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• Centre Pompidou Francilien opens in Massy with 30,000 sq m conservation hub institutional

  In Massy, Paris, a new conservation and storage facility for the Centre Pompidou's collection has been revealed, set to open in March with a budget of €105 million. Named the…

• Irini Papadimitriou Named Artistic Director of 14th Seoul Mediacity Biennale institutional

  Irini Papadimitriou has been chosen as the Artistic Director for the 14th Seoul Mediacity Biennale by the Seoul Museum of Art after an international search. She currently leads…

• Róng Museum of Art Names Freya Chou, Li Jia and Susanna Zhu to Curatorial Team institutional

  Freya Chou, Li Jia, and Susanna Zhu have been selected to join the curatorial team at Shenzhen's Róng Museum of Art (RMoA), collaborating with founding director Pi Li in…

• Azu Nwagbogu Named Artistic Director of Tasweer Photography Biennial 2027 in Doha institutional

  Qatar Museums has announced that Azu Nwagbogu will head the fourth Tasweer Photography Biennial, set to take place in Doha in April 2027. Nwagbogu, who established the African…

• Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco Seeks Director of Digital Experience institutional

  The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco (FAMSF) is seeking a Director of Digital Experience (DDE) to oversee digital initiatives at both the de Young Museum and the Legion of…

• Studio Museum in Harlem Names 2026–27 Artists-in-Residence; Brognon Rollin Takes Prix Duchamp institutional

  From November 2026 through October 2027, Turiya Adkins, Timothy Yanick Hunter, and Clifford Prince King will be part of the Studio Museum in Harlem's artist residencies for the…

• Itaú Cultural Hosts Teacher Workshop Tied to Solange Pessoa Retrospective in São Paulo institutional

  Thirty educators will gather on the ninth floor of Itaú Cultural on Avenida Paulista, 149, in São Paulo on 27 October 2026 for a free, in-person Encontro com Professores built…

• Museo de Arte Moderno de Buenos Aires Hosts Two-Day Program 'Habitando el futuro' institutional

  The Museo de Arte Moderno de Buenos Aires (Av. San Juan 350, CABA) will celebrate its 70th Anniversary Annual Program, 'Habitando el futuro', by offering free workshops,…

• Kimberly Motes to Exit Chicago Shakespeare Theater for Hennepin Arts Post institutional

  Kimberly Motes will step down as executive director of Chicago Shakespeare Theater in mid-November, departing for Minneapolis to lead Hennepin Arts as president and CEO. She has…

• University at Buffalo Opens Applications for Fully Funded Interdisciplinary MFA in Studio Art institutional

  The Department of Art at the University at Buffalo is currently inviting applications for its two-year MFA in Studio Art, which is part of the Center for the Arts. The program…

• Rijksmuseum Staff Share Personal Favorites, From Coorte to Chevalier d'Éon institutional

  A selection of favorites from the Rijksmuseum collection was made by six staff members. Merle van Lier highlighted Adriaen Coorte's Still Life with Asparagus (1697) for its…

• Belvedere Hosts International Conference 'Feminist Futures Forever' institutional

  The Belvedere in Vienna is staging an international conference titled "Feminist Futures Forever." Free Friday night admission is offered as part of the programme. A community…

• Belvedere Hosts International Conference "Feminist Futures Forever" in Vienna institutional

  The "Feminist Futures Forever" conference is taking place at the Österreichische Galerie Belvedere in Vienna, focusing on feminism across different contexts. It emphasizes that…

• The Beatles Story to quadruple in size with 2028 move to St John's Market in Liverpool institutional

  In 2028, The Beatles Story, Liverpool's museum dedicated to the iconic band, will move to the old St John's covered market, increasing its space to over 9,000 m². The ownership…

• Museo Marítimo de Asturias Seeks Director-Gerente, Applications Due October 2026 institutional

  The Fundación del Museo Marítimo de Asturias is in search of a director-gerente for its location in Luanco. Interested candidates must submit their applications by 24:00 on…

• Paris's New Contemporary Art Map: Ten Venues to Watch This Autumn institutional

  This autumn, Paris is witnessing the launch or reopening of ten innovative contemporary art spaces. Le Large, located on Île Seguin and designed by RCR Arquitectes, is showcasing…

• Studio Drift to Open 86,000-Square-Foot Museum in Amsterdam's Oostenburg District institutional

  The Drift Museum in Amsterdam's Oostenburg district will showcase a 10-foot-tall installation of Chuck Hoberman's 2003 Switch Pitch ball, named "World Transformers," during its…

• Chanel Extends M+ Partnership, Backing New "Pioneering Visions" Series Through 2027 institutional

  On October 21, the Hong Kong museum announced a three-year extension of its lead partnership with Chanel, which originally commenced in 2023. The French luxury brand will be…

• Fotografiska Opens Fifth Chinese Site in Shenzhen, Expanding Hybrid Museum Model institutional

  Fotografiska has launched its fifth location in China at the Shenzhen Bay MIXC shopping center, following its introduction in Shanghai earlier in 2023. The Swedish organization…

• Saudi Visual Arts Commission Delegation Reflects on Scotland Exchange institutional

  From September 22 to 27, 2025, a group of artists from the Visual Arts Commission of Saudi Arabia traveled to Scotland through Art Bridges. Their itinerary included visits to…

