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NEXT in the Gallery: April art includes baseballs, ambiguous boundaries and scraposaurs

Pittsburgh’s art scene is preparing for a busy spring season with a diverse array of exhibitions opening across the city’s galleries and public spaces. Highlights include Hugh Watkins’ multi-disciplinary retrospective at Christine Fréchard Gallery, Dale Lewis’s massive "Scraposaurs" sculptures made from recycled metal at the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden, and a unique exhibition of hand-painted baseballs by the late umpire George Sosnak. These shows serve as a creative prelude to major upcoming regional events like the 59th Carnegie International and the Three Rivers Arts Festival.

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article local schedule Mar 18, 2026 visibility 4 link 61 artists, 24 galleries

Carla Soirée & Art Auction 2026

The article is a table of contents for the February 2026 issue of the Contemporary Art Review LA, listing its featured articles, interviews, dealer profiles, and exhibition reviews. The content covers a wide range of subjects including olfactory art, tarot art, the Made in L.A. 2025 biennial, video art, and reviews of shows at various Los Angeles galleries and museums like MOCA, the Orange County Museum of Art, and Château Shatto.

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article local schedule Apr 7, 2026 visibility 6 link 1 artist

Creativity takes root

Students at Southern Methodist University (SMU) gathered at the Meadows Museum in Dallas for the inaugural 'ArtMix Thursday,' a monthly event designed to foster creativity and community through hands-on art-making. The debut session featured a mosaic-making workshop held in collaboration with the SMU Craft Club, allowing students to engage with the museum in a relaxed, non-academic setting. This initiative is part of a broader effort by the institution to integrate more deeply with student life through new programming and expanded membership benefits.

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article local schedule Apr 13, 2026 visibility 6 link 3 artists, 3 galleries

Showcasing lasting art

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater's Crossman Gallery recently hosted the BA & BSE Senior Show, a showcase of diverse artworks created by graduating students. The exhibition featured a wide range of mediums, including photography, painting, sculpture, and print design, highlighting the creative versatility of the senior class. The event served as a professional milestone for students, allowing them to navigate the gallery submission process and network with faculty and the community.

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article local schedule Apr 9, 2026 visibility 6 link 11 artists, 1 gallery

‘OC Made’ at Fullerton Museum Center showcases local artists

The Fullerton Museum Center has launched "OC Made," a new biennial juried exhibition dedicated exclusively to artists living and working in Orange County. Curated by Georgette Collard and Jasmine McNeal, the inaugural show features over 130 artworks by more than 100 local artists selected from a pool of 260 submissions. The exhibition includes a diverse range of mediums, from glass sculptures and ceramics to photorealistic paintings of local landmarks, and awarded top honors to artists Ramón Vargas, Jaime “Germs” Zacarias, and Mahta Jafari.

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article local schedule Apr 14, 2026 visibility 5 link 3 artists

News, April 14, 2026

The University of Colorado Boulder's Department of Art and Art History has announced a series of spring events, including the 'Art History Showcase' featuring scholarship by Tylyn King, Bella Malherbe, and Felicity Wong. The program also highlights the second group of the 2026 MFA Thesis Exhibition featuring Ethan Cherry, Brionna Garcia, and Cal Young, alongside a visiting artist lecture by Rutgers professor Barbara Madsen and a symposium on Black Queer Aesthetics.

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article local schedule Apr 16, 2026 visibility 4 link 4 artists, 1 gallery

Notta Gallery Celebrates Hispanic Art and Culture with Fuego Festival and ‘Caballo de Fuego’

Notta Gallery in Lakeland, Florida, is launching a major retrospective titled 'Caballo de Fuego: Firehorse' dedicated to the 90-year-old Cuban master Gonzalo Borges. The exhibition features over 40 works spanning three decades, ranging from 1994 to a new piece completed in 2025. To mark the opening, the gallery is hosting the inaugural Fuego Festival, a street event celebrating Hispanic heritage through art, Latin cuisine, and live music.

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article local schedule Apr 15, 2026 visibility 5 link 5 artists, 1 gallery

BRAVO! Listen Up! Students’ Exhibition at Groza Art Studio

The Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) has launched its annual “BRAVO! Listen Up!” exhibition at the Adriana Groza Art studio, featuring visual and written works by thirty-two middle school students. The participants created these pieces in response to composer Andreia Pinto Correia’s orchestral work "Ciprés," following a creativity workshop led by artist April Zay. The collection includes a diverse range of media, from traditional watercolors and acrylics to 3D sculptures made of rosewood and yarn.

