The study, conducted by Americans for the Arts, found that the arts and culture industry generated nearly $185 million in economic activity, $78.5 million in spending by arts and culture organizations, and an additional $106 million in event-related expenditures by audiences. In addition, the industry supported nearly 3,000 jobs, provided $108 million in personal income…

A new study finds Arkansas’ arts and culture industry had a $306.4 million impact on the state’s economy in 2022 alone. The nationwide study, called Arts & Economic Prosperity 6, was led by Americans for the Arts and studied 373 communities across 50 states and Puerto Rico. This marked the first year Arkansas participated in…

Get familiar with Hong Kong’s vibrant cultural heritage at the HKIA Arts and Culture Festival 2023. Running from now to December 31, the festival presents a captivating showcase of curated exhibitions and performances by local artists throughout the Hong Kong International Airport. Experience the magic of traditional Chinese paintings brought to life through animation; delve into the world…

STAMFORD, CT — The Stamford Arts & Culture Commission announced this week it is taking applications for the Stamford Arts & Culture (SAC) Grant. This grant funds arts and cultural programming and art projects in the city of Stamford. For the past decade, the Stamford Arts & Culture Commission has provided funding for numerous arts…

Lowriders and oversize flannel button-downs, gold jewelry and the Mexican flag. Two North Texas multimedia artists are filtering symbols of Chicano culture through their own lenses to reflect on their experiences growing up first-generation Mexican American. Their work also touches on larger themes of religion, adolescence and identity. “When you’re first-generation, I feel like you’re…

A new study has found that Indianapolis’ nonprofit arts and culture sector has generated almost $524 million in economic activity in the past year. Between May 2022 and June 2023, Americans for the Arts and the Indy Arts Council measured the arts’ impact on organizational and audience spending, household income and tax revenue to produce…

Kellie Cutler TRUCKEE, Calif. – Nevada County Arts Council and Truckee Arts Alliance announced the hiring of Kellie Cutler as Truckee Cultural District’s Program Manager, a new position at the heart of one of the state’s coveted California Cultural Districts. Cutler brings to this inaugural role 23 years of nonprofit leadership experience in the Tahoe…

FRESNO, Calif. (KGPE/KSEE) – Arte Americas, Casa De La Cultura located in Fresno says it exists to celebrate, nurture, and preserve Latino Arts and Culture. Organizers say the museum is able to share this through exhibitions and programs that are open to the public year-round. In the month of November for Dia Del Los Muertos…

In a major expansion of GBH’s local arts and culture programming, GBH News is launching The Culture Show, a one-hour daily local radio program on 89.7 offering listeners a wide-ranging look at society through art, culture and entertainment. Beginning November 3, The Culture Show will air on Fridays from 2–3 p.m., following Boston Public Radio with Jim Braude…