#cultural-institutions

#cultural-institutions

When David Arsenault takes down a worn, leather-bound 19th-century book from the winding shelves of the Boston Athenaeum, he feels a sense of awe - like he's handling an artifact in a museum. Many of the half a million books that line the library's seemingly endless maze of reading room shelves and stacks were printed before his great-great-grandparents were born. Among fraying copies of Charles Dickens novels, Civil War-era biographies and town genealogies, everything has a history and a heartbeat.

Theaters serve as cultural and social institutions, shaping society by providing spaces where stories of identity, race, and justice are brought to life. These venues foster community through shared, live experiences, sparking conversations that resonate beyond the stage. Architecturally, theaters are more than performance spaces-they are landmarks that embody both the history and future of the arts. Their design often reflects the cultural importance of storytelling, while their refurbishments ensure they remain relevant in a modern context.

The hour-long event, viewed by thousands on the Advance Facebook Live platform, featured three prominent women leaders on Staten Island: Tatiana Arguello-Sabatelli, executive director of Nonprofit Staten Island; Jessica Phillips, CEO of Historic Richmond Town; and Jessica Baker Vodoor, president and CEO of Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Gardens. The panelists reflected on the experiences and values that shaped their leadership journeys-beginning with what first inspired them to step into leadership roles and what has sustained their motivation during difficult times.

With a United States government shutdown looming-again-you may be wondering what that actually means for New York City. Well, it's not quite clear yet, as each administration gets the power to choose which services to freeze and fund, per the Associated Press. But it's likely that some things, including cultural organizations, would temporarily close if the shutdown happens, especially based on the shutdown during the last Trump administration. Though nothing is confirmed yet, here's what we suspect could close in New York City.

"Thanks to the collaboration with four of New York's premier cultural institutions, Terminal 6 will offer arriving visitors from around the world a unique New York experience before they leave the terminal."

Thelmetria Michaelides has been named the new fire chief of Prince George's County, marking a significant leadership change in the community's emergency services.

The independent cinema, known for showing a wide-ranging selection of cult films, has put in a bid to take over and reopen the Stratford Picturehouse.

As the UK races to meet our net zero targets, the need to combat fossil fuel extraction has never been more urgent. While many museums, cultural institutions and artists are taking significant measures to combat the escalating climate and nature crisis, it is deeply frustrating that a few high-profile institutions demonstrate irresponsible leadership.

The Mexican Museum's saga continues, with its leadership accused of financial mismanagement, raising doubts about the museum's future as it struggles to secure funding for its new location.

Sir Jony Ive stated, "It is an extraordinary honour to join the Board of Trustees of the British Museum. I have adored the museum since I first visited..."

Although the area has been historically occupied by warehouses, some community members are contesting the project, arguing that it will exacerbate an existing housing shortage in the neighbourhood and contribute to increasing rental costs, among other concerns.

Uovo seeks to build a second facility in Brooklyn, comprising 240,000 sq. ft. of art storage and gallery spaces. Local support for the project has been significant.

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis boasts five floors of interactive exhibits, outdoor sports experiences, and a real T. rex skeleton, making it the world's largest children's museum.

"As the UK's oldest and foremost artist-led organisation, the extraordinary talent and vision of the Royal Academicians, and their team, leads the creative conversation on a national and international stage."

Out of 126 galleries taking part across town in central, south, east and west London, 15 are new participants, and of these, 11 are newly established.

The renovation of The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing represents a commitment to enhance accessibility and presentation of diverse global art forms, enriching visitor experience.

The museum’s architectural design emphasizes light and space, making it both an introspective refuge and an open gallery for the evolving narrative of Korean photography.

By most accounts, Hayden's work in strengthening the Library's digital infrastructure has been a success.

We are a contemporary art museum, so we work with artists who push boundaries, engage creatively with new technologies, and do a lot of innovative work overall.

The musicians of the SF Symphony plan to protest their wage cuts outside Davies Hall, highlighting ongoing contract negotiations and their struggle against budget constraints.

These announcements came the same day as a flurry of news stories about Trump's proposed budget including a "small agency eliminations" category which would once and for all dismantle...

Amsterdam not only stands out for its iconic canals and painters, but has also become crucial to the world of book design, merging art with literature.

The museum dedicated to all things cannabis, known as THC NYC, has closed its doors without any official announcement, leaving its sign outside advertising retail space for lease.