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Barbra Streisand’s name is synonymous with excellence in entertainment, but her enduring legacy extends beyond her record-breaking achievements in that field. It also includes her unwavering commitment to social justice, advocacy for underrepresented voices, and profound influence on Jewish and global communities.

The Jewish Museum has announced that it is embarking on a major reinvention of its third and fourth floors, transforming half of the Museum's public space.

PRELUDE IN THE PARKS, a citywide festival of environmental art-works, will take place from June 7-9, 2024, showcasing innovative art installations across various parks in New York City.

Celebrate LGBTQ+ creativity at the Chicago Pride Kick-Off Urban Queer Art Show + Market from June 5-9, featuring diverse artists and vendors.

Kaish Family Art Project appoints Susan Fisher as Director to lead strategic vision, operations, and exhibitions showcasing the work of artists Luise and Morton Kaish. Fisher brings extensive curatorial experience.

New Jersey Repertory Company (NJRep) has announced their West End Art Gallery will open on June 8 and run through November 10, 2024. Opened in 2017 and located in the West End area of Long Branch, NJ, the West End Art Gallery features artists from the tri-state area.

The Suffs musical performer discussed making her Broadway debut, battling stage jitters, self-kindness, finding courage, and more under the kindness sun.

Experience an evening of music and poetry at Jim Kempner Fine Art on June 20, featuring performances by Composers Concordance. Enjoy a unique blend of strings and spoken word in an artistic setting.

The first revival of the Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Shönberg's first musical, the duo who brought us Les Misérables.

Feeding South Florida, the leading hunger-relief organization in South Florida, selected the winner of its Fifth Annual “Feed Your Creativity” Art Competition during a gallery night at Feeding South Florida’s warehouse on May 16 where all the submitted artwork was displayed. Check out photos from the event below!

The Art Gallery of South Australia has unveiled a major new acquisition, Full length portrait of a woman in a landscape (Portrait en pied de Mlle. D.M.), thanks to the generosity of the visionary cultural philanthropists James and Diana Ramsay.

Tony-nominated stars Shoshana Bean, Nikki M. James, Brody Grant and more honored director Michael Greif on The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul podcast this week. 

Jelani Remy discusses his role in BACK TO THE FUTURE and the importance of kindness on the Art of Kindness Podcast.

Discover PRELUDE IN THE PARKS, a citywide festival featuring environmental art-works from June 7-9. Engage with innovative art installations and performances across New York City parks.

Visceral Dance Chicago will present CARMEN.MAQUIA at the Museum of Contemporary Art in June. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.

Join Queer|Art in celebrating Pride 2024, an event that promises to be a vibrant and inclusive celebration of the LGBTQ+ community's art and culture. Learn more about the programming and see how to purchase tickets.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of Samm-Art Williams, a multi award winning playwright, actor, director, and producer whose Tony-nominated play Home is currently in rehearsals for its return to Broadway.

Hong Kong Dance Company will host the Art Education Theatre All About The Three Kingdoms to be held on 14-15 June 2024 at Jockey Club Auditorium, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Learn more about the event here!

Abandon All Hope is a timely show full of hope.  I think it resonates especially well with younger audience members who may struggle with identity and acceptance.

Art Center Sarasota's annual regional, juried exhibition, BEYOND COMFORT, opens May 23. The exhibition, showcasing a diverse range of artistic styles, is juried by Virginia Shearer.