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Great Dunmow artist has painting featured in Harlow Open exhibition

Great Dunmow artist Mandy Whittick is among the selected participants in this year's Harlow Open exhibition at the Gibberd Gallery. Her acrylic painting, "Stocks and Tulips," was chosen from nearly 500 submissions by a panel of prestigious judges, including representatives from the Royal College of Art and the Cambridge School of Art. The annual showcase, organized by the Harlow Art Trust, features 205 works from regional creators and is curated this year by Laura Noble.

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article local schedule Apr 8, 2026 visibility 20 link 6 artists, 1 gallery

AOY Art Center’s 14th Juried Show set to open

The AOY Art Center in Yardley, Pennsylvania, is launching its 14th annual Juried Show, featuring 137 selected works from over 425 regional submissions. Curated by Amanda C. Burdan of the Brandywine Museum of Art, the exhibition spans various mediums including painting, sculpture, and photography. The show opens April 10 with a public reception and includes specialized honors such as the Frumi Cohen memorial award for wildlife art.

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article local schedule Dec 19, 2025 visibility 18 link 10 artists, 6 galleries

Where To See Art In London In The Evenings

This article from Londonist provides a guide to regular late-night openings at London art galleries, focusing on venues that stay open until at least 7pm on specific weeknights without special events. It lists the ICA (open Tuesday-Sunday until 11pm), South London Gallery (open until 9pm on Wednesdays), Wellcome Collection (open until 8pm on Thursdays), Whitechapel Gallery (open until 9pm on Thursdays with free entry), and the National Portrait Gallery (open late on Fridays). The guide emphasizes quiet, after-hours access for people with nine-to-five jobs who find it hard to visit during standard hours.

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article local schedule Apr 8, 2026 visibility 21 link 12 artists

Come for the Jeff Koons living sculpture, stay for the wine: A map of LACMA's David Geffen Galleries

The Los Angeles Times has published a guide to the new public park surrounding LACMA's David Geffen Galleries, designed by architect Peter Zumthor. The 3.5-acre campus features outdoor dining, a sculpture garden, and a 300-seat theater, with free public art including Jeff Koons' topiary "Split-Rocker," Chris Burden's "Urban Light," and works by Alexander Calder, Pedro Reyes, and Shio Kusaka. The article provides a detailed map of installations, amenities, and nearby attractions like the La Brea Tar Pits.

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article local schedule May 7, 2026 visibility 19 link 1 artist

MoMA Curatorial Eye Comes to Greenwich Art Society

Caitlin Chaisson, a curatorial assistant in the Department of Painting and Sculpture at The Museum of Modern Art, will serve as juror for the Greenwich Art Society’s 109th Annual Juried Exhibition. The show runs from May 14 through June 11 at the Bendheim Gallery in the Greenwich Arts Council’s space at 299 Greenwich Avenue, featuring selected works by local artists competing for a place in one of the town’s established juried art events.

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article local schedule Jun 3, 2025 visibility 24 link 1 artist, 1 gallery

Philadelphia Museum of Art has canceled The Philadelphia Show for 2026

The Philadelphia Museum of Art has canceled the Philadelphia Show for 2026, an annual antique, art, and design exhibition and fundraiser that has run since 1962. The museum confirmed the pause on Tuesday, citing the need to prioritize resources for its 150th anniversary and participation in the national America 250 commemoration in 2026. The 2025 edition featured over 40 dealers from Philadelphia, New York, London, France, Portugal, and across the U.S., showcasing decorative arts, antiques, fine arts, and jewelry. Exhibitors were informed in April that the 2026 dates were in jeopardy, and the museum has not committed to the show returning in 2027.

