The call to action was to develop a blueprint for the TCC to take to Capitol Hill to advocate for arts funding, with the $207 million earmarked for the National Endowment for the Arts on the line. - The Hollywood Reporter
The change proposed by Arts Council England was that any organization which had a grant from National Lottery proceeds had to wait until that funded project was complete before applying for another Lottery grant. It seems the Arts Council forgot just how long lead times in the arts are. - The Guardian
"The question now is what a thin-skinned showman will do with an institution of music, theater and dance ... central to Washington’s cultural life for more than 50 years." Many observers in DC expect more country music. (Steve Bannon suggests that the J6 Prison Choir sing for opening night.) - The New York Times
Eight in 10 event-goers are planning to attend either the same number of events, or more, compared to last year.
Gen Zs, in particular, are looking to add more live experiences to their calendars. - ArtsHub
An explainer covering why the Federal government is involved with the Kennedy Center in the first place, how its board differs from other nonprofit boards, what exactly the Kennedy Center board chair does, and the potential consequences of the Trump administration's action. - The Conversation
"The war itself has been under-reported as other conflicts have taken the global centre stage; even less attention has been paid to its devastating toll on Sudan’s heritage. But experts paint a grim picture: at least six museums and multiple historic sites have suffered looting or damage." - The Art Newspaper
Invoke has been trying to find that thin line to offer a product that would help artists create works that may be eligible for copyright protection. It's “massive” that the copyright protections were granted for the customers of his product who need to be able to copyright their works. - Artnet
The institution of professional licensing has only grown in its reach and outlandishness. More and more new professions are becoming licensed, such as art therapists and, most recently and most absurdly, fortune tellers. - The Atlantic
"All autocracies attempt to control the past in order to control the future. Their methods are ham-fisted, because they see history as a purely political endeavor. ... history tells us this erasure is a trial balloon for much worse things.” - Slate
Her children’s book is now banned at Department of Defense schools by order of the president. "I am truly saddened and never thought I would see this in a country where freedom of speech and expression is a constitutional right,” the actor said. - Variety
It’s not just artists canceling their shows: "A National Symphony Orchestra concert described as a ‘celebration of love, diversity, and the vibrant spirit of the LGBTQ+ community’ that was scheduled to take place during World Pride 2025, has been removed from the website.” - Washington Post
Everyone, deep down, has “a desire for recognition to be seen as human by other humans. This is a driving, animating desire. Attention is like right next to it, and so it tastes enough like it to keep you going for it without ever delivering the thing you want.” - Slate
Millions of dollars were - and perhaps are - at stake. “The dispute highlights allegations of the vulnerabilities that artists face when they entrust their business affairs to managers and others.” - Los Angeles Times (MSN)
Chief content officer Bela Bajaria: “I think it’s really a bummer for the 100 incredibly talented people who made an amazing movie. … And if you look at the nominations, and all of this awards love that it’s received, I think it’s such a bummer that it distracted from that.” - The Guardian (UK)
Author Louise Penny of the Inspector Gamache series: “I was supposed to launch The Black Wolf at the Kennedy Center in DC, but in the wake of Trump taking over, I have pulled out. … It was, of course, going to be a career highlight. But there are things far more important than that.” - CBC
