AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoArts Spotlight: Israeli artist Oren Fischer’s immersive “Hallel” opens at 81 Leonard Gallery, blending huge color-saturated works across painting, sculpture and wearable art. Performing Arts & Heritage: The Volga German community marks 150 years in Kansas with church visits and the emotional stage premiere “Josie’s Gift” in Hays. Public Art & Community: Vacaville’s downtown pear-picking sculptures “Valley Harvest” are vandalized again, reigniting calls for better protection of public art. Culture Policy: Arts United names Julie Hill as its new president and CEO, aiming to expand access through music and social mobility work. Festivals & Live Culture: BIGSOUND 2026 in Brisbane announces its full program with Paul Kelly joining industry conversations. Theatre Infrastructure: Clarksville’s historic Roxy Regional Theatre will be demolished and rebuilt as a new Clarksville Performing Arts Center. Cultural Preservation: Syria displays returned artifacts from France at the Damascus Citadel, drawing strong public interest. Indigenous Arts Map: Washington’s Tribal Cultural Roadmap highlights 33 tribes’ museums and cultural landmarks across the state. Music & Media: WLRN reporter Carlton Gillespie wins a National Edward R. Murrow Award for a feature on jailed hip-hop artists. Art, Food & Place: Los Feliz hosts a free art-and-music block party with live murals and painting.
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