Extraordinary opening of Forte Aurelia in Rome. The military garrison becomes a new space for culture

Apertura straordinaria del Forte Aurelia a Roma. Il presidio militare diventa nuovo spazio per la cultura

After ten years of restoration, the Forte Aurelia complex in Rome has reopened to the public as a cultural space, museum, and venue for events and exhibitions. Built between 1877 and 1881 as part of Rome's defensive ring, the fort was later used as a shelter, Red Cross hospital, and logistics center for the Guardia di Finanza. The official inauguration took place on the symbolic date of Rome's founding, attended by Mayor Roberto Gualtieri, Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti, and Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli, who framed the project within a broader strategy to enhance the city's historical heritage.

New exhibition coming to the Swope Art Museum

The Swope Art Museum in Terre Haute will open on June 5th with four new exhibitions featuring local artists, showcasing sculptures, paintings, and mixed media works. The museum is preparing to welcome visitors to these displays that highlight regional creative talent.

Stunning art exhibition reveals textured takes on local landscapes

Local artist Mirabela Varga's exhibition 'Coherence' is on display at Byron Spaces Gallery in the Byron Community Centre, featuring bright, textured artworks inspired by the landscapes and flowers of the Northern Rivers region. Varga, known for her palette knife technique and contemporary impressionism, aims to convey emotional depth and spontaneity through her work. The exhibition runs until June 1, with free entry.

National Asia Culture Center Marks 11 Years, 23 Million Visitors

The National Asia Culture Center (ACC) in Gwangju, South Korea, celebrated its 11th anniversary, having attracted over 23 million visitors since its opening. The milestone was marked with a commemorative event highlighting the center's role in promoting Asian arts and culture through exhibitions, performances, and educational programs.

Retired Canucks legend ‘King’ Richard Brodeur opens B.C. art gallery

Retired Vancouver Canucks goaltender Richard Brodeur, known as 'King Richard' for his heroics in the team's 1982 Stanley Cup run, is opening a new art gallery in downtown Parksville, British Columbia. Named Gallery 35 after his jersey number, the space will feature Brodeur's own nostalgic paintings of backyard hockey rinks, landscapes, abstracts, and contemporary works, alongside art from half a dozen other artists. Brodeur has painted professionally for over 30 years, inspired by early mentorship from artist Claude Picher, and has sold his hockey-themed works across Europe, Asia, and Australia.

Vernon Public Art Gallery unveils four new diverse summer exhibitions

The Vernon Public Art Gallery (VPAG) in British Columbia is launching four new summer exhibitions in June 2026: Emergence, featuring recent BFA graduates from UBCO; Fireline Kinship, a multidisciplinary response to the 2021 Nk’Mip Creek wildfire by Taylor Baptiste; Through Our Eyes, showcasing youth from the Boys and Girls Club Okanagan’s Teen Junction Youth Program; and Gathered, a group exhibition by School District 22 Indigenous students. An opening reception will be held on May 28, and all exhibitions run through June and July.

Rockport Center for the Arts announces summer exhibitions

The Rockport Center for the Arts has announced two summer exhibitions: "Byways," a solo show featuring Elena Rodz's work from June 13 to August 2 in the H-E-B Gallery, and "Rockport Legends," a group exhibition honoring past Master Artists of the Rockport Art Festival, running from June 12 to August 30. Elena Rodz has also been named the 2026 Rockport Art Festival Master Artist. A joint reception will be held on June 13, and both exhibitions lead into the 58th Annual Rockport Art Festival scheduled for July 4-5 at the Rockport Festival Grounds.

St. Pete multimedia artist Cato Galen is one of the region’s rising talents

St. Petersburg multimedia artist Cato Galen is profiled for their wide-ranging creative practice, which includes curating immersive installations, writing music, leading workshops, and creating spaces for reflection at festivals. Galen's recent projects include a virtual gallery for How Bazar's “Memories and Fortunes” exhibition in Tampa and the Decompression Space at the Big Culture and Arts Festival in Gainesville, where QR codes merged physical and digital experiences to improve accessibility. Galen also performs music under the name Creating Cato, produces a zine series called “Guide for Blocked Artists,” and hosts a gathering called “Artist Block.”

North Fork art openings to explore Memorial Day weekend

Memorial Day weekend on New York's North Fork features multiple art openings, including Madeline Daversa's watercolors at Lenz Winery, Courtney Leonard's Indigenous-focused exhibition 'BREACH: Logbook 26 | CONVERGENCE' at the East End Seaport Museum, the 'Small Works' group show at the North Fork Arts Center with works by Virginia Cava, Delia Reiss, Debra Riva, Hilary North, and Gerard Lehner, and 'Plein Air, Pointillism & Patterns' at William Ris Gallery. Other openings include 'Forest Bathing' at Vine + Sand, curated by Dena Zemsky with Robert Bentley, and historic exhibits at the Oysterponds Historical Society.

Art Hounds: A new professional concert band, plein air art and two artists at Vine Arts Center

This article from MPR News highlights upcoming arts events in Minnesota, including a new professional concert band, a plein air art event, and two artists featured at the Vine Arts Center. The piece serves as a community-focused roundup, encouraging local engagement with the arts through performances and exhibitions.

The art of Brad Chapman Bleau

Artist Brad Chapman Bleau has been featured in a series of images showcasing his mixed-media works, including paintings like "Skäl!" and "Big Mac," which incorporate acrylic paint and found objects on wood. His pieces have appeared in the Danforth Annual Juried Exhibition Show at the Danforth Art Museum in Framingham, and he maintains a studio space called The Bleau Pig at the newly opened Almanac Market in Paxton. An upcoming group exhibition titled "CATS" featuring his work "The Duality of CAT" is set to open May 28 at Worcester State University’s Mary Cosgrove Dolphin Gallery.

