For its centennial, the San Diego Museum of Art is unveiling a Foster + Partners concept to remake its west wing — doubling gallery space while stirring preservation debate.

Pruneyard Cinemas in Campbell reached a last-minute deal to stay open, resolving a dispute with its landlord, Regency Centers, over rent increases. Local support played a key role in the agreement.

The Napa Valley Asian American Film Festival returns Feb. 6–7 with a program honoring Asian American women, opening with HIKARI’s Rental Family and honoring Kiều Chinh.

Seattle’s Varsity Theatre closed on Jan. 15, 2026 after more than 80 years. Operators blamed rising costs and pandemic‑era fallout as students and neighbors said goodbye.

The artwork "Mareas" by Ana Teresa Fernández has been unveiled at Pier 27 in San Francisco, creating a vibrant landmark that reflects the city's connection to the sea.

The SFCA provides government sites in Hawaiʻi the opportunity to host site-specific, fully funded artworks, with a detailed application process outlined on their website.

Zell Miller III launched Black Rose ATX, a nonprofit theater focused on youth programs, school partnerships and paid artist-teachers. The group aims to pair shows with in-school pilots and scholarships.

Lā Kūkahekahe event on February 14, 2026, celebrates Hawaiian culture and language with competitions, music, and cuisine in Honolulu. Registration is open until February 6.

The local Art Center offers a range of artistic workshops and classes for all ages, featuring activities such as sip and paint, wool painting, felting, clay work, and more, with options for both children and adults.

The Mob Museum opens a retail store at Harry Reid Airport, featuring a 1972 Jaguar XKE owned by John Gotti and providing interactive experiences, aiming to engage visitors with Vegas' organized crime history.

Fayetteville seeks an artist to creatively design a durable downtown bench near Courthouse Square that reflects the community's spirit. Applications close March 6, 2026.

San Antonio's District 1 and Corazón Ministries launch a Sharps Collection Pilot Program, providing safe needle disposal to combat drug overdoses and reduce public health risks.

HOPE Outdoor Gallery has reopened near the Austin airport with free paintable walls, a new indoor gallery and community programming.