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Final proposals for Billie Holiday monument in New York City revealed

The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs has selected six finalist proposals for a monument to jazz singer Billie Holiday in Queens, where she once lived and performed. The finalists—all Black artists from around the world—include Tavares Strachan, La Vaughn Belle, Tanda Francis, Nikesha Breeze, Thomas J Price, and Nekisha Durrett. Their designs range from realistic to abstract, with some focusing on Holiday's expressive face, her signature gardenia, or symbolic forms. The winning project will be announced this summer and installed near the Jamaica Performing Arts Center (JPAC).

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Art Notes, May 20

This article, titled 'Art Notes, May 20,' is a roundup of local art events and exhibitions on Long Beach Island, New Jersey. It highlights Alexander Taylor's solo exhibit 'Washed Upon the Shore' at the Ocean County Library in Surf City, featuring his marine-life paintings created with purified ocean water. Other events include summer art classes by Jamie Jarka at multiple venues, the 'Art in Bloom' floral design event at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences, and ongoing shows at the Pine Shores Art Association's galleries. The article also announces a deadline for the LBIF 'Coast' exhibition.

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article local schedule May 25, 2026 visibility 6 link 1 artist, 1 gallery

‘A vehicle for change’: DePaul Artists Collective hosts American Surrealism gallery in Edgewater

DePaul Artists Collective, a student-run club, hosted an American Surrealism-themed gallery show on May 16, 2026, at 6311arts in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood. The event featured student artworks and poetry readings, organized in response to the announced closure of DePaul Art Museum (DPAM) at the end of June, which has left the campus artistic community unsettled. Student leaders emphasized the need to create their own exhibition opportunities amid university budget cuts and reduced arts funding.

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article local schedule May 24, 2026 visibility 5 link 14 artists, 1 gallery

Carleton Gallery hosting Spring Group Exhibition on May 30

Carleton Gallery is hosting a Spring Group Exhibition on May 30, as reported by the Watauga Democrat. The event will feature a curated selection of works by multiple artists, though specific participants and pieces have not been detailed in the brief announcement.

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Young artists wanted for 10th Annual Children’s Art Exhibition

The City of Windsor is calling for young artists to participate in the 10th Annual Children’s Art Exhibition, as announced by journalist Melanie Kentner. The open call invites children to submit artwork for a community-focused show celebrating its tenth edition.

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article local schedule May 21, 2026 visibility 9 link 15 artists, 4 galleries

Arts Listings: Week of May 21, 2026

This article is a local arts listings roundup for the week of May 21, 2026, in Ventura County, California. It announces theater productions including "Firebringer," "Mrs. Doubtfire," "Zapalooza," and "The Wolves," along with art exhibitions at venues such as the Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts, Camarillo Art Center, Dama Gallery, the Mexican Consulate in Oxnard, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, and UBS. It also includes a call for artists from the Arts Council of the Conejo Valley and an open call from Dama Gallery.

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article local schedule May 19, 2026 visibility 6 link 2 artists

Rosewood Arts Center 32nd Annual The View Juried Landscape Exhibition

Rosewood Arts Center in Kettering, Ohio, has announced the opening of its 32nd annual The View Juried Landscape Exhibition, running from June 8 through July 18, 2026. The exhibition features 48 works selected by juror Rebecca Foley from 308 submissions by 114 Ohio-based artists, with awards totaling $1,100. A free public reception and awards presentation will take place on July 18.

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article local schedule May 23, 2026 visibility 4 link 2 artists

Rigenerare Roma: in arrivo un numero speciale della newsletter Render. Iscrivetevi

The article announces the upcoming 58th edition of Artribune's newsletter 'Render', focused on urban and cultural regeneration, set to be released on Monday, May 25, 2026. It highlights the winning project 'Roma Continua' from the 'A Vision for Rome' call for ideas promoted by Fondazione Roma REgeneration, led by architects Alessandro Cambi and Bruna Dominici of studio IT'S, in collaboration with OMA, LGSMA, OKRA, NET Engineering, and others. The second-place project 'New Times New Roma' is also mentioned, involving groups like From, Fosbury Architecture, and BASE Milano. The newsletter also covers new regeneration projects across Italy and Europe, and notes the upcoming 20th International Architecture Exhibition of Venice.

