Category: Arts and Culture

  • Black History Month in Georgia: Arts and culture grab the spotlight in monthlong AJC coverage

    Building on Atlanta and Georgia’s deep Black cultural roots, the film explored the history of hip-hop through the city’s massive influence on the genre. Now, as we enter Black History Month and build on the documentary’s momentum, we are still studying that influence. We also ask what it is about Georgia that it can produce…

  • 5 Unique Ways to Experience Art and Culture on Catalina Island

    Between the crystal blue waters and epic adventure activities, Catalina Island is the ultimate destination for a quick escape in Southern California. Though lounging at Descanso Beach Club with a Buffalo Milk cocktail in hand never gets old, Catalina Island also has a vibrant and impressive arts and culture scene. Whether you want to take…

  • The Art of Community Resilience: FEMA Builds Connections Between Art, Culture and Emergency Management

    WASHINGTON — Today, in alignment with FEMA’s Year of Resilience campaign and its commitment to the arts and culture, FEMA proudly announces the release of the Fact Sheet on Art and Culture: Helping People Before, During, and After Disasters. This fact sheet on the intersection of art, emergency management, and community resilience provides an overview on…

  • County Office of Arts and Culture opens up grant applications

    The Santa Barbara County Office of Arts and Culture is now accepting applications for the Arts Making Impact (AMI) grant; the deadline for applications is Friday, Feb. 16.  This year, the grant program will focus on arts and culture nonprofit organizations with an annual operating budget under $500,000, and grassroots projects with nonprofit fiscal sponsorship.…

  • Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture opening exhibit celebrating work of legendary Spokane artist Harold Balazs

    SPOKANE, Wash. – Coming off of a record-setting Minecraft exhibit, the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture (MAC) is opening their next main feature on Saturday: a collection celebrating the life and work of legendary Spokane artist Harold Balazs. “This exhibit is really interesting, I haven’t seen many of these pieces, as I recall, growing up,” said Harold’s daughter…

  • Museum of Arts and Culture opens exhibit celebrating local Spokane artist Harold Balazs

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  • Balazs: A Trail

    <a href="https://media1.inlander.com/inlander/imager/u/original/27380723/culture2-1-4ff6aa40e36e0724.jpg" rel="contentImg_gal-27380725" title data-caption="   ” class=”uk-display-block uk-position-relative uk-visible-toggle”> click to enlarge Whether you’re walking through Riverfront Park, headed to the Yards for brunch or just driving down Division Street, Harold Balazs’ legacy can be seen in almost every corner of Spokane. There are too many to count, but here are a few standout Balazs…

  • As universities cut arts funding, a local artist and writer wonders to what end

    <a href="https://media1.inlander.com/inlander/imager/u/original/27380733/culture4-1-504727d5c13c561b.jpg" rel="contentImg_gal-27380734" title="Rajah Bose photo illustration" data-caption="   Rajah Bose photo illustration” class=”uk-display-block uk-position-relative uk-visible-toggle”> click to enlarge Rajah Bose photo illustration The other day I opened my inbox to find a request from an old friend, Eastern Washington University. More specifically it was the Creative Writing Program, of which I am a proud degree…

  • The Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture’s latest exhibit showcases a unique collection of 30 works by one of Spokane’s favorite artists

    <a href="https://media2.inlander.com/inlander/imager/u/original/27380710/culture1-1-52d2aee7c86f28ae.jpg" rel="contentImg_gal-27380718" title=""A Dialogue" (2007) – Photo Courtesy the MAC" data-caption="“A Dialogue” (2007)   Photo Courtesy the MAC” class=”uk-display-block uk-position-relative uk-visible-toggle”> click to enlarge Photo Courtesy the MAC “A Dialogue” (2007) Even if you don’t think you know Harold Balazs’ artwork, you’ve probably experienced it if you’ve spent any time in and around Spokane, where…

  • Culver City Allocates Funds to Support Thirty Arts Organizations

    Culver City has announced the recipients of the 2024 Performing Arts Grants, totaling $244,960, during its meeting on December 11th. The grants aim to support thirty non-profit arts organizations in presenting a diverse array of music, dance, and theatre performances throughout the year. The Performing Arts Grant Program, part of the City’s Art in Public…