Metropolitan Museum Reports Record Attendance Levels Since 2019

Amid rollbacks in federal arts funding and sweeping layoffs at cultural institutions across the United States, visitor attendance appears to remain on a steady incline at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The Manhattan museum announced yesterday, July 21, that more than 5.7 million attendees visited its two locations — The Met Fifth Ave and The Cloisters — during the 2025 […]

Cherished ‘Project Pabst’ Festival Commemorates Music, Beer, and Pacific Northwest Heritage

A cherished music festival is making its way back to Portland, Oregon. Project Pabst, a two-day extravaganza of music, beer, and the Pacific Northwest, is poised to enchant attendees with an eclectic roster showcasing musical legends, indie gems, and up-and-coming performers. Scheduled for Saturday, July 26, to Sunday, July 27, festival attendees can look forward to shows by headliners like […]

Portugal Creates 38,000-Square-Mile Marine Reserve to Safeguard More Than 850 Species in Submarine Mountain Area

Protecting our oceans has become increasingly essential. While individuals and organizations can take various actions to contribute, the most significant and impactful initiatives often originate from government actions. This highlights the importance and influence of Portugal’s recent establishment of a 38,000-square-mile sanctuary. The newly designated marine protected area (MPA) encompasses Gorringe Ridge, which is home to 850 marine species. Gorringe […]

Vast Showcase Honors an Artist’s Twenty Years Investigating Enduring Elegance

Artist Karen LaMonte delves into themes of eternal beauty, resilience, delicacy, and the “transitory essence of life” through her breathtaking sculptural creations. The materials she utilizes, such as porcelain, bronze, glass, and stone, allow her to convey these concepts—and she has been doing so for more than twenty years. Presently, a vast exhibition at the Munson Museum in Utica, New […]

Pianist Offers Melodic Relief to Visually Impaired Rescue Elephants at Thailand Sanctuary

Music has a unique ability to evoke powerful emotions within us, and there’s evidence that certain animals may experience similar feelings when they listen. Classically trained concert pianist Paul Barton relocated to Thailand to teach, only to find an unexpected and appreciative audience among elephants. He now regularly performs for blind elephants at Elephant’s World, a rescue sanctuary located in […]

Discover the Intersection of Art and Craft Through These Leading Three Online Courses

For centuries, the Western canon has clearly separated “arts” and “crafts,” establishing a division between the two. Nevertheless, in the current creative environment, the lines that separate them have become progressively indistinct. The growth of artistic opportunities encompasses numerous techniques for drawing, painting, sculpting, photographing, and collaging. This ongoing transformation has unveiled a plethora of pathways for contemporary art, with […]

Weekly Highlights of BSA Images: June 22, 2025

Title: Weekly Highlights of BSA Images: June 22, 2025 As the investigation of the universe progresses with ever-improving technologies, each week introduces new visuals and discoveries from the Bullock Space Agency (BSA). This week’s collection of stunning images provides a look into the cosmos with astonishing detail and enlightening viewpoints, emphasizing the vastness and allure of space. 1. **Stellar Birth […]