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article local schedule May 17, 2026 visibility 9

23rd Annual Student Art Show Celebrates Students’ Connection to the Santa Barbara Channel

On May 7, the community gathered at Jodi House Gallery for a reception and awards ceremony hosted by Santa Barbara Channelkeeper, celebrating the 23rd Annual Student Art Show. High school students from Carpinteria to Goleta submitted 120 pieces interpreting the Santa Barbara Channel, with 50 selected for the show. Awards were juried by Meagan Stirling, Associate Professor of Art at Westmont College. First place went to Aricin Marshall for his ceramic sculpture *Tide Bound – Hollister Ranch*, second to Josefa Olivio for *Channel Islands Fox*, and third to Jocabed Carranza for *After the Tide*. The Environmental Ethic Award was given to Maria Rojo for *Insufferable Freedom*, and the Juror’s Choice Award to Madeline Adler for *Sea Life vs. Pollution: The Ongoing Battle*. Honorable mentions included Sophia Lam, Alejandro Miranda, and Camila Sandoval.

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museum exhibitions schedule May 14, 2026 visibility 10

Fifty artists explore resilience in powerful new art exhibition

A new exhibition titled "Resilience" has opened at the Hartlepool Art Gallery, featuring works by 50 artists selected through an open call for individuals with ties to the town. Inspired by the 100th anniversary of the General Strike, the show explores themes of personal survival, psychological recovery, community bonds, and overcoming barriers. Five artists have been shortlisted by an independent panel, and visitors can vote for their favorite artwork, with the winner earning a solo exhibition at the gallery. A companion display, "Hartlepool’s Resilience," curated by local museum volunteers, presents objects and artworks from the borough council’s collection.

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museum exhibitions schedule May 11, 2026 visibility 16

Soshi Asai Solo Exhibition “Metamorphosis”

Soshi Asai's solo exhibition "Metamorphosis" is being presented by Japan Osaka Art Gallery TIME from April 23 to April 27, 2025, at a venue in Minoh, Osaka. The show features copperplate engravings that use dense monochrome gradations to explore the boundary between fantasy and reality, reflecting themes of solitude, anxiety, tenderness, and fragile human connections shaped by the pandemic and today's chaotic world.

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article news schedule May 8, 2026 visibility 17

Artists’ Strike Closes Pavilions at Venice Biennale, Adding to Upheaval

Several national pavilions at the Venice Biennale were shut down after artists staged a strike, protesting working conditions, funding disparities, and the event's relationship with sponsors linked to geopolitical conflicts. The closures disrupted the opening week of the prestigious international exhibition, with participating artists and curators withdrawing their work or locking pavilion doors in solidarity.

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article local schedule May 5, 2026 visibility 16

Exhibits on display at BIG ARTS

BIG ARTS on Sanibel Island is hosting two exhibitions: "Art as Therapy" in the Dunham Family Gallery through June 8, and the "Annual Artists Collective" in the Mezzanine Gallery through May 31. "Art as Therapy" is a collaboration between Hope Healthcare’s Art Therapy Program and Lee Health’s Arts in Healthcare Program, showcasing works that explore personal journeys through grief, illness, and recovery. The "Annual Artists Collective" features work from the artist-instructors who lead BIG ARTS workshops and classes, highlighting their diverse mediums and creative skills.

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article local schedule May 4, 2026 visibility 15

Seacoast online Events - Ogunquit Maine Art Collective Gallery Meet the Artist Opening Reception

The article promotes a "Meet the Artist Opening Reception" hosted by the Ogunquit Maine Art Collective Gallery, listed as a local event in the Seacoast online events calendar. It invites readers to attend the reception in Ogunquit, Maine, as part of the area's weekend festivals and free attractions for families.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 28, 2026 visibility 14

'Threading Inwards' at CHAT | Centre for Heritage, Arts & Textile, Hong Kong on 21 Mar–28 Jun 2026

CHAT (Centre for Heritage, Arts & Textile) in Hong Kong will present 'Threading Inwards,' an exhibition running from March 21 to June 28, 2026, featuring 14 artists from across Asia. The show explores textiles as spiritual and emotional conduits, examining how weaving, dyeing, and stitching connect inner worlds with daily life, rituals, and collective memory. Curated by Wang Weiwei, Eugene Hannah Park, Kurosawa Seiha, and Wang Huan, the exhibition invites visitors to slow down and reflect on care, healing, and interconnectedness.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 27, 2026 visibility 10

In Lucca, four African women artists investigate identity and rights in "Bread, Roses and Colors" exhibition

