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Thu, Sep 24, 2026 • 12:00 PM—2:00 PM · Utica, NY

Ben Garlington – Sculptures / Mixed Media Opening Reception: Friday, September 4 from 5 – 7pm Artist Talk: Saturday, September 26 at 1 pm Gallery Hours:…

Creative Aging: Studio Series (Ages 55+)

Thu, Sep 24, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:30 PM · Des Moines, IA

Creative Aging is a program designed for adults age 55+ to gather at the Art Center and learn about art while making community connections and fostering…

Local Art Exhibit – Shauri E Gonzalez

Thu, Sep 24, 2026 • 2:00 PM—10:00 PM · Champaign, IL

Walk through our cafe and enjoy a collection of local art by Maryam Shauri E Gonzalez. No admission fee to view the art on the cafe side. If you’d like to…

September Book Club: Little Soldiers by Leonora Chu

Thu, Sep 24, 2026 • 3:00 PM—4:00 PM · Butler, PA

3:00 p.m., Thursday, September 24, 2026 Little Soldiers by Leonora Chu Little Soldiers: An American Boy, a Chinese School, and the Global Race to Achieve…

Open Arts Studio

Thu, Sep 24, 2026 • 3:00 PM—5:00 PM · New Canaan, CT

Drop into the Arts Studio for a facilitated series designed by artists, curators, and educators that invites families to play, create, and experiment with…

Japanese Papermaking

Thu, Sep 24, 2026 • 5:30 PM—7:30 PM · Chicago, IL

Learn the art of Japanese Papermaking with Takahashi Sensei! Japanese Papermaking Workshop At this papermaking workshop, participants will make traditional…

Opening Reception for The Gravity of Light Fall Exhibition

Thu, Sep 24, 2026 • 6:00 PM—8:00 PM · Boulder, CO

The guest curator, Kate Petley, and several of the artists will be in attendance for the opening reception, 6-8pm for the public (pay from your heart…

Introduction to Fused Glass Class Trinket Tray/Suncatcher

Thu, Sep 24, 2026 • 6:00 PM—8:00 PM · Durham, NC

Learn the basics of glass fusing and create a 3.5×3.5 inch square that will be turned into a coaster / trinket dish / night light. There will be a variety of…

Encaustic painting

Thu, Sep 24, 2026 • 6:00 PM—8:00 PM · Durham, NC

Encaustic paint workshop for all levels

2026 Autumn After Dark: Fall Fest at The Castle!

Thu, Sep 24, 2026 • 7:00 PM—9:00 PM · Marietta, OH

Save the date for Autumn After Dark: Fall Fest at The Castle!

Seasonal Sips 2-Hour Painting Class

Thu, Sep 24, 2026 • 7:00 PM—9:00 PM · Old Westbury, NY

@ Join us for a relaxing, step-by-step painting experience as you create your season inspired masterpiece. Seasonal non-alcoholic refreshments will be served…

Hyannis HyARTS Artist Shanties week of September 24 – September 28, 2026 * OPEN May – Oct!

Thu, Sep 24, 2026 • 11:00 AM · Barnstable, MA

Hyannis HyARTS ARTIST SHANTIES Hyannis Harbor *two locations along the Walkway-to-the-Sea* OPEN MAY – OCTOBER Bismore Park & Harbor Overlook, on Ocean Street…

Vintage Market Days of Eastern Idaho

Thu, Sep 24, 2026 · Blackfoot, ID

Vintage Market Days of Eastern Idaho is an upscale vintage-inspired, curated market featuring vintage, original art, antiques, boutique clothing, jewelry,…

Hyannis HyARTS Artist Shanties week of September 24 – September 28, 2026 * OPEN May – Oct!

Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · Barnstable, MA

Hyannis HyARTS ARTIST SHANTIES Hyannis Harbor *two locations along the Walkway-to-the-Sea* OPEN MAY – OCTOBER Bismore Park & Harbor Overlook, on Ocean Street…

The Aesthetic of Abandoned Objects

Thu, Sep 24, 2026 • 8:00 AM—5:00 PM · Richmond, VA

The Aesthetic of Abandoned Objects presents work by Thornton Dial and Sanford Kogan. Both artists build from cast-off materials. Both find that the history…

Calder + Ford Exhibition Extended at the Neighborhood Cancer Connection

Fri, Sep 25, 2026 • 8:00 AM—4:30 PM · Greenville, SC

Artists Allison Ford and Caroline Calder have extended their exhibition benefiting the Neighborhood Cancer Connection through September 4th. Come see their…

