Fogo, Newfoundland: the world’s wildest arts scene?
A dramatic community project is transforming a windswept island of fishermen off Canada's Newfoundland coast into a cutting edge artists' haven
10 of the best independent galleries in Amsterdam
Amsterdam has a vibrant contemporary art scene, showcasing the country's up-and-coming talent and young stars from abroad. Russell Joyce of Unfold Amsterdam picks his favourite galleries
10 of the best spots for art in Barcelona
There's more to the city than the Picasso Museum and Antoni Gaudí. Jill Adams, editor of The Barcelona Review, taps into its unconventional arts scene
Summer arts calendar: Newcastle
NewcastleGateshead is gearing up for a summer full of art, theatre, music, food and festivals. Jon Corbett and Stephen Noble of Keep Your Eyes Open are your guides
Summer arts calendar: Leeds
There's loads going on in Yorkshire's largest city this summer. Emma Bearman from The Culture Vulture blog chooses the best festivals and arts events
10 of the best arts venues in south London
Kate Abbott, commissioning arts editor for the Guardian, selects London's best arts venues south of the river, from a cinema museum to vast hidden chambers under the streets of Bermondsey
10 of the best arts venues in north London
Kate Abbott, commissioning arts editor for the Guardian, rounds up London's most interesting arts venues north of the river, from an old church coffin repository to an artists' haven
10 of the best art galleries in Manhattan
From a SoHo loft full of soil to contemporary art in a converted church, art blogger Aneta Glinkowska guides you to the best off-the-radar spaces to see art in New York
10 of the best art galleries in Brooklyn & Queens,
From the hipster galleries of Williamsburg to a sculptor's zen garden in Queens, New York arts blogger Aneta Glinkowska points out the best draws in the boroughs
Top 10 art attractions in Margate
The new Turner Contemporary has put Margate back on the visitors' map, but the Kent seaside town boasts enough other galleries and art events to offer a culture-packed day out
Five great cities for street art
Explore São Paulo's underground art scene or share a beer with graffiti artists in Melbourne
Urban splash: street art in Lisbon
For cutting-edge street art, head to the Portuguese capital, Lisbon, says Rachel Dixon. From derelict buildings to art galleries, new graffiti is appearing every day
Culture clubs: volunteering in creative communities
If you're prepared to muck in, says Christine Finn, volunteering at a creative community might give you a fresh outlook – as well as a bargain break
Freeze frame: photographing polar bears
A professional guide helps when photographing polar bears in the Arctic – especially if, like Jill Insley, you mistake them for a large lump of snow