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London
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 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.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
1 day ago

Opinion: Rethinking Immigrant Integration in NYC

Building low-cost bridges for immigrants leads to recognized credentials and stable work, enhancing their contributions to the economy.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

'Breaks our hearts': Chow endorses fundraising efforts by 2 charities for people in Lebanon | CBC News

Toronto endorses fundraising for Lebanon conflict victims through Doctors Without Borders and the Canadian Red Cross.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 day ago

Tom Prochaska: Through the Open Door * Oregon ArtsWatch

Tom Prochaska distinguished himself in many mediums: He was a masterful printmaker, an intuitive painter, a builder of papier-mâché figures, a creator of fused glass panels, and graphite-on-paper drawings.
Arts
#architecture
Design
fromArchDaily
4 days ago

What Lies Beneath: 10 Projects Reshaping the Ground Level

Architecture's pursuit of lightness often leads to fragmented public spaces rather than continuous, accessible ground areas.
Design
fromArchDaily
4 days ago

What Lies Beneath: 10 Projects Reshaping the Ground Level

Architecture's pursuit of lightness often leads to fragmented public spaces rather than continuous, accessible ground areas.
Fundraising
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Despite razor-thin profits, chefs give their time and food to charity. Why they do it

Chefs frequently contribute their time and food to charity events, showcasing their commitment to community support.
SF music
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 day ago

Non-profit internet radio station turns up the volume on community

BFF.FM is a community-driven internet radio station that emphasizes human connection and supports independent music and local artists.
London music
fromLondon On The Inside
2 days ago

How Tara Kumar Creates Community Across Her Two Cultures

Tara Kumar blends her Irish and Indian heritage through music, fashion, and cultural expression, creating a unique identity and aesthetic.
European startups
fromFast Company
3 days ago

AI isn't built for all languages and cultures. There's a push to fix that

Assem Sabry created Horus, an AI model focused on Egyptian culture, to address the lack of representation in the AI industry.
#yerba-buena-center-for-the-arts
Mission District
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts offers free admission to galleries every Wednesday from 11 AM to 5 PM.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts offers free admission to galleries every Wednesday from 11 AM to 5 PM.
#hungary
San Francisco
fromMission Local
3 days ago

Don't you dare cut our city internships, say S.F. teens

Proposed budget cuts threaten the YouthWorks internship program, reducing opportunities for high school students from 400 to 80 internships annually.
Education
fromIndependent
3 days ago

This Working Life with Gavin Mendel-Gleason: 'We try to make it easier for normal people to file applications for grants'

Scidonia.ai simplifies the grant application process using AI technology.
Public health
fromAxios
3 days ago

Finish Line: The quiet rise of "prescribing connection"

Social prescribing addresses health crises and broader issues like social isolation through diverse community programs and activities.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

The Secret Advantage of Not Doing It Alone

Social support enhances performance, reduces stress, increases well-being, and can be experienced through imagination and helping behaviors.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

How I overcame homelessness to help others

Darren Skeete, a former rough sleeper and addict, now helps others facing similar challenges in west London through a council service.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
3 days ago

Opinion: Don't Let a Proven Housing Preservation Tool Slip Through the Cracks

New York City must reform the J-51 program to preserve affordable housing and address the housing crisis effectively.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

There's a version of strength that only develops in people who had to figure out the rules of a place nobody explained to them. They don't talk about it because the people who had the rules handed to them wouldn't understand what was hard about it, and the people who also had to figure it out don't need the explanation. - Silicon Canals

Onsighting in climbing parallels navigating social systems, emphasizing perceptual capacity over resilience in understanding unwritten rules.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
5 days ago

San Jose residents rally to save railroad trestle - San Jose Spotlight

"San Jose was an agricultural wonderland. They called it the Valley of Heart's Delight, and most of it has been paved over and turned into high tech now. But this is a connection to our past."
California
Travel
fromBig Think
5 days ago

The arc of human history is toward cooperation, not division

Hitchhiking fosters deep connections and insights into diverse lives, revealing personal stories and experiences across different cultures.
Film
fromABC7 Los Angeles
5 days ago

Beyond breaking news: local reporter follows his passion for film making

Sean Au emphasizes the emotional connection movies create between characters and audiences, inspiring his journey as a filmmaker.
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

