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New nonprofit arts exhibition space to open in downtown Ann Arbor

A new nonprofit arts exhibition space called CLUSTER Museum will open on October 3 at 307 N. Main Street in downtown Ann Arbor. Co-founded by Thea A. Eck, Kim Debord, and Chien-An Yuan, the venue will focus on contemporary literary and visual arts, with a mission to build community by providing a physical hub for local and emerging artists. Its inaugural exhibition, “The Dam Broke: A Portrait on Tyranny,” runs from October 3–25 and features works by ten artists exploring fascism and authoritarianism, along with workshops, readings, and performances. All participating artists and writers will receive a stipend, and no submission fees are charged.

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New art center in Chauncey highlights local creators

A new independent art center called Tend Space has opened in Chauncey, Ohio, in the historic former Chauncey Library building. Run by Len Loomis, who also co-runs galleries and teaches at Ohio University's School of Art and Design, the space held its inaugural exhibition on September 5, 2025, featuring local artists from Athens County. The show included works in paper, sculpture, animation, and other media by artists such as Aneek Mustafa Anwar, Gene Deubler, Lilah Mae Gagne, Erin McKenna, Caroline Murphy, and Moss Nash. Murphy displayed a digitally hand-drawn animation and postcards supporting Palestinian relief. Loomis plans monthly events, including a community salon on October 3, and has opened calls for exhibitions through May 2026.

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article local schedule Sep 26, 2025 visibility 2 link 2 artists

RAD Rendezvous opens with ribbon-cutting, music and celebration in Asheville

RAD Rendezvous, a new art event in Asheville's River Arts District, held its grand opening on September 16, 2025, featuring a ribbon-cutting ceremony, live music by DJ Rob Gray / CPT Hyperdrive, and a celebration with local artists. The event showcased works by numerous artists including Lori Jusino, Rob Czar, Katt Naz, Betsy Kendrick, Pamela Miller, Mara Viksnins, Fernand Poulin, Louise Genetti, Brian Luzader, and Susan Sinyai, with The Radical owner Amy Michaelson Kelly officiating the ribbon-cutting.

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Art exhibition featuring over 40 local artists set to launch this month

A new art exhibition featuring over 40 local artists, art groups, and schools will launch at St Francis Church in Welwyn Garden City from September 26 to 28. Visitors can view and purchase artwork, with refreshments available; admission is £3.50 (free for under-18s), and proceeds will be shared between St Francis Church and Isabel Hospice.

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museum exhibitions schedule Sep 20, 2025 visibility 2 link 1 artist

“Testing the Waters” – New art exhibition at Chichele College opens as part of the Northants & Rutland Open Studios Art Festival

Four local artists—Ashley Medlock, Emma Saul, Annabelle Benjamin, and Ellen Bletsoe—are presenting a group exhibition titled “Testing the Waters” at Chichele College, an English Heritage site in Higham Ferrers. The show runs from 20-21 September and 24-28 September 2025, as part of the Northants & Rutland Open Studios Art Festival, the largest visual arts event in the county. Each artist contributes contemporary works in painting, ceramics, and abstract forms, set against the medieval backdrop of the historic building.

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article local schedule Sep 16, 2025 visibility 4 link 3 artists

Lytham Heritage Group exhibition by Lytham St Annes Art Society

Lytham St Anne’s Art Society is holding its annual 2025 Art Exhibition at Lytham Heritage Centre from September 23 to October 12. The show features over 100 items for sale by local artists, including works in oil, acrylic, watercolour, pastel, and pencil. This marks the 28th year of collaboration between the Art Society and the Heritage Group.

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article local schedule Aug 6, 2025 visibility 1 link 2 artists

Local Stand-Up Comedian to Open Artist Studio, Gallery in Over-the-Rhine

Local stand-up comedian and portrait photographer Kevin James Thornton is opening a new creative studio and gallery called Shamala Hamala at 1306 Main Street in Cincinnati's Over-the-Rhine neighborhood this Friday. The space includes a private artist workspace with a photographic darkroom, curated exhibitions, and a gallery selling art and creative goods. An opening night celebration on Friday features a harpist, live crocheting, and work from local artists, with free walk-in access after 8 p.m., followed by open hours Saturday and Sunday.

