THE WIND AS PROTAGONIST AT THE FINLAND PAVILION

Artist Jenna Sutela has been selected to represent Finland at the 61st Venice Biennale in 2026 with a multisensory installation titled Aeolian Suite. Curated by Stefanie Hessler and commissioned by Frame Contemporary Art Finland, the project transforms the Alvar Aalto-designed pavilion into a dynamic windscape using meteorological data, wind machines, and a children’s woodwinds orchestra. The work personifies five specific Venetian winds as protagonists in an elemental drama that blends scientific data with the theatrical traditions of Commedia dell’arte.

Austin's graffiti wall returns: HOPE Outdoor Gallery opens 18-acre site

Austin's iconic graffiti wall has returned with the grand opening of the HOPE Outdoor Gallery's new 18-acre site in Southeast Austin on December 17, 2025. The original wall near Lamar Boulevard was removed six years ago, and the new location near Austin Bergstrom International Airport features a 6,000-square-foot open-air gallery, community art park, murals by local artists, a cafe, rooftop bar, art supply shop, and spaces for programming and vendors. The space is free, open to the public, and all-ages, with a ribbon-cutting attended by District 2 City Council member Vanessa Fuentes.

POC Arts Nonprofits Face Severe Staffing Challenges, Survey Finds

A new report by Museum Hue reveals that over a third of surveyed museums and cultural centers founded and led by people of color in the Northeastern United States operate without any full-time staff. The study, which examined 38 institutions, found that 67% of smaller-budget organizations (with budgets under $500,000) lack full-time employees, with some operating on less than $100,000 annually and relying heavily on volunteers.

Five-Minute Tours: Dario Robleto at Art League Houston

Glasstire's Five-Minute Tours series features a video walk-through of Dario Robleto's exhibition "If You Remember, I’ll Remember" at Art League Houston, on view from September 26 to December 21, 2025. The show presents works by Robleto, named 2025 Texas Artist of the Year, blending sculpture and print with themes of science, history, and poetics, including pieces inspired by the Voyager Golden Record and 19th-century heartbeat visualization experiments.

Hidden Detroit: Art Galleries You May Have Overlooked

This Detroit City Guide article highlights ten overlooked art galleries and cultural spaces across the city, including Wasserman Projects in Eastern Market, the Elaine L. Jacob Gallery at Wayne State University, Center Galleries at the College for Creative Studies, Galerie Camille, the historic Scarab Club, Detroit Artists Market, Ellen Kayrod Gallery, Schinkel Fine Art, and the N'Namdi Center for Contemporary Art. Each venue is described with its unique focus, from diaspora-inspired ceramics and student showcases to artist residencies and senior artist platforms, with several exhibitions closing in April 2025.

Memories of South End captured on canvas in art exhibition

A nostalgic art exhibition opened at the South End Museum in Nelson Mandela Bay, featuring canvas paintings that recreate historical black-and-white images of the former South End neighborhood. The exhibition and sale, organized by local framing company Frame Art and artist/trustee Michael Barry, showcases works primarily by Vincent Olivier, based on a collection amassed by the late Frame Art founder Salie Wackie.

OMA, Surf Museum Host Dual Exhibition to Drive Local Tourism

The Oceanside Museum of Art (OMA) and the California Surf Museum (CSM) are partnering for the first time to host a dual-venue exhibition titled “Surf Art: Exploring California’s Coastal Culture.” OMA’s exhibit opens August 23 and CSM’s on September 13, featuring works including Kevin Short’s 2004 oil painting “Crosstown Traffic.” The collaboration aims to merge OMA’s art expertise with CSM’s deep surf history, with OMA investing about $25,000 and CSM about $10,000. The project has been in development for a year and includes a themed popup in OMA’s gift store.

Embark on a creative journey through time and space at the Leiji Matsumoto exhibition

Tokyo City View is hosting 'Leiji Matsumoto Exhibition: A Creative Journey', the first large-scale retrospective dedicated to the legendary manga artist who died in 2023. The show, running until September 7, traces his seven-decade career through original drawings discovered after his death, immersive installations, and recreations of his creative space, highlighting iconic works like 'Space Battleship Yamato', 'Galaxy Express 999', and 'Space Pirate Captain Harlock'.

