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Arts
fromHyperallergic
15 hours ago

Barbara Chase-Riboud Speaks Out on Declining US Biennale Pavilion

Barbara Chase-Riboud declined to represent the US at the Venice Biennale, stating it was 'not the moment' for her to participate.
#bay-area-dance-week
San Francisco
fromwww.7x7.com
20 hours ago

Bay Area Dance Week Returns With More Than 150 Free Classes, Performances + Gatherings

Bay Area Dance Week showcases diverse dance styles through free events, engaging the community and encouraging participation in dance activities.
SF music
from48 hills
2 days ago

Bay Area Dance Week celebrates leaps and bounds of local scene - 48 hills

Bay Area Dance Week celebrates the region's diverse dance community with free classes and performances, promoting inclusivity and visibility in dance.
San Francisco
fromwww.7x7.com
20 hours ago

Bay Area Dance Week Returns With More Than 150 Free Classes, Performances + Gatherings

Bay Area Dance Week showcases diverse dance styles through free events, engaging the community and encouraging participation in dance activities.
SF music
from48 hills
2 days ago

Bay Area Dance Week celebrates leaps and bounds of local scene - 48 hills

Bay Area Dance Week celebrates the region's diverse dance community with free classes and performances, promoting inclusivity and visibility in dance.
Graphic design
fromChrbutler
2 days ago

Red-lining AI - Christopher Butler

Bans on AI-generated content limit creative potential and ignore the complexities of automation's role in design and ethics.
Law
fromABA Journal
3 weeks ago

Millions of Americans continue to lack meaningful access to justice. What can be done about it?

Millions of Americans face legal challenges without access to affordable legal assistance, highlighting a significant justice gap.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

The GPS for equity: Building the industry's first true navigation infrastructure

The mortgage industry must shift focus from speed to helping borrowers navigate complex financial decisions.
Film
fromThe Independent
2 days ago

The 19 most problematic movies of all time

Filmmakers often desire public engagement, but some films face scrutiny for problematic content due to evolving social standards.
History
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Slavery reparations are just, but who exactly owes whom?

Some African elites benefited from the slave trade, complicating the narrative of reparations in the context of historical injustices.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

The Guardian view on a much-needed boost for the arts: rebuilding England's cultural landscape

The V&A East Museum opens in Stratford, London, revitalizing the cultural landscape amid challenges faced by arts organizations across the UK.
Growth hacking
fromHubspot
4 days ago

8 Ways to Elevate Your Brand as a Creator or Entrepreneur (& Close the Pay Gap)

The global creator economy is projected to reach $1.18 trillion by 2032, significantly impacting minority creators and entrepreneurs.
Women
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Why work still sucks for women

Women face significant workplace challenges, including the gender pay gap, leadership barriers, harassment, and unpaid domestic work responsibilities.
California
fromKqed
6 days ago

'No Hope for Someone Like Me': Immigrants in California Pull Back From Filing Taxes | KQED

Immigrant communities in California face significant declines in tax filings due to shrinking refunds and distrust in the IRS.
fromIndieWire
6 days ago

Hope Is Not a Distribution Strategy

A distributor expressed regret, stating, 'I wish you would have called us a year ago...' indicating that early consultation could have led to a more marketable film. Producers often create films that, while well-crafted, do not align with distribution needs, resulting in missed opportunities.
Independent films
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

We asked what repairing the harm of enslavement would look like. This is what we found

Living in a constrained environment reflects the ongoing impact of historical injustices and the struggle for dignity and self-worth.
Education
fromPsychology Today
20 hours ago

How to Develop Creative Potential

Creative potential combines original thinking with motivation, growing through knowledge, experience, and small actions that invite ideas and explore options.
#rave-culture
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 week ago

Special series: -Ism Storytellers, mixed race * Oregon ArtsWatch

In 2025, Dmae Lo Roberts embarked on a statewide storytelling experience focusing on personal stories from both artists and community members. These stories are a form of living oral history.
Portland
Social justice
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

How Working People Are the Canaries in the Coal Mine

Politicians are addressing the affordability crisis, but many working individuals feel neglected and question the timing of this attention.
Education
fromPadailypost
6 days ago

