A Night at the museum

Artis—Naples is hosting its free Art After Hours program at The Baker Museum throughout the summer, offering free admission on the last Wednesday of each month through August from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The program features live music by local musicians and allows visitors to explore current exhibitions in a relaxed evening setting. Museum Director and Chief Curator Courtney A. McNeil and Director of Education & Community Partnerships Dave Aulenbach highlight the program's role in making art accessible to the community.

Great Neck Library to host Rosemary Wilson Sloggatt art exhibit in June

The Great Neck Library in New York will host an exhibition of paintings by artist Rosemary Wilson Sloggatt titled "Among Children 2026: Paintings and Portraits by Rosemary Wilson Sloggatt" from June 1 to June 30. The show includes a Kids' Reception on June 3 and an Artist Reception on June 20. Sloggatt, who studied at Parsons School of Design and Otis Art Institute, has taught art in the Great Neck Public Schools for over 25 years.

Water Spring Middle student receives recognition in The Dalí Museum exhibition

Elora Shouse, a sixth-grader at Water Spring Middle School in Orange County, Florida, received an honorable mention in The Dalí Museum's 2026 Student Surrealist Art Exhibition. The annual juried show features work from Florida middle and high school students, with this year's theme titled "The Surreal Self: Personal Symbols, Stories and Portraits." The statewide exhibition runs through August 2 at The Dalí Museum.

Penarth artist holds first exhibition after a lifetime of painting

Stephen Stokes, a 66-year-old retired kitchen business owner from Penarth, Wales, has staged his first-ever art exhibition after a lifetime of painting. The show, held at Llanover Hall Arts Centre in Cardiff, features works spanning decades, including portraits, still lifes, and scenes painted from life. Stokes, who studied at art college in Liverpool in the 1980s, was inspired by post-Impressionist masters like Matisse, Van Gogh, and Monet. Around 80 people attended the opening, and several visitors expressed interest in purchasing his work, though he had not initially priced the pieces.

Pajaro Valley student art exhibit showcases artistic skills of all grade levels

The Pajaro Valley Unified School District held an opening ceremony for its Annual Art Exhibition at the Watsonville Civic Plaza, showcasing hundreds of works by students from transitional kindergarten through high school seniors. The exhibition, which will remain on display for up to a year, features a variety of media including watercolors, charcoal drawings, photographs, collages, and mixed media, with subjects ranging from local landmarks to portraits of Frida Kahlo and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Art teachers like Itzel Vega of Landmark Elementary School collaborated to curate projects that represent each school, highlighting student creativity and problem-solving, such as first grader Aleyda Carrillo's collage of a crowned brontosaurus.

Color them talented: Teen artists offered big scholarship money

Two Illinois high school seniors, Dashiell Speir and Hazel Anderson, received substantial art-school scholarship offers after participating in the Illinois High School Art Exhibition's northern regional show. Speir, a student at Downers Grove North High School, was offered $524,000 in scholarships, while Anderson, from Central High School in Burlington, received $372,000 in offers. Speir plans to attend the College of DuPage before transferring to a four-year school, and Anderson intends to enroll at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

Where to see artworks in Marin

This article is a comprehensive listing of art exhibitions and events across Marin County, California, from May through August 2025. It includes details on dozens of shows at venues such as the Belvedere Tiburon Library, Anthony Meier, Blunk Space, Bolinas Museum, Gallery Route One, and many others, featuring works by artists like Carol Thomas, Saif Azzuz, Ian Collings, and Drew Frazier. The listings cover photography, painting, sculpture, and mixed-media exhibits, with opening receptions, artist talks, and benefit events noted.

Inside the new gallery of photography nonprofit FotoFocus, open today in OTR

The FotoFocus Center, a new 14,700 square-foot gallery and arts center in Cincinnati's Over-the-Rhine neighborhood, opens today after more than five years of planning. Designed by local architect Jose Garcia, the building features a grayscale exterior that shifts from black to white, referencing photography, and a stairwell modeled after a camera's viewfinder. The inaugural exhibition, "Big Tent," showcases 55 artists from Cincinnati, the U.S., and abroad, inspired by Amanda Gorman's poem "In This Place (An American Lyric)." Artistic director Kevin Moore says the space allows year-round programming beyond the organization's existing biennial festival.

