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Nationwide Gallery Strike Protests ICE Funding, Supports Immigrant Rights

1/31/2026

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On January 30, 2026, galleries nationwide will close for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) funding and operations.
The action includes galleries such as Gagosian and Pace, plus smaller spaces and non-profits.
Organized by grassroots groups, the strike protests ICE's violent actions after Minneapolis incidents.
The strike coincides with Congress's funding deadline, raising concerns about a shutdown.
Participants emphasize solidarity and cultural spaces' role in immigrant rights.

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Story summary

On January 30, 2026, galleries nationwide will close for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) funding and operations.
The action includes galleries such as Gagosian and Pace, plus smaller spaces and non-profits.
Organized by grassroots groups, the strike protests ICE's violent actions after Minneapolis incidents.
The strike coincides with Congress's funding deadline, raising concerns about a shutdown.
Participants emphasize solidarity and cultural spaces' role in immigrant rights.