Arts

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Workers physically removing the name 'Trump' from the facade of the Kennedy Center building following a federal judge's order.
Art

Judge orders Kennedy Center to remove Trump name

Following a federal judge's ruling, the Kennedy Center ordered its staff on Thursday to physically erase President Donald Trump's name from all official materials and the building's facade, marking a

Eleanor Voss·June 7, 2026
The newly renovated and expanded University of Arkansas Fine Arts Center, showcasing its modern three-story design alongside preserved historic architectural elements.
Art

University of Arkansas Fine Arts Center transformed by $38M restoration

The University of Arkansas's historic Fine Arts Center has been transformed into an 83,344 square-foot, three-story facility, effectively doubling its original size after a $38 million restoration.

Matteo Ricci·May 11, 2026
Diverse attendees gather at a bustling international film festival, celebrating global cinema and cultural exchange.
Media

What Is the Role of International Film Festivals in Cultural Exchange?

In 2019, the Sundance Film Festival alone drew 122,000 attendees, injecting an estimated $149 million into Park City's economy from out-of-state visitors.

Andre Silva·May 4, 2026
Diverse crowd at a literary festival in New York City, listening to an author speak, with an interactive mural painting in the background.
Books

Literary festivals foster diverse authors, community engagement

Over 140 authors from around the globe are gathering in New York today, not just to read, but to collectively declare that literature is not going away in the current political climate.

Claire Donovan·April 30, 2026
Juan Devis assumes leadership at Film Independent, symbolizing a new era for independent cinema and filmmaking innovation.
Media

Juan Devis Takes Helm at Film Independent, Eyes New Cinema Era

Juan Devis will formally assume leadership of Film Independent on April 20.

Claire Donovan·April 19, 2026
A vibrant scene depicting Ukrainian artists and cultural figures celebrating amidst traditional and modern art, symbolizing the new Tysiachovesna state funding program for cultural projects.
Culture

Ukraine Ministry of Culture Begins Selection for Tysiachovesna Funding Program

Ukraine's Ministry of Culture has launched the 'Tysiachovesna' state funding program, allocating UAH 4 billion to support cultural projects. This initiative aims to fortify national identity and create alternatives to Russian content amidst the ongoing war.

Eleanor Voss·April 4, 2026
The historic Empress of China building in San Francisco's Chinatown, illuminated at dusk, symbolizing its revival as a vibrant cultural campus after a decade of vacancy.
Culture

Nonprofit Buys Empress of China Building for Cultural Campus Revival

A nonprofit's purchase of the iconic Empress of China building marks a pivotal moment for San Francisco's Chinatown, ending a decade of vacancy and launching an ambitious plan for a cultural campus revival.

Matteo Ricci·April 3, 2026