Advanced math advocate jumps into school board race

John Craig is considering a run for the Palo Alto Unified School District board, advocating for Multivariable Calculus in schools.
Arts
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Visuals Help Expose the Realities of Mass Incarceration to a Wider Audience

The Warehouse exhibition transforms understanding of mass incarceration through visual storytelling, making complex issues accessible to a wider audience.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Billy Porter says work is drying up for Black & queer artists in Trump's America

Billy Porter and other artists protest against Trump's cultural agenda, claiming it threatens creative independence at the Kennedy Center.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 days ago

How Do Museums Care for Unconventional Acquisitions?

Knowles's performances, such as Make a Salad and Identical Lunch, showcased her unique approach to art through food, engaging audiences in the experience of preparation and consumption.
Arts
Music production
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

UK music industry highlights need for black talent in executive roles

Support for black talent in executive roles is crucial as black music has generated 80% of UK music revenue over the past 30 years.
Education
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Nonprofit ArtsConnection fills a creative gap in NYC public schools

Education's focus on efficiency often neglects the essential human connection fostered by art and music, which helps students recognize their self-worth.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
5 days ago

Art Movements: Dozens Laid Off at Artnet and Artsy

Artnet and Artsy merged, resulting in layoffs and organizational changes amid declining revenue in the media segment.
#los-angeles-art-week
Parenting
fromItsnicethat
3 weeks ago

"Let go of the small stuff"

Parents working unsociable hours with young children experience shared struggles; emotional honesty with supportive people and clear communication with partners about household division of labor are essential coping strategies.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 weeks ago

POC Arts Nonprofits Face Severe Staffing Challenges, Survey Finds

Many museums led by people of color in the Northeast struggle with staffing and funding, impacting their ability to serve communities.
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
1 month ago

Is most art now just too expensive for most people?

The inaugural edition of a new Art Basel fair opened in natural gas-rich Qatar in February with a novel artist-curated format consisting of 87 dealers presenting focused, biennial-style displays by individual artists. The ruling Al Thani family, worth $200bn, toured the fair before it opened and reserved numerous works, leaving dealers to spend the next few days wondering if and when those reserves would convert into sales.
Miscellaneous
Arts
fromHyperallergic
3 weeks ago

5 Art Job Openings That Are Definitely Not Exploitative

Qualifications for art-related positions often include unconventional traits and low compensation.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 month ago

Portland facing $1 billion-plus in arts, culture and entertainment infrastructure requests * Oregon ArtsWatch

We can find a middle ground. PSU could reduce the size of its planned theater to between 800 and 1,200 seats, clearing the way for the Keller to be remodeled as a mid-size 1,500 to 1,800 seat venue.
Portland
Women in technology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Creative Potential Is Equal; Recognition Is Not

Research demonstrates no gender differences in creative thinking ability, yet women receive significantly less recognition and support for creativity across industries, creating unequal outcomes despite equal potential.
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

A Dublin art director says state support is needed to tackle elitism within the art world

Our Government should support the Irish visual arts ecosystem a lot more, spreading the message that art is open and accessible to everyone.
Arts
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

UK's performing arts industry inhospitable to parents', research warns

The UK performing arts industry inadequately supports parents, particularly women, causing many to leave their careers due to inflexible schedules and lack of accommodation.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
3 weeks ago

Social Malpractice in the Age of Cultural Compliance

Socially engaged art faces challenges in a world increasingly hostile to independent thought and public expression.
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Saturday Links: SOMArts to Host Community Discussion on Future of the Arts in SF

In response to the recent closing of California College of the Arts and the uncertain future of the Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts, SOMArts Cultural Center is hosting a forum on February 13 discussing how to bolster the arts community in San Francisco. [SOMArts/Eventbrite] A suspected explosive device was recovered from a lake at Sonoma State University by the sheriff's department bomb squad Thursday evening after the device was spotted by a person who was fishing for metal objects with a magnet. [KRON4]
SF politics
Music
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
2 months ago

"What is My Hand in This?": A powerful call for a better world * Oregon ArtsWatch

Davóne Tines and Ruckus delivered a powerful, multi-genre concert pleading for a better world, blending spirituals, opera, and rock-infused period instruments.
#higher-education
New York City
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

She makes six figures as an artist. It's still a grind to get by in NYC.

