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    Finalists named in Knight Arts Challenge Philadelphia

    Published January 14, 2013 by

    Photo Credit: BalletX Today we’re proud to share a group of new and innovative ideas to enrich Philadelphia’s cultural scene. Sixty-nine innovative ideas have been chosen as finalists in the 2013 Knight Arts Challenge Philadelphia. Arising from more than 1,200 applicants, the finalists below represent the rich cultural and artistic diversity of the city. From public art to jazz to film, printmaking and more they are born from the minds of people and organizations that seek to transform the experience of art in Philadelphia. We started the Knight Arts Challenge in Philadelphia three years ago because we believe the arts can engage and enrich communities. We recognize great ideas can start from anywhere — with individuals, artist-driven organizations or at the city’s premier cultural institutions. That’s why the $9 million challenge is open to the entire community. We asked a bold, original question: “What’s your best idea for the arts in Philadelphia?” And we’re delighted to share your responses. Read on below for the full list of finalists and their ideas. And stay tuned, winners will be announced in the spring! We congratulate the finalists and thank everyone who submitted an idea!
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    Finalists named in Knight Arts Challenge Philadelphia

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    By Donna Frisby-Greenwood, Knight Foundation Program Director/Philadelphia Today we’re proud to share a group of new and innovative ideas to enrich Philadelphia’s cultural scene. Sixty-nine innovative ideas have been chosen as finalists in the 2013 Knight Arts Challenge Philadelphia. Arising from more than 1,200 applicants, the finalists below represent the...
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    Roofless Records 2012 recap

    Published January 11, 2013 by

    By Matt, Roofless Records 2012 was nonstop nuts! We released two records, hosted over 30 events, and were blacklisted from two major venues! Holly Hunt record/Skeleton Warrior record Holly Hunt - "Year One" 2xLP - Click here to buy on 150g 2xLP or as a high-quality digital download Ten days...
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    When painting is sculpture, and vice versa

    Published January 11, 2013 by

    Ted Larsen. "Being a painter who no longer paints leaves me open to many different paths” is the way Ted Larsen describes his sculptural process. And indeed his lovely metal works have a painterly feel as much as they do three-dimensional objects. For his latest series...
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    Homegrown soprano star plans Sunday recital

    Published January 11, 2013 by

    Nadine Sierra. It’s another very busy weekend for classical music in South Florida, and one that includes the Simone Dinnerstein Goldberg Variations recital at the Knight Concert Hall, which promises to be a memorable piano event. But among the other things happening that same Sunday is...
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    Regie Cabico speaks out in Miami

    Published January 10, 2013 by

    Regie Cabico is fierce. He is a dark angel with sharp angles who delivers spoken word with wit and humor and love. His sense of what's right and what's unjust permeates his work without overwhelming his delivery. For one week, playwright, comedian, queer poet and spoken word vixen Regie Cabico...
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    Modern Mondays at the Bechtler

    Published January 10, 2013 by

    Bechtler Museum's Modern Mondays logo. The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art’s Modern Mondays series kicks off this year on January 14th with a film screening of “Alberto Giacometti: What is a Head?” This program series is intended to provide an informal and interactive opportunity for visitors...
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    The Clay Studio’s guerrilla mug assault

    Published January 10, 2013 by

    Do you care about the environment? Do you love coffee? How about unique, handmade artwork? Well then you may be curious to hear about a recent project by Old City’s Clay Studio. The Guerrilla Mug Assault, a project which received a 2012 Knight Arts grant, provided hundreds of free coffee...