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‘In Mali, When Animals Dance’ – Inside the Pulse of Sogo Bò

Yoann Cormier curates 'In Mali, When Animals Dance' at the Musée des Confluences, an exhibition dedicated to sogo bò, a Malian performance tradition blending theater, dance, music, and community. Rejecting static displays, Cormier uses immersive scenography—light, sound, film footage from the early 2000s by Sonia and Albert Loeb, and reconstructed masks made with the Lyon Opera costume workshop—to evoke the festive atmosphere of sogo bò, moving visitors through a simulated Malian day from afternoon to night.

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art vestali altars fairfax dorn projects

Rose Theodora, an astronomer-artist from Vestali Studio, has collaborated with creative director and arts patron Fairfax Dorn of Fairfax Dorn Projects to launch a limited-edition series of contemporary furnishings called Vestali Altars. The first piece, the Alchemy of Metals Altar, is made from black volcanic stone and embedded with seven sculptural materials, each forged during its corresponding planetary hour and finished with a sigil tied to celestial bodies like Venus, the sun, or the moon. Only 10 Founders Edition pieces are available, designed to be used with candles, incense, florals, or contemplation.

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museum exhibitions schedule May 14, 2025 visibility 10 link 2 artists

the other art fair brooklyn edition

The Other Art Fair returned for its 15th edition at ZeroSpace in Brooklyn, featuring 125 New York-based artists. Presented by Saatchi Art, the fair emphasized transparency with openly displayed prices and encouraged direct conversation between artists and attendees. Alongside traditional booths, the event included interactive elements such as hidden stamp stations, a self-portrait studio by guest artist Anna Marie Tendler, a whisky tasting counter, and workshops, creating a lively, block-party atmosphere rather than a conventional art fair.

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Art exhibition at Two Selves Gallery explores a journey through depression

Two Selves Gallery in Troy, New York, opened a new exhibition titled "Coming Out of Darkness: Landscapes of Presence" by artist Patricia Wood during the April Troy Night Out event. The show, on display through May, is divided into three sections: a series of acrylic paintings on black velvet depicting forest scenes from the Adirondacks, a middle section featuring reference photos, miniatures, encaustic works, and mental health resources, and a front section with oil paintings of Winnie the Pooh characters and Wood's jewelry. Wood describes the exhibition as a personal journey through depression, using light and dark to convey her struggle and recovery.

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Off-campus galleries in Dallas and Denton step in as UNT art students boycott school spaces

University of North Texas (UNT) art students are boycotting on-campus exhibition spaces, prompting off-campus galleries in Dallas and Denton to step in and provide alternative venues for their work. The boycott stems from student grievances over institutional policies and conditions within the university's art program, leading to a grassroots shift in where student art is displayed.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 15, 2026 source 2 sources visibility 17 link 1 artist, 1 gallery

Artists In Erbil Turn Canvas Around in Bold Exhibition with No Visible Art

Fourteen Kurdish artists staged a provocative "Non-Art Exhibition" at Media Gallery in Erbil to commemorate World Art Day. In a radical departure from traditional gallery formats, the participants displayed only the reverse sides of their canvases, completely concealing the painted surfaces from the audience. Organized by artist Ahmed Nabaz, the one-day event kept its conceptual twist a secret from the participating artists until the moment of the opening.

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Art gallery at Cuesta College presents 2026 Student Annual Art Exhibition

Cuesta College is set to host its 2026 Student Annual Art Exhibition at the Harold J. Miossi Art Gallery from April 16 through May 22. The showcase features a diverse array of student-produced works spanning traditional and contemporary disciplines, including painting, ceramics, printmaking, and digital art. An opening reception on April 16 will kick off the event, which is free and open to the public on the San Luis Obispo campus.

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Stunning art exhibition reveals textured takes on local landscapes

Local artist Mirabela Varga's exhibition 'Coherence' is on display at Byron Spaces Gallery in the Byron Community Centre, featuring bright, textured artworks inspired by the landscapes and flowers of the Northern Rivers region. Varga, known for her palette knife technique and contemporary impressionism, aims to convey emotional depth and spontaneity through her work. The exhibition runs until June 1, with free entry.

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museum exhibitions schedule May 17, 2026 source 2 sources visibility 9 link 1 artist, 2 galleries

The Exhibition Before The Exhibition: Art In The Making

Puke Ariki museum in New Plymouth, New Zealand, is hosting TUKU: Open Studio | Emerging Māori Artists, a collaborative project where senior artist Wharehoka Smith mentors early-career artists Jodie Tipa and Dwayne Duthie in creating eight manaia (spiritual guardian figures) in a public studio setting. Running from today through 12 July, the open studio prepares the museum's Temporary Gallery for the upcoming Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture Award exhibition, which opens on 25 July and features 40 tūpuna portraits. Visitors can watch the artists at work, engage with their creative process, and participate in free public events including workshops and talks.

