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D’ART Gallery opens in Baku’s White City with inaugural “From Generation to Generation” exhibition [PHOTOS]

D’ART Gallery has opened in Baku’s White City district with its inaugural exhibition, “From Generation to Generation,” featuring nearly 50 works by Azerbaijani artists spanning multiple generations, including People’s Artists, Honoured Artists, and emerging painters, graphic artists, and sculptors. The gallery aims to bridge Azerbaijan’s historical artistic heritage with contemporary art, and all exhibited works are available for sale. The opening ceremony included remarks from notable figures such as sculptor Ömər Eldarov, Executive Director Rəvan Həsənov, Vice-Rector Fuad Salayev, and gallery co-founder and director Dilara Muzaffarli.

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article local schedule Dec 9, 2025 visibility 13 link 3 artists, 1 gallery

Moon Gallery debuts at Heights Church, showcasing local HCU artists

Howard D. Moon, a longtime benefactor of the Heights community, partnered with Houston Christian University (HCU) and Heights Church to establish the Moon Gallery, a new exhibition space dedicated to showcasing local artists. The gallery was officially dedicated on December 4 with an opening ceremony inside Heights Church (formerly Baptist Temple), honoring Moon's late wife Jeanette, a passionate arts supporter. The inaugural exhibition featured works by HCU faculty and MFA students, including artist Julia Marcucci Wood and assistant professor Hillaree Hamblin, who spoke about the gallery's mission to foster community engagement and inclusivity.

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museum exhibitions schedule Dec 4, 2025 visibility 13 link 3 artists, 2 galleries

Three artists explore belonging in new exhibition at Craighead Green Gallery

Craighead Green Gallery in Dallas is opening a new three-person exhibition featuring artists Faith Scott Jessup, Linda McCall, and Damián Suárez. The show explores themes of belonging, heritage, and personal history through diverse styles ranging from realism and impressionism to abstraction. Suárez presents his 'Kinetic Landscape' series using threaded thread on wood panels, Jessup offers surrealist 'Duets' paintings of empty dresses, and McCall displays impressionist 'Rituals' scenes capturing private moments. Gallery director William Bardin notes the intentional pairing of artists with distinct practices but a shared narrative.

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The Joys of Local Art

Coastal Breeze News published an article titled "The Joys of Local Art" that celebrates the value and appeal of art created within local communities. The piece highlights how local art fosters a sense of connection, supports regional artists, and makes art accessible to a broader audience.

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article local schedule Dec 3, 2025 visibility 7 link 2 artists, 1 gallery

Vincent showcase local art with new library lounge gallery

The City of Vincent in Australia has launched a new community arts program that transforms its library lounge into a gallery space for local emerging and under-represented artists. The first exhibitor is local artist and storyteller Brad Martin, who will present his joyful paintings and drawings, including his signature Grumpy Bug series, at a free opening night on December 4.

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article local schedule Nov 20, 2025 visibility 7 link 2 artists, 1 gallery

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.

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museum exhibitions schedule Nov 17, 2025 visibility 10 link 2 artists, 1 gallery

Mango Tango Art Gallery Presents: “Gone but Not Forgotten,” Opening Saturday

Mango Tango Art Gallery in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, is opening a commemorative exhibition titled “Gone but Not Forgotten” on Saturday, November 22, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The show honors three beloved local artists—Kathy Carlson, Max Johnson, and Smokey Pratt—whose lives and works shaped the Caribbean art scene. The evening will feature live music by Neko Crush, appetizers, and spirits. Carlson and Johnson, both East Coast natives who studied at the Art Students League of New York, created lush floral paintings and portraits inspired by their Caribbean travels. Johnson also painted New England landscapes. Carlson was a respected educator who taught math at Antilles High School, while Johnson had a career in advertising at J. Walter Thompson. Pratt, a chef, musician, and gallery co-owner, contributed humorous cartoons and played in the blues duo 2 Blue Shoes. The exhibition runs for one month.

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museum exhibitions schedule Nov 12, 2025 visibility 14

Huntington Debuts Major Chicano Art Exhibition Celebrating Six Decades of Printmaking as Activism

The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens in San Marino, California, will host the West Coast debut of “Radical Histories: Chicano Prints from the Smithsonian American Art Museum” on November 16. The exhibition features 60 works by some 40 artists and collectives from the Smithsonian American Art Museum, spanning over six decades of Chicano printmaking as a form of resistance, community building, and cultural reclamation. It traces key moments from the late 1960s Delano Grape Strike to the present, using silkscreens, posters, and offset prints. The Huntington has also commissioned a mural by Los Angeles–based artist Melissa Govea in partnership with Self Help Graphics & Art.

