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• Azrieli Foundation Ends Financial Support for Toronto Arts Foundation Amid Activist Pressure institutional

  The Azrieli Foundation, a Canadian organization linked to Israel's largest real-estate firm, has terminated its funding for the Toronto Arts Foundation. This decision follows…

• Liverpool Biennial Seeks Two Assistant Curators for Fixed-Term Roles Through 2027 institutional

  Liverpool Biennial is hiring two Assistant Curators for fixed-term positions ending October 31, 2027. Applications close on Sunday, April 19 at 11:59pm. One role focuses on…

• NASA Plans Nuclear-Powered Mars Mission with Helicopter Deployment for 2028 institutional

  NASA announced on March 24 its intention to launch a nuclear fission-powered spacecraft, Space Reactor-1 (SR-1) Freedom, targeting Mars by late 2028. This mission aims to be the…

• Library of Congress Acquires Historic 1855 Yosemite Falls Artwork by Thomas Almond Ayres institutional

  The Library of Congress has obtained a significant 1855 drawing and lithograph depicting Yosemite Falls, created by artist Thomas Almond Ayres during the California Gold Rush…

• Málaga Museum Hosts Workshop Exploring Elena Asins Through Philosophical Texts institutional

  The Museo Picasso Málaga is organizing a workshop titled 'El vacío detrás de todo' on March 26-27, 2026, at 5:00 PM in its education classroom. The event, led by Cristina…

• Madrid Region Announces Competitive Exams for Nine Tourism Assistant Positions institutional

  The Community of Madrid has opened a selection process for nine positions as technical assistants in tourism administration. Applications must be submitted electronically through…

• San Francisco Cultural District Museum Building Listed for Sale Amid Post-Pandemic Challenges institutional

  A museum building in downtown San Francisco's cultural district is currently for sale. The property faces a limited buyer market due to depressed real estate values, reduced…

• German Environmental Association Threatens Legal Action Over Climate Protection Plan institutional

  The German government, led by Environment Minister Carsten Schneider (SPD), presented a climate protection program in Berlin aimed at meeting national emissions reduction targets.…

• Adrian Chiles Acquires Cheery Chef Statuette from Black Country Reclamation Yard institutional

  Adrian Chiles purchased a figurine depicting a cheerful chef holding a menu board and giving a thumbs-up from a reclamation yard in Old Hill, located in England's Black Country…

• UK Announces £1 Billion Pandemic Preparedness Strategy with New Biosecurity Hub institutional

  The United Kingdom has unveiled a new pandemic preparedness strategy, its first since 2011, allocating £1 billion to address various biological threats. The plan includes…

• Former Museum Director David Ross Reflects on Career Amid Epstein Donation Scrutiny institutional

  David Ross, a former museum director, is examining his professional conduct in light of connections to Jeffrey Epstein. The New York Times reported in March 2026 that Ross, known…

• Former Google Executive Appointed as BBC Director General institutional

  Matt Brittin, a former Google executive, has been appointed as the new Director General of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). He succeeds Tim Davie, who resigned…

• New and Repurposed Artworks Installed in Government Building Corridors institutional

  This week, journalists were granted access to view completed art installations within Norway's recently constructed government quarter. The artworks, which include both newly…

• New and Reused Art Installations Unveiled in Government Building Corridors institutional

  This week, members of the press were granted access to view completed art installations within the newly constructed government quarter. The artworks represent a combination of…

• Australian Broadcasting Corporation Staff Stage 24-Hour Strike, Network Airs BBC Content institutional

  Employees at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation initiated a 24-hour work stoppage, leading the ABC News channel to broadcast BBC News programming during the protest. The…

• Dave Eggers and JD Beltran Launch Free Artist Studio Program in San Francisco's Pier 29 institutional

  Writer Dave Eggers and artist JD Beltran are establishing Art + Water, a tuition-free arts education and studio initiative at San Francisco's Pier 29. The program will provide one…

• Frankfurt's Städel Museum Launches Germany's First Major Endowment Campaign institutional

  The Städel Museum in Frankfurt has initiated a significant endowment campaign, becoming the first German museum to undertake such a financial strategy for long-term stability.…

• Salzburger Kunstverein and ArtReview Name 2026 Writers-in-Residence institutional

  Salzburger Kunstverein, in collaboration with ArtReview, has selected four writers for its 2026 Writer-in-Residence Programme. The participants—Hana Elhaddad, Sharmilla Ganesan,…

• Allegations of Toxic Work Conditions at KHM Leadership Under Investigation institutional

  An investigation is examining accusations against leaders at KHM regarding toxic workplace conditions and compliance violations. The complainant has also raised concerns about…

• Allegations of Toxic Work Environment and Financial Dispute at KHM Under Investigation institutional

  An investigation has been launched into accusations against leadership at the Kunsthistorisches Museum (KHM) in Vienna, Austria. The claims involve allegations of a toxic…

