AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFilm & Festivals: Freestyle Digital Media released director Jess Dang’s drama “Surrender” on North American VOD, DVD, cable and satellite starting July 14—screened at Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival. Local Arts Funding: Rhode Island Foundation is offering three $30,000 fellowships for composers (applications due Aug. 10), with unrestricted support for emerging and mid-career artists. Museum Leadership: Melissa Higgins takes over as Children’s Museum CEO, with a new waterfront park on the horizon and near-term waterproofing plans. Heritage Spotlight: Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame will celebrate its 250th with an event July 19 at Butts Hill Fort in Portsmouth, honoring Revolutionary-era figures. Community Tech & Workforce: Woonsocket Education Center was named a “Champion in Action” for building AI readiness, earning a $50,000 grant. Science in RI Waters: Researchers captured what may be the first great white shark footage in Rhode Island waters, feeding on a humpback whale near Block Island. Food & Drink Business: East Providence’s Omni Search Labs launched a search-first Squarespace web development service for Rhode Island businesses.
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