Sandra Art4All, an art studio in Acol, Kent, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. The studio provides a supportive platform for deaf, autistic, and neurodivergent artists with learning disabilities to develop personal artwork, promoting expression and creativity. It was founded after the closure of the Royal School for Deaf Children in Margate and has become a cornerstone of the local arts community.
The Angel Field Festival, an annual multi-arts event hosted by Liverpool Hope University, will take place from April 17th to 25th, 2026, at the university's Creative Campus in Liverpool. The festival's program includes theatre, music spanning classical to electronic, free art exhibitions, and storytelling, featuring both local Liverpool talents and international influences.
Wilton Library in Connecticut is calling for entries for its 79th annual Summer Show art exhibition, open to local artists who live, work, or have a connection to the town. Submissions will be accepted on July 7 and 8, 2025, with the exhibition running from July 9 through August 21. Adult artists aged 21 and older may submit up to two pieces, including sculptures but not photography, and all works must be ready to hang. An opening reception will be held on July 18.
The Fort Langley Artists Group (FLAG) held its spring exhibition and sale on May 17-18, 2026, at the former library space in the Fort Langley heritage community hall. The show, themed "windows and doors," featured works by members including founding member Margo Harrison, who noted the venue is well-lit and centrally located. FLAG was founded in 1993 by the late artist and teacher Barbara Boldt, who passed away on March 3, 2026, at age 95. The group holds three shows annually in this space, with the next summer show themed "rust" scheduled for July 25-26 during the Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival.
The St. Tammany Art Association (STAA) has launched its call for entries for the 56th National Juried Artists Exhibition, titled "The Summer Show." Open to artists across the United States, the competition offers $3,500 in total cash prizes, including a $2,000 Best of Show award. The exhibition will run from July 11 to September 12, 2026, at the STAA Art House in Covington, Louisiana, with New Orleans-based ceramicist and educator MaPó Kinnord serving as the guest juror.
Raven’s Heart Gallery in Kanab, Utah, will host its Summer Show on June 13, 2026, from 1–4 PM at 57 W. Center St. The free, interactive event features live art-making demonstrations by a roster of Southern Utah artists, including Gail Alger (acrylic animal painting), Angela Woods (oil painting), Rebekka Anderson (color reduction linocut printmaking), Ken Ragsdale (basket illusion technique on wood), David Lane (astrophotography), James Mosdell (lapidary work with Grand Canyon Opal), Ellie Mae Clough (mixed media on encaustic wax), and Gary Kalpakoff (wild mustang photography and metal sculpture). The signature artwork is Gail Alger's 'Raven in Flowers,' and large-scale oil paintings from Cyrus Mejía's 'The Vicktory Dog' and 'Mill Dogs Revenge' collections will also be on view. The gallery, home to more than 30 regional artists, will transform into a working studio with easels, paints, cameras, lapidary equipment, and printmaking presses.
This article highlights Rockport, Massachusetts, as a town renowned for its creative spirit and historic art colony. It details the Rockport Art Association & Museum (RAA&M), founded in 1921, which supports about 250 artists and hosts over 40 exhibitions annually, including upcoming shows by emerging artists and Bradley Hendershot. The town also features the Shalin Liu Performing Arts Center, home to the Rockport Chamber Music Festival, and hosts annual festivals such as Motif No. 1 Day, Harvest Fest, and Christmas in Rockport, along with historic lighthouses like Thacher Island Twin Lighthouses.