Art Beat Review: Artists explore flight, community and materials in Lynnwood art exhibition

The Lynnwood Event Center recently hosted a "Meet the Artists" reception for its juried exhibition, "Flight Patterns: The Art & Motion of Winged Life." Curated by Mary Adams and Julie Carlos, the show features over 45 works by 27 regional artists from the Pacific Northwest, ranging from traditional paintings and photography to innovative metal etchings and fiber arts. Highlights include Graham Schodda’s holographic bird imagery ground into stainless steel and Alexandra Nason’s participatory installation, "The True Butterfly Effect," which invited guests to decorate aluminum butterflies to contribute to a growing communal wall piece.

Berthoud’s fine art gallery displays community creativity

Homestead Fine Art Gallery in downtown Berthoud has established itself as a vital community hub, currently representing 23 local artists from Northern Colorado. The gallery recently hosted its third annual student art show, featuring works from Berthoud High School students and concluding with a public awards reception. Managed by volunteer Executive Director Jim Fronapfel, the space operates on a cooperative model where artists juried into the gallery rent space and contribute volunteer hours to maintain operations.

City Galleries Burst with Spring Art (sponsored)

The City of Gaithersburg is presenting spring art exhibitions across four of its galleries, along with the Arts Barn Spring Artisan Market. Shows include "Beyond The Canvas," a three-dimensional exhibition of relief and sculptural works by 27 artisans at the Arts Barn; the Gaithersburg Fine Arts Association’s 40th Annual Membership Juried Exhibition at Kentlands Mansion, juried by artist J. Jordan Bruns; "Big, Bold & Bright" at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park, featuring large-scale abstract works; and an Asian-influenced exhibition by the Harmonious Art Group at the Benjamin Gaither Center celebrating Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The Spring Artisan Market on April 25 will offer handcrafted gifts from local makers.

Student Art Exhibit Kicks Off At Chesapeake Gallery

Harford Community College's Annual Juried Student Art and Design Exhibition will run from May 6-29 at the Dr. James & Lynne LaCalle Chesapeake Gallery in the Chesapeake Welcome Center. An opening reception featuring a juror's talk is scheduled for May 7 from 5-6:30 p.m., followed by the Salon de Refuses in Joppa Hall. This year's guest juror is Matthew Moore, director of education and interpretation at the Academy Art Museum in Easton, who selected the exhibited works from student submissions.

‘Good for the soul’: Local art show opens at Oshawa art gallery tonight

The Oshawa Art Association (OAA) is hosting the opening reception and awards night for its 58th annual juried art exhibition tonight at The Robert McLaughlin Gallery in Oshawa, Ontario. The free event runs from 6 to 9 p.m., featuring live music by local singer David Saliba, attendance from local politicians, and a cash bar. The exhibition, which includes over 100 artworks selected from nearly 300 submissions, will remain on display until May 10. Categories include wildlife, people, abstracts, sculptures, and a youth category for artists aged 12 to 18, with $3,000 in total prize money awarded by jurors Hi-Sook Barker and Lucy Manley.

Photos: Opening reception kicks off QCC Art Gallery’s 2026 Juried Student art exhibit

Queensborough Community College Art Gallery held an opening reception for its 2026 Juried Student art exhibit on April 21. The annual show, which began in 2011, features between 87 and 100 works selected as the "best of the best" from students in the Art and Design Department, with the pieces remaining on view through May 29.

SPUSD Snapshot | 27 SPHS Artists Juried into Autry Museum Exhibition

Twenty-seven students from South Pasadena High School (SPHS) had their artwork selected for the "Visions of Humanity" student exhibition at the Autry Museum of the American West. The selected works span painting, drawing, and photography and will be on display at the museum from April 18 to May 31, 2026.

New Gallery Exhibit at CU Anschutz Honors Son's Legacy

A new photo exhibition and speaker series titled "Love, Anything: 28 Expressions for 28 Luminous Years" has opened at the Fulginiti Pavilion for Bioethics and Humanities on the University of Colorado Anschutz campus. The show features 28 photographs and journal entries by the late photographer Ryyan Chacra, who died by suicide in May 2024 at age 28 while struggling with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The opening reception on April 10 drew over 120 attendees, including family, friends, and university faculty.

Artists from OMAH exhibit to speak at Storytelling Orillia circle

Artists participating in the International Women's Day Art Show at the Orillia Museum of Art and History (OMAH) will share the stories behind their artworks at a monthly story circle hosted by Storytelling Orillia. Ten artists, including show coordinator Juliana Hawke and organizer Sharon Langfield, are expected to speak at the event, which is open to the public.

Art Around Town

A comprehensive listing of current and upcoming visual art exhibitions, events, and installations in Athens, Georgia, is provided. The guide includes shows at venues ranging from the Georgia Museum of Art and the Lamar Dodd School of Art galleries to local breweries, coffee shops, and community centers. Featured exhibitions highlight work by students, local members, and established artists like Beverly Buchanan and Julie Green, alongside new murals and public art projects.

Gallery at the Vault Open Wall reception

Gallery at the Vault in Springfield, Vermont, is hosting a reception for its "Open Wall" exhibition titled "A World of Color, A World of Wonder" on Friday, April 24. The event offers the public a chance to meet participating artists and learn about their work.

Top honors awarded at 2026 Hesston College juried student art exhibit

Hesston College announced the winners of its 2026 Juried Student Art Exhibit. Top honors went to Constance Feldt for her ceramic tile triptych "Tomorrow," Anna Franco for a graphite drawing, Elsa Rayneau for a watercolor, and Evelyn Gaertner for a stoneware teapot. The exhibit is on view through May 1 at the Regier-Friesen Gallery.

