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Mayor Bowser Announces Third Vitality Fund Recipient as Meridiam Relocates its Americas HQ to Downtown DC
(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) announced that Meridiam has relocated its Americas headquarters to Downtown Washington, DC from New York City. Meridiam, a $20B+ global infrastructure manager focused on the development, financing, and management of sustainable infrastructure projects, is the…
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Summerlin recognizes Native American heritage month
November is Native American Heritage Month, and for Summerlin and its residents, it’s a special time to recognize Southern Paiute lands that cover much of Southern Nevada and the important cultural roots of the area. In October, Downtown Summerlin, the community’s vibrant urban core, hosted the Southern Paiute and Culture District during the 27th annual…
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Longtime ArtsFairfax leader to retire after expanding nonprofit’s role in community
With former board chairs John Mason and Shelly Hazel, and current chair Scott Cryer, ArtsFairfax president and CEO Linda Sullivan announces at the 2023 ArtsFairfax Awards that she will retire (courtesy A.E. Landes Photography/ArtsFairfax) The woman who oversaw ArtsFairfax’s transformation from an events programmer into the top advocate for Fairfax County’s arts and culture community…
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Dilemma for Egyptian, Arab artists in solidarity with Palestinian people
The artists of Egypt and other Arab countries remain deeply saddened, angry and mostly helpless towards the ongoing tragic situation in Gaza. The Palestinian death toll as of Tuesday has now surpassed 10,000 people since 7 October, according to the Palestinian health ministry. There’s more to this story Get unlimited access to our exclusive journalism…
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Economic Activity Study of Metro Denver Culture Reports Record-Breaking $2.6 Billion in Economic Activity
Colorado Business Committee for the Arts’ latest edition of this biennial report showcases how the arts, cultural and scientific nonprofit sector continues to recover from the pandemic 46 minutes ago Last week, the Colorado Business Committee for the Arts (CBCA) released its latest Economic Activity Study of Metro Denver Culture, presented by U.S. Bank, at…
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NNS Spotlight: HowMitchell Street Arts plans to revive arts and culture on Milwaukee’s South Side | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Mitchell Street Arts guest curator Isabel Castro gives visitors a tour. (Photo by DeMar Walker) Mitchell Street Arts is bringing new energy to the arts and culture scene on Milwaukee’s South Side. “It falls at the intersection of arts education and community organizing,” Executive Director Rew Gordon said. The organization’s goal is to serve as…
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Baltimore artists to inspire conversations on campus
By Emily Gaines Buchler / Published Nov 7, 2023 Ask students about the bronze horseman perched upon the galloping stallion in Mudd Hall, and many will call to mind not only the statue’s title, Rumors of War, but also the horseman’s distinct hairstyle (dreadlocks) and attire (a hoodie and Nike tennis shoes). “If you’ve had…
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Students learn French history and culture through film
Mercer University junior Cynthia Osorio-Magaña presents on the film “Chocolat” at the SoCon Undergraduate Research Forum in October at Wofford College. Photo by Dr. Alexis Chauchois Mercer University students are exploring French history and culture through the lens of cinema. The films, spanning from the invention of cinema to the contemporary period, allow students to…
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Haverhill’s Arndt Takes on Regional Arts and Culture Post
Haverhill’s Jenny Arndt—well-known in Haverhill’s creative and education circles—was recently hired as the new Merrimack Valley Arts and Culture Specialist. The one-year pilot position was created through a collaboration between Creative County at Essex County Community Foundation and the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission. “Culture, however you define it, is the beating heart of a community.…
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NAPLES | $25-30 million international arts center coming to Naples
NAPLES, Fla. — As arts and culture continue to gain attraction, a new facility bearing the name of late vocalist Luciano Pavarotti was recently announced. The International Arts Center is being brought to the area by the Pavarotti Foundation and Theater in the Garden, two not-for-profit organizations. “The growth of the arts in this region…
