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article local schedule May 13, 2026 visibility 17 link 13 artists, 4 galleries

Art in Chicago: A Guide for Collectors, Curators and the Curious

This article introduces a comprehensive guide to Chicago's art world, published by a local outlet. The guide features multiple sections exploring the city's art history, key institutions, and lesser-known venues, including feature stories on the Hyde Park Art Center, the Arts Club of Chicago, the National Museum of Mexican Art, the South Side Community Art Center, the Renaissance Society, and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. It also includes a massive 22-page "Art Geography" directory of museums, nonprofits, galleries, and alternative spaces, written by seasoned art critics. The editor, Brian Hieggelke, acknowledges the daunting task of covering a hometown art scene after forty years, but aims to provide both a resource for newcomers and fresh insights for longtime locals.

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article local schedule Apr 29, 2026 visibility 21 link 17 artists, 2 galleries

The best galleries in Colombo for art and design lovers

The article highlights the best galleries and cultural spaces in Colombo, Sri Lanka, which is emerging as a vibrant cultural hub in Asia. It features established venues like the Sapumal Foundation, founded by painter Harry Pieris, the Barefoot Gallery, and the Colombo National Museum, alongside newer spots such as the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka and Millennium Art Contemporary. Notable artists mentioned include Tilak Samarawickrema, Chamila Gamage, and the historic '43 Group, which includes George Keyt and Lionel Wendt. The article also spotlights Radicle, Colombo's newest gallery, which recently hosted Priyantha Udagedara's solo exhibition "Terra Nullius."

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article local schedule May 7, 2026 visibility 16 link 6 artists, 2 galleries

Fight in the Museum: Q&A with Sean Carney

Sean Carney, a painter and longtime art teacher at Lawrence High School, discusses his artistic journey and evolving practice in a Q&A with Thomas Kelly. Carney, who works with water-based wood stains on wood panels, recently shifted his subject matter from cityscapes to iconic automobiles in his "Driven by Design" series, inspired by a visit to the Saratoga Automobile Museum. His work has been exhibited at Barsky Gallery in Hoboken and other venues, and he credits influences including professors Ray Statlander and Ben Jones, as well as artist Mel Leipzig.

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article local schedule Feb 3, 2026 visibility 10 link 3 artists

food mexico chefs best restaurants zona maco

Chefs Lucho Martínez, Elena Reygadas, Gabriela Cámara, and Tyler Henry share their personal recommendations for navigating Mexico City's food scene during Zona Maco week. The article covers best breakfast spots, chilaquiles, bakeries, quick bites, tacos al pastor, and other tacos, with specific restaurant names and dishes highlighted by each chef.

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article local schedule May 29, 2025 visibility 9

1600 year old beer shema mosaic publicly accessible israel

A 1,600-year-old mosaic known as the Be'er Shema Mosaic has been opened to the public for the first time at the Merhavim Regional Council complex in northwestern Negev, Israel. Originally unearthed in 1990 near Kibbutz Urim, the mosaic features 55 medallions depicting hunting scenes, exotic animals, mythological figures, fruit, and daily life, and was created by a master craftsman using small stones, varied colors, glass, and pottery. It was rediscovered, conserved, and relocated from its original site to the council compound as part of the "Antiquities Near Home" project co-organized by the Ministry of Heritage and the Israel Antiquities Authority.

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article local schedule May 21, 2026 visibility 3 link 3 artists

Art curator to give free public talk

Greg Bell, an art adviser, artist, and curator who has worked on the Paul Allen art collection and with the Tacoma Art Museum, will give a free public talk at 3 p.m. on Saturday in Port Townsend. He will lead a walk-and-talk through the "Florabundance" exhibit at Northwind Art's Jeanette Best Gallery, which pairs ceramist Ariana Heinzman of Vashon Island and Sarah Helen More of Wenatchee. The exhibit features 10 of Heinzman's colorful flower sculptures and More's personal sketchbooks filled with flowers, collages, and birds. The show will be celebrated during the First Saturday Art Walk on June 6 and remains on display through June 22.

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article local schedule Apr 3, 2026 visibility 11 link 2 artists

Experience Live Music And Insights From Zachary Pullen At His Exhibit In Casper

Artist Zachary Pullen is hosting a special event at his exhibition in Casper, Wyoming, featuring live music and an opportunity for attendees to gain insights directly from the artist. The event combines a viewing of Pullen's artwork with a musical performance and personal commentary.

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article local schedule Apr 24, 2026 visibility 17

Curator shares Figge exhibition highlights and visit planning tips

Vanessa Sage, a curator at the Figge Art Museum in Davenport, Iowa, appeared on the local TV show Quad Cities Live to promote the museum's current exhibitions and offer practical advice for visitors. She discussed highlights of the shows on view, what makes them meaningful, and how to navigate multiple exhibitions without feeling overwhelmed, including recommendations on where to start and how much time to allocate.

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article local schedule Nov 29, 2025 visibility 8 link 2 artists

Art display to take place as part of historic town hall reopening

Crouch End Open Studios will hold an exhibition called 'Insights' in the restored committee room of Hornsey Town Hall as part of the building's festive grand reopening on December 6, 2025. The show features work from 36 artists in the 60-strong group, including paintings, drawings, sculptures, ceramics, printmaking, photography, and mixed media, with 10% of sales donated to the homelessness charity allpeopleallplaces.org.

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article local schedule May 13, 2026 visibility 5

Upper Grand student artists debut work in juried show at county museum

The Wellington County Museum and Archives in Ontario will host the Emerging Insights exhibition, a juried show featuring visual arts students from the Upper Grand District School Board. The exhibition, organized in collaboration with the Elora Fergus Arts Council and regional high school art departments, opens May 28 with a reception and runs through September 30. Local artists Phil Irish and Eric Montgomery served as jurors, selecting works across various media and styles.

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article local schedule Apr 19, 2026 visibility 9

Insights Juried Exhibition of Fine Art opens this week

The Elora Fergus Arts Council is launching the 46th edition of the Insights Juried Exhibition of Fine Art at the Wellington County Museum and Archives. This long-running Ontario showcase features a diverse range of original works from regional artists, selected through a rigorous in-person jurying process rather than digital submissions. The event includes an opening reception on April 23 and a "Walk with the Jurors" educational tour on April 25, with over $5,000 in prizes being awarded for artistic excellence.

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