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Museums and cultural centers to check out in Anchorage

The article is a guide to museums and cultural centers in Anchorage, Alaska, highlighting the Anchorage Museum and the Alaska Native Heritage Center as primary destinations. It details the Anchorage Museum's permanent and rotating exhibitions, such as "Living Our Cultures, Sharing Our Heritage" and "Art of the North," and previews upcoming shows like "Tricksters and Sourdoughs." It also describes the immersive, outdoor-focused experience offered by the Alaska Native Heritage Center.

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Solvang Fine Art opens in heart of tourist district

A new gallery called Solvang Fine Art has opened at 482 First Street in Solvang, California, specializing in historic fine prints by American and European artists like Rembrandt and Salvador Dalí. It will also feature contemporary landscape paintings by prominent California artists, particularly those from the Central Coast.

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Grand opening of Quincy Art Gallery on 6th set for April 25 | Daily Gate City - Keokuk, Iowa

The Quincy Art Center is opening a new downtown gallery called Quincy Art Gallery on 6th at 127 N. 6th Street in Quincy, Illinois. The grand opening event on Saturday, April 25 will feature work from five artists, scheduled artist talks, a wheel throwing demonstration, and light refreshments.

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Kuala Lumpur looks set to enter its “museum moment” this year

Kuala Lumpur is experiencing a surge of new museum and gallery openings, signaling a significant expansion of its cultural infrastructure. Key developments include the recent opening of the heritage site Seri Negara and the restored Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad, with major upcoming projects like the Merdeka Textile Museum and the Muara Arts gallery set to launch later in 2026.

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Local art gallery to host first Salmon Arm exhibition from the Federation of Canadian Artists

Atelier Gallery in Salmon Arm will host "Springing Forth," the first exhibition in the city from the Federation of Canadian Artists' Thompson Nicola Shuswap Chapter. The show runs from May 1 to May 16 and features works by artists from the Shuswap, Kamloops, and Okanagan regions, selected through a peer jury process.

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Photography of Stephen Texiera at Amherst Town Hall Art Gallery

The Amherst Town Hall Art Gallery will host an exhibition of giclée prints by local photographer Stephen Texeira, opening on April 23rd. The show coincides with the return of Amherst Arts Night Plus, and the public is invited to a free reception with the artist that evening, featuring refreshments and music.

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Call for entries for 77th Grand Detour Arts Festival underway

The Grand Detour Arts Festival committee is now accepting applications from artists for its 77th annual event, scheduled for September 13 at the John Deere Historic Site. The juried show is open to all artists and artisans working in original media, including painting, sculpture, jewelry, and crafts, and features cash awards and a Best of Show prize with no sales commission charged. Applications for a separate student art exhibit are also being accepted, with submissions due by August 22.

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MAA opens ‘Variations’ national art exhibit

The Marblehead Arts Association (MAA) launched its fourth annual 'Variations' national art exhibition, drawing over 400 attendees. The show features 190 selected works from nearly 800 submissions across fine art, photography, and 3D categories, judged by artists Christina Grace Mastrangelo, Lou Jones, and Simon Kogan. Prizes were awarded in each category, and curator Paul McMahan arranged the galleries thematically to emphasize the exhibition's focus on diverse interpretations.

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Graduating Seniors, LSAA Artists' Works on Display

Northern Michigan University's DeVos Art Museum is hosting two concurrent exhibitions. The first is the NMU School of Art & Design Senior Exhibition, featuring capstone projects from graduating seniors across various media, with a closing ceremony on May 1. The second is "Celebrating Legacy: Lake Superior Art Association in the Permanent Collection," a group show marking the LSAA's 75th anniversary by displaying works by past and present members from the museum's holdings.

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Student art and design work showcased in annual Julio Fine Arts Gallery exhibition

The Julio Fine Arts Gallery at Loyola University will host its 2026 Annual Student Exhibition from April 13 to May 4, featuring work nominated by faculty from art and design classes. A reception and awards ceremony on April 23 will include prizes for studio art and photography, judged by artist-in-residence Jaz Erenberg.