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article local schedule Nov 5, 2025 visibility 12 link 2 artists

vaillancourt fountain will be dismantled san francisco

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 Apr 6, 2026 source 2 sources visibility 17 link 1 artist

43rd Ellarsie Open Announces Juror Adam Welch: Accepting Submissions Until May 6th

The Trenton City Museum has launched the call for entries for the 43rd Ellarslie Open, appointing Adam Welch as the juror for the 2026 edition. Welch, the Executive Director of the Arts Council of Princeton and a former lecturer at Princeton University, will oversee the selection process for the prestigious regional showcase. Artists from the New Jersey and Pennsylvania areas are invited to submit digital entries through May 6, with the final exhibition scheduled to open on June 6 at the historic Ellarslie Mansion.

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article local schedule Jul 25, 2025 visibility 10 link 1 artist

Here Are 8 London Museums With Late Night Opening Hours — Offering You The Chance To See Exhibits After Dark

This article lists eight London museums and galleries that offer late-night opening hours on specific days, allowing visitors to explore exhibits after standard closing times. The featured institutions include the British Museum, National Portrait Gallery, Photographers' Gallery, Victoria and Albert Museum, Science Museum, and London Transport Museum, each with designated late evenings typically on Fridays or Saturdays.

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article local schedule Nov 23, 2025 visibility 9 link 3 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 May 7, 2026 visibility 14 link 1 artist

Accessibility through art broadening experiences at expanded Gallery

Newcastle Art Gallery in Australia has unveiled two groundbreaking accessibility commissions: a digital guide named Nancy and architectural-scale sculptures by artist Fayen d'Evie. The digital guide offers a 24-stop tour with audio, Auslan-interpreted video, and written descriptions, developed through a 'by community, for community' model involving d/Deaf consultants, Auslan interpreters, and First Nations consultants. The sculptural solution addresses the gallery's original floating staircases, providing safe navigation for visitors who are blind or have low vision. A panel talk and Auslan-interpreted tour on Saturday will highlight these initiatives.

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article local schedule Feb 21, 2026 visibility 17 link 9 artists, 1 gallery

Reception & Awards Ceremony: 91st Annual Student Art Exhibition

The School of Art at Ball State University is hosting its 91st Annual Student Art Exhibition at the Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery. This competitive juried show features a diverse range of media and styles produced by the university's student artists. The event includes a reception and awards ceremony on February 21, 2026, to honor outstanding student achievements.

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article local schedule Apr 18, 2026 visibility 11 link 1 artist, 2 galleries

Art Life gallery and shop to open on Forest Road

Artist Michael Twery is set to open Art Life, a new hybrid gallery and retail space located at 2912 Old Forest Road in Lynchburg. The grand opening is scheduled for April 19, 2026, featuring a diverse collection that spans fine art, handmade crafts, and unique collectibles.

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article local schedule Apr 8, 2026 source 2 sources visibility 15 link 3 artists

Student artists take center stage at ArtNow 2026 Exhibition

The New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU) has launched ArtNow 2026, its largest juried high school exhibition to date, featuring 97 student artists from 36 schools across Santa Clara County. Selected from over 600 submissions, the featured works respond to the theme "Before / Between / Beyond," exploring concepts of identity, heritage, and the future. The exhibition process is designed to mirror professional standards, requiring students to submit artist statements and undergo a rigorous selection process by a panel of arts professionals.

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article local schedule Apr 10, 2026 visibility 16 link 2 artists

Metro Detroit billboards feature pop art in 'open air museum'

International Outdoor, a Farmington Hills-based advertising firm, has launched an "open-air museum" across Metro Detroit featuring the work of French pop-street artist Jisbar. The initiative utilizes over 57 billboards and digital panels across three counties, displaying vibrant mashups of art history icons like the Mona Lisa with pop culture figures such as Bart Simpson and SpongeBob SquarePants. The exhibition, which runs through mid-June 2026, aims to transform the regional landscape into a public gallery accessible to commuters.

