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‘Currents’ multimedia installations portray Schuylkill River in new art exhibit at Fairmount Water Works

Martha McDonald will perform original songs on a glass armonica at the Fairmount Water Works in Philadelphia as part of 'Currents,' a new multimedia art exhibit. The show features installations by 10 local artists that animate the historic water system's underground corridors, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Works include a 3D animation timeline of the Schuylkill River by Nadia Hironaka and Matthew Suib, photographic pieces by Julianna Foster, and an installation by Taji Ra’oof Nahl addressing water and honey bees. The exhibit runs through Aug. 8.

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McRae Art Studios kicks off 40th anniversary with open house this weekend

McRae Art Studios, Orlando's oldest and largest professional artist collective, is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a spring open house on April 25 at its 10,000-square-foot converted garage space in urban Orlando. Founded in 1986 by George and Marty Whipple, the studio has hosted over 100 award-winning artists across five locations. The event features studio visits, original artwork sales, live music, and a cash bar, along with a new exhibition of self-portraits titled "The Faces of McRae" created by the current 22 member artists. The collective is also reorganizing as a nonprofit to strengthen the local arts community.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 14, 2026 visibility 17 link 16 artists

A Legacy of Fun & Focus: “Mini Art Museum” at the Contemporary at Blue Star, San Antonio

The Contemporary at Blue Star in San Antonio is hosting a retrospective of the "Mini Art Museum," a unique institution founded in 2013 by Mary Cantú and Gabriela Santiago. The exhibition features nearly 100 business-card-sized artworks by prominent local artists, presented within an immersive, miniature neighborhood installation. This showcase serves as a tribute to Cantú, a significant figure in the San Antonio art community who passed away in 2025.

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museum exhibitions schedule Mar 12, 2026 visibility 11 link 2 artists

Contemporary artists featured in exhibition examining Cherokee People and the American Revolution

The Museum of the Cherokee People has launched "Unrelenting: Cherokee People and the American Revolution," a landmark exhibition marking the 250th anniversary of the United States. The show juxtaposes 18th-century historical artifacts, such as weaponry and archival treaties, with newly commissioned works by 14 contemporary Cherokee artists. Curated by Dakota Brown, Evan Mathis, and Brandon Dillard, the exhibition challenges traditional American nationalist mythologies by centering Indigenous perspectives on the Cherokee American War and the complexities of sovereignty.

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museum exhibitions schedule Feb 18, 2026 visibility 14 link 8 artists

3 Philadelphia-area museums collaborate on a retrospective of artist Syd Carpenter

Three museums in the Philadelphia area—the Woodmere Museum, the Maguire Museum at St. Joseph’s University, and the Berman Museum of Art at Ursinus College—have jointly organized a major retrospective of sculptor Syd Carpenter's five-decade career. The exhibition, titled "Syd Carpenter: Planting in Place, Time and Memory," is split across the three venues, each focusing on different aspects of her artistic evolution, from early pottery to recent organic, plant-inspired sculptures.

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museum exhibitions schedule Jan 28, 2026 visibility 11 link 6 artists

Two exhibits trace the origins of the Sarasota Artist Colony

Two exhibitions in Sarasota trace the origins of the Sarasota Artist Colony, which flourished between 1945 and 1965. One is at Ringling College of Art and Design, titled “Origins: Sarasota Artist Colony, 1945-1965,” co-curated by Tim Jaeger and Bill Hartman. The other is at the downtown offices of Michael Saunders & Co. The Ringling College show features 36 works by colony artists, including Jon Corbino, Ben Stahl, Syd Solomon, and Craig Rubadoux, and places them in the context of post-World War II America, when the GI Bill and cheap rents attracted hundreds of artists to the small beach community.

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A Gallery Returns as an Edgartown Pop-Up

Tanya Augoustinos has opened A Gallery as a pop-up on Edgartown's Main Street, in the former location of a women's boutique. The gallery features works by Martha's Vineyard artists, including the late Rez Williams and Richard Lee, as well as Kara Taylor, Carol Brown Goldberg, Kate Feiffer, and others. Augoustinos is running the space with artist Chandler Biggs, and the gallery will operate through September while property owner Sarah Levine seeks a permanent tenant.

