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Arts Listings: Week of May 21, 2026

This article is a local arts listings roundup for the week of May 21, 2026, in Ventura County, California. It announces theater productions including "Firebringer," "Mrs. Doubtfire," "Zapalooza," and "The Wolves," along with art exhibitions at venues such as the Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts, Camarillo Art Center, Dama Gallery, the Mexican Consulate in Oxnard, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, and UBS. It also includes a call for artists from the Arts Council of the Conejo Valley and an open call from Dama Gallery.

Claremont Art Walk

The Claremont Art Walk will take place on Saturday, June 6, from 5 to 8 p.m., featuring exhibitions at multiple venues across Claremont. Highlights include Marciano Martinez's "Plein Air Art Exhibition" at Claremont Heritage's Ginger Elliott Gallery, "Art Hall Projects 1: Manuel López" at Benton Museum of Art, and works by Kikesa Kimbwala DeRobles and David Pion-Berlin at the Claremont Chamber of Commerce. Other participating locations include Claremont Lewis Museum of Art, Hotel Casa 425, Pomona Valley Art Association, Studio C, and Village Dance Arts, with a sensory-friendly viewing from 4:30 to 5 p.m.

Art Notes, May 20

This article, titled 'Art Notes, May 20,' is a roundup of local art events and exhibitions on Long Beach Island, New Jersey. It highlights Alexander Taylor's solo exhibit 'Washed Upon the Shore' at the Ocean County Library in Surf City, featuring his marine-life paintings created with purified ocean water. Other events include summer art classes by Jamie Jarka at multiple venues, the 'Art in Bloom' floral design event at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences, and ongoing shows at the Pine Shores Art Association's galleries. The article also announces a deadline for the LBIF 'Coast' exhibition.

Art Notes, May 13

Artist and teacher Jamie Jarka, creator of the popular Milo the Seagull mascot for Long Beach Island, has expanded her merchandise to Ron Jon Surf Shop in Ship Bottom, selling prints, stickers, magnets, and nightlights. Jarka will also teach weekly summer art classes at three Island venues: Bayview Park in Brant Beach, Firefly Gallery in Surf City, and Sea Shell Resort and Beach Club in Beach Haven, with schedules and pricing detailed for each location. Additionally, the article covers the 51st annual Art in Bloom movement, with events at Pine Shores Art Association's Stafford gallery and the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences (LBIF), where garden club members create floral arrangements inspired by artworks. Other news includes the PSAA Tuckerton Art Center's "Blooming Spring" show, a "Glimpses of America" exhibition at Beach Haven Borough Gallery, and a call for South Jersey photographers to submit work for an LBIF photography exhibition and fundraiser celebrating LBI lifeguards.

Cedars Union in Dallas Opens Call for 6th Artist Cohort

The Cedars Union, a nonprofit arts incubator in Dallas, has opened applications for its sixth cohort of artists. The 18-month program offers affordable studio spaces (64–200 sq ft at $1.60/sq ft), 24/7 access to communal workspaces with woodworking, printing, and textile equipment, plus critiques, workshops, lectures, and exhibitions. The jury includes Emily Budd, Thomas Feulmer, Christina Hahn, Ade Omotosho, and Ahava Silkey-Jones. Applications close June 12, 2026, with the cohort running September 1, 2026 to February 29, 2028.

ENTERTAINMENT: AMFA opens Young Arkansas Artists exhibition; UCA Public Appearances sets 2026-27 season

The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts (AMFA) in Little Rock opens the 65th Young Arkansas Artists exhibition on Saturday, featuring 52 artworks selected by a panel of museum and art professionals. The exhibition expands to four works per grade, K-12, and includes a "Best in Class" award chosen by grand juror Celeste Alexander. The show runs through July 26 in the Robyn and John Horn Gallery, with free admission and related activities at the museum's Windgate Art School.

McEvoy Gallery Open House & Art Sale

Newtown resident and artist Dick McEvoy will open his studio to the public for the first time in five years during a weekend open house and art sale at McEvoy Art Gallery, 51 Taunton Lake Road, on June 13-14, 2026, from 1-4 pm each day. Peter Hastings Falk, chief curator and editor of RediscoveredMasters, describes McEvoy as a master of pastels who later turned to large-scale oil paintings, blending Impressionist and Abstract Expressionist techniques with a continued focus on recognizable landscapes.

