Howard County appointed its first Youth Poet Laureate, Mai-Anh Nguyen from Oakland Mills High School, who will serve until 2025 to promote poetry and literacy.

Baltimore County allocated $2.6 million to cultural organizations outside its borders, while county-based groups received far less, highlighting regional unity despite geographical divides.

San Antonio’s Department of Arts & Culture awards grants to 30 local artists, supporting a diverse range of creative projects and showcasing the city's commitment to the arts.

Mankato is hosting a photo contest to engage residents in celebrating the local art scene, with public online voting open until October 4 announced via its Facebook page.

Lincoln Park Day celebrated Mexican-American heritage with dance, music, food, and a lowrider show in El Paso.

Lewisville Grand Theater hosts 'Conexiones Culturales,' featuring Latinx artists and events like film screenings and dance demos from September 20 to November 16.

The Lewisville Public Library hosts a series of activities including a creative writing workshop, Hispanic Heritage celebration, and Banned Book crafting in an effort to promote cultural and literary engagement.

San Antonio's Department of Arts & Culture has announced a range of cultural events for the autumn, featuring a variety of arts, music, and film festivals to celebrate the city's diversity.

Road closures in San Antonio are planned for the filming of the TV series "1923," with local businesses staying open and detours in place for pedestrians. Normal traffic expected to resume by September 27.

The 2023 Coon Rapids Arts Commission Photo Contest highlighted local photography under the theme of teamwork, with Walt Huss winning the adult category. No youth winners were announced due to low participation.

San Francisco Symphony chorus members went on strike over stalled contract negotiations, leading to performance cancellations and picketing against proposed pay cuts.

The San Francisco Main Library unveiled a monument honoring Maya Angelou, becoming the first public depiction of a Black woman in the city's civic art collection.

Medford introduced a new public art piece named "Rogue X" at the Rogue Credit Union Community Complex, created by local artist Melissa Ghiglieri in collaboration with students. The sculpture celebrates local sports and nature.