On the eve of the semiquincentennial, a new citywide art festival asks WHAT NOW?

On the eve of the semiquincentennial, a new citywide art festival asks WHAT NOW?

In this episode, host Rebecca Johnson chats with Kathy Sachs, founder and chair of ArtPhilly [https://www.artphilly.org/], the organization behind What Now: 2026 [https://www.artphilly.org/what-now], a new multidisciplinary citywide art festival. That ambitious undertaking, featuring over 30 original projects and 100 events, is taking place May 27-July 2.  CLICK HERE [https://www.artphilly.org/what-now] for a calendar and information on tickets.  Subscribe so you never miss an episode! Bed music is by Ghost Beatz. To learn more, head to DesignPhiladelphia.org [https://designphiladelphia.org/].

Daniela Holt Voith still loves being an architect

In this episode, host Rebecca Johnson chats with Daniela Holt Voith, founding principal at Voith & Mactavish Architects [https://voithandmactavish.com/]. She takes us through her long career, from an alternative education in the Philly burbs, to Bryn Mawr, to breaking new ground as designer of innovative, beautiful buildings on campuses near and far.  Subscribe so you never miss an episode! Bed music is by Ghost Beatz. To learn more, head to DesignPhiladelphia.org [https://designphiladelphia.org/].

Jermaine Jenkins is in his "YES" era

In this episode, host Rebecca Johnson chats with Jermaine Jenkins, Director of Development & Strategic Partnerships at DesignPhiladelphia and AIA Philadelphia. A creative and social force, Jenkins has connections across the city. They chat about his lifelong love of art and design, his "YES" era, and an ideal day out in the city.   And HERE [https://www.visitpham.org/friends-groups/collab] to learn more about Collab, Philadelphia Art Museum's modern and contemporary design group. Subscribe so you never miss an episode! Bed music is by Ghost Beatz. To learn more, head to DesignPhiladelphia.org [https://designphiladelphia.org/].

Lindsey Scannapieco of Scout (+ a big announcement!)

In this episode, host Rebecca Johnson chats with Lindsey Scannapieco of Scout [https://www.scout-ltd.com/], a community-centric adaptive reuse firm known for its revitilization of Bok and its recent purchase of Hamilton Hall, a prized piece of Broad Street real estate that came on the market after the abrupt closure of University of the Arts.  They discuss the developer's career path, competing for a place on the Avenue of the Arts, and — DRUMROLL PLEASE — DesignPhiladelphia's planned move into Hamilton Hall, recently rechristened as the Village of Industry and Art (VIA).    The DesignPhiladelphia Festival is happening October 1-12, 2025. Click here for more information [https://designphiladelphia.org/pages/festival]. Subscribe so you never miss an episode! Bed music is by Ghost Beatz. To learn more, head to DesignPhiladelphia.org [https://designphiladelphia.org/].

Claudette McCarron of CBM Creative

In this episode, host Rebecca Johnson chats with Claudette McCarron of CBM Creative [https://www.cbmcreative.com/], a Philadelphia-based interior design firm. She shares her winding path to the field, talks about her stewardship of the local AAPI Design Alliance [https://aapida.com/philadelphia], and makes a pitch for community-building as a priority.  The DesignPhiladelphia Festival is happening October 1-12, 2025. Click here for more information [https://designphiladelphia.org/pages/festival]. Subscribe so you never miss an episode! Bed music is by Ghost Beatz. To learn more, head to DesignPhiladelphia.org [https://designphiladelphia.org/].