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Parades, art installations and ruined rooms filled with rubble: photos of the day – Monday

The Guardian's picture editors curated a global selection of photographs from March 30, 2026. The images depict a wide range of events, including a carnival parade in Mexico City, a Palm Sunday procession in Madrid, an art installation at California's Bombay Beach Biennale, scenes of conflict and its aftermath in Gaza, Tehran, and Lebanon, and political moments like Donald Trump showing renderings onboard Air Force One.

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article policy schedule Mar 23, 2026 visibility 27

Statue Removed from Delaware During Black Lives Matter Protests to Be Reinstated in Washington D.C.

A statue of Caesar Rodney, a signer of the Declaration of Independence who enslaved over 200 people, is set to be reinstated in Washington D.C.'s Freedom Plaza. The National Park Service plans to place the statue as part of the nation's 250th birthday celebrations, six years after it was removed from Wilmington, Delaware, during Black Lives Matter protests.

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article local schedule Mar 20, 2026 visibility 7

Eid al-Fitr at Lakemba mosque in south-western Sydney – in pictures

Thousands of worshippers gathered at Lakemba Mosque in south-western Sydney to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan. The event, one of Australia's largest Eid gatherings, saw families and individuals congregating at dawn for prayers and community festivities.

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museum exhibitions schedule Mar 17, 2026 visibility 10

The world’s largest light installation shines on a small Australian town

Finnish artist Kari Kola has unveiled 'Lighting the Sound,' the world's largest light installation, in Albany, Western Australia. The work, spanning over 10 million square meters across King George Sound, uses massive beams of colored light to transform the night sky over three weekends as part of the city's bicentenary celebrations.

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article local schedule May 20, 2026 visibility 3 link 1 artist

Tracey Rose Exhibition Walkthrough + Reception

Ruby City in San Antonio is hosting a special celebration of artist Tracey Rose, featuring an exhibition walkthrough led by director Elyse A. Gonzales. The event includes a reception with music, food, and drinks, as well as voter registration resources from MOVE Texas. The walkthrough takes place on June 6, 2026, from 2–3 PM, followed by a reception until 5 PM.

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museum exhibitions schedule May 18, 2026 visibility 6 link 7 artists

Szentendre’s Old Artists’ Colony Marks 100 Years with Major Exhibition

A major exhibition titled "Artists’ Colony 100" has opened at MűvészetMalom in Szentendre, Hungary, to mark the centenary of the Old Artists’ Colony founded in 1926. The show features hundreds of works by nearly a hundred artists, from founding members such as József Bánáti Sverák, Miklós Bánovszky, and Béla Onódi to contemporary figures including József Baksai and Imre Szakács. It includes iconic pieces, rare works, and recent discoveries, organized thematically with a focus on the garden motif that has long inspired colony artists.

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museum exhibitions schedule May 17, 2026 visibility 6 link 1 artist

Spain, sculpted in sand at Tottori museum’s landmark 20th exhibition

The Tottori Sand Museum in Japan has opened its 20th anniversary exhibition, themed around Spain. The show features monumental sand sculptures recreating iconic Spanish landmarks, including several of Antoni Gaudí's structures, most notably the Sagrada Familia basilica. The exhibition began last month and will run through January 3, continuing the museum's tradition of annual themed displays that began outdoors in 2006 and moved to a dedicated indoor building in 2012.

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article local schedule May 12, 2026 visibility 10 link 2 artists

SMC Emeritus Annual Student Art Exhibition 2026 – Part 1, Opening Celebration in Emeritus Gallery May 14

The Santa Monica College (SMC) Emeritus Art Gallery will host the SMC Emeritus Annual Student Art Exhibition 2026 – Part 1 from May 14 to June 19, with a free opening reception on May 14 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The exhibition features works by 47 student artists from SMC's noncredit Emeritus program for older adults, which was founded in 1975 and serves over 3,000 students annually. Due to high participation, the exhibition is split into two parts, with Part 1 displayed in the gallery and Part 2 opening online on June 11.

