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Rose Art Museum Presents Fred Wilson: Reflections August 20, 2025 – January 4, 2026

The Rose Art Museum at Brandeis University will present "Fred Wilson: Reflections," a major survey of the artist's work from 2003 to the present, on view from August 20, 2025, through January 4, 2026. Curated by Dr. Gannit Ankori, the exhibition spans three sections, including Wilson's glassworks inspired by the 2003 Venice Biennale, his black-and-white Flag paintings, and the debut of a new immersive installation, "Black Now!," which features over 2,500 found objects collected since 2005 that explore themes of race, identity, and material culture.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 17, 2026 visibility 18 link 1 artist

Maria Britton: Second Sleep

Artist Maria Britton presents "Second Sleep," a solo exhibition at the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art featuring her "Draperies" series. Britton transforms discarded, patterned bedsheets into three-dimensional abstract works that blur the line between painting and sculpture through expert layering and pleating.

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article local schedule May 13, 2026 visibility 8 link 6 artists, 1 gallery

Memorial Art Gallery raises $9 million to make admission free in 2027

The Memorial Art Gallery (MAG) at the University of Rochester has raised over $9 million through its "Free for All, Forever" fundraising initiative, surpassing its original goal and timeline. The museum will now open its doors free of charge to all visitors sometime in 2027, much sooner than anticipated. Key donors include Alexander and Lucy Levitan, who contributed a $1 million capstone gift; Doug and Abby Bennett and the Sands Family Foundation, who gave a $3 million leadership gift; and Mary Ellen Burris, who donated $2 million. The announcement was celebrated at MAG's Flourish For All, Forever gala on May 9, 2026.

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museum exhibitions schedule Mar 29, 2026 visibility 14 link 1 artist

Sculpture of John Rhoden opens at Memorial Art Gallery

The Memorial Art Gallery has officially opened a major exhibition dedicated to the work of the late American sculptor John Rhoden. The opening reception, held on March 28, 2026, welcomed patrons and community members to explore a collection that highlights Rhoden’s unique ability to blend modernist sculpture with rhythmic, global influences.

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Sculpture of John Rhoden opens at Memorial Art Gallery

The Memorial Art Gallery in Rochester has opened a significant retrospective dedicated to the 20th-century African American sculptor John Rhoden. The exhibition showcases Rhoden’s unique ability to blend modernist abstraction with global cultural influences, featuring a wide array of his bronze and wood works that reflect his extensive travels and commissions.

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article local schedule Jul 24, 2025 visibility 13 link 2 artists

Ferris State alumni, faculty, and students recognized among leading regional artists in 2025 West Michigan Area Show

Ferris State University's Kendall College of Art and Design (KCAD) alumni, faculty, and students have been recognized in the 2025 West Michigan Area Show, a juried exhibition hosted by the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts. The 64th annual competition drew nearly 500 entries from 14 Michigan counties, with 64 selected for inclusion. Eleven pieces by artists with KCAD connections were featured, and three received distinguished awards from juror Hubert Massey, a Detroit-based artist and educator. Notable winners include Lee Ann Frame, who won the Ward H. and Cora E. Nay Director’s Purchase Prize and the Southwest Michigan Printmakers Excellence in Printmaking Award, and Tatsuki Hakoyama, who received The Martin Maddox Prize for Imaginative Realism. Other participants include professor emeritus Jay Constantine, alumni Beth Purdy and Jackson Wrede, and students Sydney Donath and Kaylee Dirkmaat.

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article local schedule Apr 8, 2026 visibility 15 link 9 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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article local schedule Sep 8, 2025 visibility 15 link 5 artists

City Hall to mark 24th anniversary of 9/11 with art exhibition

City Hall in New York City will mark the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with an art exhibition organized by former NYPD officer Paul McCormack, who lost most of his sight due to chemicals at the cleanup site, and his wife Nicola McClean, a photographer. Their nonprofit, Ground Zero 360, is showcasing more than 30 works from a collection of over 120 pieces created by more than 60 international artists for the 10-year anniversary in 2011. The exhibition includes photographs, drawings, paintings, and mixed media, and features a portrait of Moira Smith, the only female NYPD officer killed on 9/11. The display will be open for two months starting Monday.

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article culture schedule Jul 18, 2024 visibility 12 link 10 artists

Art on Location

The article introduces 'Art on Location,' a curated focus on outdoor art experiences, covering public art, sculpture parks, urban and rural artist trails, and location-specific technology. It highlights examples such as Caravaggio's Rome, John Constable's Dedham Vale, and public sculptures from the Colossus of Rhodes to Anish Kapoor's Cloud Gate. The piece also features a guide to all existing paintings by Leonardo da Vinci by expert Martin Kemp, a Vincent van Gogh artist trail by Martin Bailey, and discussions of exo-architecture, memorial art, land art, and virtual repatriation through location-specific technology.

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article local schedule May 19, 2026 visibility 6 link 2 artists

Rosewood Arts Center 32nd Annual The View Juried Landscape Exhibition

Rosewood Arts Center in Kettering, Ohio, has announced the opening of its 32nd annual The View Juried Landscape Exhibition, running from June 8 through July 18, 2026. The exhibition features 48 works selected by juror Rebecca Foley from 308 submissions by 114 Ohio-based artists, with awards totaling $1,100. A free public reception and awards presentation will take place on July 18.

