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Memphis is undergoing a significant transformation of its cultural landscape as the city's major art institutions evolve to meet modern community needs. The Memphis Brooks Museum of Art is preparing for a landmark move to a new riverfront location where it will be renamed the Memphis Art Museum, offering 50 percent more gallery space. This expansion follows decades of growth for the city's "big three" institutions—the Brooks, the Dixon Gallery & Gardens, and the Metal Museum—which have anchored the local scene since the mid-1970s.

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article local schedule Apr 17, 2026 visibility 2 link 6 artists, 1 gallery

Group Exhibition ‘Here’s To Painting’ To Be Celebrated With Opening Reception Saturday Afternoon

The Newtown Municipal Center Art Gallery is hosting "Here’s To Painting," a group exhibition featuring original works by 12 local artists. Curated by the Newtown Cultural Arts Commission, the show highlights the creative output of a long-standing collective under the mentorship of retired art educator Claudia Mitchell. The collection primarily consists of watercolors and pastels, depicting local Newtown landmarks, international streetscapes, and still lifes.

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article local schedule Apr 16, 2026 visibility 3 link 1 artist, 1 gallery

Lehigh University Art Galleries (LUAG) culminates landmark centennial exhibition with “Bye for Now, Here and Now” – a free, public grand finale celebration on Saturday, May 9, 2026

Lehigh University Art Galleries (LUAG) has announced a grand finale celebration titled “Bye for Now, Here and Now” to mark the conclusion of its centennial year. Scheduled for May 9, 2026, the public event serves as both a 100th-anniversary party and a closing reception for the landmark exhibition "Here and Now: 100 Years of LUAG, 100 Local Artists." The evening will feature live music, art-making activities, and opportunities for the public to engage with the 100 regional artists featured in the show.

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NMU seniors’ art exhibited at DeVos Art Museum

Graduating seniors from Northern Michigan University’s School of Art and Design are showcasing their capstone projects at the DeVos Art Museum in Marquette. The exhibition features work from 20 students across diverse disciplines, including ceramics, illustration, painting, and digital cinema, culminating in a reception and awards ceremony on May 1.

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article local schedule Apr 12, 2026 visibility 3 link 1 artist

Munson celebrates student accomplishments with exhibits

Munson is hosting two juried exhibitions at the Pratt Munson College of Art and Design to showcase the work of its first-year and sophomore students. The First-Year Exhibition, running from April 10 to May 6, highlights foundational skills and interdisciplinary research, while the Sophomore Exhibition, held from April 17 to May 16, features more specialized work across various media. A public reception for both shows is scheduled for April 25 in the Museum’s Root Court.

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article local schedule Apr 15, 2026 source 2 sources visibility 6 link 1 artist

Art gallery at Cuesta College presents 2026 Student Annual Art Exhibition

Cuesta College is set to host its 2026 Student Annual Art Exhibition at the Harold J. Miossi Art Gallery from April 16 through May 22. The showcase features a diverse array of student-produced works spanning traditional and contemporary disciplines, including painting, ceramics, printmaking, and digital art. An opening reception on April 16 will kick off the event, which is free and open to the public on the San Luis Obispo campus.

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Washburn student exhibition highlights diverse artistic talent

The Mulvane Art Museum recently hosted the Washburn University student exhibition reception, a juried showcase featuring a diverse range of student works selected by Kansas City artist Harold Smith. The event highlighted various artistic expressions, from oil paintings and wooden mandalas to photography, and served as a platform for announcing several honors, including the prestigious 2026 Charles and Margaret Pollak Award won by student Lauren Miller.

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article local schedule Apr 13, 2026 visibility 1 link 1 artist

What’s good? Local art show is turning the Ottawa Valley into a gallery for a weekend

Arts Carleton Place is set to host its 2026 Fine Art Exhibition on May 2 and 3 at the Carleton Place Arena Upper Hall. The two-day event will feature 54 regional artists from Lanark County and the Ottawa Valley, presenting a diverse collection of works ranging from landscapes to abstract pieces. The exhibition offers free admission and provides a platform for visitors to meet local creators and purchase original artworks.

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