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museum exhibitions schedule May 11, 2026 visibility 21 link 2 artists

Sonoma Valley Museum of Art opens two new exhibits celebrating the queer identity

The Sonoma Valley Museum of Art has opened two new exhibitions celebrating queer identity, memory, and community. "John Paul Morabito: Dancing in the Night" features large-scale woven works by transdisciplinary artist John Paul Morabito, using linen, cotton, gold-leaf threads, and beadwork inspired by queer history, resistance, and celebration. The second exhibition, "Norma I. Quintana: Paradise of Memory / Paraíso de la Memoria," presents a portrait series by photographer Norma I. Quintana that examines memory, identity, and cultural heritage, recreating hand-painted backdrops from her family's photographs to honor her community. Both exhibitions run through September 6.

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article local schedule May 7, 2026 visibility 17 link 2 artists

3 to See: Stroll Morikami; Explore Boca history; Hands-on art projects

The article highlights three cultural destinations in Palm Beach County, Florida, as part of the MOSAIC (Month of Shows, Art, Ideas and Culture) celebration in May. Visitors can enjoy discounted admission to Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach, free admission to the Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum, and reduced entry to the Schoolhouse Children’s Museum in Boynton Beach, which hosts a weekly "Artist of the Week" series with hands-on art activities for families.

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article local schedule May 4, 2026 visibility 12 link 1 artist

Cerritos College Opens 2026 Student Art Exhibition with Night of Awards and Celebration

Cerritos College opened its 2026 annual Student Art Exhibition on April 23 at the Cerritos College Art Gallery, featuring over 150 student artworks selected by faculty from the college's art, design, and photography programs. The opening night included an award ceremony introduced by Gallery Director James Mac Devitt and a speech by Dr. Jose Fierro. Juror Kim Abeles, an established L.A. artist, presented five awards across seven categories including Ceramics/3D Design, Painting/Life Drawing, Freehand Drawing, Printmaking/2D Design, Graphic Design/Digital Illustration, Photography, and 3D Modeling/Motion Picture Editing. Faculty also gave honorable mentions in each category. Approximately $7,000 in awards was distributed, supported by the Associated Students of Cerritos College, the Cerritos Foundation, and donors including former student John DeMott.

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museum exhibitions schedule May 4, 2026 visibility 12 link 4 artists

Philippine art goes on tour this May

Manila Calling, a traveling art exhibition organized by Manila Collective Inc., launches this May, connecting Manila, Barcelona, Madrid, and Tokyo. The project transforms traditional exhibition spaces into a hybrid of gallery, curated gift shop, and street-level art party, featuring 70 creatives from the Philippines, Spain, France, Italy, and Japan. Participating artists submitted original artworks translated into a unified silk textile installation, alongside limited-edition prints, zines, apparel, and collectible objects. The tour includes stops in Barcelona (May 15-16), Madrid (May 19-20), a month-long exhibit at Centro de Turismo Intramuros in Manila (June 6-27), and a Tokyo stop with a closing celebration in Barcelona in July. A pop-up gift shop in Comuna, Makati precedes the tour on May 8-10.

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article local schedule May 1, 2026 visibility 19 link 2 artists

Art exhibit is about ‘Completing the Journey.’ It offers window into hospice through patients’ eyes

Masonicare Hospice & Palliative Care has launched "Completing the Journey: The Art of Hospice Care," an art exhibit featuring works created by patients in hospice care across its senior living communities in Connecticut. The exhibit, the first of its kind from Masonicare in over 15 years, includes small artworks on self-standing screens, accompanied by portraits of the artists and brief statements about their creative process. It opened at the Hartog Activities Center in Wallingford on April 28 and will travel to other Masonicare facilities, including Rocky Hill, after previous stops in Chester and Mystic. The project was funded by the Masonic Charity Foundation of Connecticut.