Art Exhibit 'Color in Motion' by Lucy C. Pierpont at Shutter Speed Through June 13

The Art Gallery at Shutter Speed Photo in Middlebury, Connecticut, is hosting an exhibit titled "Color in Motion" by artist Lucy C. Pierpont, on display through June 13. Pierpont, a Middlebury native now living in Woodbury, has a background in marketing and graphic design and has shown her work at numerous local venues including the Mattatuck Museum, Hartwick College, and the Kent Memorial Library.

Arts Listings: Week of June 4, 2026

This article is a local arts listings roundup for the week of June 4, 2026, published by Google News. It lists theater performances including "Annie Jr.," "Avenue Q," "Enemies of a Hometown," "Heist on Crow Island," and "Ode to La Pachuca," along with art exhibitions at venues such as Camarillo Art Center, Chapter 30 Creative Studios, Museum of Ventura County, and Studio Channel Islands. It also includes an open call for artists from Dama Gallery and an audition notice for "Steel Magnolias."

City College art faculty showcase their work in the Kondos Gallery

Sacramento City College's Kondos Gallery has opened its spring faculty exhibition, “The Other Half; SCC Art Faculty,” featuring works by five full-time art professors in painting, printmaking, mixed media, ceramics, and sculpture. A reception was held on April 30, 2026, attended by librarian Antonio López and others. The gallery, originally opened in the 1930s, was renamed after noted California artist Gregory Kondos, who served as its director in the mid-1970s until his retirement in 1982.

Regional exhibition of Ohio Collage Society opening May 29 at Coburn Art Gallery

The Coburn Art Gallery at Ashland University in Ashland, Ohio, will host a regional exhibition featuring 70 works by members of the Ohio Collage Society from May 29 through July 24. The free opening reception takes place on May 29 from 6 to 7:30 p.m., showcasing two-dimensional and three-dimensional collages that explore diverse materials and techniques. Featured artists include Anita Burgess, Nancy S. Sotka, Mary Ann Sedivy, and others.

Art, museum exhibits in Kenosha, Racine counties this week

This article highlights a series of art exhibitions and events taking place in Kenosha and Racine counties this week. The Anderson Arts Center in Kenosha is hosting a watercolor exhibition in collaboration with the Watercolor USA Honor Society through May 24. Additionally, the Kenosha Art Association is offering a Tatakizome (hammering plants) Flower Printing class with instructor Jill Montgomery. In Racine, an exhibition titled "Flying Kites in a Windless World" featuring works by Vanessa Filley continues.

Richmond art museum brings historic pieces across Virginia

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) brought its traveling "Artmobile" exhibit to Harrisonburg, Virginia, as part of a statewide tour celebrating America's 250th anniversary. The mobile exhibit, housed in a semitrailer, featured historic paintings, photographs, and engravings depicting major events in American history, including the founding of the nation, the Civil War, and the Civil Rights movement. The free exhibit visited downtown Harrisonburg on Friday and Saturday, drawing local visitors who appreciated the opportunity to see pieces from the Richmond-based museum's collection without traveling to the capital.

Does Guelph have the smallest art gallery in Canada?

Guelph's 10 x 10 Gallery, possibly the smallest art gallery in Canada, opened at the end of December at Boarding House Arts. The inaugural exhibition, 'measuring 10x10,' featured 13 ten-inch by ten-inch works by 13 artists from the building. Curator Heejung Shin, who studied fine art at the University of Waterloo and is pursuing a master of fine arts at the University of Guelph, revived the space previously occupied by Capacity 3 Gallery. The current exhibition, 'Unboxed,' curated by Laurie Skantzos, features works by Ian Leach and David Brown and runs until June 26.

Bob’s Art Blog: May June Begin?

Bob MacGinnes reflects on May 2026 events in Harrisburg, including his 75th birthday coinciding with the 98th International Juried Art Show at the Art Association of Harrisburg, whose winners were announced. He highlights the exhibition "American Identity: Restoring the Susquehanna’s Artistic Legacy" at the Susquehanna Art Museum, curated by Rob Evans and Rachel O’Connor, which is setting attendance records. The article also pays tribute to Contrena Baltimore, outgoing president of The Civic Club of Harrisburg, recognizing her leadership and initiatives such as the 2nd Annual Black History in the Arts Events.

