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Arts District Liberty Station Gets a Fresh New Identity That Honors Its Past and Future
Arts District Liberty Station just unveiled a fresh new identity, and we’re here for every bit of this exciting transformation at one of our favorite cultural destinations. This brand refresh perfectly captures what this place has always meant to our creative community while pointing toward an even brighter future. What’s Behind the New Name You…
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What’s at Stake in the NEA’s Quiet Retreat From the Arts
From economic impact to mental health benefits, public funding for the arts is a vital investment, not a partisan luxury. Unsplash+ On May 2, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) abruptly terminated hundreds of grants to arts organizations across the country. Notifications were sent from a non-reply email address, citing a shift in grantmaking…
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PVDFest will roar back to downtown Providence Sept. 5-6. Here’s what to expect.
PROVIDENCE — PVDFest, the city’s signature celebration of art and culture, will return to downtown on Sept. 5 and 6, Mayor Brett Smiley announced Tuesday. Similar to past years, festival goers should expect musical performances and a battle of the bands, the unveiling of commemorative murals, more than 180 craft vendors, and dozens of food…
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SC Governor’s School raises over $250K at 25th anniversary gala
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Touring the birthplace of Kipling’s ‘Jungle Book’
DUMMERSTON — Famed British author Rudyard Kipling’s historic 1892 home Naulakha was open to the public for its annual Rhododendron Tour this past weekend. Normally open only to guests renting the properties for overnight accommodation or small group gatherings, Naulakha, its Carriage House and expansive grounds are opened up for one weekend each spring by the…
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Monument Center hosts US premiere of ‘Pontius Pilate’
BENNINGTON – When the poet Randall Jarrell penned his classic World War II poem, “Eighth Air Force,” he invoked the image of Pontius Pilate washing his hands in a bowl to symbolize he wanted nothing to do with any responsibility for the death of Jesus Christ. Importantly, Jarrell, while musing on the collateral civilian damage…
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Outlander star Sam Heughan to ‘realise dream’ of playing Macbeth in RSC production
The play will be Sam Heughan’s RSC debut Sam Heughan has said he has realised a “dream” forged in an Edinburgh theatre aged 18 as the Outlander star is announced to play the title role in a Royal Shakespeare Company production of Macbeth. The Scottish actor, who is best known for his television work, said…
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Aspen artist Robert Chamberlain honored by locals, Aspen Historical Society
The Wheeler/Stallard Museum held a celebration of life for Aspenite Robert Chamberlain Thursday evening. Chamberlain, an artist and photographer, donated hundreds of photo negatives and prints to the Aspen Historical Society in 2017 before he died in 2024. His photos showcased Aspen beginning in 1958, capturing the city’s early hippy, ski-bum culture to more modern…
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Discover the world’s oldest known rock art in Indonesia
Over two and a half years, teams from BRIN, Griffith University and Google Arts & Culture meticulously documented these ancient sites, at times using advanced laser technology. They have revealed human stories that stretch back more than 50,000 years, with the oldest example dating back to 51,200 years. Their discoveries include the world’s oldest known…
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As leaders of state and regional organizations, we’re sounding the alarm on Trump’s attacks on the arts
AS LEADERS OF statewide and regional organizations dedicated to increasing access to the arts, culture, and humanities, we are fortunate to advocate for the power of culture. We revel in the work of bold theater companies and groundbreaking museum exhibits, witness children build confidence and imagination through local arts programs, and applaud the relentless efforts…