73rd annual Shasta College student art exhibit opens this May

Shasta College in Redding, California, will host its 73rd Annual Art Student Exhibit from May 5 to May 19, 2025, in the Shasta College Art Gallery. The exhibition features student works across various genres and media, juried by J. Pouwels, a painting, drawing, and foundations instructor at Chico State. Over $4,000 in awards will be presented, with a Juror's Lecture on April 30 and a Reception and Awards Ceremony on May 7.

Winter Garden calls for artists to submit dog-themed artwork for summer exhibit

The City of Winter Garden, Florida, has issued an open call for artists to submit dog-themed artwork for a juried summer exhibition titled 'Dog Days of Summer: The Ulti-Mutt Art Exhibit.' The show will feature up to 25 selected pieces displayed at the city's Art in Public Places Gallery in City Hall from July 1 to August 31, with a public opening event on July 10. Submissions are accepted electronically from May 1 to June 10.

AT THE ART GALLERIES

Jag Gallery in Key West has announced an open call for its 7th annual "Poolside" juried exhibition, seeking 2D and 3D original artwork with swimming pools as the subject. The show opens with a reception on August 5, and selected artists will be notified by July 12, with an entry fee of $35 per artwork and a 50/50 commission split. The article also highlights current shows at other local Key West venues: Harrison Gallery is featuring vibrant paintings by Santa Fe artist Melinda K. Hall, Shade Ceramics and Shutter Photography is displaying pottery by Mark Klammer and landscape photography by Sarah Carleton, and it notes the legacy of the late textile artist Suzie dePoo.

A free campsite for students at Design Week. IED sets it up at the Ex Macello in Milan

Un campeggio gratuito per studenti alla Design Week. Lo allestisce IED all’Ex Macello di Milano

IED (Istituto Europeo di Design) and the Fondazione Francesco Morelli have set up a free urban campsite, The Glitch Camp, at the Ex Macello in Milan to host 300 international design students during Milan Design Week. The camp, created in partnership with IKEA, provides accommodation, communal spaces, workshops, and social events, aiming to make the prestigious event more accessible.

Young artists take over Slidell's city gallery

Student artists from across St. Tammany Parish participated in the 35th annual Salad Days Juried Exhibition of Student Art at the George Dunbar Gallery in Slidell. The event featured an opening reception and awards ceremony, with 80 artists submitting 174 works, of which roughly 30% were selected for display. Artist and arts advocate Joshua Wichterich served as the juror for the competitive show.

Plymouth arts center preps for prestigious photo exhibit. What to know

The Plymouth Center for the Arts is launching its 16th annual Fine Art of Photography Juried Exhibition on April 25. The show, which runs through May 31, will feature selected works available for purchase and includes awards in color, black-and-white, and special categories like street photography and seascapes.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

Looking for art, culture? See the latest Central Illinois exhibits

Central Illinois is hosting a diverse array of art exhibitions and cultural displays across several regional institutions. Key highlights include the 18th Annual Peoria Area Juried High School Art Exhibition at the Contemporary Art Center of Peoria and a showcase of works by Richard Kirchgessner. Local galleries and museums, such as the Eaton Studio Gallery and the McLean County Arts Center, are actively engaging the community through student tours and rotating exhibits of area artists.

Insights Juried Exhibition of Fine Art opens this week

The Elora Fergus Arts Council is launching the 46th edition of the Insights Juried Exhibition of Fine Art at the Wellington County Museum and Archives. This long-running Ontario showcase features a diverse range of original works from regional artists, selected through a rigorous in-person jurying process rather than digital submissions. The event includes an opening reception on April 23 and a "Walk with the Jurors" educational tour on April 25, with over $5,000 in prizes being awarded for artistic excellence.

EPCC holds annual gallery hosting juried student art exhibition

El Paso Community College (EPCC) hosted the grand opening of its 49th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition at the Transmountain campus Gallery of Fine Art. The event featured a wide range of visual art created by students across various disciplines and levels within the college district. Highlighting the evening was an awards ceremony judged by Michael Reyes, an EPCC alumnus and Senior Curator at the El Paso Museum of Art, who recognized top works including Camila Galindo’s "Medieval Sadness," which took home the Best of Show honors.

New art show at Art 10 Gallery focusing on shape shifting

Artist Margaret Bremner is presenting a solo exhibition titled "Shapes Shifting" at the Art 10 Gallery in Nanaimo, British Columbia. The showcase features Bremner’s mixed media works, which utilize paint pens, colored pencils, collage, and ink to explore geometric structures like ogees, triangles, and circles. The artist emphasizes a process that begins with random smears or washes before imposing order through intricate patterning and varied fills.

A photo tour of 2026 Chain of Parks Art Festival in Tallahassee

The 2026 LeMoyne Chain of Parks Art Festival transformed downtown Tallahassee into a vibrant outdoor gallery, featuring over 160 national juried artists. Visitors explored a diverse array of mediums, including glasswork, sculpture, oil painting, and photography, alongside live 3D street art demonstrations and local entertainment.

Art Life gallery and shop to open on Forest Road

Artist Michael Twery is set to open Art Life, a new hybrid gallery and retail space located at 2912 Old Forest Road in Lynchburg. The grand opening is scheduled for April 19, 2026, featuring a diverse collection that spans fine art, handmade crafts, and unique collectibles.