2022
Betsy Alexander: Composer & Artist – by Julia A. King
Posted on January 31, 2022 by Common Consensus

2020
Dumpster Diver Len Davdison opens new Neon Museum
Posted on September 28, 2020 by Common Consensus

The Neon Museum of Philadelphia is dedicated to preserving historic signage as an important element of community heritage in Philadelphia and America. It also promotes neon art and appreciation of the 20th century American roadside.
Harry Anderson interviewed by Invisible City: Philadelphia and the Vernacular Avant-garde curator Sid Sachs

2019
Dumpster Diver Carol Cole at Cerulean Arts
Posted on February 25, 2019 by Common Consensus

Carol Cole’s show ran through March 10, 2019 at Cerulean Arts, 1355 Ridge Ave in Philadelphia. She gave a creativity workshop: “Doing What Comes Naturally” on Sat, March 2, 2019.
2015
Eco Philly: Recycled Art – Dumpster Divers of Philadelphia featuring Besty Alexander & Burnell Yow!
Posted on June 5, 2015 by Common Consensus

Frances Dumlao, from Eco Philly, interviews Betsy & Burnell, surrounded by their colorful collection of art.
2014
Video from the Destination Frankford Pop-Up Gallery Reception
Posted on April 30, 2014 by Common Consensus

Through An Artist’s Eye: Philadelphia – Volume 1, Rittenhouse Square by Armond Scavo
Posted on January 17, 2014 by Common Consensus
A loving year long tour of historic Rittenhouse Square, featuring the video work of Burnell Yow! and original music (and piano playing) by Betsy Alexander.

2013
When/Now
Posted on November 14, 2013 by Common Consensus
Features just one of a series of amazing found object assemblages by Burnell Yow!
Video: Burnell Yow!
Philadelphia Dumpster Divers
Posted on October 2, 2013 by Common Consensus
Here’s an interview and slide show about the Dumpster Divers, featuring co-founder Neil Benson.

Video: Jason Reinbold
Randall Cleaver: My Favorite Time Lord
Posted on October 1, 2013 by Common Consensus
Here’s a video about an exhibit of Randall Cleaver’s amazing clocks at the Urban Outfitters’ Gallery, at their corporate headquarters at the Navy Yard in Philadelphia.

Video: Burnell Yow!
Burnell Yow! – Fifteen Seconds On His Crow Flute, Key of A…
Posted on August 5, 2013 by Common Consensus
This Crow flute is the handiwork of flutemaker Odell Borg It is made of ebonized walnut with turquoise inlay. Not only is it a beautiful instrument, but the sound is amazing.

Video: Burnell Yow!
A Minute with Joel Spivak
Posted on August 3, 2013 by Common Consensus
A brief interview with Dumpster Diver Joel Spivak where he talks about the history of South Street, the South Street Renaissance and the future of art in Philadelphia.

Video: CoolGoonProductions
A Civilization is a Terrible Thing to Waste
Posted on August 2, 2013 by Common Consensus
An interview with found object artist Neil Benson, a founding member of the Philadelphia-based found object art collective The Dumpster Divers, on the importance of recycling to sustainable development.

Video: Alex Goldblum
The Dumpster Divers Art Gallery on South Street
Posted on August 1, 2013 by Common Consensus
A tour down memory lane of the gone-but-not-forgotten gallery of trash/recycled/found-object art on South Street.

Video: Michael Falsetta
2012
FreeForm Fest 2012 – Daytime Dumpster Divers Gallery
Videos by Gretchen Altabef
Dumpster Diver 20th Anniversary Speech
Randy Dalton’s Dumpster Diver 20th Anniversary Speech (April, 2012)
Randall L. Dalton, 1949 – 2016 #DoBlue

Video courtesy of Diver Burnell Yow
2011
2011 Awards Ceremony
Held in January 2011, at the Famous 4th Street Delicatessen at 700 S 4th Street in Philadelphia.

Video: Burnell Yow!
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