Category: Arts and Culture

  • Portland’s new Office of Arts and Culture boosts grant opportunities for local artists

    Portland’s new Office of Arts and Culture boosts grant opportunities for local artists

    PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Earlier in March, ARC PDX introduced you to the City of Portland’s new Office of Arts and Culture. The office is focused on public art. Now, we’re digging more into the work it does. Assistant Director of the Office of Arts and Culture, Darion Jones, joined the show Thursday to talk…

  • 7 things to do in Howard County, from a Merriweather fundraiser to trail biking

    7 things to do in Howard County, from a Merriweather fundraiser to trail biking

    The cherry blossoms aren’t at peak bloom yet, but it’s beginning to feel like spring. Enjoy the weather with a group bike ride up the Patuxent River Trail or any of the other fun things to do in Howard County from March 27 to April 2. Trans Day of Visibility in Elkridge 4-7:30 p.m. Friday…

  • Best of Arts & Culture 2025

    Best of Arts & Culture 2025

    <a href="https://media2.inlander.com/inlander/imager/u/original/29585710/artsandculture3-3-1629e6cd1ca25cf4.webp" rel="contentImg_gal-29585711" title="Last year, Spokane Pride welcomed 50,000 attendees. – Young Kwak photo" data-caption="Last year, Spokane Pride welcomed 50,000 attendees.   Young Kwak photo” class=”uk-display-block uk-position-relative uk-visible-toggle”> click to enlarge Young Kwak photo Last year, Spokane Pride welcomed 50,000 attendees. Best Arts/Cultural EventSPOKANE PRIDEFrom its inception in the ’90s, when there were only a few…

  • Eureka Cultural Arts District Announces New Grant Funding Small Projects or Events Happening Within District

    Eureka Cultural Arts District Announces New Grant Funding Small Projects or Events Happening Within District

    This is a press release from the Eureka Cultural Arts District: The Eureka Cultural Arts District (ECAD) is thrilled to announce a new grant funding small projects or events happening within the boundaries of the district, made possible by the California Arts Council. This grant program is designed to support small projects or events led…

  • Peoria Arts, Culture and Library looking for volunteers

    Peoria Arts, Culture and Library looking for volunteers

    Peoria’s Arts, Culture and Library Services Department is looking for community volunteer members to serve as grant review panelists for the upcoming grants cycle. If any residents have a passion for arts and culture, the city is asking them apply and help review grant applications in three categories, arts projects, community events and HOAs. Individuals…

  • Arts and artists in April

    Arts and artists in April

    With a mission to spark artistic inquiry, innovation and equity to strengthen the physical, social and economic fabric of Alaska, Homer’s nonprofit art gallery Bunnell Street Arts Center hosts residencies, exhibits, performances and artist funding opportunities throughout the month of April. Announcing the Ursa Major Fund for Artists Funded by the Andy Warhol Foundation’s Regional…

  • Red Sky at Night celebrates the best of arts and culture

    Red Sky at Night celebrates the best of arts and culture

    The Harquail Theatre grounds were alive with music, food and culture with about 2,000 people enjoying the annual Red Sky at Night held on Saturday, 22 March. The event was the culmination of the 20-day celebration of Cayfest, the Cayman National Festival of the Arts. “This year’s Cayfest was a beautiful close to a vibrant…

  • From a River Cruise to Orchestra Noir, Here Are 5 Arts and Culture Picks for the Weekend

    From a River Cruise to Orchestra Noir, Here Are 5 Arts and Culture Picks for the Weekend

    Arts & Entertainment From a River Cruise to Orchestra Noir, Here Are 5 Arts and Culture Picks for the Weekend (Courtesy of the Chicago Architecture Center) It is spring, so break out the flip-flops and cargo shorts — but don’t put away the duck boots and snow pants just yet. You’ll need them soon after…

  • County opens applications for arts grant

    County opens applications for arts grant

    The Santa Barbara County Office of Arts and Culture has begun accepting applications from local artists, cultural practitioners and nonprofit organizations for the county’s 2025 Arts Making Impact (AMI) Grant. The county is offering up to $5,000, and the deadline to submit an application is April 18.  The AMI Grant is part of a larger…

  • Kansas Senate aims to defund the arts, which would be ‘devastating’ for culture across the state

    Kansas Senate aims to defund the arts, which would be ‘devastating’ for culture across the state

    Kansas artists and cultural organizations would be stripped of state grants if the Kansas Legislature adopts a Senate-approved budget, which entirely eliminates funding the Kansas Arts Commission. The impact would be felt even harder in smaller and rural communities. If the Kansas Legislature adopts the state budget approved by the Kansas Senate, funding to the…