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article local schedule Oct 16, 2025 visibility 5 link 5 artists, 2 galleries

Artists open their doors to the public at Gowanus Open Studios, Oct. 18-19

Gowanus Open Studios returns on October 18-19, inviting the public into the studios of hundreds of local artists across dozens of locations in Brooklyn. The event, organized by Arts Gowanus, features individual studio visits, group shows, and two featured exhibitions: "Add/Subtract" curated by Tegan Brozyna, and a retrospective of the late Samuel Heller. Highlights include the first affordable artist studios secured through the 2021 Gowanus rezoning, with about 22 new subsidized spaces opening at The Shop BK and Society Brooklyn, where artists like Mayowa Nwadike now work after winning a lottery for affordable space.

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article local schedule Oct 15, 2025 visibility 9 link 2 artists, 2 galleries

Milwaukee art gallery owner working tirelessly to keep her space open amid potential foreclosure

Fatima Laster, owner of the 5 Points Art Gallery & Studios in Milwaukee’s 5 Points neighborhood, is facing potential foreclosure on the building she purchased in 2018. She acquired the property through the city’s ARCH loan program and financed it with a five-year loan from the Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s Impact Investing program. The balloon payment of $260,000 is due by December 1, 2025. Laster has been fundraising to save the space, which has hosted hundreds of artists and thousands of visitors. Her current immersive installation, “Interrupted: Cash for Homes,” replicates her grandparents’ home and addresses gentrification and housing displacement on Milwaukee’s north side.

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article local schedule Sep 26, 2025 visibility 4 link 2 artists, 2 galleries

Dive Into San Francisco’s Art Scene At SF Open Studios This Fall

SF Open Studios, organized by the nonprofit ArtSpan, returns for its 40th anniversary in 2025, running from September 19 to October 19. The month-long event invites the public into hundreds of local artists' studios across San Francisco, divided by neighborhood each weekend, and includes a group exhibition at SOMArts, guided walking tours, and an Art Tasting event. Participating neighborhoods range from Noe Valley and the Mission to Hunters Point Shipyard Artists, with some "Choice Artists" hosting independent open-studio events throughout the month.

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article local schedule Aug 25, 2025 visibility 3 link 3 artists, 3 galleries

River Press Is Opening Its First Micro Exhibition

River Press, a new art studio and shop in Milwaukee's Riverwest neighborhood, is opening its first micro-exhibition on August 29. The inaugural show, titled "Life Should Make More Sense Than This," features a solo presentation by Milwaukee artist Sarah Jane Sutterfield, including metallic monotypes and three sculptural pieces exploring love, grief, and transformation. The exhibition runs through November, with a reception from 5-9 p.m. on opening night.

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trending_up market schedule Aug 1, 2025 visibility 4 link 2 artists, 2 galleries

De Sarthe to open new 10,000-square-foot gallery in Hong Kong’s Southside art district.

Hong Kong gallery De Sarthe has announced it will relocate to a larger 10,000-square-foot space in the Wong Chuk Hang neighborhood, opening September 20th in Vita Tower within the city’s Southside art district. The new gallery will feature separate exhibition areas for contemporary art and 20th-century masterworks, marking a major expansion as the gallery celebrates its 15th anniversary in Hong Kong. Founder Pascal de Sarthe emphasized the continued importance of physical gallery spaces for meaningful dialogue between artists and audiences, even in a digital age.

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article local schedule Jul 24, 2025 visibility 5 link 4 artists, 3 galleries

New art gallery opens in old Boyle Heights Sears building

A new art gallery, Mark Jude Gallery, has opened in the historic Sears building in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles. The 5,000-square-foot space, plus a repurposed satellite gallery, occupies part of the 1.8-million-square-foot former Sears mail-order plant, which closed in 1992 and shut its store in 2021. The gallery features works by artists Megan Mueller, Antonio Kim, and Caterina Piccardo, and plans to host immersive exhibitions including performance art, experimental film, and interactive storytelling. Owner Mark Jude, a former executive chef at the Smithsonian Institution, moved the gallery from the Arts District to take advantage of lower rent and more space.

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article local schedule Jul 17, 2025 visibility 2 link 4 artists, 1 gallery

The ‘Art Couple’ of Cardiff to showcase work at The Cali Life Gallery grand opening

The Cali Life Gallery in Cardiff, California, is holding its grand opening on July 26, featuring a joint exhibition by local artists Rosemary KimBal and Raymond Elstad for the first time. Rosemary, a Zen painting master, and Raymond, a former dance photographer turned linocut artist, met in 1987 at one of her brush painting classes and later married. The gallery, owned by artists Greg and Rachel Cali, aims to showcase local talent and California-inspired art.

