The Institute of Jamaica, an early patron and promoter of the arts, sponsors exhibitions and awards. The institute administers the National Gallery, Liberty Hall, the African Caribbean Institute of Jamaica, and the Jamaica Journal. The institute is also the country’s museums authority. The Jamaica Library Service, Jamaica Archives, National Library, and University of the West…

When Cuyahoga County voters went to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 5, they showed their support for arts and culture in Northeast Ohio when they approved Issue 55, a replacement and expansion of the cigarette tax that funds Cuyahoga Arts & Culture (CAC). The new, increased tax replaces CAC’s sole revenue source, which would have…

Lexington’s Director of Arts and Cultural Affairs Heather Lyons says the city’s arts organizations are still seeing less turnout compared to before the onset of COVID-19. Lyons says turnout has increased slowly throughout this year, but they’re still seeing less tickets purchased to events. She also says some arts organizations haven’t been able to return…

Skyler Oberst, the executive director of Spokane Arts, will be named director of the Office of Arts and Culture once it is established. SPOKANE, Wash. — The City of Spokane is creating a brand-new Office of Arts and Culture. Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown and leadership from Spokane Arts agreed to a six-month contract extension starting…

CITI FIELD, Queens (PIX11) — Queens will be filled with massive illuminating lights of blue, purple, orange, and red as North America’s largest Chinese lantern festival producer, Tianyu Arts and Culture, comes to New York City.  The Tianyu Lights Festival, deeply rooted in Chinese tradition, celebrates light, color, and community.  More Local News From Nov.…

Mayor Brown, Spokane Arts Announce Plans to Form Office of Arts and Culture Erin Hut, Director of Communications, [email protected] Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 12:33 p.m. Mayor Lisa Brown today announced plans to form a new Office of Arts and Culture at the City of Spokane. Mayor Brown and the leadership of Spokane Arts have…

CLEVELAND (WJW) – Issue 55, which asked Cuyahoga County voters to pay more on every pack of cigarettes to raise revenue to support local arts and culture, passed Tuesday night.  Issue 55 was the only county-wide issue on the Nov. 5 general election ballot. How did Ohio vote for president? County-by-county breakdown Now that it…

TORONTO — When travellers think of Arizona, what comes to mind is likely desert landscapes, sunsets, poolside settings – and lots of golf. Many may not realize that the state has quite the budding arts and culture scene, rife with museums, galleries, installations and tours. Here’s a roundup of some of the most popular ……

Cuyahoga County voters approved Issue 55, a replacement and expansion of the tax on cigarettes that funds Cuyahoga Arts & Culture with 362,850 votes, 71.4%, to 145,591 vote, 28.6%, according to unofficial results from the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections. Issue 55 is asking voters to replace and expand the tax on cigarettes, which funds…