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museum exhibitions schedule Jul 30, 2025 visibility 2 link 1 artist

‘Fragile Earth’ art exhibit brings environmental awareness and activism to Livermore

Livermore Valley Arts has opened 'Fragile Earth: A Call to Action,' a new exhibition at the Bankhead Theater that blends visual art with scientific understanding and grassroots advocacy. Featuring local and regional artists such as Denson Karin, Maureen Langenbach, Bernice LaRosa, and Caroline Powers-Robinson, the show presents diverse media including painting, sculpture, photography, and interactive installations. A partnership with Quest Science Center adds 'Style Transfer,' an interactive photo booth using machine learning, alongside work from the Tri-Valley Youth Climate Action Program. The exhibition runs through Oct. 19.

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article local schedule Jul 27, 2025 visibility 2 link 1 artist

New Downtown Art Series Spotlights Wiregrass Talent

The Wiregrass Museum of Art and Visit Dothan have partnered to launch a new rotating art exhibition series in downtown Dothan, Alabama. The series will feature quarterly exhibitions of Wiregrass-area artists at the Visit Dothan office, starting with Hannah Edgman's show "Beauty Beyond the Orange," which uses clay, acrylic, and watercolor to reinterpret local landscapes. The initiative kicks off during the First Friday Art Crawl on August 1.

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museum exhibitions schedule Jul 8, 2025 visibility 3 link 2 artists

‘An act of solidarity’: exhibitions raising funds and awareness for Palestinians open in London

Two exhibitions raising funds and awareness for Palestinians open in London this week. The main show, titled 'GAZAGAZAGAZA', features over 400 donated works by more than 200 artists from 35 countries, organized by Studio 1.1 and the artist-led activist community Artists Supporting Palestine (ASP). Proceeds from sales, including postcard-sized works priced at £20, will benefit Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP). Additional fundraising initiatives include prints by Gaza-based artists and a badges project supporting children in Gaza.

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museum exhibitions schedule Jun 20, 2025 visibility 6 link 4 artists

Local feminist art coalition tackles censorship in current exhibition at San Diego Central Library

The Feminist Image Group (FIG), a local feminist art coalition, is opening a new exhibition titled "In the Land of…" at the San Diego Central Library on Sunday, running through Oct. 12. Originally invited to exhibit before the pandemic, the group shifted focus to address censorship after facing criticism directed at libraries and books. The show features 15 members' works in various media, including paintings, sculpture, fabric art, embroidery, and collage, confronting banned books, silenced histories, and the fight for free expression. Member Jennifer Spencer, a local photographer and painter, helped organize the exhibition and contributed an accordion-fold book piece inspired by Project 2025.

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article local schedule Jun 18, 2025 visibility 1 link 1 artist

Exhibition a ‘Broad Spectrum’ into arts | The Express Newspaper | Local News covering Sport, Agricultural, Entertainment, Community & Business News for Mareeba, Atherton, Cooktown, Kuranda, the Tablelands & Far North Queensland Australia.

A group of local artists from the Tablelands, Cassowary Coast, and Cairns in Far North Queensland has launched a new exhibition titled "Broad Spectrum" at the Tablelands Regional Gallery in Atherton. The show features works by ten artists including Angela Fielding (sculpture, leadlight, timber), Rose Knight (oil painting), Yvonne Hering (woodblock printing), and others, spanning watercolour, oil, acrylic, ceramics, weaving, and more. The exhibition runs until 9 August 2025, with an official opening on 21 June.

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article local schedule Jun 8, 2025 visibility 3 link 1 artist

Artography Studio’s annual group art exhibition underway

Artography Studio's annual group art exhibition is currently on view at the AIFACS Art Gallery in New Delhi, running through June 12. Curated by Vijay Kumar R, the show features 41 emerging student artists from Delhi and across India, presenting works in painting, graphics, and photography. The exhibition aims to provide a platform for young talents to showcase their creativity and engage with the local art community.

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PHOTO GALLERY: End-of-year arts exhibition at LC

Lynden Christian High School held its second end-of-year art exhibition on May 6, showcasing work from roughly 160 students. The event in the student lounge featured live art demonstrations, student musical performances, short films from the filmmaking class, snacks, and an awards ceremony. Trophy winners were announced across categories including Outstanding Artist Awards for various levels, Outstanding Filmmaker Awards, Work Ethic Awards, Attitude Awards, and the LCHS Distinguished Artist Award, with Josie Hendricks winning both the Distinguished Artist Award and Best In Show for her piece "Valentine."

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Celebrating local artists at Metamorphosis Art Exhibition in Barrio Logan

NBC 7's Audra Stafford reports on the Metamorphosis Art Exhibition in Barrio Logan, San Diego, a community event that highlights works by local artists. The exhibition is noted for its significance to the homeless population and the broader community, aiming to foster connection and visibility through art.

