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2025 Cultural Art and Arts Programming Grant Awards, Funding Opportunities
There’s plenty of good news for Public Art this week. The City of Alameda Public Art Commission (PAC) has decided to award 10 grants—four $10,000 grants and six $5,000 grants—for a total $70,000. Grantees include Rhythmix Cultural Works, RADIUM Presents., West End Arts and Entertainment District, FunAmeda Productions, California Historical Radio Society, Alameda Civic Ballet,…
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‘Rooted’ documentary spotlights the growth of arts amid Bethlehem Steel’s demise
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — In what promises to be a trip down memory lane for many, a new documentary shines light on the beginnings of the city’s vibrant arts community. “Rooted,” a 75-minute film, features never-before-seen interviews with nearly 50 artistic directors, actors, musicians, community leaders and filmmakers who came together and used art and culture…
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Akron Community Foundation distributes nearly $4 million in grants
Akron Beacon Journal Show Caption Hide Caption Top Headlines of the Week June 7, 2025 Here are some stories you may have missed on BeaconJournal.com and in the Akron Beacon Journal newspaper. $15,000 grant for Western Reserve PBS comes at a time of federal cutbacks. The Nightlight receives $17,000 as movie theater doubles its capacity.…
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Sacramento’s arts and culture community defined by city’s neighborhoods
We need your support! Get the latest news! Stay Informed Stay Connected: Subscribe to receive news daily. By Steve Martarano | Solving Sacramento Sacramento’s vibrant arts and cultural offerings would be much worse off if not for the city’s varied and diverse neighborhood fixtures. That commitment is found through examples such as the historical Florin…
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Mahmoud Farshchian; Grandmaster of Persian miniature
Mahmoud Farshchian was born on January 24, 1930, in the city of Isfahan, Iran. Born into a family with a deep appreciation for the arts—his father was a Persian carpet merchant—Farshchian developed an early interest in painting. He studied under prominent masters such as Haji Mirza-Agha Emami and Isa Bahadori. After graduating from Isfahan’s High…
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Legends of historic Fife cave inhabited by saint to be told in film screened in cave itself
Published 9th Jun 2025, 06:00 BST It is a natural cave carved by an underground river thousands of years ago and was the home of a miracle-working saint, whose arm bone is believed to have helped Robert the Bruce’s army win the Battle of Bannockburn. Now a film telling the story, mystery and legends of…
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Applications open for Charitable Arts Foundation Grant in Bahamas
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Artists who got almost $1,500 a month under a basic income pilot say their work improved
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Printemps hosts Perelman Performing Arts Center announcement of DVF as next Icon of Culture
Published June 8, 2025 Having only been in lower Manhattan for under four months, Printemps New York is proving its good neighbor status and dedication to the Financial District. Diane von Furstenberg The French retailer opened its doors for an event to kick off the buzz for this fall’s annual Perelman Performing Arts Center, aka…
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Texas Cultural Trust Seeks Nominations for 2027 Texas Medal of Arts Awardees