Longmont Museum expansion to bring bigger galleries and experiences for all ages

The Longmont Museum in Colorado has successfully raised $10.2 million for a 7,000-square-foot expansion, surpassing its original funding goal. The project, largely funded by a $6 million gift from the Stewart Family Foundation, will introduce a dedicated children's gallery, a permanent history gallery, and a larger 4,000-square-foot space for major art exhibitions. Construction is set to begin in July 2025, with the first major art show, a photographic portrait of Frida Kahlo, scheduled for October 2026.

Top York artist opens his one-of-a-kind York home for new 5-day exhibition

Renowned York-based artist Mark Hearld is hosting an independent five-day exhibition at his private residence in The Mount. The showcase features twenty new collages and a series of prints, including works inspired by a recent trip to Jaipur and a collaborative screenprint with Penfold Press. The event is notable for being held outside the official York Open Studios program, a circuit Hearld has participated in for two decades but was not selected for this year.

Red Carpet Reception proves new home’s a winner for Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale | NONPROFIT REGISTER

The 34th Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale held its Red Carpet Reception on Thursday night, drawing over 1,000 guests to its new venue on the second floor of The Legacy, the recently completed $100 million headquarters of the National Western Stock Show. The 2026 show features 93 participating artists and 354 works, including wildlife, landscape, sculpture, and plastics, with a sales goal exceeding $1 million to benefit the National Western Scholarship Trust. Featured artist Logan Maxwell Hagege of Ojai, California, presents works such as "Springtime in the Rockies" ($85,000) and "Indigo Stripes" ($18,500), while his piece "Hopeless Dreamer" was purchased for the Stock Show's Permanent Collection.

Vandalised portraits of Windrush generation restored and reinstated in London square

A series of 20 photographic portraits depicting members of the Windrush Generation, displayed in Windrush Square in Brixton, south London, were vandalized on 3 July when they were slashed and daubed with green paint. The Metropolitan Police arrested a 24-year-old man on 5 July on suspicion of vandalism, stating the incident was not a hate crime. The portraits, part of the Windrush Untold Stories exhibition by photographer Amit Lennon, have since been restored with new prints produced by Photofusion and reinstalled in the square. A crowdfunding campaign has raised £7,625 of a £15,000 goal to cover costs, and the UK Home Office is in talks to display the work later.

National Juneteenth Museum starts celebrations early with first Fort Worth exhibition

The National Juneteenth Museum, though not yet built in Fort Worth, is launching its first exhibition titled "Declarations of Freedom" on June 12, 2025. Curated by Lauren Cross and Christopher Blay, the show blends historical artifacts and photographs with contemporary works by North Texas artists including Vicki Meek, Spencer Evans, Sedrick Huckaby, and Letitia Huckaby. It precedes the museum's inaugural Freedom Vibes festival (June 19-22), featuring concerts, a block party, and a gospel program. State legislators have allocated $10 million toward the museum's $70 million goal, which CEO Jarred Howard frames as a nonpartisan American story.

Hoffman Gallery hosts works by art instructors

The Hoffman Center Gallery in Manzanita, Oregon, is hosting a May exhibition featuring works by faculty members from the Pacific Northwest College of Art in Portland. Titled "The Goat Island project," the show includes pieces by Teresa Christiansen, Kristin Bradshaw, Emily Ginsburg, Yoshi Kitai, David Eckard, Matthew Letzelter, Michelle Ross, and Kate Copeland, opening April 30 and running through May 30, with a free public reception on May 2.

Students Worked on Exhibit of Gowns Worn at La Scala by Maria Callas

Six opera gowns worn by Maria Callas onstage at La Scala in Milan are on display at the Luther W. Brady Art Gallery in Washington, D.C., as part of the exhibition “Callas at La Scala.” The exhibition, located within the Corcoran School of the Arts and Design, features costumes from roles including Anna Bolena and Ifigenia, alongside costume sketches by designers Nicola Benois and Piero Tosi and photographs of Callas. Students from the Corcoran School, guided by assistant professor Tanya Wetenhall, contributed by researching, writing labels, and installing the show, while ambassadors from Greece and Italy spoke at the opening.