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article local schedule Jul 15, 2025 visibility 2 link 3 artists, 3 galleries

Post From Community: New Art Studio, Shop and Gallery coming to Riverwest Neighborhood with Grand Opening on August 2, 2025

River Press, a new art studio, shop, and gallery featuring exclusively Milwaukee-local artists, is opening in Milwaukee's Riverwest neighborhood. Founded by local printmaker Mya Giuliani, the space will host a grand opening on August 2, 2025, with coffee from Ella's Café, a tintype photographer, and a tattoo flash event with Patchwork Collective. The venue will sell affordable art from over 40 local artists, with prices ranging from $5 to $300, and will feature a rotating Micro Gallery starting with Sarah Jane Sutterfield's exhibition 'Life Should Make More Sense Than This' on August 29.

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article local schedule Jun 20, 2025 visibility 1 link 3 artists, 4 galleries

Empire Arts Gallery builds community through exhibitions and tattoos

Empire Arts Gallery in Kirkwood, founded in 2020 by Brandi Smart and Malia Rifkin, operates as a hybrid space combining an art gallery, a tattoo studio, and a boutique. Gallery coordinator and tattoo artist Jessica Locklar, along with manager Sara Slick, run the space, hosting exhibitions for local artists while also offering tattoo services in a welcoming, femme-operated environment. The gallery fosters community by blending art sales, exhibitions, and tattooing in a symbiotic model.

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article local schedule Jun 5, 2025 visibility 3 link 3 artists, 3 galleries

New gallery in Garnethill to celebrate Glasgow's street art and graffiti scene

A new gallery called Grateful Gallery is opening at 50 Hill Street in Glasgow's Garnethill neighborhood, founded by artists Ciaran Globel and Panda McGlone. The public opening is set for Friday, June 6, 2025. The duo, who have been friends since 2006, aim to create a welcoming space dedicated to Glasgow's street art and graffiti scene. The gallery will sell affordable prints, merchandise, and artwork from local street artists, with a rotating monthly floor show; the inaugural exhibition, titled "Friends," runs from June 6 to July 3. The space has been renovated with community help, and a crowdfunder raised nearly £12,000 from over 300 supporters.

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article local schedule Apr 30, 2025 visibility 1 link 5 artists, 3 galleries

Welcome to the Neighborhood: Art Gotham, 4 St. Mark’s Place

Art Gotham, a contemporary art gallery specializing in emerging artists, has opened at 4 St. Mark's Place in the East Village, a space with historical ties to Alexander Hamilton's family and formerly home to the iconic punk store Trash and Vaudeville. Founder Kimberly Salib (also known as Kimberly Dawnly), a former investment banker turned artist and gallerist, moved the gallery from SoHo to this larger location to expand her mission of supporting early-career artists, with exhibitions like a solo show by J.J. Ellis and the group show 'Brooklyn NOW!'.

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article news schedule Apr 15, 2026 visibility 5

lincoln center mural kicks off project improve access damrosch park 1234781277

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts has unveiled a new large-scale mural titled "The Future We Create" by Spanish artist Vanesa Álvarez and local artist Derval Fairweather. Installed on construction fencing along Amsterdam Avenue, the vibrant public artwork was produced in collaboration with the nonprofit ArtBridge. The design was informed by community workshops involving local residents and students, transforming a temporary urban barrier into a celebratory visual narrative.

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article news schedule Feb 12, 2026 visibility 3

experts believe hidden tunnel in new york museum was used as safe house by slaves during civil war 1234773196

Archaeologists and historians have discovered a hidden tunnel and concealed space within the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan. The small opening, found beneath a built-in dresser on the second floor, leads to a 2x2-foot area with a ladder, suggesting the 1832 home was used as a safe house on the Underground Railroad, aiding people escaping slavery before and during the Civil War.

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gavel restitution schedule Mar 27, 2026 visibility 11

Hidden Underground Railroad Passage Discovered at New York Museum Faces Development Threat

The Merchant's House Museum in New York discovered a hidden passageway within a set of drawers, used to conceal people escaping slavery via the Underground Railroad. The find, linked to the home's original abolitionist owner Joseph Brewster, has significantly increased public interest in the historic site.

