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A fleet of over 600 drones choreographed by Skymagic lit up the night sky over Bradford, England, on November 13, recreating iconic paintings by David Hockney including *A Bigger Splash* (1967), *Mr. and Mrs. Clark and Percy* (1970–71), and *A Year in Normandie* (2021). The event, held in Roberts Park, celebrated Bradford’s designation as the U.K. City of Culture for 2025 and honored Hockney, the region’s most famous living artist. It marked the first time drone swarm technology has been used for a light painting in the U.K. and the first time Hockney’s work has been rendered by drones.

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article local schedule Nov 4, 2025 visibility 4 link 8 artists, 1 gallery

Soulios Gallery to open new space in Nashville.

Soulios Gallery, founded by Steven and Ana Soulios, will open a new space in Nashville's historic Cummins Station on November 12th. The inaugural exhibition, "City of the Mind," features a survey of New York-based artist Arthur Robins, covering over 50 years of his work, including expressionist cityscapes, abstract Tunnel Paintings, and never-before-shown biblical pieces. The gallery focuses on postwar movements such as American Expressionism, overlooked artists, and video, media, and performance art, with future exhibitions planned for artists like Mattias Duwel, Ewald Platte, and Ma Kelu.

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

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The San Francisco Arts Commission board of directors voted eight to five on November 3 to dismantle the controversial Vaillancourt Fountain, a brutalist concrete sculpture by Armand Vaillancourt at Embarcadero Plaza. The city's recreation and parks department plans to spend $4.4 million on a disassembly consultant to take apart the fountain and store its pieces for three years, citing disrepair and safety hazards including corrosion, asbestos, and lead hazards. Critics, including the Cultural Landscape Foundation, dispute these claims, arguing the city deliberately neglected maintenance to justify removal.

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article local schedule Nov 12, 2025 visibility 4 link 2 artists, 1 gallery

Impact Leadership Academy Students to Showcase Artwork at Contemporary Arts Museum Houston Exhibition

Students from Aldine ISD's Impact Leadership Academy will debut their collaborative artwork in the Shared Grounds exhibition, hosted by the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston (CAMH). The opening takes place on November 18, 2025, at the University of Houston's 3rd Space Art Gallery, featuring large-scale paintings created under the guidance of teaching artist Carlos Mendoza and art teacher Toby McCraw. The works explore themes of place, memory, and the future.

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article local schedule Nov 8, 2025 visibility 2 link 6 artists, 3 galleries

After being closed for years this gallery is opening its doors again

Toi Tauranga Art Gallery in Tauranga, New Zealand, will reopen to the public on November 15, 2025, after a three-year closure (2022–2025) for seismic upgrades and refurbishment. The gallery, originally opened in 2007, has been renovated to connect with the new council-led cultural precinct Te Manawataki o Te Papa, which includes a library, museum, performing arts centre, and council chambers. The reopening programme, titled "Rawe," features local and international artists including Kereama Taepa, Pusi Urale, and esteemed senior Māori painter Darcy Nicholas, who is exhibiting in Tauranga for the first time.

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article local schedule Oct 29, 2025 visibility 5 link 25 artists, 6 galleries

NEXT in the Gallery: Where to see flying girls, hot yams and shifting landscapes in November

NEXTpittsburgh's November gallery guide highlights several new exhibitions opening across Pittsburgh. Shows include "Frank Harris: Born to be Wild" at Groove Gallery, featuring music-inspired portraits of icons like Jerry Garcia and David Bowie; "Ground Shift: Four Artists Navigate a Shifting Landscape" at Spinning Plate Gallery, with works by Paul Rosenblatt, Ann Rosenthal, Michel Demetria Tsouris, and Briget Shields addressing environmental threats; "Picture This: A Photo Exhibit Celebrating Intergenerational Connections" and "Peju Alatise: I Will Belong to Only Me" at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center; and "Neither/Nor" by Rum Hansra and Sayak Mitra at Atithi Studios, coinciding with Diwali.

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

Immersive institution could replace South Beach cinema

A shuttered Regal Cinema on Miami Beach's Lincoln Road may be transformed into the Superhuman Museum, an immersive institution led by Steve Berke, a comedian, cannabis entrepreneur, and former mayoral candidate. The Miami Beach Planning Board has approved a change-of-use permit for the project, which has backing from the Lincoln Road Business Improvement District. The museum is designed as a guided journey combining elements of theme parks, art museums, and experiential venues, featuring facial scans, timed rooms, wireless wristbands, and a mix of tech-forward installations and traditional artworks by artists like Keith Haring and Yaacov Agam. A soft launch is targeted for November 2026, with a grand opening during Miami Art Week.

