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Major investment to boost growth and cement Britain’s place as cultural powerhouse
Over £270 million Arts Everywhere Fund for arts venues, museums, libraries and the heritage sector in major boost for growth Intervention is next step of Government’s Plan for Change to help boost local economies and increase opportunities to gain creative skills Comes as Culture Secretary marks the 60th anniversary of the first ever arts white…
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Advisory boards sign off on new master plan for Parks, Recreation and Culture department; it now goes to City Commission
photo by: Bremen Keasey <!– SHOW ARTICLE –> The Parks, Recreation and Culture department’s new “playbook” — full of plans for generating more revenue and upgrading amenities like parks, playgrounds and trails — is now on its way to the Lawrence City Commission for final approval. Earlier this month, two city advisory boards signed off…
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Explore the History and Culture of Florida’s Historic Coast
St. Augustine, Forida, Feb. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Throughout its 460-year history, Florida’s Historic Coast has been home to many populations, from the land’s very first native people to Spanish colonists to freed slaves. This spring, explore the art and music that evokes their historical stories and cultural expression. Explore the life of St.…
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Meet the Artists exhibit celebrates Black artistry and culture in Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Central Library in Indianapolis is celebrating Black artistry and culture with its 37th annual Meet The Artists exhibit. For nearly four decades, the Meet the Artists exhibit has been a cornerstone of Indianapolis’ cultural scene, giving Black artists the recognition they deserve. The exhibit is hosted by the Indianapolis Public Library’s…
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Grant money to help Pa. artists struggling financially due to the pandemic
Local working artists or arts and culture professionals who have suffered financial losses due to COVID can be eligible for a $3,000 grant payment through a new round of applications. The COVID-19 ARPA PA Arts and Culture Recovery Program (PACR) was created with federal American Rescue Plan Act funds. It has provided grant support to…
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Pride of Somerset Youth Awards: Sporting Achievement, Art and Culture, Care awards
As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience – the local community. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as…
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Discovering New Gold: Culture and the Future of Saudi-U.S. Relations
February 2025 marks 80 years since King Abdulaziz al-Saud met President Franklin D. Roosevelt aboard the USS Quincy in the Great Bitter Lake in the Suez Canal. That meeting laid the foundation for a relationship defined by strategic alignment, mutual respect, and shared interests. But the Saudi-U.S. story predates 1945 – it began 12 years…
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My Weekend With Yoko
This time last week, I had what I assume to be the average level of knowledge about Yoko Ono and her art: She screamed, she protested, she was a little too present in a project that wasn’t hers, and she continued creating art that advocated for peace even after watching her husband get shot right…
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Confronted With Deficits, California and San Francisco Do Their Best for the Arts
The California State Capitol in Sacramento | Credit: Andre M How’s this for unexpected news? There’s something positive to report about government support for the arts! No, it’s not from the federal government, thrifty when it comes to the arts and humanities even at the best of times — and certainly not generous now, when…
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First Coast Cultural Center Accepting Nominations for Art Awards Inbox
PONTE VEDRA, Fla. – First Coast Cultural Center is seeking nominations for individuals, businesses, and organizations within the coastal counties of Nassau, Duval, and St. Johns, between Amelia Island and St. Augustine Beach, that go above and beyond to enhance the arts and culture in our community. The nomination form with details for each of…
