Local artist Vee Hua is celebrating the winter solstice with "Longest Night," an annual event featuring interdisciplinary activities and a new lineup of artists, including a tea ritual and dance performances.

Raleigh's Capture It! Stormwater Arts Contest offers students a chance to win $500 while raising awareness about water pollution through artwork and videos.

Hillsborough County invites its youth to participate in a water conservation poster contest, offering prizes and recognition to promote environmental awareness.

Mesa, Arizona retains its status as an Autism Certified City, with the Mesa Arts Center, Arizona Museum of Natural History, and idea Museum renewing their certifications to remain inclusive for guests with autism.

Carmel's winter highlights, the Festival of Ice and the Carmel Winter Games, feature ice carving and a chili cook-off by the Fire Department in January.

A homeowner in Scotchtown, NY, found a complete mastodon jaw and other bone fragments in their backyard, a significant archaeological discovery for the region.

The Hawaiʻi State Archives exhibit documents from the Pacific War Memorial Commission, highlighting efforts to commemorate WWII casualties, funding challenges, and the role of community support, including a fundraiser by Elvis Presley.

"Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow" by Gabrielle Zevin is NYC libraries' most popular book of 2024, followed by Emily Henry's and Rebecca Yarros' novels.

Raleigh's Pullen Arts Center features a new mural by local artist Jesse White, created with Vertiprint Raleigh's innovative wall printing technology, blending modern techniques with traditional artistry.

The Pullen Arts Center offers beaded pendant necklace workshops for adults, held on Thursdays from February 6-27, with no experience necessary and materials provided.

The Arlington Museum of Art has been nominated for USA Today's "Best New Museums of 2025" and the community is encouraged to vote daily to help it win.

Artist Joseph Reginella created a satirical sculpture in Battery Park, falsely honoring "Rat Man" Nathaniel Katz, coinciding with the National Urban Rat Summit, sparking various reactions from the public and officials.

The Ontario Museum of History & Art is launching two printmaking exhibitions focused on cultural identity and community issues, running from January 9 to March 9, 2025.