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Hingham arts walk turns a town into a gallery: what open-studio events teach visitors
More than 130 local artists fill downtown Hingham this Sunday — a case study in how small-town art walks work, and how to get the most from one.
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What an Opening Reception Is Actually For, and When to Skip It
An opening reception is a preview of an art exhibition before the formal opening, with roots in the old varnishing days of the academies. Here is what it is actually for, who it serves, and when you are better off skipping it and visiting later.
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How to plan a museum day in Boston without a car
The Green Line strings most of Boston's major museums together. A little sequencing turns a day of riding into a day of looking.
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How to Read a Group Show: Making Sense of Themed Exhibitions
A group show puts many artists in one room, and it is easy to walk out unsure what you saw. Learn how to find the theme, read how the show was picked, and leave with a clear opinion instead of a blur.
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How to read a charity's books before you donate
A charity's tax filing is public. Here is what to look for in it, and in what order, before you give.
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Houston artists take the floor as Untitled Art Fair returns with 98 galleries
The fair's second Houston edition scales up to 98 galleries from 20 countries and territories, and the local contingent has grown with it.
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Exhibitions in NYC worth building a weekend around
One headline show, two smaller rooms, and a plan that keeps the walking manageable.
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How to make the most of an outdoor art festival, from a small one that got it right
Brownsburg's Festival of the Arts offers a working checklist for visitors and artists alike — what to see, what to ask, and how to plan for the weather.
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The exhibition season, decoded: when to see what
Museum calendars in New York follow a rhythm of fall and spring openings. Knowing that rhythm turns a crowded afternoon into a well-placed visit.