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Finalists Revealed For The 2025 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2025

The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has announced this year's finalists for the prestigious international playwriting award. Learn more about the finalists and the award here!

Judges and Date Set For The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2025

The organizers of The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize have announced that the playwriting award will be presented at an invitation-only event on Monday, March 10 at Playwrights Horizons in New York City. Learn more here!

Foundations and Arts Organizations Create $12M Emergency Relief Fund for Arts Community Impacted by Los Angeles Fires
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2025

A coalition of major arts organizations and philanthropists in Los Angeles announced the creation of the LA Arts Community Fire Relief Fund, an emergency relief fund for artists and arts workers.

Susan Stroman Announced As The New President Of Guild Hall Academy Of The Arts 
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 18, 2024

Guild Hall has announced that award-winning director and choreographer Susan Stroman will assume the role of President of the Guild Hall Academy of the Arts, with standing president, artist Eric Fischl, stepping down after a long and impactful tenure. 

Marquee Lights Of The Princess Of Wales Theatre Will Be Dimmed To Honour Frank Stella's Work
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2024

The Princess of Wales Theatre will dim its marquee lights in honor of Frank Stella's work. Learn more about Stella.

Photos: Inside the 2024 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize Ceremony
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2024

The 2024 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has been awarded to UK playwright Ava Pickett for her play 1536.  Awarded annually since 1978, The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize is the largest and oldest international award recognizing women+ who have written works of outstanding quality for the English-speaking theatre. See photos from inside the ceremony here.

2024 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize Awarded to Ava Pickett for 1536
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2024

The 2024 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has been awarded to UK playwright Ava Pickett for her play 1536. Learn more about Pickett and the award!

a.k. payne, Jasmine Naziha Jones & More Named as Finalists for 2024 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2024

The 2024 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has revealed the finalists for this prestigious international award honoring women+ playwrights.

'Marcus Leslie Singleton: Return from Exile' to Open at Mitchell-Innes & Nash This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2023

Mitchell-Innes & Nash will feature new work by Marcus Leslie Singleton in his inaugural show with the gallery.

dOUbTsWISHes By Keltie Ferris Now Open at Mitchell-Innes & Nash
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2023

Discover the captivating art exhibition 'dOUbTsWISHes' by Keltie Ferris, now open at Mitchell-Innes & Nash. Don't miss this opportunity to see Ferris' unique and thought-provoking works.

Washington Square Outdoor Art Exhibit FALL SHOW Begins September 2
by Stephi Wild - Aug 4, 2023

It's a sure sign of the end of summer when the Washington Square Outdoor Art Exhibit (WSOAE) returns Labor Day weekend, September 2 - 4 and the following weekend, September 9 – 10 with its 92nd annual Fall Show. 

4th Wall Theatre Company To Present IN THE AMAZON WAREHOUSE PARKING LOT
by A.A. Cristi - May 31, 2023

In honor of the 45th Anniversary of the internationally prestigious Susan Smith Blackburn Prize, 4th Wall Theatre Company is hosting a special one-night only reading of this year's Prize Winner, IN THE AMAZON WAREHOUSE PARKING LOT by U.S. playwright Sarah Mantell.  Presented on Sunday, June 4 at 7pm, the reading will be followed by a reception and conversation with the playwright.

Washington Square Outdoor Art Exhibit Returns This Month
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2023

The Washington Square Outdoor Art Exhibit  (WSOAE) returns with its 92nd annual Spring Show taking place Memorial Day weekend, May 27, 29, and the following weekend, June 3, 4.  

Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center Presents The Exhibition BLACK MOUNTAIN COLLEGE AND MEXICO
by A.A. Cristi - May 4, 2023

Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center presents BLACK MOUNTAIN COLLEGE AND MEXICO, June 2–September 9, 2023.

Photos: See Raja Feather Kelly, Sarah Ruhl & More at the 2023 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize Event
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 29, 2023

See photos from the 2023 Susan Smith Backburn Prize event.

IN THE AMAZON WAREHOUSE PARKING LOT By Sarah Mantell Wins The 2023 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2023

The 2023 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has been awarded to U.S. playwright Sarah Mantell for their play In the Amazon Warehouse Parking Lot.  

Playwright Sarah Mantell Wins The 2023 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2023

The 2023 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has been awarded to U.S. playwright Sarah Mantell for their play In the Amazon Warehouse Parking Lot.

The 2023 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize Names 10 Finalists Including Zadie Smith, Francisca Da Silveira & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 8, 2023

The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has announced 10 Finalists for its prestigious playwriting award, the oldest and largest international prize awarded to women+ playwrights.

Black Mountain College Museum and Arts Center Presents MORTON FELDMAN: TRIADIC MEMORIES AND PIANO & STRING QUARTET Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2023

Amy Williams performs Morton Feldman's Triadic Memories and JACK Quartet performs Morton Feldman's Piano & String Quartet featuring Amy Williams. Learn more about both performances here!

'Guild Hall: An Adventure in the Arts' Continues Through March 5
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2023

See Andy Warhol's Marilyn before she's gone! Come again or for the first time to experience Guild Hall: An Adventure in the Arts at the Washington Pavilion's Visual Arts Center before the exhibit closes on March 5.