Museum Without Walls: Audio

FAIN: GI-50324-11

Association for Public Art (Philadelphia, PA 19103-5313)
Penny Balkin Bach (Project Director: August 2010 to April 2014)

Implementation of a multiplatform interpretive audio program for 36 outdoor sculptures in Philadelphia.

The Fairmount Park Art Association seeks a $198,820 grant for Museum Without Walls: AUDIO, a multi-platform interpretive program for Philadelphia's preeminent collection of public art. This innovative program invites passersby to stop, look, listen, and experience public art through professionally produced 3-4 minute audio segments that reveal the compelling histories of Philadelphia's cultural treasures. Instead of a single authoritative guide or narrator, every speaker is an "authentic voice" -- people from all walks of life who are connected to the sculpture by knowledge, experience, or a related thematic or civic connection. Phase One of the program, launched in June 2010 with 35 audio programs, was developed in part with the support of a planning grant from the NEHs We the People initiative. Implementation funding from the NEH will support Phase Two of Museum Without Walls: AUDIO, which will include development of an additional 36 audio programs.

Media Coverage

How walking smart can enhance our sense of place (Media Coverage)
Author(s): JoAnn Greco
Publication: PlanPhilly / WHYY
Date: 2/1/2010
URL: https://whyy.org/articles/walking-smart/

New Walking Tour of Philadelphia's Sculptures (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Karin Phillips
Publication: KYW Newsradio 1060
Date: 3/28/2010
URL: https://canarypromo.com/pressmention/new-walking-tour-philadelphias-sculptures

Interactive audio experience for outdoor sculpture (Media Coverage)
Author(s):
Publication: Norristown Times Herald
Date: 4/1/2010
URL: https://canarypromo.com/pressmention/interactive-audio-experience-outdoor-sculpture

Take a Listen to Public Art (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Theresa Everline
Publication: Brownstoner Philadelphia
Date: 4/22/2010

New Audio Launch (Media Coverage)
Author(s):
Publication: World Sculpture News
Date: 4/25/2010

From fireworks to football, with lots of food in between, the days are heating up (Media Coverage)
Author(s):
Publication: Mainline Magazine
Date: 5/1/2010

On a budget but still want to explore? All of this is free! (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Brenda Hillegas
Publication: Philadelphia RowHome Magazine
Date: 7/20/2021
URL: https://issuu.com/philadelphiarowhomemagazine/docs/prh_summer2021_rev/44

The Most Spectacular Spots to See Outdoor Art Around the U.S. (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Lindsay Lambert Day
Publication: Hemispheres Magazine
Date: 3/5/2021

Here are three bilingual art initiatives that connect with Spanish-speaking Philadelphians (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Jesenia De Moya Correa
Publication: The Philadelphia Inquirer
Date: 11/14/2019
URL: https://www.inquirer.com/arts/philly-spanish-bilingual-language-art-initiatives-20191114.html

On El Gran Teatro de la Luna (Media Coverage)
Author(s):
Publication: Taller Puertorriqueño
Date: 11/1/2019
URL: https://tallerpr.org/on-el-gran-teatro-de-la-luna/

Three local programs – the Association for Public Art, Percent for Art and Mural Arts Philadelphia – are national leaders in creating, growing, maintaining, and promoting publicly-accessible art. (Media Coverage)
Author(s):
Publication: PHLCVB
Date: 2/6/2020
URL: https://www.discoverphl.com/blog/philadelphias-outdoor-art-gallery/

Explore the Museum without Walls, Philly's tour of public art (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Wendy Daughenbaugh
Publication: 6ABC
Date: 3/20/2020
URL: https://6abc.com/museum-without-walls-coronavirus-lockdown-covid-19-quarantine-activities/6054452/

Learn More About Philadelphia Through Its Public Art (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Olivia Errico
Publication: MARCH (Mid-Atlantic Regional Center for the Humanities)
Date: 4/3/2020
URL: https://march.rutgers.edu/learn-more-about-philadelphia-through-its-public-art/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=learn-more-about-philadelphia-through-its-public-art

