxophone, and Doug Pablo Edwards, percussion.2019-02-151h 05
BAIA TalksBAIA Talks: Ulysses MarshallNajee Dorsey in conversation with Ulysses Marshall. Mr. Marshall was born in 1946 in Vienna, Georgia. He was educated at Albany State University in Albany, Georgia in sociology. He received his Bachelor's of Fine Arts degree from the Maryland Institute College of Arts in Baltimore. Furthermore, he went onto receive his Masters degree from Baltimore, Maryland. He is the receipient of the Distinguished Whitney Independent Study Fellowship, New York. He has also received the Phillip Morris Fellowship and several Maryland State Art Council Individual Artist Awards.Trained as a painter, Ulysses Marshall works principally in collage, paper doll and mixed media...2018-12-191h 03
Woodmere Diving Board PodcastThe Pennsylvania Landscape in Impressionism and Contemporary ArtJoin us as we dive into the idea of the landscape as a powerful metaphor for the journey of life that we're all on. As part of Woodmere's "Pennsylvania Landscape in Impressionism and Contemporary Art” exhibition, we’ll hear from various artists and curators like Brian Peterson, Emily Brown, Peter Rose, Keith McManus and Ron Tarver. We'll explore parallel tracks in the way today’s artists view and love the beauty of the landscape, just as the Pennsylvania impressionists had more than a century ago, and how the urgency to preserve it still remains as Maura McCarthy of the Friends of the...2018-09-2131 min
Woodmere Diving Board PodcastFast Lane: The NASCAR Photography of Darryl MoranSpeed, action, danger—these are the defining elements of Darryl Moran’s stock car racing photographs. The first official photographer hired by NASCAR in the early 1990s, Moran was responsible for capturing all aspects of the races. Hear what it feels like to document these events from Moran's perspective and from photojournalist, Cheryl Senter. We'll also discuss the many aspects of race day with Nick Yzzi and Derek Jones, two people with first-hand knowledge of sitting behind the wheel as the green flag signals the start of the race.2018-07-0232 min
Woodmere Diving Board PodcastThe Woodmere Annual (2018)The Woodmere Annual is a juried exhibition of contemporary art in Philadelphia, now in its 77th year. Syd Carpenter, this year's juror, is a sculptor and professor of studio art at Swarthmore College. From over 600 artists who submitted work for consideration, Carpenter selected works by 76 artists whose practices references the land, the transience of the body, and movement through space. In this episode, we talk with Carpenter about her own work on view in the exhibition, and that of Barbara Bullock and Selma Burke. We also discuss themes and ideas with a representative group of artists in the show, including...2018-05-1540 min
Woodmere Diving Board PodcastCharles Santore: Fifty Years of Art and StorytellingIn this episode, we dive in with illustrator Charles Santore. A South Philadelphia native who became famous for the TV Guide covers he made from 1972 to 1985, Santore worked for the Saturday Evening Post, Time, Life, and other major publications. He made the leap into children's book illustration in 1985, and to this day is celebrated for the virtuosity of his watercolor technique and unique ability to breathe new life into classic tales, from Aesop's Fables and Noah's Ark, to Paul Revere's Ride to the Wizard of Oz. We explore Santore's philosophy on art and life, and the social and cultural ideas...2018-02-2031 min
Woodmere Diving Board PodcastPart 3 - Reclaiming Violet Oakley and Why She Matters TodayIn this episode, we'll connect the importance of Violet and her work to present day artists and scholars including Ursula Rucker and Sylvia Yount, two amazing women that continue Oakley's legacy of pushing boundaries in new and exciting ways. Philadelphia-based contemporary artist Peter Paone begins this episode reflecting on his connection to Oakley through her life partner, Edith Emerson.2018-01-0119 min
Woodmere Diving Board PodcastDiving Board Podcast PreviewIn this 3-part pilot series, the story of an important Philadelphia artist and civic leader named Violet Oakley is told through engaging conversations with a variety of today's artists and art scholars.2018-01-0104 min
Woodmere Diving Board PodcastPart 1 - Violet Oakley: The Artist and The PersonGet to know Violet Oakley, the person and the life experiences that helped shape her mission as an artist. Patricia Likos-Ricci, an art historian at Elizabethtown College, who is the lead scholar on Violet Oakley and the Guest Curator of Woodmere's exhibition, A Grand Vision: Violet Oakley and the American Renaissance, provides insight into Oakley's fascinating life.2018-01-0119 min
Woodmere Diving Board PodcastPart 2 - Violet’s Vision: Her Murals in the Pennsylvania State CapitolDive into Oakley’s vision through her murals at the Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg. Part 2 explores the importance of some of Oakley's work at arguably her most important commission. You'll hear about what the murals represent, and you’ll even hear Violet in her own voice telling you what they’re all about.2018-01-0120 min
Tranquility du JourCreative LivingCreative Living with Jennifer Schelter. In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, we discuss Jennifer's inspiration behind a performance piece called Breaking Ground, how her writing practice is the underpinning of her creative life, and how life has evolved since she was on the show in 2015. Congrats to Katherine for winning a signed copy of A Paris Year in the recent giveaway! Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #403: Creative Living Upcoming Events Writing in the Woods in West Virginia: October 27-29 {4 spots left} Yoga, Mindfulness + Creativity in Cost...2017-08-2139 min
A Book and a ChatA Book and a Chat with Deby EisenbergDebut novelist Deby Eisenberg hits the ground running with PICTURES OF THE PAST, an epic family and historical saga, sweeping through Chicago, Paris and Berlin, reliving events from pre-World War II Europe, but beginning in contemporary times. An Impressionist painting, hanging for decades in the Art Institute of Chicago and donated by the charismatic philanthropist Taylor Woodmere, is challenged by an elderly woman as a Nazi theft.
A story that spans decades2012-02-0330 min