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article local schedule Nov 6, 2025 visibility 11 link 3 artists, 1 gallery

New art gallery opening at Paganini Ristorante in Doylestown

A new art gallery is opening at Paganini Ristorante in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, as reported by the Bucks County Herald. The gallery will showcase local artists within the restaurant space, combining dining with visual art.

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museum exhibitions schedule Nov 4, 2025 visibility 11

Large outdoor artworks at Hong Kong Palace Museum to draw 500,000 visitors

Hong Kong Palace Museum has launched its first outdoor public art exhibition, featuring six large-scale installations by local artists including architect Rocco Yim Sen-kee, who designed the museum building. The year-long display, themed on traditional Chinese garden aesthetics, will occupy the museum's plaza from Saturday until November 2 next year, with free public access.

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museum exhibitions schedule Nov 3, 2025 visibility 12 link 5 artists, 1 gallery

‘Crossing Lines’ exhibition in Design District brings South African art to North Texas

A new exhibition titled 'Crossing Lines: Contemporary Voices from Zimbabwe & South Africa' has opened in the Dallas Design District, showcasing work by three artists—Lloyd Maluleke, Nothando Chiwanga, and Pardon Mapondera. The show is a collaboration between DHV Artworks and the Indibano Art Residency, a Dallas-based program founded by Zimbabwean-born arts advocate Bukekile Dube. The artists explore themes of identity, movement, cultural boundaries, and ecology through mediums including painting, printmaking, photography, mixed media, and recycled materials.

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museum exhibitions schedule Oct 30, 2025 visibility 14

Tutankhamun set to debut at delayed Grand Egyptian Museum opening

The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) will hold its official opening ceremony on November 1, more than 30 years after its initial proposal. The centerpiece of the inauguration is the Tutankhamun Gallery, featuring the famous gold funerary mask under bulletproof glass and a full-scale reproduction of the king's tomb. Designed by German studio Atelier Brückner, the gallery offers two narrative paths: one tracing Tutankhamun's life and reign, the other following Howard Carter's 1922 discovery. The museum, located near the Giza pyramids, has already been partially open to visitors, with conservation labs operating since 2010 and contemporary programming running for two years.

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article local schedule Oct 24, 2025 visibility 8 link 2 artists, 1 gallery

Grand opening set for new art gallery in historic Porter Produce warehouse

The historic Porter Produce warehouse in Fayetteville, Arkansas, built in 1906, has been transformed into a public art gallery called the Alexander Gallery at the Porter Art Warehouse. A grand opening celebration is set for October 29, featuring a ribbon cutting, the inaugural exhibition "Our Art, Our Region, Our Time," live music, and screen printing. The project was a collaboration between the city, Walton Arts Center, and the University of Arkansas, with a $1 million exterior restoration and a $950,000 interior renovation by Polk Stanley Wilcox Architects and Sargent Contracting. The gallery is named for Bob and Becky Alexander, whose foundation supported the project.

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article local schedule Oct 19, 2025 visibility 9 link 1 artist, 2 galleries

Young Irvine artist prepares for first major solo exhibition in town

Young Irvine artist Euan Tait, 23, a recent graduate of the University of the West of Scotland, will present his first major solo exhibition at the Harbour Arts Centre in Irvine next month. The show, running from November 6 to January 10, features a range of new paintings and original prints, many produced at the Glasgow Print Studio where Tait is an active member. He has previously participated in group exhibitions at venues including the Maclaurin Art Gallery, the Dick Institute, and the Society of Scottish Artists' 127th Annual Exhibition at the Royal Scottish Academy.

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museum exhibitions schedule Sep 8, 2025 visibility 12

Racine Art Museum exhibition brings children’s jewelry designs to life

The Racine Art Museum (RAM) opens a new exhibition, 'Designed by Me: Imagined Jewelry Realized,' on September 10, 2025, featuring jewelry pieces designed by local children ages 5 to 18 and crafted by Rasmussen Diamonds, a Racine-based jeweler celebrating its 125th anniversary. Winning designers Leo Philipp, Cali Jacobs, and Savannah Yanakowicz had their drawings transformed into fine jewelry by goldsmiths Laura Istvanek and Lizzie Spankowski, with the original drawings displayed alongside the finished pieces. The exhibition runs through October 4, after which the three winning pieces will be auctioned to benefit charities chosen by the young designers: Kindred Kitties, Wisconsin Humane Society, and Rescue Outreach.

