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04/23/2026

Will I see you there?

12/15/2025

Another day in the cycle of an estate Cleanout

12/11/2025

I’m so proud of my friend Claire Rosen, a spectacular creative talent. A glorious book and must- have for every art and design aficionado. Congratulations girl!!!
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Shop Woodmere Art Museum’s HOLIDAY POP UP SHOP, Charles Knox Smith Hall in Chestnut Hill, for your copy.

11/28/2025

Shopping alert! Woodmere’s holiday pop up is a bonbon shop for kids and grownups alike. Housed in Chestnut Hill’s Charles Knox Smith Hall, the store is brimming with a delicious assortment of treats for everyone on your list (including yourself!) Represented area artists and designers include .barag .sanchez92 Just like the museum’s collection the shop team searched for offerings that tell the story of Philadephia creatives and their creations. Shop small, shop local. Let your dollars support causes that directly matter to our small and mighty community like regional fine arts. Spread the love ❤️

11/14/2025

The books have arrived!! Woodmere: Telling the Story of Philadelphia’s Art and Artist is finally here, and just in time for the opening of the new Frances M. Maguire Hall .

Writing the book was an honor and a tremendous collaborative endeavor. I’m deeply grateful to everyone who shared their time, stories, and trust. What we ended up with isn’t just a book about art — it’s a love letter to this city’s creative heartbeat.

Hoping this is one of many more projects that celebrate the passion of people and organizations shaping art and culture past and present. Special shoutout to , the incredible Woodmere staff including Laura Heemer, Amy Ferracci, Marie Latham, Hildy Tow and Rick Ortwein. The editorial/ design team of Barb Barnett, Kelly Tenan and Gretchen Dykstra. And our printer in Slovenia, Greenleaf.

10/12/2025

The lyrical figurative abstract tapestry by Philadelphia-based textile artist Gerri Spilka now accompanies artworks by painter , Tom Chimes and Alberto Giacometti in this Philadelphia home.

04/11/2025

Thanks to friends and family who trekked to South Jersey’s hinterlands for the opening of John Nazarewycz encore exhibition “Incantations” On view through May. DM for a private tour.

04/11/2025

Boom: Art & Design in the 40s, co-curated by the extraordinary Dilys Blum, opened tonight at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Don’t walk, run! to see it.

03/12/2025

This year's InLiquid benefit beats all! Won't you join me for EAT on 3/20 or BASH the finale on 3/22? Get your tickets now and support art, artists, and this small but mighty nonprofit.

The Dina Wind Art Foundation is proud to be a sponsor of InLiquid's annual fundraiser auction, March for Art! ⁠
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Until March 22, over 300 works of fine art are curated in one room, where InLiquid hosts a variety of events to connect the area’s artists and arts professionals with the general public.⁠
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Unlike many charity auctions, InLiquid splits the proceeds from each sale with the artists so that proceeds directly benefit the community and InLiquid’s non-profit mission.⁠
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Learn more through the link below ~⁠

https://www.inliquid.org/marchforart
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01/27/2025

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01/12/2025

Artists seem to be a different breed when it comes to promoting their own work. At least that’s true of the one I live with. So I invite you to check out John’s new website (JohnNazarewycz.com) highlighting the oil paintings and conte drawings he has created here at Falls Roadhouse over the past couple years. Thank you Robin Goffman of Studio RBG (RobinGoffman.com) for your graphic design talent. A shout out to Ed Wheeler for the leap portrait. Also grateful to Jack Ramsdale for his professional photography services.