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Rainforest-inspired works on show at Uki café-post office

Local artist Brenda Bryant has unveiled her latest exhibition, "Shadows and Light," at the Bastion Lane Espresso Bar in Uki. The collection features eight oil and pastel paintings inspired by the Gondwana rainforest and the remnants of the Big Scrub in Australia's Northern Rivers region. Bryant’s work utilizes a soft, misty aesthetic to capture the atmospheric tranquility of the forest, occasionally incorporating fantastical elements influenced by J.R.R. Tolkien.

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article local schedule Nov 20, 2025 visibility 7 link 2 artists, 1 gallery

Native-owned gallery and retail store to open in Downtown Las Vegas Arts District

The nonprofit IndigenousAF, founded by artist Fawn Douglas and UNLV professor A.B. Wilkinson, announced plans to open a Native-owned retail store and gallery in Downtown Las Vegas Arts District. The venue will feature 700 square feet of retail space, 1,600 square feet of gallery space, and 1,500 square feet of mixed-use space, located near Charleston Boulevard and 3rd Street. The organization has already met one-third of its three-year fundraising goal, and the store, also named IndigenousAF, is expected to open in the first quarter of 2026. A pop-up sale previewing items will take place on Black Friday, November 28, at Nuwu Art Gallery.

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article local schedule Nov 14, 2025 visibility 10 link 2 artists, 1 gallery

Lin Xiang Xiong Art Gallery set to elevate Penang's global cultural presence

The Lin Xiang Xiong Art Gallery at The Light Waterfront in Gelugor, Penang, is set to officially open in December. The eight-storey, 8,076-square-metre gallery, valued at RM100 million, will feature a collection titled "The Vicissitudes of Life" comprising 99 artworks by founder Professor Lin Xiang Xiong, addressing global issues such as war, pollution, and poverty. The launch ceremony was officiated by Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow and the Yang di-Pertua Negeri, Tun Ramli Ngah Talib.

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museum exhibitions schedule Oct 30, 2025 visibility 13 link 3 artists, 1 gallery

Art Exhibition: A Celebration of Inspirational Artist Professor

Ligel Lambert, an interdisciplinary artist and doctoral candidate at Columbia University's Teachers College, will present a solo exhibition of 16 large portrait paintings as part of his Ed.D. dissertation. The show runs from October 27 to November 20, 2025, at the Macy Art Gallery, with an opening reception on October 30. Lambert, a former U.S. Marine and adjunct professor at Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design and Hunter College, draws on his experiences living in Haiti, Japan, South Korea, China, and the U.S.

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article local schedule May 21, 2026 visibility 6 link 1 artist, 2 galleries

Artist Brad Chapman Bleau seeks community connections

Artist and educator Brad Chapman Bleau, a graduate of Massachusetts College of Art and Design and Goddard College, discusses his multifaceted career in a recent interview. Bleau works as an adjunct professor at Worcester State University and assistant director of the Mary Cosgrove Dolphin Art Gallery, while also curating the Worcester Center for Crafts Hot Night in the City exhibition. He creates mixed-media "junk paintings" using vintage objects and ephemera, sells art at Almanac Market in Paxton, and teaches a nature-based art class at Turn Back Time farm and forest education center.

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museum exhibitions schedule Jun 6, 2025 visibility 14

公募｜Hiroshima MoCA FIVE 25/26

Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art (Hiroshima MoCA) has opened the call for entries for the second edition of its biennial open-call exhibition "Hiroshima MoCA FIVE 25/26." The deadline for submissions is July 25, 2025. The theme for this edition is "memory." Five artists or groups will be selected by the museum's curators and a special juror, Hattori Hiroyuki (associate professor at Tokyo University of the Arts and director of the Aomori Contemporary Art Centre), to create and exhibit new works with museum support. Each selected artist receives a 400,000 yen activity grant, and additional prizes of 200,000 yen will be awarded for the Hiroshima MoCA Prize and the Special Juror Prize. The exhibition runs from December 20, 2025 to March 1, 2026.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 10, 2026 source 2 sources visibility 14 link 4 artists

Mint Museum exhibit reimagines feminine form as art

The Mint Museum Uptown is set to debut "Mint to Be: The Feminine Body as Costume Art" on May 1, an exhibition that explores the feminine form through the lens of fashion and identity. Curated by Professor Perrine DeShield-Jenkins, the showcase serves as a Met Gala–inspired experience featuring interactive narratives, photo activations, and a high-stakes runway competition where 20 Charlotte-based designers will vie for a $1,000 prize for couture that best reimagines the body as a living canvas.

