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Exploring mental health through art

The Portage Learning and Literacy Centre (PLLC) in Portage la Prairie is launching a community art exhibition called "The Art of Healing: Exploring Mental Health Through Creativity." Organizers Cora Pohl and Rachel Pilipchuk are inviting local artists to submit original works in any medium—painting, ceramics, video, music, or dance—that reflect themes of mental health, healing, or personal experience. The first exhibition is delayed due to building renovations, so submissions remain open indefinitely, with a final show planned for March at Prairie Fusion’s atrium and smaller rotating exhibits at schools and community hubs throughout the year.

Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens reflects vibrant arts district

The Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens in Ormond Beach, Florida, recently completed a 16-month renovation that added expanded classroom, exhibition, and meeting spaces, as well as a new rooftop terrace overlooking its 2.5-acre gardens. The museum, founded in 1946, features rotating and permanent collections including works by Malcolm Fraser and John Wilton, along with educational programs for all ages, outreach for students and military personnel, and a garden with native and exotic plants, a turtle sanctuary, and military tributes. Upcoming exhibits include a pop-up by Carson Kapp, the International Society of Experimental Artists' 'Innovations 2025,' and a 1940s-themed show organized by the OMAM Guild.

Blue Fern Artists Collective Gallery will host grand opening in Peterborough on Sept. 5

Blue Fern Artists Collective Gallery will hold its grand opening and ribbon-cutting on Friday, Sept. 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. at 40B Main St. in Peterborough, N.H., in a space formerly occupied by Grey Horse Candles. The gallery, founded by Deborah Caplan and a group of local artists, had a soft opening during the Aug. 8 Night Market. It features 18 artists working in diverse media including paintings, drawings, collage, multimedia, ceramics, felting, jewelry, leather work, and photography. The collective is collaboratively owned and run, with each artist paying a nonrefundable buy-in and monthly dues, and working two shifts per month. Artists receive 82% of sales profits, far above the typical 40-50% gallery commission. The gallery is also partnering with MAXT Makerspace to showcase makers’ work and plans to host classes, art history lectures, poetry readings, and evening events in the adjacent alley.

Weisman Explores What Makes a City in New Exhibition

The Weisman Art Museum in Minneapolis has opened a new exhibition titled "Imagining Future Cities: Global and Minnesota Visions, Past and Present," running through September 14. Curated by Dingliang Yang, an urban designer and McKnight Land-Grant Professor at the University of Minnesota, the show features architectural drawings, diagrams, and models that examine the history and meaning of cities over the past 150 years. Yang collaborated with faculty members Thomas Fisher and Jennifer Yoos, research fellow Michael Keller, and 17 student research assistants over three years to create the exhibition, which is organized into three galleries exploring theoretical, experimental, and perceptual approaches to urban design.

'Daring' new gallery to open with aim of making art ‘accessible to everyone’

A new art gallery called Future Rebel Art Gallery is set to open on Canal Street in Stourbridge, UK, founded by local artist Cal. Housed beneath the vintage store Grandad’s Attic opposite the Bonded Warehouse, the space aims to display contemporary and thought-provoking works from artists aged 17 to 70, including sculptures, mixed media, audio-visual art, and interactive pieces. All works will be for sale, and the gallery plans to host around five exhibitions per year, each running for ten weeks. The opening on August 23 will feature food, drinks, live music, and creativity.

Atithi Studios Opens New Creative Lab and Plans New Events

Atithi Studios in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania, has opened a new Creative Lab featuring five dedicated rooms for ceramics, painting, photography, digital media, and crafting, along with a membership program for artists and content creators. The studio is also hosting a series of upcoming events including the Color Stories exhibition (closing September 13), the Pittsburgh Latin American Art Festival (September 20), Art Battle (September 25), and the Fresh Air Festival: Art in Recovery (September 26).

Clint Art Gallery to be opened in Kochi soon: Location, facilities and features

A new gallery dedicated to the memory of child prodigy Edmund Thomas Clint, who created over 25,000 paintings before his death at age seven, will soon open in Kochi, India. Located in a 3,500-square-foot space on the first floor of the Gandhinagar Shopping Complex, the Clint Art Gallery will initially display 100 of Clint's best works, selected by artist Boney Thomas. The gallery features modern acoustic facilities, virtual and augmented reality experiences, space for art camps and classes, and a library. Construction took six months and cost ₹58 lakh, with plans to open before the Onam festival.

