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article local schedule Apr 9, 2026 visibility 7 link 3 artists, 2 galleries

Jones Walker of Taos: Where art feels like home

Interior designers Tony Walker and Max Jones have established Jones Walker of Taos, a gallery on Bent Street that emphasizes a welcoming, domestic atmosphere. After relocating from Dallas in 2018, the duo transitioned from award-winning interior design careers to gallerists, curating a diverse collection of local talent that includes descendants of Taos Pueblo and Spanish carving families. The gallery showcases a mix of modern and traditional paintings, carvings, pottery, and weaving, focusing on authentic regional craftsmanship that appeals to both local residents and international collectors.

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article local schedule May 7, 2025 link 23 artists, 5 galleries

A Guide to Minneapolis Art Galleries for Beginners

This article serves as a beginner's guide to art galleries in Minneapolis, highlighting several venues that welcome newcomers. It features All My Relations Arts, a gallery in the American Indian Cultural Corridor showcasing Native artists; Northern Clay Center, which challenges perceptions of pottery with subversive and political clay works; and Dreamsong, a gallery founded in 2021 focusing on female-identified emerging and mid-career artists. The guide emphasizes that galleries are accessible, free, and low-commitment spaces for exploration.

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article local schedule Dec 5, 2025 visibility 6 link 2 artists, 3 galleries

Contemporary Art Studio Castle Gallery Is Opening in Middleburg

Castle Gallery, a new contemporary and local art space, will open this weekend in Middleburg, Virginia, timed with the town's Christmas parade. Founded by art advisor Catherine Dolaher, the gallery is her first permanent location after a successful Georgetown pop-up. The opening features works by local artists Caroline Jean Gray, Lydia Marie Elizabeth, Megan Elizabeth, and Tara Andris, with prices ranging from under $200 to $10,000. Dolaher, who previously worked at the Hirshhorn Museum and other institutions, aims to blend contemporary art with a welcoming, home-like atmosphere, partnering with The Paradise Antiques for furnishings.

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article local schedule Oct 19, 2025 visibility 6 link 4 artists, 10 galleries

Helsinki’s top art galleries

Helsinki's top art galleries are highlighted in a guide featuring recommendations from local artists and art world insiders. The article lists 10 spots, including Galerie Anhava, Helsinki Contemporary, Galerie Forsblom, and Kohta, emphasizing that galleries are low-threshold, free, and welcoming to all. The scene is shifting eastward from the city center to neighborhoods like Kallio, Sörnäinen, Vallila, and Kalasatama, with many galleries closed on Mondays.

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article local schedule Dec 8, 2025 visibility 4 link 3 artists, 2 galleries

Yellow Dog Art Bar and Gallery hosts artists, events in Denton

John Bramblitt, a Dallas native and Denton-based artist who lost his eyesight about 20 years ago while studying at the University of North Texas, opened Yellow Dog Art Bar and Gallery in mid-2023. The venue combines a bar with a gallery space, exhibiting and selling work from local artists, hosting open mic nights for live music and poetry, painting workshops, bad movie screenings, trivia, and karaoke. Bramblitt, who continued painting after losing his sight from complications with epilepsy and Lyme disease, also travels for speaking engagements, teaches painting to the visually impaired, and consults museums on accessibility. The gallery's name is partly inspired by the Blue Dog gallery in New Orleans and by Bramblitt's service dog, a yellow Labrador named Zuke.

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article local schedule Apr 23, 2026 visibility 7 link 2 artists, 1 gallery

Art of the Vineyard Tasting Gallery Opens in Downtown Paso Robles

Art of the Vineyard Tasting Gallery has opened in downtown Paso Robles, California, at 840 13th Street. The 1,500-square-foot venue combines estate wine tasting from Carmody McKnight Wines with curated fine art exhibitions, live music, open mic nights, and hands-on creative activities like sip-and-paint sessions and artist-led workshops. The gallery features works by local, national, and international artists, including original pieces by Gary Conway, and offers a Collectors Club with wine shipments and limited-edition prints.

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article local schedule Sep 24, 2025 visibility 2 link 2 artists, 2 galleries

Darkness takes center stage at Eclipse C³ 'Bella Oscurità' art exhibition, opening Saturday in Lansdale

Eclipse Center for Creative Community (Eclipse C³) in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, is opening its annual 'Bella Oscurità: Beautiful Darkness' exhibition on Saturday, October 26, 2025, at 6 p.m. at 30 Vine Street. The free public reception features over 50 works by 26 local artists, with attendees encouraged to wear spooky or costume attire. The exhibition runs through November 1 and includes light refreshments, a boutique, and opportunities to purchase art through the 'Shop the Show' program. Donations are welcomed to support the center's community arts mission.

