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museum exhibitions schedule Dec 12, 2025 visibility 15 link 8 artists, 1 gallery

Date announced to celebrate landmark reopening of Newcastle Art Gallery

Newcastle Art Gallery will celebrate its landmark reopening on February 27, 2026, with a street party and temporary sculpture park on Laman Street, followed by a three-day opening weekend. The event launches the major exhibition "Iconic Loved Unexpected" on February 28. The expansion, the largest capital works project in City of Newcastle's history, adds 1,600 square meters of exhibition space and 13 galleries, making it the largest public art institution in New South Wales outside Sydney. The project was funded through 16 years of fundraising and perseverance.

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museum exhibitions schedule Mar 12, 2026 visibility 23 link 15 artists, 2 galleries

Your Australian art guide for March 2026 is here

The Australian art scene is hosting a diverse array of exhibitions throughout March 2026, headlined by the landmark 25th Biennale of Sydney titled 'Rememory.' Major institutional highlights include the newly reopened Newcastle Art Gallery showcasing its national collection, a significant Ron Mueck survey at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, and a major Rosalie Gascoigne exhibition at Bundanon. Commercial galleries are also debuting new works, ranging from Patricia Piccinini’s stem-cell-inspired installation at Passage Gallery to Christopher Zanko’s architectural studies at N.Smith Gallery.

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museum exhibitions schedule Mar 7, 2026 visibility 21 link 13 artists

Five must-see works from Newcastle Art Gallery's $145 million collection

Newcastle Art Gallery has officially reopened following a four-year, $48 million expansion that more than doubles its exhibition space. The upgraded facility now features 13 galleries, allowing the institution to maintain a permanent display of its $145 million collection for the first time in its history. The reopening was marked by a massive community response, with 28,000 visitors attending the inaugural weekend festivities and the debut exhibition, "Iconic Loved Unexpected."

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museum exhibitions schedule Mar 2, 2026 visibility 14 link 6 artists

The largest regional gallery in NSW has opened just two hours from Sydney

Newcastle Art Gallery has officially reopened following a major $145 million site-wide transformation, doubling its footprint to become the largest public art gallery in New South Wales outside of Sydney. Designed by Clare Design in collaboration with Smith and Tzannes and Arup, the expansion adds 1,600 square metres of exhibition space, a new learning studio, and upgraded facilities to house a collection of over 7,000 works. The inaugural exhibition, "Iconic, Loved, Unexpected," features nearly 500 pieces ranging from colonial-era paintings to contemporary commissions by artists like Megan Cope and Shellie Smith.

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museum exhibitions schedule Feb 7, 2026 visibility 12 link 5 artists

February e-bulletin

Bowdoin College Museum of Art (BCMA) announces the reopening of its upper-level galleries (Assyrian, Shaw-Ruddock, Walker, and Markell) on February 3, 2026, following floor refinishing and reinstallation projects, with additional galleries (Bowdoin, Boyd, Rotunda) set to reopen in March. Three new exhibitions are now on view in the lower-level galleries: "Josefina Auslender: Drawing Myself Free," "Hung Liu: Happy and Gay," and "From Guild to Genius: Inventing 'The Artist' in Western Culture." The museum also highlights the acquisition of Anna Boberg's painting "The Blue Roof [Det blå taket]," a loan of an Edmonia Lewis sculpture to the Peabody Essex Museum for the exhibition "Edmonia Lewis: Said in Stone" opening February 14, 2026, and an upcoming artist talk with Samira Abbassy.

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museum exhibitions schedule Feb 26, 2026 visibility 11 link 4 artists, 1 gallery

Landmark moment as city celebrates reopening of Newcastle Art Gallery

The Newcastle Art Gallery has officially reopened following a transformative expansion project that has been more than 16 years in the making. NSW Governor Margaret Beazley led the ceremonial ribbon-cutting for the facility, which now stands as the largest public gallery in New South Wales outside of Sydney. The reopening is being celebrated with a three-day community festival and the launch of 'Iconic Loved Unexpected,' a major exhibition featuring nearly 500 works from the gallery’s $145 million permanent collection.

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museum exhibitions schedule Feb 10, 2026 visibility 10 link 7 artists

Newcastle Art Gallery set to make its mark with opening weekend celebrations

Newcastle Art Gallery is launching its opening weekend celebrations with a street party, live music, and interactive art experiences. A unique highlight offers three attendees the chance to win a bespoke tattoo inspired by the Gallery's collection, to be inked by a local artist during the festivities.

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article local schedule Nov 8, 2025 visibility 10 link 6 artists

After being closed for years this gallery is opening its doors again

Toi Tauranga Art Gallery in Tauranga, New Zealand, will reopen to the public on November 15, 2025, after a three-year closure (2022–2025) for seismic upgrades and refurbishment. The gallery, originally opened in 2007, has been renovated to connect with the new council-led cultural precinct Te Manawataki o Te Papa, which includes a library, museum, performing arts centre, and council chambers. The reopening programme, titled "Rawe," features local and international artists including Kereama Taepa, Pusi Urale, and esteemed senior Māori painter Darcy Nicholas, who is exhibiting in Tauranga for the first time.

