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Untitled: Artist Takeover Oct 2025

The Denver Art Museum hosted "Untitled: Artist Takeover Oct 2025," a Halloween-themed evening event featuring performances, art installations, and interactive activities across its Hamilton Building, Martin Building, and Sturm Grand Pavilion. Highlights included a memorial installation series "Death of Baddy" by artist Moe Gram, classic horror film screenings, tarot readings, shadow puppet theater, mask-making, and a dance party with DJ 2AND2. Participating artists and performers included Justy Robinson, Miguel Garcia, Kendall Bennett, Patty McCrystal, Zora Beglarian, Lisa Frank 666, Karma Leigh, Joe Oliver, Medicine Mama Kia, Shaunie Berry, Elle Hong, and Rafael & Kristina Maldonado Bad Hand.

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article local schedule Apr 10, 2026 visibility 7 link 3 artists

Birmingham museum opens exhibition on death and grief

Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery has launched a community-led exhibition exploring the universal experiences of death, dying, and grief. Curated in partnership with the local collective BrumYODO, the showcase features traditional mourning rituals alongside contemporary inquiries into how artificial intelligence might manage bereavement. The exhibition serves as the centerpiece for the annual "A Matter of Life and Death" festival, incorporating interactive workshops, clay-making sessions, and even a themed comedy night to engage the public with a typically taboo subject.

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article local schedule Apr 7, 2026 visibility 6 link 4 artists

Community Exhibition Explores Death, Grief and Rituals at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery has launched a community-led exhibition exploring the universal themes of death, grief, and mourning rituals. Part of the annual "A Matter of Life and Death Festival 2026," the showcase combines historical artworks from the museum’s permanent collection with contemporary perspectives, including the role of artificial intelligence in grief management. The program features interactive workshops led by artists Bianca Beneduzi and Jemma Mellor, as well as a comedy night designed to spark open dialogue about mortality.

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article local schedule Mar 25, 2026 visibility 6 link 10 artists, 2 galleries

EXPANDED METAMORPHOSIS To Open At Art House Gallery In Jersey City

Art House Gallery in Jersey City is set to host "Expanded Metamorphosis: Contemporary Approaches to Process," a group exhibition curated by Andrea McKenna. Running from April 4 to April 26, 2026, the show features ten artists—including Jan Huling, Valerie Huhn, and Dan Payton—who utilize industrial, organic, and repurposed materials. The collection emphasizes the physical act of creation, showcasing works that have been shaped through rigorous methods of alteration, accumulation, and construction.

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article local schedule Nov 5, 2025 link 1 artist, 1 gallery

‘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 Apr 23, 2026 visibility 3 link 3 artists, 2 galleries

AOY Art Center announces award winners of the 14th Annual Juried Show

AOY Art Center announced the award winners of its 14th Annual Juried Show, with David Orban taking first place for his oil on cradled wood panel, “Bi-plane and Blue Truck in Red.” Juror Amanda C. Burdan, senior curator at the Brandywine Museum, selected the piece for its surreal use of red. Second place went to Jean Burdick for “Silverton,” a silkscreen on vellum, and third place to Darlene Decker for “For the Monarchs,” an oil painting. The Frumi Cohen Memorial Award was presented to Cathy Hanville for her photograph “What’s for Dinner,” and honorable mentions were awarded to Scott Hoerl and Barbara Kaiser. The exhibition, featuring 135 works from over 425 entries by 150 local artists, is on view through May 3 at the AOY Art Center in Yardley, Pennsylvania, and online.

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

DeLuce Gallery to exhibit work by Arkansas-based artist and illustrator

Northwest Missouri State University’s School of Fine and Performing Arts will host an exhibition of work by Arkansas-based illustrator and artist Sean Fitzgibbon at the Olive DeLuce Art Gallery, opening November 3, 2025. Fitzgibbon will deliver a lecture, visit art classes, and conduct studio critiques. The exhibition features original pages from his graphic nonfiction book “What Follows is True: The Crescent Hotel,” which investigates the Crescent Hotel’s history as a Depression-era cancer hospital in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Fitzgibbon is a 2022 recipient of the Arkansas Arts Council Individual Artist Fellowship Award.

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article local schedule Oct 16, 2025 link 2 artists, 2 galleries

Regional Artist Development (RAD) program applications open

Applications are now open for the Wagga Wagga Art Gallery's 2026 Regional Artist Development (RAD) Exhibitions and Residencies program in New South Wales, Australia. The program offers three Artist in Residence opportunities and three exhibition opportunities, each including use of the gallery's E3 Art Space for up to four weeks, supported by funding from Create NSW. Artist Lieng Lay, a 2025 RAD Residency recipient, is currently exhibiting drawings at the E3 Art Space and will host a free workshop on 6 November 2025.

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article local schedule Oct 16, 2025 link 2 artists, 2 galleries

Regional Artist Development (RAD) program applications open

Applications are now open for the Wagga Wagga Art Gallery's 2026 Regional Artist Development (RAD) Exhibitions and Residencies program in New South Wales, Australia. The program offers three artist-in-residence opportunities and three exhibition opportunities, each including use of the gallery's E3 Art Space for up to four weeks, supported by funding from Create NSW. Artist Lieng Lay, a 2025 RAD residency recipient, is currently exhibiting drawings at the E3 Art Space and will host a free workshop in November 2025. Applications close on November 8, 2025.