‘Re-scoped’ Alice Springs art gallery on public exhibition

The Northern Territory government has unveiled revised plans for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Gallery of Australia (ATSIAGA) in Alice Springs/Mparntwe. The redesigned project, led by BVN, Susan Dugdale and Associates, and Clouston Associates, has been reduced from five storeys to three, with 1,300 square metres of exhibition space. A development consent application was submitted earlier this month and is now on public exhibition until 22 August, following cost blowouts that prompted a "re-scoping" of the original scheme. Construction is expected to take 18–24 months, with an opening targeted for late 2027.

Fort Worth Contemporary Arts to Open New Location in September

Fort Worth Contemporary Arts (FWCA), the contemporary art gallery of Texas Christian University (TCU), will open a new 2,000-square-foot location at 3050 Waits Avenue in September 2025, one block from its former site. The inaugural exhibition on September 5 will be "Indian Removal Act III: We are a Wounding" by San Antonio artist Joe Harjo, a member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation of Oklahoma, continuing his series on Native American historical and contemporary issues. The previous location at 2900 W. Berry Street closed in November 2024 after a final memorial exhibition honoring influential faculty member Dr. Frances Colpitt, as the university repurposes the site for student housing under an $83 million development plan.

Red Calliope Gallery on Evers Hosts Art Exhibit

Red Calliope Gallery on Evers, a new art gallery and champagne bar in Plant City, Florida, is hosting an exhibit featuring local artists. The gallery, owned by self-taught artist Rachel and woodcraftsman Mark Dummeldinger, opened in March and recently held a juried competition called Dog Days of Summer, judged by local artist Liza Compass. Winners will be announced on August 2 at a public event with cash prizes, hors d'oeuvres, and entertainment.

8 Art Shows to See Before They Close

The New York Times has published a curated list of eight art exhibitions currently on view that are nearing their closing dates. The article provides recommendations for shows across various museums and galleries, highlighting key artists and themes to help readers plan their visits before the exhibitions end.

William Way Opens 19th Annual Group Art Exhibition featuring local LGBTQ+ artists

The William Way LGBT Community Center in Philadelphia has opened its 19th Annual Group Art Exhibition, featuring three local LGBTQ+ artists: Daniel de Jesús, Kenzi Crash, and James Rose. The artists were selected from participants in the center's January Juried Art Exhibition, with local artist Gabriel Martinez serving as the designated judge. Art Exhibitions Manager Jake Foster curated the show, which presents each artist's individual work without a unifying theme. De Jesús blends mysticism, Catholic iconography, and queer identity; Crash presents a photography installation exploring queer intimacy; and Rose debuts a new series of self-portraits examining identity and emotion. The exhibition runs through August 28 and is also viewable online, with 65% of sales going to the artists.

US states step up to fund the arts in the wake of federal cuts

State legislatures across the US have continued to fund their arts and humanities agencies for fiscal year 2026, with aggregate spending totaling $649.2 million across 50 states and four territories—a 7.4% decrease from 2025 levels. While 29 states increased their arts funding, others saw significant cuts, including New Hampshire (90% reduction), Hawaii (74.9% drop), and Missouri (59.7% decline). The data comes from the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA), which notes an uncertain fiscal environment but highlights that overall state investment in the arts is being sustained despite federal pressures.

London urban oasis hosts artist’s multimedia investigation into plants’ resilience in the face of climate crisis

London-based artist Vivienne Schadinsky presents "Into the Seeds of Time" at the newly expanded OmVed Gardens in Highgate, a private urban garden and the UK's first centre for food, ecology and creativity. The exhibition, running until 3 August, features ink paintings, films, sculptures and prints created during Schadinsky's year-long residency, focusing on the life cycles of three bean varieties—puy lentil, Essex pea bean and gaia soybean—as a metaphor for climate resilience.