Under pressure, the Venice Biennale jury resigns and is replaced by a public vote

Sous pression, le jury de la Biennale de Venise démissionne et est remplacé par un vote du public

On April 30, just days before the Venice Biennale's public opening on May 9, the entire international jury responsible for awarding the Golden and Silver Lions resigned. The jury—comprising Solange Farkas, Zoe Butt, Elvira Dyangani Ose, Marta Kuzma, and Giovanna Zapperi—had been caught in a escalating controversy after Biennale president Pietrangelo Buttafuoco reinstated Russia, which had been excluded since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The European Union threatened to suspend or cancel its €2 million subsidy if Russia remained included. The jury attempted to exclude countries whose leaders face International Criminal Court arrest warrants, effectively targeting Russia and Israel, but ultimately resigned under pressure from both external diplomatic turmoil and internal institutional opposition to any discrimination between pavilions.

Printing the Unprinted: The Reversal of World Discovery

The Indonesian Pavilion at the Venice Biennale presents "Printing the Unprinted: The Reversal of World Discovery," a project that reimagines global history by casting an Indonesian kingdom as the explorer who discovers the West. Seven Indonesian artists—Agus Suwage, Syahrizal Pahlevi, Nurdian Ichsan, R.E. Hartanto, Theresia Agustina Sitompul, Mariam Sofrina, and Rusyan Yasin—participated in a two-month residency at the Scuola Internazionale di Grafica in Venice, collaboratively creating works through printmaking and expanded forms. The pavilion includes exhibitions, workshops, and symposiums that challenge dominant narratives and highlight Indonesia's contributions to maritime technology, commerce, arts, and knowledge.

Israel Criticizes Venice Biennale Jury over Pavilion’s Exclusion

The international jury of the 61st Venice Biennale has excluded the Israeli and Russian pavilions from consideration for official prizes, citing that countries whose leaders are charged with crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court will not be eligible. Israel’s foreign ministry condemned the decision as a political boycott, and Israeli representative Belu-Simion Fainaru called it a hostile act that exceeds the jury’s mandate. The Biennale’s president, Pietrangelo Buttafuoco, has distanced the institution from the jury’s action, insisting the exhibition remain open to all nations recognized by Italy.

California Museum to Remove Cesar Chavez From Hall of Fame Following Abuse Allegations

The California Museum in Sacramento plans to remove labor leader Cesar Chavez from its California Hall of Fame. This unprecedented action follows a New York Times investigation detailing allegations that Chavez sexually abused multiple girls and engaged in misconduct with women in the United Farm Workers movement during the 1970s.

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The board of trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts voted on Thursday to add President Donald Trump's name to the institution, renaming it "The Donald J. Trump and The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts." The vote was described as unanimous by spokeswoman Roma Daravi, but Democratic Representative Joyce Beatty, an ex-officio board member, disputed this, claiming she was muted when trying to voice opposition. The move has been met with disapproval from members of the Kennedy family and legal experts who argue it violates a federal stipulation from 1963. The name change has already been reflected on the institution's website and façade, following a year of turmoil that included Trump being booed at a performance and a Washington Post exposé on staff turmoil and declining ticket sales.

‘The Little Flowers Are Me, Unbloomed:’ Georgia Foster Teens Find Their Voices Through Art Exhibit

Georgia foster teens have created a traveling art exhibit called the See Me project, sponsored by the nonprofit Georgia Appleseed, which has collected roughly 50 paintings, poems, and sculptures since 2023. The young artists, many first-time participants, explore themes of healing, hope, family, and belonging, often signing their works anonymously. The exhibit has been displayed at the Georgia Capitol, universities, community centers, and law firms, with artists paid $250 for their contributions.