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article local schedule Feb 11, 2026 visibility 2 link 2 artists

West Sacramento exhibit at Gallery 1075 features local artists for Black History Month

Gallery 1075 in West Sacramento is hosting a Black History Month art exhibition featuring works by local Black artists. The show runs through February, with a special reception on February 12 where artists will discuss their work with the community.

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article local schedule Mar 14, 2026 visibility 4

Photo gallery: Arts Commission showcases new space

The Arts Commission of Greater Toledo has officially unveiled its new headquarters and community art space. The move marks a significant transition for the organization, providing a modernized environment to host local exhibitions, administrative operations, and public programming in the heart of the city.

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article local schedule Jan 1, 2026 visibility 1 link 2 artists

Art shows, river cleanup, 'Kinky Boots' among Things to Do in Pueblo

This article is a local events calendar for Pueblo, Colorado, listing activities from January 2-10, 2026. It includes two art-related events: an opening reception for the 'Artful Echoes' exhibit at Steel City Art Works, celebrating the gallery's first anniversary, and a 'New Animal' gallery opening at The Ethos featuring animal-themed works by local artists. Other events include a river cleanup, a fiber arts social, a table tennis program for cognitive health, a book tasting, a literary open mic, a performance of the musical 'Kinky Boots,' a craft night, and a regional exhibit at the Sangre De Cristo Arts and Conference Center.

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article local schedule Apr 18, 2026 visibility 7 link 1 gallery

Mural artist will give Volunteer Millers program in Fulton

Mural artist and designer Eve Van Kampen is scheduled to present a public program hosted by the Volunteer Millers at the Windmill Cultural Center in Fulton. The event will showcase Van Kampen’s twenty-year career in large-scale public and commercial art, highlighting her portfolio of bold, colorful works that span the Midwest and Southern United States.

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article local schedule Apr 24, 2026 visibility 1

Want a sneak peek at Springfield Art Museum's progress? Take a tour

The Springfield Art Museum, closed for over a year for renovations and expansion, is offering guided hard hat tours starting April 25, 2026. Led by Museum Director Nick Nelson and Foundation Executive Director Kate Francis, the free tours require advance registration and safety gear, and will run on select Saturdays through August and Tuesdays through September. The project includes a new special exhibition gallery, collection study room, and a naturalized creek and trail, with a second phase pending city funding.

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article local schedule Apr 16, 2026 visibility 7

Artists invited to submit work for Niagara Falls Juried Art Exhibition

The City of Niagara Falls has issued a call for submissions for its upcoming Juried Art Exhibition, scheduled to run from August 6 to November 7, 2026. Local artists aged 18 and older are invited to submit works in various mediums, including painting, photography, and digital art, for display at the Niagara Falls Exchange Atrium Gallery. Registration is free and must be completed by May 30, 2026, with cash prizes to be awarded during an opening ceremony.

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article local schedule Apr 6, 2026 visibility 8

Community news: Art exhibit, library programs, dance marathon and more

Valparaiso University has partnered with the Emerging Artists Society of Chesterton to launch "Stories," a multi-media exhibition hosted at the Christopher Center Library. The show features a diverse range of works created by both campus members and local community artists, supported by a public reception and a display period running through mid-May.

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article local schedule Apr 3, 2026 visibility 5

Orozco Gallery to Host Month-long Pop-up Gallery and Community Event Series

Orozco Gallery is launching a month-long pop-up gallery and a series of community events. The initiative will feature rotating exhibitions and public programming designed to engage local audiences.

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article local schedule Mar 28, 2026 visibility 4

Chattanooga Now Events - Shuptrine's Gallery Open House Featuring Artist, Laura Scorey and Spring Salon Show!

Shuptrine's Gallery in Chattanooga is hosting an open house event featuring artist Laura Scorey and a Spring Salon Show. The event highlights Scorey's work alongside a curated selection of pieces from other artists in a seasonal group exhibition.

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article local schedule Mar 19, 2026 visibility 5

Photos | Santa Cruz County’s Community of Digital Artists set to open exhibition

The Community of Digital Artists (CODA) is launching its juried exhibition, "Color Stories: 2026," at the R. Blitzer Gallery in Santa Cruz. Featuring works from 54 local photographers, the show was curated by Shelby Graham, the former longtime director of the Sesnon Gallery at UC Santa Cruz. The exhibition includes a series of public programs, including a juror’s talk and artist presentations, running through early May.

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article local schedule Feb 12, 2026 visibility 2

New TOOLSONG Gallery opens in renovated MadJax space

A new art exhibition space, TOOLSONG Gallery, has opened in downtown Muncie, Indiana, within the MadJax Maker Force creative hub. The gallery, located in a renovated former transformer shaft of a historic industrial building, launched with an inaugural exhibition titled "Untied: On Process, Drift, and Letting Go" by artist Kevin R. Klinger.

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