Turkish power plant reborn as regional cultural hub

A century-old power plant in Merzifon, northern Turkey, has been transformed into a cultural hub called Motorhane, opening late last month with a concert and an exhibition of local artists. The building retains its original generator, pressure valve, and switch room, with unplastered walls and concrete floors awaiting restoration. The project is backed by the Motorhane Culture Network (MOKA), supported by Ortaklaşa—a cultural development body administered by the Istanbul Culture and Arts Foundation (İKSV)—and funded by a €3 million EU grant. Other MOKA members include the Sinop Sustainable Development Association, which runs the Sinopale biennial.

New National Centre for Environmental Art opens near Grampians

A new Wama Foundation has opened near the Grampians (Gariwerd) mountain range in Pomonal, western Victoria, Australia, featuring the National Centre for Environmental Art and a native Australian botanical garden. The 16-hectare project, 14 years in the making, launched on July 5 with an exhibition titled 'End & Being' by Jacobus Capone, which uses pre-recorded performance art filmed on Mont Blanc glaciers to address climate change. The site also includes a feral-proof endemic plant garden serving as a seed bank for post-bushfire revegetation.

Glastonbury is over—but what might it look like in the future? Artists are proposing a sustainable model

Glastonbury festival has concluded, and cleanup efforts are underway to address the estimated 4,000 tents left behind, alongside other waste. However, the Shangri-La stage offered a different vision: instead of traditional art installations, it featured allotments, plants, and seeds for festival-goers under the banner of "The Wilding." Creative director Kaye Dunnings led a reset focused on nature, community, and sustainability, with works like Sonic Bloom (a collaboration with charity Sounds Right) and Coral Manton's crop-circle-inspired installation Field Work. Shangri-La also purchased a nearby plot to tend plants for reuse in future festivals, aiming for a sustainable exhibition model.

Humanitas Braided art, a new interdisciplinary certificate, and a space for local artists

Yale University's latest Humanitas column highlights several arts and humanities developments: an exhibition by artist Nontsikelelo Mutiti at Schwarzman Center titled "Rusununguko," inspired by Black hair-braiding traditions and community; a new interdisciplinary certificate in Native American and Indigenous Studies approved by Yale College Faculty; and a Yale-run art space opening to local New Haven artists. Mutiti's installation uses black vinyl braids to transform the domed gallery, reflecting her experiences as a Zimbabwean graduate student finding community in Harlem's hair-braiding salons.

New exhibition at Palmer Museum through July 27 calls for community response

The Palmer Museum of Art at Penn State has opened a new exhibition titled “Shaping American Histories, Dreaming American Futures,” on view through July 27. The show features works that explore diverse American histories, including Billy Morrow Jackson's lithograph “The Tattooed Man,” which references the 1963 Birmingham church bombing. Visitors are invited to contribute reflections on a community response wall, answering questions about the nation's past, present, and future via sticky notes.

Amid a cost of living crisis for London’s artists, a charity has secured dozens of affordable studio spaces

Bow Arts, a UK charity founded in 1994, has acquired two buildings in east London to create permanently affordable studio spaces for artists. The purchases include a site in the Hackney Yards development, developed in partnership with housing association Notting Hill Genesis and supported by Arts Council England and the London Legacy Development Corporation, which will provide 38 studios by 2026, and the Brutalist Lakeside Centre in Thamesmead, already housing over 40 artist studios. This follows Bow Arts’ first owned building, Three Waters, acquired in 2022 on a 999-year lease with 70 studios. The charity now owns three of the 28 buildings it manages across London, with an annual turnover of £5.1 million, most of which is reinvested into the creative community.

PHOTOS: 50 years of Surrey Art Gallery, and where it might move

Surrey Art Gallery (SAG) is celebrating its 50th anniversary this summer, having opened in 1975 at Bear Creek Park in Surrey, British Columbia. The gallery, which offers free admission and parking, is showcasing a 50th-anniversary group exhibition titled "10 and 10: Story of Stories" through August 9, pairing works from its first decade of collecting (1975–1985) with those from the last decade (2014–2024). Director Alison Rajah notes that the gallery holds nearly 2,000 works in trust, including 70 cultural properties recognized as national treasures. However, the gallery has run out of storage space, prompting plans to move to a new Interactive Art Museum (IAM) in Surrey City Centre, a project first proposed in 2017. Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke confirmed on June 11 that funding has been allocated and construction could begin within the next year.

