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• Anna Katz Appointed Head of Painting and Sculpture at SFMOMA institutional

  Beginning August 17, 2026, Anna Katz will assume the role of Senior Curator and Head of Painting and Sculpture at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA), marking a…

• Elvira Dyangani Ose Appointed Artistic Director of Zeitz MOCAA institutional

  This fall, Elvira Dyangani Ose will take over as the artistic director of the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa in Cape Town, replacing Koyo Kouoh, who passed away in May…

• Fundació Gala-Salvador Dalí Launches Espai Platform Dalí in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter institutional

  In Barcelona's Gothic Quarter, the Fundació Gala-Salvador Dalí has launched Espai Platform Dalí, under the leadership of Mónica Bello, aimed at bridging the gap between art and…

• V&A Director Accused of Disrespect as Union Threatens Strike Over Pay institutional

  The Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) has condemned the director of the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) as 'disrespectful' for refusing to engage in negotiations over…

• Pittsburgh CLO and Public Theater Merger Seeks President and Executive Producer institutional

  In March 2026, a decision was made to merge Pittsburgh Public Theater and Pittsburgh CLO, resulting in a new organization set to launch in January 2027. This merger is intended to…

• Museum Director Openings: New Museum, Buffalo, Portland Appoint Leaders, Others Vacant institutional

  Several major art museums in the United States have recently filled their top leadership positions, while others continue to search for new directors. The New Museum in New York,…

• SF Camerawork to Close After 52 Years, Citing Rising Costs and Declining Funding institutional

  After 52 years of service, SF Camerawork, a nonprofit organization in San Francisco focused on photography, has declared its impending closure. The announcement was made on…

• San Diego Museum of Art cuts 11 jobs amid funding crisis institutional

  On August 5, the San Diego Museum of Art (SDMA) terminated the employment of 11 staff members, including guards and registrars, with at least two having dedicated over 14 years to…

• Carolina Ruas on Espírito Santo's Cultural Future institutional

  Carolina Ruas has been appointed as the new head of the Espírito Santo State Culture Department (Secult), sharing her transition from cultural producer to public administrator and…

• Connect & Create 2026: EU-Africa Performing Arts Funding Call Opens institutional

  In collaboration with Expertise France and the Goethe-Institut, the Institut français has initiated the second call for 2026 for the Connect & Create funding program. This…

• UJ Opens Applications for 2027 Artist Residency Programme institutional

  The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is inviting submissions for its Artists in Residence Programme for 2027, a 10-month initiative designed to assist artists in using creative…

• Kennedy Center Board Considers Three Scenarios for National Symphony's Future institutional

  The Kennedy Center Board is deliberating on three potential scenarios for the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO), a 96-year-old ensemble that has been a cornerstone of the venue.…

• Cambridge Vice-Chancellor Shares Concerns Over Jason Arday Appointment institutional

  Professor Deborah Prentice, the vice-chancellor of the University of Cambridge, has addressed the worries surrounding Jason Arday's resignation due to plagiarism claims. In a…

• PAMM: From Center for the Fine Arts to Miami's Contemporary Art Landmark institutional

  The Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) plays a pivotal role in Miami's contemporary art landscape, originating in 1984 as the Center for the Fine Arts within the Miami-Dade Cultural…

• The Cedars Union Announces 18 Artists for 2026-2028 Incubator Cohort institutional

  The Cedars Union, a nonprofit arts incubator based in Dallas, has announced its selection of 18 artists from North Texas for the 2026-2028 Incubator Cohort VI. This 18-month…

• European Museums Face Staffing Crisis Amid Record Heatwave institutional

  So, back in late July, after a crazy heatwave, staff at the Victoria and Albert Museum and Royal Museums Greenwich decided to strike over their pay and work conditions. This…

• V&A Opens Call for Collaborative Doctoral Landscape Award Proposals institutional

  The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) in London is inviting proposals for its Collaborative Doctoral Landscape Awards, which are supported by the Arts and Humanities Research…

• Dallas Black Dance Theatre Resolves Two-Year Turmoil with First Union Deal institutional

  Dallas Black Dance Theatre (DBDT) has resolved a two-year labor dispute that nearly derailed the company. The conflict began in April 2024 when company members voted to unionize,…

• Elvira Dyangani Ose to lead Zeitz MOCAA, succeeding Koyo Kouoh institutional

  Elvira Dyangani Ose will take on the role of artistic director at the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (MOCAA) in Cape Town, effective from 1 October. She replaces Koyo…

• Lucas Museum Opens Reservations; New Deal Art Found; House of the Dragon Textile Art institutional

  The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art has begun accepting reservations for visits, marking a significant step towards its public opening. The museum, founded by filmmaker George Lucas…

