AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoLocal Arts Funding: Watauga Arts Council extended its “The Art of Jazz: An Artistic Response” submission deadline to March 31 and widened accepted 2D media beyond painting (no photography), aligning the exhibit with Boone’s High Country Jazz Festival. Community Grants: WAC is also taking applications for North Carolina Arts Council-funded Artist Support Grants and Grassroots Arts Program subgrants, due Oct. 5, 2026. Public Art & Identity: Fort Wayne unveiled “Rich History, Bright Future,” a new East Central Neighborhood mural featuring Miami Tribe ribbon work, sandhill cranes and native healing plants. Arts Education: Creative Communities Scheme applications are open in New Zealand’s Kāpiti Coast, offering about $23,000 for projects that boost participation and cultural diversity. AI & Ethics: The Vatican launched an Interdicasterial Commission on Artificial Intelligence to coordinate a strategy for responsible AI use across its offices. Culture & Heritage: Armenians criticized the Vatican over ties to Azerbaijan amid reported destruction of Christian heritage sites in Artsakh. Music Spotlight: Chicago producer Arny Granat signed 17-year-old blues-rock/soul artist Meaza Joy to Grand Slam Productions. Independence Day Programming: Maine Historical Society is hosting a free July 4 celebration in Portland tied to America’s 250th anniversary.
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