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article local schedule Apr 28, 2026 visibility 4 link 8 artists

Check Out JP First Fridays at Galleries, Studios, Art Spaces (and a Famous Bench) on May 1

Jamaica Plain First Fridays returns on May 1, 2025, from 5:30-8:30 pm, featuring six locations that showcase painting, photography, multi-media works, and a famous bench. Highlights include artist Matthew Hincman celebrating the 20th anniversary of his guerrilla-style bench on Jamaica Pond, plus exhibitions at Eliot School Annex, JP Clay, Green Street Photo Collective, Jameson & Thompson Picture Framers, and Boston Cyberarts Gallery. The event is free and walkable.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 23, 2026 visibility 5 link 3 artists

Haiti’s Visionary: Edouard Duval-Carrié previews Venice-Bound work in Little Haiti

Haitian-American artist and curator Edouard Duval-Carrié has been selected to represent Haiti at the 61st Venice Biennale, titled "Smaller Keys." Ahead of the exhibition, he is opening his Little Haiti studio for a rare one-night preview on Friday, April 24, organized alongside the Tout-Monde Art Foundation. The preview includes a conversation with art historian Erica Moiah James and features works that were not sent to Venice but share the same themes of Haitian history, African connections, and diaspora. Duval-Carrié's Biennale theme centers on the question, "What did Africa bring to the world?" His selection was posthumously confirmed from the notes of chief curator Koyo Kouoh, the first African woman appointed to the role, who passed away last year.

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article local schedule Apr 23, 2026 visibility 5 link 1 artist

LMDC’s ‘Chance 4 Change’ program partners with Portland Museum to display inmates’ art

Louisville Metro Department of Corrections (LMDC) has partnered with the Portland Museum to display artwork created by inmates in the 'Chance 4 Change' program, a voluntary 90-day substance abuse treatment initiative. The exhibition, titled 'Human, Too,' features paper-based works by at least ten inmates and will run through the end of August, with a public reception scheduled for Friday evening.

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article local schedule Apr 22, 2026 visibility 4 link 3 artists

Tiny Gallery Trail in Elmwood opens this Saturday

The ElmArt Collective is launching the Tiny Gallery Trail in Elmwood this Saturday, April 25. The one-mile trail features five custom-built boxes hosting rotating exhibitions, with the inaugural show titled 'Elmwood!' featuring work by five local artists. The opening event includes a beer garden kickoff, an art bike parade, artist meet-and-greets, and family-friendly activities.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 14, 2026 visibility 6 link 10 artists

A Legacy of Fun & Focus: “Mini Art Museum” at the Contemporary at Blue Star, San Antonio

The Contemporary at Blue Star in San Antonio is hosting a retrospective of the "Mini Art Museum," a unique institution founded in 2013 by Mary Cantú and Gabriela Santiago. The exhibition features nearly 100 business-card-sized artworks by prominent local artists, presented within an immersive, miniature neighborhood installation. This showcase serves as a tribute to Cantú, a significant figure in the San Antonio art community who passed away in 2025.

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article local schedule Apr 10, 2026 visibility 9 link 4 artists

Must-See Events and Exhibits at Scottsdale Arts

Scottsdale Arts has unveiled a diverse spring lineup of programming across its various venues, featuring a mix of milestone celebrations, contemporary exhibitions, and community events. Highlights include the 50th-anniversary ARTrageous Gala on April 11, the opening of Nancy Kravetz’s solo exhibition, and the 20th anniversary of Cycle the Arts, a citywide public art bicycle tour. The schedule also integrates performing arts with appearances by Americana musicians Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors and a showcase of Arizona-based choreographers.

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museum exhibitions schedule Mar 4, 2026 visibility 6 link 3 artists

New Colorado Springs exhibit features yard art by more than 30 artists

The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College has launched "Where I Learned to Look: Art from the Yard," an exhibition featuring works by more than 30 artists. Curated by artist and art historian Josh T. Franco, the show explores how residential yards serve as creative spaces between the private home and the public world. The display includes a diverse range of objects, from a functional windmill and an oversized cornhole set to a decorated Volkswagen Beetle and sculptures inspired by real estate signs.

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museum exhibitions schedule Jan 30, 2026 visibility 6 link 2 artists

This Quirky Love Hotel-Themed Art Exhibition At Joo Chiat Has NSFW But Cute Merch Like “Kurex” Condoms

Heartware Store & Gallery in Singapore's Joo Chiat neighborhood is hosting a pop-up exhibition titled 'Ikuiku Love Hotel,' a collaboration with Taiwanese artist Ikuiku. The show transforms the space into a love hotel-themed environment, complete with a reception counter, mock hotel room, and bathroom set, all featuring the artist's vibrant, character-driven artworks that explore themes of sexuality and intimacy with playful, cheeky humor.

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museum exhibitions schedule Dec 10, 2025 visibility 6 link 11 artists

Inside Overtown’s 'Everyday People,' the Soul Basel exhibit celebrating Black art and community

The 'Everyday People' exhibition, part of Miami's Soul Basel celebration, has opened in Overtown across three venues: the City of Miami Black Police Precinct Courthouse and Museum, the Overtown Performing Arts Center, and The OVRTWN Corner. Featuring over 80 artworks by Black artists from around the world, the exhibit is curated by Terrance Cribbs-Lorrant, executive director of the Black Police Precinct Museum, and Elijah Rashaed, a curator from the Dayton, Ohio NAACP. The show includes historic works from the Miami Black Art Workshop, a pioneering 1970s collective that helped ignite South Florida's Black visual arts movement, and will run through March 2026.

