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๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

From Alvidas Tautkus - Fat Criticism of Protesting Cultural Representatives: 'The Most Terrible Thing to Hear'

Cultural manager Alvidas Tautkus criticizes cultural workers for protesting about low funds, highlighting the challenges faced in organizing concerts independently.

Mar 2 โ€ข 09:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news for Chicago: Brandon Johnson announced $2 million grants to support the arts and strengthen cultural organizations

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has announced a $2 million grant package aimed at bolstering the arts community and cultural organizations in the face of federal funding cuts.

Mar 1 โ€ข 21:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Jukka Rasila Expresses His Opinion on the Government's Activities โ€“ 'I Don't Understand Why'

Actor Jukka Rasila critiques the Finnish government for cuts in arts funding, which he believes are detrimental to the industry and young artists' futures.

Mar 1 โ€ข 14:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Mikkeli Theatre Used All Possible Savings Measures โ€“ Now It Has a Hit Performance and New Actors

Mikkeli Theatre is experiencing a resurgence with a new hit production and increased audience engagement after facing financial challenges.

Feb 27 โ€ข 17:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

N.S. book publishers slammed by provincial governmentโ€™s cuts to the creative sector

Nova Scotia book publishers are facing significant challenges due to provincial government cuts to the arts sector, exacerbating existing market uncertainties.

Feb 26 โ€ข 18:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Narod.hr
National & Local

ล ariฤ‡: The City of Zagreb has banned my artistic work, how will I now perform my performance?

The artist ล ariฤ‡ faces rejection from the City of Zagreb for his performance funding application, raising concerns about artistic freedom and support in the cultural sector.

Feb 26 โ€ข 06:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Theatre company signals final curtain call as funding dries up

The Adelaide theatre company Slingsby announced it will shut down due to funding losses, culminating in its final performances at the Adelaide Festival.

Feb 25 โ€ข 19:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Congress restores funding to cultural institutions once on Trumpโ€™s chopping block

The Republican-controlled Congress has approved a funding bill that reinstates financial support for key cultural institutions targeted by former President Trump for severe budget cuts.

Feb 20 โ€ข 17:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Guardian Australia
National & Local

Cutting the creative state: funding changes threaten the cultural future of Melbourne, arts workers warn

Victorian arts organisations face significant budget cuts, leading to fears for the future of Melbourne's cultural scene.

Feb 19 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Cultural institutions: Accessibility and future of culture threatened by budget cuts

Latvia's culture sector faces significant budget cuts, leading to reduced funding for major theaters and potential threats to cultural accessibility.

Feb 18 โ€ข 07:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The slaughter of several leading festivals at the Theatre Institute

Several prominent festivals in Poland have been denied funding from the Ministry of Culture, raising concerns about the future of theatrical arts.

Feb 16 โ€ข 20:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

In Daugavpils, an additional 200,000 euros is expected for new projects in the arts and culture sector

Daugavpils aims to boost its arts and culture scene with a new project grant of 200,000 euros to support various creative initiatives.

Feb 16 โ€ข 02:30 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Gayton Again Snubs Parliament and Evades Answers On R109.9 Million Mzansi Golden Economy Grants

Minister Gayton McKenzie has again avoided appearing in Parliament to explain his handling of nearly R110 million in grants intended for the Mzansi Golden Economy project, prompting serious objections from the opposition.

Feb 11 โ€ข 12:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Saudi Arabia Tightens the Tap on Petrodollars. Bad News for Museums in Europe

Saudi Arabia is reportedly scaling back its financial support for cultural institutions in Europe, which had benefited from the kingdom's investment in the arts in recent years.

Feb 10 โ€ข 11:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Hijacked by left-wing extremists: Calls for Mardi Gras funding review

Shadow Arts Minister Chris Rath has called for a review of the funding for the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, alleging it has been hijacked by left-wing extremists, while the NSW government defends the funding as vital for the city's image.

Feb 5 โ€ข 08:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

Pressured situation for performing arts shows reports: 'The money has stood still for several years'

Two new reports reveal the struggling state of the performing arts in Sweden, as state funding has not kept pace with inflation, resulting in layoffs and fewer productions.

Feb 5 โ€ข 07:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

The state will fund engineering and nursing vocational studies more, and arts and business less

The government has approved an initial plan for two years of state-funded vocational training slots, prioritizing engineering and nursing over arts and business studies.

Feb 4 โ€ข 11:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Narod.hr
National & Local

Who are the members of the Council of the Ministry of Culture for Cultural and Artistic Amateurism?

The Ministry of Culture and Media has announced funding of just over one million euros for 305 cultural and artistic amateur programs, including festivals, concerts, and workshops.

Jan 12 โ€ข 12:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
Life & Tech

Celebrity castings can help theatres in hard times, says new head of Bristol Old Vic

The new executive director of Bristol Old Vic, Rebecca Dawson, emphasizes the importance of casting celebrity actors to attract audiences during challenging times for theatre.

Dec 28 โ€ข 11:00 UTC

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