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article local schedule Feb 2, 2026 visibility 14 link 11 artists, 4 galleries

National Art Exhibition in Punta Gorda headlines 25 shows at SWFL art centers

Southwest Florida's art scene is bustling with 25 visual art exhibitions across more than a dozen art centers in February. The headline event is the 15th Biennial National Art Exhibition at the Visual Arts Center in Punta Gorda, a prestigious juried competition for two-dimensional art. Other notable shows include Art Center Sarasota's centennial-celebrating Annual Juried Members Show, the 'Colors in Motion' exhibition at Venice Art Center, and a dual exhibition featuring artists Susan Fraley and Rosalie Mack.

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article local schedule May 4, 2026 visibility 21 link 7 artists, 2 galleries

More than 30 exhibitions on display in May at art centers from Marco Island to Sarasota

More than 30 exhibitions are on display in May at art centers across Southwest Florida, from Marco Island to Sarasota. Venues like Art Center Sarasota host shows featuring member, regional, and nationally renowned artists, including the "North Sarasota County Schools Spring Art Show" with over 1,500 student artists, solo exhibitions by Anja Palombo and Cat Tesla, and the "Architects Who Art" show co-curated by Morris Hylton III.

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article local schedule Feb 1, 2026 visibility 18 link 6 artists, 9 galleries

Gallery Guide

A comprehensive guide lists numerous art galleries and exhibition spaces across Virginia, primarily in the Richmond area, with some in Ashland, Hanover, and Charles City. It provides details on their locations, contact information, and artistic focuses, ranging from contemporary fine art and nonprofit spaces to specialized collections like 20th-century Russian realism.

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article local schedule Jan 21, 2026 visibility 21 link 7 artists, 7 galleries

Houston’s Best Free Night Out Is an Art Opening

The article highlights Houston's vibrant gallery scene, focusing on the accessibility and social appeal of free art openings. It profiles 87-year-old Patti Lou Richardson, a regular attendee who, along with her family's "art posse," frequents openings at venues like Foltz Fine Art, Monterroso Gallery, and others across neighborhoods such as Montrose, Midtown, and the Arts District. The piece also notes resources like the Mused Houston newsletter and Glasstire magazine that help locals discover weekly events.

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article local schedule Apr 8, 2026 source 5 sources visibility 19 link 21 artists, 3 galleries

Gallery openings and exhibits in Central Oregon this week

Central Oregon’s art scene is hosting a diverse array of exhibitions this week across Bend, Sisters, Sunriver, and Redmond. Notable highlights include Jana Charl’s mixed-media showcase "This is not a Love Story" at Art Adventure Gallery, Hilary Baker’s moth-themed "Prophets" at the High Desert Museum, and a collection of literary-inspired quilts at the Deschutes Historical Museum. The offerings span various mediums, from nomadic woven macramé and custom jewelry to volcanic science explorations and historic cartography.

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article local schedule May 5, 2026 visibility 23 link 7 artists, 4 galleries

On Exhibit: Must-See Art Shows in Alexandria This May

This article highlights a variety of art exhibitions and events taking place in Alexandria, Virginia, during May 2026. Featured shows include the "Floret 2026" floral exhibit and the May 2026 Open Exhibit juried by Jowita Wyszomirska at the Art League Gallery of the Torpedo Factory Art Center, as well as the Alexandria City High School Titan Student Art Exhibition at Del Ray Artisans Gallery. Other offerings include a mask exhibit at Mount Vernon Unitarian Church, multiple ART + WINE + CHEESE soirées at Nepenthe featuring artists like Leah Sturgis, Sunny Goode, and Evelyn Dunphy, and special print exhibits at Printmakers, Inc. honoring Avis Fleming.

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article local schedule May 18, 2026 visibility 7 link 4 artists, 2 galleries

Art on the Hill

A new gallery called the Capitol Crossing Gallery of Art has opened in Washington, D.C., within the Capitol Crossing development on Capitol Hill. The gallery features over 20 artists with local connections to the DMV area, including a large lobby commission by Katherine Tzu-Lann Mann. The space is curated by Alexandra Foxworth-Hill, senior property manager for Capitol Crossing Advisors, who selects abstract works that complement the building's modern, sustainable design.

