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Adam Levine, director and CEO of the Toledo Museum of Art, has transformed the Ohio institution into a model for digital adaptation since taking the helm five years ago. He grew the operating budget from $15 million to $23 million, expanded the endowment by $90 million, and launched TMA Labs, an in-house consultancy focused on data, Web3, AI, and emerging technologies. The museum has acquired digital artworks including NFTs and digital numismatics, established a digital artist-in-residence program, and opened the exhibition "Infinite Images," which traces the history of computer and digital art through November. Levine, one of the youngest museum directors in the US at 38, discussed these initiatives in an interview with ARTnews.

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Adam Levine, director and CEO of the Toledo Museum of Art, has transformed the Ohio institution into a model for digital adaptation. Over five years, he grew the operating budget from $15 million to $23 million, expanded the endowment by $90 million, and launched TMA Labs, an in-house consultancy focused on data, Web3, AI, and emerging technologies. The museum has acquired digital artworks including NFTs and digital numismatics, established a digital artist-in-residence program, and opened the exhibition "Infinite Images," which traces the history of computer and digital art. Levine, one of the youngest museum directors in the U.S. at 38, discussed these initiatives in an interview with ARTnews.

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Adam Levine, director and CEO of the Toledo Museum of Art, has transformed the Ohio institution into a model for digital-age adaptation. Over five years, he grew the operating budget from $15 million to $23 million, expanded the endowment by $90 million, and launched TMA Labs, an in-house consultancy focused on data, Web3, AI, and emerging technologies. The museum has acquired digital artworks including NFTs and digital numismatics, established a digital artist-in-residence program, and opened the exhibition “Infinite Images,” which traces the history of computer and digital art through November. Levine, one of the youngest museum directors in the US at 38, spoke with ARTnews about these initiatives and how he is future-proofing the museum.

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New York University has appointed Alison Weaver as the next director of its Grey Art Museum, effective May 26. Weaver, who has served as founding executive director of the Moody Center for the Arts at Rice University since 2015, succeeds Lynn Gumpert, who retired last year after leading the museum since 1997. At Rice, Weaver oversaw the completion of a new building for the Moody Center, launched an artist-in-residence program, curated over 25 exhibitions, and expanded the university's art holdings. She previously taught art history at the City University of New York and served as director of affiliate museums at the Guggenheim Museum, overseeing its outposts in Bilbao, Venice, Berlin, and Las Vegas.

Harlem’s Studio Museum reopening was a fitting reflection of its history and work

The Studio Museum in Harlem reopened in November 2025 after a seven-year reconstruction, unveiling a new building designed by Adjaye Associates and Cooper Robertson that incorporates architectural elements of Harlem, such as masonry-framed windows and a staircase evoking brownstone stoops. The reopening featured a major exhibition highlighting alumni from its renowned artist-in-residence program, which began in 1968 with Tom Lloyd as the first recipient. Founded by Charles E. Innis and a coalition of artists, activists, and philanthropists, the museum has long served as a nexus for artists of African descent, expanding the canon of Black art during the civil rights and Black Power movements.

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The Studio Museum in Harlem reopened its newly rebuilt, seven-story space on 125th Street after nearly eight years without a permanent home. A press preview on November 6, 2025, showcased the $300 million, 82,000-square-foot building designed by Adjaye Associates with Cooper Robertson, which more than doubles the museum's exhibition space. The public reopening is set for November 15 with a free community celebration. Inaugural exhibitions include "From Now: A Collection in Context," works by over 100 alumni of the artist-in-residence program, and a solo show of Tom Lloyd, whose work was featured in the museum's first exhibition in 1968. The building features a grand staircase, a cantilevered auditorium called the "Stoop," a roof terrace, and prominent works by David Hammons and Glenn Ligon.