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article local schedule Apr 29, 2026 visibility 13 link 3 artists

Lake Effect Community Arts to present ‘Vibrant Rebellion’ in May

Lake Effect Community Arts Center in Manistique, Michigan, will present 'Vibrant Rebellion,' a solo exhibition by local artist Jamie John Hider, opening May 1. The show features Hider's intricate paintings of famous musicians like The Beatles and Prince, incorporating hidden clues and Easter eggs that reflect his own background as a musician. A public reception will kick off the exhibit, which runs through May 27.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 24, 2026 visibility 16 link 4 artists

SAD, MAD, THINKING birthday - Celebrating Studio A’s Diamond Decade

Studio A, a leading Australian supported studio for artists with intellectual disability, is celebrating its tenth anniversary with a retrospective exhibition titled "SAD, MAD, THINKING birthday." The show features iconic Archibald Prize portraits by the studio's finalists, works that inspired major public artworks, and standout pieces from across the studio's artists. It culminates in a dining room installation created in collaboration with designers and brands including Mud Australia, Canberra Glassworks, Alémais, Erth, and Armadillo.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 23, 2026 visibility 15 link 5 artists

Rare documents from National Archives’ Freedom Plane tour draw history buffs and more to USC Fisher Museum

The USC Fisher Museum of Art is hosting the "Freedom Plane National Tour: Documents That Forged a Nation," a traveling exhibition of rare founding-era documents from the U.S. National Archives. The show, which runs through May 3, includes items such as a rare engraved copy of the Declaration of Independence, the Treaty of Paris (1783), and a Senate markup of the Bill of Rights (1789). USC is the only university stop on the eight-city national tour, and the documents arrived in Los Angeles on a special Boeing 737. The exhibition has drawn history students, faculty, and the public, with USC Distinguished Professor Peter C. Mancall bringing his class to study the documents up close.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 17, 2026 visibility 15 link 1 artist

In Philly, artists are using ‘Radical Americana’ to challenge patriotic nostalgia

The Clay Studio in Philadelphia has launched "Radical Americana," a citywide initiative involving 24 arts organizations and 45 artists to mark the United States' 250th anniversary. The project features 25 exhibitions across the region, showcasing new works that engage with American craft heritage and material culture. Participating artists were tasked with researching historical objects—ranging from Federal-period furniture to Pennsylvania Dutch fraktur—to create contemporary responses that reflect on the nation's complex history.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 17, 2026 visibility 16 link 3 artists

Art shows how Shirley Cards and race shaped photography | Opinion

Artist Jeremy Okai Davis has launched a solo exhibition titled “Presence of Color” at the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture. The show, curated by Dr. Tamara Brothers, features large-scale paintings that utilize a pixelated, neo-impressionist style to depict Black figures and historical icons like Angela Davis. The works specifically address the history of "Shirley Cards"—color-calibration tools used by Kodak that were based on white skin tones, effectively marginalizing Black subjects in film photography for decades.

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article local schedule Apr 15, 2026 visibility 14 link 6 artists

Cultural Council Opens Sports-Themed Art Exhibit Ahead of World Cup

The Cultural Council for Palm Beach County has launched "Kinetic Energy: A Celebration of Sport in Palm Beach County," a multi-media exhibition timed to coincide with the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026. Featuring 14 local artists, the show explores the intersection of athletics and artistry through diverse mediums including upcycled sculpture by Mike Silverman, realistic portraiture by Anna Villa, and a painting of soccer star Lionel Messi by Kyle Lucks.

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article local schedule Apr 11, 2026 visibility 27 link 6 artists

Blue Sky Gallery Celebrates 50 Years of Photography in Portland

Blue Sky Gallery, a cornerstone of Portland’s photography scene, is celebrating its 50th anniversary throughout 2025. Founded in 1975 by five artists who pooled their unemployment checks to open a tiny storefront, the non-profit collective has since showcased over 1,000 photographers and expanded into a major space in the city's Pearl District. The milestone year includes a series of decade-focused exhibitions and a rooftop gala to honor its history as one of the oldest artist-run photography galleries in the United States.

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article local schedule Apr 10, 2026 visibility 17 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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article local schedule Apr 9, 2026 visibility 8 link 1 artist

Art For Grown Ups exhibition at North Edinburgh Arts opens today – The NEN

North Edinburgh Arts has launched the "Art For Grown Ups" exhibition, showcasing the creative output of its first three local artists-in-residence: Yasmin Shorter, Kirsty Sutherland, and Kevin Jack. The show marks the culmination of a nine-month residency program designed to foster local talent within the community. Visitors can explore the finished works and participate in a special celebration event featuring artist talks and studio tours.

