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LIGHTSCAPE and RITUAL AND TRANSFORMATION-A Multi-Sensory Art Experience
When October 05, 2024 | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm What TWO POWERFUL SHOWS-one amazing evening LIGHTSCAPES, by Alessio CerutiJoin us for an evening celebrating Alessio Ceruti’s debut U.S. gallery exhibition. Meet Alessio and experience his work along with a moving video short composed to highlight his inspiration. Previously showcased in Italy, Indonesia, Hong Kong,…
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Over $10 Million in New Funding to Strengthen Philadelphia-Area Cultural Groups and Artists
PHILADELPHIA (Sept. 24, 2024)—The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage (the Center) announced today that it has awarded $10.2 million to 39 Philadelphia-area cultural organizations and artists, including $3.5 million to help ensure the future of several of the most prominent institutions in the city and $1 million in unrestricted fellowships to 12 local artists.…
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Portland arts groups receive over $250k in national funding
Two local arts organizations will receive a combined $260,000 in national funding thanks to a national grant program. Portland’s Native Arts and Cultures Foundation and Prismid Sanctuary are part of 112 groups across the country chosen as grant recipients through ArtsHERE, a $12 million pilot program. Both will collect $130,000, the maximum amount offered by…
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Measure F Proponents Say: If the Choice Were Between Arts and Culture in Old Town On the One Hand or New Housing There On the Other, a Majority of Eurekans in Our Survey Would Prefer Arts and Culture
DOCUMENT: ### Press release from the Yes on F campaign: A recent poll revealed broad community support for housing at the abandoned Jacobs property, emphasizing the need to protect Downtown Eureka’s economic and cultural vibrancy. The data underscores the community’s support for a better plan for Eureka’s future, where housing, economic health, and culture all…
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Rep. Schmaltz: Local arts get boost from Michigan Arts and Culture Council grants
Rep. Schmaltz: Local arts get boost from Michigan Arts and Culture Council grants State Rep. Kathy Schmaltz today announced that several local organizations and municipalities in her district have been awarded grants through the Michigan Arts and Culture Council (MACC). The grants, totaling more than $150,000, will provide essential funding to support arts, culture, and…
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Ghostlight to host Manhattan Short Film Festival this Saturday
Coming up this Saturday at the GhostLight Theater in Benton Harbor will be the 2024 Manhattan Short Film Festival. The GhostLight’s Paul Mow tells us this is the third year they’ve hosted the event, which enables attendees to see ten short films and vote for their favorites. They’ll be joining movie watchers from all over…
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Mellon Foundation Continues Support of Morgan State University Arts and Humanities Efforts, Awarding $710,000 in New Grants
Funding Will Support the Inventory and Digitization of University Museum Artwork, Commission New Sculpture, and Advance Academy-Community Connection Initiative and Exhibit BALTIMORE — Thanks to new funding from the Mellon Foundation— the nation’s largest supporter of the arts and humanities — Morgan State University is advancing key liberal arts initiatives on and off campus.…
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West Hollywood to Host ‘Art Against War’ Festival Promoting Peace Through the Arts – WEHO TIMES West Hollywood News, Nightlife and Events
5 1 vote Article Rating A new art initiative aimed at fostering peace will unfold in West Hollywood, California, with the upcoming ‘Art Against War’ Festival. This multifaceted project invites participants to reflect on and promote peace through a variety of visual and performing arts events. The festival will feature an impressive lineup of artists,…
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‘A mark of our heritage.’ A glimpse into Charleston’s Hispanic arts scene and culture
Art is a universal language, and Charleston’s Hispanic arts community is a prism of ideas and expressions seeking to be seen, heard and valued. Three South Carolina arts organizations banded together to produce a statewide assessment of the current Hispanic/LatinX arts scene, which was presented at an Aug. 22 event at the Gibbes Museum in…
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Contest looks for Pa. artists to design Philly’s poster for 2026 World Cup
The 2026 World Cup will put an international spotlight on Philadelphia, with six soccer matches being played at Lincoln Financial Field. Organizers want to commemorate the monumental occasion with a poster by a local artist. Philadelphia Soccer 2026, the nonprofit tasked with planning and executing the World Cup here, is hosting a contest to find…