The Arts and Culture Plan’s top priority is to secure ongoing funding for artists and organizations but it doesn’t list any specific financial needs. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The city of Charlotte adopted a new Arts and Culture Plan this month. It aims to ensure funding opportunities and growth for the arts industry, but it doesn’t list specific…

Portrait of Kelly Akashi by Brad Torchia. Kelly Akashi, 2016 CULTURED Young Artist The Altadena-based artist’s far-reaching practice is currently on view in “Formations” at the Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego, and “Encounters” at the Henry Art Gallery in Seattle. She’ll also have works included in group shows at the Aldrich Contemporary, Moody Center…

The CHASS program, spanning from 27 November to 1 December, will showcase presentations and workshops from 15 participating HASS disciplines, including the Australian Historical Association, Australian Association of Philosophy, Australian and New Zealand Association for Medieval and Early Modern Studies, Canadian-Australian Partnership for Open Scholarship, Australian Linguistic Society, Chinese Studies Association of Australia, and the…

Kiwi musicians are struggling to have their stories told. Photo / 123rf Kiwi musician Rodney Fisher released a solo album earlier this year, but not many Kiwis would have been aware of that. The long-time lead singer of Goodshirt has struggled enormously to get decent coverage or an in-depth critical review of his latest work.…

There was dancing. There was singing. There was juggling. There was a chicken suit. The first annual MapSO Family Follies delivered on its promise of quirky family fun and fabulous entertainment on November 16 at The Woodland in Maplewood. “I think the Follies will become a thing!,” co-producer Lara Tomlin told Village Green. Tomlin reported,…