Bill Perthes, the Bernard C. Watson Director of Adult Education for the Barnes Foundation discussed founder Albert Barnes and his foundation's history and mission as they celebrate their 120 Anniversary.  

This summer, the Barnes Foundation and Mural Arts Philadelphia present Visions, an exhibition of original work created by artists from Mural Arts Philadelphia’s Guild program and artists at State Correctional Institution Phoenix (SCI Phoenix), southeast Pennsylvania’s maximum-security prison for men.

The Guild is a paid apprenticeship program that gives justice-impacted young people the opportunity to develop marketable job skills, reconnect with their community, and explore the transformative power of art.   

The Barnes and Mural Arts launched their collaborative restorative justice initiative in 2018 with art education classes led by Barnes educators and printmaking workshops held at Philadelphia studios. Workshops have taken place at the print studio at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) and, for the past several years, Second State Press.  The program engages individuals who are incarcerated or on parole, probation, home detainment, or work release, and those with open criminal cases, by providing opportunities to reconnect with society in productive ways through community engagement, skill-building, and collaborative mural projects.

Free with general admission to the Barnes, Visions will be on view in the first-floor classroom of the Collection Gallery now through August 26, 2024.

We also discussed the current exhibit, Matisse & Renoir in a New Light.  The exhibit is supported by classes and workshops at the Barnes and online to allow an international audience.  Visit July and August classes.    

Additional classes include Impressionism and Japonisme, Art & Literature of the Harlem Renaissance and Bill’s own Close-Looking Immersion: William Glackens’s The Raft.

For more information about the Barnes Foundation, visit BarnesFoundation.org. 

Bill Perthes, the Bernard C. Watson Director of Adult Education for the Barnes Foundation discussed founder Albert Barnes and his foundation's history and mission as they celebrate their 120 Anniversary.  
This summer, the Barnes Foundation and Mural Arts Philadelphia present Visions, an exhibition of original work created by artists from Mural Arts Philadelphia’s Guild program and artists at State Correctional Institution Phoenix (SCI Phoenix), southeast Pennsylvania’s maximum-security prison for men.
The Guild is a paid apprenticeship program that gives justice-impacted young people the opportunity to develop marketable job skills, reconnect with their community, and explore the transformative power of art.   
The Barnes and Mural Arts launched their collaborative restorative justice initiative in 2018 with art education classes led by Barnes educators and printmaking workshops held at Philadelphia studios. Workshops have taken place at the print studio at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) and, for the past several years, Second State Press.  The program engages individuals who are incarcerated or on parole, probation, home detainment, or work release, and those with open criminal cases, by providing opportunities to reconnect with society in productive ways through community engagement, skill-building, and collaborative mural projects.
Free with general admission to the Barnes, Visions will be on view in the first-floor classroom of the Collection Gallery now through August 26, 2024.
We also discussed the current exhibit, Matisse &amp; Renoir in a New Light.  The exhibit is supported by classes and workshops at the Barnes and online to allow an international audience.  Visit <a href="https://www.barnesfoundation.org/classes/matisse-and-renoir-in-a-new-light-july">July</a> and <a href="https://www.barnesfoundation.org/classes/matisse-and-renoir-in-a-new-light-august">August</a> classes.    
Additional classes include <a href="https://www.barnesfoundation.org/classes/impressionism-and-japonisme-cross-cultural-exchange">Impressionism and Japonisme</a>, <a href="https://www.barnesfoundation.org/classes/art-and-literature-harlem-renaissance-2024">Art &amp; Literature of the Harlem Renaissance</a> and Bill’s own <a href="https://www.barnesfoundation.org/classes/close-looking-immersion-glackens-raft">Close-Looking Immersion: William Glackens’s The Raft</a>.
For more information about the Barnes Foundation, visit <a href="http://www.BarnesFoundation.org">BarnesFoundation.org</a>.

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The Barnes Foundation and its Educational Opportunities

Sonya Bohmann,  Board Chair of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, discussed their mission of research, education and prevention and support.  We discussed new data, suicide has now become the 11th leading cause of death for adults, up from 12th, with rates for youth rising – depending on the state, to 2nd to 6th leading cause of death. 

She spoke about programs aimed at communities with higher rates but less open conversation, including their L.E.T.S. Save Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention for Black and African American Communities, a presentation created by and for Black people to reduce cultural stigma and raise awareness for individuals who identify as Black or African American.  She also discussed AFSP free programing for students, from Gizmo the dog talking about ‘big feelings’ to younger children, to middle and high-school programs that encourage conversation and listening skills.  She recommends the website Seize the Awkward for guidance on reaching students and young adults.

We talked about 988, now in its second year. She described its funding and the teams answering calls or texts, always a trained counselor, and in many larger cities, a trained mobile response crew.  She notes that older resources, such as 741741, are still operational, too.

She asked for volunteers, anyone can help, either through sharing their own lived experience or by helping with events.  Visit the AFSP website for more information.

