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Telfair Academy unveils restored gallery dedicated to African American art history

Telfair Academy in Savannah has unveiled the Walter and Linda Evans Gallery of African American Art, a permanent gallery dedicated to late 19th and early 20th-century African American artworks. The gallery is named for collectors Walter and Linda Evans, who donated 28 works from their collection in 2023. The space, originally the Dining Room, underwent a full restoration and opens to the public on February 6, 2025, after a sold-out reception. The exhibition highlights the challenges and successes of African American artists and the emergence of cultural centers in the Midwest and Northeast, while also reflecting on Telfair's historical relationships with local African American artists.

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Arts Council Korea calls for applications for Seoul art residency

The Arts Council Korea (ARKO) is accepting applications for its ARKO Art Studio residency program in Seoul, which will host 10 visual artists—six international and four local—for two rounds in 2025. Selected artists receive private studio space in Pyeongchang-dong, cultural tours, mentorship, networking events, and studio visits with curators, culminating in a two-month group exhibition at the ARKO Art Center. The application deadline is February 18, with successful applicants announced on March 11.

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UNH Gallery of Art Exhibits InGathering

The University of New Hampshire Gallery of Art opened its Spring 2026 exhibition, InGathering, on January 20, with a reception held on January 23. Curated by UNH alum Alex Leith, the show features ten artists including several UNH alumni, with works ranging from oil paintings to glass blowing. The exhibition was organized on short notice after a construction-related scheduling gap, and emphasizes themes of community, nourishment, and shared energy.

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CaminARTE art walk returns with exhibits, music and events downtown

The CaminARTE art walk returns to historic downtown Laredo, Texas, on the first Friday of February. The event, organized by the Laredo Cultural District, features art exhibits, live music, and a Valentine's-themed market across multiple downtown venues including the Laredo Center for the Arts, Casa Ortiz, and La Posada Hotel. It showcases local and visiting artists, performers, and vendors, bringing activity to Iturbide Street.

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Aladdin artist to feature in Governor's Capitol Art Exhibition

The 2026 Governor's Capitol Art Exhibition will open at the Wyoming Capitol on February 9, featuring local artist Alexandra Hansen of Aladdin among 53 artists selected from 383 entries by 152 artists. The biennial exhibition, part of Wyoming's tribute to America's 250th anniversary, celebrates the state's landscapes, communities, and people. Hansen, a contemporary Western artist known for stylized vintage patina oil paintings, grew up on a South Dakota ranch and studied at Oklahoma State University. Kate Hlavin, Curator of the Coors Western Art Exhibit and Sale, served as guest juror. A public reception and awards ceremony will be held on February 26, with a People's Choice Award vote on the Wyoming State Museum Facebook page.

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Local artist ‘Tall Greg’ selected for inaugural residency at The Wyre

Local Asheville painter Greg "Tall Greg" Carr has been selected as the inaugural artist-in-residence for The Wyre, a new housing complex in the city's River Arts District. The year-long Brian Schick River Arts District Residency provides Carr with a rent-free apartment in exchange for hosting monthly art classes, creating a signature mural, and offering residents a behind-the-scenes look at his artistic process via social media.

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From Trash to Treasure: 21 Local Artists Transform Discarded Materials Into Art

Resource Depot in West Palm Beach, Florida, has opened its 8th Annual Waste to Wonder juried group exhibition. The show features 21 local artists who create artworks from discarded materials sourced from the organization's inventory, transforming items like textiles, plastics, and industrial scraps into sculptures and mixed-media pieces. The exhibition runs through February 26, 2026, in the Pam Sartory GalleRE at the depot's headquarters.

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AL probate office calls for Black History Month artwork ahead of show

The Montgomery County Probate Court in Alabama has issued an open call for artists to submit original works for a Black History Month exhibition titled 'Through the Artist’s Eye: Montgomery’s Black History.' The exhibition, which will run from February 13 to 28 at the Juliette Hampton Morgan Memorial Library, seeks works that reflect the city's African American history, culture, and experiences. Submissions are due by February 9 and should be sent to County Archivist Dallas Hanbury.

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article local schedule Jan 31, 2026 visibility 10 link 1 artist

Lewes artists’ exhibition to open Feb. 7 at Peninsula Gallery

The Peninsula Gallery in Lewes will host an exhibition of works by members of the Lewes Artists Studio Tour from February 7 to March 1. The show will feature over 30 original pieces from 14 local artists, spanning mediums from traditional painting to abstract fiber works and functional pottery. An opening reception on February 7 will allow the public to meet the artists.

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Salon-style art exhibition showing at Upstairs Artspace in February

Upstairs Artspace in Tryon, North Carolina, has opened its second biennial Salon d’Upstairs exhibition. The show features over 100 works by more than 70 local artists, ranging from high school students to professionals, displayed in a dense, salon-style format. The exhibition serves as both a community engagement initiative and a fundraiser, with sales proceeds split between the artists and the gallery.

