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museum exhibitions schedule May 21, 2026

7 D.C. art exhibits to catch this summer before they close

The article highlights seven art exhibitions in Washington, D.C. that are closing at the end of summer 2025, urging visitors to see them before they end. Featured shows include a retrospective of African American artist Alma Thomas at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, a survey of contemporary Indigenous art at the National Museum of the American Indian, and a solo presentation of Yayoi Kusama's infinity rooms at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Other notable exhibits include a photography collection by Gordon Parks at the National Gallery of Art and a showcase of modern Latin American art at the Museum of the Americas.

article local schedule May 18, 2026

SouthSide Works lands pop-up gallery focused on manufacturing and art

A new pop-up gallery focused on the intersection of manufacturing and art will open at SouthSide Works on May 21 and operate throughout the summer. The space complements an existing gallery in the Hill District, aiming to bridge industrial heritage with contemporary artistic expression.

article local schedule May 6, 2026

$100M Brandywine Conservancy expansion aims to ‘completely reimagine’ visitor experience

The Brandywine Conservancy in Chadds Ford, Delaware County, has announced a $100 million expansion plan aimed at transforming the visitor experience. The project will increase exhibition capacity by 80% and open 10 miles of new trails on the campus, significantly expanding the institution's footprint and public offerings.

article local schedule May 1, 2026

Newbury St. art gallery opens in Coolidge Corner. Take a peek inside.

A new art gallery has opened in Coolidge Corner, bringing a Newbury Street-style art experience to the Brookline neighborhood. The gallery offers a curated selection of contemporary works and aims to attract both local art enthusiasts and collectors seeking an alternative to Boston's traditional gallery district.

museum exhibitions schedule Apr 24, 2026

Elizabeth Hawes exhibition shows how forgotten designer influenced radical fashion

The Cincinnati Art Museum will host "Elizabeth Hawes: Radical American Fashion," the first major museum exhibition dedicated to the early 20th-century designer, running from April 24 to August 2. Curated by Cynthia Amnéus, the show features over 50 garments from the 1920s through the 1960s, drawn largely from the museum's collection of 23 Hawes pieces—the second-largest after the Met's Costume Institute. Hawes, a Vassar graduate who worked as a Paris copyist before becoming disillusioned with the fashion industry, advocated for comfort, personal identity, and gender-fluid clothing, and wrote nine books critiquing fashion's commercial cycle.

museum exhibitions schedule Feb 5, 2026

Luxe art gallery sets opening date for River Oaks District location, first in Texas

A luxury art gallery, Galerie Philia, has announced its first Texas location will open in Houston's River Oaks District on May 10. The gallery, known for its focus on collectible design and contemporary art, will feature a rotating selection of about 40 pieces every three weeks and host three to four special exhibitions annually.

article local schedule Feb 5, 2026

Art gallery, music venue are first phase of Old Town creative hub

The Creative Homies, a local arts collective, have opened the first phase of businesses in a building they purchased in Old Town in 2021. This initial phase includes a new art gallery and a music venue, marking the beginning of their planned creative hub.

article local schedule Dec 17, 2025

Raleigh couple envisions art cafe, event space downtown

A Raleigh couple, who have been fostering the local artist community from their backyard, are now opening a brick-and-mortar art cafe and event space downtown. The article previews their transition from a grassroots operation to a permanent venue, though full details are behind a paywall.

article local schedule Nov 18, 2025

Master plumber plans to open art gallery in Louisville but faces zoning roadblock

A master plumber in Louisville is planning to open an art gallery but has encountered a zoning roadblock that is preventing the project from moving forward. The article details the individual's background as a skilled tradesperson and their ambition to transition into the art world by establishing a commercial gallery space in the city.

article local schedule Nov 11, 2025

NYC collectors open fine art gallery inside Cummins Station

New York City-based art collectors have opened a fine art gallery inside Cummins Station, a historic building in Nashville, Tennessee. The gallery aims to bring contemporary and modern works to the local art scene, featuring a curated selection of pieces from both emerging and established artists.

article local schedule Sep 4, 2025

Premier art gallery, consulting firm debuts in Wedegwood-Houston

A premier art gallery and consulting firm is opening in the Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood, with a stated mission to keep art at the forefront of the city. The full details of the gallery's identity, leadership, and programming are behind a paywall, but the announcement signals a new cultural venture in the area.

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