Freddie Gibbs — the Gary rapper — is credited on Leon Thomas’s Grammy-winning album MUTT, a milestone that local outlets are calling a first for a Gary rapper.

Disney’s Moana and Moana 2 have been translated into ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi; the ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi version of Moana 2 will have a free community premiere at Bishop Museum in Honolulu on Feb. 7.

The Chicago Public Library’s 'Puerto Rico x Bad Bunny' series pairs the superstar’s music with lessons on Puerto Rican history ahead of his halftime show. Sessions mix scholarship, visuals and community conversation.

Wynton Marsalis, a New Orleans native and longtime leader of Jazz at Lincoln Center, will step away from day-to-day leadership in a phased transition through 2028.

Austin Film Society named Julian Schnabel, Sydney Chandler, Sonny Carl Davis and Spy Kids as honorees for the 2026 Texas Film Awards, set for March 5 at Troublemaker Studios.

New York's State Museum is undergoing a $150 million renovation, with new major exhibits, a Kids Zone, and café revamp as part of the initial phase in a multi-year project.

A $2.5M outdoor classroom at the Alamo, funded by Susan Naylor and named for her son, will open this spring as part of the Texas Cavaliers Education Center.

The Dr. M.T. Pope House Museum in Raleigh is introducing new tours and exhibits highlighting the Pope Family's history, offering educational experiences and free admission for the event.

Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport's new art exhibition, Spectral Alchemy, showcases 15 Arizona artists exploring the concept of light at the Phoenix Airport Museum.

Novato is enhancing inclusivity through art by expanding its partnership with Alchemia, featuring works by disabled artists in downtown installations.

Tyree Guyton, creator of the Heidelberg Project, receives the 2026 Kresge Eminent Artist award, marking 40 years of his influential work in Detroit's art scene.

ARTS at King Street Station in Seattle is hosting the First Thursday Artwalk on February 5, featuring live artistic creation, workshops, and the new exhibition 'Kolam.'

Tacoma Arts Live announced it will close after the 202526ndash;26 season and put the Tacoma Armory up for sale. Education programs serving thousands will continue under a new structure.