Quarantine Activity: Philly Artwalk (Media Coverage)
Author(s):
Publication: Philadelphia Family
Date: 4/24/2019
URL: https://phillyfamily.com/quarantine-activity-philly-artwalk/

Museum Without Walls Gets an Upgrade (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Dan Matthews
Publication: Geekadelphia
Date: 2/25/2016

19 Free Things to Do in Philadelphia (Media Coverage)
Author(s):
Publication: Fodors Travel Guide
Date: 7/29/2016
URL: https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/pennsylvania/philadelphia/experiences/news/photos/19-free-things-to-do-in-philadelphia

Three Ways Museum and Cultural Intitutions Are Using Educational Tools to Reach New Audiences (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Angelica Aboulhosn
Publication: Talk Story - Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
Date: 1/6/2017
URL: https://folklife.si.edu/talkstory/2017/three-ways-museums-and-cultural-institutions-are-using-educational-tools-to-reach-new-audiences

Public Art & Philly’s Magic Gardens (Media Coverage)
Publication: Secrets of Philadelphia
Date: 3/2/2019
URL: https://secretsofphiladelphia.com/2019/03/02/public-art-phillys-magic-gardens/#comments

The Ultimate List of 100 Ways to Have Fun in Philadelphia (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Sari
Publication: Livin' Out Loud
Date: 6/23/2019
URL: https://livinoutloudhome.wordpress.com/2019/06/23/the-ultimate-list-of-100-ways-to-have-fun-in-philadelphia/#more-334

What do Philadelphia, Venezuela, and Independence Day have in common? (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Jesenia De Moya Correa
Publication: The Philadelphia Inquirer
Date: 7/5/2019
URL: https://www.inquirer.com/news/united-states-venezuela-independence-francisco-de-miranda-statue-philadelphia-20190705.html

Girders, abstract sculpture and Philly Jesus in LOVE Park: A run through the ‘Museum Without Walls’ (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Gina Tomaine
Publication: Billy Penn
Date: 4/29/2015
URL: https://billypenn.com/2015/04/29/girders-abstract-sculptures-and-philly-jesus-in-love-park-a-run-through-museum-without-walls/

Hidden Philly: How to Visit Like a Local (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Gina Tomaine
Publication: Complex
Date: 5/14/2015
URL: https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2015/05/hidden-philly-how-to-visit-like-a-local

Philadelphia, USA: The US city with extraordinary art (it's not New York) (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Lance Richardson
Publication: Bunbury Mail
Date: 8/21/2015
URL: https://www.traveller.com.au/the-amazing-streets-of-philadelphia-giyhrf

Museum Without Walls Audio Exploration (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Lance Richardson
Publication: ClickSchooling
Date: 2/5/2016
URL: https://clickschooling.com/2016/02/museum-without-walls-audio-exploration/

4 Ways to Celebrate Valentine's Day in Philadelphia (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Divina R.
Publication: Hilton Mom Voyage
Date: 2/12/2016

Visiting Philadelphia on a Budget (Media Coverage)
Author(s):
Publication: PhillyBite Magazine
Date: 2/15/2016
URL: https://www.phillybite.com/index.php/travel/1159-visting-philadelphia-on-a-budget

The Voice of Philadelphia's Public Art (Media Coverage)
Author(s):
Publication: Arrive Magazine
Date: 3/1/2014

Philadelphia's Sculptures find their voice (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Jared Whalen
Publication: This is It Philly
Date: 3/19/2014

Public Art in Philadelphia (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Kat Zagaria
Publication: PaperClips215
Date: 4/16/2014

Stroll Through the Art (Media Coverage)
Author(s): W. White
Publication: U.S. Airways
Date: 6/1/2014

50 free things to do with kids in Philadelphia (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Jen Bradley
Publication: Newsworks / WHYY
Date: 7/7/2014

