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Mountain Xpress
Press release from ArtsAVL: Buncombe County’s nonprofit arts and culture industry generated $51 million in economic activity in 2022, according to the newly released Arts & Economic Prosperity 6, an economic and social impact study conducted by Americans for the Arts in partnership with ArtsAVL. The study demonstrates locally, as well as nationally, arts and…
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Another Pittsburgh museum struggles with Middle East politics
This is WESA Arts, a weekly newsletter by Bill O’Driscoll providing in-depth reporting about the Pittsburgh area art scene. Sign up here to get it every Wednesday afternoon. Earlier this month, the Frick Pittsburgh postponed the touring exhibit “Treasured Ornament: 10 Centuries of Islamic Art,” which would have opened this Saturday. The Frick initially blamed the…
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Himachal Pradesh celebrates ‘Pahari Divas’ to promote and preserve traditional art and culture of the hill state
ANI | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri, Shimla Nov 02, 2023 01:57 PM IST Share Via Copy Link On November 1, people throughout Himachal Pradesh enthusiastically celebrated ‘Pahari Divas’ to promote and safeguard state’s traditional art and culture. With an intent to promote and preserve traditional art and culture of Himachal Pradesh, people across the…
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A ‘Yes’ on Boulder’s Ballot Issue 2A helps build a more vibrant, inclusive and resilient community
To paraphrase an old expression: In this election, you can fill your potholes and invest in the arts. This November, City of Boulder voters will have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape our City’s future by voting ‘yes’ on Ballot Issue 2A. 2A is not a tax increase: It extends an existing 25-year-old general fund sales and…
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ARTS & CULTURE: The Art of Co-working: Katherine Shaughnessy and Amber Lawless
We know this valley is changing. In the world of contemporary art, it is bursting with youthful energy, and Garden City is its locus. Old warehouses and commercial buildings along the east end of Chinden Boulevard are converting to art spaces, brew pubs and wineries where on “First Fridays” (and on other regular hours) you…
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Ambitious artist housing project breaks ground in Fitchburg
The city of Fitchburg marks a milestone on Nov. 2 for an artist residence project that’s been 10 years in the making. An official groundbreaking ceremony takes place at the construction site that’s transforming two vacant schools and a former horse stable. They’re right across the street from the Fitchburg Art Museum, where Nick Capasso…
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A ‘Statewide Convening’: Leaders discuss ways to improve arts at Lehigh’s Zoellner Arts Center
The Pennsylvania Arts and Humanities, A Statewide Convening, was held on Wednesday, Nov 1 An estimated 300 professionals and executives from cultural and arts organizations attended the event The conference was a collaboration between Lehigh University and U.S. Senator Bob Casey Arts, Culture and Humanities Insights 11.1.23 BETHLEHEM, Pa. — How does the arts sector…
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Diwali: Festive Celebrations at Wake County Libraries
As the autumn season rolls in, so does one of the most anticipated festivals of the year for millions around the world: Diwali, the Festival of Lights. Wake County Public Libraries is delighted to announce a series of captivating programs to celebrate this occasion. With over 12 programs across five different locations, there’s something for…
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Arts industry shows large impact in new study
<!– SHOW ARTICLE –> North Dakota’s nonprofit arts and culture industry generated $151.8 million in economic activity in 2022, according to the newly released Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 (AEP6), an economic and social impact study conducted by Americans for the Arts. That economic activity included $70.8 million in spending by nonprofit arts and culture…
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Films, Music, and More At SteamPlant This Month – by Ark Valley Voice Staff
Image courtesy City of Salida SteamPlant Events Center November may be the “shoulder season” for some in Chaffee County, but not so in the arts and culture scene at the Salida SteamPlant. The Salida SteamPlant Events Center and the Salida Council for the Arts invite everyone to come inside, warm your hands and enjoy fine…