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museum exhibitions schedule May 23, 2026 visibility 3

Artworks by Mexican printmakers on display at TMoCA

An exhibition of artworks by Mexican printmakers is currently on display at the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art (TMoCA). The show highlights the rich tradition of Mexican printmaking, featuring works from various artists that explore cultural and social themes.

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McNay Family Day: Elements in Action

The McNay Art Museum in San Antonio is hosting a free Family Day event on June 7, 2026, titled "Elements in Action." The afternoon features hands-on art activities, live performances, and family-friendly fun across the museum's grounds and galleries, coinciding with the spring banner exhibition "untitled: 20 Years of Collecting Contemporary Art." Admission to the museum and the exhibition is free for all attendees.

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museum exhibitions schedule May 9, 2026 visibility 15

Smithsonian Exhibition Spotlights Pahari Painting Traditions From The Himalayan Kingdoms

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art in Washington, D.C., has opened "Of the Hills: Pahari Paintings from India’s Himalayan Kingdoms," an exhibition featuring 48 paintings and colored drawings that trace the evolution of Pahari painting across three key periods between 1620 and 1830. The show highlights the genre’s ties to the region’s landscapes, courtly life, and devotional practices, with works created using opaque watercolors, beetle wings, and gold, many of which have not been publicly displayed before. The exhibition runs until July 26.

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museum exhibitions schedule May 8, 2026 visibility 11

'World’s most legendary toys' coming to Peoria exhibit

The Peoria Riverfront Museum will host an exhibit featuring the world's largest Etch-A-Sketch and other retro toy attractions. The show, titled 'World’s most legendary toys,' is set to open in Peoria, Illinois, as reported by the Peoria Journal Star on May 8, 2026.

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museum exhibitions schedule May 4, 2026 visibility 14

The Met’s ‘Costume Art’ Exhibit Puts Every Type of Body on Display

The Metropolitan Museum of Art has opened a new exhibition titled 'Costume Art' that showcases a diverse range of body types through fashion and costume design. The display features garments and ensembles designed to celebrate inclusivity, with mannequins and presentations representing various shapes, sizes, and abilities, challenging traditional fashion norms.

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Province invests $35M to help expand Art Gallery of Ontario

The Ontario provincial government has announced a $35 million investment over two years to support the Art Gallery of Ontario's (AGO) expansion project, the Dani Reiss Modern and Contemporary Gallery. The funding will create at least 13 new galleries across five floors, adding 40,000 square feet of space and increasing display area by 30%. Construction is expected to be complete by fall 2027, enabling the AGO to welcome up to 120,000 additional visitors annually. This provincial contribution supplements a $35 million lead gift from Dani Reiss, $25 million from the Government of Canada, and other private donations.

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Presenting the Condé M. Nast Galleries

The Metropolitan Museum of Art has announced the opening of the Condé M. Nast Galleries, a new exhibition space within the museum. The galleries are named after the late publishing magnate Condé Montrose Nast, founder of Condé Nast Publications.

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museum exhibitions schedule May 1, 2026 visibility 21

Rare Pahari Paintings Go On Display In Washington Exhibition

An exhibition titled “Of the Hills: Pahari Paintings from India’s Himalayan Kingdoms” has opened at the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, part of the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of Asian Art in Washington, D.C., running through July 26. The show features 48 rare paintings created for Hindu kings in the Pahari region of northern India between the 1620s and 1830s, highlighting diverse styles from lyrical and naturalistic to boldly colored and abstracted. Key works include pieces acquired from art historian Catherine Glynn Benkaim and collector Ralph Benkaim, some never publicly exhibited before, along with loans from the Cleveland Museum of Art.

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Nearly 70 Student Artists Featured in SUNY Oneonta’s Annual Juried Art Show

Nearly 70 student artists are featured in SUNY Oneonta’s 2026 Juried Student Show, now on display at the Martin-Mullen Art Gallery through May 2. The exhibition includes over 90 works in media such as painting, sculpture, ceramics, photography, digital art, and mixed media, selected by faculty from more than 100 submissions. A public reception with 17 awards will be held on April 30.

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Otterbein Granville honors artist Jane Heller with new exhibit

The Jane Heller Gallery at Otterbein SeniorLife Granville in Ohio will open a new exhibit titled "Connecting with Jane" on May 1, 2026. The exhibition honors the late founding resident Jane Heller, showcasing her abstract art that has been displayed at the Columbus Museum of Art and featured in regional competitions over the past 50 years. The opening reception runs from 5 to 6 p.m., and the exhibit will be on view for two months.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 20, 2026 visibility 15

‘Minds of All Kinds’ art exhibit on display for Autism Acceptance Month

The El Paso Museum of Art has opened a new exhibition titled 'Minds of All Kinds' to mark National Autism Acceptance Month. The show features over 70 artworks created by children with autism.