• Phoenix Symphony Lays Off 66 Musicians Despite Revenue Growth institutional

  On November 2, the Phoenix Symphony plans to terminate all 66 of its musicians despite experiencing a 50% revenue increase over the past two years. Fox 10 reports limitations on…

• Frick Collection Autumn Dinner Honors Architect Annabelle Selldorf institutional

  On Tuesday night, The Frick Collection hosted its Autumn Dinner, celebrating architect Annabelle Selldorf, who finished a five-year renovation last year. This event was the first…

• Düsseldorf and Cologne Galleries Condemn AfD Event Citing Joseph Beuys institutional

  More than fifty galleries located in Düsseldorf and Cologne have united in signing a letter that criticizes the Düsseldorf chapter of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD).…

• Musée National des Beaux-Arts du Québec Opens C$84m Espace Riopelle-Michael Audain Pavilion institutional

  On 22 October, the Musée National des Beaux-Arts du Québec (MNBAQ) will launch the Espace Riopelle-Michael Audain Pavilion. This 5,000 sq. m. structure, crafted by FABG…

• Galeria Luis Maluf Opens Applications for 6th Art Residency Program, Set for 2027 institutional

  The sixth Galeria Luis Maluf Art Residency Program is now accepting applications, scheduled to take place from January 6 to February 26, 2027, in São Paulo. A total of twelve…

• Hong Kong Rethinks Performing Arts Funding, Shifting Toward Merit-Based Subsidies institutional

  The leader of Hong Kong has revealed plans to overhaul the funding system for the city’s performing arts, aiming for a model that is more adaptable, temporary, and based on merit.…

• Phoenix Symphony Suspends Season, Lays Off 66 Musicians After Nov. 1 Concert institutional

  The Phoenix Symphony will terminate its musicians' contracts starting Monday, Nov. 2, after halting programs and performances following the Nov. 1 event at Symphony Hall.…

• MassArt Opens Fall 2026 MFA Applications With Paid Graduate Assistantships institutional

  Hey! So, applications are now open for the Fall 2026 MFA programs at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design, which is in Boston. They’re promoting their paid graduate…

• Netflix Cuts 1,000 Jobs and Three Executives in "Project Meridian" Restructuring institutional

  Netflix is undergoing a significant internal overhaul, resulting in the departure of three top executives: Bela Bajaria, the content chief; Dan Lin, who led the film division; and…

• San Francisco Arts Commission Grantees Still Unpaid Months After Awards institutional

  Multiple San Francisco Arts Commission grantees report receiving no payment months after awards were expected, despite the agency's July revision of a reimbursement policy that…

• Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts Raise $344 Million in Record Campaign institutional

  The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts has surpassed its fundraising target, drawing $344 million in one of the largest campaigns ever mounted by a cultural organization in…

• Viva Villa Allocates €200,000 to Twelve Post-Residency Projects for 2026-2027 institutional

  On 20 October 2026, during the fourth annual professional day at the Gaîté Lyrique in Paris, it was revealed that €200,000 from Viva Villa will be distributed among twelve…

• Museo Nacional del Prado Seeks Two Shop Assistants for Temporary Exhibitions institutional

  The Museo Nacional del Prado is hiring two shop assistants for its Tienda Prado to work during temporary exhibitions. Candidates should have a commercial orientation, a commitment…

• National Arts Festival in Makhanda Opens Search for Artistic Director institutional

  The deadline for submitting applications for the Artistic Director role at the National Arts Festival in Makhanda, Eastern Cape, South Africa, is 30 October 2026. This position…

• New Amedeo Modigliani Foundation Launched in Rome to Rebuild the Artist Through His Archives institutional

  On 19 October in Rome, the Fondazione Archivi Legali Amedeo Modigliani ETS was inaugurated, with Marco Quadrelli serving as president, Giancarlo Graziani as secretary, and…

• Haruhisa Handa Ends 15-Year Opera Australia Partnership as Harbour Shows Continue institutional

  Dr. Haruhisa Handa, a Japanese billionaire known for his philanthropy, will conclude his 15-year collaboration with Opera Australia on 31 December 2026. Through the International…

• BBC to Cut Over 100 News Roles and Pull BBC Three and BBC Scotland From Airwaves institutional

  Rachel Jupp, the new director, shared in an internal memo that BBC News is set to cut just over 100 jobs as part of the broadcaster's strategy to save £500 million (about US$668…

• Kennedy Center Donors Seek Return of Gifts as Art Faces Possible "Destruction" institutional

  Donors to the Kennedy Center are discreetly seeking to reclaim artworks they had previously contributed after learning about plans to "destroy" the collection amid a takeover…

• Washington Ballet Marks 50th Season with 'Go-Go 50' and World Premieres institutional

  The Washington Ballet launches its 50th anniversary season on Oct. 30 with 'Go-Go 50,' a mixed-repertory program at the Warner Theatre featuring Chanel DaSilva's world premiere…

• Spain's Culture Ministry Opens Applications for 540 Literary Encounters in Secondary Schools institutional

  Spain's Ministry of Culture has opened registration for its annual literary initiative aimed at public secondary and art schools, set to run from February 15 to June 15, 2027. The…