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article local schedule May 25, 2026 visibility 5 link 3 artists

Lavorare nell’arte: opportunità da Civiche Scuole di Milano, Extragarbo, Bolzano Art Weeks, FAI e Aterballetto

This article from Artribune compiles five current job and opportunity listings in the Italian art and cultural sector. It announces open admissions for the 2026-27 academic year at Milan's Civiche Scuole (including schools of cinema, interpreting, music, and theater), a call for artists under 35 by Extragarbo to create a permanent public artwork at the former Centrale del Latte in Vicenza, an open call for artists for the sixth edition of Bolzano Art Weeks (BAW25) focusing on climate awareness and urban regeneration, and a job opening for a visitor services assistant at FAI's Villa del Balbianello on Lake Como. Each listing includes deadlines, contact details, and application links.

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Creative 360 to open Steven Parkhurst’s Convergence exhibit Friday

Creative 360 is set to open Steven Parkhurst's exhibition titled 'Convergence' on Friday. The article announces the opening of this exhibit, though specific details about the artworks or the artist's background are not fully available due to a technical error on the page.

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article local schedule May 22, 2026 visibility 4 link 2 artists

Rockport Center for the Arts announces summer exhibitions

The Rockport Center for the Arts has announced two summer exhibitions: "Byways," a solo show featuring Elena Rodz's work from June 13 to August 2 in the H-E-B Gallery, and "Rockport Legends," a group exhibition honoring past Master Artists of the Rockport Art Festival, running from June 12 to August 30. Elena Rodz has also been named the 2026 Rockport Art Festival Master Artist. A joint reception will be held on June 13, and both exhibitions lead into the 58th Annual Rockport Art Festival scheduled for July 4-5 at the Rockport Festival Grounds.

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article local schedule May 21, 2026 visibility 5 link 1 artist

Thomasville Center for the Arts announces signature early summer events

Thomasville Center for the Arts has announced two signature early summer events. On June 1, the Center will host "A Seat at the Table," a quarterly community dinner featuring welcome drinks, a shared meal in the Main Gallery, and dessert in the Founder's Gallery, with catering by local favorite Woodstack BBQ. On June 4, the opening reception of "200 for 200: The Collective Exhibition" will take place, a juried show featuring 200 works by members of The Collective, honoring Thomas County's bicentennial and the Center's 40th anniversary. The exhibition runs through August 8, 2026, and is guest juried by Amber Moore, Curator at The Arts Center of Moultrie.

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article local schedule May 25, 2026 visibility 3 link 15 artists, 1 gallery

New art gallery in Waikiki showcases local artists

A new art gallery and community hub called The ART House has opened in the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa in Honolulu, showcasing curated products from 30 small businesses and more than 20 local artists from across Hawaii. Founder Danielle Rush of Illuminated ART Hawaii announced the gallery on HNN’s Sunrise, highlighting a Featured Artist Series that rotates every two months to spotlight individual creators. The grand opening celebration is scheduled for May 30th at 6 p.m. with free parking, and featured artists include painter Lauren Roth, Kris Goto, Haunani Hess, and others from Oahu, Maui, Hawaii Island, Kauai, Lanai, and Molokai.

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article local schedule May 21, 2026 visibility 3 link 1 gallery

May - June Exhibits @ Art Works!

Art Works in Richmond, Virginia, is presenting six new exhibits from May through June 2026, featuring artists Heidi Peelen, Geneva Dinh, Anna Demovidova, RVA Clay Founding Members, and Meagan Samuel. Highlights include the May All Media Show, a juried exhibition of regional artists, and a collaborative Bridge Project with Richmond Public Schools, the Children’s Museum of Richmond, and Richard Harding. The venue also offers over 80 working artist studios, free admission, and free parking, with exhibits running through various dates in June and July.

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article local schedule May 23, 2026 visibility 3

Inspired Minds - Young Artist Exhibition

The article announces the 'Inspired Minds - Young Artist Exhibition' hosted by TAPinto, a local news outlet. It highlights a showcase of works by young artists, likely from the community, presented in a gallery or public space.

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