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New campaign supports the arts in Tucson
In spring 2022, the Tucson Jewish Community Center (Tucson JCC) launched a new fundraising campaign, the Patron of the Arts Society. Fran Katz, who joined the Tucson JCC staff in 2021 as chief development officer, said her inspiration for the arts society was twofold: to raise community awareness of the many arts and culture activities…
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Santa Barbara County Announces Appointment of Community Services Director
Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free commnity service. Credit: Courtesy (SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) – The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors has approved the appointment of Jesús Armas as the incoming Community Services Department Director. Armas’ selection comes after an extensive nationwide search to find the ideal candidate to succeed George Chapjian who…
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Fordham at the Met Opera: ‘Coursework Come to Life’
Musical instructor Katherine Copland with students from her classical vocal instruction course at the Met Opera’s production of X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X on Nov. 14. Photos courtesy of Fordham faculty This year, more than 500 Fordham students, faculty, alumni, and staff attended performances at the world-famous Metropolitan Opera—located one block away…
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Visual Artist Mark Bradford Wins the 2024 Getty Prize
The J. Paul Getty Trust announced today it has named Los Angeles based artist Mark Bradford as the recipient of its annual Getty Prize, the institution’s highest honor. Established in 2013 and formerly known as the “Getty Medal,” the award recognizes leaders in the cultural fields whose work expands human understanding and appreciation of arts…
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Dorset Players to channel farcical Sherlock Holmes
DORSET — The Dorset Players continues its 96th season from Dec. 1 to 10 with the 2012 Edgar Award-winning mystery/comedy “The Game’s Afoot, or Holmes for the Holidays,” by Ken Ludwig. The show is directed by Luke Krueger, produced by Lynne Worth, and stage managed by Cheryl Gushee. The story is set in December 1936,…
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Artists First, a multimedia art studio in Maplewood, brings a sense of belonging to artists in St. Louis.
Amid the rank and file of awnings, signage and storefronts that line Manchester Road in Maplewood, you’ll find a remarkable nonprofit art studio welcoming creatives of all walks. This is Artists First: a one-of-a-kind, inclusive space in St. Louis providing free art supplies, studio space and creative knowledge through grant-supported programs. As a multimedia art…
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Seton Hall Arts Council Continues Partnership with South Orange Perfor
2022 Seton Hall Chorus, Chamber Choir and Orchestra Spring Concert at SOPAC. Photo by Bill Blanchard. The Seton Hall University Arts Council has renewed its partnership with the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC). This year marks the eighteenth season of the partnership that allows the Arts Council to use SOPAC’s state of the art,…
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Business Council For The Arts Celebrate Honorees At 2023 Obelisk Awards
The Business Council for the Arts (BCA) honored regional businesses, municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and individuals for their extraordinary support of arts and culture in North Texas at the 2023 Obelisk Awards. The ceremony took place at the new JW Marriott Dallas Arts District hotel on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023. Co-Chairs of the 2023 Obelisk Awards were Evan Singer, BCA…
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ARTS PICKS | Dec. 1-3
Jacksonville Today Arts and Culture Editor Matt Shaw shares his arts and culture picks for the weekend. Friday, Saturday & Sunday JaxByJax Literary Arts Festival FSCJ Kent Campus | Avondale The signature local celebration of the literary arts JaxbyJax celebrates its 10th anniversary with a three-day festival at FSCJ’s Kent Campus. Jacksonville-based writers will share work…
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BSU Holiday Arts and Culture Night is Saturday
Ball State University’s holiday arts and culture night is 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2. The Charles W. Brown Planetarium will present “The Christmas Star” at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Over the years people have tried to explain the appearance of the Star of Bethlehem, as described in the Bible. Can the star be explained as…