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Tampa artist Fary Charles channeled rage, disappointment, and a desire to prove himself into his latest solo show

Artist Fary Charles, also known as Junkyrd, channeled personal struggles into his first major solo exhibition, "It's Yours," at The Tampa Edition in November 2025. The show featured some of his largest works and was motivated by a recent job loss and financial hardship. Several pieces sold, marking a significant step in his career.

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Visual Arts Studio Association explores colour and community in new “Yellow” exhibition

The Visual Arts Studio Association (VASA) is opening a new group exhibition titled "Yellow" on February 3, featuring 26 paintings by 10 local artists. The show explores the color yellow through diverse perspectives, including landscapes, abstracts, and still lifes, and will run until March 27 in the association's Corridor Gallery.

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Quimera Gallery ATX now open in East Austin

Quimera Gallery ATX, a new art gallery and event space founded by Praful Parmar and Pooja Parmar, opened its doors in East Austin on January 5, 2026. Located at 1815 Rosewood Avenue, the venue aims to showcase local Austin artists while also functioning as a flexible space for events like music performances, book readings, and fundraisers.

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Local artist to show works in Western Spirit Art Exhibition

Wildlife and aviation artist Priscilla Patterson from Post Falls has had her works accepted into the Cheyenne Days Western Spirit Art Exhibition. The exhibition will run from March 7 to April 19 at the Old West Art Museum in Cheyenne, with an online preview beginning February 13. Two of her watercolor paintings, "Lookouts" and "Quick Draw," will be featured, the latter depicting the fast-paced cowboy sport of mounted shooting.

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Check out City Hall's art gallery opening

The Sandusky Public Arts and Culture Commission is hosting an opening reception for the 2026 City Hall Art Gallery on February 5. The exhibition, themed "Journey," features work by local artists curated by the commission in collaboration with local artist and gallery owner Darian Shepherd.

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February at The Shops at Wailea: Art Exhibitions, Live Music and Cultural Evenings

The Shops at Wailea in Maui has announced a full schedule of art and cultural events for February. The lineup includes 'The Art of Aloha,' Maui's largest annual art exhibition hosted by Lahaina Galleries, and an 'Art Night' featuring five local galleries and a debut by artist Jeanne Bitz.

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Museum of Pell City opens 2026 with Art exhibition by Sundi Hawkins

The Museum of Pell City will launch its 2026 exhibition schedule with 'Sundi Hawkins Art,' a showcase of acrylic paintings by local artist Sundi Hawkins. The exhibition runs from February 5 to 21, featuring an opening reception on February 6 where the public can meet the artist and purchase her work.

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The New Zone Artist Collective is accepting submissions for biannual art exhibit

The New Zone Artist Collective in Eugene, Oregon, has opened submissions for its non-juried, biannual exhibition, 'Zone 4 All.' All submitted artworks will be displayed, and artists have the option to sell their work. The submission period runs through February 20, with a fee of $15 per piece, and artists can submit up to two works.

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'Ley Lines' a colourful, new community art exhibition created with local Redbridge residents launches this week at SPACE Ilford Gallery in East London

A new community art exhibition titled 'Ley Lines' has launched at SPACE Ilford Gallery in East London. The exhibition features 3D-printed and scanned artworks created by local Redbridge residents during a series of workshops led by artist Tadhg Charles. The interactive installation is designed to be tactile and accessible, with works displayed at various heights and formats to engage a wide audience, including children and people with disabilities.

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museum exhibitions schedule Jan 27, 2026 visibility 12 link 5 artists

NJCU Gallery to Unveil "HOME HERE," a Site-Specific Installation by 11 Women Artists on February 5

New Jersey City University (NJCU) Galleries will open "HOME HERE," a site-specific installation featuring 11 women artists from Jersey City, on February 5, 2026. Curated by NJCU alumna Lucy Rovetto, the exhibition runs through March 5 and explores themes of history and memory through overlapping, boundary-less works. Featured artists include Laia Cabrera, Nicole DeMaio, Isabelle Duverger, Jaz Graf, Katelyn Halpern, Jin Jung, Pat Lay, Tina Maneca, Cheryl R. Riley, and Jennifer Roberts, with a tribute to former NJCU art department chair Ward Mount.

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High School Art Exhibition Begins at City Hall

The High School Art Exhibition has opened at Irvine City Hall, showcasing works by student artists from the greater Irvine area. The annual survey includes pieces in digital media, drawing, mixed media, painting, photography, and sculpture, with awards for categories such as best original design and innovative use of materials. This year’s guest juror is Patrick Ballesteros, a San Diego-based artist and illustrator whose clients include Netflix and DisneyTV.

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museum exhibitions schedule Jan 26, 2026 visibility 13 link 2 artists

‘A force of nature’: Posthumous show at Lawrence gallery celebrates the feminist textile art of Becky Johnson

A posthumous exhibition at Off-Site Art Space in Lawrence, Kansas, celebrates the feminist textile art of Becky Johnson, who died in September 2025 at age 47 from bladder cancer. The show features her weavings and feltwork, including a floor loom programmed by Johnson where visitors can contribute to a communal weaving using scraps from her studio. Co-curated by Merry Sun, the exhibition spans two rooms and includes experimental pieces with materials like felt tucked into pockets, showcasing Johnson's prolific output from a brief year-and-a-half period in grad school.