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article local schedule Feb 2, 2026 visibility 10 link 1 artist, 1 gallery

‘This is Home’ art exhibit at Gallery Main Street features East Texas artists

A new exhibition titled 'This is Home' has opened at Gallery Main Street in downtown Tyler, Texas. The show, sponsored by the Rose City Art Gallery, features works by East Texas artists exploring themes of home, memory, and belonging through various media including painting and sculpture. It opened on January 9 with a reception and includes a juried award and a People's Choice Award, with voting ongoing until the show closes on March 2.

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article local schedule Dec 7, 2025 visibility 15 link 6 artists, 1 gallery

When Creating and Collecting Art Go Hand in Hand

Award-winning local artist Brent Erickson, based in Alexandria, VA, has spent over 30 years building a personal collection of representational art, sparked by a single landscape purchase from emerging painter T. Allen Lawson. Erickson, an oil painter himself, curates his collection—now over 100 paintings and bronzes—around realism and personal passion, displaying works in his Mount Vernon home alongside his own new paintings. He recently hosted a celebration of autumn to unveil both his collection and his latest creations.

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BOX 13 ArtSpace in Houston Announces Open Call for Exhibition Proposals

BOX 13 ArtSpace, an artist-run studio and gallery venue in Houston’s East End neighborhood, has announced an open call for exhibition proposals for its 2026 season. The call invites self-directed artists to submit proposals for four gallery spaces within the building: the Front Gallery, Back Gallery, Window BOX Gallery, and Upstairs Gallery. Applicants must be prepared to install their own work or arrange for local assistance, as the space has no staff or budget for shipping, travel, or equipment. The deadline for proposals is September 30, 2025, with notifications by October 28, 2025. Virtual and in-person information sessions are scheduled for September 17 and 20, respectively.

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article local schedule Feb 26, 2026 visibility 8 link 1 artist

Opening reception for Spring Art Show this Friday at Tahoe Art League Gallery

The Tahoe Art League Gallery is hosting an opening reception for its Spring Art Show this Friday, February 27, in South Lake Tahoe. The event features works from 21 local artists and includes a live violin performance by participating artist Mel Smothers. The exhibition is free to the public and will remain on display through May 24.

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article local schedule Jun 30, 2025 visibility 9 link 3 artists

News Briefs: 12th Art in the Village beats the heat; major support for local historical society; Sears School names new asst. principal

The 12th annual Art in the Village, organized by the North Shore Art League, took place June 21-22 in Hubbard Woods Park, featuring a juried exhibition of artists from across the U.S. The event included live portrait painting by faculty member Lisa DePinto, a silent auction, and a raffle with donations from local businesses. Professional artists Bill Marvin and Corey Postiglione served as judges, awarding first place to Jenny Henley of Satsuma, Florida. Separately, the Winnetka Historical Society raised $132,000 at its annual gala honoring the late Jim Hansen, and Jeff Rosen was named assistant principal at The Joseph Sears School.

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article local schedule May 16, 2025 visibility 11 link 5 artists

The Woodlands Art Gallery & Studios hosts Retirement Exhibition with owner and artist Emily P. Chiles

The Woodlands Art Gallery & Studios in Texas hosted the opening reception for “Dreaming through the Woods,” a retirement exhibition featuring artist and gallery owner Emily P. Chiles. The show, held on May 15, 2025, marks one of Chiles's final exhibitions as she steps away from running the gallery to focus on her own artwork. The gallery will remain open by appointment until August 15, with a final group show scheduled for June 21 featuring artist Adam Hesse, alongside a pop-up exhibition by Julia Kravets.