Art with a heart - High Point pet portraitist schedules benefit show

Emily Cassidy, a High Point-based pet portrait artist with a background in animal science and veterinary technology, is holding a three-day solo exhibition titled "All Things Bright & Beautiful" from May 27 to May 29 at Reynolda Village in Winston-Salem. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Wake Forest University Chaplain’s Emergency Fund, which assists students, faculty, staff, and contract workers with essential expenses. Cassidy, who returned to art in 2020 after a career in cancer research, now has a two- to three-month waiting list for commissions and works in colored pencils, pastels, and oils.

North Carolina Museum of Art Winston-Salem will soon open new downtown gallery

The North Carolina Museum of Art Winston-Salem, formerly known as SECCA, will open a new downtown gallery on 4th Street this summer while renovations continue at its permanent location in Buena Vista. The space, located near where the museum first opened as an artist-run gallery 70 years ago, will host outdoor concerts, vinyl nights, and exhibitions. The inaugural show, titled "Unboxed," features works from 13 North Carolina artists who participated in the museum's Portable Gallery program, which commissions contemporary art for local school systems. The gallery opens July 16th.

La storica discoteca Paradiso di Rimini si trasforma in un polo per l’arte. La storia

The historic Paradiso nightclub in Rimini, Italy, which opened in 1957 and became one of Europe's most famous discos, is being transformed into a cultural hub. Acquired at auction in 2018 by Filo Srl after years of abandonment, the site underwent extensive renovation beginning in 2023. The new venue, named Casa Paradiso Art Gallery, is set to open between October and November 2026. It will feature art exhibitions, fashion shows, and corporate events, housed in a sustainable building that retains symbolic elements of its past, such as the iconic entrance gate.

June's First Friday Art Walk in Springfield offers all-ages activities

Springfield's First Friday Art Walk on June 5 offers a wide range of all-ages activities, including gallery openings, author readings, live jazz, and a community block party. Participating venues such as Formed: An Artist Collective, Obelisk Home, Hotel Vandivort, and the Park Central Branch Library will feature new exhibitions, hands-on crafts, and extended hours until 10 p.m. The event is organized by the Springfield Regional Arts Council and includes contributions from local artists like Andi Snethern, Hailey Paige, and Colby Kern.

Zig Zag Gallery marks 15 years with Art Gala

Zig Zag Gallery in Kalamunda, Western Australia, is celebrating its 15th anniversary with an Art Gala and the annual Kalamunda Art Awards exhibition. The milestone event, set for June 6–28, 2026, will feature works from artists who have exhibited at the gallery over its history, alongside new participants. The awards include judged prizes for painting, sculpture, and environmentally focused works, as well as a People’s Choice Award voted by visitors.

Ellsworth, coastal communities in spotlight: Courthouse Gallery celebrates 20 years with exhibitions, gallery talk

Courthouse Gallery in Ellsworth, Maine, is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a series of exhibitions and a gallery talk. The milestone event highlights the gallery's role in showcasing regional artists and engaging the coastal community through visual arts programming over the past two decades.

Best Bets: Suburban museums open new exhibitions

Several suburban museums are opening new exhibitions, as reported by the Daily Herald. The article highlights a range of shows at local institutions, offering visitors fresh opportunities to engage with art and culture outside major city centers.

Gainesville Fine Arts Association to host Studio Tour Preview Exhibition on Friday

The Gainesville Fine Arts Association (GFAA) will host a Studio Tour Preview Exhibition starting May 27 at its Main Gallery, showcasing works from artists participating in the annual GFAA Artist Studio Tour. The preview runs alongside the exhibition “Art In The Hammock,” with an opening reception and kickoff party on May 29 during Artwalk Gainesville. The Studio Tour itself takes place May 30-31, and both exhibitions remain on view through June 19. The events are free and open to the public, with a newly expanded gift shop and locally created artwork available for purchase.

Locals shine in statewide art exhibition

The article reports that local artists have been recognized in a statewide art exhibition, with their works selected for display. The exhibition highlights the talent and creativity emerging from the regional community, showcasing a range of artistic styles and mediums.

At the Galleries for May 28, 2026

The article titled 'At the Galleries for May 28, 2026' from 27east provides a roundup of current art exhibitions and gallery shows opening or ongoing on that date. It highlights specific venues, artists, and featured works, offering a guide for local audiences to visit and engage with visual art in the region.

Discover Napa Valley Museum’s Must See Art and Culture This Memorial Day Weekend as Millions Travel Through California: All You Need to Know

Travel And Tour World reports that the Napa Valley Museum is promoting its art and culture offerings for Memorial Day weekend, anticipating millions of travelers passing through California. The museum highlights must-see exhibitions and cultural experiences to attract visitors during the holiday travel period.

Inspired Minds - Young Artist Exhibition

The article announces the 'Inspired Minds - Young Artist Exhibition' hosted by TAPinto, a local news outlet. It highlights a showcase of works by young artists, likely from the community, presented in a gallery or public space.

King-Lincoln Bronzeville to get new grocery and art space in June

A new grocery store and art space is set to open in June in the King-Lincoln Bronzeville neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio, as reported by The Columbus Dispatch. The development aims to address food access while integrating a dedicated area for visual art exhibitions and community programming.