Changelog

Welcome to the Arting changelog! Here you’ll find a record of updates, new features, improvements, and bug fixes. We maintain this changelog so you can easily track what’s new and see how the app evolves.

v1.8 — Multi-Language, Data Accuracy, Stability & UX Polish (March 2026)

This v1.8 release focused on more reliable exhibition data, better city-aware behavior, and smoother day-to-day app use.

Improvements

  • Spanish, French, Italian & German — Arting now supports multiple languages for our international users
  • Support for more Cities — Exhibition fetching now loads the active city only for faster loading and refreshing
  • More Accurate End Dates — Exhibitions now stay active through the full listed end date (end of day), reducing premature expiration
  • Map & List UX Polish — Improved empty states (including clearer error messaging), simplified map navigation chrome, and cleaner loading indicators
  • Accessibility Enhancements — Cluster venue selection rows and sheets were updated for better readability and interaction clarity

Reliability & Performance

  • Better Event Sync — Exhibition events persist more reliably when feed updates are applied
  • Safer Startup Flow — App bootstrap and model container initialization were refactored to improve recovery behavior when initialization fails
  • Faster Filtering Paths — Exhibition filtering and cluster recomputation were optimized to reduce unnecessary work and keep browsing responsive
  • More Robust State Changes — Seen-status toggle handling was improved to avoid in-flight conflicts during rapid interactions

v1.7 — Map Speed & Filter Polish (February 2026)

This release focuses on making map browsing feel faster and cleaner, especially in dense areas with many venues.

Improvements

  • Faster Map Browsing — Optimized map venue clustering for smoother panning, zooming, and filtering
  • Refined Map Filters — Updated filter chip layout with clearer grouping and improved spacing
  • Clearer Filter Labels — Added an explicit All Types option and improved Favorites filter presentation
  • Performance Reliability — Background refresh and persistence improvements for more consistent data updates

v1.6 — Exhibition Events & Performance (February 2026)

Never miss an opening night! This release adds exhibition events and opening receptions, plus significant performance improvements across the app.

New Features

  • Exhibition Events — Exhibition details now show upcoming events and opening receptions, so you never miss an opening night

Improvements

  • Faster Search — Search input is now more responsive with reduced delay
  • Smarter Favorites — Favorites now filter by your selected city for a more focused experience
  • Performance Boost — Database optimizations for faster exhibition filtering and browsing
  • Updated Seen Icon — The Seen tab now uses a clearer eye icon
  • Scroll to Top — Exhibition list automatically scrolls to top when you change filters
  • Feed Freshness — Settings now displays when your exhibition feed was last updated, so you always know how current your data is

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed scroll-to-top behavior when switching filters
  • Improved data handling for venues with incomplete address information
  • Better support for exhibitions with flexible admission types

v1.5 — Visited Exhibition Log (February 2026)

Track everything that you see and log all the exhibitions you attend.

New Features

  • Seen — Arting now lets you log every exhibition that you attend and scroll back through all the art that you have seen.

v1.4 — Multi-City & Search (February 2026)

A major update bringing multi-city support and new ways to find exhibitions.

New Features

  • Multi-City Support — Arting now covers more than just San Francisco! Announcing LA! Choose your city during onboarding or switch anytime
  • Auto-Detect Location — The app automatically detects when you are visiting a new city
  • Exhibition Search — New search bar to quickly find exhibitions by name or venue

Improvements

  • Better Favorites Sync — Favorites are now stored more reliably in CloudKit sync
  • Improved Location Service — Better city detection and map navigation

Bug Fixes

  • Better handling of app activation, stale data and city detection

v1.3 — Public Art & Polish (January 2026)

A focused update improving public art support, in-app browsing, and data sync reliability.

New Features

  • Public Art Support — Public art venues now show a dedicated “Permanent Public Art” display with clear messaging that these works are always on view and free to visit

Improvements

  • In-App Safari Browser — Website links now open directly within the app, so you never lose your place
  • Smarter Date Display — Long-running exhibitions now show “thru [end date]” for cleaner cards
  • Opening Soon Extended — See exhibitions opening in the next few weeks
  • Improved Venue Names — Better display of venue names throughout the app

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed iCloud sync issues that could cause favorites to not sync properly
  • Fixed venue short names not displaying correctly in some views

v1.2 — Welcome Experience (January 2026)

A polish release focused on first impressions and visual quality.

New Features

  • Onboarding Flow — New users are greeted with a beautiful 4-page introduction showcasing Arting’s key features: discovering exhibitions, exploring the map, and saving favorites

Improvements

  • Sharper App Icon — Crisper, higher-quality app icon on the home screen
  • Refined launch screen layout for better visual consistency
  • Updated marketing screenshots

v1.1 — Share & Discover (January 2026)

A major update focused on sharing and improving the map experience.

New Features

  • Share Exhibitions — Share exhibitions with friends via deep links. Recipients with Arting installed will jump directly to the exhibition; others see a rich web preview
  • View on Web — New button on exhibition details lets you open the original gallery or museum page in Safari for additional info
  • Map Favorites Filter — Toggle to show only venues with exhibitions you’ve favorited, making it easy to plan your gallery hop
  • Scroll to Top — Exhibition list automatically scrolls to top when you change filters

Improvements

  • Refreshed exhibition cards with a cleaner look
  • Better launch screen typography
  • Improved image loading performance in venue details
  • Extended offline cache to 48 hours for better reliability
  • iOS 18.6 support

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed map flickering when navigating between views
  • Fixed visual blinking issues throughout the app
  • Improved empty state handling in Favorites and Exhibition lists
  • Smoother loading experience — no more flashing empty states on startup

v1.0 — Initial Release (January 2026)

The first release of Arting — your guide to art exhibitions in San Francisco.

Features

  • Browse Exhibitions — Discover current and upcoming art shows across San Francisco with a beautiful card-based interface
  • Interactive Map — Find galleries, museums, alternative spaces, and public art on an Apple Maps-powered map with venue clustering
  • Exhibition Details — View full exhibition information including dates, descriptions, venue details, and opening hours
  • Save Favorites — Bookmark exhibitions you want to see and access them quickly from the Favorites tab
  • iCloud Sync — Your favorites sync seamlessly across iPhone and iPad via iCloud. No account needed
  • Filter by Venue Type — Focus on galleries, museums, alternative spaces, or public art installations
  • Background Refresh — Automatic hourly updates keep exhibition information current without lifting a finger
  • Dark Mode — Beautiful dark theme for comfortable browsing in any lighting
  • Native iOS Experience — Built with SwiftUI for optimal performance on iPhone and iPad

Philosophy

Arting is built for art lovers who want to discover what’s showing in their city without the hassle of searching multiple websites or social media feeds. Open the app, see what’s on, and get out to see some art.

Discover art. Explore exhibitions. Support local galleries.

Acknowledgments

Arting is made possible by the vibrant art communities in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and beyond — the galleries, museums, artists, and art lovers who keep the scene alive.