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Free hemp textile symposium brings art, fashion and Indigenous knowledge to New York
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Choose Your Change will host a free three-day FARM TO FABRIC Hemp Textile and Fashion Symposium Sept. 18-20 in Brooklyn and on Governors Island.
San Francisco Turkish Festival returns to Embarcadero Plaza with artisans, dogs and food
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The 3rd Annual San Francisco Turkish Festival takes over Embarcadero Plaza on Sept. 12–13 with free admission, 48 vendors and performers representing Türkiye and the wider Turkic world.
Chinese artist Eric HZ weighs in on GRAMMYs’ new Asian pop category
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Eric HZ, a Chinese singer-songwriter and CAFAC founder, joined a Recording Academy discussion on September 3 about the new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category and what it could mean for Asian artists globally.
Young artists take youth dialogue from practice room to the United Nations
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Fifteen young musicians spent four days in New York for a youth arts program that mixed master classes, leadership training, a United Nations dialogue and a final concert.
National Animation Museum launches digital partnership with Google Arts & Culture
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The National Animation Museum has teamed with Google Arts & Culture to build its digital presence and debut a first online exhibition on IndieCade and independent video games.
Thomas J. Henry and Dr. Elena Alvarez-Henry back American Cancer Society gala in Puerto Rico
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Thomas J. Henry and Dr. Elena Alvarez-Henry served as title sponsors of the American Cancer Society’s 2026 Grand Gala in San Juan, extending their shared philanthropy into cancer care support.
SAVAGE launches with intelligence-first culture strategy
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SAVAGE launched Sept. 4 in Colorado Springs as a creative growth company focused on turning cultural influence into measurable audience and revenue gains.
Arts Council of Greater Los Angeles relaunches as independent nonprofit
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The Arts Council of Greater Los Angeles has launched as an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit, expanding beyond its Century City Chamber of Commerce roots.
Boda Sculpture marks 20 years of custom metal sculpture work
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Boda Sculpture says it will mark 20 years of custom metal sculpture operations in September 2026, tying the milestone to a documented history that began in 2006. The Hui’an, Fujian-based company is highlighting its project workflow, export…
University of South Dakota to host Natalie Christensen photo show
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The University Art Galleries at the University of South Dakota will present Natalie Christensen’s solo exhibition, The Deconstructed Self: Photographic Works by Natalie Christensen, from Oct. 7-30, 2026, in Vermillion.
Smithsonian picks Arts and Industries Building for National Museum of the American Latino
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The Smithsonian has designated the Arts and Industries Building on the National Mall as the permanent home of the National Museum of the American Latino, ending the site search for the congressionally authorized project.
Picnic in the Alley returns to Las Vegas Arts District on Oct. 25
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Picnic in the Alley will return for its fifth year on Oct. 25 in the Las Vegas Arts District, bringing together women chefs, makers and beverage professionals for a 21+ tasting event.
Art tourism market seen hitting $68.64B by 2035
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The global art tourism market is projected to rise from $50.24 billion in 2025 to $68.64 billion by 2035 as cultural travel, immersive exhibitions and digital booking tools reshape how travelers choose destinations.
Six Young Artists Reach Times Square Through Shining Stars Competition
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Six young artists from more than 500 entrants across North America had their winning works and portraits displayed on Nasdaq’s Times Square billboard after first appearing at a Manhattan museum exhibition.
Lisa Marie Shankles imagines AI-run society in Sophia's Lovers
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Lisa Marie Shankles’s dystopian sci-fi novel Sophia’s Lovers: The Robo-Human Connection explores a future where androids govern human relationships and limit autonomy.
Five Chinese sculpture makers target 2026 public art demand
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Jiangsu Xinyesheng Sculpture Co., Ltd. is positioning itself for 2026 public and commercial art projects with custom fabrication, export logistics and installation support.
Influence Society to host hospitality AI event in Geneva region
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Influence Society and INÜI Collection will bring Swiss hoteliers together on Sept. 28, 2026, at Château de Bonmont near Geneva for a limited-capacity SOCIETIES session on AI, data and hotel sales strategy.
A' Design Award opens 2026 call for handmade, crafts and artisan entries
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A’ Design Award & Competition has opened entries for its 2026 Handmade, Crafts and Artisan Design Awards, with submissions due Sept. 30, 2026 and results set for May 1, 2027. The competition is open worldwide to makers and artisan-focused…
Reno Tahoe International Art Show returns for fifth year
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The Reno Tahoe International Art Show opens Sept. 17 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center for its fifth edition, underscoring how Peaks Art Fairs is turning a Reno-born model into a broader Mountain West platform.
National Space Society backs proposal for U.S. Space Academy
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The National Space Society is endorsing a U.S. Administration proposal for a NASA-led United States Space Academy to train future astronauts, engineers, entrepreneurs and civil servants.
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