Through taps, swipes and clicks online, every taxable sale in King County has contributed to grant funding for 2025 for a total of over 700 cultural organizations in King County. The Doors Open science, heritage and arts levy began adding an additional 0.1% in sales tax in April 2024, leading to $150 million in funding.…

In just over 18 months, the United States will turn 250 years old. Current turmoil only adds to the importance of the impending public pageant. In recent years, American political battles have grown toxic, with a widening divide between ordinary citizens and cultural elites. These conflicts often take on an all-or-nothing character and sometimes reveal…

Return to the Best of Bethesda homepage here. Best new place where everyone can be creative There’s a different creative thing happening on every floor of Compass Art Center in Kensington. Adults paint in classes, teens sketch anime drawings, professionals give talks in a gallery exhibition.  Founder and director Glen Kessler, 48, of North Potomac,…

A painting on display at the “Belonging” exhibit at the Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture. (Marc Vitali / WTTW News) Wrap up your shopping, save the receipts and ring out the old with something new. May your holidays be joyful and artful! Thanks to our sponsors: “Kukla, Fran and Ollie Days” – Chicago History Museum…

As part of their five-year partnership, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and Mubadala, through the Mubadala Foundation, have announced two new programmes, Artful Living and the House of Artisans Design Competition. The programmes will involve a series of initiatives that promote and reinforce the emirate’s cultural scene.  Artful…

Arts leader Deana Haggag will assume the role, effective as of January 1, 2025 The nation’s largest supporter of the arts and humanities since 1969, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation supports artistic and community-building charities and initiatives through its interdisciplinary grant programs.  Recently, the Foundation promoted arts leader and advocate Deana Haggag to its role…

Name: Jordan Seaberry Age: 35 Hometown: South Side of Chicago Position: Assistant professor at the Rhode Island School of Design, co-director of the U.S. Department of Arts and Culture Jordan Seaberry’s parents encouraged him and his siblings to dream big. Ambitious thinking led Seaberry on an unconventional path from cultivating comic book painting at the…

This week, Colorado events showcase a variety of festive and cultural experiences for people of all ages to enjoy, from family-friendly New Year’s Eve events to classical music performances and a ballet based on a classic story. Arts and culture news ‘Light Of Christmas’ silhouettes brings shadow dance magic home to Colorado for holiday performance…

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