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Today’s AJ Highlights

Good morning. Here are this weekend’s highlights:

  1. How The Pandemic Has Reshaped Cultural Philanthropy
    The pandemic spurred a shift in arts funding, with donors increasingly focused on social justice, equity, and supporting smaller, community-based organizations, altering the landscape of cultural philanthropy in profound ways. – The Art Newspaper
  2. The Quiet Rise of Eco-Set Design in Theater Theater companies are adopting sustainable practices in set design, using recycled materials and energy-efficient techniques, reflecting a larger movement towards environmental responsibility in the performing arts. – The Stage
  3. Countries Unite to Preserve Film Across Borders
    In an unprecedented collaboration, film heritage organizations in France, India, and Sri Lanka have launched a project to restore and preserve culturally significant films, underscoring the importance of global cooperation in safeguarding artistic legacy. – Variety
  4. Why Did a Judge Toss Out AlterNet’s Lawsuit Over OpenAI?
    This court ruling on copyright infringement raises complex questions about intellectual property in the digital age, specifically the implications for artists, writers, and media outlets in the era of AI. – Wired
  5. AI Is Killing Our Curiosity What is AI’s impact on the creative process? An emphasis on optimization stifles the serendipitous explorations that fuel genuine curiosity and artistic innovation. – The Atlantic

Skip down to see everything. See you tomorrow!

Doug

Latest Stories

Salman Rushdie Explains Why AI Isn’t A Threat To Fiction Writers (Yet)

“The problem AI (has is) that it (can’t) make up its own jokes, the writer said. ‘It has no sense of humour – you don’t want to hear a joke told by ChatGPT. If there’s a moment when there’s a funny book written by ChatGPT I think we’re screwed.’”...

How a Giant 13-Ton Piece Of Public Art Was Rescued In Minneapolis

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Philly Gets A Brand-New Festival Of Nouveau Circus

“The new 10-day event, the Philadelphia Contemporary Circus Festival, features more than 24 exhibitions, workshops, and artist showcases throughout Old City and Camden, … (offering) offers audiences a look into circus operatic singers, acrobat-led theater dramas, and comedic oral histories led by, of course, a ‘professor clown.’” - The Philadelphia Inquirer...

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Dayton Live: Chief Financial Officer

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Folger Shakespeare Library seeks Director of Learning & Education Programs

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Executive Director – Goh Ballet

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Programs Director – The Hermitage Artist Retreat

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City of Boston, Mayor’s Office of Arts & Culture seeks Chief of Arts & Culture

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Managing Director – Profile Theatre Company

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