Rising New York costs and housing shortages force artists like Courtney Kinnare to work intensively, manage unstable income, and pay double rent despite career gains.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

A Theory of Cultural Life That Is Under Attack

President Trump ordered the Kennedy Center closed July 4 for a two-year renovation, sparking artist cancellations, ticket declines, and concerns about losing its cultural mission.
Design
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The biggest barrier to accessibility is not usability

Accessible product adoption fails primarily due to shame and stigma rather than functional deficiencies; successful design requires dignity and emotional appeal alongside technical functionality.
fromColossal
4 weeks ago

How Do Artists Finance Their Lives? Join Us for a Discussion About Mason Currey's New Book

Mason Currey dives into the underexplored topic of how artists fund their practices and lives, revealing the financial strategies that have supported creatives through the ages.
Arts
fromBrownstoner
2 months ago

New York City Hasn't Built Artist Housing in a Decade. Should It?

A decade ago, a multimedia artist from The Bronx got a lucky break. She was one of the winners of a lottery - to which over 53,000 people applied - that allowed her to live in one of the 89 affordable apartments in a stately former public school in East Harlem. At the time, she was living in Staten Island, paying for a space that was smaller, more expensive and more difficult for people who wanted to see her art to visit.
New York City
Portland
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 month ago

March DanceWatch: Street dance, fairy tales, and a big hole in dance education * Oregon ArtsWatch

Portland State University eliminated its dance program in 1995, creating a lasting gap in the city's arts ecosystem that remains unaddressed despite the university's strong overall arts presence.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Guardian view on the class crisis in the arts: the UK's culture must not become the preserve of the elite | Editorial

A socioeconomic duty on public bodies was included in 2010's Equality Act, but has never been enacted. Now Class Ceiling, a review from Manchester University, co-chaired by the former chief prosecutor Nazir Afzal, is calling for change. It wants class to be made a legally protected characteristic like race and sex (and several others), to address the class crisis in the arts not just in the north-west but across the UK.
Social justice
Portland
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 month ago

Reforms coming for controversial Portland Arts Tax? * Oregon ArtsWatch

Portland City Council President Jamie Dunphy plans to reform the Arts Tax after revelations that the city has accumulated approximately $9 million in unspent reserves while small arts organizations face funding cuts.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

Meet the Woman Who Made Museums More Accessible

Lorena Bradford, the National Gallery of Art's first head of Accessible Programs, transformed museum accessibility by creating intentional programs for disabled visitors, including ASL tours, memory loss programs, and medical student training initiatives.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

The Problem With Art Awards

Art awards function primarily to reinforce power structures and control visibility rather than provide genuine recognition and support to artists.
Higher education
fromNature
2 months ago

'Bodies like ours aren't considered in academia'

Academic spaces, equipment, and norms often exclude people of larger body sizes, creating everyday barriers and unspoken discrimination.
fromArtnet News
1 month ago

Cash-Strapped Hong Kong Arts Hub Saved-Plus a Rundown of the Latest in Asia's Art World | Artnet News

Art Collaboration Kyoto will have a new leadership structure starting April 1: a seven-person committee, with each member is a director with a different focus, like gallery relations, VIP relations, or education. Yukako Yamashita, the fair's director since 2022, is stepping down this month to become chairperson of ACK Ambassadors, which the fair bills as 'an intimate, global network of established and next-generation collectors and cultural leaders.'
Arts
fromArtnet News
1 month ago

Inside the Forum Where Women in the Arts Are Taking on the Status Quo

What began as a passion for collecting became a responsibility. She not only believes in the artistic genius of women, but she wants society in general to hold men and women artists in equal esteem-and to place the same monetary value on their work.
Arts
Arts
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

The Chaos of Cancelled NEA Grants: One Year Later

Trump administration canceled NEA grants to Portland arts organizations, forcing theaters, museums, and dance companies to seek alternative funding sources while navigating reduced federal arts support.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 month ago

