Commission packed with Trump allies approves towering triumphal arch in DC
A federal arts commission voted to approve designs for President Donald Trump’s planned 250-foot triumphal arch, advancing the project amid public opposition and some confusion on the panel.
Stevenson to dedicate new performing arts center March 31
Stevenson University is hosting a dedication ceremony for its new Sandra and Malcolm Berman Family Performing Arts Center on March 31.
Salisbury University downtown arts center plan gets $1M from MD
The Maryland Board of Public Works approved $1 million for the Salisbury University Performing Arts Center project.
Supreme Court wrestles with copyright dispute between Cox, record labels
U.S. Supreme Court justices grappled with a bid by Cox Communications to avoid financial liability in a major music copyright lawsuit.
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra holds annual gala, raises over $1M
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra held its annual gala Sept. 20 at the Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, officially kicking off the 2025-26 season.
Harford County arts group awards grants to nonprofits for FY26
The Harford County Cultural Arts Advisory Board announced it awarded grants to 25 local nonprofits for fiscal year 2026.
BOPA rebrands as ‘Create Baltimore’
The Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts has adopted a new name and vision as it embarks on a new chapter: Create Baltimore.
BMA receives $10M gift to establish education endowment
The Baltimore Museum of Art announced it received more than $10 million from philanthropists Amy and Marc Meadows to support arts education.
Baltimore political scientist among MacArthur Foundation’s 2025 ‘genius’ fellows
A Baltimore political scientist is among the 2025 class of fellows announced by The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.
Judge approves $1.5B copyright settlement between AI company Anthropic and authors
A judge approved a $1.5 billion settlement between AI company Anthropic and authors who say books were illegally pirated to train chatbots.
Puppets and props from Muppets creator Jim Henson’s archives going up for auction for first time
Puppets and props from Muppets creator Jim Henson's extensive career will go up for auction this fall for the first time.
BSO receives $5M gift to expand family, youth programs
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra received $5M from the Sherman Family Foundation to expand youth and family programs, and grow its endowment.

















