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New cultural space opens in Monchique with first art exhibition

A new cultural venue called Primavera Cultural is opening in Monchique, Portugal, in the former Primavera supermarket on Travessa das Guerreiras. The space will feature artists' studios, a multi-purpose room, and a rooftop area, hosting exhibitions, artist residencies, concerts, workshops, and wellness activities. Its inaugural exhibition is a solo show by internationally recognized artist Fernanda Eva, running from May 15 to June 15, 2025, with works exploring memory and sensory experience through contemporary figurative language.

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article local schedule May 5, 2026 visibility 18

Taylor County Arts Council announces winners of 28th Annual Thea Porter Memorial Day Juried Art Exhibit in Grafton

The Taylor County Arts Council has announced the winners of its 28th Annual Thea Porter Memorial Day Juried Art Exhibit, now on display at Gallery 62 West in Grafton, West Virginia, through June 2. Top honors in the adult division went to Kristen Colebank for her watercolor "First Light," with Charlie Cowger and others also receiving awards; in the youth division, Katherine DeMos took first place for "Rad Grandad." The exhibit features diverse mediums including drawings, paintings, and sculptures, with a People's Choice Award still open for public voting until the closing reception on May 30.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 30, 2026 visibility 15

New Austin museum exhibit tells stories of 27 festivals across Texas

The Bullock Texas State History Museum in Austin has opened a new exhibition called "Texas Festivals," running through September 27. The show features artifacts from 27 festivals across the state, including a gown from Fiesta San Antonio, a sand sculpture from Sandfest in Port Aransas, an art car honoring Stevie Ray Vaughan from Houston's Art Car Parade, and mascots from the Texas Onion Fest, Hogeye Festival, and Texas State Forest Festival. The exhibition is divided into three sections exploring how festivals create community, and includes a short documentary, interactive activities, and a talk with historian Dr. Michaele Thurgood Haynes on May 3.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 16, 2026 visibility 15

Complex Hosts Michael Pop-Up Gallery in NYC

Media brand Complex has partnered with the artist Michael to host a pop-up gallery in New York City. The temporary space showcases a collection of new works that blend street culture aesthetics with contemporary art, marking a significant physical activation for the digital-heavy media platform.

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article local schedule Mar 30, 2026 visibility 12

Artist Calls

The City of Raleigh, North Carolina, has issued an open call for artists to submit proposals for public art projects. The call is managed through the city's Office of Raleigh Arts and seeks to commission new works for various municipal sites and programs.

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article local schedule Mar 18, 2026 visibility 9

Owensboro Art Guild exhibition highlights regional talent, awards Best in Show to Hast

The Owensboro Art Guild recently held its 64th Annual Juried Exhibition at the Owensboro Museum of Fine Art, marking a record-breaking year for both participation and prize money. Juror Daniel Pfalzgraf selected 57 works from 81 entries across Kentucky, Indiana, and Tennessee, with over $8,000 in merit and purchase awards distributed. Local artist Vicki Hast secured the Best in Show title for her mixed-media sculpture "A Willow Orb," a non-utilitarian piece woven from willow she cultivates and harvests herself.

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museum exhibitions schedule Mar 10, 2026 visibility 16

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 policy schedule Nov 5, 2025 visibility 9

UK government set to scrap English baccalaureate, which made arts education ‘the preserve of a privileged few’

The UK government has accepted a report recommending the scrapping of the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), a qualification introduced in 2010 that required students to take seven GCSEs in core subjects like maths and languages but excluded arts subjects. Under the proposed new system, arts GCSEs would be given equal status to humanities and languages, allowing students more flexibility. The review was commissioned by Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson and led by Professor Becky Francis of the Education Endowment Foundation.

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museum exhibitions schedule Jun 24, 2025 visibility 10

International Aerospace Art Exhibition Returns to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

The American Society of Aviation Artists (ASAA) has opened its 37th Annual International Aerospace Art Exhibition at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Dayton, Ohio. Running through September 21, 2025, the juried show features 41 original aviation-themed artworks selected from nearly 100 submissions by 31 artists, spanning categories including Military, Civil, Commercial, and Space & Experimental. The exhibition opened with a private ceremony on June 17, coinciding with ASAA's annual forum at the Hope Hotel & Richard C. Holbrooke Conference Center.

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museum exhibitions schedule May 27, 2025 visibility 16

David Lynch retrospective Up in Flames to open at Prague’s DOX art gallery in June

A major retrospective of David Lynch's artwork, titled 'Up in Flames', will open at Prague's DOX Centre for Contemporary Art on June 19, 2025. The exhibition spans Lynch's visual work from the late 1960s to the present, including drawings, lithographs, photographs, and experimental films. Lynch was directly involved in planning the show in 2024, meeting with curator Otto M. Urban to approve the concept and selection of works before his sudden death on January 16, 2025. His estate worked with DOX to reschedule the opening and ensure the exhibition meets his standards.

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