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article local schedule Oct 29, 2025 visibility 2 link 7 artists, 8 galleries

Where to find art gallery inspiration in Luxembourg

A guide to art galleries in Luxembourg highlights year-round venues like Villa Vauban, which focuses on 17th-19th century Old Masters, and Casino Luxembourg – Forum of Contemporary Art, known for its international contemporary program and experimental approach. The article also promotes Luxembourg Art Week, taking place November 21-23, 2025 at Glacis, featuring 77 galleries from 15 countries, and the Salon du Cercle Artistique de Luxembourg from November 1-16, 2025 at Tramsschapp.

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Adriana Groza Celebrates Grand Opening of Princeton Art Gallery

Award-winning artist Adriana Groza has announced the grand opening of the Adriana Groza Art Gallery & Studio at 38 Spring Street in Princeton, New Jersey, in the former Kopp’s Cycle building. The ribbon-cutting event takes place on Tuesday, November 25, from 5:25 to 7:25 p.m., coinciding with the 21st anniversary of Groza and her husband's arrival in the United States. Groza has been an active member of the Princeton arts community since 2021, maintaining a studio at Princeton Makes, an artist cooperative founded by Jim Levine. The new gallery will showcase her original paintings and serve as a hub for workshops, exhibitions, and community engagement.

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article local schedule Nov 26, 2025 visibility 2 link 3 artists, 1 gallery

Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery launches special events to celebrate its 140th anniversary

Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery will host a weekend of special events from November 28 to 30 to mark its 140th anniversary. Activities include a birthday cake-cutting, live poetry by Bradley Taylor, a performance by the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Trumpet Club, behind-the-scenes 'hidden spaces' tours, a party hat trail, and 'my first museum' tours for young children. The museum originally opened on November 28, 1885, by the Prince of Wales (later Edward VII), and has welcomed an estimated 100 million visitors since. After closing in March 2020 for pandemic-related essential maintenance, it reopened in phases starting October 2024, with new galleries, displays, and full access to the Staffordshire Hoard by October 2025.

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article local schedule Nov 25, 2025 visibility 2 link 2 artists

Coming Up in Princeton: An Art Gallery Opening – and the Opening of the Holiday Season

Adriana Groza Art Gallery & Studio is opening at 38 Spring Street in Princeton, New Jersey, in a space that formerly housed Kopp’s Cycle shop. The grand opening takes place on Tuesday, November 25, from 5:25 to 7:25 p.m., marking the 21st anniversary of Groza’s arrival in the United States. The gallery will showcase Groza’s original paintings and serve as a hub for workshops and community events, with weekend hours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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article local schedule Nov 23, 2025 visibility 1 link 2 artists, 1 gallery

Young students from Kent Talents Art Studio in Broadstairs receive top honours for miniature works

Young students from Kent Talents Art Studio in Broadstairs have won top honors at the Royal Society of Miniature Painters, Sculptors and Gravers (RMS) Annual Exhibition for the third consecutive year. Emilia Kalnikaite, age 17, won first prize in the Young Artist Award category for her miniature painting “Ladybird,” while Maria Belousova, age 14, received the President’s Special Award for her bone china sculpture “Creature of No Ocean.” The exhibition took place from 18–22 November at Bankside Gallery in London, featuring works from leading miniature artists and emerging talents worldwide.

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article local schedule Nov 20, 2025 visibility 5 link 3 artists, 1 gallery

Wiltshire artist to open new gallery in city centre

Artist Emily Toomer is opening a new gallery, Emily Toomer Fine Art, on Crane Street in Salisbury on November 22. The debut exhibition will run through Christmas, featuring original works and limited edition prints, including two large paintings titled “Autumn Finale” and “Wisteria Cascade.” The gallery follows Toomer’s successful exhibitions at Arundells and Fisherton Mill in Salisbury, and she plans to rotate her own collections every six weeks while also showcasing other artists in 2026.

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article local schedule Nov 19, 2025 visibility 4 link 7 artists, 2 galleries

The South River fire’s quiet toll on Atlanta’s printmakers

A fire at South River Art Studios in Atlanta on November 12 destroyed or damaged over 50 works in "En Masse," a group exhibition of 21 regional printmakers that had opened just 11 days earlier in the Gogo Gallery. Curator Chloe Alexander and artists Maurice Evans, Grace Kisa, and Jamaal Barber describe the loss of unique, irreplaceable prints due to soot, smoke, and water damage, with many pieces on paper rendered unsalvageable despite appearing intact.