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The Office Exhibition | Scranton, PA | NEPA Events

The Everhart Museum in Scranton, Pennsylvania, is launching a major two-year immersive exhibition dedicated to the hit sitcom *The Office*. Opening on October 31, 2025, the four-room installation explores the show's evolution from a mockumentary into a global cultural phenomenon, featuring interactive displays, behind-the-scenes narratives, and fan tributes.

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More Than 100 PPS Student Art Pieces Are on Display at the Portland Art Museum This Summer

The Portland Art Museum is hosting the "HeART of Portland" exhibition, featuring over 100 artworks created by students from all 81 Portland Public Schools. The showcase includes a diverse range of media, from ceramics and rug tufting to screen-printed apparel and zines, and for the first time, the student work is being displayed in a professional gallery space within the museum's main building. The exhibition, which opened on Tax Day, serves as a tangible demonstration of the results of the city's unique arts tax.

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CSUF student artists capture childhood wonder at biannual ASI art show

Cal State Fullerton recently hosted its biannual Associated Students Inc. (ASI) Art Show at the Titan Student Union Center Gallery, centered on the theme of "Memory and Nostalgia." The exhibition showcased 20 student works spanning traditional oil paintings, digital illustrations, and 3D-printed media. Awards were presented across multiple categories, highlighting pieces such as Michael Butorac’s acrylic painting "Unforgotten Friday’s" and Victor Castaneda’s digital photograph "Becoming."

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 12, 2026 visibility 13

AEO Exhibit, Butler Art Museum

The Butler Institute of American Art is hosting an exhibition featuring works from the American Electric Power (AEP) collection. This showcase highlights a diverse range of American artistry, bringing corporate-held masterpieces into a public museum setting for local audiences to experience.

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Dallas Museum of Art Showcases Samurai Art Collection

The Dallas Museum of Art has launched "The Samurai Collection, Dallas, Samurai to the Imperial Court," a comprehensive exhibition featuring over 90 works of art. The showcase includes a diverse array of traditional weaponry, armor, paintings, and decorative objects, drawing from the museum's permanent collection as well as international loans. Running through September 6, 2026, the display tracks the evolution of samurai culture from its military roots to its role within the Imperial Court.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 7, 2026 visibility 19

Peabody Essex Museum Celebrates America250 With New Declaration of Independence Exhibition

The Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) in Salem, Massachusetts, is launching a new exhibition titled "Pressing Importance: Salem and the Declaration of Independence" on May 2, 2026. Curated by Dan Lipcan, the show features rare materials from the museum's Phillips Library, including two of the earliest surviving broadside editions of the Declaration. The display focuses on the Revolutionary-era manuscripts, newspapers, and pamphlets that were instrumental in circulating the message of independence throughout the colonies.

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Student exhibitions showcase 'creative pulse' at art gallery - Thunder Bay News

The Thunder Bay Art Gallery is hosting a series of exhibitions featuring the work of students from local high schools and Lakehead University. The shows include a senior high school exhibition and a display of work by Lakehead University Visual Arts students, highlighting a diverse range of media and artistic approaches.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 2, 2026 visibility 14

BYU Museum of Art exhibit walks visitors on the road to Calvary with Christ

The Brigham Young University Museum of Art has opened a new exhibition titled "The Road to Calvary: Walking with Christ." The immersive show guides visitors through a series of artworks and installations that depict the final journey of Jesus Christ to his crucifixion, aiming to create a contemplative, physical experience of the Passion narrative.

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museum exhibitions schedule Mar 26, 2026 visibility 9

Taos Pueblo artist honored in poignant museum tribute

The Millicent Rogers Museum in Taos has opened a posthumous retrospective dedicated to DeAnna Autumn Leaf Suazo, a rising Indigenous artist who was tragically killed in 2021 at the age of 29. The exhibition, titled "Honoring DeAnna Autumn Leaf Suazo," features over 20 works including large-format paintings, ledger drawings, and the first public display of illustrations from her children’s book, "Taos Pueblo Fall." The show highlights her unique aesthetic, which blended her Taos Pueblo and Diné heritage with influences from Japanese anime and manga.

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article local schedule Mar 25, 2026 visibility 11 link 1 artist, 2 galleries

Artists call-out for 2026 Open Exhibition submissions

The Ferens Art Gallery in Hull has issued an open call for artists across the UK to submit work for its 2026 Open Exhibition. The submission window runs from April 30 to May 21, 2025, with a panel of judges selecting works for display from October 2026 to January 2027. There is a fee per submission, with a concessionary rate for younger and disabled artists, and selected artists are eligible for cash prizes.

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