A six‑story Holocaust museum is taking shape beside Boston Common, promising immersive exhibits, a historic railcar and classroom programs for students.

The Cleveland Museum of Art will host Painting the French Riviera — a major Royal Academy survey of Monet, Picasso and Matisse — in March–July 2027.

Speight Jenkins, who led Seattle Opera from 1983 to 2014 and built its Wagner reputation, has died at 89. He helped launch major singers and earned national honors for the company.

Jason Reitman and a coalition of filmmakers are working with the American Cinematheque on a $25M restoration of Westwood’s Village Theatre, aiming for a 2027 reopening. UCLA students say a campus‑adjacent movie palace could revive Westwood’s social life.

New Yorkased Vilcek Foundation paid $15M for 614 Kapahulu Ave, the former Locations Hawaii headquarters, and plans to open a Hawaii-focused gallery in the building. The deal brings a national arts funder to the Kapahulu corridor near Waikiki.

The Goombay Festival returns to Grand Avenue this weekend, but organizers warn sponsor shortfalls have left the celebration leaning on city funding, vendor fees and volunteers.

Embrace Boston bought two neighboring Downtown Crossing buildings and plans a 35,000‑sq‑ft civic hub for performances, exhibits and community programs by 2030.

Moore College will admit undergraduate students of all genders beginning in fall 2027, ending its run as the nation's only historically visual‑arts women's college. The boards approved the move after months of community review.

Lane Sugata will lead the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus and the Chan Center beginning Aug. 24, charged with shoring up funding and programming as queer arts face political headwinds.

The Met is making membership complimentary for New York State EBT/SNAP cardholders, letting eligible families register in person for member admission and perks. The move expands low-cost cultural access as SNAP rules change.

Amazon MGM’s Project Nara and a new GenAI Creators’ Fund promise faster, cheaper shows and more local work — but animators pushed back and Jorge Gutierrez withdrew.

A three-day Black Romance Book Festival filled downtown Atlanta with panels, signings and after-hours events, organizers said.

Circus Flora marks its 40th season with Flying High, an all‑new one‑ring show under the Big Top in Grand Center running June 4–21.