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Greytown exhibition circles back for third year

The Greytown Art Gallery has launched the third edition of its annual "Full Circle" exhibition, featuring nearly 100 anonymous works created on small, circular formats. The opening event, officiated by South Wairarapa mayor Fran Wilde, included an auction of the pieces, which are priced at a flat rate of $200 to ensure affordability. The exhibition showcases a mix of emerging and established artists from across the Wairarapa region, challenging them to work outside traditional rectangular constraints.

Week in art: Boulder County art exhibits and gallery displays

The article provides a weekly roundup of current and upcoming art exhibitions and gallery displays across Boulder County, Colorado. It lists various venues, featured artists, and opening dates for shows at local galleries, museums, and community art centers.

Jiushi Art Museum opens debut exhibit at new Shanghai home

The Jiushi Art Museum has officially opened its new permanent home in Shanghai with its inaugural exhibition, "The Shape of Time." The museum, which previously operated as a non-collecting institution without a fixed venue, now occupies a purpose-built space in the city's Huangpu district.

Moving art exhibition celebrates the creativity, individuality, and inner light of adults with special needs

The Janice Charach Gallery in West Bloomfield is hosting "A Little Bit of Light," a collaborative exhibition featuring works by artists from Soul Studio. This program, operated by the Friendship Circle, provides a supported art studio environment specifically designed for adults with special needs to explore their creative potential.

More Than Studios: NewBridge Project is a much-needed Third Space in Newcastle

The NewBridge Project in Newcastle’s Shieldfield neighborhood has established itself as a vital community hub and artist collective, housing 130 visual and cross-disciplinary artists across 90 studios. Beyond providing affordable workspace, the organization operates an independent bookshop, a youth program, and a memory cafe, positioning itself as a "third space" that bridges the gap between professional art production and local social engagement.

Sheboygan Visual Artists will welcome community to new gallery March 7

Sheboygan Visual Artists (SVA) is set to open its new 1,200-square-foot Ebenreiter Gallery on March 7 at 534 S. Pier Drive. The new riverfront location features four studio spaces and will serve as a permanent hub for exhibitions, workshops, and artist groups after the organization was displaced from its long-term home at the EBCO Venture Center in 2024. The opening will be marked by a communal painting event featuring local dignitaries rather than a traditional ribbon-cutting.

Sheboygan community art gallery opens new space showcasing local artists and outreach programs

Sheboygan Visual Artists (SVA) has officially opened a new permanent gallery and studio space in the South Pier neighborhood of Sheboygan, Wisconsin. After operating without a fixed location for 18 months, the nonprofit organization’s new facility features exhibition areas, five rentable artist studios, and a dedicated space for community-integrated projects. The opening marks a significant milestone for the 80-member collective, which has been a fixture of the local art scene since 2007.

Art exhibition showcases connection between Hope Art Machine and gallery

The Hope Art Machine is set to launch its annual exhibition, "Retrospective 17," running from March 1 to March 27 across two venues: the Hope Art Gallery and the Blue Moose Coffee House. The showcase features diverse works from over 20 artists, including teachers and students, spanning mediums such as ceramics, watercolors, acrylics, and paper art. An opening reception is scheduled for March 7, providing a platform for the community to engage with local creators and learn about the studio's educational offerings.

Laura Rathe Fine Art presents "Austin Bound" opening reception

Laura Rathe Fine Art is opening its first gallery location in Austin, Texas, with an inaugural exhibition titled "Austin Bound." The new space, situated at 907 W. 5th Street in Downtown Austin, marks a significant expansion for the gallery, which has operated in Texas for over 25 years.

Spring 2025: 2 minutes with Rory Fitzgerald Bledsoe

Rory Fitzgerald Bledsoe, a PhD candidate in media studies, operates the multimodal art gallery Space__Space in East Boulder. Her inaugural exhibition, "Phones are Heavy," concluded in January, and a new show, "Archive Fever Dream," is set to open in March. She previously ran a similar gallery, Space 121, out of her Boston apartment.

Sotheby’s to Hold Auction in Diriyah Featuring over 60 Artworks

A priceless 2,500-year-old golden helmet and three golden bracelets from Romania's Dacia civilization, stolen from the Drents Museum in the Netherlands in January 2025, were returned to Romania on Tuesday. The artifacts arrived at Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport under guard and were displayed at Bucharest's National History Museum, flanked by armed security. The recovery followed 14 months of investigations, diplomatic tensions, and an ongoing trial of three suspects; one bracelet remains missing but Dutch authorities vow to continue the search.

Raleigh couple envisions art cafe, event space downtown

A Raleigh couple, who have been fostering the local artist community from their backyard, are now opening a brick-and-mortar art cafe and event space downtown. The article previews their transition from a grassroots operation to a permanent venue, though full details are behind a paywall.

High Art, Paris Gallery That Spun Emerging Artists Into Stars, Closes After 12 Years

High Art, a Parisian gallery known for launching the careers of emerging artists, has closed its doors after 12 years of operation. The gallery gained a reputation for transforming relatively unknown talents into internationally recognized figures, contributing significantly to the contemporary art scene in Paris.

