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Global art leaders convene in Seoul for 3-day summit on arts, culture
By Woo Jae-yeon SEOUL, May 28 (Yonhap) — Arts Council Korea (Arko) is hosting a three-day summit for art communities from around the world, aimed at advancing exchange and promoting public support for arts and culture. The 10th World Summit on Arts and Culture, themed “Shaping the Future of Arts and Culture,” features 36 sessions…
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Our favorite local music from May
Left: Cover art for DeevoDaGenius, Kil The Artist and BLUEHILLBILL’s “Bleu Magic” (Courtesy Jackson Hallaws and Chop The Head). Center from top: Album art for Kim Perlak and Francisco Mela’s “Spaces” (courtesy); Art for Pile’s single “Born at Night” (Courtesy Mark Lapriore); and single art for Tuxis Giant’s “Last Laugh” (courtesy). Right: Album art for…
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Terre Haute shows the way
#inform-video-player-1 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } #inform-video-player-2 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } Terre Haute wants downtown visitors to not only find their way but know about a prestigious cultural distinction by installing a series of 41|40 Arts and Cultural District wayfinding signs. Those signs direct pedestrians to the wide variety of…
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Newark Mayor Announces 2025 Funding Opportunity for Artists and Arts Organizations
originally published: 05/28/2025 (NEWARK, NJ) — On May 28, 2025, Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced the allocation of $750,000 in funding to support a fourth round of grants through the Creative Catalyst Fund, providing artists and cultural groups with flexible grant support for arts and cultural activities in the City’s Fiscal Year 2025 (July…
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NTC Foundation re-brands as Arts District Liberty Station to reflect growing cultural role
Vaud & The Villains performed in 2017 at the Liberty Station concert series. (Photo courtesy of Arts District Liberty Station) The area devoted to the arts at Liberty Station and the foundation that supports it now will be known by the same name – Arts District Liberty Station. The district, a 100-acre section at the…
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Amarie Gipson On The Reading Room, Houston’s Black Art and Culture Library
All images courtesy of Amarie Gipson, shared with permission Amarie Gipson On The Reading Room, Houston’s Black Art and Culture Library May 27, 2025 ArtBooksConversationsHistoryPhotographySocial Issues Grace Ebert Share Pin Email Bookmark One of Amarie Gipson’s many gifts is an unyielding desire to ask questions. Having worked at institutions like The Contemporary Austin, the Art…
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Q&A: A’Lelia Bundles talks archiving Black history and her new book ‘Joy Goddess”
“Joy Goddess: A’Lelia Walker and the Harlem Renaissance” by A’Lelia Bundles. (Photo provided/A’Lelia Bundles) A’Lelia Bundles is finally telling the story of her namesake in her new book “Joy Goddess: A’Lelia Walker and the Harlem Renaissance.” The Indianapolis native and great granddaughter of Madam C.J. Walker is known for her career in journalism and authoring…
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Arts in the Center Concludes Second Season with UNLV Film ‘Heart of Cinema Short Film Showcase’ June 4
The College of Fine Arts/Clark County partnership, Arts in the Center, presents the final event of its second season — The Heart of Cinema Short Film Showcase — at 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m., June 4 at the Composers Room in historic Commercial Center, 953 E. Sahara Ave. The event is free, and complimentary refreshments are available to…
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New site launches to amplify Orlando’s art, culture tourism amid funding uncertainty
ORLANDO, Fla. – More than 100 local artists and groups have collaborated to create a new website to showcase a different part of visiting Orlando: the culture and arts. The online guide showing the “creative side of Central Florida” comes during a time of uncertainty about government backed grants toward cultural tourism. Recommended Videos In…
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Maestro Tan Dun champions Hong Kong’s unique art and cultural diversity on the mainland and abroad
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Advertisement Tan Dun, the Oscar-winning composer, world-renowned musician, and conductor has empowered Hong Kong’s young talents by providing them with global platforms, nurturing artists who are both technically proficient and engaged in international artistic dialogues since his appointment as Hong Kong’s Ambassador for…