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article local schedule Jan 10, 2026 visibility 15 link 7 artists

Giant Runt Announces Open Call for 2026 Juried Group Exhibition, 2027 Solo Exhibition

Giant Runt, an artist-run gallery in Fort Worth, Texas, has announced an open call for a 2026 juried group exhibition. One selected artist will receive a $500 prize and a solo exhibition at the gallery in 2027. The call is open to artists of all media and locations, with the only requirement that artworks fit through a standard seven-by-three-foot door. Co-owners Cosmo Jones and Max Marshall will jury the show, which is scheduled to run from February 23 to April 11, 2026. Applications are due January 31, 2025.

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article local schedule Dec 5, 2025 visibility 8 link 1 artist

Arts Open – an exhibition growing with every year

The 2025 Arts Open by Guernsey Arts has opened at the George Crossan Gallery in St Peter Port, featuring over 130 artworks from 132 artists. The exhibition includes a wide range of media from oils and acrylics to embroidery and crochet, and drew a large crowd at its private preview event, with queues stretching through the Market Buildings. Organizers Louise Le Pelley and Jared Fox highlighted the inclusive, no-judgment submission process that welcomes both professional artists and first-time exhibitors.

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article local schedule Apr 20, 2026 visibility 8 link 2 artists, 1 gallery

Niagara Falls juried art show puts out call for artists

The Niagara Falls culture committee is accepting submissions for its annual juried art exhibition. Local artists have until May 30 to submit up to two original works in mediums like painting, photography, fibre, and digital art, with selected artists notified in June. The exhibition will run from August 6 to November 7 at the Atrium Gallery in The Exchange, featuring cash awards for emerging artists, the mayor's selection, and best in show.

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article local schedule Apr 19, 2026 visibility 18

More Than 100 PPS Student Art Pieces Are on Display at the Portland Art Museum This Summer

The Portland Art Museum is hosting the "HeART of Portland" exhibition, featuring over 100 artworks created by students from all 81 Portland Public Schools. The showcase includes a diverse range of media, from ceramics and rug tufting to screen-printed apparel and zines, and for the first time, the student work is being displayed in a professional gallery space within the museum's main building. The exhibition, which opened on Tax Day, serves as a tangible demonstration of the results of the city's unique arts tax.

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article local schedule Apr 13, 2026 visibility 16

Call for Entries Open for 56th National Juried Artists Exhibition

The St. Tammany Art Association (STAA) has launched its call for entries for the 56th National Juried Artists Exhibition, titled "The Summer Show." Open to artists across the United States, the competition offers $3,500 in total cash prizes, including a $2,000 Best of Show award. The exhibition will run from July 11 to September 12, 2026, at the STAA Art House in Covington, Louisiana, with New Orleans-based ceramicist and educator MaPó Kinnord serving as the guest juror.

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article local schedule May 13, 2026 visibility 9 link 2 artists

Summit County seeks artists to design public art benches for Silver Summit building

Summit County's Public Art Advisory Board has issued a call for artists to design and fabricate seven artistic benches for the exterior of the Silver Summit Services Building in Park City, Utah. The project includes two 8-foot and five 5-foot benches that must reflect themes of unity, community, justice, service, and law and order, while being durable enough to withstand deep snowfall, high winds, and temperature extremes. Proposals are due by May 22, with a pre-proposal meeting on May 15, and installation is planned for summer to fall 2026.

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article local schedule May 7, 2026 visibility 12 link 2 artists

Get out: Here's what's happening in Madison County

Mooneyham Art Gallery in Alton, Illinois, will host a dual-artist exhibition titled "Nature Framed and Authenticity Is the New Gimmick" on May 9, featuring new works by professional wrestler and painter Devin "Itchy" Gable alongside wildlife photographer Carol Bock. The event includes dessert from Dolci's Cafe and Bakery and music by Psychedelic Symphony, and is free and open to the public.

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article local schedule May 6, 2026 visibility 16 link 4 artists

"For me, art is less about the finished piece and more about the journey"

Rotherham-born, Sheffield-based textile artist Jodie Cooper, who specializes in free-motion embroidery, discusses her journey from completing a degree in Fine and Applied Arts at University Centre Rotherham to becoming a full-time artist. She was commissioned by ArtWorks Together International and East Midlands Railway to create a tactile tapestry installation at Sheffield Train Station, running until 15 June, which explores themes of travel anxiety, neurodiversity, and accessibility. Cooper also shares her work through ArtWorks Together International Festival at Millennium Gallery and local art markets.