Explore the Studio Museum in Harlem’s Legacy of Artistic Innovation and Impact Through These Archival Gems

The Studio Museum in Harlem reopened its newly renovated space in Harlem on November 15, 2025, marking a new chapter for the 57-year-old institution. The article highlights archival gems from the museum's history, including the 1969 exhibition "Harlem Artists 69," which featured over 100 works by 53 local Black artists, and the long-running Artist-in-Residence program launched in 1969. These moments underscore the museum's role in championing Black artistic innovation and community engagement, supported by partnerships with Columbia University and local nonprofits.

New York’s Studio Museum—known for championing Black artists—reopens in $300m new home

The Studio Museum in Harlem will reopen on November 15 after a seven-year closure, unveiling a new $300 million, 82,000-square-foot building designed by Adjaye Associates and Cooper Robertson. The first purpose-built space in the museum's 57-year history, located at its original footprint on West 125th Street, features a dramatic dark-grey precast-concrete facade and includes a $50 million endowment. The reopening comes after architect David Adjaye stepped away from the project in 2023 following sexual assault allegations, which he denies. The inaugural exhibition will highlight works by Tom Lloyd, the first artist shown when the museum opened in 1968.

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The Studio Museum in Harlem officially opens its purpose-built new home on West 125th Street on November 15, 2025, marking the first time the institution has had a building designed specifically for its program. Designed by Adjaye Associates with architect Pascale Sablan, the 82,000-square-foot museum features a double-height street-level window, a 'reverse stoop' entrance, expanded exhibition and public spaces, artist-in-residence studios, and a roof terrace. The facade uses dark-grey precast concrete and bronze-toned glass to reference Harlem's masonry architecture while signaling a refined contemporary presence.

At the Atlanta Art Fair's second edition, the city showed its strengths

The Atlanta Art Fair (AAF) returned for its second edition from September 25-28, 2024, at Pullman Yards in Atlanta's Kirkwood neighborhood. Produced by events firm AMP (a division of a21), the fair featured 75 local, national, and international galleries and arts organizations, along with theater programming. Around 3,500 people attended the VIP preview and opening night. Exhibitors and organizers were more acclimated to the space this year, with a more confident and trusting atmosphere compared to the first edition. The fair highlighted Atlanta's unique cultural identity, emphasizing resourcefulness, community, friendliness, and optimism.

At the Atlanta Art Fair's second edition, the city showed its strengths

The Atlanta Art Fair returned for its second edition from September 25-28, 2024, at Pullman Yards in the Kirkwood neighborhood, produced by events firm AMP. The fair hosted 75 local, national, and international galleries and arts organizations, drawing around 3,500 attendees to its VIP preview and opening night. Exhibitors and organizers were more acclimated to the space than in the debut year, with a more relaxed and confident atmosphere. The fair highlighted Atlanta's unique cultural identity, emphasizing friendliness, community engagement, and a slower, less pretentious pace compared to art fairs in New York or Los Angeles.

Knight Artist-in-Residence Michael Takeo Magruder Showcases Art, Mentors Students

Michael Takeo Magruder, the Knight Fund Distinguished Artist-in-Residence at Knox College, presented a new exhibition titled "re:GeneratedPrairie" at the Borzello Art Gallery in the Ford Center for the Fine Arts from September 16-30, 2025. The show featured digital prints, canvases, 4K videos, and soundscapes inspired by the prairie burn and regrowth at Knox's Green Oaks ecological site. Magruder, who has held over 300 exhibitions in 35 countries, was invited by Knight Distinguished Chair Robert M. Geraci and also mentored students during his residency, helping them with exhibition setup, curation, and offering critiques.

Knight Artist-in-Residence Michael Takeo Magruder Showcases Art, Mentors Students

Michael Takeo Magruder, the Knight Fund Distinguished Artist-in-Residence at Knox College, presented a new exhibition titled "re:GeneratedPrairie" at the Borzello Art Gallery in the Ford Center for the Fine Arts. The show, open from September 16-30, featured digital prints, canvases, 4K videos, and soundscapes inspired by the prairie burn and regrowth at Knox’s Green Oaks. Magruder, an internationally known artist with over 300 exhibitions in 35 countries, was invited to Knox by Knight Distinguished Chair Robert M. Geraci. During his residency, he also mentored students, teaching them exhibition setup, curation, and his artistic process involving AI and technology.