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article local schedule May 1, 2026 visibility 20 link 6 artists, 1 gallery

New exhibits open during First Friday reception at Ocean City Center for the Arts

The Art League of Ocean City will host its May First Friday reception on May 1, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Ocean City Center for the Arts. Highlights include Patrick Leib's participatory "Little Free Art Gallery" installation, a new utility box mural by Brandon Bell, and several gallery exhibitions: "Saltwater Taffy" (fiber arts) at the Thaler Gallery, "Flora and Fauna" (juried photography) at the Sisson Gallery, "Celebrating the Year of the Horse" by Joanne Guilfoil and Lynn Yockelson at Studio E, and mosaic works by William Camelio at the Spotlight Gallery. Satellite exhibits are also on view at The Princess Royale and The Coffee Beanery.

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article local schedule Apr 7, 2026 visibility 13 link 1 artist, 2 galleries

NCI ARTworks to showcase local artists at April 10 reception

NCI ARTworks is set to host a major group exhibition featuring 25 prominent local artists from the Ottawa Art League. Opening with a public reception on April 10 at the historic Westclox building in Peru, Illinois, the showcase will feature a diverse array of mediums including woodworking, watercolor, mixed media, and ceramics. The exhibition will remain on view through late May, with all featured works available for purchase.

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article local schedule Dec 8, 2025 visibility 11 link 1 artist, 1 gallery

MedStar Health And St. Mary’s Arts Council Showcase Art Exhibition By Local Artists

MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital and the St. Mary’s County Arts Council have unveiled the third installment of their rotating art exhibition in the hospital’s emergency department in Leonardtown, Maryland. The latest exhibit features handsewn art quilts by Washington, D.C. artist Andrea “Andi” Cullins, whose collection “Second Life Quilter” includes intricate fabric mosaics. The quilts will be on display through January 2026, following earlier exhibits of traditional paintings as part of a philanthropy-led initiative to create a more welcoming environment.

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article local schedule Apr 30, 2026 visibility 20 link 3 artists

Youth Art Exhibition award winners announced

The 33rd Annual Creative Youth Art League exhibition opened at the LaGrange Art Museum on April 26, 2026, with award winners announced for student-created artworks. Jackson Rakestraw, a 9th grader from Heard County High, won the Morrill Hutchinson Award for Best of Show, while Taylor Norred, an 11th grader from Troup High, received the Wates Keller Award for Best of Show in Troup County. The exhibition features over 384 students from 30 schools and homeschool groups across four Georgia counties, with categories spanning drawing, painting, mixed media, sculpture, ceramics, and photography.

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article local schedule Apr 29, 2026 visibility 12 link 1 artist

Hazleton Art League prepares for new exhibit

The Hazleton Art League will present "Potpourri," a one-woman retrospective featuring over 99 paintings by artist Marcy Lanza Oldham. The exhibition opens with a gallery reception from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, May 1, and runs through May 24, with an artist talk scheduled for May 3. The show is free and open to the public at the Hayden Family Center for the Arts in Hazleton.

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article local schedule Apr 27, 2026 visibility 17 link 1 artist

Great Neck library to host sculpture exhibition by Dr. Suzanne Posner

The Great Neck Library will host a summer sculpture exhibition titled "Swim or Fly" featuring works by local artist Dr. Suzanne Posner from May 1 through July 31 at the Main Library. The sculptures will be displayed atop bookshelves in the Reference Study Area, with a public reception on June 6. Posner, a direct carver with 30 years of experience working in stone, transitioned to full-time artistry after retiring from dentistry following a Parkinson's Disease diagnosis.

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article local schedule Apr 10, 2026 visibility 19 link 3 artists

Connecticut Women Artists open 2026 juried exhibition at Art League of New Britain

Connecticut Women Artists has launched its 2026 Members’ Juried Exhibition at the Art League of New Britain, running through May 1. Juried by Janet Warner, an adjunct professor of studio arts, the show features a diverse array of media including painting, sculpture, photography, and fiber arts. The opening festivities included an artist talk by Kate Emery and a public reception featuring an awards presentation to honor standout works from the collection.

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article local schedule Apr 10, 2026 visibility 13 link 12 artists

Representational Art League Exhibition at the Humboldt County Library, Hagopian Gallery

The Representational Art League has launched its latest group exhibition at the Hagopian Gallery, located within the Humboldt County Library in Eureka, California. This showcase features a diverse array of studio and plein-aire works created by local artists using mediums such as watercolor, acrylics, pastels, and oils. Featured participants include Paul and Nancy Rickard, Michelle Murphy-Ferguson, and several other regional creators.

