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Park City police log possible homelessness case in area of arts district land
Police-blotter-image The Park City Police Department in late October received a report that appears to have involved the possibility of homelessness in the vicinity of where City Hall is considering whether to develop an arts and culture district. The police logged the case at a little bit before 10 a.m. on Oct. 24 on or…
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BlacSpace Cooperative weaves solidarity to solidify Black arts, cultural presence in Oakland
Cultural archivist Zakiya Harris has said that the need to solidify the presence and permanence of Black people, Black art, and Black culture in Oakland, California, became clear in the wake of the recent global pandemic and the George Floyd uprisings of 2020. During that time, gentrification and cost of living in Oakland surpassed cities…
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UNC Charlotte events to look out for in November
First-Generation Celebration Week Free | Nov. 6-10 Are you a first-generation Niner? Then this week is for you. Collect free swag, meet other first-generation students and, most importantly, celebrate you. Events include the First-Generation Photos & Food Truck (Tuesday, Nov. 7, from 1-3 p.m. at CHHS/COED Plaza), the First Generation Cookout (Wednesday, Nov. 8, from…
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Exhibit highlights Edgemont student’s voyage through art
Two dark boats float in a harbor, steadied by an anchor in the rippling water. Behind the boats, a sketched landscape of buildings merge into a yellow sky. The watercolor painting earned its artist, Juliana Lemin, a Silver Key award in the Scholastic Art Competition in 2022, and is now displayed on the wall of…
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Temple Terrace Arts & Crafts Festival celebrates 50 years this weekend
Arts Council expecting thousands of visitors to commemorate milestone James Chambers was just 17 when he was first introduced to the Temple Terrace Arts & Crafts Festival. It was the event’s second year, and Chambers was working for the city’s recreation department. His job? “They told me to go pound stakes in the ground, so…
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Arts Awards Fetes Creative Futures Amid Arts “Crisis” And “Renaissance”
Karen Ponzio Photos. The 2023 Arts Awards recipients. On Saturday night, the Arts Council of Greater New Haven’s 43rd annual Arts Awards honored six of New Haven’s creative minds — Juanita “Sunday” Austin, Ruby Gonzalez Hernandez, Adrian Huq, Sun Queen, Possible Futures/Lauren Anderson, and William Graustein — at the John Lyman Center for the Performing Arts at Southern Connecticut…
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How the next mayor could help artists live and work in Philly
This story is a part of the Every Voice, Every Vote series. From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! In his third-floor walk-up office at Mural Arts Philadelphia, Emilio Maldonado has been compiling a spreadsheet of professional opportunities for artists…
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Discussion paper on arts and culture sector released
Fair Work Commission We have released a discussion paper on the arts and culture sector as part of the Modern Awards Review 2023-24. An industry profile providing statistical data into the sector’s landscape is also included at Annexure A. The paper has been prepared by our staff to help guide the consultation process and encourage…
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The Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra celebrates 90 years, but long-time music director is leaving
In a city known for its vibrant arts and culture scene, the Chattanooga Symphony & Opera (CSO), has been a cornerstone of the community for 90 years. Since its inception, CSO has not only entertained audiences with world-class performances, but it has also played a pivotal role in shaping the cultural landscape of Chattanooga arts…
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U.P. Arts & Culture Alliance Fall Reception set
<!– SHOW ARTICLE –> NEGAUNEE — The Upper Peninsula Arts & Culture Alliance (UPACA) will host its fall reception and quarterly board meeting in Negaunee on Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 14 – 15. The event features a public tour of Downtown Negaunee, a connection reception, and an alliance board meeting, all free and open to…