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Traveling Through SFO Airport? Check Out the Art Museum

The SFO Museum at San Francisco International Airport offers travelers a unique cultural experience with multiple art exhibits throughout its terminals, including a permanent installation dedicated to Harvey Milk in Terminal 1, the AIDS Memorial Quilt in the International Terminal, and rotating displays on topics from vintage telephones to Afrofuturism. Curators Daniel Calderon and Nicole Mullen describe the museum’s 25 exhibition sites, its status as the only airport museum accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, and their goal of engaging passengers to look up from their phones and explore the art.

Seaport Art Walk accepting artist proposals for 2026 exhibition

The Seaport Art Walk in New Bedford, Massachusetts, is now accepting artist proposals for its 2026 edition, which will run from July 9 to October 31, 2026. The juried outdoor exhibition, themed “Good Trouble” in honor of the late Rep. John Lewis and the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, invites submissions of temporary sculptures, murals, or photography exploring civil disobedience, community organizing, and cultural resistance. Proposals are due by February 23, 2026, with stipends ranging from $250 to $2,500 per artwork.

Art studios to host free workshops for under 18s at youth exhibition

The Artery Studios in Worcester will host the Worcester 100 Youth Open Call Exhibition on November 29-30, featuring work by emerging young artists from the region. Alongside the exhibition, four free creative workshops for under-18s will be offered, including graffiti sessions with Rouse Signs and street artist Mr Sce, a rave art workshop with Sounds Omazing, and a teen art social. The event is supported by The Arts Society Worcester and Worcester City Council.

Absa Bank showcases 2023 L’Atelier Ambassador in solo exhibition

Absa Bank Ghana, in partnership with the L’Atelier Art Programme, hosted a solo exhibition in Accra featuring Edward Lawerh Dugbartey, the 2023 Absa L’Atelier Ambassador. The event drew art enthusiasts, collectors, curators, and young creatives to celebrate Dugbartey’s work and his contribution to Ghana’s visual arts scene. Dr. Paul Bayliss, Senior Specialist for Art and Museum Curatorship at Absa, emphasized the bank’s commitment to nurturing emerging African talent through masterclasses, international residencies, mentorship, and marketing support.

Gallery 66 in New Britain opens Tiny Art Exhibit featuring 21 artists

Gallery 66 in New Britain has opened its second annual Tiny Art Exhibition, showcasing over 60 small-scale original artworks by 21 local artists. The exhibition is curated and managed by Adrian Elliott, who expressed excitement about the event's return.

‘Fall of Freedom’ art exhibition coming to Bloomington this weekend

The 'Fall of Freedom: Fighting Fascism Through Art' exhibition opens this weekend in Bloomington, featuring over 40 works by eight local artists. The event runs Friday evening and Saturday at 714 W. Kirkwood Ave, with sculptures, paintings, ceramics, live music by Travers Marks, protest poster-making, and a 'Wall of Dissent.' Admission is free, with donations and art sales benefiting the Community Kitchen of Monroe County. Artists include main coordinator Paul Pruitt, Bert Gilbert, and Lance Pruitt, whose works respond to political themes including Donald Trump, fear as a political tool, and the struggles of farmers and immigrants.

Utah Tech University’s Sears Art Museum celebrates 25 years of Dixie Watercolor Society

Utah Tech University's Sears Art Museum is presenting "The 25th Anniversary Dixie Watercolor Society Exhibition," a juried art show and sale featuring over 150 original watercolor paintings by members of the Dixie Watercolor Society. The exhibition opens with a free public reception on November 21, 2025, and runs through January 9, 2026, with all works available for purchase to support the society's educational programs. A concurrent exhibition, "Highlights from the Sears Art Museum Collection: Watercolors from the West," will be on view in the Eccles Grand Foyer.

‘My personal language’: Edmonds artist to hold final exhibition

d'Elaine Herard Johnson, a 93-year-old artist from Edmonds, Washington, is preparing for her final exhibition in December. Born legally blind, she began sculpting and painting as a child, later earning a scholarship to Central Washington University and a master's degree from the University of Washington. Over her career, she has completed more than 1,200 paintings, exhibited in over 700 shows, and developed a Myth and Lore series since 1971. Her final show will feature works inspired by goddesses, reflecting her journey as a woman artist. Johnson plans to donate her estate, including her art, to Edmonds College to fund scholarships through its arts program.

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.

PICTURES: A Limerick art studio holds exhibition in aid of NOVAS

Hatters Castle Art Class and Studio held an exhibition at Dooradoyle Library in Limerick, Ireland, to raise funds for NOVAS, a charity supporting homeless and vulnerable people. The event featured artwork created by participants of the art class and studio, with proceeds going to the organization.

