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Austin Monitor
1 month ago
Austin

Tourism Commission pushes Council for more equitable funding for arts groups, districts - Austin Monitor

Tourism Commission pushing for city funding for cultural districts and local arts groups historically overlooked for support. [ more ]
The Art Newspaper - International art news and events
1 month ago
Design

Ten artists receive 100,000 as winners of Chanel Next Prize 2024

The Chanel Next Prize awards artists €100,000 each to support their work and provides mentorship and networking opportunities.
The judging panel for the prize features prominent figures in the arts, including Tilda Swinton and Cao Fei. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Arts funding has collapsed under 14 years of Tory rule. Here are three ways Labour can fix it | Charlotte Higgins

Investment in the arts is crucial for the quality of life and economic stimulation.
Inequality in access to the arts is creating social and educational disparity. [ more ]
BBC News
2 months ago
UK politics

Keir Starmer vows to cap resale music and sport ticket prices

Labour plans to cap ticket resale prices and regulate platforms if it wins the next general election.
Sir Keir Starmer aims to boost the arts and tackle ticket touts, criticizing the Conservatives for neglecting culture. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
2 months ago
London

Downing Street calls Black-only theatre performances 'concerning' and 'wrong' as row deepens

Downing Street criticizes plans for Black-only theater performances
Playwright Jeremy O Harris supports Black Out nights initiative [ more ]
QNS.com
3 months ago
NYC politics

Six Queens cultural institutions among those leading the charge in urging Mayor Adams to sustain arts funding - QNS.com

Leaders of cultural institutions in NYC are urging Mayor Eric Adams to reconsider proposed budget cuts to the arts.
The proposed cuts would disproportionately affect Queens' cultural scene and could result in reductions in staffing, programming, and community outreach. [ more ]
London Jazz News
4 months ago
London music

Rencontres AJC in Pantin, France

Rencontres AJC is a gathering of French festivals and clubs organized by AJC, showcasing the French way of doing things and the power of common musical passions in building communities.
Arts funding cuts and venue closures are challenges faced by the Rencontres AJC, highlighting the difficulties that the arts sector is currently experiencing in France. [ more ]
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