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Guest Opinion | Cynthia Crass: Proposed Cuts to Arts Organizations Hit an Already Underfunded Industry
Arts Advocates statewide are pushing back on Governor Newsom’s May Revision proposal to revert $11.5 million from a key program supporting small nonprofit performing arts organizations—theaters, regional orchestras, operas, and dance groups —located in every region of California. The proposed cuts to the Performing Arts Equitable Payroll Fund (PAEPF) come on top of a troubling…
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Korea, France culture ministries agree to collaborate on culture, creative arts
A hanbok (traditional Korean attire) fashion show highlighting the “Beauty of Korea” is held during the 25th France-Korea Cultural Award ceremony at the Korean Cultural Center in Paris on Dec. 5, 2024. [NEWS1] Korea and France’s culture ministries signed a letter of intent on Tuesday to build on the 1965 framework agreement for cultural…
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Hall floats cuts to refugee resettlement, arts and culture grants to pay for roads
Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall said Tuesday that it wouldn’t be difficult to cut $326 million from state government to pay for road funding – but the items that could be on the chopping block include a key DEI and refugee resettlement program, arts and culture grants and money for the state’s COVID-19 Task Force.…
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Visit Bend awards total of $300,000 to 20 local organizations for arts and cultural tourism projects
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Twenty organizations dedicated to Bend’s arts and culture scene will receive a total of $300,000 in grants from the Bend Cultural Tourism Fund to spread the word about upcoming events and to maximize the number of people who get to experience them. Visit Bend funds the grants using taxes paid by…
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Rockland Nabs Only One NYS Council On The Arts’ Capital Projects Award; Lags Behind Neighboring Counties – Rockland County Business Journal
RCBJ-Audible (Listen For Free) Only One Rockland County Cultural Organization Received Funding In The Latest Round Of State Grants For Capital Projects The New York State Council on the Arts’ Capital Projects Fund announced $86 million in awards to 134 organizations to support arts infrastructure throughout the state. The awards are intended to boost local…
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Cinema Paradiso Hollywood: New owners to take over downtown arthouse theater on June 1
More cocktail-and-a-movie premieres with neighboring restaurants. More film festivals. And a striking new partnership with a contemporary art center four blocks east. These are some of the ambitious changes planned for Cinema Paradiso Hollywood, the 12-year-old downtown arthouse theater, which on Monday announced its new owner: the Hollywood Art and Culture Center. The center will…
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LA County art storage
Topline: L.A. County Department of Arts and Culture is offering one year of free storage, plus shipping to and from the storage space, for artists affected by the January fires. Who’s eligible: Artists and community organizations affected by the fires, with priority given to applicants in the immediate fire perimeter. When’s the deadline to apply?…
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LA County art storage
Topline: L.A. County Department of Arts and Culture is offering one year of free storage, plus shipping to and from the storage space, for artists affected by the January fires. Who’s eligible: Artists and community organizations affected by the fires, with priority given to applicants in the immediate fire perimeter. When’s the deadline to apply?…
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Historic Harvard Square landmark to reopen after 5 years
The former newsstand that has been a central landmark in Harvard Square for a century will reopen May 30 after multiple years of construction. The structure, to be known as the Cambridge KiOSK, will now be a visitor information center and community space hosting arts and culture programming. The inaugural exhibit at the kiosk will…
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12 San Francisco Neighborhoods for First-time Visitors
A family-friendly favorite, Bernal Heights boasts hillside parks, green space and panoramic views. With its mix of charm and community, it’s beloved by residents seeking calm within city limits. From Forest Knolls to Silver Terrace, and Midtown Terrace to Corona Heights, there’s always more to discover in this iconic city. Whether you’re here to wander…