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museum exhibitions schedule Oct 17, 2025 visibility 14 link 1 gallery

MSU student debuting ant-themed art exhibit

Morehead State University student Josiah Kilburn, a senior biology major from Castle Rock, Colorado, is debuting an ant-themed art exhibition titled “Myrmecoportraiture: Experience the Enchanting World of Ants” at the Golding-Yang Art Gallery. Running from October 6 to 30, the show combines macro photography, live ant colonies, preserved specimens, and interactive multisensory displays, including tactile habitats and distinct ant smells. Kilburn developed the project through his biology studies and photography courses, with mentorship from Associate Professor Dr. Robyn Moore. An artist talk and reception are scheduled for October 22.

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museum exhibitions schedule May 24, 2026 visibility 4 link 3 artists

Beppe Madaudo on display in Pietrasanta: matter, memory and suspended figures

From May 3 to June 28, 2026, Art Studio La Marina gallery in Pietrasanta hosts "Anteprima," a solo exhibition by Italian artist Beppe Madaudo (born Palermo, 1950), curated by Diego Ferrante. The show presents works where animals, human figures, and hybrid forms emerge from layered matter, exploring themes of memory, tension, and transformation. Key pieces include a depiction of the fish St. Peter, whose profile is outlined in red while its interior is built from threads, combustions, and fragments, and two horse paintings on contrasting ash gray and burnt red backgrounds that alter the visual weight of the same silhouette.

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museum exhibitions schedule May 24, 2026 visibility 4 link 1 artist

Danish recycling artist brings his giant trolls indoors for a first museum exhibition

Danish recycling artist Thomas Dambo, known for creating nearly 200 giant wooden troll sculptures hidden in natural landscapes across 19 countries, is presenting his first museum exhibition. Titled "The Garbage Man," the show opens at the Arken Museum of Contemporary Art near Copenhagen and features a new narrative in which mischievous trolls secretly take over the museum, building a giant human figure from trash as a lesson about waste. The exhibition runs from Sunday until November 29 and includes works made from discarded materials like electronics, cardboard, and clothing, some of which would not survive outdoors.

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article culture schedule May 23, 2026 visibility 4 link 3 artists

Should art have moral limits?

At Metropolitan State University of Denver, students, artists, professors, and curators debate whether art should have moral limits, particularly when it addresses violence, political division, or sensitive social issues. The discussion features perspectives from Jess Gerome, an art education student who argues discomfort should not dictate creative expression, and Xtna Doleres, a multidisciplinary artist who believes art carries an ethical responsibility to speak truth and represent communities respectfully. Professor Jason Miller adds that while art alone may not cause harm, it must be taken seriously when it suggests real-world danger.

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article local schedule May 7, 2026 visibility 12 link 4 artists

Connecting with artists through the University’s annual student exhibition

The University's art gallery at 41 Park Row hosted its Annual Art Student Exhibition from April 10 to April 25, 2026, featuring 75 student artists. Notable works include Kaitlin Espinal's painting "La Casa de Tia Lelia," inspired by her great aunt's house in the Dominican Republic; Jet Coyan's digital photography piece "Trauma Imposter" exploring depersonalization and anxiety; and Deilene Rodriguez's "Vino," which celebrates her Hispanic heritage through a wine-inspired composition. Students credited their professors, classmates, and the University's art classes for supporting their creative development.

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article local schedule May 1, 2026 visibility 16 link 1 artist

“Queer Art, For and By Queer Artists” student exhibit seeks to build community

Freshman anthropology student Mia Wallen is hosting a student art exhibition titled “Queer Art, For and By Queer Artists” on May 1 at the St. Louis Virtuoso Collective. The show features works in all mediums by queer artists, with proceeds benefiting Trans Housing Initiative St. Louis, a trans-led organization addressing housing injustices. Wallen, who grew up in a small town with little queer community, conceived the exhibit as her final project to combine her passion for art and LGBTQ rights.

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article local schedule Apr 30, 2026 visibility 13 link 1 artist

Helena College exhibits capstone 'The Cost of Living' project at Holter Museum of Art

Helena College is showcasing its annual capstone exhibition, titled 'The Cost of Living,' at the Holter Museum of Art in Helena, Montana. The show features final projects from six second-year art students—Vinessa Sanford, Kraig Mougeot, William Krings, Linus Leeper, Sophie Uda, and Red Romano—and opened on April 3, running through May 3, 2026. Assistant professor Seth Roby organized the exhibition, which includes works ranging from a turbulent abstract painting to a whimsical nook with lavender wisteria and fairy dwellings, all exploring existential themes tied to life and living.

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article local schedule Apr 29, 2026 visibility 13 link 1 artist

‘Farm & Fields’ exhibit features local artists

The Carnegie Arts Center in Turlock, California, opens its annual juried exhibition “Farms & Fields” in the Lobby Gallery, featuring 52 works by 37 regional artists selected from over 150 submissions. Juror Susan Stephenson, a landscape painter and Stanislaus State professor, chose pieces across media including painting, photography, printmaking, ceramics, and fabric arts, all celebrating agriculture. Awards totaling $1,100 were given, with Rhett Regina Owings winning Best of Show for her gouache “Farm Near Tracy.” The exhibition runs through July 25, with a free public reception on May 7 as part of the downtown Turlock art walk.