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article local schedule Aug 27, 2025 visibility 13

'We already have proof of concept,' says art gallery director (10 Photos)

Matthew Hills, executive director of the Thunder Bay Art Gallery, gave local media a tour of the partially-completed facility on the city's north-side waterfront, confirming the opening has been delayed from 2025 to 2027. Inflation, supply-chain issues, and trade wars have driven the project cost to $74.7 million, with a $22.6 million funding shortfall. City council recently released $5 million to prevent a construction shutdown, and Hills said a phased opening in 2026 is under consideration. Current funding includes $37 million from the federal Canada Cultural Spaces Fund, $5.7 million from Ontario, $5.2 million from the city, and $4.9 million in private donations.

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article policy schedule Aug 13, 2025 visibility 12

Art freedom under fire

The Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC) censored an exhibition titled 'Constellation of Complicity: Visualising the Global Machinery of Authoritarian Solidarity' after pressure from the Chinese embassy. The exhibition, which opened on July 24, featured works by exiled artists from Myanmar, Iran, Russia, and Syria exploring authoritarian alliances. Following a visit by Chinese embassy staff, several works were removed, including a multimedia installation by a Tibetan artist, and texts mentioning 'Hong Kong', 'Tibet', and 'Uyghur' were redacted. The curator, Sai, a Myanmar artist in exile, said the interference was not unexpected.

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article local schedule Aug 2, 2025 visibility 13 link 2 artists, 1 gallery

Vandals destroy South Shields art gallery days before opening

Vandals broke into The Market Gallery, a new art space set to open in a former Wilko store in South Shields, UK, days before its launch. Artists Laura Robertson and Theodore Godfrey-Cass discovered the gallery had been graffitied, studio booths damaged, and artwork urinated on, smashed, or stolen. The culprits posted videos of the attack online, which have been shared with Northumbria Police, who are investigating the burglary that occurred between 20:00 BST on Friday and 11:30 on Tuesday.

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article local schedule Jul 28, 2025 visibility 7 link 3 artists, 1 gallery

Annual Community Exhibition Draws Crowds to Manhattan Beach

The Manhattan Beach Art Center's eighth Annual Community Exhibition opened to a record crowd of over 650 people on its opening night. The show features 109 artworks selected from 265 applicants, including 11 young artists under 18, spanning painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics, and mixed media. The exhibition is free and runs through October 5.

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museum exhibitions schedule Jul 16, 2025 visibility 14

Arts on the Move exhibit celebrates student artists with disabilities at Bowers Museum

The Bowers Museum in Santa Ana is hosting the 'Arts on the Move' traveling exhibit through July 18, showcasing artwork by student artists with disabilities from across Orange County. The free display, open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the museum’s Lee Court, features pieces originally shown at the 49th annual Orange County Arts and Disability Festival, including works from local school districts and the Orange County Department of Education’s Connections program. A special reception was held on July 13 to celebrate the artists, their families, and teachers.

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article local schedule Jul 4, 2025 visibility 11 link 1 artist, 1 gallery

Submissions invited for the Young Artist Open exhibition

The Ferens Art Gallery in Hull is inviting submissions for its annual Young Artist Open exhibition, formerly known as the Junior Open. Open to individuals, schools, and community groups, the competition is for artists aged 15 and under, with artworks accepted until July 13. Prizes are awarded in three age categories, and selected works will be displayed in a gallery exhibition from October 10, 2025, to January 11, 2026.

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OMA, Surf Museum Host Dual Exhibition to Drive Local Tourism

The Oceanside Museum of Art (OMA) and the California Surf Museum (CSM) are partnering for the first time to host a dual-venue exhibition titled “Surf Art: Exploring California’s Coastal Culture.” OMA’s exhibit opens August 23 and CSM’s on September 13, featuring works including Kevin Short’s 2004 oil painting “Crosstown Traffic.” The collaboration aims to merge OMA’s art expertise with CSM’s deep surf history, with OMA investing about $25,000 and CSM about $10,000. The project has been in development for a year and includes a themed popup in OMA’s gift store.

