Arts News & Reviews
Arts Journalism
For arts journalism, cultural policy and general media news
Americans for the Arts
http://ww3.artsusa.org/
National arts news, poll data and studies on the economic, educational and social benefits of the arts.
Artsjournal.com
http://www.artsjournal.com/
The essential daily news stop for all arts journalists.
Cultural Policy and the Arts National Data Archive (CPANDA)
http://www.cpanda.org
Statistics, quick facts and subject guides on all things arts related, with a focus on arts policy.
Newseum
http://www.newseum.org
Hosted by the Freedom Forum. Check out "Today's Front Pages," the front covers of more than 250 papers from 32 countries.
NEA Research Division Reports
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Data from the National Endowment for the Arts on literacy, public participation in the arts, and other topics.
New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
http://www.nypl.org/research/lpa/lpa.html
Library collections include arts administration, dance, drama, music, orchestra, recorded sound and moving images. Visit the Performing Arts in America section. The database of 16,000 objects from the library includes newspaper clippings; sheet music; photographs of theater, dance, and popular performances; publicity posters and lobby cards.
Power Reporting: Resources for Journalists/Arts & Entertainment
http://powerreporting.com/
One-stop shopping. Extensive resource list, categorized by genre. Includes film, books, music and theater, plus links to arts-related news services and listervs.
Poynter.org
http://www.poynter.org
"Everything you need to be a better journalist." A must-read for anyone in media. Read the Romenesko column for a daily dose of journalism news and commentary.
Syracuse University Library Research Guides
http://libwww.syr.edu/research/internet/index.html
The library staff has sorted through the info out there and found the best for you. Visit these guides for subject-specific info in architecture, art, drama, film studies, journalism and music.
ARCHITECTURE
Archinect
http://archinect.com
News, features, jobs and discussion boards, brought to you by LA-based architects and designers.
Architectural Record
http://www.archrecord.com/
Daily headlines plus news, features and a searchable index of articles from the previous year of the magazine. Also includes portfolios of recent projects.
Architecture Magazine
http://www.architecturemag.com
Trade magazine that covers architecture news, design and industry issues.
Architecture Week magazine
http://www.architectureweek.com
Focuses on design and building, with news, features, etc. Also has an architects' directory and comprehensive list of architecture books.
Death by Architecture
http://www.deathbyarch.com
Active discussion boards and good architecture resources page. Also has a list of international architecture/design competitions.
Dwell Magazine
http://www.dwellmag.com/
"Delivers intelligent coverage of modern residential architecture and design."
Metropolismag.com
http://www.metropolismag.com/cda/
Online version of Metropolis magazine. Case studies, lots of news and events.
DANCE
CriticalDance.com
http://www.criticaldance.com
Primarily covers ballet and modern dance. Includes performance reviews, features, interviews and discussion forums. Visit the "useful links" page for info about dance companies, choreography, dance organizations, etc.
Dance Online
http://www.danceonline.com
Focused on contemporary dance. Includes criticism, news, features, interviews, dance performances in streaming video, performance previews and discussion forums.
Dance/USA
http://www.danceusa.org
Official site of the national service organization for professional dancers and dance companies.
Voice of Dance
http://www.voiceofdance.com/
Dance news and reviews from U.S. newspapers, interviews with dancers and choreographers, message boards, performance and education information.
FILM
Box Office Mojo
http://www.boxofficemojo.com/
Current and estimated top earners, analysis of box office numbers and other movie biz info.
Cineaste magazine
http://www.cineaste.com
An independently published magazine that reports on the arts and politics of film.
DocumentaryFilms.net
http://www.documentaryfilms.net/
The resources page is your best bet: interviews, film festival info and reviews of documentary films.
Film Review
http://www.filmreview.com/
Includes headlines from Hollywood and Bollywood plus info about film scores, awards and showbiz buzz.