How Community-Based Healthcare Builds Engagement

Most people leave doctor visits with prescriptions, but still feel unsure—instructions make sense, but no one asks about their life. In contrast, when a provider knows your name, remembers your story, and explains care in a way that fits you, the experience feels different—and that difference matters.
Healthcare
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
5 days ago

Independent journalists are mission-driven, but financially strained, a new report says

Financial sustainability remains elusive for creator journalists, with many struggling to fund their lifestyles through content creation alone.
Coffee
fromABC7 Los Angeles
6 days ago

Repair Cafe brings together neighbors with broken items and the experts to fix them

Royersford Baptist Church hosts a community repair event where local experts help fix broken household items, promoting sustainability and neighborly support.
Running
fromiRunFar
1 week ago

Building Community the Old Fashioned Way

Building relationships through shared training experiences enhances the running community.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 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
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
3 days ago

Introducing ArtsLink, a hub for posting and finding essential information * Oregon ArtsWatch

ArtsLink is envisioned as an essential community resource that aims to increase visibility, spur audience engagement, and strengthen the local arts and culture ecosystem.
Portland
Philosophy
fromApaonline
1 week ago

Promoting Civic Friendship: The Transformative Power of Public Spaces

The neighborhood in Lisbon faces challenges due to population growth, infrastructure strain, and a need for community-driven solutions like SAAL.
#san-francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago
San Francisco

Community battles to save San Francisco's beloved family block-party program 'Sunday Streets'

San Francisco's budget shortfall threatens the funding of the popular 'Sunday Streets' program, prompting community fundraising efforts.
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago
Mission District

SF gives $3.3 million to residents, nonprofits with projects to beautify the city: Here's a list

San Francisco is allocating $3.3 million for community beautification projects through the Community Challenge Grant program.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

Community battles to save San Francisco's beloved family block-party program 'Sunday Streets'

San Francisco's budget shortfall threatens the funding of the popular 'Sunday Streets' program, prompting community fundraising efforts.
Mission District
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

SF gives $3.3 million to residents, nonprofits with projects to beautify the city: Here's a list

San Francisco is allocating $3.3 million for community beautification projects through the Community Challenge Grant program.
Arts
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Art Without Walls: Inside the Public Art Fund Party | amNewYork

Public art engages communities, inviting them to see their city more honestly and expansively, embodying a sense of belonging and shared experience.
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.
fromThe Atlantic
5 days ago

Thinking Beyond 'The Man on the Plinth'

Late last month, The New York Times published an investigation that detailed harrowing allegations of sexual abuse by Chavez, including the grooming and assault of minors. Chavez's longtime colleague Dolores Huerta alleged that he had raped her.
Mission District
Arts
fromHyperallergic
5 days ago

Beloved CUNY Social Practice Art Program to Shut Down

SPCUNY, an artist-led project, will close in February 2027 as co-directors Chloë Bass and Gregory Sholette leave their academic roles.
Fundraising
fromFortune
4 days ago

Polarized Minnesota politicians find something to agree on: the meat raffle | Fortune

Minnesota's Legislature is likely to increase the meat raffle prize limit from $70 to $200, enhancing fundraising for local charities.
fromArchDaily
3 weeks ago

A Community Art Ecosystem in Practice / MINOR lab

The project emphasizes the reactivation of spatial value within existing community structures, transforming building stock into community assets of public significance.
Renovation
fromPhilosophynow
2 weeks ago
Philosophy

The Collective City

Islamic philosophy invites plurality and coexistence, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and the acceptance of error in understanding.
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
4 days ago

More than 200 cultural figures sign statement criticising international response to destruction of Iran's heritage

We, the undersigned, warn that the conduct of the United States and Israel has inflicted irreversible damage on humanity's cultural heritage and, in light of the 1954 Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict, may give rise to violations of international law.
Arts
#coney-island
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago
Fundraising

Mermaid Parade nears survival as community support swells, but funding gap remains | amNewYork

Fundraising
fromBrownstoner
4 days ago

Rush of Support for Mermaid Parade After Funding Gap

Coney Island Mermaid Parade's GoFundMe campaign has raised nearly $40,000, reflecting strong community support but still needing more funds for the event.
Fundraising
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Mermaid Parade nears survival as community support swells, but funding gap remains | amNewYork

Coney Island Mermaid Parade sees increased community support with nearly $40,000 raised, but still needs more funds to secure the event.
fromHarvard Business Review
3 weeks ago