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article local schedule Dec 26, 2025 visibility 13 link 1 gallery

Submissions open for ‘Out of the Box’ juried art exhibit at Laredo College

Laredo College has opened submissions for its 'Out of the Box' juried art exhibit, inviting local artists to submit unconventional, experimental, and bold works across all mediums. The submission period runs from December 29 to January 16, with artist notifications on January 20, and an opening reception scheduled for February 6 at the Martha Fenstermaker Memorial Visual Arts Gallery. Up to 30 artworks will be selected for the final show.

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article local schedule May 1, 2025 visibility 13

Calling all artists and makers – submissions now open for a special Stockport Centenary Open Exhibition

Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery is celebrating its centenary by launching a special Centenary Open Exhibition, inviting artists and makers from the Stockport area to submit one artwork each. Submissions are open for 2D, 3D, video, or digital works in various media, with entries accepted on a first-come, first-served basis from June 12–15, 2025. The exhibition will run from June 22 to August 22, 2025, and the public will vote for their favorite pieces, with winners announced in August. Additionally, the Michael Hartley Rose Award, presented by Stockport Art Guild, will recognize an artist aged 17–25.

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article local schedule May 11, 2026 visibility 14 link 1 gallery

Ormond Memorial Art Museum hosts 'Tradewinds' Seabreeze art show

Ormond Memorial Art Museum is hosting the 2026 'Tradewinds' art show, featuring 138 artworks by Seabreeze High School students. The juried exhibition includes 2D and 3D pieces created in media such as acrylic, ceramic, clay, colored pencil, and glass, with awards distributed at a May 7 reception. The show runs through May 24 and was judged by museum guest curator Ruth Grim.

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article local schedule Apr 22, 2026 visibility 13 link 1 artist

Gallery celebrates Earth Day

The Grayson Gallery & Art Center (GGAC) in Grayson, Kentucky, is hosting an opening reception for its annual 'Celebrate the Earth 2026' art show and sale on April 24. The event, part of the non-profit's monthly Final Fridays series, will feature original, handmade works from regional artists focused on Earth Day themes, alongside a display of art by homeschooled children. Live music will be provided by the band Kentucky Memories, and the evening will include an awards ceremony with cash prizes and ribbons.

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person people schedule Apr 10, 2026 visibility 13 link 1 artist

Devlin Starr Memorial Art Award Opens Applications for Emerging Multimedia Artists

The Huntington Arts Council has officially opened applications for the 2026 Devlin Starr Memorial Art Award, a $3,000 grant designed to support emerging multimedia artists between the ages of 18 and 28. Established to honor the legacy of the late artist Devlin Starr, who passed away in 2025, the award provides financial assistance for materials, studio space, and equipment. Applicants are required to submit a portfolio of recent work and a personal statement by the May 8 deadline.

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article local schedule Jan 16, 2026 visibility 12 link 1 artist

Memorial art exhibition honors Ruthie Akuchie during Black History Month

The Mansfield Public Art Commission, in partnership with the Mansfield Richland County Public Library, is presenting a memorial art exhibition honoring the life and work of Ruthie Akuchie, a beloved local artist. A dedication event will be held on February 5 at the Main Library in Mansfield, Ohio, and the exhibition will remain on display through February and March as part of Black History Month celebrations. Akuchie, whose art explored identity, emotion, and lived experience, was also a musician and missionary; her work continues to tell stories of resilience and cultural pride after her untimely death last year.

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article local schedule Aug 22, 2025 visibility 9 link 3 artists

Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens reflects vibrant arts district

The Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens in Ormond Beach, Florida, recently completed a 16-month renovation that added expanded classroom, exhibition, and meeting spaces, as well as a new rooftop terrace overlooking its 2.5-acre gardens. The museum, founded in 1946, features rotating and permanent collections including works by Malcolm Fraser and John Wilton, along with educational programs for all ages, outreach for students and military personnel, and a garden with native and exotic plants, a turtle sanctuary, and military tributes. Upcoming exhibits include a pop-up by Carson Kapp, the International Society of Experimental Artists' 'Innovations 2025,' and a 1940s-themed show organized by the OMAM Guild.

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New NJ art exhibit from Israel honors young women who fought Hamas

A new art exhibition originating from Israel has opened in New Jersey, honoring the young women who fought against Hamas. The exhibit features works that commemorate their bravery and sacrifice, bringing a poignant visual narrative to an American audience.

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Seabreeze artists shine in OMAM’s Tradewinds exhibit

More than 100 works of art by Seabreeze High School students are on display at the Ormond Memorial Art Museum (OMAM) in Ormond Beach, Florida, for the annual 'Tradewinds' juried exhibit, running through May 24. The show features 2D and 3D art, including ceramics, jewelry, and mosaics, and is judged by OMAM's Guest Curator Ruth Grim, who holds a Master of Arts from the New York University Institute of Fine Arts.

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article local schedule Jan 27, 2026 visibility 12

Memorial art exhibition honors Ruthie Akuchie’s legacy

The Mansfield Public Art Commission and the Mansfield Richland County Public Library are hosting a memorial art exhibition honoring the late Ruthie Akuchie, a local artist known for her creativity, musical abilities, and adventurous spirit. A dedication event is scheduled for February 5, 2026, at the library's second-floor atrium, and the exhibition will run through February and March as part of the library's Black History Month celebration. Akuchie's work explores themes of identity, emotion, and lived experience, with her sister Naomi Cantwell and father Rev. El Akuchie sharing personal reflections on her legacy.

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