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Odyssey A First Open Exhibition For Hastings Contemporary – Jude Montague

Hastings Contemporary has launched its inaugural biennial open exhibition, titled "Odyssey," featuring 151 works selected from over 2,500 submissions by artists across Sussex. The exhibition explores themes of journeying and the local coastal landscape, showcasing a diverse range of media including enamel on aluminium, woodcuts, and ceramics. While the show has been a financial success for the gallery, it has sparked local debate regarding the high volume of rejected entries and the ethics of submission fees.

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article local schedule Apr 13, 2026 visibility 4 link 1 artist, 1 gallery

MassMu to spotlight Akron artist's work

The Massillon Museum is currently hosting "Isabelle Crawford: Pure Potentiality," a solo exhibition in its Studio M space featuring paintings and drawings by the Akron-based artist. Crawford’s work explores the intersection of human connection and perception, reflecting her commitment to using art as a tool for community engagement and social change. The exhibition, which runs through April 26, will be supplemented by a featured interview with the artist on the museum’s "MassMusings" podcast.

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article local schedule Apr 23, 2026 visibility 5 link 5 artists, 1 gallery

City Galleries Burst with Spring Art (sponsored)

The City of Gaithersburg is presenting spring art exhibitions across four of its galleries, along with the Arts Barn Spring Artisan Market. Shows include "Beyond The Canvas," a three-dimensional exhibition of relief and sculptural works by 27 artisans at the Arts Barn; the Gaithersburg Fine Arts Association’s 40th Annual Membership Juried Exhibition at Kentlands Mansion, juried by artist J. Jordan Bruns; "Big, Bold & Bright" at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park, featuring large-scale abstract works; and an Asian-influenced exhibition by the Harmonious Art Group at the Benjamin Gaither Center celebrating Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The Spring Artisan Market on April 25 will offer handcrafted gifts from local makers.

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article local schedule Apr 23, 2026 visibility 4 link 8 artists, 3 galleries

Gallery Times

Carlton Gallery in Blowing Rock, North Carolina, is hosting its 43rd Winter Group and Small Works Exhibition, featuring artwork in all media by standing gallery artists. The exhibition includes paintings, sculptures, wood, glass, clay, and wearable fiber by local and regional artisans, with notable works by George Cadell, Joe Mareka, Nancy Brittelle, Valerie Schnaufer, Mary Means, Bob Meier, Eric Reichard, and others. The gallery invites visitors for holiday cheer, and the show highlights winter landscapes, abstract compositions, and handcrafted jewelry. Separately, Blowing Rock Frameworks & Gallery promotes its collection of local art and framing services, emphasizing works by Elliott Daingerfield, North Carolina's most prolific artist.

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article local schedule Apr 23, 2026 visibility 2 link 1 artist

LMDC’s ‘Chance 4 Change’ program partners with Portland Museum to display inmates’ art

Louisville Metro Department of Corrections (LMDC) has partnered with the Portland Museum to display artwork created by inmates in the 'Chance 4 Change' program, a voluntary 90-day substance abuse treatment initiative. The exhibition, titled 'Human, Too,' features paper-based works by at least ten inmates and will run through the end of August, with a public reception scheduled for Friday evening.

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Fourth Children’s Art Exhibition 2026 set to open - Vietnam Investment Review

The Lawrence S. Ting Foundation is presenting the fourth Children's Art Exhibition 2026, titled "Empower Light," opening on April 24 in Ho Chi Minh City and later in Hanoi. The exhibition features nearly 50 artworks and handcrafted pieces from students at eight special education schools and centers across Vietnam, curated by visual artist Ngo Dinh Bao Chau. It also includes picture books from a competition for children with disabilities and interactive activities.

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article local schedule Apr 18, 2026 visibility 13 link 6 artists, 1 gallery

DC Getaway: Exploring Toronto’s art scene, from galleries to murals

Toronto's visual arts landscape is highlighted as a premier destination for travelers, featuring a mix of massive institutional collections and specialized local galleries. Key attractions include the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), known for its vast natural history and ancient civilization galleries, and the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), which houses over 120,000 works ranging from Renaissance masterpieces to contemporary installations like Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirrored Room.

