A giant troll sculpture by Danish artist Thomas Dambo is coming to Austin's Pease Park, made from recycled materials and funded by the Tejemos Foundation.

The Huntington Beach Art Center is hosting its annual Centered on the Center exhibition from January 27 to March 16, featuring 200 artists across various mediums.

Lily Gladstone has received a groundbreaking Oscar nomination for Best Actress, a first for a Native American. The Mountlake Terrace High School grad's performance in "Killers of the Flower Moon" is both a career highlight and a significant moment for Indigenous actors in film.

Actor Rainn Wilson received a touching note from a fan while at Portland International Airport, expressing gratitude for how "The Office" helped her through tough times. Wilson shared his appreciation on social media.

Austin is planning to create new cultural and arts districts, supported by city initiatives, economic incentives, and new policies. This framework is aimed at fostering cultural hotspots and economic development.

Meow Wolf Grapevine honors late co-founder Matt King with the new Matt King Mystery Center, offering a space for community events, art workshops, and celebrations, featuring a mural by Daniel Yanez.

Jeanne Calvit retires as founding director of St. Paul's Interact Center and Joseph Price steps in, continuing its arts advocacy for individuals with disabilities.

Seattle's SDOT Bridge Artist in Residence program showcases digital works by Vivian Li and Mariah Vicary at King Street Station Gallery from February 1, with a focus on data visualization.

The Bartz Brothers unveiled a 21-foot-tall snow sculpture of a seal named "Sparky" in New Brighton, despite a snow shortage, by using ingenuity and community support.

A new Holocaust exhibit featuring photographs and personal survivor accounts is opening at the Fort Worth History Center, accompanied by an 8-minute documentary.

Fort Worth's "Movies That Matter" series is promoting dialogue on racism through film screenings and discussions, the latest being the documentary "Who We Are" on February 1st.

The Olson Memorial Highway bridge in North Minneapolis now features a new artistic railing with over 300 glass enamel panels by 15 local Black artists, as announced by MnDOT on Twitter.

Fort Worth Botanic Garden is undergoing improvements including a new offsite greenhouse, irrigation and drainage upgrades, and enhanced access via sidewalks and traffic infrastructure.