ICYMI: From the Princeton Art Museum to the Present Day Club – Docents on the Wall

An exhibition titled "Docents on the Wall" was held at the Present Day Club in Princeton, NJ, featuring artwork created by docents from the Princeton University Art Museum. The show included paintings, photographs, weaving, and collage by participating artists Laura Berlik, Hetty Baiz, Dee Gozonsky, Judy Langille, Denise McDaniel, Elizabeth Quatrano, Ellen Rogers, Connie Shaffer, and Adria Sherman. Notable works included Denise McDaniel's "Nassau Hall" and Hetty Baiz's richly textured piece.

Art exhibition at P.E.I. Farm Centre features work of Wendy Jones

The P.E.I. Farm Centre in Charlottetown is hosting an exhibition titled "Chaos Corralled: Art Harvested from the Heart of Havoc" by Belle River artist Wendy Jones, running from May 20 to June 30. The show features paintings and photographs, with an opening reception on May 20 where Jones will demonstrate fluid art techniques and offer visitors a chance to create their own miniature pour paintings.

Beyond the Mission Statement: Everhart Museum

The Everhart Museum in Scranton, Pennsylvania, celebrates 119 years of connecting the community to art, science, and natural history. Founded in 1908 by Civil War surgeon Dr. Isaiah Everhart, the museum has evolved from a cultural centerpiece during the Industrial Revolution into a regional attraction featuring fossils, taxidermy, folk art, and traveling exhibits. Recent highlights include a NASA exhibit that brought astronaut Paul Richards back to the museum where he first visited as a child, and the museum's folk art collection is noted as one of the best in the country, with pieces borrowed by major institutions like the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Nel Chianti riapre il giardino monumentale di Villa Chigi Saracini: la storia e le mostre

Villa Chigi Saracini in Castelnuovo Berardenga, in the Chianti region of Tuscany, reopens to the public on June 6, 2026, after being acquired by the municipality. The historic neoclassical villa, designed by architect Agostino Fantastici in 1834, features a monumental three-hectare romantic park with winding paths, a neoclassical Kaffeehaus, a pond, a nymphaeum, and a three-arched bridge. The park was further enriched by Count Guido Chigi Saracini, a musician, collector, and patron who added monuments to composers and works by sculptor Tito Sarrocchi. The reopening includes guided summer tours and a free exhibition, "Armonie in Villa: Guido Chigi Saracini mecenate delle arti," opening June 7 at the Museo del Paesaggio, running through August 31, 2026.

Dopo 20 anni di chiusura un ex cinema di Padova viene recuperato e diventa una fondazione d’arte e cultura

The Fondazione Chiara e Francesco Carraro has announced the restoration of the former Cinema Altino in Padua, a historic movie theater that opened in 1951 and closed in 2006. The building, a protected modernist landmark designed by futurist architect Quirino De Giorgio, will be converted into a new cultural institution hosting exhibitions, screenings, performances, and interdisciplinary activities. The project, led by architect Giuseppe Cangialosi of studio mzc+, will transform the main 756-seat auditorium into an exhibition space and the lower Mignon cinema into a multifunctional venue. Construction is set to begin in July 2026 and is expected to last one year.

Guide to cultural festivals in Italy in early June 2026: Maiolica, Sottocasa, Torcularia Book, White Carrara, Flore, Roma Summer Fest, la Prima Estate

Guida ai festival culturali in Italia di inizio giugno 2026: Maiolica, Sottocasa, Torcularia Book, White Carrara, Flore, Roma Summer Fest, la Prima Estate

A series of cultural festivals kick off in early June 2026 across Italy, including the Festival della Maiolica in Savona and the Albisola area (June 5-7), Sottocasa Festival in Ravenna (June 12-21), Torcularia Book Festival in Langhirano (June 5-7), White Carrara in Carrara (June 5-August 30), and Attraversamenti Multipli in Rome (June 11-20). These events span ceramics, social art projects, knowledge festivals, marble urban design, and multidisciplinary performances, often set in historic or natural landscapes.

From crime to culture. In Ville Couëlle opens the first museum of the Costa Smeralda

Dalla criminalità alla cultura. A Ville Couëlle apre il primo museo della Costa Smeralda

The former Ville Couëlle complex in Sardinia's Costa Smeralda, an iconic example of organic architecture designed by French visionary Jacques Couëlle, has been officially transferred to the municipality of Arzachena after being seized from organized crime by Italy's National Agency for Seized and Confiscated Assets. The 37-million-euro property, spanning 30,000 square meters in the Abbiadori district, will be transformed into the first museum of the Costa Smeralda, featuring exhibition spaces, conference halls, educational labs, a bookshop, and a café.

