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article local schedule May 21, 2026 visibility 12 link 14 artists, 4 galleries

Arts Listings: Week of May 21, 2026

This article is a local arts listings roundup for the week of May 21, 2026, in Ventura County, California. It announces theater productions including "Firebringer," "Mrs. Doubtfire," "Zapalooza," and "The Wolves," along with art exhibitions at venues such as the Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts, Camarillo Art Center, Dama Gallery, the Mexican Consulate in Oxnard, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, and UBS. It also includes a call for artists from the Arts Council of the Conejo Valley and an open call from Dama Gallery.

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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.

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Water Spring Middle student receives recognition in The Dalí Museum exhibition

Elora Shouse, a sixth-grader at Water Spring Middle School in Orange County, Florida, received an honorable mention in The Dalí Museum's 2026 Student Surrealist Art Exhibition. The annual juried show features work from Florida middle and high school students, with this year's theme titled "The Surreal Self: Personal Symbols, Stories and Portraits." The statewide exhibition runs through August 2 at The Dalí Museum.

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article local schedule May 25, 2026 visibility 7 link 4 artists, 1 gallery

Kingston’s Art After Dark showcases emerging artists, veterans alike

Kingston’s Art After Dark event took place on Friday, May 22, 2026, transforming downtown Kingston into an open gallery for three hours. Organized by the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area, the self-guided crawl featured over 30 venues including boutiques, studios, and improvised gallery spaces, showcasing painting, photography, sculpture, live demonstrations, and interactive art. Emerging artists and veterans alike participated, with painter David Gilmore demonstrating watercolour and body painter Cornelia Rose creating face art on patrons.

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Artist Brad Chapman Bleau seeks community connections

Artist and educator Brad Chapman Bleau, a graduate of Massachusetts College of Art and Design and Goddard College, discusses his multifaceted career in a recent interview. Bleau works as an adjunct professor at Worcester State University and assistant director of the Mary Cosgrove Dolphin Art Gallery, while also curating the Worcester Center for Crafts Hot Night in the City exhibition. He creates mixed-media "junk paintings" using vintage objects and ephemera, sells art at Almanac Market in Paxton, and teaches a nature-based art class at Turn Back Time farm and forest education center.

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article local schedule May 26, 2026 visibility 3 link 3 artists

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.

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Masuk Senior Art Show displays young talent across different mediums

Masuk High School in Monroe, Connecticut, hosted its Senior Art Show in the school's media center, featuring 20 works by students in mediums including oil and acrylic paintings, charcoal drawings, sculptures, and ceramics. Organized by art teacher Monika Gagnon and ceramics teacher Dana Moraniec, the event replaced the canceled da Vinci Festival and included AP art portfolios alongside themed pieces exploring social commentary, personal experience, and identity. Students like Olivia Neel (adolescence and divorce), Seraphine Lambert (nature, memory, and religion), and Christian Kloter (metaphors of self) presented and discussed their work with visitors.

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article local schedule May 25, 2026 visibility 2 link 2 galleries

Inside this minimally designed art gallery in South Delhi

The article profiles a minimally designed art gallery located in South Delhi, highlighting its architectural and interior design approach. The gallery emphasizes clean lines, sparse decoration, and a focus on the artwork itself, creating a serene environment for viewing contemporary art.

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Gainesville Fine Arts Association to host Studio Tour Preview Exhibition on Friday

The Gainesville Fine Arts Association (GFAA) will host a Studio Tour Preview Exhibition starting May 27 at its Main Gallery, showcasing works from artists participating in the annual GFAA Artist Studio Tour. The preview runs alongside the exhibition “Art In The Hammock,” with an opening reception and kickoff party on May 29 during Artwalk Gainesville. The Studio Tour itself takes place May 30-31, and both exhibitions remain on view through June 19. The events are free and open to the public, with a newly expanded gift shop and locally created artwork available for purchase.

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