Artist whose work addresses art world access is not in Basel—because his visa was denied

Zimbabwean artist Richard Mudariki, creator of the Art World Passport project, was denied a visa by the Swiss embassy in Pretoria to attend the Africa Basel art fair in Switzerland. The project, which sells physical booklets at art events for attendees to document their experiences, symbolically addresses barriers faced by artists from the global South in accessing Western institutions. Mudariki had planned to debut the project in Europe at Africa Basel but was forced to appear via video link after the visa rejection, citing unreliable documentation for his stay.

Trucha RGV planning art exhibit showcasing ‘issues in the 956’

Trucha RGV, an arts organization in the Rio Grande Valley, is planning an art exhibit that will focus on social and political issues affecting the 956 area code region of South Texas. The exhibition aims to highlight local concerns through visual art, providing a platform for community dialogue and expression.

Throughline Collective Launches “Future Forward” Exhibition for Texas College Students

Throughline Collective, a Houston-based artist-run space, has announced a statewide open call for "Future Forward," a juried group exhibition for Texas college students scheduled for August 8-30 at its 1,000-square-foot gallery in Midtown. Madi Murphy, Associate Curator of Fotofest, will curate the show, and two selected students will receive a two-person exhibition in 2026 along with mentorship, installation help, promotion, a stipend, and curatorial freedom. Applications are due June 1, with a $30 fee, and all artistic mediums are welcome.

An Artist Honors Extinct Plants and Animals at New York’s Swiss Institute

The New York Times reports on an exhibition at New York's Swiss Institute where an artist pays tribute to extinct plants and animals through their work. The show features installations and artworks that memorialize species lost to extinction, blending scientific documentation with artistic expression to create a poignant reflection on biodiversity loss.

Lumi Tan on How She Plans Frieze New York’s Focus Program

Lumi Tan, the curator of Frieze New York’s Focus program, discusses her approach to planning the section of the fair dedicated to emerging and underrepresented galleries. The article outlines her selection criteria, which prioritize conceptual rigor and diverse geographic representation, and highlights specific galleries and artists she has chosen for the upcoming edition.

Art Fairs to See in the New York City Area in May

The New York Times has published a guide to art fairs taking place in the New York City area during May. The article lists several major and smaller fairs, including Frieze New York, NADA New York, and the Independent Art Fair, providing details on dates, locations, and featured galleries. It serves as a practical resource for collectors, curators, and art enthusiasts planning their May art-viewing schedule.

'Retrospective' art exhibit unveils the many thrilling lives of local artist Hani Elkadi

The Iowa City Senior Center is hosting 'Retrospective,' an exhibition of over 100 works by local artist Hani Elkadi. Elkadi, a former transplant surgeon and educator, draws on his diverse life experiences—from restoring cathedrals in Italy and practicing medicine in Africa to teaching minority students in Iowa City—to create a wide-ranging body of work spanning multiple styles and mediums, including abstract mixed-media pieces and traditional oil paintings.

2025 graduating BFA and BA students exhibit their work at the UNH Gallery of Art

The University of New Hampshire (UNH) Gallery of Art is hosting an exhibition titled “What’s Unseen; Left Unsaid” from April 18 to May 18, 2025, featuring works by 13 graduating BFA and BA students. The students handled the setup, installation, and creative vision of the show, which explores how art reveals unspoken emotions and experiences. An opening reception was held April 18, and the students also presented their work during a three-part event at the Undergraduate Research Conference. Since the closure of the UNH Museum of Art over a year ago, students have taken on the coordination and execution of exhibitions, with guidance from faculty.

NRW will Verbot für Handel mit Holocaust-Dokumenten

The German state of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) is introducing a legislative bill to ban the commercial trade of personal Holocaust documents and artifacts, such as letters from concentration camps, Gestapo cards, and yellow stars. The initiative follows international outrage over a planned auction in Neuss in November 2025, which was halted at the last moment; around 460 objects from that auction were transferred to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Foundation. The bill, to be presented at the Bundesrat session on May 8, aims to prohibit the sale of items directly linked to Nazi victims, while exempting museums, archives, and research institutions.