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The Box celebrates 'record-breaking' year

The Box in Plymouth has reported a record-breaking 2025/2026 season, attracting 356,000 visitors and surpassing its annual target by 18%. This surge represents a 44% increase from the previous year, contributing to a total of 1.1 million visitors since the institution opened in late 2020. The success is largely attributed to high-profile exhibitions, including a major retrospective of local artist Beryl Cook and a showcase featuring Sir Joshua Reynolds’ portrait of Mai.

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3 to See Art in Motion in Lake Worth; Norton exhibit; PB Symphony

The Cultural Council for Palm Beach County has highlighted three major cultural events in the region, including two significant visual arts exhibitions. The Norton Museum of Art is hosting "Shelter," a survey of paintings by Danielle Mckinney that explores themes of solitude and domestic life, while the Cultural Council’s own gallery is debuting "Kinetic Energy," a group show featuring 14 local artists whose work captures the intersection of athleticism and artistic expression.

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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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Top 6 arts events this week in the Sarasota area, April 19-25

The Sarasota area is set to host a diverse array of cultural programming from April 19-25, highlighted by two major exhibition openings at the Sarasota Art Museum. These include a solo presentation and a group show featuring prominent figures in modern art, alongside a series of high-profile musical performances by the Sarasota Orchestra, ensembleNewSRQ, and the Venice Symphony.

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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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Blue Sky Gallery Celebrates 50 Years of Photography in Portland

Blue Sky Gallery, a cornerstone of Portland’s photography scene, is celebrating its 50th anniversary throughout 2025. Founded in 1975 by five artists who pooled their unemployment checks to open a tiny storefront, the non-profit collective has since showcased over 1,000 photographers and expanded into a major space in the city's Pearl District. The milestone year includes a series of decade-focused exhibitions and a rooftop gala to honor its history as one of the oldest artist-run photography galleries in the United States.

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

Community Art Shines In Latest Exhibition At Gallery

The Griffith Regional Art Gallery recently debuted "Roots & Reflections," a major community exhibition featuring over 60 works from local artists. Curated by Melanie Toscan, the show includes a diverse array of mediums such as sculpture, painting, photography, and a collaborative 3D installation. A unique highlight of the exhibition is a section of anonymous, fixed-price paintings where the artist's identity is only revealed to the buyer after the sale, adding an element of mystery to the local showcase.

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Community Art Shines In Latest Exhibition At Gallery

The Griffith Regional Art Gallery recently debuted "Roots & Reflections," a community-focused exhibition featuring over 60 works from local artists. Curated by Melanie Toscan, the show spans diverse mediums including sculpture, painting, photography, and a collaborative 3D installation. A unique highlight of the exhibition is a section of anonymous, fixed-price paintings sold for $85, where the artist's identity remains a mystery to the buyer until the show concludes.

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Local Notes: Art Exhibition, Line Dancing Classes, Set Dancing Classes

The group exhibition ‘Bándearg’ (Pink) is set to open at Books At One in Louisburgh, County Mayo, featuring the work of five female artists based in Ireland. The show explores the color pink as both a physical medium and a complex cultural symbol, showcasing a diverse range of artistic approaches including the bold, hard-edge op art of Elphin-based artist Nickie Harrington.

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Mattapoisett Students at O.R.R. Shine With Award-Winning Art

Students from Old Rochester Regional High School in Mattapoisett have swept top honors at the 9th Congressional District Art Competition. Ian Hartwig secured first place in the Drawing category, while Lauren Serpa and Jocelyn Yurof earned second and third place respectively in the Mixed Media category. The award-winning works will be featured in an upcoming exhibition and awards ceremony at the Plymouth Center for the Arts.

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article local schedule Apr 6, 2026 visibility 5 link 2 artists, 1 gallery

Hidden Oaks to host 'Big Helpers: Mutualism Magnified' art exhibit

Contemporary painter Elizabeth Schnura is set to debut her first solo exhibition, "Big Helpers: Mutualism Magnified," at the Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Bolingbrook. Running from April 15 through July 19, the showcase features large-scale, vibrant oil paintings that document the symbiotic relationships between plants and animals found within the Will County forest preserves. Schnura’s work utilizes contemporary realism to transform her own nature photography into detailed compositions that highlight often-overlooked creatures like spiders and insects.

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article local schedule Apr 7, 2026 visibility 4 link 2 artists

White City artist Jacob Fry debuts first colorful public art show

Jacob Fry, a White City-based carpenter and self-taught artist, debuted his first public exhibition on March 20 at Central Art Gallery in Medford. Known as "The Wayward Hare," Fry transitioned from lifelong black-and-white sketching to a vibrant, multi-media practice involving spray paint, acrylics, and paint pens. The show features abstract, colorful depictions of the natural world, including signature pieces like "Great Blue Heron" and "The Patient Fox."

