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How Trump’s Attacks On Journalists Are Weakening The First Amendment

They show Trump has found tactical ways to prevail in his nonstop battle to discredit outlets that report critically on him and his activities. - Variety

Republicans Propose Big Cuts To NEA, NEH, Kennedy Center Budgets

House Appropriations Interior Subcommittee recommended 35 percent cuts to the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) budget, and a 17.2 percent reduction in the Kennedy Center’s budget. If passed, this would be the NEA’s lowest allocation since 2007. - American Theatre

Burlesque Is Experiencing Yet Another Revival

“(The 21st-century’s neo-burlesque) feels relevant to 2025 – in step with drag and queer culture, and in line with the broader movement towards diversity and inclusivity that we've seen in the last decade. Yet what's surprising about some of the new burlesque offerings is how old-fashioned they seem.” - BBC

Australian Artists And Universities Could Have Funding Blocked If They Fail To Fight Antisemitism

“Universities and artists would have funding withheld if they fail to act against antisemitism, AI tools would be banned from sharing Jewish hatred, and the government would have new grounds to deport visitors under a wide-ranging plan put forward by Australia’s antisemitism envoy.” - The Guardian

How Italian Towns Selling Houses For €1 Changes Culture

The campaigns seemed to me to have been largely successful – some towns had sold all their listed properties. By attracting international buyers to a house that “costs less than a cup of coffee”, as one piece put it, some of Italy’s most remote towns now had new life circulating through them. - The Guardian

The Frustrations Of Advocating For The Arts

Advocacy emerges from discontent. In the arts, it’s often borne of witnessing creative practice undervalued, institutions destabilised and public funding eroded. These grievances are real and deeply felt. But passion alone, when untempered, can be self-defeating. - Arts Hub

Recent Rulings On AI And Copyright Leave The Issue More Confused Than Ever

On certain key points, the two judges disagreed with each other—so thoroughly, in fact, that one legal scholar observed that the judges had “totally different conceptual frames for the problem.” - The Atlantic

Social Prescription — When Doctor’s Orders Are Art, Music, Dance, Nature, Or Group Exercise

“It's the idea of health professionals ‘literally prescribing you a community activity or resource the same way they'd prescribe you pills or therapies.’ ... The prescriptions include exercise, art, music, exposure to nature and volunteering, which are known to have enormous benefits to physical and mental health.” - NPR

Columbia University In Discussion To Pay Trump Administration $200 Million

Part of the money would be paid to the government, people familiar with the matter said. White House officials said the deal also includes payments to individual students and professors whose rights allegedly have been violated. - The Wall Street Journal

Kennedy Center’s Director Of Jazz Joins Long Line Of Leaders Quitting

He is the latest administrator to leave the performing arts center following the Trump takeover. Other administrators who also left included Renée Fleming, Shonda Rhimes and Ben Folds. - OperaWire

Why Derek Dixon Decided To Go Public With Claims Against Tyler Perry

“Everyone deserves to go to work and do their job without their boss trying to have sex with them. … My goal is to help ensure that the next generation of actors and creatives don’t have to choose between their dreams and their dignity.” - Los Angeles Times (Yahoo)

The BBC Fired A Presenter After Tons Of Allegations, But What Happens To The Show’s Unaired New Season?

A former winner of MasterChef says, ""I can't imagine what it would be like for people who've waited all this time, biting their nails, only to be told that no-one is going to see your achievements, your stresses, your growth. It would be awful.” - BBC

Oakland Eliminates Its Top Arts Manager Position

The Oakland City Council passed a budget on June 11 that eliminated its Cultural Affairs Manager position, citing budgetary concerns. But critics say money-saving justifications haven't been made in good faith. - San Francisco Chronicle (MSN)

How Trump’s BBBill Will Impact Non-Profits

Provisions in the new law raise unsettling questions about how the nonprofit world will be affected — and the answers may not be known for months or years. - Chronicle of Philanthropy

Creative Tree Of The Year?

Ten nominees have been chosen to meet this year’s theme of “rooted in culture”, which seeks to highlight how trees inspire creative minds and become ingrained in the cultural landscape. - The Guardian

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