This Washington Museum Sold Some of Its Art. But at What Cost?

The New York Times reports that a Washington museum has sold off some of its art collection, raising questions about the financial and ethical costs of such a decision. The article details the sale, likely involving deaccessioned works, and explores the motivations behind it, such as funding operational expenses or new acquisitions.

San Francisco gallery switches to popup model to combat changing art world

A San Francisco gallery has announced it will transition from a permanent brick-and-mortar space to a popup model, citing the need to adapt to shifts in the art world. The gallery will now operate through temporary, project-based exhibitions in various locations rather than maintaining a fixed venue.

Comment | 'AI will transform the art market—just not how you expect'

The article argues that AI's most transformative impact on the art market will not come from generating new artworks or NFTs, but from streamlining back-office operations like logistics, insurance, provenance checks, and shipping. It notes that only 3.4% of the $1.7 trillion in privately held art is traded annually, and that antiquated processes deter younger buyers. By automating these friction-heavy tasks, AI could unlock billions in liquidity, potentially raising the turnover rate to 4.4% and injecting over $17 billion into the ecosystem.

Ancient artefacts from sunken city lifted out of Mediterranean near Alexandria

Ancient artefacts from the sunken city of Canopus, submerged off the coast of Alexandria, have been recovered for the first time in 25 years. During a three-day underwater heritage event (19-21 August), archaeologists lifted limestone structures, a quartz sphinx bearing cartouches of Ramses II, and a white marble statue of a Roman nobleman from the Mediterranean. The operation was led by the European Institute for Underwater Archaeology (IEASM) in cooperation with the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, with French underwater archaeologist Franck Goddio playing a key role. The finds are now on display in the exhibition 'Secrets of the Sunken City' at the Alexandria National Museum.

Museums Student Engagement Committee

Washington and Lee University (W&L) established the Museums Student Engagement Committee (MSEC) in December 2023 to strengthen ties between students and the W&L Art Museum and Galleries (AMG). The committee, composed of students from various class years, advises museum staff on programming, exhibitions, and events to make the museum more relevant and accessible. Officers include Avery Dennard, Hailey Neaman, Nora Kuhn, and Grace McCurdy, with advisors Isra El-beshir and Jessica Wager.

San Diego's Underground Arts Scene: Hidden Galleries, Studios, and Creative Spaces Off the Beaten Path

The article describes San Diego's underground arts scene, highlighting hidden galleries, artist studios, and creative spaces that operate off the beaten path. It focuses on lesser-known venues and grassroots art initiatives that thrive outside the city's mainstream cultural institutions, offering a glimpse into a vibrant, community-driven art ecosystem.

LAX Art Program’s Call to Artists

The LAX Art Program, operated by Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), has issued a call for muralists to create large-scale artworks for display in the terminals of Los Angeles International Airport. Up to ten finalists will be selected and awarded commissions ranging from $14,000 to $38,000, with murals to be installed for a minimum of two years. The initiative, part of the broader Meet Me at the Mural project, is open to professional artists, artist teams, and curators residing in Southern California, with proposals due by July 30, 2025.

Sanctioned North Korean art studio to exhibit work in Moscow under new deal

Russia's culture minister Olga Lyubimova met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang on June 29, 2025, and signed a 2025-2027 cultural cooperation agreement. Under the deal, North Korea's Mansudae Art Studio—which is under U.N. sanctions—will exhibit its work at a Moscow museum this summer. Lyubimova announced the exchange via Telegram on Monday, confirming the agreement with her DPRK counterpart Sung Jong Gyu.

Acne Studios has opened a gallery in Paris

Acne Studios, the Swedish fashion brand, has opened a new gallery in Paris. The space is intended to host exhibitions and cultural programming, marking the brand's expansion into the art world beyond its retail and fashion operations.

20 business types + a $1m super investment = an unusual art collective

An Australian-based art investment collective, comprising 20 members including top-tier business and legal professionals, has consigned eight artworks to Leonard Joel's Centum auction of contemporary art. Among the lots is Indonesian artist Yudi Sulistyo's *Rumah (Home)*, 2013, described as a 'ramshackle rocketship with a payload of decrepit dwellings.' The collective operates with a $1 million super investment model, blending high-net-worth individuals with art market speculation.

「ExPLOT Studio」2025年度シェアスタジオ入居者募集

ExPLOT Studio, a shared artist studio in Yokohama's Minato Mirai 21 district, is calling for residents for the 2025 fiscal year. Managed by the ExPLOT Studio Utilization Council (secretariat: BankART1929), the studio is located in the PLOT48 complex and offers long-term (8 months) and short-term (3 months) spaces for artists and creators. Applications are due by June 15, 2025, with selection based on compatibility with shared use, participation in open studios, and activity rate. The studio aims to foster cross-disciplinary exchange among art, business, IT, welfare, and academia.