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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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Opening reception for 'Reclaimed and Reimagined: Art from Found Objects'

The Craignair Gallery in Spruce Head, Maine, is hosting an opening reception for 'Reclaimed & Reimagined: Art from Found Objects,' a solo exhibition by Maine-based assemblage artist Kharris B. The event takes place on January 21 from 4 to 6 p.m., featuring live piano music by Beverly Pacheco and complimentary refreshments from The Causeway Restaurant. Kharris B. works in stained glass, batik, collage, pencil sketches, furniture, and curiosities, often using found objects and salvaged materials. The exhibition runs through March 9.

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Hub for creatives: Art gallery opens in Fox River Grove, hopes to be gathering point for local artists

Artist Pat Marek has opened a new contemporary art gallery called All Ways in Fox River Grove, Illinois, located across from the public library. The inaugural exhibition features works by Marek and other Midwest-based contemporary artists including Lucie Van Der Elst, Zor Zor Zor, David Krzeminski, Nick Jackson, Garrett Luczak, and Crystal Lake native Ryan Tippery. A grand opening is scheduled for January 9, with regular hours and private viewings to follow. Marek, a Fox River Grove native who returned two years ago, also founded the Fox River Art Club six months ago, which quickly attracted a strong local following.

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What's on in Leamington this weekend: Run club, markets and art exhibition

This weekend in Leamington, the Friday market continues with local produce, clothing, handmade items, and baked goods, organized by CJ's Events Warwickshire. Additionally, the 'Childish Things' exhibition is on display at Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum, featuring artworks and objects from the museum's collection that explore childhood, including Anne Finlay's 'Study For A Woman's Life', alongside toys, games, and social history objects. The exhibition runs from October 24 to February 1, 2026, and is free to attend. A run club hosted by Sculpt also takes place on January 8.

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January 2026 Opening Reception at the Bush Barn Art Center

The Bush Barn Art Center in Salem, Oregon, will host an opening reception on January 9, 2026, for four new exhibitions. The shows include Yuji Hiratsuka's "Personal Mythology: Color Intaglio" in the A.N. Bush Gallery, Sam Marroquin's "Inhabit: Reflections of Us" in the Focus Gallery, and SAA Represented Artists in the Camas and Annex Galleries. The free public event runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., with artist introductions at 6:00 p.m.

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museum exhibitions schedule Jan 6, 2026 visibility 15 link 2 artists

‘Augustana High School Invitational’ to Open at University’s Eide/Dalrymple Gallery

The Eide/Dalrymple Gallery at Augustana University will host its annual 'Augustana High School Invitational' from January 15 to February 6, 2025, featuring over 110 artworks by students from 22 regional high schools. The exhibition includes a range of mediums such as ceramics, drawing, digital art, photography, mixed media, painting, printmaking, and sculpture, with a closing reception and awards ceremony on February 6. The show is juried by Augustana Art Department faculty, and junior and senior artists can participate in portfolio reviews for Pro Artis Scholarships worth up to $8,000.

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Sculpture by the Sea to return to Cott in 2026 after 2025 hiatus

Sculpture by the Sea, the iconic outdoor art exhibition at Cottesloe Beach in Western Australia, will return in March 2026 after a one-year hiatus. The 18-day event, running from March 6-23, will feature over 70 sculptures by local and international artists and is expected to draw over 200,000 visitors. The 2025 edition was cancelled due to a $700,000 funding shortfall after multiple federal arts packages ended. In response, the Federal Government committed $1.5 million for the next two years, and the State Government added $570,000 through Tourism WA and Lotterywest, which also supports an Access and Inclusion Program for visitors with disabilities. An indoor exhibition of 120 smaller works will be held at Sea View Golf Club.

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

Art exhibition weekend raises more than £25,000

Three Suffolk women—journalists Mai Noman and Nicola Gooch, and curator Mary George—organized a weekend art exhibition titled 'From Suffolk to Gaza with Love' at Noman Studio in Monks Eleigh, raising over £25,000 for the UK charity Medical Aid for Palestinians. The event featured paintings and sculptures donated by 70 artists, attracted 200 attendees on opening night, and included Palestinian cultural elements such as oud music by Reem Anbar, Arabic cakes, and a talk by a Suffolk aid worker.