Al Museo Egizio di Torino ora c’è un centro di ricerca per studiare la scrittura dell’Antico Egitto attraverso tremila anni di storia

The Museo Egizio di Torino has launched ME-Scripta, a new research center dedicated to the study, restoration, and digitization of ancient Egyptian written sources, including papyri, ostraca, and Coptic bindings. Funded by a €3 million grant from the Fondazione CRT, the center will operate under the direction of Susanne Töpfer and employ a dedicated team of curators, collaborators, a data manager, and an apprentice. ME-Scripta will pursue three major projects: reassembling and studying papyri from Assiut and Gebelein, analyzing ostraca, and restoring 17 Coptic bindings, with a goal of launching an integrated digital platform by 2034.

In Venice you can adopt a magazine to support the periodicals library of the Querini Stampalia Foundation

A Venezia puoi adottare una rivista per sostenere l’emeroteca della Fondazione Querini Stampalia

The Fondazione Querini Stampalia in Venice has launched an initiative called 'Adotta una rivista' (Adopt a Magazine) to support its periodicals library (emeroteca). The campaign invites individuals to sponsor subscriptions to the approximately 200 Italian and international magazines the library receives annually, covering topics from art and architecture to politics and society. The goal is to double the number of donors and ensure the continuity of this dynamic resource for students, scholars, and readers.

In Dubai, the art-world panel discussion is re-envisioned

Crit Club, a roving debate series founded by artist and curator Cem A., reimagines the traditional art-world panel discussion by staging face-to-face debates between two figures in a sporting-style arena, complete with absurdist interludes by athletes. Last month, the series invited journalist and art critic to Dubai in collaboration with Alserkal Avenue to debate the motion "Are art fairs relevant?" against artist-turned-dealer Umer Butt, founder of Grey Noise gallery. The debate forced participants to switch sides mid-way, emphasizing that the goal is not to reach a definitive answer but to explore false binaries.

world monuments fund suzanne deal booth institute launch

World Monuments Fund (WMF) has announced the launch of the Suzanne Deal Booth Institute for Heritage Preservation, backed by $19 million in funding as part of its $60 million endowment campaign marking the organization's 60th anniversary. The institute is established through a $10 million endowment gift from philanthropist and ARTnews Top 200 collector Suzanne Deal Booth, with additional support from the Gerard B. Lambert Foundation, Denise Littlefield Sobel, and Virginia James. The institute will serve as a global hub for research, training, and innovation in heritage preservation, focusing on greenspace stewardship, digital preservation, and workforce development, including programs like the Greenspace Heritage Training initiative and Bridge to Crafts Careers.

Inside Show of Strength: Women Artists Reimagine Goa’s Historic Aguad Port and Jail

Over 30 women artists have transformed Goa's historic Aguad Port and Jail complex into a large-scale exhibition titled 'Show of Strength: Contemporary Women Artists at Aguad.' Curated by Samira Sheth, the show features 37 women artists from Goa working across painting, sculpture, textile, photography, installation, and digital media. The exhibition, which opened in March to coincide with Women's History Month, uses the 17th-century heritage site—once a place of control and confinement—as an integral part of the artistic experience, with works exploring themes of feminine power, resilience, memory, and healing.

Let’s Talk: Oles curate art exhibition for conversation

St. Olaf College students have curated the exhibition 'Let's Talk: Collection Conversations' at the Flaten Art Museum, featuring over a dozen works from the museum's collection. The show, open from February 13 to April 12, is the result of a two-semester, student-led curatorial model where a fall class selected the artworks and a spring class will activate the gallery with dialogue sessions to gather community feedback.

World Cup art initiatives go for goal in Mexico City

Mexico City is launching a major cultural initiative ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including over 1,000 murals painted across the city inspired by Mesoamerican ball games, renovations at 12 museums and 46 archaeological sites, and the opening of a new Indigenous textile museum. The Museo Jumex will host the exhibition "Football & Art. A Shared Emotion" curated by Guillermo Santamarina, featuring a participatory installation by the Mexican collective Tercerunquinto using recycled Estadio Azteca seats.

