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article local schedule Aug 1, 2025 visibility 9 link 2 artists

Vandals attack a new South Shields art gallery just days before it was due to open

Vandals broke into The Market Gallery, a new community art space in South Shields, just days before its scheduled opening on July 31. Artists Laura Robertson and Theodore Godfrey-Cass had transformed a former Wilko store into studios and exhibition space with support from East Street Arts. The intruders graffitied walls, smashed glass, destroyed equipment, stole artwork, and urinated on remaining pieces, causing extensive damage after six months of preparation.

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museum exhibitions schedule May 14, 2025 visibility 9 link 1 artist

Orange Art Center to present first Emerging Artist Residency exhibition this summer

The Orange Art Center in Pepper Pike, Ohio, will present its first Emerging Artist Residency exhibition this summer, featuring multi-media artist Lauren Sylvia. Her show, “The Many Hues Between Brown and Blue,” explores themes of love, loss, and remembrance inspired by her late cat Twila, using watercolor, acrylic, and experimental materials. The exhibition opens during the Orange Community Art Fest on August 16 and runs through September 30.

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article local schedule May 8, 2026 visibility 12 link 1 artist

Art exhibits to open Sunday in Port Hadlock

A reception for artists Britt Greenland and Quimper Art will be held Sunday, May 10, 2026, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Bayside Art Gallery in Port Hadlock, Washington. The event celebrates the opening of two exhibits: Greenland's "Shimmering Light," featuring ten new oil paintings of Cascade and Puget Sound landscapes, and Quimper Arts' "Painted From Life," a group show of works in charcoal, pastel, and watercolor created through direct observation. All artwork is for sale, with proceeds benefiting Bayside Housing and Services, a local nonprofit supporting people experiencing homelessness and poverty in Jefferson County.

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article local schedule Dec 20, 2025 visibility 11 link 1 artist

Winter Welcome brings creativity and community spirit to Grays

On December 18, Grays Shopping Centre hosted Winter Welcome, a community celebration produced by Thurrock-based arts organization Together Productions in collaboration with Welcome to the UK. The event featured visual arts activities, a 'Creating Home' art exhibition by the Together Create Visual Arts Collective with artists Marsha Ashley and Salina Jane, participatory singing led by Ashley Beauchamp and Thames Opera Company, and food prepared by Welcome to the UK community members. Thurrock's Deputy Mayor Cllr Steve Liddiard attended, and shoppers enjoyed a pop-up performance.

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article local schedule May 18, 2026 visibility 8 link 1 gallery

Arts Festival – Call For Artists

The Voice of the Valley newspaper has issued a call for artists to participate in an upcoming Arts Festival scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, June 13 and 14, 2026. The festival will feature a juried art exhibit, a saloon art exhibit, a textile exhibition, children and youth exhibits, and free dance and music performances, along with an MV Idol, Jr. performance after the parade.

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article local schedule Mar 28, 2026 visibility 12 link 1 gallery

Chattanooga Now Events - Shuptrine's Gallery Open House Featuring Artist, Laura Scorey and Spring Salon Show!

Shuptrine's Gallery in Chattanooga is hosting an open house event featuring artist Laura Scorey and a Spring Salon Show. The event highlights Scorey's work alongside a curated selection of pieces from other artists in a seasonal group exhibition.

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article local schedule Mar 27, 2026 visibility 12 link 1 gallery

Firehouse Art Gallery holds grand re-opening in Newberry

The Firehouse Art Gallery in Newberry, Florida, has officially relocated to a new facility situated at 25439 W. Newberry Rd. Originally established in 2010 within a former city firehouse, the gallery is moving into the space next door to accommodate its growing presence, while its previous location is slated for conversion into office space. A grand re-opening celebration was held to welcome the public to the new venue, which continues to operate under the support of the Newberry Main Street Organization.

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article local schedule Oct 29, 2025 visibility 12 link 1 gallery

Shades of Shadow Exhibition Haunts Historic Consett Venue

A new art exhibition titled 'Shades of Shadow' has opened at the Consett Heart Centre in the historic Old Ambulance Hall on John Street, Consett, running from October 27 to November 8. The immersive show features work by 15 local artists, including sculpture, painting, and original audio pieces, curated to evoke unease and curiosity for the Halloween season. Accompanying events include a Monster Mash family art workshop led by ATOMS Education CIC and a spooky-themed Cabaret, Open Mic and Karaoke Night. Entry to the exhibition and events is pay as you feel.

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article local schedule Jun 5, 2025 visibility 7 link 1 gallery

Columbia neighborhood hosts new art studio, exhibition space and aims to make community via creation

A new art studio and exhibition space has opened in the Columbia neighborhood, offering local artists a place to create and display their work. The venue aims to foster community engagement through hands-on art-making and regular exhibitions, providing a creative hub for residents and visitors alike.

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article local schedule Apr 3, 2026 visibility 7

Jessamine County students turn skateboards into personal art

Students in Jessamine County, Kentucky, participated in a project where they transformed skateboards into personalized artworks. The initiative, likely part of a school or community program, involved customizing the decks with individual designs, merging functional sports equipment with creative expression.

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