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Can art resist fascism?
Faye Gleisser (Anna Powell Denton) My mission here at WFIU is to cover local arts and culture in Southern Indiana. The thing is, when you’re worried about the health of democracy in your country, local arts coverage can feel like too little too late. I believe you can’t have a healthy democracy without lively and…
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Hager art collection gifted to UM Museum of Arts and Culture
(UM News Service) Kristi Hager was many things: Painter, performance artist, photographer and arts advocate were just a few. She was also a longtime friend and supporter of the University of Montana, and when she lost her struggle with cancer last November, her significant art collection was gifted to UM’s Montana Museum of Arts and…
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Singer Jon Batiste’s First-Ever Jazz Club Debuts at Baha Mar in the Bahamas
“It’s about being hyper specific about things,” the resort’s executive director of arts and culture John Cox says of the decor. “You don’t want to knock people over the head—it’s not an academic space—but if you present things in a compelling way, it’s going to spark conversation.” The club’s opening night drew a celebrity crowd,…
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Arts and Culture Action Plan Showcase to be held Wednesday
READING- An Arts and Culture Action Plan Community Showcase will be held at the Reading Public Library on Wednesday, Jan. 22. The showcase presented by the Town of Reading and the Metropolitan Area Planning Council will run from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the library’s community room. According to the event description, attendees are…
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U.K. Establishes a ‘Soft Power Council’ to Boost the Economy and Elevate National Identity
Foreign Secretary David Lammy said the council will “channel British expertise as we look to re-imagine Britain’s role on the world stage, reinvigorate alliances and forge new partnerships.” Picture by Ben Dance / FCDO Centuries have passed since British culture, at the height of its empire, dictated global aesthetics, social standards and education. The British…
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Arts Under Fire: What L.A. Has Lost and Who’s Funding Relief for the Arts
I was writing about a contraction in arts funding when the Palisades and Eaton fires broke out, incinerating the entire neighborhood in the hill above Malibu, along with any number of prized artworks once held in those homes, and the diverse, thriving artists’ community in Altadena. The fires hit the homes of artists and collectors,…
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Downtown Glendale Arts and Culture Fest
Join us for the Downtown Glendale Arts and Culture Fest: BBQ, Rhythms & Rides on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at the Glendale Civic Center Plaza. This spectacular celebration promises an unforgettable day of classic cars, sensational live music, mouth-watering BBQ, and vibrant community activities! Classic Car Enthusiasts: Witness the stunning display at our Classic Car…
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Italy Partners with Pasona Group for a Dazzling Cultural Showcase at Expo 2025 Osaka – Travel And Tour World
Italy Partners with Pasona Group for a Dazzling Cultural Showcase at Expo 2025 Osaka – Travel And Tour World Copyright © Travel And Tour World – All Rights Reserved
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‘A standout figure’: year of UK events to mark JMW Turner’s 250th birthday
He is considered to be the one of the greatest and most influential British artists of all time, who travelled the length and breadth of the country to capture some of its most dramatic scenery. Now, 250 years after the birth of JMW Turner, cultural institutions in Britain have announced a year-long festival of special…
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Fayetteville city council to vote on 10-year art and culture plan
The city of Fayetteville proposed a 10-year plan to enhance the quality of life for residents and artists, which could include more access to art. The city heard from more than 1,250 people from surveys, interviews, and community meetings. Mike Wiederkehr, the Fayetteville city council member representing Ward 2, described the plan as a compass…