‘A vehicle for change’: DePaul Artists Collective hosts American Surrealism gallery in Edgewater

DePaul Artists Collective, a student-run club, hosted an American Surrealism-themed gallery show on May 16, 2026, at 6311arts in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood. The event featured student artworks and poetry readings, organized in response to the announced closure of DePaul Art Museum (DPAM) at the end of June, which has left the campus artistic community unsettled. Student leaders emphasized the need to create their own exhibition opportunities amid university budget cuts and reduced arts funding.

Gallery openings and exhibits in Central Oregon this week

This article provides a comprehensive listing of gallery openings and exhibits currently on display in Central Oregon. It includes details on a wide range of venues, from Amejko Artistry's nomadic woven artwork to the High Desert Museum's multiple exhibitions, covering diverse media such as pottery, fiber art, photography, and historical displays. The listings include locations, dates, and contact information for each venue, highlighting the region's vibrant local art scene.

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.

New walking tour sees concrete walls turn into open-air galleries

A new walking tour in Auckland, New Zealand, celebrates 40 iconic street art murals created over the past 40 years in the city center. Supported by Auckland Council and the city centre targeted rate, the tour transforms concrete walls into open-air galleries, featuring works by artists including Sung Hwan ‘Bobby’ Park, Anzac Tasker, and Otis Frizzell. New murals were recently unveiled, including three light-based works in Cross Street and the Tiaki Promise 2026 mural near the New Zealand International Convention Centre, which explores Māori culture, Pacific migration, queer identity, and community values.

The Mokka-Milch-Eisbar reopens on Karl-Marx-Allee

Die Mokka-Milch-Eisbar eröffnet wieder auf der Karl-Marx-Allee

The iconic Mokka-Milch-Eisbar, a legendary ice cream café from East Berlin's DDR era, is reopening on Karl-Marx-Allee after a heritage-sensitive renovation. The pavilion, built in the early 1960s as part of the second construction phase of the boulevard, was famously celebrated in a 1969 DDR pop song. New operators Natacha and Alexander Neumann are launching the venue under the name "Mokka Milch" as a restaurant, café, and bar, with an opening celebration on Wednesday. The building's distinctive yellow-tiled facade and large glass windows have been preserved under strict heritage guidelines, overseen by the state monument office.

Manassas Gallery Celebrates 250 Years with Fine Art Exhibit

Creative Brush Studio in Manassas, Virginia, is presenting "America the Beautiful," a fine art exhibit featuring over 70 works that depict all 50 U.S. states. The show opens with receptions on June 27 and 28, 2026, and runs through August 15, 2026. It includes contributions from 35 resident and regional artists, with subjects ranging from iconic landmarks like Chicago's "Bean" and Niagara Falls to intimate portrayals of everyday scenes. Visitors can vote for their favorite pieces and enter to win a themed gift basket.