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‘Shifting Grounds’ Opens at EOU’s Nightingale Gallery; Artist Talk Nov. 5

Eastern Oregon University’s Nightingale Gallery presents “Shifting Grounds,” a solo exhibition by Spokane-based artist and architect Andrew Parker. The show explores how place shapes identity through abstract mixed-media works that blend collage, India ink, colored pencil, and repurposed materials like personal photographs, grocery bags, and maps. An opening reception takes place November 7, and the artist will give a public talk on November 5. The exhibition runs through December 4.

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article local schedule Oct 29, 2025 visibility 2 link 3 artists, 2 galleries

Meridian art gallery expands into Boise art scene

Idaho Art Gallery, owned by Nelli Garibyan, is expanding from Meridian into downtown Boise with a new 2,000-square-foot location at 702 W. Idaho Street. The space will feature large-scale works and immersive installations, with a rotating showroom debuting the theme “Birdsong & Battle Cries” featuring local artists Kirsten Furlong, Cate Bridgen, Diana Stetson, and Sarah Conti. A grand opening is scheduled for November 6.

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HOPE Outdoor Gallery Sets Opening Date

The HOPE Outdoor Gallery in Austin, Texas, will open its new purpose-built location at 741 Dalton Lane near the airport on November 28, following a six-year closure after its original site off Lamar Boulevard shut down. The 8-acre space, sponsored by the Nouns DAO Community, features over 30 street artists including Miles Starkey, Emily Ding, and Kimie Flores, and is designed as a free, accessible laboratory for both budding and established artists. The opening weekend includes a special limited-edition print by Shepard Fairey for the first 50 daily visitors.

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article local schedule Dec 6, 2025 visibility 4 link 7 artists, 1 gallery

Holly Johnson Gallery in Dallas Has Permanently Closed

Holly Johnson Gallery in Dallas permanently closed in mid-2025, quietly shutting its doors after 20 years of operation. The closure followed concurrent solo exhibitions by artists Randy Twaddle and David Aylsworth that ended in December 2024. No public announcement was made; the final social media post appeared on November 15, 2024. Artists including Margo Sawyer, Dornith Doherty, and Liz Ward expressed sadness, praising Johnson as a dedicated dealer who worked alongside artists, mounted beautiful exhibitions, and fostered community through her founding role in the Contemporary Art Dealers of Dallas.

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article local schedule Nov 28, 2025 visibility 2 link 2 artists, 1 gallery

St Helens Open Art Competition set to return for 30th year

The St Helens Open Art Competition is returning for its 30th year, celebrating three decades of local creativity. The exhibition will be held at The World of Glass, home to the Godfrey Pilkington Art Gallery, from November 29, 2025, to February 28, 2026. Judging this year’s competition includes artists Peter Humphries, Arthur Roberts, Paul Cousins, and Tash Lofthouse, with prizes ranging from the St Helens Artists awards to the newly introduced Jill Dagnall Prize.

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article local schedule Oct 2, 2025 visibility 1 link 6 artists, 1 gallery

421 is 10: Abu Dhabi’s 421 Arts Campus celebrates decade of proud achievement

Abu Dhabi's 421 Arts Campus, an independent arts platform supporting emerging artists from the UAE and the SWANA region, celebrates its 10-year anniversary on November 15, 2025. Over the past decade, it has supported over 1,500 creative practitioners, presented more than 50 exhibitions, commissioned hundreds of new works, and delivered around 2,000 programs including residencies, grants, and public events. It has also mentored over 60 interns and worked with more than 250 regional designers through its Dukkan421 design store.

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article local schedule Oct 2, 2025 visibility 2 link 6 artists, 1 gallery

421 is 10: Abu Dhabi’s 421 Arts Campus celebrates decade of proud achievement

Abu Dhabi's 421 Arts Campus, an independent arts platform supporting emerging artists from the UAE and the SWANA region, celebrates its 10-year anniversary on November 15, 2025. Over the past decade, it has supported over 1,500 creative practitioners, presented more than 50 exhibitions, commissioned hundreds of new works, and delivered around 2,000 programs including residencies, grants, and public events. The campus has also mentored over 60 interns and worked with more than 250 regional designers through its design store Dukkan421.