Grunwald Gallery showcases legacy of visiting artist series

The Grunwald Gallery of Art at Indiana University's Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture and Design is hosting “Re:Visit | Celebrating a Decade of McKinney Visiting Artists,” an archival exhibition that highlights 10 years of the McKinney Visiting Artist Series. Founded in 2016 through an endowment by IU alumni Meredith McKinney and Elsa Luise Barthel McKinney, the series brings artists to campus for short residencies, lectures, workshops, and collaborative learning. The exhibition features work by 11 participating artists, including Tetsuya Noda, Yvonne Osei, and Martin Venezky, and runs through Nov. 15.

Experience the wonders of Pippin Frisbie-Calder’s art inspired by LSU Vet Med residency

Pippin Frisbie-Calder, LSU School of Veterinary Medicine's 2025 artist-in-residence, will present a public exhibition and talk on November 10, 2025, at the LSU Vet Med Library. During her August residency, she engaged with clinicians, researchers, and the hospital environment to create original artworks inspired by veterinary science, using printmaking, woodcutting, and large-scale installations that explore climate change, species extinction, and environmental stewardship.

City of West Hollywood Presents Art Exhibition Featuring Works from the Tom of Finland Foundation’s Artist-in-Residence Program

The City of West Hollywood is presenting a free exhibition titled 'FXLK PLAY: Artists-in-Mischief, Devotion, and Mythmaking' at Plummer Park's Long Hall. The show, running from February 19 to March 19, 2026, is a survey of works by over 60 LGBTQ+ artists who have participated in the Tom of Finland Foundation's Artist-in-Residence Program, featuring painting, sculpture, and video.

Historic opening: Studio Museum in Harlem welcomes the public to its new architectural landmark

The Studio Museum in Harlem has opened its long-awaited new building, a seven-story, 82,000-square-foot structure on West 125th Street, designed by Adjaye Associates with Cooper Robertson. A Community Day on November 15th marked the public debut, featuring inaugural exhibitions including a major show on Tom Lloyd, whose work launched the museum's first exhibition in 1968, as well as "From Now: A Collection in Context" and a survey of works by over 100 residency alumni. The building expands exhibition space by over 50% and public areas by nearly 60%, with dedicated education spaces and artist-in-residence studios.

TWiST Art Gallery opens in Naples

TWiST Art Gallery, Art Space & Artist Studios has opened in the Bayshore Arts District of Naples, Florida, as a new non-profit creative hub. The grand opening was funded primarily by two sold-out Embellished Wearable Arts Fashion Shows in 2024 and 2025, which raised over $100,000 for affordable art classes and studios. Additional support came from The Community Foundation, Jan Edwards, and the Gail Danae Kasbi Foundation. The gallery will offer affordable artist studios, a fine art gallery, community workshops, rotating exhibitions, and monthly First Friday Art Walk events. Monique Kutash has been appointed Art Director, and plans include an artist-in-residence program and a Mini Art Gallery Series featuring outdoor micro-galleries hosted by local businesses.

A Year in Harlem: Residency Open Call for 2026–27

The Studio Museum in Harlem has launched an open call for applications to its 2026–27 Artist-in-Residence programme. The year-long residency, running from November 2026 to October 2027, offers a $50,000 stipend, private studio space, curatorial mentorship, and culminates in a public exhibition for a small cohort of selected artists. The programme is specifically geared toward supporting artists of African and Afro-Latinx descent.

Milligan Artist-in-Residence Presents Her Fine Arts Exhibition, “Building a Life”

Kendall Hamelryck, the current artist-in-residence at Milligan University, has debuted her solo exhibition titled “Building a Life” at the Milligan Art Gallery. The showcase features mixed-media installations and sculptures, including the centerpiece “Be Content,” which explores themes of domesticity, faith, and the simplicity of childhood. The works reflect Hamelryck’s personal transition into marriage and family life, utilizing everyday objects like tea sets and stuffed animals to convey spiritual contentment.

