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Charles Chemin takes over as artistic director of the Watermill Center. His appointment aims to bring innovation as the center adapts post-pandemic.

A new study labels the emotional void after creative projects as 'creative hangover,' revealing that professional artists often face next-day emotional lows despite immediate positive effects from art-making. The study highlights nuanced effects of creativity on well-being.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art has unveiled 100 high-quality 3D scans of its artifacts online, allowing global audiences to explore its collection in detail. This initiative aims to enhance access to the museum’s treasures, with future releases planned.

The Pacific Tsunami Museum in Hilo, Hawaiʻi, has dismissed its entire staff amid financial struggles. The museum, crucial for educating on tsunami safety, is seeking funding for necessary repairs and has received some support from local nonprofits.

DePaul University plans to close its art museum on June 30, sparking backlash from faculty, staff, and students. The decision, driven by financial constraints, has been criticized as short-sighted, with calls for reconsideration due to the museum's educational and reputational value.

US and Israeli airstrikes have damaged Tehran's Golestan Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The incident has sparked outrage and reignited discussions on protecting cultural heritage during conflicts.

The School of Visual Arts in Manhattan will end its curatorial practice MA program in 2027 as founder Steven Henry Madoff plans to retire. This move aligns with broader financial challenges impacting arts education nationwide.

In a film by Eileen G'Sell, Juliette Lewis becomes a chair, exploring the fusion of femininity with consumerism. This transformation invites audiences to reconsider societal norms.

The Center for Craft is inviting applications for the 2026 Craft Archive Fellowship, offering grants for research on marginalized craft histories in the U.S. Applicants have until May 20, 2026, to submit.

Explore March 2026 opportunities for artists and creatives through Hyperallergic's listings. Highlights include the Center for Craft Fellowship, Hyundai Artlab Editorial Fellowship, and Vilcek Foundation grants.