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article local schedule Apr 28, 2025 visibility 15 link 21 artists

A guide to Bay View Gallery Night 2025

The 14th annual Bay View Gallery Night will take place on Friday, May 30, 2025, in Milwaukee's Bay View neighborhood. The free, community-focused event features over 60 participating sites including galleries, breweries, restaurants, and shops, showcasing local artists, musicians, and makers. Highlights include live painting, tattoo art, virtual reality art, pet-friendly activities, and a complimentary shuttle service between key venues like Lincoln Warehouse and Hide House.

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Accused of Harassing Staff, Martha Ortiz Steps Down as Director of Bogotá’s MAMBO

Martha Ortiz has stepped down as director of Bogotá’s Museo de Arte Moderno (MAMBO) amid allegations of harassing staff and fostering a toxic work environment. The museum announced her retirement and will begin a search for a successor, with board president Ángela Royo and financial manager Francy Hernández assuming interim leadership. Ortiz, who had no prior museum management experience, took the role in March 2024. Her departure follows the ousting of artistic director Eugenio Viola less than three months earlier, after he raised concerns about deteriorating working conditions.

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Submissions open for ‘Out of the Box’ juried art exhibit at Laredo College

Laredo College has opened submissions for its 'Out of the Box' juried art exhibit, inviting local artists to submit unconventional, experimental, and bold works across all mediums. The submission period runs from December 29 to January 16, with artist notifications on January 20, and an opening reception scheduled for February 6 at the Martha Fenstermaker Memorial Visual Arts Gallery. Up to 30 artworks will be selected for the final show.

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museum exhibitions schedule May 15, 2026 visibility 13 link 4 artists

A Roma il popolare quartiere Quadraro ospita un festival d’arte diffuso. Il programma

The IPER Festival delle periferie returns to Rome's Quadraro neighborhood for its fifth edition, titled "Super Lieux (Super luoghi) Periferie. Storie e geografie." Running until May 31, the festival features conferences, roundtables, study days, talks, exhibitions, and performances. A highlight is "Überlagerungen," a diffuse art review curated by Spazio Y that animates the Quadraro Vecchio district on May 16 with actions, installations, and shows from 4 PM to 11 PM. Participating venues include Spazio Kina, vineria Moggio, and osteria Grandma, with works by artists such as Lucia Bricco, Giulio Cassanelli, Felice Levini, and many others.

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article local schedule May 1, 2026 visibility 16 link 47 artists, 1 gallery

Art on Main presents "Women in Art: Revealing Our Magnificence" opening reception

Art on Main in Dallas is presenting "Women in Art: Revealing Our Magnificence," a juried exhibition featuring bold, expressive works across mediums such as painting, drawing, photography, fiber art, sculpture, printmaking, and ceramics. The opening reception includes live music by the East Dallas Uke-A-Ladies and a set by DJ MISO, along with a Best in Show award presentation, and the exhibit runs through May 30.

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article local schedule Mar 30, 2026 visibility 15 link 7 artists, 1 gallery

Block Gallery

The article announces the opening of the Block Gallery, a new contemporary art exhibition space located in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina. The gallery is a city-run initiative designed to showcase rotating exhibitions of work by local, regional, and national artists, with a focus on emerging and underrepresented voices.

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museum exhibitions schedule May 8, 2025 visibility 10 link 2 artists, 1 gallery

Harmonic Chaos Now Open at Block Gallery | Artist Reception May 8

Harmonic Chaos, a new exhibition featuring artists Martha Thorn and Tonya Solley Thornton, has opened at Block Gallery in Raleigh, North Carolina. The show runs from May 7 through August 15, 2025, with an opening reception on May 8. The exhibition presents Thorn's layered paintings and Thornton's collage-driven sculptures, highlighting their contrasting yet complementary approaches to contemporary art.

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museum exhibitions schedule May 7, 2026 visibility 18 link 1 artist, 2 galleries

Art galleries book rooms at Austin's Loren Hotel for free Friends Fair this weekend

Friends Fair returns to Austin this weekend, transforming hotel rooms at The Loren Lady Bird Lake into temporary exhibition spaces for art galleries from across the country. Organized by Phillip Niemeyer of Northern-Southern, Meredith Williams of Martha’s Gallery, and others including McLennon Pen Co. and Ivester Contemporary, the fair will occupy 19 rooms on the hotel’s second floor, with each invited gallery creating a unique installation. The event is free to attend with an RSVP and runs Friday and Saturday.