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article local schedule Mar 12, 2026 visibility 2 link 1 artist

Local artists and residents showcase artwork at pop-up exhibition

Rashwood Care Home in Droitwich recently transformed its communal spaces into a pop-up art gallery, featuring a diverse collection of works by local artists and residents. The exhibition included needle-felted topiary, Egyptian-themed art, and handcrafted floral pieces created by the nursing staff. The event was inspired by social engagement co-ordinator Ann Shilton, who used the platform to honor her late mother’s previously unseen artwork.

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article local schedule Feb 19, 2026 visibility 3 link 2 galleries

Rocky Mount art venue celebrates exhibit with opening reception

The Tar River Art Gallery at North Carolina Wesleyan University is hosting a major exhibition opening and reception on February 22. The showcase features work from over 40 regional artists across a diverse range of mediums, including painting, ceramic sculpture, fused glass, and handcrafted jewelry. The event aims to introduce several new artists to the community while celebrating established local creators.

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article local schedule Feb 9, 2026 visibility 1 link 1 artist, 4 galleries

New Rocky Mount Art Venue Celebrates With Gallery Opening

The Tar River Art Gallery in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, is hosting a winter exhibit opening and public reception on February 22, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at the Dunn Center on the campus of North Carolina Wesleyan University. The exhibition features works from over 40 regional artists, including paintings, watercolors, pen-and-ink works, collages, assemblages, ceramic sculpture, metal art, fused glass, and handcrafted jewelry. The event is free and open to the public, with light refreshments and opportunities to meet the artists. The gallery builds on the legacy of the former Gravely Gallery, honoring Janice Gravely, and now offers expanded space for a broader range of mediums.

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article local schedule Jan 27, 2026 visibility 2 link 1 gallery

Rescheduled reception for the 128th Annual Midwest Art Exhibition, Salina artist featured

The Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery in Lindsborg, Kansas, has rescheduled the reception for its 128th annual Midwest Art Exhibition to Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 2 to 4 p.m., with exhibition talks at 2:30 p.m. The show features works by Tim Stone and Marco Hernandez of Wichita, woodcarvings by Glenn Knak of Salina, mixed media pieces by Genevieve Waller of Denver, and selections by Gretchen Elliott’s art students at Smoky Valley High School.

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Arzu Aliyeva and Alena Aliyeva attend exhibition titled “10 Years Lived in Colors” [PHOTOS]

On December 28, an exhibition titled “10 Years Lived in Colors” was held at the “Turkic World” Painting Gallery in the Eco-Park area of the Zirə Cultural Center, celebrating the center’s 10th anniversary. The show featured handcrafted works by student-artists aged 6–30 and teaching staff, spanning painting, sculpture, wood burning, quilling, batik, ebru, alcohol ink, graphics, and mixed media. Attendees included Arzu Aliyeva, head of the Baku Media Center, and Alena Aliyeva, who toured the exhibition and took photos with guests. The event opened with remarks by Leman Aliyeva on behalf of the center’s management, followed by Mazahir Rustamov, head of the Art Studio, discussing the studio’s decade of development. Honorary guest People’s Artist Ömər Eldarov congratulated participants. The program also included a fashion exhibition of Azerbaijani national costumes and modern garments, and a dance performance by “White Flower.” The celebration concluded with a cake-cutting ceremony.

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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.

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article local schedule Nov 5, 2025 visibility 1 link 3 artists, 4 galleries

Maker's Mark: San Antonio ceramic artists unite for inaugural ClaySA exhibition and studio tour

San Antonio ceramic artists Michelle Hernandez, Hilary Rochow, and Rikkianne Van Kirk initiated ClaySA, a grassroots effort to unite the local ceramics community. The program includes a group exhibition titled "The Mark of the Hand," featuring 23 local artists working in clay, and 12 studio tours across two weekends in November. The exhibition, curated by Rochow, builds on a previous show called "Clay Symphony" and is supported by an all-volunteer committee including Contemporary Art Month Executive Director Roberta "Nina" Hassele and other artists.

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