Van Nuys rental house Shadowcast Pictures has shut after nearly 20 years, blaming pandemic disruptions, the 2023 strikes, fewer local shoots and growing AI use.

Engineers found significant structural problems at the Jacksonville Fire Museum, postponing a planned Northbank reopening. Officials say repairs and a timeline are still under evaluation.

Milwaukee’s Ko‑Thi Dance Company says federal grant cuts have left the 57‑year‑old troupe scrambling — dancers face unpaid rehearsal time and education programs are shrinking. The board has relaunched an anniversary fundraiser but leaders warn ticket sales won’t cover the shortfall.

A summer art pilot has opened inside Seattle’s 1916 Coliseum Theater as the owner weighs a costly $40–$50M restoration. The installation gives a rare public look at the theater’s hidden interior.

A new study finds the Loop’s creative sector produces $14.3 billion a year and supports roughly 66,000 jobs, giving allies fresh leverage to seek dedicated funding.

Screen legend Ann-Margret will accept a lifetime award and introduce Bye Bye Birdie and Tommy at El Paso's Plaza Classic this July.

The Beach Boys headline a seaside summer night at The Rady Shell with the San Diego Symphony and special guest John Stamos on June 27. Tickets span a broad range and the show is all ages.

Two near‑demolished Olive Street storefronts now house The Key, a Kranzberg Arts Foundation project pairing smashburgers with a weekend dance hall and live shows.

Anna Wintour’s visit has put San Francisco back on Vogue World’s radar; Condé Nast says it is 'exploratory' as the city eyes 2027.

Several Black and brown performers say they still haven’t been paid for Unity Block Party’s Aug. 2025 shows; organizers point to DEI rollbacks and sponsor pullbacks.

Big-name Michigan actors will return for The Coney, a celebrity weekend in September aiming to seed an endowed fund for youth arts. Limited public tickets went on sale today.

A new Arts Alliance Illinois study finds Chicago's creative sector supports more than 210,000 jobs and $50 billion in output — but many artists still report economic insecurity.

Orlando Fringe will leave its on-site offices at the Lowndes Shakespeare Center and relocate to a much smaller Virginia Drive location after a dispute over rent terms. The festival itself is expected to remain in Loch Haven Park.