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Boulder County arts and culture events: Nov. 20
ON STAGE: Personal, historical and social forces collide in the regional premiere of Confederates at Denver’s Curious Theatre. Playwright Dominique Morisseau and director Marisa D. Hebert present this ambitious, time-scrambling story about an enslaved person turned Union spy and a modern-day university professor unpacking the insidious effects of institutional racism through the ages. See listing…
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Cuyahoga Arts & Culture awards more than $10.7 million for 2025
The Cuyahoga Arts & Culture board approved more than $10.7 million in grants Wednesday as the agency prepares for an influx of funding from the county cigarette tax. The 2025 grant awards comprise operating support, project support or cultural heritage grants to a total of 300 nonprofits. The amounts were actually set a year ago,…
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What’s the Use of ‘Political Art’ in 2024?
He sees a disillusionment with the Democratic party’s role in the devastation in Gaza, as well as with the two-party system. Choice was just as disappointed with Trump’s victory as he was with progressive propositions, like rent control, failing in California. “I’ve been sitting with how to address it on all fronts, not just an…
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Why Opportunity Is Ripe for More Arts and Culture Philanthropy in Asia
Recall the last time you made art with your heart and imagination, or when you immersed yourself in the world of arts — whether strolling through a museum, browsing a gallery, or attending a performance — did it bring you joy? As an art enthusiast myself, each encounter is not merely pleasurable but profoundly enriching…
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Ipsos Poll: Canadians Who Engage in Arts and Culture Have Better Mental Health, are Less Lonely, and Better Embrace Cultural Diversity
CanadaHelps Although the arts foster shared experiences across diverse groups, only 6% of Canadians rank arts and culture charities as important; less than 2% of all donations on CanadaHelps.org are directed to this sector TORONTO, Nov. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — According to the results of a new Ipsos poll conducted on behalf of CanadaHelps,…
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South Arts launches ‘Cultural Sustainability’ grant program
Support local news in ATL South Arts, a nonprofit headquartered in Atlanta, announced the launch of a new grant initiative called “Cultural Sustainability.” The program, funded in part by the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, will provide over $1.14 million in general operating grant funding to approximately 12 arts organizations across nine states — including…
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Survey seeks ideas for area arts growth
An effort to strengthen the area’s arts and culture is underway. A team of University of Iowa graduate students are creating an arts and culture plan in partnership with the cities of Burlington and West Burlington and the U of I’s Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities. The students, from the U of I Urban and…
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Arts sector urges ministers to outline timetable to #InvestInCulture
Leading creative figures including members of Garbage and Idlewild are calling on the Scottish Government to commit to investing in the future of the cultural sector. The #InvestInCulture campaign is urging ministers to confirm a “coherent timeline” for reaching the promised increased investment of £100 million annually by 2028/29, including an incremental rise of £25…
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Robin Ingle Brings Art and Culture to Southwest Residents
Robin Ingle in student classroom, Holt photo Facebook Twitter Pinterest Robin Ingle is a nationally recognized artist who owns Visual Expressions Creative Art School, Gallery, and Custom Framing (VECAS) in Cedar Hill. In 2009, she founded the nonprofit Art and Beyond, Inc. to provide opportunities for development of creative skills through art educational programs. Assisted…
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Franklin Theatre Songwriters Share a Look Ahead
The Franklin Theatre stage will see a special trio join together for the first time for a Songwriter Series performance on Thursday. Erin Enderlin, Denitia and Maia Sharp spoke to the Williamson Scene about what they anticipate for the show as well as some of their current and upcoming projects. Denitia and Sharp have both…
