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NEXT in the Gallery: March art is NFL photography, Empty Bowls and a giant egg

Pittsburgh’s art scene is set for a diverse series of openings this March, ranging from historical sports photography to contemporary textile art. Highlights include Michael Zagaris’s 60-year retrospective of NFL photography at the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum, the first U.S. solo exhibition for English photographer Ajamu X at Silver Eye Center for Photography, and solo shows by Nicole Renee Ryan and Abby Franzen-Sheehan. The month also features collaborative exhibitions like "What We Carry," which pairs Penny Mateer’s political quilts with Dante Campudoni’s psychological paintings.

Top NJ art shows of 2025: 'Indigenous Identities,' James Prosek, Tatyana Kazakova and more

This article presents a year-end roundup of the top art shows in New Jersey during 2025, curated by a Hudson County-based arts writer. The author highlights a concentration of exceptional exhibitions in Essex County, particularly in Montclair, while also noting strong shows at institutions like the Zimmerli Art Museum, Princeton University, the Morris Museum, and the Hunterdon Art Museum. Specific shows featured include "Jake Troyli: Fine Line" at Project for Empty Space in Newark and "Salvador Jiménez-Flores: Raíces & Resistencias" at Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton, with detailed descriptions of their themes and artistic impact.

BmoreArt’s Picks: April 14-20

Baltimore’s art scene is hosting a dense schedule of events from April 14–20, 2026, featuring major lectures, exhibition openings, and multimedia performances. Highlights include a talk by Dr. Denise Murrell at the Baltimore Museum of Art regarding Matisse’s time in Martinique, a lecture on Afrofuturism by Dr. Myers Perry at Goucher College, and the opening of Douriean Fletcher’s jewelry exhibition at the Walters Art Museum. Other notable events include the "More Than Trust" group show at Design Distillery and the Baker Artist Award Finalist Showcase at Current Space.

art collector questionnaire dallas art fair 2026

Cultured magazine interviewed five Dallas collectors ahead of the 18th edition of the Dallas Art Fair, which runs April 17–19 at the Fashion Industry Gallery. The article features collectors Rachel and Adam Green, who discuss the city's collaborative art scene, their 20-year collection journey, and how local collectors grow alongside artists. Adam Green, who founded the Green Family Art Foundation and Adam Green Art Advisory, and Rachel Green, founder of L'Epoque Parfums, highlight works by Dana Schutz, Nicole Eisenman, Ilana Savdie, and Lynda Benglis, among others.

Here's what's happening for First Friday in May

Juneau's First Friday in May 2026 features a diverse array of events, including a storytelling project called "Tambayan at Kwentuhan" that shares oral histories from Filipino elders, an exhibition titled "Dizzy Hooligan" by Kiyana Fonua recalling Kava gatherings in Anchorage, and a retrospective of Indigenous fashion designer Dorothy Grant at the Alaska State Museum. Other offerings include a chamber music concert by Taku Winds, a "Critter Trek" exhibition at the Juneau-Douglas City Museum featuring local wildlife art, planetarium explorations, a book release by author Corinna Cook, and displays of woodworking by Phil Paramore and jewelry by Colleen Goldrich.

The Boston Collective: Assembled at the Right Time and Place

Boston Art Review (BAR), an independent online and print publication focused on contemporary art in Boston, has published an article titled "The Boston Collective: Assembled at the Right Time and Place." The piece explores how a group of artists, curators, and cultural organizers in Boston have come together at a pivotal moment to form a collective that amplifies local creative voices and fosters collaboration across the city's art scene.

