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article local schedule May 20, 2026 visibility 5 link 5 artists, 3 galleries

No ‘I can do that’ here: William Baczek Fine Arts gallery celebrates 30 years in Northampton

William Baczek Fine Arts in Northampton, Massachusetts, is celebrating its 30th anniversary with an exhibition running through June 6, featuring 25 artists who have collaborated with the gallery over the years. Owner William Baczek, who started his career as a bartender after studying clay sculpture and photography, opened the gallery in 1996 and moved to its current location at 36 Main Street in 2003. The show highlights longtime collaborators and newcomers, reflecting Baczek's deep personal connections with clients and artists.

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article local schedule May 17, 2026 visibility 9 link 2 artists, 3 galleries

No Regrets: Artists Decide To Sell Buffalo’s Legendary Hitching Post Gallery

Father-and-son artists William and Hugh Jennings have closed the Hitching Post Gallery in Buffalo, Wyoming, after 30 years of operation. The gallery, which opened in November 1993 on Main Street, was a longstanding fixture in the community, showcasing works from many area artists alongside gifts, books, and tobacco products. William stepped away about seven years ago, and Hugh recently decided to retire, locking the doors for the last time at the beginning of May. Hugh expressed no regrets, saying he wanted to focus more on his own art.

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article local schedule May 11, 2026 source 2 sources visibility 15 link 2 artists

Art gallery to open in downtown Toledo

Local artist Chris "Chilly" Rodriguez announced the grand opening of Mind and Soul Gallery, set to take place on Saturday, May 16 in the Gardner Building on Madison Avenue in downtown Toledo. The gallery will feature the work of Rodriguez and other local artists, aiming to bring a new creative space to the city's downtown area.

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article local schedule May 5, 2026 source 5 sources visibility 18 link 1 gallery

Goss Opera House unveils open, accessible Art Alley gallery

The Goss Opera House in Watertown has launched Art Alley, a new gallery space located in the hallway between the Goss and Mavericks. The grand opening took place on May 2 in partnership with the Downtown Collective's “ART of Downtown” event. The inaugural exhibit features local photographer Patrick “PJ” Anderson and his #JunkOnPavement series, titled “Taking Out the Trash: #JunkOnPavement,” which captures overlooked objects found in everyday spaces. The gallery will host rotating artwork by local and regional artists, with QR codes linking visitors directly to artists' online profiles.

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article local schedule Apr 30, 2026 visibility 13 link 1 gallery

dk Gallery to debut new floral art exhibit Friday

Marietta's dk Gallery will debut a new floral-themed exhibit titled "This Is Us: Bloom" on Friday, April 30, 2026. The opening reception runs from 6 to 8 p.m., featuring floral-inspired contemporary fine art from over a dozen artists. Members of the Marietta Educational Garden Center will create corresponding floral arrangements, which will be auctioned to raise funds for the center. The exhibit will be on display through May 20.

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article local schedule May 22, 2026 source 2 sources visibility 2 link 2 galleries

Wilmington's second-oldest art gallery will close its doors

Wilmington's second-oldest art gallery is closing its doors, as reported by the Wilmington Star-News. The gallery, which has operated for decades, will cease operations, marking the end of a significant local art institution.

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article local schedule May 7, 2026 visibility 12 link 1 gallery

New art gallery opening in Pokesdown in tandem with Dorset Art Weeks

A new art gallery, Pokesdown Gallery, is opening on Christchurch Road in Pokesdown, Dorset, coinciding with the annual Dorset Art Weeks event starting May 23. The gallery joins a growing arts scene in Boscombe, which includes venues like BEAF, AUGER, Rhythm Store, TOSH, and Factory Studios. Its inaugural exhibition features works by two local artists: printmaker Sarah Humby, who teaches and sketches around Hengistbury Head, and glass sculptor Fabian Rose, who creates pieces using lost wax methods from his Southbourne workshop. The gallery will be open weekends during exhibitions.

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article local schedule May 2, 2026 source 2 sources visibility 15

Art gallery inspired by 'phenomenal' local talent

Three women—Tarot Crick, Penny Bowley, and Rhiannon Griffiths—opened a new art gallery called Jackdaw in Oundle, Northamptonshire, in March 2025. The gallery exclusively sells artwork created by artists based within 50 miles of the shop, aiming to showcase local talent that the owners describe as 'phenomenal' but underrecognized. They have built extensive connections with local artists and collaborate with Northants & Rutland Open Studios to provide a year-round platform for creatives.

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