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BFI’s Global Screen Fund Set For Funding Boost Under UK Government’s Culture & “Soft Power” Scheme
The British Film Institute’s (BFI) Global Screen Fund will receive a £7 million ($8.5 million) cash injection as part of a new arts and culture investment package announced today by the UK government. Financed by the UK government’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport but administered by the BFI, the Global Screen Fund has…
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Can the inner glory of asparagus be found?
From a recent essay in “Salmagundi,” a literary journal published at Skidmore College, titled “Thirteen Ways of Looking at Art,” by William Deresiewicz: “Art is for increasing life. That, I believe, after all the other purposes receive their due, is really what it’s for — why we revere it, why we give our hearts to…
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Art Talk – Arts Dupage: Supporting the Arts in Dupage County
Arts DuPage (AD), a countywide arts council under the umbrella of DuPage Foundation, celebrated December’s National Giving Month in a big way. For the first time since its inception in 2016, AD assumed the Arts and Culture category from the Foundation’s grant program and awarded $159,900 to 23 nonprofits in DuPage County. Naperville was well…
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Bahraini rapper Flipperachi on working with Shaquille O’Neal and the rise of Khaleeji hip-hop
Bahraini rapper Flipperachi says Khaleeji hip-hop thrives on local dialects and cultural references. Photo: Outlaw ProductionsBahraini rapper Flipperachi says Khaleeji hip-hop thrives on local dialects and cultural references. Photo: Outlaw Productions The artist and former basketball player collaborated on an official theme song for Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island
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5 Indy arts and culture things that are balm for the soul
Have fun exploring the city with Play List, Mirror Indy’s midweek arts and culture newsletter. Sign up here: Support local news Our journalism will always be free because of donations from readers like you. When the SADs or the mehs, or even the WHY GOD OH WHYs hit, it’s natural to want to find a…
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Sara Raza to Lead Centre for Contemporary Art in Tashkent
<!– _ _ _ ____ _ _____ _ ___ | | (_) | _____ / ___|___ __| | ___ | ____| |__|__ | | | | |/ / _ | | / _ / _` |/ _ | _| | '_ / / | |___| | Sara Raza to Lead Centre for Contemporary Art in…
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Exclusive: Zac Posen to create costumes for San Francisco Ballet
Zac Posen has a long history with designing for dance. He’s pictured in the San Francisco Ballet costume studio working on designs for “Within the Golden Hour.” © San Francisco Ballet, photo by Lindsey Rallo/Lindsey Rallo Renowned fashion designer Zac Posen has been tapped to create new costumes for one of San Francisco Ballet’s beloved…
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Here’s How You Can Support the Arts and Design Communities in Los Angeles
A group of arts organizations and philanthropists have raised $12 million to support members of the Los Angeles art community that have been impacted by the wildfires. Led by the J. Paul Getty Trust, the consortium launched the LA Arts Community Fire Relief Fund for artists and arts workers across all disciplines who have lost…
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3 to See: ‘Heroines of Voting Rights’ performance; ‘Waste to Wonder’ art; MLK Day brunch
Sponsored Content There’s an astounding variety of arts and cultural events and experiences to enjoy here in the Palm Beaches! Here to help you with three ideas for the coming week is the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, the official support agency for arts and culture in Florida’s Cultural Capital. For more to enjoy…
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Georgia’s State Art Collection travels to multiple communities
Share with friends ATLANTA – Multiple Georgia communities have been selected to host an exhibition of works from the State Art Collection. Release: The Georgia Department of Economic Development team specialized in supporting arts and culture, Georgia Council for the Arts, announced that 10 Georgia communities have been selected to host a curated traveling exhibition…