Arts advocates praise 2026 Oregon Legislature but face challenges before 2027 session * Oregon ArtsWatch

These cuts threaten shovel-ready projects, major employers, and rural and urban communities across the state. And they come at a time when [Oregon] arts funding is already among the lowest in the nation. Legislators had been considering cutting nearly $900,000 in arts and culture funding when the session started on Feb. 2.
Arts
Arts
fromArtnet News
1 month ago

Will A.I. Close or Widen the Gender Gap in the Arts? | Artnet News

Artnet and AWITA launch the 2026 Hardwiring Change survey to collect data on gender inequity in the art world, examining pay, leadership, career mobility, workplace conditions, and AI's impact on professional advancement.
fromHyperallergic
2 months ago

Art for Dignity

As if demolishing the East Wing, gutting arts agencies, and slapping his name and face on several federal buildings weren't enough, the US president now wants to do away with a DC building known as the "Sistine Chapel of New Deal art." This week, we reported on a burgeoning campaign to save the Wilbur J. Cohen Federal Building, which houses murals by Ben Shahn, Philip Guston, Seymour Fogel, and other major American artists. We will continue to follow this story.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 months ago

The Commissioner We Need

It's impossible to imagine New York City without art, or contemporary art without New York City. This is where you come to see the best of the best, or to take part in making it. This country's international standing is down in the gutter, thanks to Trump, but this city is still a living, rolling dream. Right now, we're waiting to see who's going to be Mayor Mamdani's pick for cultural affairs commissioner. It's an important role that determines where the city's budget priorities will lie and who'll get a seat at the table. Gonzalo Casals, who served as culture commissioner under Mayor de Blasio, and Mauricio Delfín, who co-directs the Culture & Arts Policy Institute with Casals, have some urgent thoughts on the matter. It's a must-read not just for Zohran (send him a link if you're on texting terms), but for everyone who cares about art in this city.
Arts
Arts
fromArtnet News
2 months ago

This New Advisory Wants to Help Artists Master Their Money | Artnet News

Artist Money Matters provides tailored financial tools and advisory to artists, covering cash-flow, pricing, contracts, taxes, grants, budgeting, and studio sustainability.
Arts
fromArtnet News
2 months ago

MFA Boston Denies Targeting Employees of Color in Layoffs | Artnet News

The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston laid off 33 employees including its only Black, Muslim, and Indigenous curators, prompting calls and petitions for reinstatement.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 months ago

We Must Do More Than Simply Depict Our Lives

The Bronx Museum biennial spotlights representational works that center urban youth and marginalized identities, challenging mainstream narratives through sincere, everyday portrayals.
Arts
fromArtnet News
2 months ago

How the Debates Over Art, Race, and Tech Have Changed | Artnet News

Aria Dean bridges digital-culture critique and race-centered work, culminating in The Color Scheme, a theatrical fusion of theory and performance set in 1920s Berlin.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 months ago

NYC Deserves a Culture Commissioner Who Cares

A commissioner must practice partnership to translate cultural-sector knowledge into policy and budgets, sustaining institutions and equitable civic collaboration amid New York City's affordability crisis.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

Urbanowski: The arts need more investment from the state - San Jose Spotlight

Artists make California vibrant, innovative and culturally rich, yet our state ranks 35th nationally in per capita arts funding. When the state budget allocates just 53 cents per person to the arts, it's clear how little we're investing in the creative workers who shape the state's identity and economy. California's artists are delivering extraordinary value with minimal investment. Imagine what a stronger commitment to the arts could do for our communities, our economy and our future.
Arts
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
2 months ago

Arts and culture supporters urged to lobby for funding at 2026 Oregon Legislature * Oregon ArtsWatch

The day after Whitelaw testified, the state economist said that Oregon now has about $300 million more to spend than previously expected. The new revenue forecast does not mean the budget is in the black, however. There are new demands for the available dollars, including $600 million in upgrades to the Moda Center to retain the Portland Trail Blazers, a recently announced $50 million shortfall in Portland Public School funding,
Arts
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 months ago

Archival Art Will Not Save Us

Archival work supports historical recovery and cultural self-understanding, but not every artwork must be archival and political work requires action beyond mere presence.
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