Festivals and local art: Museum of Goa showcases three exhibitions

The Museum of Goa is presenting three new exhibitions that highlight local art and cultural festivals. The shows feature works by regional artists, exploring themes of tradition, community, and contemporary expression through various media.

UNH Gallery of Art Displays "Current: Fall 2025 Faculty Exhibition"

The University of New Hampshire Gallery of Art opened its triennial faculty exhibition, "Current: Fall 2025 Faculty Exhibition," on September 2, 2025. The show features work from 18 faculty members of the art and art history department, spanning mediums such as sculpture, fashion design, painting, and photography. A reception on September 5 drew students, faculty, and community members, with department chair Ben Cariens—also a featured artist and gallery director—joking that students could now grade their professors' work. The exhibition runs through October 17, with free admission.

Taiwanese Video Artist, Asian Art Museum Curator Collaborate

Taiwanese video artist Yuan Goang-Ming has brought his exhibition "Everyday War" to San Francisco's Asian Art Museum, where it will be on view through August 4. The show, which explores the anxiety of daily life under the constant threat of invasion by China, was originally presented at Taiwan's pavilion during the 60th Venice Biennale in 2024. It was curated for the Biennale by Abby Chen, the contemporary curator at the Asian Art Museum, who then arranged for the exhibition to travel to San Francisco. The exhibition features video installations such as "Dwelling," "Everyday War," "Everyday Maneuver," and "Prophecy," all of which capture a sense of dread and unease in domestic and public spaces.

Natick Arts Roundup—exhibits at Gallery 01760 and Page Waterman; Art on the Common; theater productions

This article highlights upcoming arts events in Natick, Massachusetts, including gallery openings at Gallery 01760 featuring found-object sculptor Rebecca McGee Tuck, an abstract painting exhibition by Jeannie Celata at Page Waterman, and an outdoor Art on the Common market with local artists. It also lists theater productions such as "Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812" at Walnut Hill School and "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" and "Once Upon a One More Time" at Babson College, plus a call for artists to design public art projects on the theme of "Our Energy Future."

Dealers Face a Choice: Show Solo Artists? Or Groups?

Art dealers are weighing the strategic decision of whether to present solo artist booths or group shows at art fairs. Solo booths allow visitors to focus deeply on a single artist's work, avoiding the sensory overload of multiple artists, while group booths offer variety and broader market appeal. The choice often varies depending on the fair and the dealer's goals.

In Trentino, an immersive exhibition tackles workplace safety to engage with urgent issues

In Trentino una mostra immersiva affronta i temi della sicurezza sul lavoro per coinvolgere su questioni urgenti

The METS – Museo etnografico trentino San Michele is set to launch an immersive exhibition titled "Un lavoro a regola d’Arte" on April 17, 2026. Created by artists Paola Samoggia and Carlo Magrì, the project utilizes seven rooms featuring short films, video art, and multisensorial elements to explore themes of workplace dignity, health, and safety. The exhibition moves beyond mere statistics to address the human reality of labor, incorporating music, dance, and performance to create a reflective space on the risks and rights of workers.

Toledo Museum of Art Debuts Online Birds Exhibit Curated by Students

The Toledo Museum of Art has launched a new digital exhibition titled "Birds in Art: Devotion and Decadence," curated by a group of 25 students from the University of Toledo. The online showcase features a diverse selection of paintings, sculptures, and photographs drawn from the museum's permanent collection, all centered on the cultural and artistic symbolism of avian subjects.

Retired Canucks legend ‘King’ Richard Brodeur opens B.C. art gallery

Retired Vancouver Canucks goaltender Richard Brodeur, known as 'King Richard' for his heroics in the team's 1982 Stanley Cup run, is opening a new art gallery in downtown Parksville, British Columbia. Named Gallery 35 after his jersey number, the space will feature Brodeur's own nostalgic paintings of backyard hockey rinks, landscapes, abstracts, and contemporary works, alongside art from half a dozen other artists. Brodeur has painted professionally for over 30 years, inspired by early mentorship from artist Claude Picher, and has sold his hockey-themed works across Europe, Asia, and Australia.