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museum exhibitions schedule Jun 23, 2025 visibility 16

Cincinnati Art Museum to open new East Asian inspired exhibit

The Cincinnati Art Museum will open a new exhibition titled "Rediscovered Treasures" this fall, featuring approximately 60 East Asian masterpieces from its own collections, including Japanese armor, Chinese scrolls, Korean lacquer, a Japanese bronze "magic mirror," a Qing dynasty portrait of Lady Nian, and a Meiji period sumo wrestler's embroidered apron. The exhibition runs from September 19, 2025 to January 18, 2026, and is organized into three thematic sections: Rediscovery, New Identities, and Conservation. Admission is free.

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article news schedule Jun 16, 2025 visibility 18

Grand Egyptian Museum opening delayed again due to 'current regional developments'

The official opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), originally scheduled for July 3, has been postponed again due to the outbreak of war between Israel and Iran. Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced the delay on Saturday, with the tourism and antiquities ministry citing "current regional developments" and stating the full launch will now occur in the last quarter of this year. The museum is already partially open, including its conservation studios (operating since 2010), contemporary program (since 2023), and most Egyptian galleries with the grand staircase, but the Tutankhamen galleries are being held back for the formal opening.

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museum exhibitions schedule May 23, 2025 visibility 11

The Aussie ‘messenger girls’ who changed art

Nora Heysen became the first woman to win the Archibald Prize in 1938, yet the media response focused on her domestic life. This weekend, the Art Gallery of South Australia opens an exhibition highlighting Heysen and other local female artists who traveled to Europe before World War II, showcasing their portraits and still lifes that helped catalyze the modernist art movement in Australia.

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article local schedule May 22, 2025 visibility 10

Artists call for regional exhibition

The Fitchburg Art Museum has announced the 89th annual Regional Exhibition, one of the longest-running juried exhibitions in New England. Local artists and crafters living or working within 30 miles of Fitchburg, Massachusetts, have until May 23 to submit artwork created between 2023 and 2025 via an online-only process. The exhibition aims to spotlight regional talent and connect creators with patrons and art enthusiasts.

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article local schedule May 16, 2025 visibility 14 link 1 artist, 1 gallery

Video Observer: Free Fullerton College Art Gallery Showcases Student Work

Fullerton College Art Gallery is currently hosting its 2025 Student Art Exhibition, showcasing 210 selected works from 316 submissions. The free exhibition, open until May 21, features student work across drawing, painting, illustration, printmaking, graphic design, 3D modeling, sculpture, and ceramics. Gallery Technician Seija Rohkea and Adjunct Professor Jasmine McNeal collaborated with student artists and gallery assistants to install and curate the show, highlighting the college's Museum Studies program—one of few at the community college level in California.

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museum exhibitions schedule May 16, 2025 visibility 12

‘Arte Latinoamericano’ Opens at The Walters with a Full Day of Programming Saturday

The Walters Art Museum in Baltimore opens its first permanent exhibition of Latin American art, titled 'Latin American Art/Arte Latinoamericano,' on May 17. Curators Ellen Hoobler and Patricia Lagarde designed the galleries with accessibility in mind, featuring bilingual children's books, comfortable benches, and sensory elements like incense and musical instruments. The exhibition spans 200 objects representing 40 cultures from North, Central, and South America and the Caribbean, informed by a 12-member community advisory group of local Latino immigrants. The opening day includes a free festival with tours, performances, artist talks, and children's activities, plus a special appearance by Paco the Llama, an ancient effigy vessel turned mascot.

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museum exhibitions schedule May 13, 2025 visibility 11

Chicano Humanities and Art Council Community Spotlight Opening Reception

The Denver Art Museum (DAM) and the Chicano Humanities and Arts Council (CHAC Gallery & Cultural Center) are hosting an opening reception on May 13, 2025, for the Community Spotlight exhibition titled "Chicano Humanities and Arts Council: The Legacy and Power of Chicano/a/x Artists in Denver." The presentation features artwork by CHAC Gallery member artists, exploring themes of self-identity, family, cultural heritage, and spirituality, and will be on view in the Creative Hub of the Martin Building.

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article local schedule May 1, 2025 visibility 13

3rd Annual Envisioning A Just Pittsburgh Call for Art

The 3rd Annual Envisioning A Just Pittsburgh Call for Art has closed its 2025 submissions as of November 2. The theme asks artists to explore how libraries, archives, and storytelling can serve as conduits for education, activism, and a more equitable Pittsburgh. Categories include writing, visual art, performance, video/interdisciplinary work, and youth arts. Juried winners will be announced in December 2025, with exhibitions and performances held at venues such as Carnegie Museums, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, the University of Pittsburgh, 1Hood Media, and the August Wilson African American Cultural Center in February 2026. Monetary awards range from $50 to $2,000.

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