March 2026 – BEOPEN Art

Julie’s Bicycle: Sustainable Production for the Arts

26.03.2026Charlie Root

Watch the recording of this July 2021 webinar exploring sustainable production practices in the arts and cultural sector. Hosted by Creative Green Lead Graciela Melitsko Thornton, the session brings together leading experts including Paddy Dillon (Theatre Green Book), Feimatta Conteh (Manchester International Festival), and Nathan Jackson (Walk the Plank) to share practical strategies, sector insights, and real-world examples of reducing environmental impact in theatre, festivals, and outdoor arts production.

To Life!: Eco Art in Pursuit of a Sustainable Planet by Linda Weintraub

26.03.202626.03.2026Charlie Root

To Life!: Eco Art in Pursuit of a Sustainable Planet by Linda Weintraub is a comprehensive international survey of the eco-art movement, documenting artists from the late twentieth century to the present who address urgent environmental challenges through their work. Spanning practices from the 1970s to contemporary multimedia projects, the book highlights how artists engage with ecological, social, and ethical issues while promoting sustainability and environmental activism. Richly illustrated and wide-ranging, it serves as a key reference for understanding how visual art contributes to a more sustainable future.
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How Social Media is Changing Art Collecting

23.03.202628.03.2026Charlie Root

Source: FairArt.

The rise of social media is reshaping the narrative, democratizing access to art and revolutionizing the art collecting landscape.

What Is a Studio Visit?

16.03.202628.03.2026Charlie Root

Source: Art in Res.

Collectors often build relationships with artists through studio visits, where they can see the creative process and discuss the artwork directly. These interactions strengthen long-term connections between artists and collectors.

The New Art Buyers: How Millennials and Gen Z Are Shaping the Market

09.03.202628.03.2026Charlie Root

Source: FairArt.

Younger collectors prioritize accessibility, digital platforms, and community-driven discovery. Instead of relying solely on galleries or auctions, they often find and purchase art online and through social networks.

BE OPEN Art Announces Moe Leady as Artist of the Month for February 2026

07.03.202605.03.2026Charlie Root

BE OPEN Art is pleased to announce Moe Leady as the Artist of the Month for February 2026, recognizing her vibrant exploration of color. Moe Leady, an artist currently residing in Kansas City, USA, works across a range of mediums including watercolor, oil paint, and colored pencil. Her practice centers on two ever-evolving subjects: color and people, which she brings together in expressive and thoughtfully composed works.
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Art in the Age of Instagram: How Millennial Collectors Are Driving the Popularity of Visual Art

02.03.202628.03.2026Charlie Root

Source: MyArtBroker.

Millennial collectors are transforming how art is discovered and experienced. Platforms like Instagram function as “virtual galleries”, allowing younger buyers to discover artists, buy directly online, and integrate art into everyday life rather than traditional formal collections.

Aissa Joud Named February Regional Artist of the Month for BE OPEN Art’s Northeastern Africa Stage

01.03.202617.02.2026Charlie Root

BE OPEN Art is pleased to announce Aissa Joud as the February Regional Artist of the Month in the Northeastern Africa stage of its 2026 global art competition. Running from January through April, this stage recognizes outstanding emerging artists from across the region, including Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan, Libya, Egypt, and Madagascar.

Aissa Joud is a Moroccan artist from Ouarzazate, where he began his career selling works to tourists before pursuing formal arts education. Influenced by the cultural legacy of his hometown, his practice explores the intersection of history, environment, and contemporary life.