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Lao and Proud: Chef inspires others to embrace their heritage and history through food
Transcript Notice: Transcripts are machine and human generated and lightly edited for accuracy. They may contain errors. Geoff Bennett: Food can be a tangible and accessible way to understand and connect with different cultures. One chef has led the movement to bring traditional food from her home country of Laos to diners across the country.…
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Napa Valley arts and culture incubator funds artists with $220,000
Amplifi Napa Valley provides grants for emerging artists. Hip-hop artist Matthew Osivwemu, also known as Oke, grew up in the Bay Area music scene with a dream since age 11. He wanted his music to make a difference. His dream is becoming a reality as a performing arts grants recipient, thanks to funds provided by…
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Funding Arts Broward Awards a Record-Breaking $405,000, 56 Broward County-Based Arts & Cultural Programs Receive Grant Funding During Annual Awards Program
Funding Arts Broward (FAB) proudly announced the distribution of a record-breaking $405,000 in grants during its 2026 Grant Awards Ceremony & Cocktail Reception presented by JP Morgan. The event held May 8 at the picturesque Bonnet House Museum and Gardens, celebrated FAB’s most impactful funding cycle to date. Fifty-six arts and cultural organizations from across Broward County were awarded grants,…
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Aidan Ryan’s forthcoming book from University of Iowa Press explores the impact of WNY on arts and culture
On May 16, Aidan Ryan will launch his book “I am Here You are Not I Love You Andrew Topoliski, Cindy Suffoletto, and Their Life in the Arts” at Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center in Buffalo. This free event is open to the public and will feature a reading from the book, a conversation with Laura…
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Canada’s audiovisual industry should better reflect the country’s diversity
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has recently undertaken a consultation on defining Canadian programming in the film and television industry. A longstanding focus has been to base the definition of Canadian programming on having Canadian citizens or permanent residents occupying key creative or ownership positions in film and television. Similar definitions are used…
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South Lake Tahoe Arts, Culture, and Tourism Commission announces new microgrant cycle, upcoming airport art exhibit
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The City of South Lake Tahoe’s Arts, Culture, and Tourism (ACT) Commission announced two important updates highlighting its continued commitment to supporting the local creative community: the launch of the 2025 ACT Microgrants Program and the opening of a new public art exhibit at the Lake Tahoe Airport. 2025 ACT…
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Art in the City
If you haven’t been to Greeley recently, the artistry along the 8th Avenue corridor that stretches from the north end of campus and into downtown might surprise you. Splashes of color climb up and around buildings. Eye-catching sculptures line the sidewalks. Over the past decade, what was once a rather unremarkable swath of concrete and…
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New York awards $86M to expand arts and culture access
New York State is investing more than $86 million to support 134 capital projects that will strengthen the arts infrastructure in every region of the state. From small theaters and museums to large cultural centers, the projects aim to improve accessibility, expand creative spaces, and boost local economies. The funding, announced by Governor Kathy Hochul…
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Five Arts & Culture Events: May 15-21
41ST ANNUAL MAIN STREET FEST MAY 16, 17 & 18 HISTORIC DOWNTOWN GRAPEVINE |Historic Grapevine comes alive for a weekend filled with incredible flavors, live music and endless family fun. Sip craft beverages, explore local eats and browse unique vendors while soaking in the energy of this community celebration. The interactive KidZone offers hands-on fun,…
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RISE brings its Arts & Culture expertise together in new practice
RISE has launched a new practice, with its Arts & Culture arm to provide commercial and marketing advisory services to institutions across the landscape. Best known for its work in the sports and entertainment sectors, with clients such as Saudi Pro League, PepsiCo, Dubai Sports Council and NEOM, RISE is now seeking to expand its…