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…

One program called Intersections brings together musicians from around the region and the world to share their art by exploring both cultural musical traditions and avant-garde counterpoints. Previous Intersections performers have included a trio of world renowned pianists and virtuoso tabla player, Samir Chatterjee. “Since the Intersections Concert series launched in 2023, there have been…

Today, Renaissance Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, debuts its fifth property in New York City – Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel. Featuring the original landmark marquee, the much-anticipated property is situated in the heart of one of the world’s most iconic neighborhoods, on the site of the…

<!– SHOW ARTICLE –> In February of 2023, the City of Marshalltown’s Arts & Culture Master Plan was unanimously approved by Marshalltown City Council. The Master Plan is a 10-year guide book for accomplishing creative placemaking with an emphasis on developing a unique and distinct community, while authentically reflecting our residents. The Master Plan was…

<!– SHOW ARTICLE –> STATE COLLEGE — 3 Dots Downtown’s monthly Awesome Grants have supported a myriad of arts and culture experiences in Centre County since 2018, to date giving $65,000 in direct community impact. 3 Dots is a local nonprofit art gallery and community event center in downtown State College. The organization also constitutes…

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,…