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article local schedule Apr 12, 2026 visibility 7 link 11 artists, 1 gallery

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 16, 2026 visibility 9 link 4 artists

Top York artist opens his one-of-a-kind York home for new 5-day exhibition

Renowned York-based artist Mark Hearld is hosting an independent five-day exhibition at his private residence in The Mount. The showcase features twenty new collages and a series of prints, including works inspired by a recent trip to Jaipur and a collaborative screenprint with Penfold Press. The event is notable for being held outside the official York Open Studios program, a circuit Hearld has participated in for two decades but was not selected for this year.

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article local schedule Apr 8, 2026 visibility 5 link 4 artists, 3 galleries

Houston’s Pioneering Artist-Owned Gallery — Archway Is Still a Creative Hub at 50

Archway Gallery, the longest-running artist-owned cooperative in Texas, is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a landmark exhibition titled “Fifty Forward.” Founded in 1976 by 12 local artists seeking to bypass traditional gatekeeping, the gallery has survived five decades of economic shifts and environmental challenges through a robust cooperative structure. The anniversary programming includes a "Homecoming" show at its original location, the Jung Center, alongside concerts, poetry readings, and a juried exhibition.

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article local schedule Apr 8, 2026 visibility 7 link 2 artists, 1 gallery

Work by incarcerated artists showcased in recent exhibit at IHM Sisters' gallery

The Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM) Motherhouse Gallery in Monroe, Michigan, recently hosted an exhibition featuring artworks created by incarcerated individuals from correctional facilities across the state. Organized by the University of Michigan’s Prison Creative Arts Project (PCAP), the show displayed pieces made from unconventional materials like soap and graham crackers, ranging from spiritual reflections to bright, hopeful compositions. The exhibit was curated from donated works by artists who are unable to keep their pieces or sell them directly due to Department of Corrections regulations.

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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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article local schedule Apr 11, 2026 visibility 7 link 2 galleries

Beaux Arts Ball part of art association's long history in community

The Art Association of Jacksonville has announced its 69th annual Beaux Arts Ball, titled "Liberty in Bloom," scheduled for April 25 at Illinois College’s Rammelkamp Chapel. As the association’s primary fundraiser, the event supports the operations, educational programming, and maintenance of the historic David Strawn Art Gallery, which has served the community since the association's founding in 1873.

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

Maine Gallery Adds New Artists For 2026 Season

Maine Art Collective's (MAC) Gallery in Portland, Maine, has added five new artists to its roster for the 2026 season: Ann Tracy, Bill Elinoff, Sheri Oliva, donnersmith, and Tracy Hehmeyer. The gallery, which transitioned from a pop-up to a full-time space about a year ago, now features 17 artists total. Founder Susan Vittner, an artist herself, emphasizes the gallery's mission to support emerging artists through a cooperative model where artists retain most of their profits.

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article local schedule Apr 19, 2026 visibility 4 link 2 galleries

One year in, this art centre for veterans can't keep up with demand for supports

The Veterans Wellness Centre and Art Gallery in Port Stanley, Ontario, is celebrating its first anniversary while facing a surge in demand that exceeds its current financial capacity. Founded by veteran James Agesen, the center provides a dedicated space for veterans and first responders to engage in art therapy, exhibit their work, and access peer support services to assist in their transition to civilian life.

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article local schedule Mar 26, 2026 visibility 1 link 1 artist

Mansfield Museum and Art Gallery launches Open Art Exhibition celebrating local creativity

Mansfield Museum and Art Gallery has launched its Open Art 2026 exhibition, a showcase featuring the work of 27 local and regional artists. Selected by a community panel from over 50 submissions, the exhibition includes a diverse range of mediums such as painting, sculpture, photography, and textiles. The show features both established professionals and first-time exhibitors, including mixed media artist Abbi Olla and self-taught photographer Caitlin Bower.

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