Happenings for June

The UCLA Film & Television Archive’s annual Celebration of Iranian Cinema returns to the Hammer Museum, screening Iranian films over three weekends in June 2026, starting with the Canadian drama *Mortician*. The Hammer also hosts a lunchtime art talk on Edgar Calel’s installation, a Bloomsday celebration of James Joyce’s *Ulysses*, and a screening of *Like Water for Chocolate* as part of a Food and Film series. Additionally, the Geffen Playhouse presents the Los Angeles premiere of *Angry, Raucous, and Shamelessly Gorgeous*, a new comedy by Pearl Cleage and LaTanya Richardson Jackson about an aging actress.

Mattress Factory | Member Preview: Akea Brionne

The Mattress Factory, in partnership with Pedantic Arts Residency, is hosting a member preview event for artist-in-residence Akea Brionne on October 16, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at its 1414 Monterey Annex location in Pittsburgh. Attendees will have exclusive access to Brionne's new solo exhibition installation, followed by a reception with the artist and light refreshments.

BmoreArt’s Picks: May 26 – June 1

BmoreArt's Picks for May 26 – June 1 highlights a week of art events in Baltimore, including the closing of Asia North 2026 at the SNF Parkway Theatre with performances and film shorts, a pop-up exhibition titled 'Queer Manifesto' at The Club Car featuring works by East and Southeast Asian queer artists, and a student exhibition at the Baltimore Design School. Other events include a talk by Bria Sterling-Wilson at the Baltimore Museum of Art, a photography exhibition at the Walters Art Museum, and open studios in Greenmount West.

From soccer opera to British pubs, here are thrilling ways to celebrate World Cup

The article lists various ways to celebrate the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Tarrant County, Texas, including watch parties at sports bars like The Londoner and Malone's Pub, outdoor screenings at Sundance Square, and themed events at hotels and backyards. It also highlights several art-related activities, such as the "More Than a Match" exhibition at the Arlington Museum of Art featuring World Cup memorabilia and contemporary art, a painting by Jess Collins at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, and a "Summer of Soccer" installation of painted soccer balls by local artists in downtown Fort Worth.

Summer at the Pearl Fincher Museum: Fun for the whole family starts June 13

The Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts announces its 2026 summer programming, including Summer Art Camps for ages 5 to 13 running June 16 through July 31, with weekly themes such as "Color World" and "Kinetic Canvas." The museum will also open two exhibitions on June 13: "Chromatica: A World in Color" in the Main Gallery, organized like a color wheel with works from Texas and beyond, and "Fragments, Remnants, and Remains" by artist Curtis Gannon in the Cole Gallery. Additional activities include a Maker Space, Wild Art Wednesdays, and a free artist talk by children's author and illustrator Steven Weinberg on June 19.

Artist Cable Griffith Takes You Where the Woods Get Weird

Burien artist Cable Griffith creates eerie, video game-influenced paintings of Pacific Northwest forests, featuring unsettlingly bright landscapes, giants, and UFOs. His work has earned commissions and exhibitions across Washington, including a glass tile mosaic at the Redmond Downtown light rail station and shows at the Tacoma Art Museum and the Museum of Northwest Art. Griffith also serves as department chair and associate professor at Seattle University’s Cornish College of Arts. In a Q&A, he discusses his move to Washington, the influence of video games like 'The Legend of Zelda,' and the challenges of creating public art.

Nanaimo landscape artist showcasing work at Art 10 Gallery this June and July

Landscape artist Eileen Williamson is presenting her solo exhibition "Wanderings" at the Art 10 Gallery in Nanaimo North Town Centre throughout June and July 2026. The show features bold acrylic landscape paintings inspired by Vancouver Island locations, including works like *Over the Rise* (based on Westwood Lake) and *Storm Glow*. Williamson, who began her art journey as a child with pen and ink before studying graphic arts at Capilano, cites influences such as Salvador Dalí and Peter Paul Rubens. An opening reception is scheduled for June 13, and her paintings are also available for purchase on her website.

