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museum exhibitions schedule Feb 6, 2026 visibility 11

Unfiltered and unapologetic: Black women artists step into the spotlight at a new Tulsa exhibit opening this weekend

A new exhibition titled "Permission to Breathe: A Black Woman’s Perspective on Living Life Unapologetically" opens at Positive Space Tulsa in midtown Tulsa, featuring nearly 30 works by Black women artists. Co-curated by Ebony Iman Dallas, Elizabeth Henley, and Jaiden Jiji McClellan, the multidisciplinary show explores themes of rest, resistance, joy, ancestral memory, and radical self-acceptance, with most artwork available for sale. The exhibition runs from February 7 to February 28, 2026, and includes both seasoned and first-time artists.

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Natalie Portman tries to sell a corpse and film-makers traffic in art-market stereotypes in The Gallerist

Cathy Yan's new black comedy caper *The Gallerist*, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, follows Miami-based dealer Polina Polinski (Natalie Portman) as she tries to sell a corpse impaled on a sculpture during Art Basel Miami Beach. The film, co-written by Yan and James Pedersen, features a cast including Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Zach Galifianakis, Jenna Ortega, Charli xcx, and Catherine Zeta-Jones, and leans heavily on art-world stereotypes for its farcical humor.

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article local schedule Jan 8, 2026 visibility 9

Centre LGBT+, Local Congregations Partnering for Art Exhibition

Centre LGBT+ and several faith communities in Centre County, Pennsylvania, are partnering for a new art exhibition called “Rainbow Creation,” inviting local artists to submit original works exploring and celebrating LGBT+ identity. Submissions are open until March 15, with no fee required, and works by children, youth, and adults in any medium are welcome. Selected pieces will be displayed from April 12 to June 30 at Centre LGBT+’s community center and multiple faith spaces across State College and the Centre Region. Participating congregations include Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County, St. Luke Lutheran Church, Congregation Brit Shalom, Grace Lutheran Church, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church and Wesley Foundation, University Baptist and Brethren Church, State College Friends Meeting, and State College Presbyterian Church.

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article local schedule Jan 1, 2026 visibility 7

Seremban mural alley hailed as longest in country

Seremban's Lorong Seni, a kilometer-long back alley behind pre-war shophouses, has been recognized by the Malaysia Book of Records as the longest art alley in the country. The project, coordinated by Zakir Amir Mohd Derus, involved seven local artists working in stages over five years (2019-2024) with a RM2.5 million budget from Seremban City Hall. The murals focus on local history, traditions, sports, and multicultural harmony, and the alley is now closed to vehicles on weekends to allow public enjoyment.

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museum exhibitions schedule Oct 14, 2025 visibility 9

Joy and Pathos, Gods and Glitter Meet at San Francisco’s Asian Art Museum

The New York Times reports on a new exhibition at San Francisco's Asian Art Museum that juxtaposes traditional Asian art with contemporary works, exploring themes of joy, pathos, divinity, and spectacle. The show brings together ancient sculptures, paintings, and ritual objects alongside glittering modern installations, creating a dialogue across time and culture.

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museum exhibitions schedule Jul 24, 2025 visibility 7

‘Entheos!’ A celebration of spirit in everyday art: Exhibition highlights enthusiastic, meditative artists

The article announces a new exhibition titled 'Entheos!' at a venue in Northwest Arkansas, featuring artists whose work emphasizes enthusiasm, meditation, and the spiritual dimension of everyday life. The show brings together a group of meditative and spirited creators, highlighting how ordinary objects and moments can be transformed into art through focused attention and joy.

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article local schedule Jul 9, 2025 visibility 8

Fun-Filled Backyard Garden and Art Bar in Calgary

A blogger visits Canopy Studio Art & Wellness in Calgary, a century-old red brick house on 9th Street SW that functions as an art and wellness hub. The space includes an exhibition gallery, artist studios, and houses Blackbird Healing Arts collective and The Burrow, offering mental health and holistic therapies. The backyard deck has been converted into a summer speakeasy bar on Thursday nights, where guests can book a spot, enjoy drinks, and choose from an art kit menu featuring watercolor cards, clay kits, embroidery kits, and mindful doodling notebooks.

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article local schedule Jul 1, 2025 visibility 7

Art exhibition to take place in town hall for one night only

A one-night-only art exhibition titled "Moving Moments" will be held at Swindon Town Hall on July 17, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. The show features original figurative and landscape paintings by artist Sheryll K Fox, many inspired by her time sketching at Swindon Dance classes over the past year. The exhibition was conceived by Viv Slayford, director and chief executive of Swindon Dance, who noted the joy of watching Fox's sketches develop into finished artworks and the transformation of the cultural building into an art gallery.

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article local schedule Jun 23, 2025 visibility 11

Asheville artist Jenny Pickens finds healing through art at new downtown exhibit

Asheville artist Jenny Pickens has opened a new downtown exhibit featuring her acrylic paintings, including a piece titled "Blueprint" that depicts a woman with blue skin and ginkgo leaves, exploring themes of divine design and identity. The exhibit is housed in a sunlit gallery in the city's historic Black business district, and Pickens describes her work as a form of personal healing through art.

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museum exhibitions schedule Jun 13, 2025 visibility 8

Joy Sarkar inaugurates solo art show by Anupama Arora Mallik

Joy Sarkar inaugurated a solo art exhibition by artist Anupama Arora Mallik. The event marks a showcase of Mallik's recent works, presented in a gallery setting.

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article local schedule May 24, 2025 visibility 11

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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Goodbye to Leoma Lovegrove: Fort Myers, Matlacha events celebrate beloved SW FL artist

Leoma Lovegrove, a beloved Southwest Florida artist known for her vibrant, colorful paintings, is being celebrated through events in Fort Myers and Matlacha following her death. The community is honoring her legacy with gatherings that reflect her joyful spirit and artistic contributions to the region.

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