Creative economy
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Huge changes to the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts will impact the Philly cultural scene
Local artists are fighting for the power to tell their stories
An overhaul to the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts will have a major impact on Philly’s creative sector, cutting diversity programs, operating dollars, and funding for apprenticeships and small companies. Camille Bacon-Smith looks closer.
Features
7 minute read
The BSR Podcast: Talking with Alaina Johns and Kyle V. Hiller
What 20 years of arts journalism mean to us and the community
Editor-in-chief Alaina Johns and associate editor Kyle V. Hiller join Darnelle Radford in the virtual studio for a chat about the importance of arts journalism, how BSR has overcome adversity many times over, and what to look forward to this spring.
Podcast
1 minute read
BSR writers speak up after the Readers Decide campaign
“I have never seen readers respond so quickly.”
See for yourself what BSR writers had to say when they learned we met our $10K goal to close a spring funding gap with our Readers Decide campaign in March.
Editorials
4 minute read
A video update on the BSR Readers Decide campaign
Alaina and Neil talk about what's at stake in the last days of our March fundraiser
Neil and Alaina chat for 10 minutes about the latest on our BSR Readers Decide campaign, including some interesting stats and what donors have been saying. You have until Tuesday, March 31, to join the campaign!
Editorials
1 minute read
The readers are deciding: An update on our campaign to save BSR’s spring coverage
We asked. And readers are stepping up.
Our Readers Decide campaign has been running for three weeks. Here's what you, our readers, have shown us in that time.
Editorials
4 minute read
This March, BSR readers decide: Do we reduce our coverage?
BSR has a funding gap this spring. Readers have a chance to step in.
Nonprofit arts media is tough going these days, but this work is important, and we know Philly values it. If you have the means, BSR needs your support for our Readers Decide campaign, running through Tuesday, March 31.
Editorials
2 minute read
Meg Saligman presents the Ministry of Awe
Creative currency
The Ministry of Awe is an art space that inspires connection and explores art through communication and technology. McCaillaigh Rouse previews.
Profiles
3 minute read
South Philly artist studio The Whole Shebang turns 10
Thriving through the odds
A studio for dancers and artists in South Philly continues to survive and provide for the community. Katherine Desimine profiles.
Profiles
4 minute read
Bringing improv to classrooms with the Unscripted Project
“Building confident young people”
The Unscripted Project brings improv comedy to high school classrooms, teaching students skills and values of confidence and community. Kiran Pandey profiles.
Profiles
3 minute read
Philly arts and culture PR is suffering. Here’s why that matters to audiences.
It’s getting harder for us to work with the arts institutions we cover.
With nearly 20 years as a journalist on Philly’s arts and culture scene, Alaina Johns has a clear eye on its trends, including a worrying situation with arts PR that affects everyone, including audiences.
Editorials
6 minute read