Harlem’s Remarkable New Studio Museum Redefines 125th Street

The Studio Museum in Harlem has opened a striking new building on 125th Street, designed by Adjaye Associates. The museum, long a cornerstone of the neighborhood, now boasts expanded gallery spaces, a sculpture garden, and improved facilities for its artist-in-residence program, marking a major physical and symbolic transformation for the institution.

Rachel Mentzer Transforms Discarded Cartons into Dusky Collagraphs

Ohio-based artist Rachel Mentzer creates collagraph prints using discarded cartons as printing plates, carving them with images of birds, trees, and energy infrastructure. Her process involves carving the cardboard, sealing it with polyurethane, inking it, and transferring the image via an etching press, often incorporating chine collé for color. Her work was recently shown at the Manhattan Graphics Center, and she will participate in the Suzanne Wilson Artist-in-Residence Program at Glen Arbor Arts Center this summer.

Exhibition spotlights civic engagement of artists

The Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University has opened a new iteration of its Archive Rooms series, featuring two concurrent exhibitions: "Archive Room: Ester Hernandez" and "Archive Room: Ruth Asawa." The Hernandez exhibition showcases seldom-exhibited artwork, ephemera, writing, and family photographs from the artist's archive, including her iconic print "Sun Mad" (1982) addressing pesticide contamination, alongside materials documenting her community-based practice and activism. The Asawa exhibition highlights her arts advocacy through teaching materials, photographs, and projects from the Alvarado School Arts Workshop, an artist-in-residence program she co-founded in 1968 that operated in 50 San Francisco public schools.

How the Studio Museum in Harlem Reshaped the Art World

The Studio Museum in Harlem, founded in 1968 in a rented loft above a liquor store, will open its first purpose-built 82,000-square-foot building on West 125th Street this fall, following a landmark $300 million capital campaign led by director and chief curator Thelma Golden. Designed by Adjaye Associates with Cooper Robertson, the new facility doubles the exhibition and studio space and includes dedicated areas for performance, education, and public programs. The museum, which has operated without a permanent space since 2018, has been a pioneering platform for artists of African descent, launching the careers of figures like David Hammons, Kerry James Marshall, Glenn Ligon, and Simone Leigh through its groundbreaking exhibitions and artist-in-residence program.

San Francisco’s Trash Company Marks 35 Years of Stunning Art Made of Recycled Garbage With Free Gallery Opening

San Francisco's waste management company Recology is celebrating 35 years of its Artist-in-Residence program with a free retrospective exhibition featuring artworks made from recycled garbage. The show, held at the Minnesota Street Project in collaboration with Recology, includes pieces by 63 artists who have scavenged materials from the company's 47-acre recycling center since 1990. Notable works include Nemo Gould's 'Impala' sculpture, made from scavenged antlers, power tools, and household items. The exhibition runs through August 30, 2025, and a traveling version called 'Reclaimed: The Art of Recology' is touring the country.

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The Studio Museum in Harlem will open its new building on Saturday, November 15, with a Community Day celebration, after being closed since 2018. Designed by Adjaye Associates, the 82,000-square-foot, seven-story structure features 14,000 square feet of exhibition space, expanded studios for its Artist-in-Residence program, and dedicated education areas. The reopening includes four exhibitions, two site-specific commissions, and reinstallations of iconic works, including a survey of Tom Lloyd, the subject of the museum's first exhibition in 1968. The museum has also updated its hours and admission policies, offering free entry on Sundays.

Recology art show brings the dump into the gallery

A Recology art show brings discarded materials from the dump into a gallery setting, featuring works created by artists who have participated in Recology's artist-in-residence program. The exhibition transforms trash into art, highlighting the creative reuse of waste materials.