What to See in New York & Los Angeles in October

Good morning. ☀️ Today, we bring you our picks for what shows to see in New York and Los Angeles thi

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Good morning. ☀️ Today, we bring you our picks for what shows to see in New York and Los Angeles this month. Plus, we’ve published our latest list of opportunities for artists and other art workers, and read our report about the Baltimore Museum of Art’s controversial decision to sell their giant Warhol along with works by Brice Marden and Clyfford Still.Remember Christian Cooper? He’s the birdwatcher who had a racist encounter with a white woman in Central Park. We take a look at his newly released comic, which touches on that experience.— Hrag Vartanian, editor-in-chief

What to See in NY & LA in October

Your Concise New York Art Guide for October 2020 Your list of must-see, fun, insightful, and very New York art events this month.

Your Concise Los Angeles Art Guide for October 2020 Your list of must-see, fun, insightful, and very Los Angeles art events this month.

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The Baltimore Museum of Art will sell three paintings by Brice Marden, Clyfford Still, and Andy Warhol to bolster staff compensation and implement access and equity programs.The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation will award $250 million in grants over five years to fund projects that envision new public monuments

Christian Cooper's New Comic

After Viral Racist Encounter, Central Park Birder Shares Experience in Comic Form A semi-fictionalized account of Christian Cooper’s own experiences, It’s a Bird takes on racist dog whistles with necessary straightforwardness. Kambole Campbell

SPONSORED National Portrait Gallery Is Accepting Entries for the 2022 Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition The first-prize winner will receive $25,000 and a commission to portray a remarkable living American for the Portrait Gallery’s collection.

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Opportunities for Artists, Writers, and Art Workers in October From residencies to grants and exhibition opportunities, a list of opportunities that artists, writers, and art workers can apply for this month.

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