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Palestinian artist shares art, history and culture in Santa Ana
Last August, artist Cindy El, who is Palestinian, started a workshop in Santa Ana titled “Letters for Palestine,” where she shared Palestinian poetry, heritage and history with her Orange County community. El’s desire to keep speaking about about Palestinian culture evolved into “Art for Palestine,” a grant-funded series hosted at Santa Ana’s LibroMobile Bookstore. “These…
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City of Burien opens applications for 2026 Arts and Culture Grants – The B-Town (Burien) Blog
The City of Burien is now accepting applications for its 2026 Arts and Culture grant program, offering funding to individuals and organizations that enrich the community through creative expression. The program, overseen by the Burien Arts Commission, aims to support performances, exhibitions, educational opportunities, and cultural events that serve a broad spectrum of local residents,…
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Time Out’s Arts & Culture Awards are back for 2025 in Sydney and Melbourne
Australia’s arts and culture scene is buzzing. From musical extravaganzas and daring indie shows to blockbuster exhibitions and thought-provoking visual art, our diverse country is no longer just celebrated for its natural beauty. So, Time Out Australia is pleased to announce the return of our Arts & Culture Awards for 2025, covering 16 award categories. These…
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City champions the arts with $5.7M in latest round of cultural grant funding
June 5 2025 – Yesterday, Vancouver City Council approved $5.7M in grants to 270 cultural organizations to support the delivery of critical programs and services for artists, the cultural community and the public. This latest round of funding builds on investments made by the City earlier this year, including $2.6M in arts and culture grants…
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Baltimore Arts and Culture Events 6/4/25-6/18/25
Wednesday, June 4 Wu Wednesday: Sounds of Baltimore DJs present ‘’80s through early 2000s hip-hop, R&B, and reggae music. 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. at The Point in Fells, 1738 Thames Street. For more information, follow @wuwednesdaysbaltimore on Instagram. Want the latest issue in your inbox? The Art of Comedy Open Mic: Join Comedian Ivan…
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Budget conference: Arts and culture funding still at odds
As budget negotiations continue, the House and Senate continue to be at odds over funding for Florida’s arts and culture programs. In its first budget offer, the Senate allocated $23.33 million, including $5 million in proviso funding, to the Florida Department of State’s Division of Arts & Culture — which awards grants to support, advance…
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Four Local Creatives to Participate in Artists At Work Workforce Resilience Program
For the second time, the City of Albuquerque’s Department of Arts & Culture was invited to serve as a Lead Cultural Partner for the Artists At Work (AAW) initiative of THE OFFICE performing arts + film and the FreshGrass Foundation. Four creatives have been selected to collaborate on social impact initiatives during an 18-month, paid…
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Heights Summerfest Promises Big Sounds and Bigger Funk
Get ready for a night of music, food, and fun(k) as the City of Albuquerque kicks off its signature summer concert series with Heights Summerfest on Saturday, June 14. The free event takes place from 5 to 10 p.m. at North Domingo Baca Park and promises high-energy performances including national headliner Cimafunk. Cimafunk, a Grammy-nominated…
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Burlington consulting community on new culture plan
Consultation is underway for a new City of Burlington culture plan. The new plan is intended to guide the growth of, as well as the city’s investment in, local arts organizations, programs and events over the next decade. The plan and its recommendations will involve a variety of municipal boards, local artists, community festivals and…
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‘The epitome of slow fashion’: Tweed’s youthful makeover in Scotland
“When you see tweed on the runway, you don’t expect it to come from here,” joked 38-year-old former banker Alexander MacLeod as he set up his loom in a converted barn on the shores of a Scottish loch. MacLeod became a weaver two years ago, joining residents on the islands of Lewis and Harris, off…