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Cash-strapped Dutch museums nervous about future despite last-minute VAT reprieve

Dutch museums secured a reprieve on VAT hikes, yet the cultural sector faces funding cuts and rising costs, raising concerns about future viability.

Drawing on his last two years, Qadri hopes to expand his leadership on mobility - Austin Monitor

Zo Qadri aims to enhance mobility in Austin by seeking leadership roles in transportation organizations for 2025.
Qadri secured funding to support the Red River Cultural District, prioritizing cultural and artistic initiatives.

Hundreds of theatres and museums face closure as crisis in sectors laid bare

The UK cultural sector is at risk, with theatres and museums facing potential closure without substantial investment.

Rachida Dati stays in post as French culture minister in new government

François Bayrou's cabinet is negotiating a challenging budget for 2025 amidst significant public finance cuts required to stabilize national debt.

Cathedrals could be free for everyone-where is the imagination needed to make it happen?

The introduction of admission fees for cathedrals sparks a debate about the accessibility and funding of these historic sites.
#barbican-centre

191 million repairs and revamp of Barbican Centre approved with work to start in 2027'

£191 million funding approved for critical repairs and upgrades at London's Barbican Centre, ensuring its future as a cultural hub.

The Barbican Art Centre is getting 191 million for vital upgrades

The Barbican Centre is receiving £191 million in funding for crucial repairs and upgrades, ensuring its role as a leading cultural institution in London.

191 million repairs and revamp of Barbican Centre approved with work to start in 2027'

£191 million funding approved for critical repairs and upgrades at London's Barbican Centre, ensuring its future as a cultural hub.

The Barbican Art Centre is getting 191 million for vital upgrades

The Barbican Centre is receiving £191 million in funding for crucial repairs and upgrades, ensuring its role as a leading cultural institution in London.
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Review of 'No! More White Money' | Berlin Art Link

The performance critiques how 'white money' influences and controls artistic expression and access for artists from the Global South.

Norway launches Jon Fosse prize for literary translators

Norway's Fosse prize highlights the importance of literary translators and rewards their contributions to culture and literature.

Inside Germany: Painful budget cuts, dressing for winter and Merkel's memoir

Berlin's budget cuts are severe and have triggered significant public protests against reductions in transport, culture, and social services.

Red River music proponents see city funding as sign of support, progress

City funding of $150,000 annually for Red River Cultural District supports live music venues and strengthens the creative economy.
#antisemitism

Germany passes controversial antisemitism resolution DW 11/06/2024

The German parliament's resolution to combat antisemitism has sparked significant debate due to concerns over human rights violations and funding criteria.

Germany to vote on controversial antisemitism resolution DW 11/06/2024

German government ties state funding for culture and science to controversial antisemitism definition, facing criticism from experts and rights groups.

Germany votes on controversial antisemitism resolution DW 11/06/2024

The German government is voting on a resolution linking state funding for culture and science to a controversial definition of antisemitism.

Germany passes controversial antisemitism resolution DW 11/06/2024

The German parliament's resolution to combat antisemitism has sparked significant debate due to concerns over human rights violations and funding criteria.

Germany to vote on controversial antisemitism resolution DW 11/06/2024

German government ties state funding for culture and science to controversial antisemitism definition, facing criticism from experts and rights groups.

Germany votes on controversial antisemitism resolution DW 11/06/2024

The German government is voting on a resolution linking state funding for culture and science to a controversial definition of antisemitism.
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#british-museum

British Museum still taking money from tobacco firm

The British Museum has increased its collection of Japanese artefacts significantly with sponsorship from Japan Tobacco International, amidst ongoing tobacco controversies.

The British Museum is getting the 'biggest transformation of any museum in the world'

British Museum is undergoing a major transformation under new director Nicholas Cullinan, with ambitious renovation and digital expansion plans.

'Will it cause reputational damage?': British Museum director discusses controversial BP donation

The British Museum's acceptance of a £50m donation from BP sparks debate on ethical fundraising in the cultural sector.

British Museum still taking money from tobacco firm

The British Museum has increased its collection of Japanese artefacts significantly with sponsorship from Japan Tobacco International, amidst ongoing tobacco controversies.

The British Museum is getting the 'biggest transformation of any museum in the world'

British Museum is undergoing a major transformation under new director Nicholas Cullinan, with ambitious renovation and digital expansion plans.

'Will it cause reputational damage?': British Museum director discusses controversial BP donation

The British Museum's acceptance of a £50m donation from BP sparks debate on ethical fundraising in the cultural sector.
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France's cultural pass at risk as calls to scrap it grow

Macron proposed a cultural pass for young Europeans to enhance access to cultural activities, building on prior initiatives from Italy and Spain.
#labour-party

Lisa Nandy's conference speech was a love song to the arts, performed with hands in empty pockets | Mark Lawson

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy's speech offers hope for arts revival but lacks concrete financial promises.

Starmer warns Labour cannot turn on taps straight away' to fund the arts

Labour leader pledges measures to boost access to the arts and crackdown on ticket touting.
Funding for Labour's plans to support culture may not be immediately available if they win power.

Lisa Nandy's conference speech was a love song to the arts, performed with hands in empty pockets | Mark Lawson

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy's speech offers hope for arts revival but lacks concrete financial promises.

Starmer warns Labour cannot turn on taps straight away' to fund the arts

Labour leader pledges measures to boost access to the arts and crackdown on ticket touting.
Funding for Labour's plans to support culture may not be immediately available if they win power.
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Applications are open for Austin's Heritage Preservation Grant - Austin Monitor

Austin's Heritage Preservation Grant supports historical sites with funding aimed at promoting tourism and cultural storytelling.
Applications for the grant are open until October 8, 2024, with an informational session on September 24.

Constantine Orbelian to Attempt to Revive New York City Opera After Drop in Money and Performances

Constantine Orbelian aims to revive the NYC Opera, which has been dormant since 2022, with plans for a staged performance in 2025-26.
#new-york-city

New York City Mayor Eric Adams Restores $111 M. in Funding to Museums and Libraries

New York City Mayor Eric Adams reached a budget deal restoring funds to libraries, parks, museums, and cultural institutions previously set to be cut.

New York's Department of Cultural Affairs awards institutions more than $200m for capital projects

New York City will allocate over $200m to cultural nonprofits for capital projects as part of the fiscal year 2025 budget.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams Restores $111 M. in Funding to Museums and Libraries

New York City Mayor Eric Adams reached a budget deal restoring funds to libraries, parks, museums, and cultural institutions previously set to be cut.

New York's Department of Cultural Affairs awards institutions more than $200m for capital projects

New York City will allocate over $200m to cultural nonprofits for capital projects as part of the fiscal year 2025 budget.
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