BAA 3-Day Painting Workshop with Shanna Kunz / “The Art of Less: Simplifying for Stronger Paintings”

Thu, Sep 24, 2026 • 9:00 AM—4:00 PM · Cartersville, GA

3-Day Painting Workshop with Shanna Kunz / “The Art of Less: Simplifying for Stronger Paintings” Thursday, September 24 – Saturday, September 26, 2026 9:00 AM…

In the Galleries – August and September 2026

Fri, Sep 25, 2026 • 9:00 AM—7:00 PM · Fort Myers, FL

On Display: August 7 – September 26 Opening Reception: August 7, 5:00-7:00 p.m. Art Quilters Unlimited and Southwest Florida Fine Arts Craft Guild Exhibition…

Natural Form: Allison James, Bethany Mabee, Morgan Walker

Fri, Sep 25, 2026 • 10:00 AM—5:00 PM · Greenville, SC

Art & Light Gallery is thrilled to present Natural Form an exhibition of work by Allison James (Central, G.A.), Bethany Mabee (Peoria, I.L.) and Morgan Walker…

Blossoms of Current: Matthew C. Martin

Fri, Sep 25, 2026 • 10:00 AM—5:00 PM · Greenville, SC

Art & Light Gallery is pleased to announce Blossoms of Current, an exhibition and pop-up of innovative, multidimensional anodized titanium work by guest artist…

SAA 4th Friday Artwalk in Sisters, OR, All-Day 10am-7pm

Fri, Sep 25, 2026 • 10:00 AM—7:00 PM · Bend, OR

Map, Galleries & More details at https://www.sistersartsassociation.org/4th-friday-artwalks Who? You and your friends What? SAA 4th Friday Artwalk Where?…

Watercolor Workshop Stellar Jay

Fri, Sep 25, 2026 • 10:00 AM—12:00 PM · Newport Beach, CA

Join Local artist Erna Van Dyk as she teaches you how to see and paint color and simple shapes. This month Erna Takes inspiration from a Stellar Jay. Classes…

fotofoto gallery presents “A Group Exhibition of Photographic Works by Artist Members”

Thu, Sep 24, 2026 • 11:00 AM—6:00 PM · Huntington, NY

fotofoto gallery presents “A Group Exhibition of Photographic Works by Artist Members.” September 24 – October 17, 2026. Artist Reception: September 26th,…

Abstract Painting: Collage and Color – with Peller Marion | September 25, 2026

Fri, Sep 25, 2026 • 12:30 PM—4:30 PM · Mill Valley, CA

Explore, experiment, and surprise yourself. This is an invitation to give yourself permission to discover a deeper creative you. Learn to use unique techniques…

TEEN Home School Friday: Color, Movement and Shadow

Fri, Sep 25, 2026 • 1:00 PM—3:00 PM · Cartersville, GA

TEEN Home School Friday: Color, Movement and Shadow Friday, September 25, 2026 1-3 pm Paint and cut organic shapes made from an unexpected surface to achieve…

Steep & Paint

Fri, Sep 25, 2026 • 2:00 PM—5:00 PM · Portland, OR

@ Steep & Paint Ticket Enjoy a blossom-filled afternoon at the beautiful Lan Su Chinese Garden with the return of Steep & Paint! We’re bringing this series…

Local Art Exhibit – Shauri E Gonzalez

Fri, Sep 25, 2026 • 2:00 PM—10:00 PM · Champaign, IL

Walk through our cafe and enjoy a collection of local art by Maryam Shauri E Gonzalez. No admission fee to view the art on the cafe side. If you’d like to…

Still Life Exhibit Opening Reception

Fri, Sep 25, 2026 • 4:00 PM—7:00 PM · Sheboygan, WI

WORKSHOP RETREAT: The Practice of Noticing: Developing a Field Guide & Nature Journal with Kay Betts

Thu, Sep 24, 2026 • 4:00 PM · Rabun Gap, GA

In this hands-on workshop, participants will explore the nature journal as a deeply personal tool for observation, reflection, and connection to the natural…

Cape Cod Pottery Trail Opening Reception

Fri, Sep 25, 2026 • 5:00 PM—7:00 PM · Falmouth, MA

The Cape Cod Pottery Trail returns the last weekend of September. The kickoff reception is Friday, September 25th, 2026, at Brick Kiln Farm followed by a…

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