Arts

Popular culture generally hasn't done much to portray the history of diversity when it comes to developing America's western frontier. A new exhibit at the James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art examines the overlooked stories of Black settlers in the west.

Bramwell Tovey, who took over last August as the sixth music director in the orchestra's 72-year history, died of cancer.

As early as 1959, Frankenthaler became a regular presence in major international exhibitions. She won first prize at the Premiere Biennale de Paris that year, and had her first major museum exhibition in 1960.

The exhibit showcases photographs of real people in the region who are struggling with affordable housing, but are performing jobs that are making other people’s lives more comfortable.

Rarely seen outside of Italy, the show features the dominant artistic movement of Europe during the 1600s.

A tribute to southern rock patriarch Gregg Allman, the concert began as a celebration of what would have been the musician's 70th birthday in December 2017.

Theater companies and musical ensembles are restarting live performances after a crippling pandemic pause. In some states, artists find creative ways to get around laws that go against public health recommendations.

The National Endowment for the Humanities received $135 million to assist organizations across the country. State humanities councils each received a portion of the NEH award.

Starting this week, patrons will be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test to gain entry to all indoor shows.

Bramwell Tovey will be just the sixth music director in the Sarasota Orchestra's 72-year history.

A goal to create an African American Art Center and History Museum in Sarasota is getting closer to reality. This fall, a historic home will be moved to the city's Newtown neighborhood as a starter facility.

When it comes to the arts, people of color are historically underrepresented. But cultural organizations are pledging to do better on issues of diversity.