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article local schedule Apr 16, 2026 visibility 6 link 1 artist, 2 galleries

Frame of Reference

Memphis is undergoing a significant transformation of its cultural landscape as the city's major art institutions evolve to meet modern community needs. The Memphis Brooks Museum of Art is preparing for a landmark move to a new riverfront location where it will be renamed the Memphis Art Museum, offering 50 percent more gallery space. This expansion follows decades of growth for the city's "big three" institutions—the Brooks, the Dixon Gallery & Gardens, and the Metal Museum—which have anchored the local scene since the mid-1970s.

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museum exhibitions schedule Mar 26, 2026 visibility 4 link 1 artist

Must-See Museum Exhibits in New Orleans This April

New Orleans is highlighting its vibrant visual arts scene this April with two major museum exhibitions that offer deep dives into Southern identity and local art history. The Ogden Museum of Southern Art has launched "I Am the Face," a comprehensive survey of Southern photography and portraiture from the early 20th century to today. Meanwhile, the New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) is preparing to open a significant retrospective of Louisiana native Robert Gordy, marking the first major presentation of his multidisciplinary work at the institution in over forty years.

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museum exhibitions schedule Mar 26, 2026 visibility 5 link 1 artist

Must-See Museum Exhibits in New Orleans This April

New Orleans is highlighting its vibrant visual arts scene this April with two major museum exhibitions that offer deep dives into Southern identity and local art history. The Ogden Museum of Southern Art has launched "I Am the Face," an exploration of Southern photographic portraiture from the early 20th century to today, while the New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) is preparing to open a comprehensive retrospective of Louisiana native Robert Gordy, marking the first major presentation of his work at the institution in over forty years.

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article news schedule Apr 1, 2026 visibility 7 link 2 galleries

Calls for Artists: April 2026

Multiple open calls for artists and grants have been announced for April 2026 deadlines. The 2027 Creative Capital Open Call offers unrestricted project grants up to $50,000 for artists across all 50 states, while also selecting recipients for the new State of the Art Prize, which grants $10,000 to one artist from each state and territory. Delfina Foundation, in partnership with the Jorge M. Pérez Collection, is offering four fully funded residencies for Latin American and Caribbean artists, with two spots available in this round. The Ogden Museum of Southern Art is accepting submissions for its Louisiana Contemporary 2026 statewide juried exhibition, and the Handweaver’s Guild of America has issued calls for entries for its Convergence 2026 fiber art exhibitions.

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article local schedule Apr 7, 2026 visibility 3

ArtFields Festival transforms Lake City, SC with art

The annual ArtFields Festival has launched in Lake City, South Carolina, turning the small agricultural town into a massive open-air gallery. The event features hundreds of artworks displayed across local businesses, warehouses, and professional galleries, drawing thousands of visitors to a community once known primarily as a hub for green bean auctions.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 15, 2026 visibility 1 link 1 artist, 2 galleries

Space One Eleven presents art exhibitions by El Paso artist José Villalobos and local artist Jason Tanner Young

Space One Eleven Art Center in Birmingham is launching two concurrent solo exhibitions: "Navegando la Masculinidad de la Frontera / Navigating the Border’s Masculinity" by El Paso-based artist José Villalobos and "see saw sawn" by local sculptor Jason Tanner Young. Villalobos’s work utilizes sculpture and performance to deconstruct machismo and queer identity within Norteño culture, while Young, an Associate Professor at the University of Montevallo, presents a body of work rooted in his extensive background in wood and expanded sculpture practices.

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museum exhibitions schedule Mar 26, 2026 visibility 1 link 5 artists

Must-See Museum Exhibits in New Orleans This April

New Orleans is set to host several major museum exhibitions this April, highlighting the city's deep artistic roots alongside its famous festival season. Key highlights include "I Am the Face" at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art, which explores the evolution of Southern photographic portraiture from the early 20th century to today, and a significant retrospective of Louisiana native Robert Gordy at the New Orleans Museum of Art.

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