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museum exhibitions schedule May 2, 2026 visibility 2 link 1 gallery

May at NHAA- Sue Werner Thoresen Exhibition

The New Hampshire Art Association (NHAA) is presenting the Sue Werner Thoresen Juried Exhibition at its Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery in Portsmouth, opening May 1, 2026. The show features 73 artists whose works explore the experiences of women, girls, and gender-diverse people, inspired by the New Hampshire Women’s Foundation’s Status of Women in New Hampshire report. Themes include education, healthcare, economic opportunity, caregiving, safety, representation, and societal expectations, with attention to intersections of race, class, ability, sexuality, geography, and access to resources. The exhibition is held in memory of Sue Werner Thoresen (1944–2024), a longtime advocate for community well-being and gender equity, and includes awards in her honor.

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article local schedule Apr 30, 2026 visibility 4 link 1 gallery

Historic Downtown Pocatello to hold Art Walk on Friday

Historic Downtown Pocatello will host its May First Friday Art Walk on Friday, May 1, from 5 to 8 p.m., featuring local and regional art, music, food, and fashion. Participating venues include the Pocatello Art Center with its Shared Perspectives Exhibition, White Owl Books & Imports, Knotty Twist inside Elwen Cottage hosting Indiana Morris of Firefly Designs, Walrus & Carpenter Books with an open mic, Enchantments offering aura photos and tarot readings, Salty's True Tattoo, Mitera Made, Purpose Tea, The Martlet Brewery with live music by Cat Daddy, The Hygge Place hosting author Daniel Miller, Old Town Alley Outdoor Gallery, Bluebird Country Boutique, Cottonwood Junction, The Not So Starving Artist gallery owned by Jim Bacigalupi, Main Street Mercantile & Antiques featuring Annie Oakley Design Co., Wysteriasage & The Vintage Menagerie, and Brick 243 Gastropub.

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First Friday Art Walk showcases student exhibitions

The May First Friday Art Walk in downtown Springfield features student exhibitions from Drury University, Missouri State University, and Ozarks Technical Community College, alongside Route 66-themed shows. Seventeen venues participate in the self-guided tour, with college artists displaying work at four locations, including the Robert & Margaret Carolla Arts Exhibition Center, Brick City Gallery, the Pool Arts Center, and Ozarks Technical Community College's Art and Design Department. The Route 66 Centennial Traveling Exhibit, created by documentary filmmaker Katrina Parks, is on display at the Historic Gillioz Theatre, and photographers Vance Clark and Andrew Mann present their 'Unique Lens' exhibit at the Park Central Branch Library.

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article local schedule Apr 19, 2026 visibility 6 link 1 gallery

One year in, this art centre for veterans can't keep up with demand for supports

The Veterans Wellness Centre and Art Gallery in Port Stanley, Ontario, is celebrating its first anniversary while facing a surge in demand that exceeds its current financial capacity. Founded by veteran James Agesen, the center provides a dedicated space for veterans and first responders to engage in art therapy, exhibit their work, and access peer support services to assist in their transition to civilian life.

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article local schedule Mar 13, 2026 visibility 4 link 1 gallery

More Than Studios: NewBridge Project is a much-needed Third Space in Newcastle

The NewBridge Project in Newcastle’s Shieldfield neighborhood has established itself as a vital community hub and artist collective, housing 130 visual and cross-disciplinary artists across 90 studios. Beyond providing affordable workspace, the organization operates an independent bookshop, a youth program, and a memory cafe, positioning itself as a "third space" that bridges the gap between professional art production and local social engagement.

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museum exhibitions schedule Feb 19, 2026 visibility 2 link 2 galleries

Hood River art exhibit anchors Black History Month events by group Black in the Gorge - Oregon Public Broadcasting

The Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River is hosting "Black Infinity House," an immersive exhibition curated by August Oaks that showcases the work of over 30 Black Oregon-based artists. The installation is designed as a domestic space featuring a studio, living room, and porch, displaying a diverse range of media including fabric art, wood-burned illustrations, painted portraits, and handmade jewelry.

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article local schedule Jan 29, 2026 visibility 3 link 2 galleries

The Landing: local stories find a timeless home

An exhibition titled "The Landing" was held at the Māngere Arts Centre - Ngā Tohu o Uenuku from August 30 to October 18, 2025. Created by artists Sith Douang Kham Chanh and photographer Lilian Rose Martirez, the project transformed local community stories into living taonga (treasures) by photographing participants with a meaningful personal or cultural item and recording their narratives in their own words.

