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article local schedule Apr 22, 2025 visibility 11 link 4 artists, 4 galleries

Kingston’s Art Renaissance Continues: 68 Prince Street Gallery Opens with Francine Tint’s “Symbolic of the Whole”

A new contemporary art gallery, 68 Prince Street Gallery, has opened in Midtown Kingston, New York, in a former dry cleaners space transformed over six years by artists Paula and David Kucera. The inaugural exhibition, “Symbolic of the Whole,” features paintings and sculptures by New York artist Francine Tint, a former costume designer for David Bowie and Ridley Scott who turned to abstraction in the 1970s. Curated by Alan Goolman, the show highlights Tint’s rarely seen bronze sculptures alongside her canvases, while a front room dedicated to artist books and prints is overseen by book artist Maureen Cummins.

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article local schedule Jan 26, 2026 visibility 20 link 16 artists, 4 galleries

San Juan’s Artists Are Shaping Puerto Rico’s Cultural Future One Space at a Time

Larissa De Jesús Negrón and other Puerto Rican artists are driving a cultural renaissance in San Juan, with grassroots galleries, collectives, and adaptive institutions redefining how art is produced and shared. This surge follows Hurricane Maria and the pandemic, bolstered by global attention from figures like Bad Bunny and exhibitions such as the 2023 Whitney show "no existe un mundo poshuracán." Art dealer Walter Otero notes that the scene has strengthened through local residencies, fellowships, and Puerto Rican curators in U.S. institutions, while spaces like EMBAJADA, founded by Christopher Rivera and Manuela Paz, reject the white-cube model to engage broader local audiences.

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article local schedule Apr 23, 2025 visibility 14 link 6 artists, 1 gallery

Blanc gallery celebrates 15 years in Chicago's historic centre of Black enterprise

Blanc gallery in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood celebrates its 15th anniversary with the exhibition 'In Retrospect' (1-29 March), featuring works from its earliest years alongside new pieces. Founded by chef Cliff Rome and real estate developer Eileen Rhodes, the gallery opened on a historic block of Black enterprise, initially showcasing artists like Olalekan Jeyifous and Amanda Williams. Over the years, it has exhibited influential Black artists, architects, and designers including Norman Teague and Faheem Majeed, while also serving as a community hub with outdoor film screenings, music, and partnerships with institutions like the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago (MCA) and Expo Chicago.

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museum exhibitions schedule Aug 1, 2025 visibility 15 link 17 artists, 8 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 Feb 2, 2026 visibility 12 link 3 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 9 link 1 artist

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 May 13, 2026 visibility 10 link 1 artist, 2 galleries

Art Hive Celebrates Third Anniversary

The Art Hive in Prescott, Arizona, is celebrating its third anniversary with a disco-themed party on Friday, May 22, from 5:00 pm to midnight. Founded in 2023 by artist Cloud Oakes, the venue houses 36 artist studios and a fine arts gallery, and the event will feature the Tenant Spring Exhibition, open studios, art booths, live music, a no-host bar, and a '70s Disco DJ bash, with a people's choice award for best costume and best in show.

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article local schedule Oct 13, 2025 visibility 16 link 2 artists, 1 gallery

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 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 May 17, 2026 visibility 10 link 3 artists, 1 gallery

Raven’s Heart Gallery Summer Show Brings Live Art and Community to Kanab

Raven’s Heart Gallery in Kanab, Utah, will host its Summer Show on June 13, 2026, from 1–4 PM at 57 W. Center St. The free, interactive event features live art-making demonstrations by a roster of Southern Utah artists, including Gail Alger (acrylic animal painting), Angela Woods (oil painting), Rebekka Anderson (color reduction linocut printmaking), Ken Ragsdale (basket illusion technique on wood), David Lane (astrophotography), James Mosdell (lapidary work with Grand Canyon Opal), Ellie Mae Clough (mixed media on encaustic wax), and Gary Kalpakoff (wild mustang photography and metal sculpture). The signature artwork is Gail Alger's 'Raven in Flowers,' and large-scale oil paintings from Cyrus Mejía's 'The Vicktory Dog' and 'Mill Dogs Revenge' collections will also be on view. The gallery, home to more than 30 regional artists, will transform into a working studio with easels, paints, cameras, lapidary equipment, and printmaking presses.

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article local schedule May 6, 2026 visibility 12 link 1 artist, 1 gallery

Artistic aura: Bringing masterpieces to the forefront at The Little Green Store & Gallery

The Little Green Store & Gallery in Huntsville, Alabama, is hosting an Artist Open House on Thursday, May 7, from 5 PM to 8 PM, featuring a showcase titled “Hidden Treasures Around Us” that highlights the artwork of local artist Ann Caudle. Gallery owners and artists Anna and Kyle Husband discussed the event and the backstory of their business during a studio visit.

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article local schedule Feb 25, 2026 visibility 7 link 1 artist, 1 gallery

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 May 21, 2026 visibility 3 link 2 artists

The art of Brad Chapman Bleau

Artist Brad Chapman Bleau has been featured in a series of images showcasing his mixed-media works, including paintings like "Skäl!" and "Big Mac," which incorporate acrylic paint and found objects on wood. His pieces have appeared in the Danforth Annual Juried Exhibition Show at the Danforth Art Museum in Framingham, and he maintains a studio space called The Bleau Pig at the newly opened Almanac Market in Paxton. An upcoming group exhibition titled "CATS" featuring his work "The Duality of CAT" is set to open May 28 at Worcester State University’s Mary Cosgrove Dolphin Gallery.

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article local schedule May 13, 2025 visibility 12 link 1 gallery

A gem, but not hidden: What to know about The River Studio Gallery in Norwich

The River Studio Gallery in Norwich, Connecticut, is a local art space located in Norwichtown along the Yantic River, offering visitors the chance to view unique artwork. The article, published by the Norwich Bulletin on May 13, 2025, highlights the gallery as a hidden gem that challenges perceptions of Norwich as an art destination.

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article local schedule Apr 30, 2026 visibility 12 link 1 gallery

Terry Curtain Named ZAAP Gallery Artist of the Month - WHIZ - Fox 5 / Marquee Broadcasting

Terry Curtin has been named the Artist of the Month for May at the ZAAP Gallery in Zanesville, Ohio. His exhibition, featuring charcoal, digital, and painted works, will debut during the First Friday Artwalk, with the gallery open from 5 to 8 PM. Curtin describes his style as ranging from realistic to abstract, and notes that the digital pieces are his newest works.

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article local schedule Apr 8, 2026 visibility 14

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 Dec 15, 2025 visibility 8

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 Jul 30, 2025 visibility 9

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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