The Art Gallery of NSW is hosting live coverage of the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman prize winners, three of Australia's most prestigious art awards. The $100,000 Archibald Prize for portraiture was first awarded in 1921, and winners will be announced from noon today.
https://www.smh.com.au/culture/art-and-design/archibald-prize-live-results-2025-blog-updates-portrait-prize-wynne-sulman-packing-room-winners-art-gallery-of-nsw-start-time-20250509-p5lxv7.htmlCirque Italia is presenting a show featuring a full water stage with comedic and heartfelt acts, including stunts like graffiti-themed trampoline walls and emotional fire performances. The diverse cast includes performers such as hippie-era rope swingers, nerdy aerialists, and a love story on skates. The grand finale features line-dancing seniors blending city and country elements in a celebration of diversity and community. The show runs from May 9-12 at Southgate Mall's big top, with tickets available online or at the box office starting at 10 a.m.
https://www.montanarightnow.com/montana/cirque-italias-water-themed-show-dazzles-missoula/article_51421025-4d4b-4c78-8589-b034dd396d13.htmlEva Green has appeared in notable films such as The Wonders and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. She made her theater debut at Paris's Marigny Theatre with the one-woman show Maria Callas: Letters & Memoirs, and performed at various European venues including Venice's Teatro Goldoni and Athens's Odeon of Herodes Atticus. Green is represented by Chris Prapha at Artist International Group and CAA, among other agencies.
https://deadline.com/2025/05/monica-bellucci-signs-artist-international-group-management-1236391324/Artist Julie Fragar has won the Archibald Prize with a portrait of her best friend Justene Williams, whom she met 20 years ago while attending the Sydney College of the Arts in country NSW.
https://www.smh.com.au/culture/art-and-design/artist-julie-fragar-wins-archibald-prize-with-portrait-of-best-friend-20250507-p5lxax.htmlThe Línea Sur-Norte art exhibition in Tangier, Morocco, brings together artists from six countries to promote cultural exchange and unity through art. The show features 28 artworks, including photography, sculptures, pottery, and paintings, until May 9. Head of the Cervantes Cultural Institute, Asunción Pastor, believes art has the power to transcend borders and human divides, stating that "Art unites human beings." Painter Najoua el-Hitmi's work is part of the exhibition, reflecting her vision of art as a bridge between civilizations.
https://africanews.com/2025/05/09/art-transcends-borders-and-differences-at-show-in-tangier/The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) recently held its annual Music Education Advocacy D.C. Fly-In Week, where nearly 200 NAMM members met with influential lawmakers to advocate for music education funding. The event featured a panel discussion on the economic impact of arts on education and workforce, moderated by John Mlynczak, and was attended by notable figures such as Congressman James E. Clyburn, who shared his personal experience with music education, and Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici, who received the NAMM SupportMusic Champion award in 2018. The event also included meetings with prominent lawmakers like Tommy Tuberville, Adam Schiff, and Bernie Sanders, among others.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/namm-unites-the-music-products-industry-to-advocate-for-music-education-with-overwhelmingly-successful-week-of-events-in-washington-dc-302450777.htmlA vibrant fashion event is taking place in Santa Fe, New Mexico, as the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts hosts a collection of designs from over 20 Native American designers. The event features collaborations with Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week and showcases unique pieces made from traditional materials such as fur and leather, tanned without chemicals using inherited techniques. Randi Nelson, a Secwépemc artist, presented her collections inspired by elk and caribou hides, while Jeremy Donavan Arviso brought his street-smart aesthetic to two shows in Santa Fe, blending modernity with Indigenous ideals. The event also discussed the impact of tariffs on fashion supplies and the tension between fast fashion and traditional designs.
https://apnews.com/article/native-american-indigenous-fashion-santa-fe-8b25a96ad372a32117ae41e046d678d6The Salt Lake City Arts Council has announced that a new art piece, "Common Roots," designed by California-based artists James Shen and Jennifer Tran, will be added to Pioneer Park in 2026 as part of its upgrades. The artwork celebrates the park's unique history by incorporating cursive letterforms inspired by immigrants from Arabic, Chinese, Greek, and Japanese groups who settled in the surrounding area.
https://www.deseret.com/utah/2025/05/09/colorful-new-art-piece-to-be-installed-pioneer-park-as-slc-eyes-major-makeover/The article lists various music festival dates and venues for the summer season in the US, including Richmond Raceway, Pittsburgh's Smale Park, Indianapolis' White River State Park, Chicago's Northerly Island, San Diego's Petco Park, Las Vegas' Planet Hollywood, Phoenix's Arizona Financial Theatre, Austin's Moody Amphitheater, Irving's Toyota Music Factory, Houston's 713 Music Hall, New Orleans' Caesars Superdome, Atlanta's Chastain Park, Birmingham's BankPlus Amphitheatre, Huntsville's Ascend Amphitheater, Nashville's Ascend Amphitheater, Kansas City's Starlight Theatre, Oklahoma City's Oklahoma City Zoo Amphitheatre, Morrison's Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Sandy's U of U Health Plaza at America First Field, Vancouver's UBC Thunderbird Arena, Seattle's Wamu Theater At Lumen Field Event Center, Troutdale's McMenamins Historic Edgefield Amphitheater, Berkeley's Greek Theatre, Stateline's Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys, Los Angeles' Greek Theatre, Honolulu's Waikiki Shell, and Las Vegas' more Entertainment.
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