AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoArts Funding & Local Culture: Tulsa’s arts week handed out $41,000 across seven groups, with grants tied to tourism and economic impact. Cultural Diplomacy: A new First Franco-Israeli Musical Encounters exchange launches in October after last year’s boycott attempt and security concerns. Theatre & Festivals: Northern Ireland picked three productions for Edinburgh Fringe 2026, spotlighting work tackling AI, social class and more. Heritage & Restoration: Greece’s Culture Ministry began major restoration on Samos monuments, including earthquake-damaged Karlovasi church works and a newly accessible early Christian cemetery. Arts & Society: Doha’s anti-drug event used music and Rachana Binoy’s “Stolen Dreams” painting to tackle addiction’s human cost. Tech Meets Culture: Nepal urged artists to build digital skills and monetize via streaming and social platforms. Major Loss in Folk Arts: India mourns Pandavani legend Teejan Bai, praised by PM Modi as an “irreplaceable loss” to art and culture. AI & Youth Well-Being: A new push warns teens are turning to AI chatbots for mental health support because trusted human care is missing. Cybersecurity: Researchers report the first fully autonomous ransomware attack driven by an AI agent. Archaeology: Denmark’s Søften excavation uncovered a large Viking-era craft settlement producing textiles at scale, tied to wide trade networks.
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