AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoBMW Art Cars in Munich: BMW Welt is hosting the biggest-ever gathering of its Art Cars—20 vehicles by artists from Calder to Julie Mehretu—under one roof through Aug. 31, closing out a world tour that drew millions. Festival Spotlight: South Africa’s inaugural Afro Music Festival in Johannesburg is already planning a second edition in Bulawayo, spotlighting musicians, dancers, poets, DJs and fashion. Arts Funding & Training: Qatar’s Fire Station opened applications for a fully funded nine-month Artists Intensive Study Programme in 2027, pairing studio learning with mentorship and critical dialogue. Community Arts in Canada: Victoria, B.C. is set to open its first Black arts and culture centre, the Black & Here Community Centre, with a new downtown space built for community programming. Cultural Heritage in Motion: Dhaka University is repainting and restoring “July graffiti” from the 2024 uprising across campus, preserving it as living history. Music & Culture Events: Houston’s Tattoo Arts Festival runs through Sunday, framing ink as a global, centuries-old practice. Language & Identity: Wales’ National Eisteddfod is welcoming international cultural leaders to discuss how arts can protect Indigenous and minority languages.
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