The 10 summer festivals in Paris and Île-de-France that will make temperatures rise from June

Les 10 festivals de l’été à Paris et en Île-de-France qui vont faire grimper les températures dès juin

Beaux Arts Magazine lists ten summer festivals in Paris and Île-de-France running from June to August 2026, including the debut of the Art & Environment festival by Art of Change 21 (May 26–June 6), the multidisciplinary Paris l'été festival (July 11–31), the documentary food festival EATFILM (June 11–14), and the Anticipation festival at the Gaîté Lyrique (June 18–21). These events span art, environmental activism, cinema, dance, and performance, taking place at iconic venues such as the Louvre, Grand Palais, Palais de Tokyo, and the Jardin des Traverses.

The Rundown: Art on the Town

The Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts in Alabama is hosting a week of free public programs from May 26–31, including a drop-in art workshop (D.R.A.W.), a sensory Art Crawl for infants, a gallery talk titled "Meet Me: Composition Around Red, Pennsylvania," an opening reception for three new exhibitions celebrating 250 years of American independence, and a screening of the film "Frida Kahlo" in partnership with the Capri Theatre. All events are free with museum admission, and most require no registration.

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.

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.

Paseo Arts Association debuts three new exhibits during First Friday Gallery Walk June 5

The Paseo Arts Association in Oklahoma City is launching three new art exhibits during the First Friday Gallery Walk on June 5, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Paseo Arts and Creativity Center. The shows include "Breaking Bread" by the Black Artists' Collective Poetic City, curated by Sunee Rice and featuring her mother Rocelle Cole; "Marks and Musings" by David Hertzel, Astrid Moan, and Todd E. Clark; and "Main Street: Carnival Found," a photography exhibit by SJ Barrymore.

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.

Art gallery gets $200K funding boost - Thunder Bay News

The Thunder Bay Art Gallery has received a $200,000 funding boost from the Ontario government, announced by local MPPs. The grant is intended to support the gallery's operations and programming, helping it recover from pandemic-related revenue losses and continue serving the community.

Behind Palazzo Citterio in Milan there is a beautiful garden and a bistro open to all for lunch and dinner

A Milano dietro a Palazzo Citterio c’è un bellissimo giardino e un bistrot aperto a tutti dove pranzare e cenare

Palazzo Citterio in Milan is reopening its lush courtyard garden as Citterio Garden for summer 2026, starting May 27, with extended hours from 9 AM to 10 PM. The garden bistro, adjacent to the Orto Botanico di Brera, introduces a partnership with St-Germain liqueur, transforming into a "Giardino St-Germain" with signature cocktails. A major new collaboration brings Michelin-starred chef Claudio Sadler to craft an elevated Italian menu, managed by AFM Banqueting under the Grande Brera institution. The museum also announces summer exhibitions, including a show on Giovanni Agostino da Lodi and neoclassical displays featuring the Canova collection from Banca Ifis and the Sommariva miniature collection.

The Norton Simon Sculpture Garden Opens Its Doors for “Golden Hour” The first “Golden Hour” of the season arrives at the Norton Simon Museum’s Sculpture Garden on Friday, May 29, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. — an unhurried, end-of-week ritual that invites visit

The Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena, California, is launching the first "Golden Hour" of the season at its Sculpture Garden on Friday, May 29, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. This end-of-week event invites visitors to enjoy the garden during the late afternoon light, offering a relaxed, unhurried experience among the museum's outdoor sculptures.

Cultural centre in Mitchells Plain hosts first art exhibition

The Alliance Française de Mitchells Plain in South Africa will host its first-ever art exhibition on May 30, featuring two local Portland artists: Elton Arendse (Eltie Arts) and Noeraan Jordan Bardien (NJB Art and Design CPT). The show, titled 'Portland’s Own — Eltie Arts & NJB Art and Design CPT,' runs until June 30, with works available for purchase. The exhibition marks the first time the centre has dedicated its gallery entirely to artists from the Portland community, aiming to provide visibility for local creative talent.

Ellsworth, coastal communities in spotlight: Courthouse Gallery celebrates 20 years with exhibitions, gallery talk

Courthouse Gallery in Ellsworth, Maine, is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a series of exhibitions and a gallery talk. The milestone event highlights the gallery's role in showcasing regional artists and engaging the coastal community through visual arts programming over the past two decades.

Norton and Mansfield high school art students display work in gallery

Art students from Mansfield and Norton high schools showcased their work in a juried exhibition titled “The Future Is Now” at the Morini Gallery in Mansfield. The opening reception took place on May 17, 2026, featuring 35 pieces in media ranging from colored pencil to chalk pastels. Mansfield senior Olivia Posk won first place for her colored pencil piece “First Look,” while Connor Ingram and Tania Andrade took second and third place, respectively. The exhibit runs through June 21 and is co-curated by Heidi Cerullo and Glenn Fournier.