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Muskegon Museum of Art hosting tasting event featuring local breweries, food vendors

The Muskegon Museum of Art is hosting its annual On Tap & Uncorked event, a 21+ evening that combines gallery viewing with tastings from thirteen local beverage vendors and seven food vendors. Tickets are priced between $40 and $60, with proceeds supporting the museum's programming.

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NEPA Philharmonic & Everhart Museum Panel Discussion | Scranton, PA | NEPA Events

The Everhart Museum in Scranton, Pennsylvania, will host a panel discussion on April 30, 2026, featuring astronaut and artist Nicole Stott, composer Amanda Lee Falkenberg, projection designer Camilla Tassi, and museum curator James Lansing. The event will explore the connections between the NEPA Philharmonic's upcoming "Planets, Moons, & Star Wars" concert and the museum's "Hubble Space Telescope: New Views of the Universe" exhibition.

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Niagara Falls juried art show puts out call for artists

The Niagara Falls culture committee is accepting submissions for its annual juried art exhibition. Local artists have until May 30 to submit up to two original works in mediums like painting, photography, fibre, and digital art, with selected artists notified in June. The exhibition will run from August 6 to November 7 at the Atrium Gallery in The Exchange, featuring cash awards for emerging artists, the mayor's selection, and best in show.

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100 Mile House’s Parkside Art Gallery looking for new volunteers

Parkside Art Gallery in 100 Mile House, British Columbia, is actively seeking new volunteers to help maintain its operations. The gallery, which has been a free, community-run space for 26 years, relies entirely on volunteers from the South Cariboo Arts and Culture Society to stay open five days a week.

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May 2026 Exhibitions

Several galleries and a museum in Columbus's Short North arts district are opening new exhibitions for May 2026. Highlights include a women's group show at Sean Christopher Gallery Ohio, environmental abstract paintings by Annette Poitau at Marcia Evans Gallery, a spring-themed solo exhibition by Amy Adams at Sharon Weiss Gallery, and a salon exhibition at 24 Lincoln St. Gallery & Art Studios. The Columbus Museum of Art at the Pizzuti is presenting the first U.S. museum survey of Bahamian conceptual artist Tavares Strachan, featuring his 'Encyclopedia of Invisibility'.

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Rutherglen exhibition highlights creativty of local artists

A community-led exhibition titled 'We Are Rutherglen' is being held at the Number 18 Venue in Rutherglen, Scotland. The show features work from 14 local artists across various media, including painting, drawing, and sculpture, and is part of the town's 900th-anniversary celebrations. Entry is free, with several viewing dates remaining in April.

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Local Art Exhibit to Support Rural Arts Education Through 100% Benefit

Artist Mike Clann is presenting a solo exhibition titled 'Faces & Places' at the ARTS Ross Gallery in Fayetteville. The show features a retrospective of his paintings from the last twenty years, and all proceeds from sales will be donated to support children's arts education programs run by the organization ARTS.

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Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit set to re-open

The Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD) is preparing to reopen to the public after a prolonged closure. The reopening is generating significant local excitement, with a preview video offering a first look at what visitors can expect.

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NCCU’s art museum creates space for student expression, social commentary

North Carolina Central University's Art Museum hosted the "New Horizons" Exhibition, a juried showcase of student work across disciplines like fashion, studio art, graphic design, and animation. The event, which ran from March 22 to April 26, featured nearly 50 student artists and community members, with participants explaining their creative processes and the meanings behind pieces like Natna Kesete's "This Can't Be America."

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Inside the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco’s 2026 Gala

The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco (FAMSF) held its 2026 gala, a major fundraising event attended by prominent figures from the city's art, philanthropy, and social circles. The event featured notable attendees including artist Andy Goldsworthy, museum director Thomas Campbell, and major donors like Dede Wilsey and Mayor Daniel Lurie.