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article local schedule Apr 17, 2026 visibility 11 link 5 artists, 1 gallery

Group Exhibition ‘Here’s To Painting’ To Be Celebrated With Opening Reception Saturday Afternoon

The Newtown Municipal Center Art Gallery is hosting "Here’s To Painting," a group exhibition featuring original works by 12 local artists. Curated by the Newtown Cultural Arts Commission, the show highlights the creative output of a long-standing collective under the mentorship of retired art educator Claudia Mitchell. The collection primarily consists of watercolors and pastels, depicting local Newtown landmarks, international streetscapes, and still lifes.

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article local schedule Mar 27, 2026 visibility 11 link 2 artists, 1 gallery

Local business marks 10 years of support for Martha Trust with special charity exhibition

Frames for You and the newly established New Street Gallery in Deal, Kent, are hosting a week-long charity art exhibition to celebrate a decade of partnership with Martha Trust. The event features donated artworks from acclaimed artists, including botanical illustrator Pat Joyce and painter Kate Maguire, as well as a rare World War II silk escape map. All proceeds from the donated works and gallery commissions from additional sales will be directed to the charity, which supports individuals with profound disabilities.

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article local schedule Mar 13, 2026 visibility 11 link 2 artists, 1 gallery

SRU art students celebrated at Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition

Slippery Rock University recently concluded its Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition at the Martha Gault Art Gallery, showcasing the diverse creative output of its student body. Out of 90 submissions, guest juror Clayton Merrell selected 49 pieces for the three-week installation, spanning mediums such as sculpture, painting, printmaking, fiber art, and ceramics. The exhibition culminated in an awards ceremony where senior Kayla Stallings took first place for her sculpture titled "Fur."

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Arts Foundation of Cape Cod offers grants for artists

The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod is now accepting applications for its annual grant program, which funds arts-related projects across Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket. Applications must be submitted by May 29, and the program is open to both individual artists and organizations, with a focus on innovative projects that increase access to the arts and enhance community engagement.

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Emerging Young Artists and Designers 2026 Juried Exhibition

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) is hosting the Emerging Young Artists and Designers 2026 Juried Exhibition. The virtual opening and awards ceremony will be held on February 6, featuring 100 works selected from over 550 submissions by high school students across New England. Award winners will have their work displayed in the CVPA Campus Gallery from February 14 to 22.

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article local schedule Sep 24, 2025 visibility 11 link 1 artist

SRU hosts Saga University for joint art exhibition

Slippery Rock University (SRU) hosted a joint art exhibition with Saga University from Japan, featuring student and faculty artwork. The exhibition, titled "Drawing: Endlessly Fascinating, Not an End Result," opened with a reception on September 15, 2025, at the Martha Gault Art Gallery on SRU's campus.

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article local schedule May 12, 2026 visibility 10 link 1 artist

Studio B Boyertown Welcomes New Gallery Director, Announces New Exhibit

Studio B Boyertown has appointed Bob Hakun as its new gallery director. Hakun, an assemblage artist who creates works from found objects, previously worked as a computer graphic designer and prepress manager after his career designing Halloween masks and costumes moved overseas. He is a 1976 graduate of Kutztown University with a BFA in painting. The gallery is also presenting the exhibition “Form & Fiber: 3-Dimensional Expression in Art,” featuring 3-D and fiber works by Hakun and fifteen other artists, running through June 21.

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article local schedule Nov 21, 2025 visibility 12 link 1 gallery

SRU recognizes high school artists with exhibit and awards

More than 100 students from local high schools, including Christina Massouh of Shenango High School, exhibited their artwork at SRU's High School Art Awards on November 20, 2025, held in the Martha Gault Art Gallery. The event allowed students to share their work with families and teachers, celebrating young artistic talent in the region.

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“Produce” Exhibition Opens at Third Street Gallery

The City of Moscow and the Moscow Arts Commission have announced the opening of the "Produce" exhibition at the Third Street Gallery, running from January 15 to March 13, 2026. The show features works by 14 regional artists including Elizabeth Adan, Nancy Bowman, Mary Katherine Clancy, Julene Ewert, Rebecca Lewis, Maria Marx, Debbie McCormick, Martha McIver, Toya Pham, Megan Phelps, Belinda Rhodes, Ludmilla Saskova, Evelyn Simon, and Heather Woolery. An artist reception on January 15 from 4-6 p.m. will coincide with Moscow's Artwalk event, with refreshments from Goose House Bakery.

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