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August 13, 2026August 13, 2026ART NEWS, ART PROJECTS

Abbey Mural Prize 2026 Awards $125,000 to Six Public Art Projects

Table of Universal Brotherhood by José Clemente Orozco, Abbey Mural Prize 2026 project

Six public art projects have been recognized by the Abbey Mural Prize 2026, with $125,000 awarded to help artists create impactful new work in public spaces.

March 6, 2026March 6, 2026ART & DESIGN, ART REVIEW

Amy Sherald: American Sublime —The Quiet Power of the Grayscale Gaze

Oil painting titled "A Midsummer Afternoon Dream" (2021) by Amy Sherald. A Black woman with grayscale skin leans against a bicycle. She wears a vibrant blue dress, a straw hat, and white sneakers. The bicycle's basket is filled with colorful flowers, set against a white fence with cascading sunflowers. Part of the Amy Sherald: American Sublime collection.

From the Obama portrait to new triptychs, Amy Sherald: American Sublime offers a structural assessment of an artist refusing the spectacle of trauma.

January 19, 2026January 19, 2026ART NEWS

Rocky Statue Philadelphia Relocation Costs $250K, But Residents Question Its Value

We all love Rocky Rocky statue Philadelphia Museum of Art's top stairs.

Philadelphia Relocates Rocky Statue Philadelphia to Museum Stairs Top Amid Public Debate

January 16, 2026January 16, 2026ART NEWS

Rijksmuseum Sculpture Garden to Open in Amsterdam

• Rijksmuseum sculpture garden site near Boerenwetering canal in Amsterdam

A new Rijksmuseum sculpture garden will bring modern sculpture by Louise Bourgeois, Alexander Calder, Alberto Giacometti, Jean Arp, Henry Moore, and Roni Horn to a public park near the museum.

July 1, 2025July 1, 2025ART REVIEW

The Museum of Flight MiG-21 Project: A Cold War Jet Reborn as a Beacon of Peace

Installation of a MiG-21 warplane decorated with beads in the Museum of Flight MiG-21 Project.

Discover the Museum of Flight MiG-21 Project, where a Cold War jet becomes a powerful symbol of peace through African beadwork and art.

December 21, 2024December 21, 2024ART NEWS

Kate Burgin is Walters Art Museum Executive Director and CEO

Portrait of Kate Burgin, The Walters Art Museum's new Executive Director and CEO

The Walters Art Museum announces Kate Burgin as Executive Director. She brings with her strategic leadership and vision to enhance the museum’s cultural impact.

October 21, 2024October 21, 2024ART BUSINESS, ART NEWS

BOPA Contract Termination Impact: What It Means for Baltimore’s Arts Scene

A crowd of art lovers at the Baltimore Artscape. What happens to this art event after A contract termination?

The BOPA contract termination could redefine Baltimore’s arts scene. Get insights into its impact on the city’s festivals, cultural identity, and future programs

May 23, 2024May 24, 2024ART & DESIGN

4 Ways Public Art Benefits the Community

A modern park filled with green spaces, palm trees, and abstract public art installations scattered throughout the area.

Uncover the ways public art benefits the community, enriching lives through cultural expression, community engagement, and revitalizing urban landscapes.