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Grand Opening Celebration for Seabreeze Gallery

Seabreeze Gallery, a new cooperative art space on Bowen Island, will hold its grand opening celebration on Friday, May 22 from 4 to 7 pm at 455 Bowen Island Trunk Road in Snug Cove. The gallery is the only one on the island dedicated exclusively to showcasing Bowen Island artists, featuring work from 19 local makers across diverse mediums including paintings, ceramics, fiber arts, jewelry, woodworks, and glass. The gallery operates as a cooperative, with a different artist opening the doors each day to engage visitors directly.

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Hopkinton Gallery Opening Show Features New England Landscapes

Two Villages Art Society in Contoocook, New Hampshire, is opening a new exhibition titled "Somewhere to Remember" featuring New England landscape paintings by Campton artist Lizzy Berube. The show opens on Saturday, August 10, 2024, with a free public reception from 12 to 2 PM, and runs through September 7, 2024. Gallery hours are Thursdays through Sundays from 12 to 4 PM.

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article local schedule May 13, 2026 visibility 14 link 2 artists

Tampa art scene staples open new ‘General Admission’ gallery on Thursday

A new gallery and working studio called General Admission is opening on E 6th Avenue in Ybor City, Tampa, with a debut group exhibition titled “F.R.I.E.N.D.S” on Thursday, May 14. The show features over two dozen artists including Jay Giroux, Bask, Tes One, Ryan Lagasse, George Goldberg, Creative Loafing Tampa Bay cartoonist Cory Robinson, and Claire Casper. The venue is founded by artists Jay Giroux and Keith Burnson, and Rarefolks, a company tied to the parcel owners, will also have work on display.

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Students share their artistic talents at 2Create Gallery opening reception

The 2026 Student Art Exhibition opened at 2Create Gallery in Ramona on May 1, featuring works by local high school students. Aspen Gribbon, a 15-year-old Ramona High sophomore, displayed two sculptures titled “Log” and “Tiger in Pond,” inspired by nature and her favorite animal. Other student artists included Sydney Culton, who showed ceramic pieces and plans to pursue ultrasound technology, Simon Fogarty with his surreal painting “Breaking Out,” and Mckenzie Beaty, who painted a shrimp in acrylics. The reception brought together aspiring, amateur, and professional artists.

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New art gallery inspired by Norfolk landscape to open in nature reserve

A new art gallery is set to open within Pensthorpe, a nature reserve in Norfolk, on May 25, in partnership with local artist Claire Frances Smith. Housed in the former education building, the gallery will display Smith's original landscape paintings and giclée prints in a relaxed, interiors-led setting, and will also host seasonal painting workshops, starting with an En Plein Air Masterclass on June 30. The reserve's education centre will be relocated and enhanced over the summer.

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article local schedule May 21, 2026 visibility 8 link 2 artists, 1 gallery

New art gallery brings fresh perspective to Madrona

A new art gallery called Dirkse/Prim has opened in Seattle's Madrona neighborhood, founded by married couple Michelle and Jeremy. Michelle works as an interior designer, while Jeremy is a painter of seascapes. Their debut exhibition features the work of another husband-and-wife duo, Mya Kerner and Zach Helenske, whose art is inspired by their 40-acre farm in Pennsylvania. The gallery aims to offer a warm, welcoming alternative to traditional white-box spaces, emphasizing community and approachability.

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article local schedule May 22, 2026 visibility 6 link 1 artist

North Carolina Museum of Art Winston-Salem will soon open new downtown gallery

The North Carolina Museum of Art Winston-Salem, formerly known as SECCA, will open a new downtown gallery on 4th Street this summer while renovations continue at its permanent location in Buena Vista. The space, located near where the museum first opened as an artist-run gallery 70 years ago, will host outdoor concerts, vinyl nights, and exhibitions. The inaugural show, titled "Unboxed," features works from 13 North Carolina artists who participated in the museum's Portable Gallery program, which commissions contemporary art for local school systems. The gallery opens July 16th.

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

Amyafrique Art Gallery To Unveil In Lagos Soon

Amyafrique Art Gallery is set to open in Lagos, Nigeria, marking a new addition to the city's contemporary art scene. The gallery aims to showcase African and diaspora artists, providing a platform for emerging and established talents.

