Music, Arts & Culture

NPR talked to eight black photographers about documenting the protests against police brutality and systemic racism. They spoke of personal histories and of witnessing compassion for black protesters.

Arts scene stirs while musicians make pandemic songs

Frustrated by dehumanizing media images of black people, photographer Mikael Owunna uses fluorescent paint and UV light to adorn his subjects in stars, revealing magic as "infinite as the universe."

Britt Festival Orchestra cancelled season

Ban on gatherings limits possibilities

When FDR spent millions of dollars to fund artists, musicians, writers and actors, it wasn't just about job creation. It was to unite a nation in turmoil.

Shakespeare's Globe in London is in dire financial straits after being closed since March, the venue's leadership says. The theater is requesting government aid to stay afloat.

Visual artists are focusing anew on windows in this age of social isolation. An online array of photos from the Smithsonian shines new light on windows' cultural, artistic and symbolic meaning.

The United Nations and Amplifier, an arts group, called on artists to create inspiring and informative posters, graphics and animations around the coronavirus. Here's a selection of submissions.

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival announced late Friday that it won’t open its doors again in 2020.

The Oregon Country Fair is officially cancelled this year.

Anis Mojgani named April 27th