Iconic Images, Local Roots: Bernie Boston Exhibit Opens at Historic Pleasant Grove Church

Megan Clarke of Good Morning Washington visited McLean’s Historic Pleasant Grove Church to report on a new exhibition featuring the work of photographer Bernie Boston. Boston, a DMV native and longtime McLean resident, was the first African American member of the White House Press Corps and covered presidents from Truman through Clinton. He is best known for his iconic “Flower Power” photograph, which earned him a runner-up spot for the Pulitzer Prize. The exhibit showcases photographs spanning his career, including both celebrated images and candid shots of the photographer himself.

Renowned Perth artist opens ‘most authentic’ exhibition yet

More than 200 guests attended the sold-out opening night of Cher van Schouwen's solo exhibition "Emergence" at Gallery 360 in West Leederville, Perth. The event featured art, poetry, and live music, with over 25 pieces created over a year that van Schouwen describes as her most authentic work yet. The evening also served as a fundraiser for Homeless Healthcare, a local charity supporting homeless individuals.

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.

East Cobb painter to present holiday art exhibit in Buckhead

Lynne McDonald, an abstract artist and entrepreneur from East Cobb, will present a Holiday Art Exhibition at Serendipity Labs Buckhead in Atlanta on November 19, 2025. The event will feature the unveiling of her new pieces, with guests enjoying light refreshments. McDonald, who began painting in 2015 and became a full-time artist by 2020, creates vibrant organic artworks using acrylics and unconventional tools like blow torches and forks. She has sold works internationally and held over 18 shows, including 15 solo exhibitions.

Lytham Heritage Centre - Tony Fowler Art Exhibition

The Lytham Heritage Centre is hosting "Tony Fowler – A Retrospective Exhibition" from November 11 to 30, 2025, showcasing paintings and illustrations by local artist Tony Fowler. The exhibition features his popular scenes of Lytham and other subjects, reflecting his decades-long career as an artist and educator.

Austin Studio Tour goes citywide both weekends for the first time

The Austin Studio Tour, organized by the artist-run collective Almost Real Things, will take place over two weekends in November 2025 with over 300 official locations—the largest edition yet. For the first time, the tour is citywide both weekends instead of split between East and West Austin, and artists can choose which days to participate. A guidebook and interactive online map help visitors navigate by location, medium, or curated paths, and free bus tours are offered to feature lesser-known stops.

Hyde Park youth artists show Promontory Point paintings in citywide exhibition

Hyde Park youth artists Via McEwen and Asha A. Edwards showcased their paintings at the annual Marwen Art Fair, held on October 17, 2025, at Marwen, a downtown Chicago nonprofit offering free art classes to low-income students. The exhibition featured over 400 works from more than 150 young artists. McEwen, a 16-year-old Jones College Prep student, displayed intimate scenes including a portrait with her girlfriend and a figure painting from a Marwen class. Edwards, 23, presented sunset depictions inspired by Promontory Point, reflecting her experiences in Hyde Park and Bronzeville.

Fulham artists and potters open new exhibition

The Society of Fulham Artists and Potters (SoFAP) is holding its free autumn exhibition at Fulham Library from 9 to 16 November. Around 65 local artists will display paintings, sculptures, and Japanese-inspired ceramics, including works by Sylvie Joly, Zohreh Paykani, Izzy Hutchison, and Amanda Withey. All artworks are for sale, with the society's chair Rowena Vaughan highlighting the event as a celebration of community creativity.

‘The Heart of the Prairie’ art exhibit now open at Beck Gallery

M State's Charles Beck Gallery in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, has opened a new exhibition titled 'The Heart of the Prairie: Four Muses, Four Stories,' featuring works by four rural Minnesota artists: Della Conroy, Deb Connolly, Kerry Kolke Bonk, and Phyllis Joos. The show, which runs from November 6, 2025, through January 9, 2026, includes landscapes, florals, textured prints, and still-life pieces that celebrate the beauty and spirit of the prairie. A reception with the artists is scheduled for November 13.

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.

Dunedin Fine Art Center introducing new instructors through "Now in the Studio" exhibition

The Dunedin Fine Art Center (DFAC) in Florida is showcasing the work of three new instructors—Anders Fernbach, Ritu Haldar, and Betsy Ore Class—in the exhibition "Now in the Studio" at its upstairs gallery. The show features Fernbach's photo-realistic paintings and graphite pieces, Haldar's applique textile art, and Class's pastel water scenes, highlighting the artistic practice behind their teaching.

