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Help Shape the Cultural Experiences in West Hollywood For the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games
ADVERTISEMENT The City of West Hollywood invites the community to participate in one of several community conversations, led by AEA Consulting, to discuss a West Hollywood Art Project for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Two focus groups for Arts Organizations and Artists will take place on Friday, January 24 from 10 a.m. to 12…
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2024 Arts and Culture staff film recommendations
Wicked (2024) Released in November, “Wicked,” directed by Jon M. Chu, brings the famous Broadway musical to theatres. Featuring a cast of stars including Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jeff Goldblum and others, the film depicts a story in the Land of Oz in the time before the classic novel “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.” The…
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Bell Tower Cultural Center reimagines Martins Creek church as art, music hub
LOWER MT. BETHEL TWP., Pa. — Taking a leap of faith, founders of the Bell Tower Cultural Center have transformed a former Lutheran church into a cultural hub for the community. In the second year of the center’s programming, organizers — members of the Three Church Hill Arts and Historical Society — have announced its…
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Panopticons are Being Recast as Arts and Culture Hubs, and Other News
The Netherlands’ panopticon prisons are being revamped into arts and culture hubs. Though they once served as prisons, the Netherlands’ historic panopticons are being reimagined as vibrant arts hubs. Haarlem’s Koepelgevangenis, now a cultural center with art studios, a cinema, and plans for a hotel, exemplifies this transformation, blending modern utility with preserved architecture, thanks…
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Ras Al Khaimah Art 2025 embraces ‘Memory’ to celebrate art and culture
Ras Al Khaimah Art festival, one of the region’s premier celebration of arts and culture, returns with renewed creative energy this year, showcasing works of over 100 artists alongside an immersive programme featuring discussions, interactive workshops, art and heritage tours, films and authentic cultural experiences (Jan. 31 – Feb. 28). The 13th edition of the…
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$1.9M Boost for Arts and Cultural Experiences
WA Government funding for Arts Projects for Individuals and Groups and Arts Projects for Organisations 2024-25 programs supports 42 initiatives More than $1.9 million to help artists and creative industry professionals and organisations deliver one-off projects or a program of activities Funding to develop and grow the sector by providing high-quality arts and cultural experiences…
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Who is appointed Minister of Culture, Arts, and Tourism by Mahama?
This blog is managed by the content creator and not GhanaWeb, its affiliates, or employees. Advertising on this blog requires a minimum of GH₵50 a week. Contact the blog owner with any queries. After a successful inauguration of John Dramani Mahama as the 6th President of the 4th Republic of Ghana, he is expected to…
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Artist uses elements of the natural world to see it in new ways
Transcript Notice: Transcripts are machine and human generated and lightly edited for accuracy. They may contain errors. Amna Nawaz: A globally renowned artist who uses elements of the natural world to make us see that world in new ways. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown spoke with artist Olafur Eliasson in Los Angeles our arts and…
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Research Shows Arts & Culture Is Good for Physical and Mental Health
Photo: Bárbara Fróes It’s been established that art and craft activities positively impact mental health. It should come as no surprise, then, that arts and culture events are equally beneficial for physical and mental well-being. New research conducted by Britain’s Department for Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS) demonstrates that attending or participating in an arts…
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Burlington awarding grants of up to $7K for arts and culture projects. Here’s who got funded last year
Up to $75,000 is available to local artists and multicultural groups for projects and events from the 2025 Burlington Arts and Culture Fund. The City of Burlington’s fund is open to applications for projects and events that can be completed between April 2025 and March 2026. The maximum individual grant for any applicant is capped at…