The Walking Museum (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Valerie Laub
Publication: Art Attack
Date: 9/4/2014

Art Without Walls (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Haywood Brewster
Publication: Weekly Press
Date: 10/9/2013

Have You Seen These Sculptures? Unexpected Public Art in Philadelphia Honoring Composers (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Susan Lewis
Publication: WRTI
Date: 10/13/2013

Public art has an app (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Julia West
Publication: Metro
Date: 10/21/2013

Explore the Museum Without Walls (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Marylou Fusco
Publication: Tutor Delphia
Date: 10/31/2013
URL: https://www.tutordelphia.com/blog/explore-museum-without-walls/

This museum has no walls, but it can talk (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Shaun Brady
Publication: Philadelphia Inquirer / Daily News
Date: 1/8/2014
URL: https://www.inquirer.com/philly/entertainment/arts/20140108_This_museum_has_no_walls__but_it_can_talk.html

Feel the Love in Philly (Media Coverage)
Author(s):
Publication: Huffington Post
Date: 2/7/2014

Museum Without Walls combines art and exercise (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Grace Dickinson
Publication: Metro Philadelphia
Date: 4/8/2013
URL: https://metrophiladelphia.com/museum-without-walls-combines-art-and-exercise/

Museum Without Walls - The audio tour that captures listeners who would otherwise not go to museums (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Jeana Mobley
Publication: Drexel Cultural Passport
Date: 5/8/2013

Smart Public Art: Interactive Technology and Public Art Evaluation (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Katherine Gressel
Publication: Createquity
Date: 6/26/2013

Power to ‘em: Exploring some of Philadelphia’s 700 (!) works of public art (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Parl Terefenko
Publication: National Post
Date: 9/3/2013
URL: https://nationalpost.com/travel/power-to-em-exploring-some-of-philadelphias-700-works-of-public-art

Museum Without Walls: Philadelphians talk public art in this audio tour (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Juliana Reyes
Publication: Technical.ly
Date: 10/4/2013
URL: https://technical.ly/startups/museum-without-walls-public-art-audio-tour/

The Association For Public Art Expands Its Museum Without Walls Free Audio Tour To Include 65 Programs In Fairmount Park And Center City (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Kristina Kenkins
Publication: uwishunu
Date: 10/9/2013

Arts and Culture - Museum Without Walls (Media Coverage)
Author(s):
Publication: Philadelphia Weekly
Date: 12/1/2011

Museum Without Walls Website (Media Coverage)
Author(s):
Publication: Jackson Hole Public Art
Date: 1/1/2012

A tourist for one hour (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Samantha Sharf
Publication: The Daily Pennsylvanian
Date: 4/11/2012
URL: https://www.thedp.com/article/2012/04/samantha_sharf_a_tourist_for_one_hour

Up Close With Art (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Robert Strauss
Publication: Philadelphia Inquirer
Date: 4/20/2012

A guided tour of Philly's weirdest public art (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Molly Eichel
Publication: Philadelphia Inquirer / Philly.com
Date: 8/15/2012

Museum Without Walls Expands To Include Audio For Walking Art Tour In Philadelphia (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Cherri Gregg
Publication: CBS Philly
Date: 9/19/2013
URL: https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/museum-without-walls-expands-to-include-audio-for-walking-art-tour-in-philadelphia/

Museum Without Walls, Bike Fresh Bike Local, Termite TV Collective (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Karen Smyles
Publication: WHYY Friday Arts
Date: 1/1/2011
URL: https://whyy.org/segments/museum-without-walls-bike-fresh-bike-local-termite-tv-collective-4/

Spring Fever: Fairmount Park Art Association’s “Museums Without Walls” Free Audio Tour Lets You Explore 51 Sculptures Along The Parkway and Kelly Drive (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Allison Stadd
Publication: uwishunu
Date: 3/22/2011

City Guide: Philadelphia (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Caroline Tiger
Publication: Arrive Magazine
Date: 3/1/2011