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article local schedule Apr 8, 2026 visibility 5 link 2 artists, 1 gallery

Work by incarcerated artists showcased in recent exhibit at IHM Sisters' gallery

The Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM) Motherhouse Gallery in Monroe, Michigan, recently hosted an exhibition featuring artworks created by incarcerated individuals from correctional facilities across the state. Organized by the University of Michigan’s Prison Creative Arts Project (PCAP), the show displayed pieces made from unconventional materials like soap and graham crackers, ranging from spiritual reflections to bright, hopeful compositions. The exhibit was curated from donated works by artists who are unable to keep their pieces or sell them directly due to Department of Corrections regulations.

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article local schedule Apr 8, 2026 visibility 6 link 2 artists, 1 gallery

Work by incarcerated artists showcased in recent exhibit at IHM Sisters' gallery

The Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM) Motherhouse Gallery in Monroe, Michigan, recently hosted an exhibition featuring artworks created by incarcerated individuals from across the state. Organized in collaboration with the University of Michigan's Prison Creative Arts Project (PCAP), the show featured pieces made from unconventional materials like soap and graham crackers. The collection ranged from spiritual and hopeful works to those reflecting the harsh realities of the correctional system, with proceeds from sales supporting PCAP’s ongoing programming.

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article local schedule Apr 8, 2026 source 3 sources visibility 4 link 20 artists

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 Apr 6, 2026 source 2 sources visibility 5 link 7 artists

Young artists demonstrate their art pieces within Painting Week [PHOTOS]

The Azerbaijan Artists' Union recently hosted a children's art exhibition and competition titled "My Favorite Theme" as part of the national Painting Week. Held at the Fine Art Gallery of the Children-Youth Development Palace No. 1 in Baku, the event showcased 51 artworks by 48 young participants across two age categories. Winners were selected by a jury of professional artists, with top honors going to Naomi Ahmadi and Nuray Babayeva for their respective thematic interpretations.

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article local schedule Apr 11, 2026 visibility 3 link 5 artists

No Lost Generation Hosts Beautiful, Poignant Exhibition of Afghan Refugee Artists’ Work

Georgetown University’s student organization No Lost Generation (NLG) partnered with the Afghan artist collective ArtLords to host a five-day exhibition at the Intercultural Center galleria. Curated by Omaid Sharifi, the showcase featured works by three Afghan refugee artists—Abdul Hakim Maqsoodi, Mohammad Younus Qani, and Fatima Wojohat—centered around the theme of "nawroz" (new day). The collection spanned traditional Afghan miniatures, scenes of displacement, and portraits exploring the resilience of female refugees.

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article local schedule Apr 9, 2026 visibility 3 link 4 artists

Opening reception at Arcata’s Fire Arts Gallery

The Fire Arts Center Gallery in Arcata is hosting a new exhibition featuring ceramic works by Madison Hunt, Kit Davenport, David Jordan, and Leah Ritter. Running through March and April, the show highlights a diverse range of techniques, from Hunt’s use of traditional Korean sanggam inlay to Ritter’s botanical sculptures influenced by her background as a pastry chef. An opening reception is scheduled for April 11, offering the community a chance to engage with the artists and their latest sculptural and functional pieces.

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article local schedule Mar 20, 2026 visibility 3

Eid al-Fitr at Lakemba mosque in south-western Sydney – in pictures

Thousands of worshippers gathered at Lakemba Mosque in south-western Sydney to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan. The event, one of Australia's largest Eid gatherings, saw families and individuals congregating at dawn for prayers and community festivities.

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article local schedule Apr 8, 2026 visibility 5 link 1 artist

These Tiny "Joy Spots" Are Turning Chicago Sidewalks Into Free Art Galleries — And You Can Find Them All On This Secret Map

Chicago is experiencing a surge in "Sidewalk Joy Spots," miniature art-sharing stations modeled after the "Little Free Library" concept. These small, community-maintained boxes allow residents to exchange handmade jewelry, miniature paintings, and sculptures, effectively turning residential sidewalks into decentralized public galleries.

