PHILADELPHIA, PA.- Thirty-six ideas for the Philadelphia arts will receive $2.7 million from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, as part of a community-wide contest to inspire and enrich the city. The Knight Arts Challenge Philadelphia, a three…
Daniel Brodsky Elected Chairman of Metropolitan Museum Board of Trustees
NEW YORK, NY.- The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced today the election of business and civic leader Daniel Brodsky, a Trustee of the institution since 2001, as its next Chairman of the Board. Mr. Brodsky will officially assume the chairmanship on S…
Crystal Bridges Announces Endowment Gifts from Walton Family Foundation
BENTONVILLE, ARK.- The Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art announced three endowments from the Walton Family Foundation. “We are in the fortunate position of having a founding donor family that understands the need for stability and sustainabil…
ART-ATHINA Contemporary Art Fair Opens in Athens
Athens.- Between May 12th and 15th ART-ATHINA continues its exemplary mission of promoting art, and in particular contemporary artistic creation, making a keenly anticipated return with its 17th edition. ART-ATHINA 2011 will take place at the Faliro…
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art Announces Endowment Gifts from Walton Family Foundation
BENTONVILLE, ARK.- The Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art announced three endowments from the Walton Family Foundation. “We are in the fortunate position of having a founding donor family that understands the need for stability and sustainabil…
National Archives and Partners Launch New International Nazi-Era Records Internet Portal
WASHINGTON, DC.- The National Archives and its partners today launched an international Nazi-era assets related records database – making millions of records related to Nazi-era cultural property available online for the first time. A National Arc…
Exhibition Featuring Objects Never Before Seen in Canada to Be Presented in Toronto
TORONTO.- In a media event held today at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), the ROM and the Canadian Museum of Civilization (CMC) have announced that the two institutions will host Maya: Secrets of their Ancient World, a remarkable exhibition highlighting…
Stunning Exhibition Featuring Objects Never Before Seen in Canada to Be Presented in Toronto
TORONTO.- In a media event held today at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), the ROM and the Canadian Museum of Civilization (CMC) have announced that the two institutions will host Maya: Secrets of their Ancient World, a remarkable exhibition highlighting…
Carlier Gebauer Presents First Solo Exhibition of Italian Artist Rosa Barba
BERLIN.- carlier | gebauer presents their first solo exhibition of artist Rosa Barba, opening at the Berlin Gallery Weekend 2011. With her filmic works and sculptures, which she exhibited widely in major institutions for contemporary art in Europe, Ros…
First Annual Jerusalem Season of Culture to Launch Summer 2011
JERUSALEM.- This summer, Jerusalem will be home to one of the most ambitious cultural projects in the history of the Israeli arts scene. Unveiled in Jerusalem by Artistic Director Itay Mautner, the Jerusalem Season of Culture (JSOC) will produce an ann…