South Shore Irish Heritage Trail stop showcases art from Ireland and New England

The Aisling Gallery in Hingham, Massachusetts, has become a featured stop on the South Shore Irish Heritage Trail, highlighting the work of Irish-born painter Vincent Crotty. The gallery showcases Crotty’s oil paintings, which bridge his two worlds by capturing the rugged, pastoral landscapes of County Cork and Dingle alongside the coastal vistas of New England and Maine. Crotty, who immigrated to the United States 35 years ago, has maintained a long-standing partnership with the gallery, evolving from a struggling artist into a prolific figure in the local Irish-American art scene.

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.

Penang strengthens cultural landscape with opening of Lin Xiang Xiong Art Gallery

The Lin Xiang Xiong Art Gallery officially opened at The Light Waterfront in Penang, Malaysia, with Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow hailing it as a milestone for the state's creative development. The launch ceremony, attended by Penang's Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Datuk Seri Utama Ramli Ngah Talib, former chief ministers, and other dignitaries, featured remarks from founder Prof Lin Xiang Xiong, who framed the gallery as a commitment to dialogue and peace through art.

Penticton artist's hockey exhibition taking over Kelowna Art Gallery during Memorial Cup

Penticton-based artist and hockey player Glenn Clark presents "Wackem Sackem," a pop-up exhibition at the Kelowna Art Gallery that runs concurrently with the Memorial Cup tournament from May 21 to 31. The show features sculptural paintings on floor stands depicting NHL fights and historic rivalries like Canadiens vs. Maple Leafs, along with interactive activities such as a goalie selfie challenge, a crowd mural, and custom gear design.

Artapolooza 2026: Crestview student wins Best of Show at Mid-Ohio ESC regional art exhibition

Artapolooza 2026, a regional student art exhibition organized by the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center, took place from April 17 to 22 in Mansfield, Ohio. Over 3,000 student artists from 23 local school districts participated, with Gracie Gallaway of Crestview Senior High School winning Best of Show for her acrylic floral portrait. Other top honors included Kayla Mendez, Anastasia Stimens, and Aria Wright in the High School Division, and Eelyn Crist, Ariel Ramsey, and Olive Richards in the Middle School Division. The revived Rising Star Award was presented to Georgia Gantz of Highland High School, who received professional art supplies to support her artistic development.

Toledo Juvenile Court art exhibit showcases teen creativity

Six teenagers currently involved with the Lucas County Juvenile Court system are debuting a new art exhibition at JUST Toledo. The showcase features 25 original works, including photography and custom-built frames, all created and installed by the young artists under the guidance of lead artist Christopher Pickett.

The art of remembrance – 10 December 2025

In December 2025, a commemorative exhibition reunites twenty artists who first showed together in 2005 in 'Portugal through the Eyes of Artists,' hosted by Dr. Pedro Alexandre Amor de Fonseca Cabral Adão, then Consul General of Portugal in Goa. The original groundbreaking group show, held at his official residence in Altinho, was the largest of its kind in Goa at the time and reshaped the local art landscape. Now, two decades later, the same artists—joined by three emerging talents—present works in diverse media including painting, mixed media, and textile, honoring the late diplomat who championed their early careers.

Traveling Through SFO Airport? Check Out the Art Museum

The SFO Museum at San Francisco International Airport offers travelers a unique cultural experience with multiple art exhibits throughout its terminals, including a permanent installation dedicated to Harvey Milk in Terminal 1, the AIDS Memorial Quilt in the International Terminal, and rotating displays on topics from vintage telephones to Afrofuturism. Curators Daniel Calderon and Nicole Mullen describe the museum’s 25 exhibition sites, its status as the only airport museum accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, and their goal of engaging passengers to look up from their phones and explore the art.