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article local schedule May 25, 2026 source 2 sources visibility 6 link 1 gallery

June's First Friday Art Walk in Springfield offers all-ages activities

Springfield's First Friday Art Walk on June 5 offers a wide range of all-ages activities, including gallery openings, author readings, live jazz, and a community block party. Participating venues such as Formed: An Artist Collective, Obelisk Home, Hotel Vandivort, and the Park Central Branch Library will feature new exhibitions, hands-on crafts, and extended hours until 10 p.m. The event is organized by the Springfield Regional Arts Council and includes contributions from local artists like Andi Snethern, Hailey Paige, and Colby Kern.

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article local schedule May 20, 2026 source 2 sources visibility 5 link 1 gallery

Keokuk School District to open art gallery

The Keokuk Community School District in Iowa plans to open a new art gallery in fall 2026, featuring student work and organized by the Keokuk High School Art Department. The gallery will be located in the same building as the Collaboration Center in the district's new central office at 420 N. 17th St. in Keokuk. To fund display items such as frames, pedestals, and presentation equipment, the Art Department is hosting a fundraiser with sponsorship levels ranging from $250 to over $1,000, offering recognition opportunities for donors.

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Fairborn Art gallery to open to public

The article, sourced from Beavercreek News Current, reports that the Fairborn Art Gallery is preparing to open its doors to the public. The specific details of the gallery's location, opening date, and featured exhibitions are not available due to the article being blocked by a security verification page.

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article local schedule May 7, 2026 visibility 12 link 1 gallery

New art gallery opening in Pokesdown in tandem with Dorset Art Weeks

A new art gallery, Pokesdown Gallery, is opening on Christchurch Road in Pokesdown, Dorset, coinciding with the annual Dorset Art Weeks event starting May 23. The gallery joins a growing arts scene in Boscombe, which includes venues like BEAF, AUGER, Rhythm Store, TOSH, and Factory Studios. Its inaugural exhibition features works by two local artists: printmaker Sarah Humby, who teaches and sketches around Hengistbury Head, and glass sculptor Fabian Rose, who creates pieces using lost wax methods from his Southbourne workshop. The gallery will be open weekends during exhibitions.

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Gallery Opening: Art Youth Expo 15 | Hazleton, PA | NEPA Events

The Hazleton Art League in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, will host the Gallery Opening for Art Youth Expo 15 on Friday, May 29, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This annual arts competition showcases work from local emerging artists aged 13 to 30, offering them a platform to display their creativity and gain community recognition. The opening reception includes light refreshments and is free to attend.

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article local schedule May 10, 2026 visibility 15

Amarachi Okpara broadens Lagos art scene with new gallery opening

A new art gallery, Amyafrique Art Gallery, is set to open in Lagos next month, founded by Nigerian entrepreneur Amarachi Judith Okpara. The project began with a small personal collection and grew as Okpara built connections in the art community, drawing from her diverse career in events, fashion, modeling, and aviation before discovering her passion for art during a visit to a Lagos gallery.

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article local schedule May 1, 2026 visibility 16

Newbury St. art gallery opens in Coolidge Corner. Take a peek inside.

A new art gallery has opened in Coolidge Corner, bringing a Newbury Street-style art experience to the Brookline neighborhood. The gallery offers a curated selection of contemporary works and aims to attract both local art enthusiasts and collectors seeking an alternative to Boston's traditional gallery district.

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LCCC Esther and John Clay Fine Art Gallery Opening Reception

The Laramie County Community College (LCCC) Esther and John Clay Fine Art Gallery held an opening reception on April 28th for its annual student exhibition, featuring works in photography, sculpture, and painting. Featured artist Jaden Hamilton noted the value of audience feedback and networking. Gallery coordinator and art instructor Daniel Maw, who has organized the show for five years, emphasized that the exhibition provides students with professional experience and a platform to showcase their creative exploration.

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Gtz Art Gallery opening soon on West Davis Street

A new art gallery, Gtz Art Gallery, is opening soon on West Davis Street in a yet-to-be-announced date in May. Founded by Josue Gutiérrez, a self-taught artist who left a corporate career in global business to pursue art, the gallery will focus on emerging artists and the convergence of art and design. The inaugural exhibit features 27 of Gutiérrez’s own works, drawn from three prior exhibitions—Metamorphosis, Bloom, and Raw—with plans to later issue an open call for local artists.

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