Image Credit: depositphotos.com A new virtual gallery, MAG, has launched to address the historical underrepresentation of women in the art world. Founded in 2024 by Jean-Baptiste Bettencourt, a former senior executive at L’Oréal, MAG aims to provide a platform for women artists, showcasing their paintings, sculptures, photographs, and works on paper from around the globe….
Image Credit: serezniy/123rf.com Ireland is set to launch a permanent basic income program for artists in 2026, following a successful three-year pilot that demonstrated significant economic and social benefits. The initiative aims to provide financial stability to cultural workers, a sector severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to the cancellation of live performances…
Image Credit: appalachianviews/123rf.com A new initiative at Carnegie Hall, called The B-Side, aims to address the stark underrepresentation of people of color in music management and executive roles. This program focuses on empowering young individuals from diverse backgrounds by providing them with essential knowledge and skills pertinent to the music industry. Launched in spring 2023,…