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article local schedule Dec 8, 2025 visibility 2 link 1 artist, 1 gallery

Local Artist David Hughes MBE celebrates 100th Birthday with charity art exhibition

Local artist David Hughes MBE is celebrating his 100th birthday with a charity art exhibition titled *Celebration* at Arts Centre Washington, running from 20 November to 20 December 2025. He has donated a collection of his paintings to STS Charity, the official charity of South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, to raise funds for the Stroke Unit Fund and the Vision Appeal, which supports a new Eye Hospital in Sunderland opening in summer 2026. Hughes, who taught himself to paint after retiring at age 60, credits Sunderland Royal Hospital with saving his life twice—after a stroke in 2024 and a pacemaker procedure in 2010.

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article local schedule Nov 27, 2025 visibility 1 link 2 artists, 2 galleries

Call to step up to end violence against women - Ballarat Times

The Ballarat community has launched the 16 Days of Activism campaign to end violence against women, beginning on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (November 25) and running until Human Rights Day (December 10). The campaign includes a '16 Ways for 16 Days' trail map with daily activities, and features the 'Transforming Pain into Power' art exhibition at Ballarat Library, Barkly Square, and Art Space Ballarat, showcasing works by local artists speaking out against gendered violence. Survivor Marita Forsyth's artwork depicts her perpetrators in a burning car, symbolizing her empowerment.

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article local schedule Nov 25, 2025 visibility 4 link 3 artists, 1 gallery

Christmas magic on display as Greenock Art Club return with winter exhibition

Greenock Art Club has opened its winter exhibition at Stables Studios in Gourock, showcasing over 100 artworks from around 50 members. The exhibition, which opened the previous weekend, continues on Saturday, November 29 and Sunday, November 30, featuring paintings, handmade crafts, jewelry, and Christmas decorations available for purchase. Featured artists include Lana Zukevych, a 22-year-old Ukrainian member who joined earlier this year, alongside club secretary Arlene O'Donnell and trustee Catherine Soulier.

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article local schedule Nov 13, 2025 visibility 2 link 1 artist, 1 gallery

Meet artists and makers at a free open-house art exhibition in Hare Hatch

Coach House Studios in Hare Hatch is hosting a free open-house art exhibition where 15 artists and makers will showcase their workspaces and sell unique pieces. The event, taking place on November 15-16, also features live music and cake, with proceeds from refreshments supporting Yeldall Manor, a Christian drug and alcohol rehabilitation center. Founder Steve Hedger, a woodworker, started the creative hub after a cardiac arrest in 2018, partnering with potter Vallari Harshwal in 2022 to build a community that offers creative opportunities for people in addiction recovery.

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article local schedule Nov 11, 2025 visibility 1 link 1 artist, 1 gallery

The Corner Gallery grand opening Friday

The Artist Guild of Dickson County is opening The Corner Gallery, a new art space in Dickson, Tennessee, with a grand opening celebration on Friday, November 14, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. The event at 303 Henslee Drive will feature a ribbon cutting ceremony and community reception, showcasing original works by over 25 local artists, including paintings, photography, pottery, sculpture, and mixed media pieces available for purchase.

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Maker's Mark: San Antonio ceramic artists unite for inaugural ClaySA exhibition and studio tour

San Antonio ceramic artists Michelle Hernandez, Hilary Rochow, and Rikkianne Van Kirk initiated ClaySA, a grassroots effort to unite the local ceramics community. The program includes a group exhibition titled "The Mark of the Hand," featuring 23 local artists working in clay, and 12 studio tours across two weekends in November. The exhibition, curated by Rochow, builds on a previous show called "Clay Symphony" and is supported by an all-volunteer committee including Contemporary Art Month Executive Director Roberta "Nina" Hassele and other artists.

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

'Blind Sight': Local artist to present show at Equinox Village

The Gallery at Equinox Village in Manchester, Vermont, will host an exhibition titled "Blind Sight" by local resident and artist Jane Johnson. The opening reception on November 20 will feature live music by Mark LaChac, appetizers, and refreshments, and the show runs through January 6. Johnson, who became legally blind in October 2024, presents a whimsical collection including "Vermont Impressions" paintings, pierced portraits, and floral arrangements, inspired by her journey before and after losing her sight.

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article local schedule Oct 29, 2025 visibility 1 link 2 artists, 1 gallery

‘Studio Art Life’ comes up in Chandigarh, the art-space will provide artists’ a platform

Multifaceted artist Poonam Arora has launched a new art studio called 'Studio Art Life' in Chandigarh's NAC, Manimajra market. The space debuted with a multi-artist exhibition featuring works by fourteen artists, including paintings in watercolor, oil, and acrylic, as well as sculptures and decoupage pieces. The exhibition runs through November 2, 2025.

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article local schedule Oct 28, 2025 visibility 2 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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