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North Africa Cultural Program seeks applications [MENA]
Independent arts and culture entities can apply for this program. The Arab Fund for Arts and Culture is seeking applications for the second circle of the North Africa Cultural Program, a four-year program (2024-2027) dedicated to five countries in North Africa – namely Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco and Tunisia. The program comprises two support schemes,…
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Arts and culture; Williamstown teen has passion for music, hopes to study in Japan
<!– SHOW ARTICLE –> (Photo Provided) Sara Jung poses with the Oil and Gas Festival gold rating trophy from Tyler Consolidated. WILLIAMSTOWN –Williamstown High School junior Sara Jung eyes studying abroad in Japan in college and advancing her instrument skills. Jung started playing clarinet in the fifth grade band, after her teacher chose her instrument.…
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Brooklyn courts Launch Black History Celebration with arts and culture at the forefront
The Brooklyn court system commenced its Black History Month celebration with an opening ceremony that featured Meredith Suttles, managing director of the Marin Theatre Company, as the keynote speaker. The event, part of a longstanding tradition now in its 26th year, was organized by the Kings County Courts Black History Month Committee, co-chaired by Leah…
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Halton Hills Black History Month programs focus on arts and culture
NEWS RELEASETOWN OF HALTON HILLS***********************This February, the Town of Halton Hills invites residents to participate in events and workshops that showcase the significant contributions of Black artists and creators in Canada. Free programs are being offered at the Halton Hills Public Library and Cultural Centre, Hillsview Active Living and Acton Youth Centre throughout the month.…
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Jimenez forms an arts advisory committee
Artists display their works at Artopolis at Beanetics in Annandale in December. Mason Supervisor Andres Jimenez established a Mason Arts Advisory Committee to review Fairfax County’s Master Arts Plan and propose art-related activities in Mason District that align with that plan. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved the Master Arts Plan for Facilities in…
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The town of Okotoks has a new arts and culture grant
The town of Okotoks has a new grant that will help the arts and culture scene in town. With the Arts and Culture Activation Grant, the town is hoping to promote arts and culture activity, provide funding for art development and local artists, and encourage visitors to come to town. This grant will help create…
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Beyond Politics: ISC’s seminar explores Kashmir’s resilience in art and culture
ISLAMABAD, FEB 2: /DNA/ – In connection with commemoration of Kashmir Solidarity Day, the India Study Centre (ISC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) organized a Seminar and Exhibition on the theme of “Reflections of Resilience: Showcasing Kashmiri Identity Through Art.” The primary purpose of the event was to go beyond the political…
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Which iconic Canadian singer will perform at the Grammy Awards? Take our arts and culture quiz to find out
Did you follow arts and culture news this week? Are you up to speed on the latest books, plays and movies? Take our quiz to test yourself. 1 The National Ballet of Ukraine is embarking on a 10-city Canadian tour to support the war effort and share their culture, which is also under Russian attack.…
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Arts and Culture Minister, Musawa rolls out $617m IDICE Fund in collaboration with AfDB
Lamin G. Barrow, Director General of Nigeria Country Department of the African Development Bank (afdb) with Hon Minister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa In a significant milestone for the Nigerian creative landscape, the Minister of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has cemented a groundbreaking partnership with the…
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Councils cut spending on arts and culture by nearly £500m since 2010
Council spending on libraries, culture and tourism has been reduced by almost £500m since the onset of austerity, new research shows. Analysis by the County Councils Network (CCN) found that in 2010-2011 – the beginning of austerity – councils in England budgeted to spend almost £1.6m. However, accounts for 2023-2024 reveal that dedicated spending has…