IndieWire
http://www.indiewire.com/
Independent film news, blogs and message boards. You can subscribe to a weekly e-newsletter for the latest on release dates, festivals, box office info, etc.
Internet Movie Database (IMDb)
http://www.imdb.com
Search for any film you can think of. IMDb catalogs more than 250,000 movies and the people who make them, from directors and producers to actors, writers and cinematographers.
Variety
http://www.variety.com
News, reviews, box office info, special reports and more from Hollywood's venerable trade pub.
VISUAL ARTS
Art Forum
http://www.artforum.com/
Features, news, critics' picks and museum exhibition previews. Also check out the links/resources page and the blogs.
artnet
http://www.artnet.com/magazine/Frontpage.asp
Fine arts news, reviews, features and interviews. The Gallery Network has links to more than 1,000 art galleries and an events calendar listing upcoming exhibitions.
The Art Newspaper
http://www.theartnewspaper.com
Based in London; a good resource for info about international art.
George Eastman House
http://www.eastmanhouse.org
The Eastman House is located in Rochester, but many items in this film and photo collection are available online.
Getty Museum, Los Angeles
http://www.getty.edu/art
Museum collections are searchable by artist, type of art and subject. Also includes video introductions to many of the collections.
Metropolitan Museum, New York City
http://www.metmuseum.org
Guides to permanent and special collections, plus featured exhibitions. Don't miss the Timeline of Art History.
Smithsonian Museum of American Art, Washington, D.C.
http://americanart.si.edu/
Contains a database of biographical info on artists in the museum's collection and the "Ask Joan of Art" questionnaire where you can request information from the museum's reference staff.
MUSIC
All Music
http://www.allmusic.com
Reference guide to musical recordings in genres from opera to bluegrass. Access is free, but registration is required.
American Symphony Orchestra League
http://www.symphony.org
"Leadership, service and advocacy for America's orchestras."
Andante
http://www.andante.com
"Everything classical." News articles are free. Subscribe for access to a virtual music library, streaming audio, composition database and other premium content.
Billboard New Releases
http://www.billboard.com/bb/releases/
Albums scheduled for U.S. release, listed by date and genre.
Chamber Music America
http://www.chamber-music.org/
Online excerpts from Chamber Music magazine. Register for access to discussion boards, CMA membership directories and chamber music festival listings.
Musical America
http://www.musicalamerica.com
Covers all aspects of music. Free content includes an events calendar, career center, industry links, directory articles and press releases. The industry news section is only available to subscribers.
NewMusicBox
http://www.newmusicbox.org
An insider's take on contemporary music, news and features from the American Music Center.
Pitchfork
www.pitchforkmedia.com
Pitchfork features a mix of news and reviews from across the pop music industry, including a comprehense list of album release dates.
Spin magazine
http://www.spin.com
Spin says it "champions all music that rocks." Site has magazine features, plus online exclusives, polls and pics.
The Rest is Noise
http://www.therestisnoise.com
A blog from New Yorker music critic (and Goldring visiting faculty member) Alex Ross.
THEATER
American Theatre Magazine
http://www.tcg.org/
Features about theater productions, archived back to 1999. Visit its sister site, hosted by Theatre Communications Group, for info on artistic programs, upcoming events and theater management issues.
BroadwayWorld.com
http://www.broadwayworld.com/index.cfm
Lots of news, blogs and features. The message boards are decent and you can sign up for e-mail updates from the Broadway World news desk.
Internet Broadway Database
http://www.ibdb.com
Want to know where "Evita" opened on Broadway? Or who starred as the original Annie? It's all at IBDB, the comprehense directory of shows and stars.
Playbill
http://www.playbill.com
Still under the familiar yellow banner. Visit the features section for the Week in Review, Broadway grosses and opening-night coverage.
TheaterMania.com
http://www.theatermania.com/home/
News, theater reviews and features, plus city spotlights. Includes reviews of theater-related books and films.
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