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The University of Notre Dame's MFA program offers a fully-funded opportunity with a $28,500 yearly stipend, fostering artistic growth within a diverse community. Applications for fall 2026 are open until February 1.

Around 100 Uffizi employees protested on January 4 against the dismissal of long-serving temporary workers. This action underscores concerns about job stability and labor practices at the famed Florence museum.

Maine College of Art & Design offers a flexible MFA program with Full and Low Residency options, fostering interdisciplinary thinking and artistic growth. Summer Intensives in Portland, Maine, enhance community and learning.

Field of Vision's The Family Statement reveals private Sackler family chats to discuss the opioid crisis and its impacts. The film features interviews with doctors and affected families, examining corporate accountability and personal responsibility.

Bryan Gibel's documentary "Sickness in the System" examines the failure of San Quentin prison to protect its inmates during the pandemic. Through compelling storytelling and creative visuals, the film highlights systemic negligence.

Exploring the impact of police violence, "They Won’t Call It Murder" presents a powerful critique of the justice system through the voices of five grieving women. This film has made its mark at various festivals since its premiere.

Iva Radivojević’s short film 'Utuqaq,' exploring climate change in the Arctic, is now streaming on Field of Vision. The film follows researchers drilling ice cores in Greenland's icy landscape.

Amanda Tobin Ripley urges museums to voluntarily acknowledge workers' unions, calling for an end to divisive tactics. Her message is crucial for museum leaders and the industry as a whole.

The push for unionization in U.S. museums is gaining traction, with major victories at LACMA and ongoing campaigns at DIA and The Met. Despite the success, museum leaders often resist voluntary recognition, preferring elections that strain relations and highlight institutional hypocrisies.

The British Museum is actively seeking a specialist to aid in recovering stolen antiquities from its collection. The items, taken from the Greek and Roman Department, include historical jewelry and gems. This effort is part of a larger strategy to improve artifact