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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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museum exhibitions schedule Dec 18, 2025 visibility 11 link 3 artists

“Arteries with Wings”: Mai al-Halwani opens her Art Exhibition in Homs

Syrian visual artist Mai al-Halwani opened her latest exhibition, “Arteries with Wings”, at the Palace of Culture in Homs on Wednesday, December 18. The show features 40 paintings in her signature expressionist style, combining miniature art and decorative motifs to explore themes of life, freedom, and resilience. Organized by the Union of Visual Artists, the exhibition marks al-Halwani's first in Homs since the city's liberation, with some pieces referencing the Syrian revolution. Half of the proceeds will go to the Syrian Development Fund.

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SCV News | SCAA Gallery 2026 Calendar of Art Exhibits Released

The Santa Clarita Artists Association (SCAA) Gallery has released its 2026 calendar of art exhibits, detailing a year-long schedule of shows and events at the gallery. The announcement outlines upcoming exhibitions, opening receptions, and featured artists for the year, providing a roadmap for the local art community and visitors.

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museum exhibitions schedule Dec 11, 2025 visibility 6 link 2 artists

‘Digital Meets Creativity’ – Seminar & Exhibition featuring Korean Media Artists at UNESCO

UNESCO hosted a seminar and exhibition titled 'Digital Meets Creativity' on September 12, 2016, at its headquarters in Paris, featuring Korean media artists Han Ho and Byeong Sam Jeon. The exhibition, 'Technology in Contemporary Art,' showcased works that blend digital technologies with artistic practice, including Han Ho's holographic and LED installations and Jeon's interactive video and kinetic pieces. The event was part of 'KOREA-UNESCO week' and included remarks from UNESCO Director General Irina Bokova, Korean Ambassador Byong Hyun Lee, and Assistant Director General Francesco Bandarin.

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article local schedule Dec 10, 2025 visibility 9 link 1 artist

Mvskoke Waters Gallery: Grand Opening

Mvskoke Waters Gallery, the first tribally owned art gallery in the Tulsa metropolitan area, announces its grand opening on December 13, 2025, in Jenks, Oklahoma. The inaugural exhibition, titled "Mvskokvlke: Road of Strength," features works by over 20 Muscogee artists and is co-curated by Muscogee artist Bobby C. Martin, who describes the project as an honor and a labor of love.

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Pete Hogan Announces 2025 Open Studio Exhibition on Dublin Bay This Thursday

Irish maritime artist Pete Hogan will open his Sandymount studio on Dublin Bay to the public on Thursday, 11 December 2025, for an event titled Open Studio ’25. The exhibition, themed “Dublin in the Rare Auld Time,” will feature paintings, drawings, and sculpture, with a launch evening from 6 pm to 10 pm at 153 Strand Road, Dublin 4, followed by viewings by appointment. Hogan, a solo circumnavigator in the 1990s and a regular contributor to Afloat.ie, combines his sailing experience with visual art.

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Alcea Gallery offers new display of art in Forest Park

Alcea Gallery opened in October at 7512 Madison St. in Forest Park, Illinois, owned by Summer Lambert, a former corporate marketer who turned to freelance marketing and decided to launch her own gallery after years of being rejected from museum and gallery jobs for lacking an art background. The gallery features contemporary paintings, collages, ceramics, and prints by local and national artists, with Lambert displaying work for free and offering a 70% commission on sales. She launched with her personal collection and has since received interest from artists in Forest Park, Oak Park, and as far as Florida, though she notes a deficit of buyers rather than artists.

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Artists’ collective effort on display

Six artists from the Artē Collective in Luggate, New Zealand, have opened their first group exhibition titled "Collective Circles" at their newly established gallery. The show features 20mm round artworks in painting, ceramics, and sculpture, created on-site as the artists take turns staffing the gallery. Works sold before the paint was dry, according to sculptor Andi Regan. The exhibition runs from December through January, with an opening event on December 5.

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article local schedule Dec 4, 2025 visibility 8 link 1 artist

Mulberry Art Studios founder to celebrate milestone birthday with wide-ranging exhibit

Mulberry Art Studios founder is marking a milestone birthday with a wide-ranging exhibition that showcases a diverse collection of works. The exhibit highlights the founder's artistic journey and contributions to the local art community over the years.