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article policy schedule Apr 29, 2026 visibility 22

Berliner Finanzsenator Evers übernimmt Leitung von Kulturverwaltung

Berlin's finance senator Stefan Evers (CDU) has been appointed to temporarily lead the city's cultural administration, marking the third change in leadership within a year. This follows the resignation of Joe Chialo in May 2025 and the departure of his successor Sarah Wedl-Wilson on the previous Friday, after months of controversy over the approval of funding grants. Evers will hold both finance and culture portfolios until the Berlin state election on September 20, 2025. The decision was made by CDU district chairpersons after initial talks with former justice senator Thomas Heilmann fell through.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 29, 2026 visibility 11 link 4 artists

Venezia Comics Celebrates Paolo Ongaro at Upcoming Festival

Italian cultural association Venezia Comics has announced an exhibition dedicated to comics artist Paolo Ongaro at its upcoming festival (1st–3rd May 2026). The exhibition, titled “Paolo Ongaro, il poeta dell’avventura” (“Paolo Ongaro: The Poet of Adventure”), will feature a range of his published work, with a focus on his series Spazio Chiama Atlantide. The event is organized in partnership with Storytelling Edizioni, which is also publishing the first volume of reprints of Ongaro’s stories. Ongaro, a recognized master of Italian comics born in Mestre in 1946, has worked for publishers such as Rizzoli, Mondadori, Disney, and Bonelli, and has drawn iconic characters including Tarzan, Diabolik, Mickey Mouse, and Martin Mystère. He will be present at the festival all three days for signings and chats.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 28, 2026 visibility 13 link 2 artists

Charlotte professor brings voice to African artists, reshaping the mold of contemporary art

Lisa Homann, an Associate Art & Art History Professor at UNC Charlotte, will participate in the 2024 Venice Biennale (May 9–Nov. 22) alongside West African Masquerade artist David Sanou. Homann co-curated the traveling exhibition "New African Masquerades: Artistic Innovations and Collaborations," which opened in New Orleans and will conclude at the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art. She was invited by Kevin Dumouchelle, the museum's main curator, to join the African Art in Venice Forum, a critical dialogue aimed at giving voice to contemporary African artists often excluded from mainstream contemporary art narratives. Homann's work with the Sanou family spans nearly two decades, beginning with David's father, Andre Sanou, in 2008.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 28, 2026 visibility 16 link 1 artist

Not an exhibition, but a game: Vietnamese artist’s lifelong dialogue with fallen leaves

The Vietnam Fine Arts Museum in Hanoi is hosting "Cuộc Chơi Với Lá (A Game with Leaves)," an exhibition showcasing over six decades of work by self-taught Vietnamese artist Tạ Hải. The show features dozens of artworks selected from more than 500 pieces he has created entirely from natural materials, primarily fallen leaves, since his first work in 1965. Hải, who works outside formal artistic traditions, transforms leaves into landscapes depicting rivers, rooftops, and village paths, driven by a philosophy that sees fallen leaves as enduring symbols of life rather than discarded remnants.

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article local schedule Apr 16, 2026 visibility 14 link 3 artists

Annual children’s art exhibit opens at Glacier Art Museum

The Glacier Art Museum has launched its annual children’s art exhibition, titled “Artful Balance,” featuring over 300 works by elementary and middle school students from Northwest Montana. The collection explores the concept of balance as both a compositional technique and a thematic subject across various media. Pieces were selected through a collaborative process between local art teachers and the museum’s education department, highlighting the creative output of the region's youth.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 11, 2026 visibility 15 link 2 artists

Daegu Kansong Art Museum Opens Exhibition on Chusa Kim Jeong-hui's Painting Legacy

The Daegu Kansong Art Museum has launched a special exhibition titled "Chusa's Painting Lessons" to mark the 240th anniversary of the birth of Kim Jeong-hui, the legendary Joseon Dynasty scholar and artist. While most retrospectives of Kim's work focus on his revolutionary calligraphy and academic scholarship, this showcase specifically highlights his paintings and his pedagogical influence on his students. A centerpiece of the exhibition is the "Yerim Gapeulrok," a document that illustrates the artistic exchanges and critiques shared between the master and his disciples.

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article local schedule Apr 10, 2026 visibility 18 link 3 artists

Connecticut Women Artists open 2026 juried exhibition at Art League of New Britain

Connecticut Women Artists has launched its 2026 Members’ Juried Exhibition at the Art League of New Britain, running through May 1. Juried by Janet Warner, an adjunct professor of studio arts, the show features a diverse array of media including painting, sculpture, photography, and fiber arts. The opening festivities included an artist talk by Kate Emery and a public reception featuring an awards presentation to honor standout works from the collection.

