AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoArts Funding: New York State announced $161M for artists and arts nonprofits in FY2027, with $81M available now and $80M in capital projects opening later—plus webinars and virtual office hours. Museum & Collections: Tulane received a $2.43M bequest to grow Newcomb Art Museum acquisitions and exhibitions of pre-1950 works. Global Art Politics: More than 100 Venice Biennale participants say they’ll pursue legal action after being repeatedly ignored about withdrawing from the “Visitors’ Lions” awards. Loss in Comics & Film: Marjane Satrapi, creator of Persepolis, died at 56. Curatorial Leadership: Philippe Vergne was named artistic director and chief curator of Miami’s Bass Museum, starting this October. Community Arts: Oakland Carnival returns June 6 at Mosswood Park, celebrating Pan-African culture through music, dance and costumes. Youth Creativity & Environment: Waihī pupils turned ocean-bound waste into fish sculptures to spotlight plastic pollution. Local Arts Events: UT Gardens opens “Ursa Curiosa” June 5, a free summer art exhibit featuring bear-themed works by 51 artists and kids.
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