Thanks to everyone who has already signed up for this week’s webinars on cultural critique. A lot of people are paying the suggested $25, and others are paying $10, $5, or $1. Every level of support is meaningful for our small nonprofit operation, and we love making these educational events accessible to all, regardless of income.
These 90-minute Zoom classes include a 30-minute Q&A with BSR editors and writers, and everyone who joins us will come away with a stronger understanding of how we develop critique, and why it’s so important—whether you’re a journalist yourself, or an arts lover looking for insight on the reviews you enjoy reading. We will break down real examples of critical discourse from recent BSR coverage, and even head into the wilds of my inbox as editor-in-chief (if you dare).
Both sessions will be recorded, so everyone who registers can join them live or watch later, but of course we recommend joining us live so you can participate in the discussion.
Intro to review-writing is happening TONIGHT (Wednesday July 16). BAD REVIEWS: How to write them and why we need them is happening tomorrow (Thursday July 17). Both classes will be on Zoom at 6:30pm ET, so you can join from anywhere in the world by clicking a link (so far we have students from three continents). And remember that everyone who registers will get an invitation to a private in-person BSR meetup with our staff and writers on July 24, to continue your arts journalism connections.
This week's reviews
On to this week’s stories! We’re reviewing the latest at the Barnes, including icons like Van Gogh, Cézanne, and Monet; and at the Clay Studio, where an exciting triple exhibition showcases resident artists who arrived in Philly from Hawaii, South Korea, and Cleveland. We’re also taking you to the Northwest for a dreamy production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream staged in the Roxborough woods.
Looking to the future
One thing that I hope shines through at BSR this week is how strongly we believe in our mission for local arts journalism—not only do we provide it today; we’re also actively training the next generation of critics. Join us in the Zoom room for a look at the future of arts journalism, which exists thanks to your support.
Alaina Johns
BSR editor-in-chief
