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.

Anwar Nasir, the Louisiana Philharmonic's executive director, will take over leadership of the Grant Park Music Festival. The appointment follows Paul Winberg's announced retirement.

El Grito Chicago returns to Grant Park Sept. 12–13 after a 2025 pause amid enforcement fears. The two‑day festival will bring music, food vendors and family programming to Butler Field.

A five‑day spoken‑word festival lands in Orlando next week, bringing 200+ poets, 32 teams and a #ReviveZora kickoff in Eatonville.

Dr. Murrell Green will lead AAACC through a city audit and a major seismic retrofit that will pause operations.