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article local schedule Apr 1, 2026 visibility 11 link 2 artists

High Schools Juried Art Exhibition

The Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum is preparing to host the 26th Annual Horry-Georgetown County High Schools Juried Art Exhibition from April 19 to May 17. The showcase features a diverse range of media, including painting, sculpture, and ceramics, selected from hundreds of submissions across local high schools and homeschool programs. This year's competition will be judged by Ashlyn Pope, a contemporary artist and assistant professor at Coastal Carolina University.

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trending_up market schedule Mar 5, 2026 visibility 18 link 1 artist

Auctions of the week: ancient paintings, Modern art and the Orient

The global art market is entering a high-intensity period between March 5 and 11, 2026, with a dense schedule of auctions spanning Italy, London, Vienna, and Geneva. Major international houses including Christie’s, Sotheby’s, Phillips, and Bonhams are hosting marquee 20th and 21st-century art sales in London, while Italian houses like Finarte, Pandolfini, and Bertolami focus on Old Master paintings, design, and private estates. Notable single-owner collections, such as the Roger and Josette Vanthournout Collection and the estate of Antonio Crivellaro, are among the week's highlights.

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article local schedule Feb 13, 2026 visibility 7 link 2 artists

Gallery showcases faculty art

The Allegheny Art Galleries opened a faculty art exhibition featuring works from three art department professors. Associate Professor Heather Brand presented three photographic series, including "Under Glass, Over Time," "Recursive Light," and "After Utopia," exploring themes of scale and contained worlds. Associate Professor Clare Kambhu displayed a series of oil paintings inspired by her time teaching in New York City public schools, focusing on imparting a human presence to impersonal educational spaces through her technique.

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museum exhibitions schedule Jan 30, 2026 visibility 11 link 1 artist

Need a Creative Break? Check Out the Emmanuel Art Gallery.

The Emmanuel Art Gallery at CU Denver opened a new exhibition titled "Illuminations and Ruminations: Photographs and Other Works by Albert Chong" on January 22. The show features a collection of works by CU Boulder professor Albert Chong that explores themes of memory and personal narrative, and will be on view until March 18.

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museum exhibitions schedule Jan 26, 2026 visibility 11 link 1 artist

Howard Architecture Students’ Work Displayed in New York Art Exhibit

Howard University third-year architecture students traveled to New York City to see their work displayed in an exhibition at Leroy Street Studio in Chinatown. The exhibit features sun shading devices for window frames, designed in an environmental systems class led by Assistant Professor Nea Maloo and Associate Professor Danny Sagan of Norwich University, integrating biophilic design principles. Students also participated in a sketching exercise led by architect Danai Metoyer and networked with professionals like Natalka Khodarchenko.

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article local schedule Dec 16, 2025 visibility 11 link 1 artist

NMAT students, faculty, represent campus in Richmond exhibition

Indiana University Kokomo faculty, students, and alumni were well represented at the 127th Annual Exhibition by Indiana and Ohio Artists at the Richmond Art Museum. Minda Douglas, associate professor of fine art, won the Kevin McCurdy and Lisa Caiazzo Purchase Award for her print “Monarch Watch.” Anna Marcum, a recent BFA graduate, received the Johnson Family Merit Award for her self-portrait and had another painting selected. Aaron Pickens, associate professor of fine art and new media, had two oil paintings juried into the show, and junior Zoe Callender had her painting “Market Fish” selected. The exhibition runs through January 10, 2026.

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article local schedule Dec 7, 2025 visibility 11 link 1 artist

Artists’ collective effort on display

Six artists from the Artē Collective in Luggate, New Zealand, have opened their first group exhibition titled "Collective Circles" at their newly established gallery. The show features 20mm round artworks in painting, ceramics, and sculpture, created on-site as the artists take turns staffing the gallery. Works sold before the paint was dry, according to sculptor Andi Regan. The exhibition runs from December through January, with an opening event on December 5.

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museum exhibitions schedule Dec 2, 2025 visibility 11 link 2 artists

‘Sugar felt like the perfect thread’: Tara Long on her sweet new installation

Tara Long's new installation *La Esquinita (little corner)* has taken over all three spaces at Locust Projects in Miami, transforming the gallery into a shop for sweets and souvenirs with over 500 miniature sculptures for sale. The immersive environment, her first major solo show, unfolds in three acts—seduction, exposure, and collapse—centered on a crumbling room-sized frosted cake. The exhibition draws parallels between Florida's early 20th-century Big Sugar land grab and today's Big Tech boom, reflecting on cycles of extraction and survival in Long's hometown. A pop-up speakeasy will run on Friday and Saturday nights (5 and 6 December).

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