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05/28/2026

Featured in See Great Art, “Gateways: African American Art from the Key Collection” showcases generations of Black artists whose work reflects resilience, creativity, community and cultural legacy.

The powerful survey of African American art is now on view at The Rockwell Museum and is a centerpiece of their 50th anniversary celebration. From painting and sculpture to photography and printmaking, the exhibition invites visitors to experience stories that continue to shape America.

https://www.seegreatart.art/african-american-art-from-the-key-collection-at-the-rockwell-museum/

Assembled by arts administrator, curator and collector Eric Key, the exhibition features more than 75 works by 71 artists.

05/18/2026

This International Museum Day, we celebrate the diverse spaces that educate, inspire and connect us through shared experiences.

Every museum tells a different story.

From art and history to science and culture, museums help us to see the world from all different perspectives.

No matter your interests, there’s a museum experience waiting for you.

Image credit: Members at Sarasota Art Museum. Photo by Daniel Perales.

05/15/2026

Today we are celebrating legendary artist Ralph Steadman’s 90th birthday!

As we celebrate nine decades of his creativity, excitement is also building for “Ralph Steadman: And Another Thing”, the upcoming exhibition in Fort Collins at the Gregory Allicar Museum of Art. The exhibition will spotlight Steadman’s extraordinary career, collaborations, and unmistakable artistic voice.

Recent coverage from SPIN Magazine reflects on how Steadman’s work with Hunter S. Thompson became part of cultural history and why his influence is still relevant today.

Here’s to 90 years of art, imagination, and refusing to color inside the lines!

Check out the full article here: https://www.spinmagazine.com/2026/05/ralph-steadman-made-gonzo-history-with-thompson-now-a-book-and-museum-expo-tells-his-story/

When artist Ralph Steadman does an impression of his late gonzo co-conspirator Hunter S. Thompson—as he often does—the sound he makes is more canine than The artist behind the ‘Fear and Loathing’ books looks back on his life, his friendship with the gonzo journalist, and his art of chaos.

05/13/2026

Maria A. Guzmán Capron’s figurative textiles hold nuances of identity, memory and cultural complexity in “Penumbra,” on view at Sarasota Art Museum of Ringling College through September 27. A recent article in Selvedge Magazine offers an up-close look at the plush works constructed from original hand-dyed fabric. A 15-foot soft sculpture anchors the gallery, and exaggerated hands and intertwined forms emphasize touch as a form of communication. The works are inspired by the artist’s personal experiences as a native of Milan who was born to Peruvian and Colombian parents and immigrated to the United States as a teenager.

Check out the full article at https://www.selvedge.org/blogs/selvedge/maria-a-guzman-capron-penumbra-in-cloth-and-colour

Hand-dyed and screen-printed textiles define Maria A. Guzmán Capron’s Penumbra, a vivid exploration of identity and connection.

05/07/2026

Art and science converge at the Bruce Museum! Betsy and Emma spent the afternoon visiting their client, connecting in person and exploring the museum’s beautiful and thought-provoking exhibitions.

05/06/2026

This month marks Adrian’s second anniversary with Blue Water Communications! As our Director of Strategy, Adrian is a driving force behind our growth. Over the last two years, he’s helped strengthen client partnerships, map out long-term strategy, and inspire our team to think bigger and bolder.

Here are a couple of fun facts about Adrian:

• Two favorite artists: Edward Hopper and Max Beckmann
• Two favorite movies: Somewhere in Time and Jaws
• Two favorite foods: Beef bourguignon and dessert (yes, any dessert)

Thank you for all that you do, Adrian!

05/05/2026

Emma and Betsy are in New York this week for Blue Water’s spring media tour, connecting with editors and journalists to share impactful projects from our museum clients.

The tour kicked off today and included a stop at The New York Times.

Time spent one-on-one with media partners is always a meaningful opportunity to reconnect, exchange ideas and keep great stories moving forward.

05/01/2026

Another standout moment from this year’s The New York Times Museums special section: two of our clients recognized for powerful, timely exhibitions marking the nation’s 250th anniversary.

The Rockwell Museum’s “Native Now: Contemporary Indigenous Art at The Rockwell Museum” highlights Indigenous voices that challenge and shape the future of American art.

“We The People: The World in Our Commonwealth” at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture explores the stories of immigrants and their profound impact on Virginia and the nation as a whole.

Exhibitions like these play an important role in helping to deepen our understanding of American history.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/19/arts/design/museums-250th-united-states.html?smid=nytcore-ios-sh…

Museums around the country are celebrating the nation’s heritage in ways that go beyond what might be considered traditional.

04/30/2026

Last week, The Rockwell Museum's “Native Now: Contemporary Indigenous Art at The Rockwell Museum” was featured on an episode of NPR's Beyond the Art podcast. Exhibition co-curators Amanda Lett and Randee Spruce reflected on the exhibition and their curatorial collaboration that emphasizes the artists’ voices through themes of Indigenous Landscapes, Past Tense/Future Present and Always Becoming.

Tune in to explore the inspiration behind “Native Now” and discover why these voices matter now more than ever.

https://beyond-the-art.captivate.fm/episode/native-now

Quickly and easily listen to Beyond the Art for free!

04/29/2026

The New York Times’ annual museums special section spotlights institutions that are innovating and evolving with the times. This year, the Chazen Museum of Art is among them.

A recent feature highlights the museum’s ambitious reinstallation of its permanent collection, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the extensive research and planning driving this transformation. Debuting this fall, the reimagined presentation will span 24 gallery spaces, each anchored by a deeply researched focus object.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/18/arts/design/museums-chazen-wisconsin-makeover.html

At the Chazen Museum of Art in Wisconsin, each gallery will now have a single “focus object,” with “a constellation of other artworks” helping to draw out particular themes.