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article local schedule Aug 27, 2025 visibility 4 link 2 artists, 3 galleries

Notta Gallery Opening This September in Downtown Lakeland

Notta Gallery, founded by Danielle Klonecki, Andy Webb, and Katie Webb, will open with a "soft-ish" launch on September 5 at 125 N. Kentucky Ave., Suite 103, in downtown Lakeland, Florida. The space, formerly occupied by June Taylor (now Junely), aims to make art approachable and build collectors through a mix of interactive elements, affordable works, and higher-end pieces. The inaugural show is titled "Love Lakeland."

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article local schedule Jun 26, 2025 visibility 2 link 5 artists, 1 gallery

‘The Mini Art Show’ opens in Philadelphia this Friday

A new exhibition called 'The Mini Art Show' opens this Friday, June 27, at the vintage shop At My House in Philadelphia's Queen Village. The show features artwork no larger than three inches, including pocket-sized paintings, sculptures, mosaics, and tiny textiles from 21 local artists. Curated by local artist Fabiola Lara, known for her art vending machines, the exhibition runs through late July. The opening night includes specialty cocktails, and the store will provide magnifying glasses for visitors to examine the tiny works closely.

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article local schedule May 21, 2025 link 1 artist, 1 gallery

Collected Gallery Brings Affordable Art to Northeast

LJ Bergren has opened Collected Gallery in Northeast Minneapolis, a small house-turned-gallery that prioritizes affordability and accessibility. The gallery sells a range of mediums including prints, ceramics, jewelry, and lithography, with artists on six-month contracts to ensure a rotating selection. Bergren, an artist and collector herself, aims to make art available to all budgets, offering shipping nationwide and planning extended summer hours as many employees are students at Minneapolis College of Art and Design. The grand opening in April drew a wide community response, with visitors praising the approachable atmosphere and accessible prices.

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article local schedule Mar 23, 2026 visibility 3

6 free Seattle art exhibits in April at museums and galleries

Seattle’s visual arts scene is offering several high-profile exhibitions accessible to the public for free throughout April. Highlights include a major outdoor installation at the Frye Art Museum by Cornish College of the Arts graduate Chloe King, whose work investigates the construction of cultural memory, alongside five other curated presentations across the city's museum and gallery network.

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article local schedule May 2, 2026 visibility 2 link 1 artist

Edmond Arts Festival offers family fun with art, crafts and food

The Edmond Arts Festival is currently underway in Edmond, Oklahoma, featuring over 160 exhibits and booths that include paintings, handmade crafts, and food. The festival runs through Sunday evening, offering family-friendly entertainment in the heart of the city, with local artist Kris Fairchild highlighting the supportive atmosphere and unique, humorous artwork on display.

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article local schedule May 1, 2026 visibility 5 link 2 artists

Opening Reception For Show "AWE And DELIGHT" At Blue Streak Gallery Opens May 1st

Blue Streak Gallery in Wilmington, Delaware, is hosting an opening reception on May 1st for its new group exhibition titled "AWE and DELIGHT." The show features 20 artists, each contributing one painting that depicts something that brings them delight, showcasing a range of styles, techniques, and subjects. Participating artists include Ruth Ansel, Lisa Bartolozzi, Susie Benarcik, Jeremy Butler, Karen Delaney, Mary Page Evans, Alida Fish, Craig Hable, Sutton Hays, Annie Oldach, Annie Patrizi, Rachel Romano, Lynda Schmid, Libbie Soffer, Bill Spiker, Carol Spiker, Steve Tanis, and Valetta. The exhibition runs through June 2nd.

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article local schedule Apr 7, 2026 visibility 3 link 1 artist

Studio LaDue opens in St. Cloud, aims to build community

Artist Paige LaDue Henry has officially opened Studio LaDue, a new creative space located within the Crossroads Center in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Moving from a restrictive home-based setup to a larger commercial venue, Henry offers classes in acrylic mixed media, ranging from intensive four-hour sessions to accessible "Art Bites" designed for quick, affordable creative experiences. A formal grand opening for the space is scheduled for May 30, 2026.

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