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Arts and Entertainment

Arts & Entertainment: Philadelphia Artist Gains Recognition for Skeleton Crochet Work

April 10, 2017Brian Tom and

Those close to Philadelphia artist Caitlin McCormack describe her as humble, kind-hearted and talented. Though she views her self as “not good enough” and a “burden,” her peers strongly disagree. “She’s just such an incredible artist,” said

Arts and Entertainment

Mantua: Traction Company Gives Artists a Place to Work Together

April 29, 2015

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average change for all occupations is projected to be an 11 percent increase from 2012 to 2022. However, they expect a 1 percent decrease in professional artists. The

Arts and Entertainment

Germantown: Local Artists Display Their Work in Underused Buildings

February 2, 2013

On Friday morning, the office space at 322 W. Chelten Ave. stood empty; only red, white and blue walls remained from its time as an Obama for America headquarters. By Friday evening, artwork covered the

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