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article local schedule Apr 9, 2026 visibility 9 link 13 artists, 4 galleries

Arty Parties: Your Guide to September's First Friday in Denver

Denver’s art scene is preparing for a busy spring and summer season with a series of exhibition openings, market events, and institutional announcements. Key highlights include the selection of six fellows for the 2026 Clyfford Still Museum Institute Residential Fellowship, a nationwide open call for the Dairy Arts Center’s 2027 season, and several new gallery shows featuring artists such as Stacey Steers, Kim Dickey, and Deanne Gertner. Local advocacy is also in focus as the RiNo Art District supports Colorado Senate Bill 26-133, which aims to establish a formal legal structure for artist-led companies.

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article local schedule Apr 15, 2026 visibility 12 link 7 artists, 1 gallery

Scene Calendar: Local theater, live music, dance, PorchFest 2026

The Gainesville region is hosting several significant visual arts events this week, headlined by the Harn Museum of Art’s exhibition "Florida in the Frame." This expansive show features over 65 artists, including American masters Winslow Homer and John Singer Sargent alongside Florida Highwaymen painters, exploring a century of the state’s evolving landscapes and culture. Additionally, the Gainesville Fine Arts Association is presenting "Song," a group exhibition of music-inspired local art, while the ninth annual Santa Fe Springs Plein Air Paintout invites the public to watch artists work live at O’Leno State Park.

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article local schedule Apr 16, 2026 visibility 9 link 2 artists, 2 galleries

Frame of Reference

Memphis is undergoing a significant transformation of its cultural landscape as the city's major art institutions evolve to meet modern community needs. The Memphis Brooks Museum of Art is preparing for a landmark move to a new riverfront location where it will be renamed the Memphis Art Museum, offering 50 percent more gallery space. This expansion follows decades of growth for the city's "big three" institutions—the Brooks, the Dixon Gallery & Gardens, and the Metal Museum—which have anchored the local scene since the mid-1970s.

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article local schedule Oct 1, 2025 visibility 1 link 4 artists

Sunday's floating art exhibition in Norfolk is a love letter to its waterways

A floating art exhibition called the Hague Parade will debut on Sunday, October 5, 2025, on the Hague River in Norfolk, Virginia. Organized by artist Lindsay Horne and her studio wastelust in partnership with the Chrysler Museum of Art, the event features nine artist teams—including students from the Governor's School for the Arts—who have designed sustainable, leave-no-trace floats using canoes, kayaks, and rain barrels. Inspired by the Bosch Parade in the Netherlands, the parade aims to celebrate Norfolk's waterways and foster community engagement, with additional activities like a fashion show on a pedestrian bridge.

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article local schedule Apr 23, 2026 visibility 4 link 8 artists, 2 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 17, 2026 visibility 16 link 1 artist

From Bell Centre to museum: Canadiens team photo hanging at local exhibition

The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA) has officially installed a framed team photograph of the Montreal Canadiens celebrating Cole Caufield’s 50th goal of the season. The move originated from a viral social media post by the team’s content creators, who used the popular idiom "Hang it in the Louvre" to caption the dressing room image, prompting the museum to turn the digital sentiment into a physical display.

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article local schedule Oct 28, 2025 link 2 artists, 1 gallery

Homestead’s “Artist in the Spotlight” Returns with a Bold Celebration of Black Identity

The City of Homestead is bringing back its 'Artist in the Spotlight' program on November 15, 2025, at the Historic Seminole Theatre. The event, presented by Councilwoman Jenifer N. Bailey in partnership with The ArtBeat and Friends of the Seminole Theatre, features a month-long visual arts exhibition titled 'Blackity: Reframing Race, Ethnicity & Nationality Across the Diaspora,' curated by founding artist Ms. Tawana in collaboration with ArtWalk Presents. The opening reception includes live performances and opportunities to meet the artists.

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article local schedule Nov 30, 2025 link 1 artist

Contemporary art exhibition opens at The Nico Ditch in Ashton

A new contemporary art exhibition titled 'Beyond the Frame' has opened at The Nico Ditch in Ashton-under-Lyne, featuring 13 artists from the local area, the UK, and overseas. The show includes works in painting, textiles, video, and found objects, with themes such as conflict, community, nature, and personal resilience. Around 60 people attended the opening event, and the exhibition runs until February 1 during the venue's regular hours.

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article local schedule Mar 24, 2026 visibility 5

Exploring Hong Kong’s Textile Trail

A new cultural initiative in Hong Kong, the 'Textile Trail,' guides visitors through several neighborhoods to explore the city's industrial past as a major Asian textile exporter. The trail features preserved factories, warehouses, and other architectural remnants that tell the story of this foundational industry.

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article local schedule Apr 22, 2026 visibility 3 link 1 artist

Unsung Artists: Finding their Voices

A student-led exhibition titled 'Unsung Artists' is being organized in New Paltz, New York, to provide a platform for young and emerging local artists who struggle to find opportunities to showcase their work. The show, a collaboration between SUNY New Paltz student Izzy Kerr and the Unframed Artists Gallery, aims to be inclusive of various artistic mediums and offers a professional, off-campus venue for artists who might not otherwise have a thesis show or gallery access.

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article local schedule Apr 9, 2026 visibility 6 link 2 artists

Toledo Juvenile Court art exhibit showcases teen creativity

Six teenagers currently involved with the Lucas County Juvenile Court system are debuting a new art exhibition at JUST Toledo. The showcase features 25 original works, including photography and custom-built frames, all created and installed by the young artists under the guidance of lead artist Christopher Pickett.

