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museum exhibitions schedule Jun 20, 2025 visibility 5 link 4 artists

Local feminist art coalition tackles censorship in current exhibition at San Diego Central Library

The Feminist Image Group (FIG), a local feminist art coalition, is opening a new exhibition titled "In the Land of…" at the San Diego Central Library on Sunday, running through Oct. 12. Originally invited to exhibit before the pandemic, the group shifted focus to address censorship after facing criticism directed at libraries and books. The show features 15 members' works in various media, including paintings, sculpture, fabric art, embroidery, and collage, confronting banned books, silenced histories, and the fight for free expression. Member Jennifer Spencer, a local photographer and painter, helped organize the exhibition and contributed an accordion-fold book piece inspired by Project 2025.

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Tulsa Gallery kicks off December with art opening, festive Christmas Market

WV Art Advisory, in partnership with Masterwork Studios, is hosting two community-focused events in downtown Tulsa during the first weekend of December. On Friday, Dec. 5, the gallery opens 'Southern Realism,' a First Friday exhibition featuring Oklahoma artists Harriet Derrevere, Taylor Hoffer, Cody Jensen, and Andrew Nimick, with Jensen debuting two limited-edition photography books. On Sunday, Dec. 7, the space transforms into a Christmas Market with local vendors offering handmade gifts, live caroling, and family activities. The events take place at Masterwork Studios, owned by Tim Clement and operated through his nonprofit Artists for Christ and Community.

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New Rocky Mount art venue celebrates with gallery opening

A new art venue, the Tar River Art Gallery, is opening in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, with a free public reception on Sunday, September 14th, from 2:00 to 5:00 PM at the Dunn Center on the campus of N.C. Wesleyan University. The gallery expands the existing Gravely Gallery and will feature works by 40 local artists, including over 150 paintings, sculptures, and other creations, with music by cellist Jeff Hatley and light refreshments.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 10, 2026 visibility 9

El Centro to host reception Sunday for Enriquez “Lotería” art show

Artist Courtney Enriquez is debuting her solo exhibition, “Mi Vida y Lotería,” at El Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos with an opening reception this Sunday. The exhibition features vibrant paintings inspired by the traditional Mexican game of Lotería, blending cultural heritage with personal family memories and humor. The show marks a significant homecoming for the artist, whose family roots in San Marcos date back generations.

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Patrice Drago: Celebrate spring with the Art Walk in Annapolis on April 16

The Annapolis Arts District will host its monthly First Sunday Arts Festival on April 16, featuring an Art Walk where visitors can explore galleries, studios, and pop-up exhibitions throughout the historic downtown area. The event includes live music, artist demonstrations, and opportunities to meet local creators.

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museum exhibitions schedule Mar 7, 2026 visibility 3

Art Exhibition Opening – Sunday March 8th

Artist Del Chapo is set to debut a new solo exhibition titled "Open Season" at Embers Dispensary in Washington, D.C. The showcase features paintings heavily influenced by early grindhouse and exploitation cinema, characterized by a raw aesthetic that includes visible drips, scratches, and overpainting. The opening reception is scheduled for the evening of March 8, 2026.

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Robbins Hunter Museum to host inaugural exhibition of local artist

The Robbins Hunter Museum in Granville, Ohio, will host the inaugural art exhibition of local artist Terry Applegate from January 28-30, 2026. Titled "Where Stillness Speaks," the show features 14 original oil paintings by Applegate, a retired elementary school teacher who began painting after a winter class with Paul Hamilton. Works include serene landscapes, vibrant florals, and scenes of quiet reflection, with key pieces such as “Winter Gift,” “Summer Field,” and “Sunday Morning.” A preview reception will be held on January 28, and the exhibition is free and open to the public, with all works available for purchase.

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article local schedule May 22, 2025

Fleurs De Villes blooms on Mag Mile

Fleurs De Villes, a floral art exhibition featuring mannequins made with real flowers, has returned to the Magnificent Mile in Chicago for a spring weekend. The event is held at 900 N. Michigan Shops and this year's theme is inspired by "Downton Abbey," ahead of the upcoming film based on the TV series. Local florists from the city and suburbs created handmade floral displays, with demonstrations scheduled throughout the weekend. The exhibition is free and open to the public through Sunday.

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