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Enjoy a curated selection of videos and episodes of our Diving Board podcast.

Hosted by Woodmere's Director and CEO, Bill Valerio and Stephanie Marudas of Kouvenda Media, Diving Board is a show about artists, the art they create, and diving into a wide range of social and cultural ideas.
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The Jewelry Vault at Maguire Hall

Explore the rich and sparkling history of jewelry in Philadelphia—from colonial silversmiths to contemporary designers. This episode dives into the stories behind standout pieces in Woodmere’s collection, uncovering the cultural, artistic, and personal significance of adornment through the ages. Take a dazzling dive with us as we trace the evolution of style, craftsmanship, and identity in the City of Brotherly Love.
November 18, 2025

Hear the Latest Buzz on Woodmere's Frances M. Maguire Hall Project

Get ready for an exciting sneak peek into Woodmere’s upcoming masterpiece! Join Bill Valerio, Woodmere’s Director and CEO, along with Stephanie Marudas from Kouvenda Media, as they take you on an exclusive tour of the Frances M. Maguire Hall for Art & Education. This incredible new space is on the verge of coming to life, and you won’t want to miss the behind-the-scenes buzz about the stunning galleries that are set to open this Fall! Don’t miss out—tune in for a glimpse at the future of art and education at Woodmere.
February 22, 2025

Henry Bermudez in Philadelphia

Woodmere’s Director and CEO Bill Valerio talks with Philadelphia-based, Venezuela-born artist Henry Bermudez and curator Gaby Heit about the exhibition "Henry Bermudez in Philadelphia." The conversation takes a deep dive into Bermudez’s rebuilding of his life and career since arriving in the “City of Brotherly Love” 20 years ago.
February 2, 2024

artist interviews

Woodmere’s Artist Interview series offers an inside look at their creative processes and inspirations. The series highlights the diversity of local talent, showcasing the city’s vibrant art scene through intimate conversations with both emerging and established artists. It celebrates Philadelphia's cultural influence on contemporary art.

Watch the whole series on our Youtube Channel.

Edith Neff

Jerry Pinkney

Barbara Bullock

artist panels

Woodmere’s Artist Panels and Lectures highlight artists in our collection in collaboration with voices from Philadelphia’s arts institutions. These conversations are meant to engage and inspire with image and lecture components.

Watch the whole series on our Youtube Channel.

Feminist Focus: Fifty Years of Women’s Art in Philadelphia

In partnership with the Re-Focus (1974-2024) exhibition at Moore College of Art & Design,
Professor Patricia Likos Ricci, Distinguished Professor of the History of Art, Elizabethtown College, traces the developments in women’s art from a feminist perspective over the past fifty years, demonstrating considerable change and expansion of issues. Dr. Ricci focuses particularly on women artists of color and LGBTQ artists.

Artists' Talk on Barbara Bullock

Barbara Bullock is recognized as a pioneering figure and artist in Philadelphia and beyond. Artists Syd Carpenter and Andrea Packard will discuss the profound influence and impact she has made through artworks inspired by the mythology and culture of Africa and its diaspora and experiences rooted in memories, dreams, and history. Bullock’s “fearless vision” is one that honors an ancestral cultural identity and speaks to our collective humanity.

What's in a Name? George Biddle and the Biddle Dynasty

Born into an illustrious Philadelphia family of politicians, bankers, and lawyers, artist George Biddle distanced himself from his relatives and the society he felt they represented. This talk by John Vick, Director of Collections, Interpretation, and Engagement, The Andalusia Foundation, sketches out 300 years of Biddle history and profiles some of the family’s more unique characters, suggesting that George had more in common with them than he wanted to admit.