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article local schedule Apr 9, 2026 visibility 5 link 1 artist

Once Upon a Frame to Host Artist Paul Kauffman’s Latest Opening on April 18

Solana Beach art gallery and custom frame shop Once Upon a Frame is set to host an opening reception for Southern California artist Paul Kauffman on April 18. The exhibition, titled “In The Presence of Color,” will showcase Kauffman’s recent paintings and include a live painting demonstration, music, and refreshments. The show explores the artist's unique background, balancing his experiences in a Catholic seminary with his time working in a family carnival.

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article local schedule Apr 9, 2026 visibility 1 link 2 artists

FSU Department of Art presents exhibition highlighting work by graduating BFA students

Florida State University’s Department of Art is set to debut "A New Paradigm," an exhibition showcasing the thesis projects of eight graduating Bachelor of Fine Arts students. Opening April 17 at the Working Method Contemporary Gallery, the show features a diverse array of media including ceramics, digital fabrication, installation, and printmaking. The works collectively explore shifting societal frameworks and represent the culmination of the students' academic journeys.

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article local schedule Mar 5, 2026 visibility 3 link 1 artist

Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport: Announces 3rd annual art exhibition celebrating America’s 250th birthday

Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB) has issued a call for artists and collectors for its third annual art exhibition, themed "Patriotic | Historic | Americana." The exhibition is timed to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States and will feature framed photography, 3-D objects, ephemera, and traditional artwork. Submissions are open until March 31, 2026, with the final installation scheduled for May 2026 to coincide with the airport’s Honor Flight for Veterans.

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article local schedule Jan 30, 2026 visibility 1 link 1 artist

Experiment, revolve, create: Redfern’s new artist-run space

A new multi-use artist-run gallery called Revolve Gallery has opened in Redfern, Sydney. Founded by Daryl Lo, the space combines a coffee shop, art supply store, workshop, and studio hire with an exhibition area, aiming to provide a dynamic, experimental environment for young and emerging artists to develop and present their work.

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article local schedule Nov 16, 2025 visibility 2 link 1 artist

Penang strengthens cultural landscape with opening of Lin Xiang Xiong Art Gallery

The Lin Xiang Xiong Art Gallery officially opened at The Light Waterfront in Penang, Malaysia, with Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow hailing it as a milestone for the state's creative development. The launch ceremony, attended by Penang's Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Datuk Seri Utama Ramli Ngah Talib, former chief ministers, and other dignitaries, featured remarks from founder Prof Lin Xiang Xiong, who framed the gallery as a commitment to dialogue and peace through art.

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article local schedule Oct 1, 2025 link 1 artist

New nonprofit arts exhibition space to open in downtown Ann Arbor

A new nonprofit arts exhibition space called CLUSTER Museum will open on October 3 at 307 N. Main Street in downtown Ann Arbor. Founded by Thea A. Eck, Kim Debord, and Chien-An Yuan, the space will focus on contemporary literary and visual arts, with an emphasis on showcasing local and mid-career artists. Its inaugural exhibition, “The Dam Broke: A Portrait on Tyranny,” runs from October 3–25 and includes works by ten artists, along with readings, workshops, and performances. All participating artists and writers will receive a stipend, and no submission fees are charged.

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article local schedule Mar 27, 2026 visibility 3 link 1 gallery

Local business marks 10 years of support for Martha Trust with special charity exhibition

Frames for You and the newly established New Street Gallery in Deal, Kent, are hosting a week-long charity art exhibition to celebrate a decade of partnership with Martha Trust. The event features donated artworks from acclaimed artists, including botanical illustrator Pat Joyce and painter Kate Maguire, as well as a rare World War II silk escape map. All proceeds from the donated works and gallery commissions from additional sales will be directed to the charity, which supports individuals with profound disabilities.

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article local schedule Feb 2, 2026 visibility 2 link 1 gallery

Spring 2025: 2 minutes with Rory Fitzgerald Bledsoe

Rory Fitzgerald Bledsoe, a PhD candidate in media studies, operates the multimodal art gallery Space__Space in East Boulder. Her inaugural exhibition, "Phones are Heavy," concluded in January, and a new show, "Archive Fever Dream," is set to open in March. She previously ran a similar gallery, Space 121, out of her Boston apartment.

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article local schedule Apr 13, 2026 visibility 10 link 1 gallery

The Forward Frame: East End Arts Holds Last Hurrah Before Gallery Relocation

East End Arts hosted a final exhibition titled "The Forward Frame" at its historic East Main Street gallery in Riverhead before the building undergoes a massive structural renovation. As part of the Riverhead Town Square redevelopment project, the 1840s-era building will be raised seven feet to escape the Peconic River floodplain and reconfigured alongside a new five-story Hilton hotel. During the farewell event, community members were invited to create ephemeral art directly on the gallery walls, marking a transition period where the organization will operate out of temporary spaces at 11 and 48 West Main Street.

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article local schedule Apr 10, 2026 visibility 6

Ludington Area Center for the Arts calls for artists for food-themed exhibition

The Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA) has announced an open call for its upcoming juried exhibition titled “Chew on This.” Scheduled to run throughout October in Ludington, Michigan, the show invites artists to submit food-themed works ranging from literal depictions of meals to conceptual explorations of consumption and community. The call is open to national and international artists across various media, including painting, sculpture, and fiber arts, with a submission deadline of August 30.

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article local schedule Apr 3, 2026 visibility 5

Orozco Gallery to Host Month-long Pop-up Gallery and Community Event Series

Orozco Gallery is launching a month-long pop-up gallery and a series of community events. The initiative will feature rotating exhibitions and public programming designed to engage local audiences.

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