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article local schedule Apr 8, 2026 visibility 15 link 4 artists

Spring at the Museum of the Southwest brings local art, space exploration, and community celebration

The Museum of the Southwest in Midland, Texas, is launching a diverse spring season featuring a blend of regional art and scientific exploration. Key highlights include the "West Texas Triangle" exhibition showcasing local talent, a specialized exhibit on space exploration at the Blakemore Planetarium, and the annual "Septemberfest" community fundraiser. The programming aims to bridge the gap between fine arts and the region's scientific interests.

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museum exhibitions schedule Mar 18, 2026 visibility 13 link 1 artist

30th annual Prison Creative Arts Project exhibition showcases work by incarcerated artists

The Prison Creative Arts Project (PCAP) at the University of Michigan has launched its 30th annual Exhibition of Artists in Michigan Prisons at the Duderstadt Center Gallery. The landmark show features 872 artworks created by 613 incarcerated individuals across 26 Michigan correctional facilities, making it the largest and longest-running program of its kind in the United States. The opening event included a celebration program with performances and testimonials from artists who credit the program with providing vital creative direction and personal transformation.

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museum exhibitions schedule Mar 12, 2026 visibility 10 link 2 artists

Contemporary artists featured in exhibition examining Cherokee People and the American Revolution

The Museum of the Cherokee People has launched "Unrelenting: Cherokee People and the American Revolution," a landmark exhibition marking the 250th anniversary of the United States. The show juxtaposes 18th-century historical artifacts, such as weaponry and archival treaties, with newly commissioned works by 14 contemporary Cherokee artists. Curated by Dakota Brown, Evan Mathis, and Brandon Dillard, the exhibition challenges traditional American nationalist mythologies by centering Indigenous perspectives on the Cherokee American War and the complexities of sovereignty.

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

"Glory! Glory!" exhibit showcases Black artists' perspectives on American flag

The Zhou B Art Center in Chicago is currently hosting "Glory! Glory!", an exhibition presented by Pigment International that explores the American flag through the lens of Black artists. Featuring works by figures such as Robert Lewis Clark, Reggie McFly, and Nate Austin, the collection includes provocative pieces like an 11-foot flag composed of Obama-era newspaper clippings and various deconstructed flags that signal protest and complex patriotism.

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museum exhibitions schedule Mar 5, 2026 visibility 11 link 1 artist

Artlink is back—the “PRISM Exhibition”—a variety of artistic mediums culture and multifaceted forms

Artlink has launched the 2026 Art Detour season in Arizona with the 13th annual Art D’Core Gala and the opening of the “PRISM Exhibition” at Biltmore Fashion Park. The month-long celebration features a diverse showcase of works from 18 local artists, spanning mediums such as sculpture, digital art, painting, and textiles. The exhibition serves as the flagship event for a series of community-focused programming running throughout March designed to connect creators with local businesses and patrons.

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article local schedule Mar 3, 2026 visibility 8 link 5 artists

17 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: March 4-8

San Diego is hosting a variety of cultural events from March 4-8, ranging from sports and live music to theater and food festivals. Key highlights include the Seven Seas Food Festival at SeaWorld, a Great Gatsby-themed afternoon tea at Fairmont Grand Del Mar, and concerts by Aimee Mann and Lala Lala. The weekend also features celebrations for International Women’s Day, including a makers market and brunch at Stone World Bistro & Gardens.

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article local schedule Feb 6, 2026 visibility 9 link 1 artist

Art exhibit at Arden Fair celebrates ‘power of representation’ during Black History Month

Arden Fair Mall in Sacramento is hosting the Art, Culture & Lifestyle Exhibition, a free showcase featuring the work of 11 local Black artists in celebration of Black History Month. Curated by Berry Accius, founder of Voice of the Youth and Black BluePrintz, and his daughter Adejah Accius, the exhibition includes artists such as Anissa Walker, Katherine Dukes, Betty Davis, Shawntay Gorman, Lyric Worthen, Aliyah Sidge, Art By Brey, Jamillah Williams, Kareem Daniels, and SCO Go Crazy. The display is located on the first floor near the new RH Outlet and will run through the end of February.

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article local schedule Dec 2, 2025 visibility 13 link 1 artist

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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