'Art shouldn't be underestimated': Northfield Mount Hermon student artist steps into the spotlight with solo exhibit in New York City

Bonnie Keren He, a 17-year-old senior at Northfield Mount Hermon, has achieved a solo exhibition at Flushing Town Hall in New York City, showcasing self-portraits that explore her Asian American identity and maternal love. Her journey began as a frustrated five-year-old using art to express heartbreak, and has since included winning the Congressional Art Competition for New York's Sixth District, with her painting now displayed at the U.S. Capitol. He donated $1,830 from the exhibit to Twice As Smart, an after-school program for at-risk children, and her work reflects her Chinese heritage, inspired by her grandfather's calligraphy and family artistic legacy.

Thomas Deaton

New Orleans artist Thomas Deaton creates bright, colorful surreal geometric paintings of the Gulf Coast landscape, inspired by ghosts, witches, and monsters since childhood. His work explores themes of decay, renewal, and climate change, often depicting New Orleans as "perpetually submerged in a metaphorical flood." Deaton, 37, holds degrees from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and the University of Iowa, and his background in printmaking—especially Japanese City Pop artists like Hiroshi Nagai—informs his "printerly" style. One of his paintings was featured in the 2024-25 citywide international contemporary art exhibit.

Young artists inspired by Van Gogh

Newcastle City Library hosted a week-long programme of free arts activities inspired by Vincent Van Gogh, culminating in a competition for children to win tickets to the upcoming immersive exhibition 'Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience' at Utilita Arena Newcastle. International artist Alexander Millar visited the library to meet young participants and view their artwork, praising their creativity and imagination.

Plein Air Painting week 🖼️

The 2026 Boulder County Plein Air Festival, organized by Open Studios, kicks off with 50 Colorado artists painting outdoors across the county. Public paint-outs will take place at Chautauqua Park on June 2 and at the Boulder Farmers Market on June 3, where visitors can watch artists work and ask questions. The event, co-founded in 2017 by Boulder artist Lindsay Ternes and former Open Studios executive director Cindy Sepucha, celebrates plein air painting despite natural hazards like bugs and weather. This year marks a deliberate local focus, limiting participation to Colorado artists to highlight the region's high concentration of artists per capita.

Boulder’s plein air festival unites 50 artists outdoors, painting in real time

Boulder’s Open Studios is launching the 2026 Boulder County Plein Air Festival, bringing together 50 Colorado artists to paint outdoors on location across the county. The festival includes two free public paint-outs at Chautauqua Park on June 2 and the Boulder Farmers Market on June 3, where visitors can watch artists work and ask questions. This year’s event marks a deliberate shift to a local focus, limiting participation to Colorado artists and prioritizing Open Studios members and those from Boulder County. The festival culminates in a final exhibit of works created during the week.

Breckenridge sculpture students recreate Calder-inspired circus exhibition

Breckenridge High School sculpture students, led by art teacher Randy Olson, ended the school year by recreating a circus-themed exhibition inspired by Alexander Calder's 1926 work "Calder's Circus." Students created beasts, characters, and imaginative pieces using metal fabrication techniques like cutting and welding, with materials donated by Red River Valley & Western Railroad (spikes) and Valley Fab and Repair (scrap metal).

Welcome to the University Art Museum

The article introduces the Binghamton University Art Museum, located in the Fine Arts Building on campus, highlighting its role as a dynamic public space since its founding in 1967. It details the museum's permanent collection of over 5,000 objects spanning classical antiquity to contemporary works, along with its student-intern program that allows undergraduates to curate exhibitions and work in various museum departments. Four specific highlights are featured: the Kenneth C. Lindsay Study Room, sculptor Ed Wilson, Henry Moore's bronze "Reclining Figure on Pedestal," and a mysterious 17th-century Nuvolone painting cut into six pieces and reassembled.

Lancaster gallery hosts exhibition of paintings and drawings from self-taught artist

King Street Arts in Lancaster is hosting an exhibition titled 'Not all Rainbows and Sunshine' featuring paintings and drawings by self-taught artist Thom Draven. The show runs from May 27 to June 6 and includes works like 'Disconnection,' created as part of Draven's ongoing mental health journey.