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

B.A. exhibition gives seniors sendoff: Senior art students exhibit their best pieces at the Myers Fine Arts Building

SUNY Plattsburgh Art Museum recently hosted the 2026 B.A. Art and Design Senior Show at the Myers Fine Arts Building, showcasing the capstone projects of graduating art students. The exhibition featured a diverse range of media, including ceramics, sculpture, painting, and textiles, with notable works such as Kate LaPoint’s fiber art and Alexis Adamkowski’s botanical-themed figurative paintings. Curated by Museum Director Tonya Cribb and the art faculty, the show served as a formal introduction to professional gallery standards for the emerging artists.

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article local schedule Aug 20, 2025 visibility 12 link 12 artists

Blue Fern Artists Collective Gallery will host grand opening in Peterborough on Sept. 5

Blue Fern Artists Collective Gallery will hold its grand opening and ribbon-cutting on Friday, Sept. 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. at 40B Main St. in Peterborough, N.H., in a space formerly occupied by Grey Horse Candles. The gallery, founded by Deborah Caplan and a group of local artists, had a soft opening during the Aug. 8 Night Market. It features 18 artists working in diverse media including paintings, drawings, collage, multimedia, ceramics, felting, jewelry, leather work, and photography. The collective is collaboratively owned and run, with each artist paying a nonrefundable buy-in and monthly dues, and working two shifts per month. Artists receive 82% of sales profits, far above the typical 40-50% gallery commission. The gallery is also partnering with MAXT Makerspace to showcase makers’ work and plans to host classes, art history lectures, poetry readings, and evening events in the adjacent alley.

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article local schedule Aug 8, 2025 visibility 9 link 1 artist

State Fair Rejects: Art that didn’t make the Fine Arts Competition

The article discusses artworks that were rejected from the Fine Arts Competition at the State Fair, highlighting the pieces that did not make the cut. It provides insight into the selection process and the criteria used by judges, as well as showcasing some of the rejected works and the artists behind them.

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article local schedule Jun 13, 2025 visibility 12 link 1 gallery

Venkatappa Art Gallery reopens in Bengaluru after renovation

The Venkatappa Art Gallery in Bengaluru has reopened after months of renovation, coinciding with its Golden Jubilee year. The refurbished space now features dedicated sections for artists K Venkatappa and KK Hebbar, five mini galleries for rotating exhibitions, a curated bookstore, a state-of-the-art restoration room, a sculpture park, and improved accessibility with ramps and elevators. The gallery displays 436 objects by Venkatappa, 68 works by Hebbar, and 26 sculptures by Rajaram. The renovation, led by Brigade Foundation at a cost of Rs 10 crore, began in March 2024.

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article local schedule Apr 18, 2026 visibility 17

From Creators to Curators: MHS students get hands-on museum training ahead of annual Festival of the Arts

AP Art students from Meridian High School participated in a professional curation and installation master class at the Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (The MAEX). Led by curator Christina McField, the students transitioned from artists to curators, learning the technical and conceptual requirements for mounting a professional museum exhibition.

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article local schedule Apr 4, 2026 visibility 10

6 x 6 Community Art – Final Week for Entries!

The 6 x 6 Community Art initiative is in its final week for submissions. The project invites community members to create and submit original artworks on a standardized 6-inch by 6-inch square format for a public exhibition.

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article local schedule Apr 1, 2026 visibility 8

Arts events feature a book launch, art gallery opening, soap carving … soap carving?

Northland Pioneer College’s Performing Arts Department is set to debut a world-premiere theatrical adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic novel, "Emma." The production, which opens on April 10 at the college’s Performing Arts Center in Snowflake, Arizona, offers a fresh take on the beloved story of a well-meaning but meddlesome matchmaker.

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