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article local schedule Oct 13, 2025 visibility 3 link 2 artists, 3 galleries

This Long Beach Art Gallery Survived a Drunk Driver. But The Next Threat Could Mean Its End.

A drunk driver crashed into Open Gallery in Long Beach on February 24, 2024, destroying the space and forcing a year of renovations, financial strain, and displacement. Owners Liz Garibaldi and Artos Saucedo, who founded the gallery in 2019 as a live-work space for screen printers, have since reopened their gift shop and resumed programming, including the current photography exhibition "Physical Memory" curated by Matthew “NORDY” Nordman. However, the building owner now wants to sell, threatening the gallery's survival.

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article local schedule Oct 13, 2025 visibility 4 link 1 artist, 4 galleries

This Long Beach Art Gallery Survived a Drunk Driver. But The Next Threat Could Mean Its End.

A drunk driver crashed into Open Gallery in Long Beach on February 24, 2024, destroying the space and nearly killing a family. Owners Liz Garibaldi and Artos Saucedo spent a year renovating and recovering, reopening the gift shop in April 2025 and rescheduling programming. However, the building owner now plans to sell, threatening the gallery's future. The space, founded in 2019 as a live-work screen printing hub, has grown into a multi-unit gallery supporting musicians and visual artists. Its current exhibition, "Physical Memory," curated by Matthew “NORDY” Nordman, is the gallery's first photography show.

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article local schedule Oct 13, 2025 visibility 5 link 2 artists, 3 galleries

This Long Beach Art Gallery Survived a Drunk Driver. But The Next Threat Could Mean Its End.

A drunk driver crashed into Open Gallery in Long Beach on February 24, 2024, destroying the space and nearly killing a family. Owners Liz Garibaldi and Artos Saucedo spent a year on renovations and financial recovery, reopening the gift shop in April 2025 and rescheduling programming. Now, the building owner wants to sell, threatening the gallery's future. The couple, who self-fund the space through screen printing, art consultation, and an online store, are searching for solutions but running low on resources.

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article local schedule Feb 2, 2026 visibility 4 link 4 artists

Gallery 50 hosts opening reception for new art exhibition on February 6

Gallery 50 in downtown Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, will host an opening reception for its new exhibition “Faces and Places” on Friday, February 6, 2026, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The event features free refreshments and live music from Reckless Mo & the Backseat Drivers. Ten local artists—Joan Carroll, Jonathan Frazier, Paul Gallo, Katrina Hoopes, Eric Hyne, Penny Knobel-Besa, Melissa Libertini, Laurie McKelvie, Paula Saneaux, and Steve Wetzel—contribute works in oil, colored pencil, acrylic, pastel, and photography, depicting people, animals, and landscapes. The gallery, operated by the Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro, also offers fine art and crafts such as pottery, wood carvings, jewelry, and stained glass. The exhibition runs through April 18, 2026, and will be available for online purchase.

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article local schedule Oct 15, 2025 visibility 2 link 2 artists

Step into House of Horrors spooky art exhibition for Halloween

Artists Clubhouse is hosting a Halloween-themed art exhibition called House of Horrors at The Artery Studios in Worcester from October 25 to November 1. The free event features creepy, autumnal, and 'downright horrible' works by local artists, along with themed workshops, a Spooky Shop supporting independent makers, and a hidden-tag treasure hunt for sweet treats.

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article local schedule Feb 25, 2026 visibility 3 link 2 artists

Pop-up art exhibition set to celebrate diversity and cultural heritage in Salford

The Anadu Art Gallery is launching a pop-up exhibition titled 'Roots: Celebrating Heritage' at The Empty Space in Salford's MediaCity. The one-day event on February 28 features a blend of local and international artists, aiming to showcase diverse cultural traditions and personal histories through visual art.

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article local schedule Dec 15, 2025 visibility 3 link 1 artist

Screen Door Room hosts art exhibition featuring 10 local artists

Screen Door Room, a venue in Rome, Georgia, is hosting a new art exhibition that features works by 10 local artists. The show brings together a diverse range of styles and mediums from artists based in the surrounding community, offering a snapshot of the region's creative talent.

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article local schedule Apr 8, 2026 visibility 5

Tucumcari art gallery giving artist a place to show work

A local art gallery in Tucumcari, New Mexico, has dedicated its space to showcasing the work of a regional artist. The initiative focuses on providing a professional platform for local talent to reach the community and visitors alike, emphasizing the gallery's commitment to the area's creative growth.

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article local schedule Aug 2, 2025 visibility 1 link 2 artists, 2 galleries

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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museum exhibitions schedule Aug 1, 2025 visibility 1 link 15 artists, 6 galleries

5 Standout Shows to See at Small Galleries This August

Maxwell Rabb's article highlights five standout exhibitions at small galleries for August 2025. Featured shows include "Timeless Remnants" at Grège Gallery in Belgium, featuring artists Conrad Willems, Laura Pasquino, and Chidy Wayne exploring memory through materials; "Tropico Pasado" at Galleria Doris Ghetta in Italy, a solo show by London-based artist Lucía Pizzani inspired by the Dolomites and Venezuelan landscapes; and "rwa bhineda" at SUN.CONTEMPORARY in Bali, Indonesia. Other exhibitions are noted but not detailed in the provided text.

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article local schedule Jul 30, 2025 visibility 1 link 1 artist, 1 gallery

Artist co-op in Olde Town Arvada in need of new space to continue showcasing local artwork

Burd's Nest Art Gallery, an artist co-op in Olde Town Arvada, Colorado, opened in February 2024 with about 35 local artists showcasing ceramics, fused glass, jewelry, and other artwork. Owner Judi Mitchell realized a lifelong dream by creating the co-op, but the building will soon become a restaurant, forcing the gallery to find a new affordable space or temporarily close. Mitchell has been unable to find a suitable replacement location and may have only a month or two left in the current space.

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