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SPARC Gallery Open “The Best of Times” by Clifford Bailey & Emerging Artists 2026

SPARC Gallery in South Pasadena is opening two concurrent exhibitions: "The Best of Times," a solo show by painter Clifford Bailey, and "Emerging Artists 2026," featuring three up-and-coming sports photographers. Bailey, a School of Visual Arts graduate now based in Los Angeles, presents his imaginative and highly individualized paintings from January 31 to February 28, with an opening reception on January 31. The sports photography exhibition runs through February 20 and is free to the public, with both shows participating in the South Pasadena Arts Crawl on February 7.

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Judges announced for Birds of the Brush art show at Laredo Birding Festival

The Rio Grande International Study Center has announced the three judges for the 2026 Birds of the Brush art exhibition, part of the Laredo Birding Festival. The judges are Kassandra Romero, an artist and educator; Anakaren Escamilla, a Laredo-based artist focused on healing and feminine strength; and Raul Delgado, an avid bird photographer and member of the Monte Mucho Audubon Society. The free public event will take place February 5 at the Laredo Center for the Arts, featuring aviary-themed works from artists of all ages and skill levels.

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Local artists shine in Art Center shows

The Anton Art Center in Mount Clemens, Michigan, is presenting two winter exhibitions: the Michigan Annual LIII, featuring over 50 works from 35 artists across the state, and “Heartwork,” a themed show with nearly 40 works from 30 local artists. The Michigan Annual, now in its 53rd edition, received a record 390 submissions, making it the most competitive yet. The exhibitions run from January 31 to February 28, with an opening reception and awards ceremony on January 31.

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Explore the 22nd Aquarius Art Exhibition at Medina Library: Jan 31 - Mar 1

The 22nd Aquarius Art Exhibition, organized by the Medina County Art League, opens January 31, 2026, at the B. Smith Gallery in the Medina County District Library, Medina, Ohio. The show features over 100 affordable works by local artists in a variety of media, with a reception on opening day and a People’s Choice Award voted by visitors. The exhibition runs through March 1, 2026, and is judged by Akron artist Carolyn E. Lewis, OPA.

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museum exhibitions schedule Jan 22, 2026 visibility 11 link 1 artist

Highlanes Gallery opens 2026 with first solo exhibition by emerging artist James Moonan

Highlanes Gallery in Drogheda, Ireland, has opened its first exhibition of 2026 with 'Once Upon a Page', the debut solo show by emerging artist James Moonan. The exhibition features award-winning recent works alongside pieces Moonan created throughout his childhood, tracing his artistic journey. Moonan, a young creative with autism, has received national recognition in the Credit Union Art Competition. The opening was attended by the Mayor of Drogheda Michelle Hall, gallery director Aoife Ruane, representatives from Drogheda Credit Union, and members of the local community.

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Tend Space Art Center showcases new exhibit: 'Caretaker'

Tend Space Art Center in Chauncey, Ohio, has opened a new group exhibition titled 'Caretaker,' featuring works by five artists—Chloe Sampson, Zelda Thayer-Hansen, Ellie Dale, Julia Weber, and Isabella DeRose—all of whom attended Ohio University for their undergraduate degrees. Curated by Selena 'Len' Loomis, who also runs the campus galleries at OU’s School of Art and Design, the show explores themes of personal growth, self-care, and responsibility to others. The exhibition includes ceramics, sculpture, and performance-based photography, and is on display until Saturday at 48 Converse Street.

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museum exhibitions schedule Jan 19, 2026 visibility 12 link 1 artist

Pence Gallery unveils new exhibit

The Pence Gallery in Davis, California, will host a new exhibition titled “Worn” from January 9 to February 8, 2026, in its Learning Center Gallery. The show features works by local and regional artists that explore the relationship between clothing, fabric, identity, and memory. Curated by Katharine Schultz, the exhibition includes a range of media such as fiber art, painting, sculpture, and photography, with a standout piece by Yi-Chuan Chen titled “Souvenir 4,” made from the artist’s own hair. The gallery, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary, issued a public call for submissions in fall 2025 to encourage broad participation and accessibility.

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museum exhibitions schedule Jan 16, 2026 visibility 8 link 2 artists

I'm bringing my Bottoms exhibition to my home city

Sunderland-born artist photographer Dean Raymond Gooch is bringing his debut solo exhibition, "Bottoms," to his home city at the National Glass Centre's NGCA gallery. Opening January 31, the show features large photographic works, screenprints, and risograph prints that explore gay identity and communities through pop art, advertising, and fashion photography. Gooch, a recent University of Sunderland graduate and current MA student, was nominated for the New Blood Art - Emerging Art Prize 2025 and received The Lizzie Rowe Award. A second exhibition, "Smoke and Mirrors," opens simultaneously, featuring 15 contemporary artists who challenge traditional landscape representation through digital and mixed media.

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