Four African women artists are featured in the exhibition "Bread, Roses and Colors" in Lucca, Italy, exploring themes of identity, rights, and social justice through their work. The show brings together diverse perspectives from the continent, highlighting the artists' personal and collective experiences.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 24, 2026 visibility 15

Opening Reception of Anastasia Travieso-Diaz Solo Art Exhibition

Studio Russo Gallery, in collaboration with Artvocate, is hosting the opening reception of "Disintegration Regeneration," a solo exhibition by artist Anastasia Travieso-Diaz. The show features works that explore themes of rupture and renewal, using layered compositions and material experimentation to examine cycles of loss, resilience, and transformation.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 24, 2026 visibility 13

Red Sea Museum Hosts Contemporary Art Exhibition to Showcase Marine Biodiversity

The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra), an Aramco initiative, is participating in Milan Design Week 2026 (April 20-26) by presenting the exhibition “Default is Not Universal” at the Isola Design Festival. The exhibition features works by eight designers from the Middle East and North Africa, including seven interactive stations that use artificial intelligence to collect visitor data and map cognitive patterns shaped by cultural influences. After its debut in Milan, the exhibition will travel to Saudi Arabia as the anchor international exhibition of Ithra Design Week later this year.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 23, 2026 visibility 11

Hickey Machine Debuts First-Ever Art Exhibition Celebrating Club Kid Culture

Hickey Machine, a Portland-based creative collective, has launched its first-ever art exhibition celebrating Club Kid culture. The show features works by multiple artists that capture the vibrant, rebellious spirit of the underground club scene, known for its flamboyant fashion and DIY ethos.

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article local schedule Apr 21, 2026 visibility 10

Waddington Gallery celebrates decade of art, workshops and community

The Gallery at Lake St. Lawrence Arts in Waddington is celebrating its 10th anniversary on May 16. The event will highlight a decade of local creativity, community engagement, and arts education, featuring music, refreshments, and opportunities to meet artists. The gallery, which recently underwent renovations, has grown from a small group into a collective of 16 artists working in diverse media.

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article culture schedule Apr 13, 2026 visibility 11

The power of fandom

The art world is increasingly grappling with the rise of 'fandom' culture, where the intense, collective energy of online communities and pop-culture enthusiasts is reshaping traditional institutional engagement. This shift sees museums and galleries moving away from purely academic or elitist frameworks to embrace the participatory and often commercial power of dedicated fan bases.

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article local schedule Apr 11, 2026 visibility 16

Beaux Arts Ball part of art association's long history in community

The Art Association of Jacksonville has announced its 69th annual Beaux Arts Ball, titled "Liberty in Bloom," scheduled for April 25 at Illinois College’s Rammelkamp Chapel. As the association’s primary fundraiser, the event supports the operations, educational programming, and maintenance of the historic David Strawn Art Gallery, which has served the community since the association's founding in 1873.

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article local schedule Apr 9, 2026 visibility 12

EOI Exhibition for 2027: Berninneit Art Gallery, Phillip Island Opportunities

Bass Coast Shire Council has officially opened the call for Expressions of Interest for the 2027 exhibition season at Berninneit Art Gallery on Phillip Island. Artists, curators, and collectives are invited to submit proposals for six-week exhibition slots in the award-winning facility, which serves as the region's first purpose-built professional visual arts space. The application window remains open until May 29, 2026, targeting a diverse range of contemporary practices from local and national creators.

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article local schedule Apr 7, 2026 visibility 8

McKenzie River Artists Guild marks 32nd anniversary with May art show, sale

The McKenzie River Artists Guild is set to celebrate its 32nd anniversary with an annual Art Show and Sale on May 1 and 2, 2026. Hosted at the Leaburg Fire Training and Education Center in Oregon, the event will feature works from 16 local artists across a diverse array of mediums, including traditional painting, ceramics, woodwork, and mixed media.

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article local schedule Apr 6, 2026 visibility 14

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.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 5, 2026 visibility 23

Artwork has stories to tell: ART from ALL Perspectives exhibit is ‘powerful exhibition’

The Salisbury Post has highlighted the "ART from ALL Perspectives" exhibition, describing it as a powerful showcase of diverse artistic voices and narratives. The article emphasizes the exhibition's focus on the stories embedded within the artwork, presenting a multifaceted view of contemporary art.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 4, 2026 visibility 15

Art exhibition in Damascus explores family roots and identity

An art exhibition titled 'The Family Album' opened at the Mustafa Ali Gallery in Damascus, Syria. The show features works by contemporary Syrian artists who use family photographs, documents, and personal archives to examine themes of lineage, memory, and belonging.