Grove Gallery to host annual water conservation exhibition ‘Horizons: the Waterscapes’

Grove Gallery in Evanston, Illinois, is hosting its annual water conservation exhibition, 'Horizons: the Waterscapes,' opening Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. and running through May 24. The show features ten artists, including Louise LeBourgeois, Mark Collins, and Ted Glasoe, whose works explore water-themed subjects across various styles. Twenty percent of all sales revenue will be donated to the Alliance for the Great Lakes, a nonprofit focused on protecting the Great Lakes. The exhibition includes paintings, photographs, and prints, with a talk by LeBourgeois scheduled for May 17.

You Need To See This Queensland Artist’s New Solo Exhibition

Mitchell Fine Art in Brisbane's Fortitude Valley is hosting a free solo exhibition titled 'Unbound' by Sunshine Coast-based artist Odessa Mahony-de Vries, running from May 5 to May 16, 2026. The show features large-scale abstract expressionist oil paintings, with a launch event on May 8 offering the public a chance to meet the artist. Mahony-de Vries, a finalist in the 2025 Redland Art and 2024 Stanthorpe Art Prize, creates works that balance control and unpredictability, leaving earlier brushstrokes visible to embed the history of each piece.

Gunjan Tyagi Selected for Women’s History Month Exhibition in NYC

Gunjan Tyagi, a multidisciplinary visual artist based in Schenectady, New York, has been selected to exhibit at Pen + Brush, one of New York's oldest nonprofit galleries, during Women's History Month. Tyagi's work spans painting, sculpture, site-specific installation, nature art, video, photography, and mixed media, often incorporating unconventional materials like cow dung and found objects to explore identity, cultural exchange, and humanity's relationship with nature. She also serves as organizer of the India chapter of the Global Nomadic Art Project and as a jury member at the Biennale of Seychelles.

‘When Crises Happen, That’s When The Arts Get To Work’: Inside The Dubai Gallery On A War Footing

The Jameel Arts Centre in Dubai has been forced to implement rigorous emergency protocols, including 'shelter in place' procedures, following a series of missile and drone strikes across the UAE. Director Antonia Carver, managing operations remotely from the UK due to travel disruptions, describes a new reality where staff must balance the physical safety of visitors with the institution's role as a sanctuary for the community. Despite a recent conditional ceasefire, the center remains on high alert while supporting a workforce deeply affected by regional instability.

Art seniors explore identity, faith and change in capstone exhibition

Four graduating seniors at Shippensburg University—Drew Weaver, Greg Schultz, Ally Richwine, and Katelyn Bard—unveiled their capstone art exhibition at the Huber Arts Center. The showcase features a diverse array of media, including surrealist paintings of liminal spaces, printmaking focused on mental health and friendship, experimental ceramics, and biblical-themed paintings exploring personal identity.

Aspen Chapel Gallery to host 40th anniversary show

The Aspen Chapel Gallery is hosting a mixed-media exhibition titled "40 Years of Art in Aspen" to celebrate its 40th anniversary. The show, opening February 25, features over 40 local artists from the Roaring Fork Valley and is the gallery's 265th consecutive exhibition since its founding in 1985. The event also serves as a benefit for the gallery and will honor the memory of longtime arts patron Susan Marx.

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.

Darkness takes center stage at Eclipse C³ 'Bella Oscurità' art exhibition, opening Saturday in Lansdale

Eclipse Center for Creative Community (Eclipse C³) in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, is opening its annual 'Bella Oscurità: Beautiful Darkness' exhibition on Saturday, October 26, 2025, at 6 p.m. at 30 Vine Street. The free public reception features over 50 works by 26 local artists, with attendees encouraged to wear spooky or costume attire. The exhibition runs through November 1 and includes light refreshments, a boutique, and opportunities to purchase art through the 'Shop the Show' program. Donations are welcomed to support the center's community arts mission.

