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April 13, 2026
Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction Announces Judges for 2026 as Submissions Open

The Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction has announced its 2026 judging panel and opened submissions for books published between November 1, 2025, and October 31, 2026. Chaired by broadcaster and arts journalist Kirsty Lang, the panel brings together expertise from literature, journalism, bookselling, and cultural life, reflecting the prize’s broad engagement with contemporary nonfiction. The 2026 judges also include Bea Carvalho, Dr. Tiffany Jenkins, Sam Leith, Ravi Mattu, and Elif Shafak. The prize is open to authors of any nationality and recognizes nonfiction across fields, including current affairs, history, politics, science, sport, travel, biography, autobiography, and the arts. Key dates for the year ahead include a June 5 submission deadline, a longlist in September, a shortlist in October, and the winner announcement on November 4. The awards event will be generously supported by the Blavatnik Family Foundation.

Arts & Culture
April 9, 2026
Martha Graham Dance Company & Tiler Peck and More Featured In Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival 2026

Jacob’s Pillow’s 94th Dance Festival will bring a wide-ranging summer season to Becket, Massachusetts, from June 24 through August 30, 2026, with performances, talks, exhibits, workshops, livestreams, and community programming featuring artists from the United States and abroad. Spanning 10 weeks and multiple venues across the campus, the festival reflects Jacob’s Pillow’s distinctive role as both a presenting organization and a gathering place for artistic exchange, learning, and public engagement. This year’s program includes major milestones and returns, including San Francisco Ballet’s first appearance at the festival in 70 years, Akram Khan Company’s final touring production, and Martha Graham Dance Company’s centennial year. The season will also open with a gala honoring New York City Ballet principal dancer Tiler Peck as the recipient of the 2026 Jacob’s Pillow Dance Award. Alongside performances, the festival will offer public conversations, archival and gallery exhibitions, educational activities, and family and community events throughout the summer. The Foundation is proud to support Jacob’s Pillow and Tiler Peck.

Arts & Culture
April 6, 2026
Film Festival Brought Revolution Alive Again

The 2026 Gettysburg Film Festival brought national attention to the nation’s founding, convening historians, filmmakers, military leaders, authors, and performers for three days of films, discussions, and live events that explored the American Revolution and the enduring questions of liberty, self-governance, and national unity. With more than 8,000 tickets sold in advance and strong attendance across venues, the weekend reflected deep public engagement with history and its continued relevance in American civic life. Across the festival, conversations returned to the complexity of the country’s founding, the human dimensions of leadership and sacrifice, and the importance of participating actively in democracy. Appearances by Ken Burns, Gen. Stanley McChrystal, Rick Atkinson, Susan Eisenhower, Jeff Shaara, Chris Mackowski, and members of the original cast of Hamilton underscored the festival’s role as a vibrant forum for historical reflection, public dialogue, and cultural exchange. The Blavatnik Family Foundation is proud to support Ken Burns, The Better Angels Society, and the Gettysburg Film Festival.

Social and Charitable Causes
March 30, 2026
This Blind Runner Ran a Half Marathon—with His Glasses Giving Him Directions

Emerging adaptive technology is helping expand access and independence for people who are blind or have low vision. Thomas Panek, CEO of Lighthouse Guild, completed the 2026 United Airlines NYC Half using AI-enabled glasses developed with Lighthouse Guild AI and Meta, demonstrating how tools designed with blind and low-vision leadership at the center can support navigation, orientation, and fuller participation in public life. Beyond the race itself, this work points to the broader potential of practical technologies that can help people move through the world with greater confidence and autonomy. The Blavatnik Family Foundation is a longtime supporter of Lighthouse Guild and Achilles International.

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