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article local schedule Mar 20, 2026 source 2 sources visibility 4

Local blind artist shares her process for creating art for new exhibition

A local blind artist is preparing for a new exhibition and has shared the unique methods she uses to create her artwork. She relies on tactile sensations, memory, and specialized tools to compose and execute her pieces, often working with textured materials and three-dimensional forms.

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article local schedule Apr 16, 2026 source 3 sources visibility 3 link 2 artists

Gina Blickenstaff Brings Bold Color Home To Fort Collins

Artist Gina Blickenstaff is set to present her second annual solo exhibition, "The Method and the Madness," at the Center for Creativity in Fort Collins. Spanning all three of the venue's galleries, the five-day event coincides with Fort Collins Art Week and features an artist talk alongside a showcase of her vibrant, color-focused paintings. Blickenstaff, a recipient of the Dame JaCkie Erickson Creative Catalyst Award, is transitioning from a primarily digital presence to deeper local engagement through this immersive physical installation.

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article local schedule Apr 3, 2026 visibility 4

Wisconsin Weekend in a Minute: Egg hunts, a Holi Festival, PEEPS art exhibition, and more

A variety of weekend events are taking place across Wisconsin, including traditional Easter egg hunts, a Holi Festival celebrating the Hindu spring festival of colors, and a unique art exhibition featuring works made from or inspired by PEEPS marshmallow candies. The lineup highlights the state's diverse cultural offerings and community-focused spring activities, blending seasonal traditions with creative and cross-cultural expressions.

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article local schedule Apr 18, 2026 visibility 1 link 1 artist, 1 gallery

Young artists showcased at Head Start Art Show in Leominster

The Leominster Public Library recently hosted the annual Head Start Art Show, an event showcasing creative works by preschool-aged children from the local MOC Child Care and Head Start Center. The exhibition featured a variety of media, including three-dimensional canvas pieces made with twigs and glitter, and brought together students, families, and community leaders to celebrate early childhood creativity.

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article local schedule Apr 18, 2026 visibility 1 link 2 galleries

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.

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article local schedule Apr 8, 2026 visibility 1 link 3 artists, 2 galleries

Gallery collection on display

The Naracoorte Art Gallery has launched 'ORIGIN', a retrospective exhibition showcasing the foundational pieces of its permanent public collection. The show features acquisitions made between the gallery's founding in 1968 and the early 1980s, including the institution's very first acquisition, a pencil drawing by Robert Walter Felling, alongside significant works by Australian modernists like Mervyn Smith and Judith Heidenreich.

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article local schedule Apr 1, 2026 link 9 artists, 5 galleries

April Arts Calendar 2026

The Seattle region is hosting a diverse array of visual arts exhibitions throughout April and May 2026, with a strong emphasis on cultural identity and heritage. Highlights include Akash Pamarthy’s solo photography show "Sikh Ohio" at the M. Rosetta Hunter Art Gallery, Miya Sukune’s historical installation "TADAIMA: I’m Home" at MOHAI, and a permanent mural installation by Erin Shigaki at Bellevue College. These shows span various media, from traditional Korean moon jar-inspired ceramics by Kelly Haejung Paik to experimental works made of rice and lentils by Yaminee Patel.

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article local schedule Apr 1, 2026

Peeps-inspired art takes center stage at Racine museum

The Racine Art Museum has announced the winners of its 2026 RAM PEEPS Brand Art Exhibition, a popular annual competition featuring dioramas and sculptures made from marshmallow Peeps. Top honors in the adult division went to Julie Palmer for "Happy Birthday, PEEP Jr.," while Charlotte Barnes took first place in the youth category for "Peep Scouts Go Camping." The exhibition showcases a wide range of creative interpretations, including references to art history like "Peep Haring" and the "Peepeux Tapestry."

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article local schedule Mar 27, 2026 visibility 1 link 1 artist

Women’s handmade folk art blooms in Pune

The Kalachaya Darpan Art Gallery in Pune is hosting a three-day exhibition titled "Strokes of Devotion," featuring handmade traditional Indian folk art created by 18 women from Studio Art for All. Founded by Shraddha Trivedi, the studio has trained over 10,000 students globally in indigenous art forms, ranging from Mata ni Pachedi to Varakari traditions. The showcase highlights freehand interpretations of spiritual themes, including the Dashavatara and Hanuman Chalisa, created by women balancing careers in medicine, law, and technology.

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