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At the Brattle, a film series analyzes ‘Transness in Cinema’
The title “Corpses, Fools and Monsters” came about in a conversation between trans film critics Caden Mark Gardner and Willow Catelyn Maclay in the online cinema journal Reverse Shot. The two have a regular column called “Body Talk,” in which they discuss trans issues in mainstream movies, coming to the sad conclusion that “for the…
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One mum said no to daughter having a tattoo, another got a matching one
Retiree Kong So has quite a strong opinion of her daughter’s tattoos. Advertisement “She would always say they’re pretty, but I disagree. I think large tattoos look too masculine and I don’t know why she likes this kind of stuff,” she says, referring to the image of a large snake that crawls up the 26-year-old’s…
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Colorado Arts Spotlight, Oct. 3 – 6: Tour de Corgi, Art on the Corner and more
It’s First Friday again, with tons of events in arts districts across the state — and great late summer weather in the forecast to enjoy them. Plus this weekend brings classical ballet, street art, traditional barkcloth, and an exploration of “cancel culture,” along with much, much more. Here’s a snapshot of what’s happening in arts…
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In Oakland, Over 75 Artists Join Forces for Black Women’s Safety
“The artists that we selected, we gravitated to them because they are healing artists. Their work is beautiful, it is life affirming,” says Maud Alcorn, Betti Ono’s arts and culture project manager. In addition to raising awareness, the Betti Ono team has a political objective: to rally support for a statewide version of the Protect…
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A Cauldron of Culture: Unveiling the Magic of Tacoma Arts Month
FacebookTweet Every October, something magical brews in Tacoma. As the leaves turn and the nights grow longer, the city transforms into a vibrant cauldron of creativity and culture. Tacoma Arts Month casts its spell, conjuring a month-long celebration filled with music, dance, theater, visual arts, and more. For the past 23 years, they’ve been summoning…
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2025 Stamford Arts And Culture Grant Application Now Open
Inormation via city of Stamford STAMFORD, CT — The Stamford Arts & Culture Commission on Wednesday announced that it is accepting applications for the 2025 Stamford Arts & Culture (SAC) Grant. This grant funds arts and cultural programming and art projects in the city of Stamford. The Stamford Arts & Culture Commission has provided funding…
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Ruby City’s 5-year anniversary in San Antonio travels back to its dreamy roots
Ruby City, one of the city’s newer art institutions, is celebrating its 5-year anniversary. Patricia Morales is with the contemporary art center, which is operated by the Linda Pace Foundation, and she said their anniversary celebration will be unforgettable. “We are so excited to host a contemporary artist, Jeffrey Vallance on site with us,” she…
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Houston Bolsters Arts and Culture with $130,833 in Grants for Festivals, Exhibits, and Community Initiatives
The City of Houston Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs is infusing $130,833 into seven projects ranging from film festivals to cultural exhibits. This investment, sourced from the city’s Hotel Occupancy Tax, supports endeavors through the City’s Initiative grant program, managed by the Houston Arts Alliance (HAA), as announced in a statement. Each grant targets initiatives…
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Dunwoody Celebrates Creativity with a Packed Arts & Culture Month Calendar
The city is launching its annual Arts & Culture Month, celebrating all creative offerings of the community. From public art to theater, to music, Dunwoody’s cultural partners are set to present a full calendar of exciting events. Mayor Lynn Deutsch stated, “We have so much to offer that you can find something different to do…
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Nominations being accepted for 2025 Arts United Awards
NORTHEAST INDIANA (WFFT) — Now is the time to nominate individuals, teams or organizations for their excellence in the arts. Nominations for the 2025 Arts United Awards are officially open through Jan. 15, 2025. The awards are meant to celebrate people, organizations and projects making waves in northeast Indiana’s arts and culture scenes. Awards include…