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museum exhibitions schedule Jul 24, 2025 visibility 11 link 2 artists

Exhibition Tour—Arts of Oceania | Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

Maia Nuku, Evelyn A. J. Hall and John A. Friede Curator for Oceanic Art, along with Max Hollein, Marina Kellen French Director and CEO of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and special guests Michael Mel and Arapata Hakiwai, lead an exhibition tour celebrating the renovation and reopening of the Arts of Oceania galleries in the Michael C. Rockefeller Wing. The tour highlights exceptional works from Oceania, including carved bisj poles from the Asmat region, towering slit drums from Vanuatu, and contemporary pieces by Aboriginal artist Noŋgirrŋa Marawili, as well as insights from artists from Mariwai village, Papua New Guinea, on the reconfiguration of panels from the Kwoma ceremonial ceiling.

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museum exhibitions schedule Nov 14, 2025 visibility 9 link 8 artists, 1 gallery

Toi Tauranga Art Gallery reopens with new vision

Toi Tauranga Art Gallery in New Zealand reopens on November 15, 2025, after a two-year closure and transformation. The revamped space features a new entrance at Masonic Park, a Mauri Stones installation, a gallery store highlighting regional artists, a creativity centre, improved accessibility, and a café. The reopening exhibitions include 'Whakairo' by Kereama Taepa, 'Old Friends' curated by Dr Penelope Jackson, 'Glimmer' in the new Meldrum Gallery, and works by Pusi Urale, Vaimaila Urale, and Darcy Nicholas, among others.

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article local schedule Jun 12, 2025 visibility 12 link 2 artists, 1 gallery

Art for All: Camas galleries showcase art show openings, artist talks, fundraisers in June

Downtown Camas, Washington, galleries hosted multiple art show openings and receptions during the Downtown Camas Association's First Friday event in June 2025. Highlights include Gallery 408's one-year anniversary fundraiser for Cascade AIDS Project, featuring donated works by artists including Chuck Bloom, Joanne Cavallaro, Kim Nickens, and Michelle Purvis; the Attic Gallery's reopening with a show by Pacific Northwest artist Michael Ferguson; and the Second Story Gallery's 'Storyteller Quilters' exhibition of narrative art quilts by artists such as Gerrie Thompson, CarolAnne Olson, and Judith Phelps. The RedDoor Gallery also featured paintings by Oleg Ulitskiy.

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museum exhibitions schedule Oct 28, 2025 visibility 10 link 2 artists

Southampton City Art Gallery is getting ready to reopen in March 2026

Southampton City Art Gallery will reopen on Saturday, March 7, 2026, following a successful refurbishment program. The reopening exhibition, 'Levitate Me: Desire, Ecstasy and The Sublime,' is a major solo show by acclaimed British artist Emma Richardson, featuring new oil paintings that explore desire, euphoria, and the natural world through a female lens. Richardson, who was born in Southampton and lived there for much of her life, has also selected works from the city's collection to display alongside her own. Other reopening displays include highlights from the internationally renowned collection (with public input on artwork selection), recently acquired works shown for the first time, rarely seen works on paper digitized during the closure, and photographs of the refurbishment by architectural photographer Joe Low. The project was supported by a £2.23 million grant from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport's Museum Estate and Development Fund (MEND), administered by Arts Council England.

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article local schedule May 1, 2025 visibility 6

Opening date announced for major Birmingham attraction

Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery will reopen its history galleries to the public on Friday, May 2, 2025, after a five-year closure that began during the pandemic. The 850-square-meter refurbished exhibition chronicles Birmingham's history from medieval times to the present day, featuring unique objects and installations. The phased reopening of the museum began in October 2024, and the history galleries were developed with support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

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article local schedule Jun 13, 2025 visibility 9 link 1 gallery

Venkatappa Art Gallery reopens in Bengaluru after renovation

The Venkatappa Art Gallery in Bengaluru has reopened after months of renovation, coinciding with its Golden Jubilee year. The refurbished space now features dedicated sections for artists K Venkatappa and KK Hebbar, five mini galleries for rotating exhibitions, a curated bookstore, a state-of-the-art restoration room, a sculpture park, and improved accessibility with ramps and elevators. The gallery displays 436 objects by Venkatappa, 68 works by Hebbar, and 26 sculptures by Rajaram. The renovation, led by Brigade Foundation at a cost of Rs 10 crore, began in March 2024.

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article local schedule Oct 26, 2025 visibility 6

‘Back at it again’: Wichita couple re-opens art gallery after hiatus

After a decade-long hiatus, Wichita State alumni and spouses John and Connie Ernatt reopened their art gallery, The Diver Studio, at 424 S Commerce St. in Wichita with a new exhibition on October 24, 2025. The opening drew a large crowd of family, friends, and local art lovers, featuring individual and collaborative works priced from $500 to $12,500, including a piece titled “Cold Sand” with price available upon request. The couple had closed the gallery during the COVID-19 pandemic to renovate the space, and this show marked their first public display in 10 years.

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article local schedule Sep 25, 2025 visibility 6

Marquee reopens, renews hope in Asheville's River Arts District one year after Helene

Marquee, a gallery in Asheville's River Arts District, has reopened nearly one year after Tropical Storm Helene devastated the area. The storm caused the French Broad River to flood local businesses, leaving extensive damage and emotional toll. The gallery's return marks a significant milestone in the district's ongoing recovery and rebuilding efforts.

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