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article local schedule Dec 24, 2025 visibility 3 link 2 galleries

EAA names local artist Volunteer of The Year

The Escondido Art Association (EAA) named Alice Malloy-Chang its Volunteer of the Year for 2025 during the opening reception of the exhibition “A Cold Wind Blowing” at the Grand Avenue Gallery. EAA President Adrian Stewart praised Malloy-Chang for managing the organization’s technology systems across multiple platforms, calling her the "beating heart of EAA." Malloy-Chang, an artist herself, said she volunteered to help other artists feel supported and free to create.

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article local schedule Dec 11, 2025 visibility 3 link 1 gallery

Edinburgh independent arts festival announces open call for artists

Edinburgh's Hidden Door, an annual independent multi-arts festival, has announced an open call for visual artists to submit work for its 2026 edition, running from June 3 to June 7. The festival, which is volunteer-run, received transformative multi-year funding from Creative Scotland through 2027, enabling it to pay artists fairly and expand its ambitions. Artists based in Scotland or with a meaningful connection to the country are invited to apply by January 11, with themes including 'Out-of-Place Objects,' 'Stone Tape Theory,' and 'Myth of a Building.' The venue for 2026 remains secret, with the full program to be announced later.

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article local schedule Oct 26, 2025 visibility 1 link 1 gallery

‘Back at it again’: Wichita couple re-opens art gallery after hiatus

After a decade-long hiatus, Wichita State alumni and spouses John and Connie Ernatt reopened their art gallery, The Diver Studio, at 424 S Commerce St. in Wichita with a new exhibition on October 24, 2025. The opening drew a large crowd of family, friends, and local art lovers, featuring individual and collaborative works priced from $500 to $12,500, including a piece titled “Cold Sand” with price available upon request. The couple had closed the gallery during the COVID-19 pandemic to renovate the space, and this show marked their first public display in 10 years.

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museum exhibitions schedule Aug 5, 2025 visibility 3 link 1 gallery

Schroeder hall gallery exhibit & opening reception, September 17

Schroeder Hall Gallery at Illinois State University is hosting the photography exhibition "PUNKROCKER: Music and Activism in the Heartland" for the 2025-2026 school year. The show features black-and-white photographs by Sonny Garcia, capturing local resistance against the rise of an American fascist regime, inspired by punk culture and community solidarity. An opening reception will be held on September 17 at 5:00 p.m.

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article local schedule May 26, 2025 visibility 2 link 1 gallery

Imagine exhibition celebrates youth culture

The 'Imagine – Youth Art Exhibition' is currently on display at the Erina Centre, Erina Fair, until May 30, showcasing works by students from Erina and Terrigal High Schools. Organized by the Erina Rotary Club in partnership with The Arcade Gallery, eMerge, and Central Coast Council, the exhibition celebrates youth culture through mixed media and technology. A People's Choice Award, sponsored by Eckersley's, allows the public to vote for their favorite artwork via QR code until May 25, with prizes of $100 and $50 vouchers. Teachers, council youth services, and Rotary members collaborated to curate and support the event, which includes collaborative pieces from Year 7 and 8 students exploring magical themes, landscapes, still life, and portraits.

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article local schedule May 24, 2025 visibility 1 link 1 gallery

Art exhibition raises more than £2,600 for local charities

An art exhibition organized by Pangbourne Rotary Club raised over £2,600 for two local charities, Brookfields School and Bridge for Young People. The funds were generated through the exhibition and a schools' art competition, with ceremonial cheques presented by club members Mal Sandham and Brian Davies to the beneficiaries.

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article local schedule May 19, 2025 visibility 1 link 1 gallery

New art space alert: Improv Art Gallery in Cubao

A new art space called Improv Art Gallery has opened in Cubao, Quezon City. The gallery aims to provide a platform for emerging and experimental artists, focusing on improvisational and contemporary visual art practices. It is positioned as a fresh addition to the local art scene in the Cubao area, which has been gaining traction as a creative hub in Metro Manila.

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article local schedule May 2, 2026 visibility 4

A Milano esiste una community di illustratori che racconta la città disegnandola dal vivo

Urban Sketchers Milano, a local chapter of the international Urban Sketchers community, recently held an event at Casa Galimberti, a notable Liberty-style building in Milan. The group, founded in 2007 by journalist and illustrator Gabriel Campanario in Seattle, brings together illustrators who draw urban scenes directly from life, on location. The Milan chapter, active since March 2008, is currently managed by Valentín Di Salvo, Stefano Ziffarelli, and Daniela Paglia, and organizes events such as a recent gathering at the garden of Via San Martino, which drew over 90 artists.

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