Treat Nonprofits as Strategic Partners, Not Just Philanthropic Recipients

Most for-profit companies still confine nonprofit relationships to corporate philanthropy. Donations flow through foundations, annual reports highlight community contributions, and nonprofit engagement is framed as evidence of corporate responsibility.
Non-profit organizations
Design
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

How the public changes spaces-and art-for the better

Public engagement enhances design, transforming spaces into vibrant community hubs that foster creativity and connection.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
4 days ago

These Are the Winners of the 2026 Guggenheim Fellowship

223 individuals, including artists and researchers, received the annual Guggenheim Fellowship, supporting diverse disciplines and creative endeavors.
Relationships
fromPortland Monthly
1 month ago

From the Editor: Building Community Isn't Always Fun. Do It Anyway.

Proximity-based community organizing builds solidarity across differences through sustained engagement and shared material goals, fostering understanding that transcends initial disagreements.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Music in Community Offers Light in Dark Times

In frightening times, it makes a huge difference not to feel alone. Creating art with others in community enhances agency and strengthens self. Creativity requires an open heart; love enhances hope and diminishes fear.
Music
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 week ago

What If Every City Provided Artists With Free Supplies?

Materials for the Arts provides essential resources for arts education and cultural programs in New York City, advocating for expansion to all boroughs.
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.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 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

Arts & Business Alliance of Eugene: Advocates for the arts * Oregon ArtsWatch

WolfBrown found that Eugene had an abundance of art; however, the town needed more support from the business sector. The results showed that "we punched above our weight for a community our size," said Kelly Johnson, executive director of the nonprofit Arts & Business Alliance of Eugene, which the city created in 2008 to link the arts and business communities.
Portland
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
3 weeks ago

Comment | Museums must be the leaders in a moral revolution

Bregman claims, 'Today the whole of Europe risks turning into one big Venice, a beautiful open-air museum. A great destination for Chinese and American tourists. A place to admire what was once the centre of the world.' This statement encapsulates the concern that Europe is losing its cultural significance.
Arts
Arts
fromMission Local
3 weeks ago

After MCCLA's closure, S.F. cultural centers say City Hall is finally listening

Cautious optimism emerges for SOMArts despite recent funding cuts and instability in city arts funding.
Science
fromNature
2 months ago

To gain public trust, make art central to science communication

Art-science collaborations should be supported and normalised to communicate science, strengthen public trust, and develop researchers' observational, creative, and empathetic skills.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

They Build Bridges to Create Opportunities for Others

Meaningful milestones reveal how relationships, generativity, and sacrifice create belonging, stability, and enduring family legacy.
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.
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
1 month ago

Reimagining communities: inside the Hong Kong International Cultural Summit

Communities make museums and museums make communities. Part of the establishment of M+ was a public consultation where people were asked what kind of museums they wanted. The recommendation was not to build lots of little museums, but to create a big museum that was cross-disciplinary, unburdened by labels like "modern" or "contemporary". It was to be a museum plus more, and that was how we became M+.
Arts
Education
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
2 months ago

Portland Art Museum's Bold New Vision for Youth and Community Education and Engagement * Oregon ArtsWatch

Portland Art Museum transformed spaces to prioritize K–12 education with transparent, tech-enabled learning studios and youth galleries integrated visibly into the museum.
Fundraising
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Charity hopes new HQ can bring people together

Health Connections Guernsey purchased Beatrice House for £1m to create a community hub where younger and older islanders connect through intergenerational activities and support services.
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
fromArtnet News
2 months ago

New IMLS Guidelines Echo Trump's Vision for American Culture

IMLS says it is seeking "uplifting and positive narratives of our shared American experience,"
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

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.
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
2 months ago

Persistent low attendance and funding cuts are forcing US museums to think local

Among the museum directors paying keen attention to the ruling, on 3 December, that all federal grants from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) would be reinstated, the director of the Seattle Art Museum Scott Stulen heaved a sigh of relief. In 2025, the Pacific Northwest's leading art museum saw all its federal funding cut. That represented the loss of an annual income stream, he says, of between $300,000 and $400,000.
Arts
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
Arts
fromArtnet News
2 months ago

How Activists Are Embracing Craft as a Tool of Anti-ICE Resistance | Artnet News

Handmade craftivism—knit hats, origami, quilts and puppetry—is being used as a nonviolent, emotion-driven form of protest against ICE enforcement and deportation policies.
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