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Popular Bradford city centre art gallery to shut next month after eight years

Trapezium Gallery, a volunteer-run art space in Bradford city centre, is closing on June 18 after nearly eight years. Its closure is a direct result of the redevelopment of the Kirkgate Shopping Centre, where it has occupied three different shop units since its founding in 2018.

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New Art Exhibition: Into The Wild Opens In Kilkee

Artist Gina O'Connor has opened a new exhibition titled 'Into the Wild' in Kilkee, Ireland. The exhibition features her latest collection of works, which are inspired by the Atlantic landscape of the west coast, focusing on its colour, movement, and energy.

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‘Nothing to See Here’: The UAG Commemorates its temporary closing with a party After-Hours

The University Art Gallery (UAG) at the University of Pittsburgh held an 'After-Hours Party' titled 'Nothing to See Here' to mark its temporary closure for renovations. The event transformed the gallery into an underground club-like atmosphere with a DJ, graffiti, and construction-themed decor, offering screenings, photo shoots, and interactive art critiques to students and the Pittsburgh community.

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New gallery celebrating craftmanship and art opens

The historic Hopton Hall Estate has opened a new gallery in Ashbourne, England, called the Hopton Hall Gallery. The gallery, housed in an 18th-century building that previously served as a butcher's, clockmaker's, and draper's shop, is the creation of estate owners Chris and Andi Harvey. Its inaugural exhibition, 'Brushed Light: Atmospheric Watercolours,' features works by local artists, and the gallery will host a rotating program of exhibitions and events through at least May 2027.

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New gallery celebrating craftmanship and art opens

Chris and Andi Harvey, owners of the Hopton Hall Estate, have opened the Hopton Hall Gallery in Ashbourne. The gallery, housed in a renovated 18th-century building, launched with the exhibition 'Brushed Light: Atmospheric Watercolours' featuring local artists and will host a rotating program of shows through May 2027.

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From the Darkroom recalls Springfield's Civil War centennial exhibit

The Springfield News-Leader, in partnership with the Springfield-Greene County Library District, is publishing a historical photograph from its archives. The 1961 image shows Kenneth M. Shuck, director of the Springfield Art Museum, examining Civil War artifacts—including a saber, a drum, and a painting of Union General Nathaniel Lyon—in preparation for a centennial exhibition.

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Photography exhibit awards announced at Coliseum opening

The Coliseum Museum opened its third annual Focus on Photography Art Exhibit on April 10 with an awards reception. The exhibition, running through May 16, features 59 works by 29 artists across various photographic mediums, and includes a public vote for a People's Choice award.

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New art exhibition from local artist open at Dorset venue until May 4

Local artist James Green, professionally known as 'The Artful Green,' has launched a new solo exhibition at Drax Studio in Canford Cliffs, Poole. Running until May 4, the showcase features a body of work created through a singular, unrevised process where each painting is completed in a single pass without later corrections or modifications.

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Three exhibits: Figures, charcoal and celebration

Artist and curator Kat Knutsen has launched "Curious Figure 3," the third iteration of an exhibition series dedicated to the human form. Now hosted at the Star Store building in New Bedford, the show features 42 artists from across 21 states, including notable works by Joe Vaux and Judith Peck. The exhibition's move to the Star Store follows the displacement of the Co-Creative Center from its original location due to private development.

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Awards presented at 3rd annual Focus on Photography art exhibit reception in Oregon

The Coliseum Museum in Oregon hosted the opening reception for its third annual Focus on Photography art exhibit, where Judge Danielle Koenig announced the competition winners. Glenn Bodish received the Best of Show award for his work “Pakistani Elder Making Lassi,” leading a group of winners that included Bob Cholke, Stephonie A. Schmitz, and Steve Toole. The exhibition features 59 works by 29 different artists, showcasing a range of techniques from traditional film to digital and mixed media.

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