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08/31/2026

It’s time for a museum road trip!

Southern Living has released its list of “17 of the South’s Best Art Museums,” and we're delighted to see Blue Water client, The Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk, earning a spot.

The museum cares for more than 35,000 objects, including Art Nouveau furniture, 18th-century Worcester porcelain and a photography collection (with daguerreotypes, Civil War albumen prints, 20th-century images, and portraits). As Southern Living puts it, these collections "all beg for your attention." We couldn't agree more!

Read the full article here: https://www.southernliving.com/souths-best-art-museums-12059045

08/26/2026

This American Artists Appreciation Month, we’re celebrating artists who inspire us to engage with the world around us.

“Pressing Issues” at the Chazen Museum of Art highlights Depression-era artists who turned to printmaking as a powerful tool for social justice. The exhibition addresses inequality, labor, racism and political upheaval through impactful works that invite us to reflect on our past and reconsider our present.

Read more on “Pressing Issues” in Print Magazine: https://www.printmag.com/daily-heller/the-daily-heller-ink-with-conscience/

Photo Credit: Boris Gorelick, “Aftermath,” 1938. Lithograph. Allocated by the U.S. government, commissioned through the New Deal art projects, 1943-4-21. Courtesy of Krannert Art Museum.

08/11/2026

Theater has always helped shape the American imagination and now it's taking center stage at McNay Art Museum. Recently featured in The Wall Street Journal’s Arts Calendar, “A People’s History: The American Experiment on Stage” offers a compelling look at the power of storytelling through theater.

Open through Nov. 8, the exhibition explores how live performance has challenged and redefined the nation's identity. Through costumes, set designs, scripts, photographs and other theatrical artifacts, “A People’s History” examines the stories that have unfolded onstage and beyond.

https://www.wsj.com/arts-culture/fine-art/arts-calendar-happenings-for-the-week-of-august-2-airdigital-eabfdab1

08/06/2026

Contemporary jewellery is where artistry, craftsmanship and expression come together.

“Constellations: Contemporary Jewelry from the Dallas Museum of Art” at The Chrysler Museum of Art brings together more than 350 works by over 230 artists from 41 countries, revealing how jewelry can spark dialogue and redefine what wearable art can be. From unexpected materials like plastic bags and cardboard to pieces that are playful but deeply personal, the exhibition celebrates the limitless possibilities of contemporary design.

Read Wallpaper* magazine’s full article here: https://www.wallpaper.com/watches-jewellery/constellations-exhibition-of-artist-designed-jewellery-chryseler-museum-of-art-usa

08/03/2026

Tryst is back!

The free international art fair organized by the Torrance Art Museum and the City of Torrance returns August 7–9th, connecting visitors with artist-run spaces, collectives, and independent organizations from across the globe for an inspiring weekend of art and ideas.

Admission is FREE, so don't miss this incredible weekend of contemporary art. For more details, check out the full article from See Great Art: https://www.seegreatart.art/free-tryst-art-fair-returns-to-torrance-ca-for-2026/

Artistic risk-takers and art lovers gather in Torrance, California August 7-9, 2026, for Tryst, an international fair and conference.

07/31/2026

The story of America's founding comes to life through the art of embroidery at “America’s Tapestry,” open at the Muscarelle Museum of Art through September 6th.

As featured in Selvedge Magazine, this one-of-a-kind exhibition uses needle and thread to present a unique celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary. Created by thousands of volunteer stitchers, the 13 embroidered panels celebrate overlooked stories from each of the original colonies.

Check out the full article here: https://www.selvedge.org/blogs/selvedge/americas-tapestry-stitching-the-story-of-a-nations-founding

America's Tapestry brings thirteen hand-embroidered panels to the Muscarelle Museum, telling overlooked stories from the Revolution to mark the nation's 250th anniversary.

07/24/2026

Happy International Self-Care Day!

Self-care doesn’t always mean spa days.

Taking time to wander through a museum and discover something new can be a powerful way to recharge. Today, make art part of your self-care routine and visit your local museum.

07/20/2026

Creativity and craftsmanship come together at Grounds For Sculpture, a sculpture park located in Hamilton Township, New Jersey. Part of the magic at Grounds For Sculpture happens at Johnson Atelier, a high-tech art fabrication and conservation facility, where artists and expert fabricators collaborate to create incredible works of art.

Take a look behind-the-scenes at what makes the GFS community so unique in this article in The Newark Times:

https://thenewarktimes.com/the-factory-of-imagination-inside-the-hidden-industrial-bays-of-the-johnson-atelier/

Go behind the scenes at New Jersey's Johnson Atelier to see how master artists like Roberto Lugo use 3D scanning and robotics to build monumental public art.

07/17/2026

Please join us in welcoming our new team member, Zoe O’Day! As PR Assistant, Zoe supports the team with administrative tasks including, newsletter layouts, research, social media development and coordination, website updates and tracking media coverage. We’re excited to continue growing our team at Blue Water!

07/01/2026

Happy 4th anniversary to Betsy!

For the past four years, she has been a driving force behind media success for Blue Water Communications clients, building strong relationships with journalists and securing impactful national coverage. Her deep understanding of the media landscape and ability to connect the right stories with the right reporters make her an invaluable member of our team.

We're grateful for her expertise, dedication and the many headlines she's helped secure. Congratulations on four incredible years!