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Opening up career opportunities in the cultural sector
Pinc College runs creative study programme pathways for neurodivergent young people aged 16-25. Instead of classrooms, its art, digital art and complementary studies are delivered from campuses across the Northwest, Yorkshire and the Midlands, based in arts and cultural organisations. As founder and College Lead, Lisa Alberti leads the programme introducing young people to careers…
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Oppenheimer, Poor Things lead Academy Award nominations
Oppenheimer dominates 96th Academy Award nominations with 13 in total including best picture. Filmmaker Christopher Nolan’s, Oppenheimer, dominated nominations for the 96th Academy Awards, followed by Yorgos Lanthimos’s, Poor Things, and Martin Scorsese’s, Killers of the Flower Moon. Nolan’s three-hour-long film about the father of the atomic bomb received 13 nominations for Best Picture, Best…
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Feds chip in $2M for arts and culture hub on St. Joseph Island
AlgomaTrad is getting $2 million in funding from the federal government to help with the ongoing development of a year-round arts and culture hub on St. Joseph Island. AlgomaTrad Centre will host camps, festivals, workshops, performances, classes, and community dances for both the local population and for visitors from outside the region. Most of the…
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The Best Places Eat, Stay and Explore in Aspen This Winter
Visiting Aspen is always a good idea, no matter the season, but this historic silver mining town really comes alive in winter. With four ski resorts to choose from, world-class arts and culture institutions, and an incredible dining scene, Aspen is an ideal destination for a winter getaway, whether you’re considering a quick…
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Merriweather Arts and Culture Society and Candlelight Concert Society earn Howard community grants
Of the 49 nonprofits that were awarded grants at the end of December by the Community Foundation of Howard County, five were given to organizations specializing in serving the arts, including the Candlelight Concert Society and the Merriweather Arts and Culture Center. The foundation’s community grants program distributed $200,000 “to improve the lives of residents…
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Ghostpoet calls German culture strike “misdirected” while declaring support for Gaza
Ghostpoet has described the new German culture strike as “misdirected”, while also declaring his support for Gaza. In recent weeks figures from the arts and entertainment industry have voiced their support for the Strike Germany movement in response to the government’s “use of McCarthyist policies that suppress freedom of expression” related to showing solidarity with…
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Poet Kaveh Akbar on his debut novel, ‘Martyr!’
Celebrated poet Kaveh Akbar has just released his first novel. Titled Martyr!, it follows Iranian-American Cyrus Shams through his journey of sobriety and the quest for a meaningful existence. I recently spoke with Akbar about inserting aspects of himself into the novel – from character traits to his love of literature – what it means…
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OSN and Arab Fund for Arts and Culture announce ‘Writers’ Room’ winners
The programme is designed for series creators in the Arab region and aims to contribute to develop and support talents and compelling stories. OSN and Arab Fund for Arts and Culture (AFAC) have announced the winners of the ‘Writers’ Room’ mentorship programme. Designed to foster the development of compelling stories within the Arab region, the…
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Bend Cultural Tourism Fund Announces Opening of Grant Application for Arts and Cultural Tourism Projects
The Bend Cultural Tourism Commission, a Visit Bend Project overseeing the Bend Cultural Tourism Fund (BCTF), announces the opening of its online grant applications. The complete application is due March 7, 2024 at 5 p.m. The awarded funds will help local organizations leverage marketing resources to attract more cultural tourists during the shoulder seasons and…
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City of NPSP endorses Art & Culture Plan in its first meeting of 2024
In its first meeting of the year, the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters has unanimously endorsed its inaugural 2024 – 2027 Arts & Culture Plan, paving the way for creative ventures and innovative opportunities over the next three years. The Arts & Culture Plan will guide the Council’s arts and culture initiatives, service…