The regeneration of Rome's former barracks begins, where the Museum of Science will also rise. Objectives and timeline of the construction site

Parte la rigenerazione delle ex caserme di Roma, dove sorgerà anche il Museo della Scienza. Obiettivi e tempi del cantiere

The Italian government, through Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP) and COIMA Sgr, has launched the regeneration of the former Guido Reni military barracks in Rome's Flaminio district. The 5-hectare site, abandoned since 2019 and located opposite the MAXXI museum, will be transformed into a mixed-use urban district including housing, retail, a hotel, green spaces, and a new Museum of Science. Demolitions are set to begin in October 2026, with the project expected to be completed by 2029. The museum will be designed by Rome-based studio ADAT, which won an international competition in 2023.

Il fotoreport Andy Rocchelli morto nel Donbass nel 2014 ha un giardino a lui dedicato a Pavia

On May 24, the Collegio Ghislieri in Pavia inaugurated the Giardino della Ricerca, a garden dedicated to photojournalist Andy Rocchelli, who was killed in 2014 in the Donbas region of Ukraine alongside human rights activist Andrei Mironov. The garden, opened on the twelfth anniversary of his death, features a commemorative plaque and includes speeches by Gherardo Colombo and Michele Serra, as well as a podcast by Agostino Zappia and Enrico Rotondi. Italian courts have ruled that Rocchelli and Mironov were killed by Ukrainian army fire, but no one has been convicted.

In Savona there is a new contemporary culture festival that aims to make tradition dialogue with the most emerging research

A Savona c’è un nuovo festival di cultura contemporanea che mira a far dialogare la tradizione con le ricerche più emergenti

A new contemporary culture festival called Brucia has launched in Savona, Italy, with its zero edition running from May 9 to 17, 2026. Organized by the under-30 association Fiammiferi, founded by Teresa Raineri, the festival transforms the Fortezza del Priamàr and Teatro Chiabrera into a diffuse laboratory of artistic practices, including performances, concerts, exhibitions, workshops, and meetings. A highlight is the solo show [Çigae] by artist Gaia De Megni, curated by Gabriele Cordì, which explores themes of return and belonging through a Ligurian lens, featuring her film 'La tigre e i gabbiani' (2019).

The Beating Heart of Austin’s Artist-Run Independent Spaces: Five Interviews to Light Your Fire

This article profiles five artist-run independent spaces in Austin, Texas, as part of Glasstire's 25th anniversary series. The author interviews Zac Traeger of the Museum of Human Achievement (MoHA), Tim McCool from GoodLuckHaveFun Gallery, MASS Gallery's Beth Schindler and Ariel Wood, Erin Cunningham and Matt Rebholz from the ICOSA Collective, and Sean Gaulager for Co-Lab Projects. These spaces operate as alternatives to commercial galleries, thriving through community effort and financial uncertainty in a rapidly gentrifying city.

It's almost over: these Paris exhibitions are set to close in June 2026.

A roundup article from Sortiraparis lists dozens of exhibitions closing in Paris and the Île-de-France region during June 2026, urging readers to visit before they end. Highlights include Sax's street-art show "La Caverne" in the crypt of the Madeleine Church (June 18–28), a free immersive ocean-themed event at the National Museum of Natural History (June 6–8), an LGBTQIA+ exhibition in an embassy garden for Pride Month, JR's monumental installation "La Caverne du Pont-Neuf" on the Pont Neuf (June 6–28), a free Sebastião Salgado photo exhibition at Paris City Hall (through June 6), and the Collectif Singulier group show in the Marais (June 5–7).

McEvoy Gallery Open House & Art Sale Planned

Newtown artist Dick McEvoy will open his studio and gallery at 51 Taunton Lake Road to the public for a weekend open house and art sale on June 13-14, 2026, from 1-4 pm each day. This is the first time in five years he has hosted such an event. McEvoy, known for his pastel landscapes and later large-scale oil paintings, synthesizes techniques from Impressionism and Abstract Expressionism, with curator Peter Hastings Falk praising his evolution into drip-action painting and his ability to reconcile seemingly opposing art movements.

Interconnectedness through Indigenous art

Seven local Indigenous artists were featured in this year's Indigenous Art exhibition at Gallery 121 in Belleville, Ontario. The exhibition, curated by Maureen Swann, showcased works including Tyler Tabobondung Rushnell's painting "Howling into the Sunset," alongside pieces by Mohawk artists David R. Maracle, Janice Brant, and Jennifer Brant, among others. The artists emphasized personal storytelling, cultural heritage, and the use of traditional materials and themes.

