Public Arts

Actors' Equity Association Endorses James Talarico for U.S. Senate
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2026

Actors' Equity Association's National Council voted to endorse James Talarico's U.S. Senate campaign, marking the union's first-ever endorsement of a political candidate in Texas.

LIVE AT THE MUSIC CENTER to Feature Los Mirlos in Free Outdoor Concert
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2026

Los Mirlos, the founding architects of cumbia amazónica, will headline the fifth annual Live at The Music Center free outdoor concert on Jerry Moss Plaza in Downtown L.A., weeks after releasing their landmark collaborative album THE WORLD MEETS LOS MIRLOS.

VENIA'S DEAR, SINCERELY Immersive Experience is Coming to Travel Town Museum
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 26, 2026

Anima Initiative will present Venia's Dear, Sincerely, a free one-day immersive experience at Los Angeles' Travel Town Museum featuring live music, choreography, fashion, and installation art exploring migration and memory.

BARNSDALL FRIDAYS WINE NIGHTS to Return for 17th Season at Barnsdall Art Park
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2026

Barnsdall Art Park Foundation announced the return of Barnsdall Fridays Wine Nights for its 17th season, held Friday evenings on the grounds of Hollyhock House, LA's only UNESCO World Heritage Site.

LMCC Reveals 2026 Summer Season, Featuring Exhibitions, Residencies and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2026

LMCC has revealed its slate of programming for 2026, from residencies and exhibitions in the organization’s idyllically situated 40,000 square foot Arts Center at Governors Island to major dance and music events in Wagner Park in Battery Park City.

Mandala Arts Unveils Red Line Jazz Project Across Chicago
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2026

Mandala South Asian Performing Arts announced the Red Line Jazz Project, a five-month series of free performances at Chicago Red Line L stations curated by jazz musician Fareed Haque, culminating in a ticketed Harris Theater concert.

Wes Drummond To Step Down As Executive Producing Artistic Director Of Duluth Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 18, 2026

Wes Drummond will step down as Executive Producing Artistic Director of Duluth Playhouse. His tenure included navigating the pandemic and expanding accessibility initiatives. A national search for new leadership is underway.

Boston College Arts Festival To Feature Nunziata Brothers As Alumni Artist Awardees
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2026

Boston College will host its 2026 Arts Festival with the theme “Artchella.” The event will include performances, exhibitions, and student showcases across campus. Alumni artists Will and Anthony Nunziata will be honored during the festival.

NYC Awards $493,350 in Queens Arts Fund Grants to 129 Artists & Nonprofits
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2026

NYFA and NYC's Dept. of Cultural Affairs announced 129 recipients of the 2026 Queens Arts Fund, distributing $493,350 in grants to Queens-based artists, collectives, and small nonprofits across disciplines.

Osceola Arts to Hold Ribbon Cutting Celebration For New ARTisNOW Mural At Thrive Studios
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2026

Osceola Arts is inviting the community to celebrate the completion of a new public mural at Thrive Studios, 3834 West Vine Street in Kissimmee. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held for the event.

Osceola Arts and City Of Kissimmee CRA Reveal New ARTisNOW Mural Coming To Mosaic At Lake Toho
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2026

Osceola Arts, in partnership with the City of Kissimmee CRA, has announced a new ARTisNOW public mural installation coming to Mosaic at Lake Toho, located at 110 Lakeview Drive in Kissimmee.

Gia Scott-Heron To Perform At FROM EMMETT TILL TO SNCC & BEYOND: WORDS + MUSIC + ART Benefit
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 14, 2026

Gia Scott-Heron, daughter of Gil Scott-Heron, will perform at the 'FROM EMMETT TILL TO SNCC & BEYOND: WORDS + MUSIC + ART' benefit in Santa Monica, supporting Highways Performance Space.

Jesse Needleman Joins Boch Center as Vice President of Marketing
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2026

Jesse Needleman has been appointed as the new Vice President of Marketing and Communications at the Boch Center, bringing extensive experience to the role.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Broadway League Leadership Awards, ACTF Drops Affiliation with Kennedy Center
by Alex Freeman - Jan 5, 2026

Happy New Year! This week, we’re catching up on a few different stories that you might have missed while you were out for the holidays - including the ongoing tumult at the Kennedy Center, multiple Broadway box office records, and the controversial reopening of a theatre in Mariupol.

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.