Audio Tours Just Got Awesome (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Monika Knapp
Publication: Under the Button
Date: 6/8/2011

Day Tripper: Museum Without Walls (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Lauren Burgoon
Publication: CinnaminsonPatch
Date: 7/24/2011

Fairmount Park Art Association's 'Museum Without Walls' (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Jordan Shue
Publication: Pew Center for Arts & Heritage
Date: 11/18/2011

Cheap Thrills: The Best Economy-Minded Adventures for Everyone (Media Coverage)
Author(s):
Publication: Philadelphia Magazine
Date: 8/1/2010

Museum Without Walls (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Thomas H. Keels
Publication: Rittenhouse Square Revue
Date: 9/1/2010

Museum Without Walls: AUDIO (Media Coverage)
Author(s):
Publication: MuseumDesignLab
Date: 9/24/2010

Philadelphia's Museum Without Walls (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Lise Amos
Publication: Midchix
Date: 10/13/2010

Philly's New 'Museum' Is Free, Outdoors, Open 24-7 (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Joann Loviglio
Publication: Associated Press
Date: 11/11/2020
URL: https://www.phillyburbs.com/story/lifestyle/2010/11/12/new-museum-is-free-outdoors/17921779007/

The DIY Guided Art Tour (Media Coverage)
Author(s):
Publication: The Independent Hotel Blog
Date: 11/25/2010

Public Art – there's an app for that (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Libby Rosof
Publication: Artblog
Date: 6/29/2010
URL: https://www.theartblog.org/2010/06/public-art-theres-an-app-for-that-2/

Philly's Museum Without Walls (Media Coverage)
Publication: Public Art Review
Date: 7/1/2010

Museum Without Walls™: AUDIO (Media Coverage)
Publication: Visit Philly
Date: 7/1/2010

Tourism on Your Phone: Why it Matters to Philly (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Technically Philly
Publication: Philadelphia Magazine
Date: 7/6/2010
URL: https://www.phillymag.com/news/2010/07/06/tourism-on-your-phone-why-it-matters-to-philly/

Museum Without Walls Philly Audio Tours (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Mia Breitkopf
Publication: Pew Center for Arts & Heritage
Date: 7/9/2010

Museum Without Walls in East and West Fairmount Park (Media Coverage)
Author(s):
Publication: Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia
Date: 7/16/2010

Message from Parks and Rec friends: find the money (Media Coverage)
Author(s): JoAnn Greco
Publication: PlanPhilly / WHYY
Date: 6/10/2010

Weekend Fun in Philly (Media Coverage)
Author(s):
Publication: The Reporter
Date: 6/10/2010

Now on Your Cell Phone or Ipod: A Tour of Fairmount Park Art (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Karin Phillips
Publication: KYW Newsradio 1060
Date: 6/10/2010

Free audio tours dial in to Philadelphia history (Media Coverage)
Author(s):
Publication: WHYY
Date: 6/15/2010

Get out to get cultured (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Shaun Brady
Publication: Metro Summer Arts
Date: 6/18/2010

Touring Outside the Box: Museum Without Walls (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Amy Hurley
Publication: uwishunu
Date: 6/23/1990

Peer to Peer: Brian James Kirk Geeks Out (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Brian James Kirk
Publication: Philadelphia City Paper
Date: 6/1/2010

Public Art: Museum Without Walls (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Cassie Cummins
Publication: GridPhilly
Date: 6/2/2010
URL: https://gridphilly.com/blog-home/2010/6/2/public-art-museum-without-walls.html/

A Museum Without Walls in Philadelphia (Media Coverage)
Author(s):
Publication: The Somers Blog
Date: 6/4/2010

New audio tour offers insight into Philly’s outdoor art (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Dianna Marder
Publication: Philadelphia Inquirer
Date: 6/7/2010