See art come to life at Studio 18 exhibition in Pembroke Pines. Here are details

The annual resident artist exhibition, Collective Matter, will open at Studio 18 Art Complex in Pembroke Pines on November 14, 2025, from 7 to 9 p.m. The exhibition features 17 resident artists working in painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics, installation, and mixed media, and will run through February 6, 2026. During the opening reception, guests can explore open studios, meet the artists, and enjoy live entertainment and complimentary refreshments. Admission is free and open to the public.

Ridgeline High School's 'A Little Glimpse' Art Exhibit to Open Nov. 7 at USU

Ridgeline High School in Millville, Utah, is presenting its seventh annual student art exhibition, "A Little Glimpse," at the Lyndsley Wilkerson Gallery in the Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence on the Utah State University campus. The show, running from November 7, 2025, through January 8, 2026, features advanced student works in ceramics, 2-D media such as watercolor, oil paint, pencil, ink, and pastels, as well as wire sculptures. Students participate in the entire process from creation to installation, with an opening reception for families and the community.

New coffee shop art trail planned for West Sussex for 2026

Four coffee shops across West Sussex will host the Creative Corners Art Trail from March 30 to April 10, 2026, transforming them into exhibition spaces for original artwork by Sussex-based artists. The trail was conceived by Jackie Matthews, a retired entrepreneur who was inspired by her mother and sister, both gifted artists who passed away in 2023 and 2024. Matthews partnered with Dementia Support at Sage House, pledging a share of proceeds to the charity. Artists are invited to submit works themed around food, drink, the South Downs, and the seaside, with a deadline of January 30, 2026.

ClaySA Exhibition + Studio Tours

ClaySA, a volunteer-led committee of ceramic artists and enthusiasts, is launching its inaugural ClaySA Exhibition + Studio Tours in San Antonio, Texas, running from November 8 to November 23, 2025. The month-long celebration begins with an opening exhibition titled "The Mark of the Hand: ClaySA’s Inaugural Exhibition" at Mercury Project, curated by Hilary Rochow, featuring works from local ceramic artists. Following the exhibition, two weekends of self-guided studio tours allow the public to visit artists' working studios, meet the makers, and learn about their processes, with a special closing celebration on November 29.

‘D.I.Y. in the District’ at MLK Library: An exhibition that celebrates D.C.’s artist run spaces

The article reports on the exhibition 'D.I.Y. in the District' at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library (MLK Library) in Washington, D.C., which celebrates the city's artist-run spaces. The show highlights the grassroots, self-organized venues that have shaped D.C.'s visual art scene, featuring works and histories from collectives and alternative galleries that operated outside traditional institutions.

Art exhibition reveals rescued greyhounds’ journeys from cruelty to hope

The article reports on the 'Ghosts of the Hunt' exhibition, a photography show hosted by Greyhound Welfare SA (GWA) in Cresta, Johannesburg. The exhibition features two photographic series: one by Dean Bush, founder of GWA, documenting greyhounds rescued from the Yat Yuen racetrack in Macau, China—a facility that killed 20,000 dogs over 54 years before closing in 2018—and another by professional photographer Warren Johnson, focusing on locally rescued greyhounds. The article also highlights ongoing controversies, including a recent auction in Bela Bela, Limpopo, where SA breeders paid R2.4 million for 65 greyhounds destined for international racing, and lobbying by the Amaphisi Hunters' Association to decriminalize dog hunting in South Africa.

New exhibition showcasing work of 37 local artists opens

A new exhibition titled 'Unseen' has opened at The Old School House in Boscombe, showcasing the work of 37 local artists. Curated by Millie Lake, a Fine Art graduate from Arts University Bournemouth, in collaboration with Open School Creative, the show runs from October 30 to December 12 and features paintings, prints, mixed media, and ceramics responding to the theme of being unseen. A free open house celebration on November 1 includes a creative writing session and a community music performance.

New studio comes up in Chandigarh to ‘give Tricity’s art culture a new boost’

Multifaceted artist Poonam Arora has established a new art studio called 'Studio Art Life' in NAC, Manimajra, Chandigarh, to support both emerging and established artists. The studio opened with a multi-artist exhibition featuring 14 artists, 22 paintings, three sculptures, and a collection of decoupage artworks, running from October 30 to November 2, 2025. Arora, who previously struggled to find exhibition spaces as a solo artist, aims to provide a collaborative platform for artists to create, exhibit, and connect.

‘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.