Carrie Mae Weems

Court Theatre Names Avery Willis Hoffman as New Artistic Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2025

Court Theatre has appointed Avery Willis Hoffman as the next Marilyn F. Vitale Artistic Director. Learn more about Hoffman and about the changes at the Court Theatre here!

2025 Herb Alpert Award In The Arts Winners Announced
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2025

May 20, 2025 will mark the 31st anniversary of the Herb Alpert Award in the Arts (HAAIA) given to ten risk-taking, mid-career artists - experimenters - who are challenging and transforming art, their respective disciplines, and society.

Miller Theatre Concludes 25th Anniversary Of Composer Portraits With Jessie Montgomery
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2025

Miller Theatre at Columbia University School of the Arts will conclude its 25th anniversary of Composer Portraits with Jessie Montgomery. Taking place Thursday, April 3, 7:30PM at Miller Theatre.

Idina Menzel and More Will Receive National Medal of Arts
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2024

Idina Menzel and more will receive a National Medal of Arts during a ceremony. Among the other recipients are Eva Longoria, Missy Elliott, Spike Lee, Steven Spielberg, Queen Latifah, and more.

Chachi Carvalho Will Host Collaborative Residency with Brown Arts Institute
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2024

This July, artist, educator, and activist Chachi Carvalho will host a collaborative residency with the Brown Arts Institute (BAI) continuing its IGNITE Series and contributing to his ongoing project Local Traffic.

CINDERELLA, KING JAMES & More Set for Syracuse Stage 24/25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 13, 2024

Syracuse Stage reveals its 2024/2025 season lineup featuring a diverse range of productions including classics, contemporary plays, and family-friendly shows. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Carrie Mae Weems Exhibition Rebalances Understanding of Decades-Long Practice
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2024

Opening June 22 at the Center for Curatorial Studies at Bard College’s (CCS Bard) Hessel Museum of Art, Remember to Dream revisits the range and breadth of Carrie Mae Weems’ prolific career through seldom displayed and lesser-known works that demonstrate the evolution of her pioneering, politically engaged practice.

Making Space At The Armory Presents ANTAGONISMS: A GATHERING Symposium Led By Claudia Rankine
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2024

Join Claudia Rankine, Anna Deavere Smith, Homi Bhabha, Saidiya Hartman, and others for a series of conversations and performances exploring public and private discourse at the Armory's Antagonisms: A Gathering on June 1.

Trust For Governors Island Names Lauren Haynes Head Curator For Arts And Culture
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2024

The Trust for Governors Island and Governors Island Arts has announced the hiring of Lauren Haynes as their new Head Curator and Vice President for Arts and Culture—marking an exciting step forward for one of New York City's most unique cultural destinations.

Tanya Tagaq to Debut New Work in Residency with Brown Arts Institute
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2024

This March, improvisational singer, avant-garde composer, and bestselling author Tanya Tagaq will host a collaborative residency with Brown Arts Institute.

William Kentridge and The Centre for the Less Good Idea to Host Collaborative Residency with Brown Arts Institute
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 19, 2023

In spring 2024, William Kentridge and The Centre for the Less Good Idea will host a collaborative residency with Brown Arts Institute .

Public Programming For GIMME SHELTER Opens At Historic Hampton House
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2023

Today the Historic Hampton House announces free public programming for its inaugural exhibition, Gimme Shelter, featuring over 25 artists including Derrick Adams, Nick Cave, Charles Gaines, Howardena Pindell, Carrie Mae Weems, and more.

BAM To Present New York Premiere Of Okwui Okpokwasili And Peter Born's ADAKU, PART 1: THE ROAD OPENS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 4, 2023

Brooklyn-based performer, choreographer, and writer Okwui Okpokwasili and director, visual artist, and sound designer Peter Born will present their new cross-disciplinary performance adaku, part 1: the road. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets!

Tanglewood Spotlight Series with Yo-Yo Ma and Carrie Mae Weems Canceled
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 17, 2023

he Tanglewood Spotlight Series featuring Yo-Yo Ma and Carrie Mae Weems on August 19 has been canceled. Get the latest update on this highly anticipated performance and find out more details about the cancellation. Stay informed with our entertainment news.

New Arts Center Opens At Brown University With Jon Batiste-Led Parade This October
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 3, 2023

Brown University will celebrate the opening of The Lindemann Performing Arts Center on Saturday, October 21, 2023, with a full day of special programs led by Brown Arts Institute (BAI), a university-wide arts research enterprise that serves as a campus resource and catalyst for the arts at Brown.

Franklin Stage Company Presents TOLIVER & WAKEMAN A New Play By Kyle Bass
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 25, 2023

The Franklin Stage Company, Delaware County's renowned professional summer theater, will present a new play by Kyle Bass entitled TOLIVER & WAKEMAN, directed by Vernice Miller. It will begin performances on August 4 and run through August 2, 2023.

McKinley Dixon Unveils New Album 'Beloved! Paradise! Jazz!?'
by Michael Major - Jun 2, 2023

Rounding out the vision, the LP also boasts guest appearances from poet and writer Hanif Abdurraqib, Teller Bank$, Alfred., Ghais Guevara, Anjimile, Seline Haze, and more. The project notably features “Dedicated to Tar Feather” featuring Boston-based folk artist Anjimile, which serves as a message to McKinley’s younger self set to instrumentals.

Making Space At The Armory Partners With National Black Theatre To Present HIDDEN CONVERSATIONS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 24, 2023

Park Avenue Armory has announced the latest program in its Making Space Public Programming Series, Hidden Conversations, presented in partnership with National Black Theatre (NBT), Sunday, June 18, 2023 from 3pm to 8pm.

Angela Davis, A.B. Spellman & More to Join BLACK ARTS MOVEMENT: THEN AND NOW
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2023

Harlem Stage has announces details for the Black Arts Movement: Then and Now Conference, curated by Harlem Stage Associate Artistic Director/Artist-in-Residence Carl Hancock Rux and exploring the legacy of the groundbreaking, influential, and controversial movement of the 1960s and ‘70s.

The Herb Alpert Award in the Arts Announces 2023 Winners
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2023

May 3, 2023 will mark the 29th annual celebration of the Herb Alpert Award in the Arts (HAAIA) which will be presented to eleven risk-taking, mid-career artists – experimenters - who are challenging and transforming art, their respective disciplines, and society.