Museum Without Walls audio program tours the art of the Ben Franklin Parkway (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Christopher Wink
Publication: Technical.ly
Date: 6/9/1987

Museum Without Walls launches this afternoon (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Jacob Pastrovich
Publication: Phrequency
Date: 6/10/1980

Associated Products

Public Art & Community Attachment (Blog Post)
Title: Public Art & Community Attachment
Author: Penny Balkin Bach
Abstract: An introduction to aPA's Museum Without Walls: AUDIO program, highlighting the benefits of public art to local communities.
Date: 5/1/2012
Primary URL: https://blog.americansforthearts.org/2019/05/15/public-art-community-attachment
Blog Title: Artsblog

Museum Without Walls - Journey through Philadelphia's Public Art at Your Own Pace (Blog Post)
Title: Museum Without Walls - Journey through Philadelphia's Public Art at Your Own Pace
Author: Caitlin Martin
Abstract: Op-ed post about aPA's MWW Audio program, informing readers how to access it online and suggesting bicycle itineraries.
Date: 1/30/2014
Primary URL: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GNYM5wz86ttfUiuCqrnM6ErUSov9Xhod/view?usp=sharing

Statue Talking (Article)
Title: Statue Talking
Author: Penny Balkin Bach
Abstract: Letter to the editor regarding new MWW program
Year: 2014
Access Model: Subscription
Format: Newspaper
Periodical Title: Philadelphia Inquirer
Publisher: Philadelphia Inquirer

MWW Audio Slideshows (YouTube) (Web Resource)
Title: MWW Audio Slideshows (YouTube)
Author: Association for Public Art
Abstract: YouTube visual slideshow to accompany MWW audio
Year: 2010
Primary URL: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1D51A4E8282F2E0F
Primary URL Description: YouTube visual slideshow to accompany MWW audio

MWW Audio App (Web Resource)
Title: MWW Audio App
Author: Association for Public Art
Abstract: An app designed for MWW audio program
Year: 2013
Primary URL: https://mobileroadie.com/apps/mwwaudio
Primary URL Description: An app designed for MWW audio program

MWW Cell Phone Tour (STQRY) (Web Resource)
Title: MWW Cell Phone Tour (STQRY)
Author: Association for Public Art
Abstract: Mobile-phone based platform for MWW
Year: 2010
Primary URL: https://mww.stqry.app/
Primary URL Description: Mobile-phone based platform for MWW

MWW Interactive Map (WordPress) (Web Resource)
Title: MWW Interactive Map (WordPress)
Author: Association for Public Art
Abstract: Interactive map of public art in Philadelphia, especially all works that are part of the MWW program
Year: 2010
Primary URL: https://www.associationforpublicart.org/explore/public-art/#map/all/!mww
Primary URL Description: Interactive map of public art in Philadelphia, especially all works that are part of the MWW program

MWW Program Page (Web Resource)
Title: MWW Program Page
Author: Association for Public Art
Abstract: Webpage detailing MWW program, with most up to date audios
Year: 2010
Primary URL: https://www.associationforpublicart.org/program/mww-audio/
Primary URL Description: Webpage detailing MWW program, with most up to date audios

Prizes

Award of Merit
Date: 9/1/2011
Organization: American Association for State and Local History
Abstract: For over seventy-five years, AASLH has given Leadership in History Awards to establish and encourage standards of excellence in the collection, preservation, and interpretation of state and local history in order to make the past more meaningful to all people. By publicly recognizing superior and innovative achievements, the Leadership in History Award winners serve as models and inspirations for others in the field. We offer awards for many different types of projects, including publications, exhibits, public programming, and more. Award winners come from all over the country, from organizations of all kinds, sizes, and budgets.

PNC Arts Alive Award for Arts Innovation in Honor of Peggy Amsterdam
Date: 4/29/2011
Organization: PNC
Abstract: The PNC Arts Alive Award for Innovation recognizes a visual and/or performing arts group that has successfully demonstrated an innovative approach to increasing arts access and engagement.

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