Art Center Waco showcases 5 female artists in new exhibition

Art Center Waco is presenting "In Her Element," an exhibition spotlighting five Austin-based female artists: Valerie Fowler, Tara Eales, Georgie Miller, Amy Twomey, and Philana Oliphant. The show, curated by Andrea La Valleur-Purvis in partnership with the nonprofit Women & Their Work, opens with a reception on Thursday at 6 p.m. and runs through October 31. The artists explore personal narratives through experimental materials, bold concepts, and vivid visuals, with works ranging from Fowler's oil paintings on environmental and feminine themes to Miller's collages based on her muses' last meals.

Chashama provides affordable studio space to painters, sculptors and other artists

Chashama, a nonprofit founded by Anita Durst in 1995, transforms vacant real estate into affordable studio and gallery spaces for artists. The article highlights the Matawan, New Jersey location, which has 11 studios rented at below-market rates to painters, sculptors, photographers, and other creatives. Artists like Justin DeMattico and Konrad Korzunowicz have found essential workspace and community there, with 24-hour access and opportunities to exhibit. Chashama has repurposed $100 million worth of unused space across New York and New Jersey, hosting over 350 events annually.

I Jump the Moon Exhibit Featuring Local Artists to open at USU's Sorenson Center

The 'I Jump the Moon' exhibit, featuring 12 artists with physical and developmental disabilities from the Jump the Moon studio, opens August 12 at the Lyndsley Wilkerson Gallery in Utah State University's Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence. Each artist receives a dedicated wall displaying two or three pieces, with a reception on August 15. Founder Michael Bingham, a retired art teacher and USU alumnus, also reserved a wall for 200 drawings of his cat Benny by residents of three assisted living centers. The nonprofit studio, now in its eighth year, recently gained national recognition from a PBS News segment.

Easthampton artists, priced out of studio building, exhibit new work and defiance

A group of about 40 artists from Easthampton, Massachusetts, have mounted a new exhibition titled “Cottage Street Studios, Past and Present” at Easthampton City Arts, nearly a year after rising rents forced many of them out of their longtime studio building at One Cottage Street. The former factory, owned by nonprofit Riverside Industries, had housed a mix of painters, potters, and woodworkers for half a century, but a management change led to rent increases that doubled some tenants’ costs, prompting roughly half of the 80 artists to leave. Fiber artist Andrea Zax organized the show as a defiant act of community reconnection, while artists like Piper Foreso and Matthew Simons described the scattering as devastating to their creative ecosystem.

Grove Gallery exhibition raises money for Great Lakes conservation

The Grove Gallery in downtown Evanston opened its latest exhibition, 'Flow: The Water Show,' over the weekend, featuring works by local artists that explore humanity's fragile relationship with water, particularly the Great Lakes. Gallery director Sarah Kaiser-Amaral curated the invitation-only show, which includes paintings by Anna Marie Crovetti, Nicole Gordon, Louise LeBourgeois, Lynne Miller-Jones, Carol Neiger, Jennifer Presant, and Nina Weiss, with themes ranging from refreshing summer scenes to dystopian reflections on climate change and flooding.

Art exhibit to show the realities of homelessness in Kansas City

Artist Daniel Montoute will present "Living in Tents," an exhibition of paintings, found objects, and mixed media works at the Shirley Stiles Gallery in Kansas City starting August 18, 2025. The show depicts the realities of homelessness in the Kansas City area, featuring imagery of tents, shopping carts, and people sleeping in alleyways. Montoute, who moved to Kansas City in 2023 to join the Pendleton ArtsBlock artist community, was struck by the prevalence of homelessness. All exhibition pieces will be donated to reStart Inc., an emergency shelter, and auctioned at its annual fundraising gala on September 11.

New Student Art Exhibition Opens at Country Music Hall of Fame

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum has launched a new community art exhibition titled "Connection" within its Taylor Swift Education Center. The showcase features letterpress posters created by Metro Nashville Public Schools students and artists from Friends Life Community, a nonprofit supporting adults with developmental disabilities. Developed in collaboration with the historic Hatch Show Print shop, the works utilize action words and imagery to envision a future centered on social causes and creative unity.

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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.