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article local schedule Jan 24, 2026 visibility 13 link 1 artist

Explore the 22nd Aquarius Art Exhibition at Medina Library: Jan 31 - Mar 1

The 22nd Aquarius Art Exhibition, organized by the Medina County Art League, opens January 31, 2026, at the B. Smith Gallery in the Medina County District Library, Medina, Ohio. The show features over 100 affordable works by local artists in a variety of media, with a reception on opening day and a People’s Choice Award voted by visitors. The exhibition runs through March 1, 2026, and is judged by Akron artist Carolyn E. Lewis, OPA.

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article local schedule May 21, 2026 visibility 4

Faces, Places, and Spaces Art Exhibit

The Sanibel-Captiva Art League (SCAL), in collaboration with the Sanibel Public Library, is presenting a Summer Exhibition titled "Faces, Places, and Spaces Art Exhibit" featuring works by local artists. The exhibition will be held at the Sanibel Public Library in Florida from June 1 through November 2, 2026, during regular library hours. All exhibited works are available for purchase directly from the artists, with a portion of proceeds supporting the library's educational programming.

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article local schedule May 20, 2026 visibility 8

Gallery Opening: Art Youth Expo 15 | Hazleton, PA | NEPA Events

The Hazleton Art League in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, will host the Gallery Opening for Art Youth Expo 15 on Friday, May 29, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This annual arts competition showcases work from local emerging artists aged 13 to 30, offering them a platform to display their creativity and gain community recognition. The opening reception includes light refreshments and is free to attend.

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article local schedule May 10, 2026 visibility 16

Janesville Art League curator Woody Olsen has five photos accept for Fran Achen exhibition

Woody Olsen, curator of the Janesville Art League, had five of his photography submissions accepted for the 17th annual Fran Achen Juried Photography Exhibition at the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater. The exhibition, titled “Art Through Photography’s Lens,” will be on display at the Whitewater Arts Alliance from June 4 to June 28, featuring both a traditional print salon and a digital salon. Cash prizes totaling $1,300 are available, with an awards reception scheduled for June 7.

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article local schedule Apr 13, 2026 visibility 14

Solo Exhibit For Deerfield Artist Opens In North Shore

The Gallery Lake Forest has unveiled "Wax Poetic," a solo exhibition featuring the encaustic works of Deerfield-based artist Karen Ross. This marks Ross’s first solo showcase in Lake Forest, highlighting her mastery of the ancient and technically demanding medium of encaustic painting, which involves using heated beeswax and pigments. The exhibition focuses on themes of emergence and the seasonal transition of spring, drawing parallels between the natural world and the physical process of layering and revealing wax.

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article local schedule Apr 4, 2026 visibility 16

Photo gallery: New exhibit opens at Hazleton Art League

The Hazleton Art League has opened a new exhibition featuring works by local and regional artists. The show includes a diverse range of media, such as paintings, photography, and sculpture, highlighting the creative output of the community.

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article local schedule Apr 2, 2026 visibility 16

Rehoboth Art League opening new exhibition

The Rehoboth Art League is opening a new exhibition, marking a significant event for the local arts community. The exhibition will showcase works from member artists and is a key part of the organization's seasonal programming.

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article local schedule Mar 16, 2026 visibility 13

Major Student Art Showcase Opens In West Hartford This Week

West Hartford is launching "Artbeat 2026," an annual townwide exhibition showcasing the creative achievements of students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Hosted at the West Hartford Art League’s Saltbox and Clubhouse galleries, the show features a diverse range of student work and kicks off with a public opening reception on March 18.

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article local schedule Feb 23, 2026 visibility 13

Artist talk in Petersburg. Listen to Charles Magistro, view new series

American artist Charles Magistro will host a public artist talk at the Petersburg Area Art League (PAAL) on February 28. The event offers a rare opportunity for the community to engage directly with the artist as he discusses his creative process and a new series of works that span abstract painting, sculpture, and imagined landscapes.

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