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The Art Spirit Gallery’s latest exhibition featuring AI-generated images spurs backlash from the local art community

The Art Spirit Gallery in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, faced backlash from the local art community after announcing an exhibition titled "No Permission Needed," featuring AI-generated images by Mike Baker, CEO of Heritage Health. The exhibition, which opened on Nov. 12, sparked nearly 200 comments on Facebook, with local artists calling the work "disgusting," "slop," and "unethical." Four artists protested outside the gallery during the city's monthly ArtWalk event on Nov. 14, and a subsequent panel discussion on Nov. 22 included Baker, gallery owner Blair Williams, former NASA scientist Denise Yost, and Jen Jackson Quintano. Williams noted that three artists have severed ties with the gallery over the show.

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Zombie economy! 'Walking Dead' actors bought art at Juniper Rag show

Actors and crew members from the TV show "The Walking Dead: Dead City" purchased artworks by local artists during the "Delirium" exhibition curated by Juniper Rag at the Jean McDonough Arts Center in Worcester. Artist Scott Boilard sold three of his four exhibited paintings—two raven studies and one abstract piece—to a star of the show, learning of the sale while on vacation in Italy. Fellow artist Melinda Goodhue also sold a piece to an actor, and another artist received a commission inquiry from a cast member. The exhibition ran from October 27 to November 1, 2025, coinciding with a Halloween-themed performance and the show's filming at the same venue.

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museum exhibitions schedule Dec 2, 2025 visibility 16 link 1 artist

Here are the exhibits honoring Black art and culture during Miami Art Week

During Miami Art Week 2025, multiple exhibitions and events are spotlighting Black art and culture. Highlights include the Point Comfort Art Fair + Show at the Historic Ward Rooming House, themed "Life & Times of Frederick Douglass," with a special installation hosted by former NBA star Alonzo Mourning. Soul Basel returns to Historic Overtown with exhibitions at the Center for Black Innovation and the Black Archives Lyric Plaza, featuring Marcus Blake's "In Art We Trust." The Art of Transformation showcase in Opa-locka explores "At the Edge of Entanglement," while Revolt Art Fair returns for its second year at Ice Palace Studios with over 50 Black artists. Additionally, historian Nadege Green's installation "The Power of Her Hands: Black Washerwomen in Early Miami" is on view at YoungArts Gallery.

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museum exhibitions schedule Nov 30, 2025 visibility 6 link 1 artist

‘Drawn from Life’ Art Exhibition :: Tourism

A solo exhibition titled 'Drawn from Life' by local Eswatini artist Celumusa Khumalo will be held on December 5-6, 2025, at the Mbabane National Library. The show features paintings inspired by everyday landscapes, faces, and objects, with no formal opening or speeches—visitors are invited to wander and view the art at their own pace.

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article local schedule Nov 28, 2025 visibility 10 link 2 artists

Beck Center for the Arts highlights local artists with Art Treasures 2025

Beck Center for the Arts in Lakewood, Ohio, is hosting Art Treasures 2025, an annual holiday exhibition and pop-up shop featuring handmade goods by local Northeast Ohio artists. Open through December 27 in the Hoffman-Stach Gallery, the show includes paintings, jewelry, photography, wood sculpture, comics, and more. Participating artists include Debbie Clapper, Patsy Coffey Kline, Rita Elswick, Ryan Finley, Mark Gifford, Tanya Long, Mary Pat Oliver, T.J. Rovito, and Patricia Sigmier. A free public reception is scheduled for December 5.

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article local schedule Nov 19, 2025 visibility 11 link 1 artist

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.

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museum exhibitions schedule Nov 18, 2025 visibility 8 link 3 artists

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.

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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.

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‘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.

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museum exhibitions schedule Nov 14, 2025 visibility 12 link 2 artists

Chiang Mai, Bangkok transform into open-air galleries once again

The Galleries' Nights 2025 returns to Chiang Mai and Bangkok, transforming both cities into open-air galleries. The event, presented by the Embassy of France, will showcase over 200 artists across more than 80 galleries—Chiang Mai on November 1-2 and Bangkok on November 21-22. This 12th edition marks the 340th anniversary of Franco-Thai diplomatic relations and is adapted in tribute to HM Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother for her contributions to traditional arts and craftsmanship. The program highlights gender equality in the arts with support from the French organization Aware, and features free transport options including traditional red trucks in Chiang Mai and electric tuk-tuks in Bangkok. The closing ceremony will be held at Jim Thompson Art Center on November 23, with a performance by choreographer Jitti Chompee.

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article local schedule Nov 13, 2025 visibility 9 link 1 artist

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.

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article local schedule Nov 12, 2025 visibility 7 link 1 artist

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.

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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.

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