Art in the Atrium Opens 33rd Annual Exhibit in Morris County

The 33rd annual Art in the Atrium (ATA) exhibit, titled “Another Slice of Sweet Potato Pie,” opened on June 19, 2025, at the Morris County Administration and Records Building in Morristown, New Jersey. The show features over 75 Black and Afro-Latino artists and serves as the signature event of the Juneteenth Arts Celebration, a three-day series co-organized with the Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morris Arts, and Morris Museum. Curated by Onnie Strother, the exhibit pays homage to the late Russell Murray, an original ATA curator and founding member of the Newark Art Colony, whose namesake painting greets visitors. The public reception included remarks from Morris County Commissioner John Krickus, who highlighted county support for Juneteenth as a holiday and for educational initiatives like the College Promise programs.

Free art exhibition “Mass Mixed Media” on display in Orlando

Orange County Arts and Cultural Affairs is presenting "Mass Mixed Media," a solo exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Achille “A.J.” Barbel at the Orange County Multicultural Center Art Gallery. On display through April 14, the free exhibition showcases Barbel’s exploration of Afro-surrealism and cultural identity through a variety of mediums including murals, installations, and animation.

Exhibit at Lord Baltimore Hotel by local artist Mark Anthony West Jr. evokes starry skies

Baltimore-born artist Mark Anthony West Jr. is debuting a new body of work titled "Seven Stars Between Two Skies" at the Lord Baltimore Hotel. Created during a residency in Rio de Janeiro, the exhibition features portraits of American and Brazilian creatives depicted as sovereign forces, utilizing signature elements like terra cotta noses, metallic leaf, and symbolic ribbons to explore Afro-diasporic themes and spiritual lineage.

Milton celebrates Black History Month with Afro-Caribbean art exhibition

The FirstOntario Arts Centre Milton has opened 'Out of Many Cultures, One People: An Afro-Caribbean Collective,' an exhibition curated by Francesca Durham in partnership with the Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton. The show, featuring works that explore heritage, memory, migration, and resilience, will be on view in the Holcim Gallery throughout February 2026.

SFO's One-of-a-Kind Art Museum

A podcast episode from The Bay takes listeners on a behind-the-scenes tour of the SFO Museum, the only museum in an airport accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. Curators Daniel Calderon and Nicole Mullen explain how the museum operates 25 exhibition sites throughout the terminals, drawing from temporary collections rather than a permanent one. They highlight current displays including the AIDS Memorial Quilt, vintage telephones, women in Afrofuturism, and Chinese ceramics, and note that the museum offers free access even to non-travelers with advance notice.

Traveling Through SFO Airport? Check Out the Art Museum

The SFO Museum at San Francisco International Airport offers travelers a unique cultural experience with multiple art exhibits throughout its terminals, including a permanent installation dedicated to Harvey Milk in Terminal 1, the AIDS Memorial Quilt in the International Terminal, and rotating displays on topics from vintage telephones to Afrofuturism. Curators Daniel Calderon and Nicole Mullen describe the museum’s 25 exhibition sites, its status as the only airport museum accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, and their goal of engaging passengers to look up from their phones and explore the art.

Popular Bottle Alley Art Market to return bigger than ever before

The Bottle Alley Art Market (BAAM) returns for its third year on August 23, transforming the 480-meter seafront walkway between Hastings and St Leonards into the UK's longest beachside art market. Featuring 70 artists from local talents to national figures, the free event includes live portrait sessions by Xinchu Zhang, performances by Jude Montague and Caroline Gregory, DJ sets from Simon and the Pope, and a fabric installation by Mew Welch, David Harris, and Zeroh. Organised by Zeroh, Daniel Hardiker, and Neil Hetherington, the market runs from 10am to 6pm on the bank holiday weekend.

Seafront gallery hosts major exhibition of local artists

The Fishing Quarter Gallery on Brighton seafront hosted the Bright On Open Call Exhibition, featuring works by 65 local artists. Curated by seascape painter Emma Christopherson, the exhibition presented a visual tour of Brighton from the sea through the city to the South Downs, including seascapes, portraits, and landscapes. Most works were available for purchase, and visitors could meet the artists. This is the second year Christopherson has organized the event, with plans to continue next year.