Social Art and Culture

26,000 US public artworks in jeopardy? What does the future of public artworks look like? With the firing of 50% of the General Services Administration's Fine Arts and Preservation Division employees, where does this leave the 26k+ public artworks? These layoffs leave much uncertainty regarding the preservation of art in places such as federal buildings. #Generalserviceadministration #finearts #unemployment https://lnkd.in/ebw_TC8A

$10 million donation for performing arts! There are still good people out there! The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago received?a $10 million anonymous donation toward supporting the performing?arts. The money will be used to create a "Performance Fund Endowment" that will be used to finance?future programs. Read the full article at the link below. #TheMuseumofContemporaryArtChicago #Gooddeeds #performingarts https://lnkd.in/eU9KGHSx

Nellie Bly(1864-1922) Born Elizabeth Jane Cochran on May 5th 1864 in Cochran’s Mill, Pennsylvania, Nellie Bly was an American journalist and pioneer of investigative journalism. She rose to fame following the publication of her series piece titled “Ten Days in a Mad-House”. In 1887, Bly adopted the pseudonym Nellie Bly to go undercover as a patient at a New York City asylum to expose the poor conditions the patients were experiencing. Her report led to improvements in the treatment of patients within the mental healthcare system. Bly’s work inspired other female journalists known as “Stunt girls” to report on social injustices. Throughout her career Bly constantly advocated for women’s rights and gave a much needed voice to working women. The brave and innovative career of Nellie Bly opened doors for many women today within the work environment.?#Womenshistorymonth

International?Women's Day began over 100 years ago with its first official?gathering in 1911 with nearly 1 million attendees. In today's political climate that is ever changing and continuously?threatens to reverse?the progress we have made toward gender equality, it is more important than ever to stand up for one another. We must stand together to celebrate the achievements, power, and resilience of women worldwide. Let's accelerate action in 2025 by demanding gender equality for all.?#IWD #AccelerateAction #GenderEquality

The tariffs will begin with China, Mexico, and Canada. These tariffs are predicted to hit the Canada market the?hardest. The exchange rate between America and Canada?has already affected the Canadian art market but the new tax could make the market unprofitable all together. Some exhibits in New York were already cancelled as a result of the increased?25% tax. To learn more check out the article?below by The Art Newspaper. https://lnkd.in/eXBuBEeJ

Yesterday D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser seemed to avoid the situation?in response to threats by the GOP that the Black Lives Matter Plaza be painted over before the city can receive?millions in Federal funding for transportation. Mayor Bowser previously referred?to the plaza as "public art" in previous defiance toward Trump during his first presidential term. Bowser is now suggesting that the city paint over the mural with something else. What do?you think?

Does the National?Gallery in London have a fake in their midst??The Guardian,?released in an exclusive report that there is new evidence suggesting that the Peter Paul Rubens painting of Samson and Delilah currently on display at London's National Gallery may not be authentic after all. The artwork was bought by the Museum nearly 45?years ago but the recent speculation of historians question whether this piece is just a good 20th century forgery. To learn more check out the original article below! https://lnkd.in/e-R2d9Ym

We all know how important it is to see yourself and those like you in art and culture. Before the Americas, an art exhibit at the Art Museum?of the Americas in Washington D.C., curated by Cheryl D. Edwards was going to be a huge opportunity?to do just that. The exhibit planned to feature?Afro-Latino, Caribbean, and African American artists. Trump's new policies on DEI have cancelled?the exhibit! Check out the article below to find out more. https://lnkd.in/epRkrVSr

Is your local culture important to?you??What do you consider the right balance of updating your neighborhood and preserving its unique cultural history? Brooklyn author, Modesto Flako Jiminez, is bringing his acclaimed show Taxlandia to Washington D.C.! Come discuss the possibility of gentrification?in historic Anacostia by registering for three upcoming?interactive events. The discussions taking place will feature local creatives Melani N. Douglas, John Johnson, and Jaysun! Your voice matters in deciding what comes next for Anacostia. See info below to register. https://lnkd.in/e-PrnR2h

Wednesday's at 12pm Join Social Art and Culture Alumni Melani N. Douglass to pause and meditate. Midday is a great time to take 15 minutes, even to just breathe! The virtual link below to register.