Climate Action in the Performing Arts
The National Institute of Dramatic Arts in Australia is offering a master's degree in "ecoscenography"that is, "ecological design for performance," reports the Guardian. The program is the first...more

In Counterculture Exhibition, Undergrads Revisit What's Going On
Students at the University of Maryland are getting a taste of what it was like to grow up in the 1970s with a new exhibit in the Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library. "Voices of the...more

Philanthropy Calendar, July 17, 2024
When the Providence Performing Arts Center was looking for a new artistic director earlier this year, it was looking for someone who would be willing to take on the role of artistic director of its...more

Sylacauga Native Named Executive Director of Artsunited Florida
Florida's arts community has a new leader: Dennis Dean has been named executive director of ArtsUnited Florida, the Sun-Sentinel reports. "Dennis Dean brings a wealth of experience and passion...more

Botswana committed to developing creative industries to create jobs
Unemployment is a serious problem in Botswana, so the government is trying to create jobs in the creative and cultural sector, Xinhua reports. "It is one of the most dynamic sectors, offering...more

River Point Creative District Offers Opportunities
Nebraska's River Point Creative District is "relatively new but is already contributing to our community in ways large and small," writes Kara Weander-Gaster in a blog post for the district, which...more

Chadron Receives Creative District Certification, Awarded Grant €“ Kcsr / Kbpy
Chadron, Nebraska, is now home to one of the state's first "creative districts." The Open Frontier Creative District was certified by the Nebraska Arts Council last month and will receive a...more

Art History Majors Face Highest Unemployment Rates, Report Shows
Art history, visual and performing arts, and graphic design majors in the US are some of the most underemployed fields in the country, according to data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New...more

Dean Forms New Arts School
Rhode Island's Dean College has a new school of performing arts, but it's not exactly what you'd expect. The school will combine the college's theater, dance, music, and arts management programs...more

Insights on the Art of Driving Performance and Innovation
"How do you measure the impact of the performing arts on an individual, or a community?" Harvard Business School's Drive Nonprofit Performance and Innovation program wanted to know. Annabelle...more