Where to see artworks in Marin

A comprehensive roundup of art exhibitions and events across Marin County, California, lists dozens of gallery and museum shows opening in June and July 2025. Venues include Continuum Fine Art Gallery, Bolinas Museum, Art Works Downtown, and Gallery Route One, featuring photographers like Nico van Dongen, painters like Saif Azzuz, and sculptors like Ian Collings. The article provides dates, locations, and reception details for each exhibition.

Last chance to see exhibition showcasing amazing local talent as it draws to a close

Bolton Museum's Open Art Exhibition, featuring over 240 artworks by local artists and photographers, is closing on Sunday, March 17. The show includes paintings, photography, and sculptures from creators who live, work, or study in Bolton. Grand prize winner Richard Wood received £1,000 from the Mayor for his landscape 'Ghost Chimneys', while University of Greater Manchester student Olivia Edge won the Young Artist Award for her acrylic painting 'Rewilding'.

Jeanne Roussel : « La culture ne protège pas du vote extrémiste. Mais elle peut aider »

Jeanne Roussel, the newly elected mayor of Villers-Cotterêts since March 2026, discusses the complex relationship between culture and far-right voting in her town. Despite the presence of the Cité internationale de la langue française, a flagship cultural project of Emmanuel Macron, the far-right nearly won again in local elections. Roussel acknowledges that culture does not automatically protect against extremist votes, but it can help. She outlines plans to improve local cultural infrastructure, including a neglected cinema, library, and the small Alexandre Dumas museum, and to foster better coordination between the Cité and local institutions.

Art Deco or contemporary, the most beautiful pools to cool off in Paris during the heatwave

Art déco ou contemporaines, les plus belles piscines où se rafraîchir à Paris pendant la canicule

Beaux Arts Magazine highlights six architecturally stunning swimming pools in Paris where residents can cool off during an unprecedented heatwave. The article features the Art Deco Pontoise pool (1933, by Lucien Pollet, used in films by Sautet and Kieślowski), the glamorous Molitor pool (1929, also by Pollet, birthplace of the bikini and later a street art hub), and the floating Joséphine Baker pool on the Seine, among others. Each pool is described as a heritage gem, with details on their history, design, and cultural significance.

At LACHSA, L.A.'s most important public arts school, the 'misfits' become superstars

The Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA), founded in 1984 and located on the Cal State L.A. campus, has become a premier public arts school offering conservatory-level training alongside college-prep academics. The article highlights alumni such as actor Anthony Anderson, musician Josh Groban, and visual artists Kehinde Wiley and Tomashi Jackson, who credit the school with nurturing their talents and providing a supportive, diverse environment for artistic growth.

Bristol Upfest: Europe's biggest graffiti festival turns city into 'open-air art gallery'

Bristol's Upfest, Europe's largest street art festival, has returned for 2026, transforming the city into an open-air gallery. Organizers say 150 new murals will be created across Bedminster and the city center over 17 days, with five world-renowned artists—Inkie, Insane51, My Dog Sighs, Melo, and HazardOne—redesigning Quakers Friars into Quakers Art Lane. The festival, running until 31 May, includes workshops, walking tours, panel discussions, and interactive spaces, and is expected to draw over 80,000 visitors.

The Shortlist: 7 Milwaukee art shows to put on your summer bucket list

The article highlights seven must-see art exhibitions and shows in Milwaukee for summer 2025. Key events include the 2025 Nohl Fellows show at the Haggerty Museum (June 4–Aug. 1), featuring artists Michelle Grabner, Michael Newhall, Sarah Ballard, Margaret Griffin, and the Open Kitchen collective; a three-part exhibition by local artist LIV at The Cr8tv House exploring grief and love; and the return of Luke Jerram's illuminated installation "Museum of the Moon" to the Third Ward Moon Festival (Aug. 7–9), marking the 50th anniversary of the Third Ward Association.

Sculptor Armand Saiia named ArtsNatchez’s Artist of the Month for June

Sculptor Armand Saiia has been named ArtsNatchez Gallery's Artist of the Month for June. A self-described "lone wolf," Saiia discovered his passion for art as a child in Buffalo, New York, spending countless hours at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery. Now based in Natchez, Mississippi, his exhibition at the gallery on June 13 will feature medium-sized and small sculptures, along with paintings blending realism and abstraction. His series "Fortunate Thomas" is a collaboration with the late Joan Thomas, who painted the backgrounds. One of his larger sculptures, "Subjugation," uses a log and chains to explore themes of suffering.