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Soriano and Arctic World Archive team up to preserve fine art for 1,000 years
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Marco Antonio Soriano’s Arius Europe and the Arctic World Archive are pairing sub-micron art scanning with long-term Arctic storage to create immutable digital backups of masterpieces.
Performing Arts at Fawn Lake marks fifth anniversary with growing artist roster
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Performing Arts at Fawn Lake is celebrating five years of bringing live classical, Broadway and jazz performances to the private Spotsylvania County community.
Leadership and culture emerge as key growth drivers in fitness
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As gyms compete on more than equipment and class offerings, the industry is putting greater weight on leadership, culture and member experience.
California Arts Council approves nearly $24.6 million for 1,200 grants
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The California Arts Council unanimously approved 2026 grant allocations at its Aug. 14 meeting in San Rafael, directing nearly $24.6 million to nonprofit arts and cultural organizations and government units across California.
ARTECHOUSE DC to reopen with largest digital artist group show yet
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ARTECHOUSE DC will resume programming September 11, 2026, with SUBMERGE Project, a new exhibition built around a 45-minute immersive work called Beyond the Render.
Dîner en Blanc Washington DC adds Art to Go-Go and Alliance Française as partners
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Dîner en Blanc Washington DC returns Aug. 29 with live art, Go-Go and jazz, and a Paris-inspired theme at a secret location.
Mercy University launches Art Exchange to link campus and River Towns arts communities
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Mercy University on Aug. 17 announced ArtEx, a new cultural hub at its Westchester Campus in Dobbs Ferry aimed at connecting the university with River Towns arts organizations through public programming and faculty collaboration.
Global Art & Fashion Gala marks America 250 at the Kennedy Center
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The Global Humanities Foundation hosted the Global Art & Fashion Gala – America the Beautiful at the Kennedy Center on Aug. 17, 2026, drawing diplomats, artists and civic leaders from more than 15 countries.
Brian LaBovick talks law firm culture killers on The Firm Report Podcast
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Attorney Brian LaBovick joins The Firm Report to discuss the culture problems, hiring mistakes and leadership gaps that can stall law firm growth.
Luiza Girardello and Zabelê Gomes launch long-term artistic partnership
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Brazilian singer-songwriter Luiza Girardello has released her debut album and teamed up with veteran artist Zabelê Gomes on a long-term creative partnership.
Artisan Venture Tours pushes early bookings for fall and winter retreats
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Artisan Venture Tours is urging companies to lock in fall and winter retreats now as demand for corporate travel rises and top venues fill months ahead.
Arthur Carmazzi to open HR Tech MENA 2026 in Dubai
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QnA International has unveiled the speaker lineup for the 12th Annual HR Tech MENA Summit, set for Sept. 9-10, 2026, in Dubai.
Arthur Carmazzi to open HR Tech MENA Summit 2026 in Dubai
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QnA International has announced the full lineup for the 12th Annual HR Tech MENA Summit, set for 9-10 September 2026 at the Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah.
H2OBoy opens artist auditions for Ottawa flood recovery concert
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H2OBoy has opened submissions for performers for Ottawa Strong: After the Storm, a Sept. 1 community recovery benefit concert and media production at Britannia Park in Ottawa.
Play It Forward names 11 emerging artists for 2026 spotlight
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Play It Forward has selected 11 independent musicians for its 2026 Emerging Artist Spotlight, pairing original songs with fundraisers for charities chosen by each artist.
Bella Yanbo Huang painting chosen for European exhibition posters
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Bella Yanbo Huang’s work has been selected as the official poster image for upcoming contemporary art exhibitions in Austria and Paris, putting the New York artist’s painting in front of international audiences this fall.
Public voting closes Aug. 18 for Art Institute Project Windows
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Chicago voters have until Aug. 18 to weigh in on the Art Institute of Chicago’s 2026 Project Windows program, which features 90 artists across 42 neighborhoods.
BRICS culture conference spotlights Madhya Pradesh as a heritage hub
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BRICS delegates met in Bhopal from Aug. 5-8 for a culture conference that put Madhya Pradesh’s heritage, tourism assets and living traditions on display.
Mundus Artium Press publishes bilingual Metin Turan poetry collection
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Mundus Artium Press has released The Silence of the Wind, the most comprehensive English-language selection of Turkish poet Metin Turan’s work to date.
New York Art Life Magazine spotlights Portuguese actress Beatriz Silva
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New York Art Life Magazine has published an exclusive interview with Portuguese actress Beatriz Silva, who traces her path from rural Portugal to New York theater.
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