Amazon’s second headquarters’ (HQ2) commitment to the National Capital Region has always kept the community front and center—from creating a 2.5-acre public park to working with local companies, designers, and artisans to bring the vision of Metropolitan Park to life. While the overarching design at the company’s HQ2 is more hospitality-forward, the materials used throughout…

The Cuyahoga Arts & Culture board approved $10.75 million in grants Thursday as the agency and its leaders face criticism over staffing and how funds are distributed. The grant awards comprise operating support, project support or cultural heritage grants to a total of 300 nonprofits. Some of the biggest grants of more than $850,000 go…

The results of the latest national study on the economic impact of the arts have just been released by the national advocacy organization Americans for the Arts, including results for nonprofit arts and culture groups in the City of Dallas and the Dallas Arts District. “Our arts community is a key driver of the Dallas…

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) – The Wichita Falls Alliance for Arts and Culture has received a $15,000 grant from the Texas Bar Foundation to support its Legends Project honoring Charlye Farris, the first African American woman licensed to practice law in Texas. The grant from the Texas Bar Foundation will be used to create educational…

The city of Seattle celebrated the opening of Station Space, a brand new arts and culture hub in the Chinatown-International District, on Saturday. The project broke ground last year on the second floor of the historic King Street Station. Five nonprofits, all led by people of color with a focus on youth and the arts,…

WASHINGTON – Today, President Biden announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to serve in key roles: Nancy Duff Campbell, Member, Board of Visitors to the United States Coast Guard Academy  Joyce M. Johnson, Member, Board of Visitors to the United States Coast Guard Academy Peter V. Neffenger, Member, Board of Visitors to the…

Empire State Development President, CEO and Commissioner Hope Knight said, “The Village of Westbury stands as a shining example of the transformative power of community spirit and visionary planning, as demonstrated through the Downtown Revitalization Initiative. With the completion of its DRI projects, Westbury has reinvigorated its downtown into a thriving hub where arts, culture,…

President Biden and China’s leader, Xi Jinping, face a host of thorny geopolitical issues as they meet Wednesday in San Francisco: trade, Taiwan and the war between Israel and Hamas. But they have found some common ground in the cultural sphere. Both leaders have in recent days praised the visit by a delegation of Philadelphia…

Date: Thursday, November 23, 2023 Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM CST Location: 136 ARTlab, 180 Dafoe Road W. University of Manitoba Registration (FREE event) : www.eventbrite.ca/e/patricia-bovey-my-senate-reflections-tickets-753280210387 The School of Art is thrilled to invite you to a captivating event featuring The Honourable Patricia Bovey. Join us on Thursday, November 23, 2023, from 7:00 PM to 8:30…