• Jörg Widmann Takes Helm of Lucerne Festival Academy institutional

  Jörg Widmann, the German composer, clarinetist, and conductor, has assumed the directorship of the Lucerne Festival Academy this year. He succeeds the legacy of Pierre Boulez and…

• ICP Hosts Welcome Day for Onsite One-Year Certificate Programs institutional

  The International Center of Photography (ICP) is hosting a Welcome Day orientation for students enrolled in its onsite One-Year Certificate Programs. The event introduces students…

• San Diego Museum of Art Cuts 11 Jobs Amid Rising Costs institutional

  On August 5, the San Diego Museum of Art terminated the employment of 11 staff members, occurring merely six months following its centennial celebration. The museum cited…

• Michael J. Anderson Named Director of Portland Art Museum institutional

  Michael J. Anderson has been appointed director of the Portland Art Museum (PAM), starting October 12. Anderson comes from the Oklahoma City Museum of Art (OKCMOA), where he…

• National Symphony Orchestra Faces Existential Crisis as Kennedy Center Shuts Down institutional

  The National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) faces significant challenges following President Donald Trump's acquisition of the Kennedy Center, resulting in the cancellation of its fall…

• Matthias Pintscher Named Music Director of Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra institutional

  The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO) has announced the appointment of Matthias Pintscher as its next music director, effective from the 2027-28 season. Pintscher, a…

• Sid Motion Gallery to Close After Decade-Long Run in London institutional

  This autumn, Sid Motion Gallery in South London will shut its doors, a venture initiated by Sid Motion in 2016. Motion characterized the closure as a positive step, remarking, "We…

• Carlos Quijon Jr Named Chief Curator of CCP Contemporary Art Museum institutional

  Carlos Quijon Jr. has been named chief curator of the Contemporary Art Museum at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) in Manila. The CCP has been under renovation since…

• New-York Historical Replaces Artworks with Reproductions Weeks After $175M Expansion Debut institutional

  Shortly after its grand opening of the $175 million Tang Wing for American Democracy on June 18, the New-York Historical Museum made changes to its inaugural exhibit, "Democracy…

• National Gallery Accused of Soft Censorship to Avoid Provoking Trump institutional

  An ex-official from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., has claimed that the museum practiced 'soft censorship' by relocating a symposium on race in art to sidestep…

• Flávia Almeida to Lead MASP After Heitor Martins' 12-Year Tenure institutional

  Flávia Almeida is set to take over as president of the Museu de Arte de São Paulo (Masp) in September, following Heitor Martins, who has held the position for 12 years and will…

• Anne Reeve Appointed Chief Curator at Storm King Art Center institutional

  Anne Reeve, currently a curator at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington, D.C., has been named the new chief curator at Storm King Art Center in New Windsor, New…

• KC Repertory Theatre Searches for New Home Amid Arts Expansion institutional

  In a recent episode of a podcast, Stuart Carden, the Artistic Director of Kansas City Repertory Theatre, shared insights about the organization's quest for a new permanent…

• Uffizi Galleries Unveil €50m Revamp Across Florence Museums and Gardens institutional

  The Gallerie degli Uffizi in Florence have announced a €50m renovation program described as 'unprecedented' in scope. The project spans the Uffizi Gallery, Palazzo Pitti, and the…

• Australian Census to Count Designers Under New Dedicated Classification institutional

  On 11 August, Australia's census will, for the first time, recognize designers as a distinct professional category, including 92 roles under Minor Group 242 Design Professional.…

• Grand-Est Cultural Agency Closes Live Performance Division Amid Budget Cuts institutional

  The closure of the live performance division of the Grand-Est cultural agency in Sélestat, Bas-Rhin, France, highlights the impact of budget restrictions on cultural institutions.…

• Lumina Factory: New Analog Photography Research Center Opens in Pistoia institutional

  Located at Via dei Fabbri 17 in Pistoia, Lumina Factory has launched as a research center and visual arts studio dedicated to analog photography. Established by Maria Di Pietro…

• SPK Director Marion Ackermann on Trump, AfD Attacks, and Pergamon Museum Reopening institutional

  Marion Ackermann has been at the helm of Stiftung Preußischer Kulturbesitz (SPK) for one year. She labeled the proposal by US President Donald Trump to install warning signs at…

• Italian Museums Director Selection: 10-Day Window in August Sparks Controversy institutional

  The Italian Ministry of Culture has announced an interpello (a procedure for selecting senior officials) to appoint the new Director General of the Directorate General Museums.…

• SRG Director Susanne Wille Aligns with ETH Zurich Against Big Tech institutional

  In an interview with the Neue Zürcher Zeitung, Susanne Wille, the Director General of SRG SSR, discussed the public broadcaster's strategy to defend its existence against the…