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

Sligo’s Dream Horizons – A Celebration of Local Creativity exhibition open in Sligo

An art exhibition titled "Sligo's Dream Horizons – A Celebration of Local Creativity" has opened at the ATU Library in Sligo, featuring works by artists supported by HSE Disability Services' Ballytivnan Training Centre. The exhibition, which runs from November 25 to December 12, 2025, showcases the artists' unique perspectives on Sligo's scenic beauty and cultural landmarks, guided by art tutor Jenny Cooper. The project was developed in collaboration with Johanna Archbold and the ATU Library team.

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museum exhibitions schedule Dec 1, 2025 visibility 6 link 2 artists

Soul Basel 2025 turns historic Overtown into a Miami Art Week stage

Soul Basel, a signature cultural showcase rooted in Miami's Historic Overtown, returns December 2–7, 2025, spotlighting the art and heritage of the African diaspora. The event features exhibitions, performances, and community activations across multiple locations including the 9th Street Pedestrian Mall, Black Archives Lyric Plaza, and Brightline MiamiCentral, with highlights such as the Miami MoCAAD 10th Anniversary Exhibition and the Everyday People Exhibit.

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trending_up market schedule Sep 1, 2025 visibility 3 link 3 artists

Frieze opens permanent base in Seoul

Frieze is opening a permanent exhibition space in Seoul called Frieze Seoul House, set to debut alongside Frieze Seoul 2025. Located in a former home in the Yaksu-dong neighborhood, the venue will model itself after Frieze's No. 9 Cork Street in London, offering temporary selling spaces for galleries from out of town. The space will also host non-commercial programming, including exhibitions by architects, film-makers, and fashion designers, as well as talks and lectures. Frieze will relocate its Seoul office to the building, which was designed in 1988 and renovated by local studio Samuso Hyoja.

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museum exhibitions schedule Aug 21, 2025 visibility 3 link 3 artists

Diego Montoya's drag designs are art, and a major museum finally agrees

Diego Montoya, a fashion and costume designer known for his work on RuPaul's Drag Race and HBO's We're Here, has opened a solo exhibition titled 'Resplendent Dreams: Reawakening the Rococo' at the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields. The show, running from June 6, 2025 to March 29, 2026, features costumes created for drag queens including Sasha Velour, Blair St. Clair, Kandy Muse, Jimbo, and Miz Cracker, as well as a new commission 'Rocaille' made for the museum. Montoya worked with exhibition designer Mandie Holden to present the costumes on custom mannequins that evoke drag silhouettes rather than standard fashion displays.

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museum exhibitions schedule Jul 23, 2025 visibility 5 link 3 artists

Boston’s streets transform into open-air galleries

Boston has launched its first-ever citywide public art exhibition, the Boston Public Art Triennial, titled "The Exchange." The exhibition features 21 large-scale installations by local and international artists placed across neighborhoods including Dorchester, Roxbury, Mattapan, Downtown Crossing, and the Charlestown Navy Yard. Works address themes such as indigeneity, sustainability, shared humanity, affordable housing, and Black motherhood. The triennial also includes an accelerator program that funds and supports local artists with professional development. The exhibition runs through October 31, 2025, with over 100 associated events citywide.

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museum exhibitions schedule May 23, 2025 visibility 1 link 2 artists

Mural Arts’ ‘No Place Like Home’ student exhibition champions the importance of art education

Mural Arts’ Art Education program presented its annual student exhibition, “No Place Like Home,” at a transformed exposed-brick home in Philadelphia’s Northern Liberties neighborhood. The two-day show featured artwork from over 100 students ages 11 to 18 who attend the organization’s after-school art courses. The gallery space was turned into a whimsical house with themed rooms, including a bedroom, kitchen, and living room, displaying drawings, paintings, and craft projects such as paper flowers, painted clouds, and papier-mâché pets. Mural Arts founder Jane Golden spoke at the opening, emphasizing the importance of art education access for all Philadelphia youth.

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article culture schedule Mar 19, 2026 visibility 9

Meet the Seattle families living communally to bring down costs – in pictures

A new housing development in Seattle called Corvidae Co-op offers an affordable, communal living model. The 10-unit complex in the Beacon Hill neighborhood, designed by Allied8 and funded via a Frolic Community model, sells homes for less than half the city's median price, with units starting at $180,000. Residents, ranging from children to retirees, share kitchens, decks, laundry, and a guest unit.

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