Public Arts

Goodwood Theatre & Studios Reveals 2026 Adelaide Fringe Season
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2025

Goodwood Theatre & Studios has announced its largest and most wide-ranging Adelaide Fringe season yet for 2026, featuring more than 30 productions across theatre, dance, comedy, music, visual art, and immersive performance.

SMU Meadows School of the Arts to Honor Brian Stokes Mitchell with 2026 Meadows Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2025

SMU Meadows School of the Arts has revealed that the recipient of the 2026 Meadows Award is Brian Stokes Mitchell, known for his Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle Award-winning performances.

Resident-Led Mural Unveiled at Amsterdam Addition Houses Near Lincoln Center
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2025

Residents of Amsterdam Addition, with Public Housing Community Fund, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Artolution, and NYCHA, unveiled a massive asphalt and wall mural in the heart of their residence and neighborhood.

Aya Cash, Rachael Stirling & Elliot Levey Join John Lithgow in GIANT on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 15, 2025

John Lithgow leads an exciting cast, including Aya Cash, in GIANT on Broadway, starting March 11, 2026. Get your tickets now!

Industry Pro Newsletter: Times Square Casino Denied, Troubling Working Conditions at Des Moines Opera
by Alex Freeman - Sep 22, 2025

This week, we have the excitement of a new season alongside significant industry-wide challenges. As we look ahead to the new shows of the Fall Broadway season and celebrate programs designed to foster the next generation of artists and audiences, we also turn our attention to the crucial conversations happening behind the curtain. This edition highlights the pressing financial and labor issues shaping the theatre landscape, from a major union action in New York and difficult working conditions in the American heartland to the financial pressures facing venerable institutions abroad.

UNCSA Celebrates 60th Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2025

The University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) is celebrating its 60th anniversary this month, commemorating the moment in 1965 when it opened its doors as the nation's first public arts conservatory.

Industry Pro Newsletter: State Arts Budgets In Flux, Tony Nominating Committee Announced for 2025-2026
by Alex Freeman - Jul 14, 2025

This edition highlights significant developments in industry advocacy and funding, with arts organizations both fighting for increased government support and grappling with budget challenges in various states. We also cover key updates from Broadway, including the new Tony Awards Nominating Committee and local efforts to protect the Times Square theater district, alongside inspiring international news showcasing the resilience of the arts.

Market Street Arts Announces Lineup For UNSTAGED: Live On Mid-Market
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 6, 2025

Market Street Arts has announced the full lineup for the summer’s first UNSTAGED: Live on Mid-Market, a free public celebration of Juneteenth, co-curated with the San Francisco Black Wall Street Foundation.

Industry Pro Newsletter: As The Broadway Box Office Booms, States Look at Reducing Funds
by Alex Freeman - Jun 3, 2025

This week, we’re looking at key data on the financial health of the industry from Broadway's record-setting season to the critical role of stable real estate for smaller New York City companies, as revealed by A.R.T./NY's 'HEALTH + WEALTH' report. While we celebrate achievements like the Excellence in Theatre Education Award and the Dora Mavor Moore Award nominations, we also look at ongoing challenges in arts funding across the nation, with states like California, Wisconsin, and New Hampshire facing proposed cuts and shrinking resources.

Youth Theatre Conservatory Site Added For Pasadena Students
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2025

The Unusual Suspects Theatre Company will launch the Youth Theatre Conservatory at Boston Court Pasadena as their fifth location, and first in the Greater Pasadena area, for the 2025-2026 school year.

Osceola Arts Announces New Mural 'The Garden Within' Coming To Downtown Kissimmee
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2025

Osceola Arts have announced that work has begun on its latest public mural, 'The Garden Within,' located at 219-231 Broadway in downtown Kissimmee. Tampa-based artist Taylor Smith, known professionally as Dreamweaver, has arrived to start this vibrant new addition to the ARTisNOW Public Murals Project.

USM Theatre to Present LITTLE WOMEN THE BROADWAY MUSICAL
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 12, 2025

The University of Southern Maine Department of Theatre will welcome Spring with the fantastical & heartwarming Little Women, the Broadway Musical, April 4-13th at Russell Hall on the USM Gorham Campus.

California Arts Council General Operating Support Grant To Desert Ensemble Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2025

The California Arts Council has announced a grant award of $17,499 to Desert Ensemble Theatre (DET) as part of its General Operating Support program during its 2024-25 fiscal year grant cycle.

Designed-Focused Panel Featured During Master Drawings New York 2025
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 5, 2025

This winter, a fresh look at how modern design has been shaped by the old tradition of drawing with its many complexities. The panel will ask how has architecture, jewelry, sculpture, or furniture been influenced by the 'art' of drawing?

San Francisco Ballet Announces 2025 Partnership with Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco and Annual Curtain Commission
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2024

San Francisco Ballet has revealed new details on its annual partnership with the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco (FAMSF).

Billy Joel Returns to the UBS Arena for New Year's Eve 2024
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 12, 2024

UBS Arena has announced the triumphant return of New York’s iconic son, BILLY JOEL, for another unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration. Following the success of his sold-out performance last year, Billy will once again take the stage for the second consecutive year to ring in the New Year, starting at 9:30 PM.

The Neighbors Reveal Programming For Ninth Season Including a World Premiere & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 3, 2024

What Will the Neighbors Say? revealed their ninth season programming, featuring a world premiere and more. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Actors' Equity Association Endorses Bob Casey for United States Senate
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 8, 2024

Actors’ Equity Association has voted to endorse Bob Casey’s reelection campaign for United States Senate. Learn more!

Market Street Arts Expands Its Public Arts Programming, Launching New Grant Program
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2024

Market Street Arts has announced the expansion of its public arts programming with a new grant program aimed at supporting local artists and community projects.

Illinois Arts Council Announces 2024 Artist Fellowship Award Recipients
by A.A. Cristi - May 2, 2024

Discover the talented artists who have been recognized by the Illinois Arts Council with the 2024 Artist Fellowship Award.