We talked about the 20th annual Out of the Darkness Walk, October 6th at a new site, The Mann Center, with its plenty of free parking and beautiful grounds.  Walk-ups are welcome, but you’re encouraged to register now, as an individual or as a team.  If you can’t walk, you can select a team to support for the walk website, AFSP.ORG/PHILLYWALK    Andie Summers of The Andie Summers Show on Beasley Media Group’s 92.5 XTU will be the emcee.

AFSP has added a Kick Off to the Walk where team captains come to pick up their t-shirts, signs, and more for the walk to start rallying their team and all can ‘Dine and Donate.’   On July 17th between 4pm-10pm, everyone is invited to the Texas Roadhouse in Montgomeryville, Downingtown, or Glen Mills, team captains can pick up their gear for the walk and everyone is able to donate through their dining check.  Bring a FLYER posted at 925XTU.com  or AFSP.ORG/PHILLYWALK's website, and 10% of your total bill at Texas Roadhouse will go back to AFSP.

For more information about AFSP visit AFSP.org.

Sonya Bohmann,  Board Chair of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, discussed their mission of research, education and prevention and support.  We discussed new data, suicide has now become the 11th leading cause of death for adults, up from 12th, with rates for youth rising – depending on the state, to 2nd to 6th leading cause of death. 
She spoke about programs aimed at communities with higher rates but less open conversation, including their L.E.T.S. Save Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention for Black and African American Communities, a presentation created by and for Black people to reduce cultural stigma and raise awareness for individuals who identify as Black or African American.  She also discussed AFSP free programing for students, from Gizmo the dog talking about ‘big feelings’ to younger children, to middle and high-school programs that encourage conversation and listening skills.  She recommends the website <a href="https://seizetheawkward.org/">Seize the Awkward</a> for guidance on reaching students and young adults.
We talked about 988, now in its second year. She described its funding and the teams answering calls or texts, always a trained counselor, and in many larger cities, a trained mobile response crew.  She notes that older resources, such as 741741, are still operational, too.
She asked for volunteers, anyone can help, either through sharing their own lived experience or by helping with events.  Visit the AFSP website for more information.
We talked about the 20th annual Out of the Darkness Walk, October 6th at a new site, The Mann Center, with its plenty of free parking and beautiful grounds.  Walk-ups are welcome, but you’re encouraged to register now, as an individual or as a team.  If you can’t walk, you can select a team to support for the walk website, <a href="http://www.AFSP.ORG/PHILLYWALK">AFSP.ORG/PHILLYWALK</a>    Andie Summers of The Andie Summers Show on Beasley Media Group’s 92.5 XTU will be the emcee.
AFSP has added a Kick Off to the Walk where team captains come to pick up their t-shirts, signs, and more for the walk to start rallying their team and all can ‘Dine and Donate.’   On July 17th between 4pm-10pm, everyone is invited to the Texas Roadhouse in Montgomeryville, Downingtown, or Glen Mills, team captains can pick up their gear for the walk and everyone is able to donate through their dining check.  Bring a FLYER posted at 925XTU.com  or AFSP.ORG/PHILLYWALK's website, and 10% of your total bill at Texas Roadhouse will go back to AFSP.
For more information about AFSP visit <a href="http://www.AFSP.org">AFSP.org</a>.

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and the 20th Annual Out of the Darkness Walk

Ross Mitchell, Executive Director of Glen Foerd, discussed the 18-acre public park and historic site located along the Delaware River in Philadelphia, and a Fairmount Park property operated by the Glen Foerd Conservation Corporation in cooperation with Philadelphia Parks and Recreation.  Built in 1850 and enlarged in 1902-03, the estate—consisting of historic gardens, an Italianate-Classical Revival style mansion, and multiple additional structures—was saved from potential development through the activism of dedicated neighbors in 1983. Today, Glen Foerd focuses on welcoming a diverse community through a wide array of programs for all ages.



The Glen Foerd mansion is open for public visitation, free of charge, on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visiting the mansion includes access to areas on all four floors of the house, where pieces from Glen Foerd’s historic collection are on display alongside installations by Artists in Residence.



The grounds of Glen Foerd are open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Access to Glen Foerd is only restricted during private events and after dark.



Glen Foerd offers free public summer events including Third Thursdays, RiverFest, and ArtsFest.  There are also organ concert series featuring the recently restored 1902 Haskell pipe organ.



Glen Foerd promotes art and artists through a Teen Arts program and the Artists in Residence program, soon to feature three artists and performance and word art.



Promoting environmental-based educational programming. Glen Foerd is a founding member of the Riverways Collaboration, a consortium of non-profit organizations working together to create connections among local waterways and communities along the Delaware River. The Riverways Ambassador Program provides high school students with a greater appreciation for Philadelphia’s waterways, and to connect local students with paid hands-on learning experiences that teach them about careers in environmental stewardship. Other waterborne programs include kayaking and open boating and the Riverways boatbuilding program for high school students.

Other programs include Lily P.A.D.S, a children’s play and discovery program during the summer, workshops on crafts and art, and a community garden.