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article local schedule Apr 3, 2026 visibility 12

New Taunton art exhibit explores hope and resilience

A new art exhibition titled "Hope and Resilience" has opened at the Taunton Art Center, featuring works by over 20 local and regional artists. The show includes paintings, sculptures, and mixed-media pieces that collectively address themes of overcoming adversity and finding optimism in challenging times.

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article local schedule Mar 19, 2026 visibility 11

Photos | Santa Cruz County’s Community of Digital Artists set to open exhibition

The Community of Digital Artists (CODA) is launching its juried exhibition, "Color Stories: 2026," at the R. Blitzer Gallery in Santa Cruz. Featuring works from 54 local photographers, the show was curated by Shelby Graham, the former longtime director of the Sesnon Gallery at UC Santa Cruz. The exhibition includes a series of public programs, including a juror’s talk and artist presentations, running through early May.

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article local schedule Mar 13, 2026 visibility 13

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.

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museum exhibitions schedule Mar 10, 2026 visibility 15

Open Art Exhibition brings international creativity to Olhão

The Open Art Exhibition has launched at the República 14 cultural center in Olhão, Portugal, featuring works by 86 artists from around the world. This collective showcase spans a wide array of styles and techniques, transforming the historic 19th-century venue into a hub of international creative dialogue. The exhibition is open to the public with free entry through March 29.

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article local schedule Feb 5, 2026 visibility 11

Art gallery, music venue are first phase of Old Town creative hub

The Creative Homies, a local arts collective, have opened the first phase of businesses in a building they purchased in Old Town in 2021. This initial phase includes a new art gallery and a music venue, marking the beginning of their planned creative hub.

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museum exhibitions schedule Jan 31, 2026 visibility 8

A New Cultural Experience in Bali: ‘Humanity’ Art Exhibition at Goa Gajah

A new art exhibition titled 'Humanity' has opened at the Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave) cultural landmark near Ubud, Bali. Featuring works from 28 local artists from the Wajah Art Community, the exhibition explores themes of social empathy, humanitarian concerns, and personal inner experiences through diverse media including paintings, sculptures, and installations. It will run until February 25, 2026.

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article local schedule Jan 23, 2026 visibility 6

Art exhibit in West York pays tribute to fallen Officer Andrew Duarte

An art gallery has opened in the West York borough building in memory of fallen police Officer Andrew Duarte, featuring one of his own photographs from a trip to Portugal. The gallery held an opening reception on January 22, 2026, where his mother, Nancy Duarte Matarese, expressed that her son would have loved the tribute.

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museum exhibitions schedule Jan 20, 2026 visibility 7

Immerse in this exhibition that breathes life into Mira Road's art culture

In the distant Mumbai suburb of Mira Road, the art collective Team Potential Trust is hosting the fifth edition of Ikattha, a month-long exhibition featuring 10 Indian artists at their workshop Po10Pur Studio. The show transforms two residential flats into studio and gallery spaces, aiming to bring contemporary art directly into a working-class neighborhood.

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museum exhibitions schedule Dec 4, 2025 visibility 8

New art collective launches with exhibition exploring life with cancer

A new art collective called Sussex Cancer Art and Research (S.C.A.R.) launches with an exhibition titled "Drawn Out: Lines Beyond the Limen" at Dorset Place Gallery in Brighton. Curated by University of Brighton graduate Markus Taylor, who was diagnosed with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia in 2021, the show features works by local artists living with or affected by cancer. Taylor incorporates his own cancerous blood as a medium in one piece, symbolizing his diagnosis and the emotional realities of the disease.

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article local schedule Nov 14, 2025 visibility 10

Bournemouth’s street art scene comes alive in Boscombe

Boscombe hosted a new street art exhibition organized by the Raw Wall Collective inside the Sovereign Shopping Centre in Bournemouth. The pop-up gallery, which opened on 31 October, featured work from over 40 artists spanning graffiti, pop art, and digital design, with a launch night including DJs, performers, and live painting. Hundreds of visitors attended over the weekend, exploring displays that addressed themes of identity, mental health, and community.

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museum exhibitions schedule Oct 25, 2025 visibility 9

Printmaking exhibition opens at UOG

The University of Guam Isla Center for the Arts has opened a new exhibition titled "Island Voices: UOG Alumni & Student Printmaking Exhibition & Paper Boats Project Portfolio," featuring over 180 works created by students, alumni, and faculty. The show includes a variety of printmaking techniques such as linocut, woodcut, screen print, intaglio, lithography, monotype prints, and monodrawings, alongside two video works. The second half of the exhibit, the Paper Boats Project Portfolio, includes contributions from artists across North America, Europe, China, and Guam, exploring the theme of water through printmaking. The exhibition runs through Nov. 28.

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