John Wilson, senior curator of collections at the Joslyn Art Museum in Omaha, Neb., has been announced executive director of the Timken Museum of Art.

With summer movie theaters chock-full of comic book titles like "Iron Man," "Batman," "The Incredible Hulk" and "Hellboy," it’s hard to imagine a time when Hollywood shied away from superhero-based films.

The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce is officially kicking off its Art in the Heart of the Village program at 3:30 p.m. July 29 when volunteer artist Phyllis Swanson will begin transforming the first power box into a work of art.

The rules for getting a job as a comic book author aren’t much different than the rules for getting any job: be professional, research the company, put as much effort into your craft as you can.

In addition to sneak previews of movies, and question and answer sessions with the likes of the original Lois Lane, attendees at this year’s Comic-Con also can learn a little something about intellectual property and the relevance of retail stores, if they’re interested.

Arts funding in San Diego appears to be paying off, with the local arts and culture scene generating more economic impact, according to a recent report.

It's a rare occasion in which a person's career path seems crystal clear before his teenage years. But for The Old Globe CEO Louis Spisto, finding his calling in theater came by the time he was 11 years old and started going to Broadway shows regularly.

San Diego State University creative writing professor Marilyn Chin has been named one of four finalists for Poet Laureate of California.

The UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television is getting a $6 million gift from publisher David C. Copley. The money will be used to endow a costume design chair at the school.

The San Diego Museum of Man has opened its newest exhibit, "Gods & Gold: Ancient Treasures from Mexico to Peru."