Their signature fundraising event, The Wedding Crashers Ball will be held on Oct. 25, featuring graduates of the Pig Iron theater group, this year’s theme will spoof the ‘Bachelor’ TV series.  

For more information visit www.glenfoerd.org

Ross Mitchell, Executive Director of Glen Foerd, discussed the 18-acre public park and historic site located along the Delaware River in Philadelphia, and a Fairmount Park property operated by the Glen Foerd Conservation Corporation in cooperation with Philadelphia Parks and Recreation.  Built in 1850 and enlarged in 1902-03, the estate—consisting of historic gardens, an Italianate-Classical Revival style mansion, and multiple additional structures—was saved from potential development through the activism of dedicated neighbors in 1983. Today, Glen Foerd focuses on welcoming a diverse community through a wide array of programs for all ages.
 
The Glen Foerd mansion is open for public visitation, free of charge, on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visiting the mansion includes access to areas on all four floors of the house, where pieces from Glen Foerd’s historic collection are on display alongside installations by Artists in Residence.
 
The grounds of Glen Foerd are open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Access to Glen Foerd is only restricted during private events and after dark.
  
Glen Foerd offers free public summer events including Third Thursdays, RiverFest, and ArtsFest.  There are also organ concert series featuring the recently restored 1902 Haskell pipe organ.
 
Glen Foerd promotes art and artists through a Teen Arts program and the Artists in Residence program, soon to feature three artists and performance and word art.
 
Promoting environmental-based educational programming. Glen Foerd is a founding member of the Riverways Collaboration, a consortium of non-profit organizations working together to create connections among local waterways and communities along the Delaware River. The Riverways Ambassador Program provides high school students with a greater appreciation for Philadelphia’s waterways, and to connect local students with paid hands-on learning experiences that teach them about careers in environmental stewardship. Other waterborne programs include kayaking and open boating and the Riverways boatbuilding program for high school students.
Other programs include Lily P.A.D.S, a children’s play and discovery program during the summer, workshops on crafts and art, and a community garden.
Their signature fundraising event, The Wedding Crashers Ball will be held on Oct. 25, featuring graduates of the Pig Iron theater group, this year’s theme will spoof the ‘Bachelor’ TV series.  
For more information visit <a href="http://www.glenfoerd.org">www.glenfoerd.org</a>

Historic Glen Foerd on the Delaware

David Trevaskis, Director, and Bill Baldwin, Deputy Director of the Pro Bono Service for the Pennsylvania Bar Association, discussed membership in the bar, its privileges and responsibilities, in particular rule 6.1, directing attorneys to act in the public good.  Dave spoke of your right to representation in criminal cases and in family law such as parental termination hearings, and the low bar of income that can preclude you from free services.  We discussed civil issues, landlord/tenant disputes, bankruptcy, divorce, where an attorney can save you time and money, yet most are unable to afford legal help.  They spoke of research projects showing that a 3-million-dollar investment in legal services for Philadelphia housing disputes could save the city 53 million dollars in other services, including eviction costs, social services, re-housing and more.  In the case of divorce, lack of representation can add a year to the process, adding costs to both parties. 

The offered resources for people in need of representation, beginning with PALawHelp.org, an online way to see if you qualify for free services, they also discussed pa.freelegalanswers.org, an interactive resource that connects you with attorneys to answer your legal questions.  For residents of New Jersey and Delaware, there s a referral tab.  Bill also recommends your search for help can begin with your local county bar, most offer low or no cost services.

The PA Bar Association offers clinics and online resources, including their Wills for Heroes program, offering first responders and vets free help with wills. For more information visit PABAR.org

David Trevaskis, Director, and Bill Baldwin, Deputy Director of the Pro Bono Service for the Pennsylvania Bar Association, discussed membership in the bar, its privileges and responsibilities, in particular rule 6.1, directing attorneys to act in the public good.  Dave spoke of your right to representation in criminal cases and in family law such as parental termination hearings, and the low bar of income that can preclude you from free services.  We discussed civil issues, landlord/tenant disputes, bankruptcy, divorce, where an attorney can save you time and money, yet most are unable to afford legal help.  They spoke of research projects showing that a 3-million-dollar investment in legal services for Philadelphia housing disputes could save the city 53 million dollars in other services, including eviction costs, social services, re-housing and more.  In the case of divorce, lack of representation can add a year to the process, adding costs to both parties. 
The offered resources for people in need of representation, beginning with <a href="http://www.PALawHelp.org">PALawHelp.org</a>, an online way to see if you qualify for free services, they also discussed <a href="http://www.pa.freelegalanswers.org">pa.freelegalanswers.org</a>, an interactive resource that connects you with attorneys to answer your legal questions.  For residents of New Jersey and Delaware, there s a referral tab.  Bill also recommends your search for help can begin with your local county bar, most offer low or no cost services.
The PA Bar Association offers clinics and online resources, including their Wills for Heroes program, offering first responders and vets free help with wills. For more information visit <a href="http://www.pabar.org">PABAR.org</a>

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