• Banff Centre Announces Two Visual Arts Residency Programs for 2026-2027 institutional

  The Banff Centre is offering two thematic visual arts residencies. The first, 'On Other Archives,' runs from November 2 to December 4, 2026, with a May 6, 2026 application…

• Tacoma Arts Live Enters Receivership, Plans to Sell Historic Armory institutional

  Tacoma Arts Live, a prominent arts organization in Washington, has filed for receivership, a legal procedure akin to bankruptcy. The institution announced earlier this year that…

• Cultural Institutions Face Political Tensions: Biennale Controversy, Berlin Center Dispute, and Minister Criticism institutional

  Multiple cultural conflicts emerged in late March 2026. South Africa's Venice Biennale contribution by Gabrielle Goliath, referencing the Gaza conflict, was initially canceled but…

• MAM Rio's Bloco Escola Announces Experimental Art Workshops with Sallisa Rosa and Beatriz Milhazes institutional

  The Museu de Arte Moderna do Rio de Janeiro (MAM Rio) is offering a series of intensive experimental art workshops through its Bloco Escola educational program. The 'Práticas…

• Hirshhorn Museum Announces Initial Sculptures for Redesigned Garden Before October Relaunch institutional

  The Hirshhorn Museum in Washington, D.C. has revealed the first artworks acquired for its renovated sculpture garden, which is scheduled to reopen in October. The redesigned…

• Kochi Biennale Director Resigns Following Sexual Harassment Complaint institutional

  Bose Krishnamachari stepped down from his roles as director of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale and trustee of the Kochi Biennale Foundation in January. According to a report in The…

• WMH&I Develops New Brand Identity for Environmental Charity Natural Habitat institutional

  The branding agency WMH&I has created a new visual identity for the environmental education charity Natural Habitat, founded in 2023. The rebrand aims to address the…

• Vienna City Libraries Report Record Borrowing Figures for 2025 institutional

  Vienna's municipal libraries achieved a new lending record in 2025 with over 6.7 million items borrowed. According to Vice Mayor Bettina Emmerling (Neos), these institutions have…

• China Mobile Invests in Hong Kong as Global Computing Hub institutional

  China Mobile, the world's largest telecommunications provider by customer base, has committed approximately HK$10 billion over a five-year period to position Hong Kong as a key…

• Barbara Petritsch Appointed as New Doyenne of Vienna's Burgtheater institutional

  Barbara Petritsch has been named the new doyenne of Vienna's Burgtheater, with the official appointment scheduled for April 16. She succeeds Elisabeth Orth, who passed away in May…

• Palermo Opera House Cancels Conductor Over Epstein Scandal Connections institutional

  The Teatro Massimo in Palermo has terminated its collaboration with French conductor Frédéric Chaslin due to his alleged connections to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. Chaslin was…

• China Designates Beijing and Urban Clusters as International Technology Innovation Centers institutional

  China has announced plans to develop Beijing and surrounding areas, along with other major urban clusters, into international centers for technological innovation. This initiative…

• Baden Stage to Receive New Musical Orchestra Starting 2027/28 Season institutional

  The Baden Stage will establish a new musical orchestra beginning with the 2027/28 season, as confirmed by Niederösterreichische Kulturwirtschaft. This ensemble will include up to…

• Birgit Denk Appointed as New Chair of Austrian Music Fund institutional

  Musician Birgit Denk has been elected as the new chairperson of the Austrian Music Fund. The appointment follows the departure of three board members who chose not to seek…

• Shenzhen Unveils Three-Year Strategy to Become Intelligent Computing Hub institutional

  Shenzhen, a major technology center in southern China, has introduced a three-year action plan designed to establish the city as a focal point for intelligent computing clusters.…

• Australian Broadcasting Corporation journalists stage first strike in two decades over pay and AI concerns institutional

  Hundreds of journalists at Australia's national broadcaster, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), will walk off the job for 24 hours starting Wednesday. This marks the…

• Sydney Dance Company Artistic Director Rafael Bonachela Announces 2028 Departure institutional

  Rafael Bonachela will conclude his role as Artistic Director of Sydney Dance Company in 2028 after nearly twenty years. He expressed gratitude for his tenure, highlighting…

• São Paulo's Casa Líquida Institute Opens Applications for Second Flutuantes Artist Residency institutional

  The Instituto Casa Líquida has announced an open call for its second Flutuantes artist residency program, targeting emerging creators aged 19 to 23. This free initiative,…

• KHM Museum Association Leadership Faces Bullying Allegations institutional

  The leadership of the KHM Museums Association is confronting serious accusations of workplace misconduct. Veronika Sandbichler, director of Schloss Ambras, reported on Austrian…

• Gibney Dance Organization Seeks Chief Operating Officer in New York institutional

  Gibney, a contemporary dance company and performing arts hub founded in 1991 by Gina Gibney, is recruiting a Chief Operating Officer. The organization, which operates with a $10…