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What to know about 'The Bird Sisters' art exhibit opening April 17

Artists and sisters Darlene Belair and Karen Dheel are set to debut a collaborative exhibition titled "The Bird Sisters" on April 17 at the Michigan Wine and Beer Portal in Monroe. The three-month showcase features a diverse range of acrylic, watercolor, and mixed media paintings that reflect the duo's deep connection to the local landscape. Belair, a long-time community artist and resident at the River Raisin National Battlefield Park, will present nature-focused works, while Dheel will display plein air paintings and pieces inspired by the symbolism of ravens.

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Chicago Artist Brian Sykes draws huge crowd for emotional exhibit debut

Chicago-based artist Brian Sykes returned to the Beverly Arts Center for the opening of his multimedia exhibition, “I Heard the City Breathe.” The event drew a significant crowd and featured a unique blend of visual art, film, and live vocal performances, including a set by Sykes himself. The project explores the emotional and cultural realities of Chicago’s Black experience, utilizing an intergenerational approach to discuss identity and memory.

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’Zodiac Crossroads’ comes to Kent-Harrison art gallery

The Ranger Station Art Gallery in Harrison Hot Springs has launched "Zodiac Crossroads," a solo exhibition by artist Johnny Tai. The collection features tactile 2-D aluminum etchings that blend Chinese and Western astrological symbols, specifically designed to be experienced through touch. Tai, who is blind and partially deaf, created the works to bridge the gap between traditional visual art and sensory accessibility.

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‘War, Religion and Love’ collide in Sac State student’s solo art exhibition

Sacramento State fine arts student Desiree Thomas has debuted her solo exhibition, "War, Religion and Love," at the university’s R.W. and Joyce Witt Gallery. The show features oil paintings that utilize romanticized imagery to explore unsettling themes, including internal psychological struggles and the domestic lives of Nazi soldiers. Notable works like "The Fine Line Between Ambition and Insanity" and "Home" challenge viewers to confront the duality of beauty and darkness through complex religious and historical symbolism.

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article local schedule Apr 16, 2026 visibility 5 link 6 artists

Primavera will 'draw' talent from every art piece across 3 days

The city of Plymouth is preparing for its annual Primavera festival, a three-day celebration of the arts scheduled for April 24-26 at the Plymouth Community Center. This year’s event features a juried exhibition of 64 selected artworks across various media, including painting, sculpture, and digital art, chosen from over 100 submissions. The festival will also include live artist demonstrations, youth art displays from local high schoolers, and performances by regional dance and music ensembles.

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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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“Butcher, Hymes, & Murtha,” April 29 through June 29

The Quad City Arts International Airport Gallery is hosting a three-person exhibition featuring the work of Aaron Butcher, MaryKay Hymes, and Diane Murtha from April 29 through June 29. The showcase brings together Butcher’s whimsical illustrations on shaped wood with diverse fiber art pieces created by Hymes and Murtha, highlighting a range of techniques from collage to intricate quilting.

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

Don’t miss open exhibition at Margate Art Museum

The Margate Art Museum is currently hosting its annual open art exhibition, featuring the work of South Coast-based artist Celeste van der Merwe. Her highlighted painting, 'Knitting the Nations: Will I See Them Again?', depicts a woman knitting textured patches that represent different continents and countries. The piece uses symbolism to explore the emotional weight of global migration and the fragility of family bonds when loved ones are scattered across the world.

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article local schedule Apr 15, 2026 visibility 3 link 7 artists, 2 galleries

Scene Calendar: Local theater, live music, dance, PorchFest 2026

The Gainesville region is hosting several significant visual arts events this week, headlined by the Harn Museum of Art’s exhibition "Florida in the Frame." This expansive show features over 65 artists, including American masters Winslow Homer and John Singer Sargent alongside Florida Highwaymen painters, exploring a century of the state’s evolving landscapes and culture. Additionally, the Gainesville Fine Arts Association is presenting "Song," a group exhibition of music-inspired local art, while the ninth annual Santa Fe Springs Plein Air Paintout invites the public to watch artists work live at O’Leno State Park.

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Greytown exhibition circles back for third year

The Greytown Art Gallery has launched the third edition of its annual "Full Circle" exhibition, featuring nearly 100 anonymous works created on small, circular formats. The opening event, officiated by South Wairarapa mayor Fran Wilde, included an auction of the pieces, which are priced at a flat rate of $200 to ensure affordability. The exhibition showcases a mix of emerging and established artists from across the Wairarapa region, challenging them to work outside traditional rectangular constraints.

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Rome Art Center to host ‘Out of the H2O’ exhibit | Content Exchange

The Rome Art and Community Center (RACC) in Rome, New York, is set to debut a new group exhibition titled “Out of the H2O” on April 2, 2026. The show features over 40 works from local artists across various mediums, including photography, painting, and mixed media, all centered around the thematic exploration of water.

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RoCo’s 6x6 exhibition returns with open call for artists

Rochester Contemporary Art Center (RoCo) has launched its annual open call for the 6x6 exhibition, a popular international small-art show. The exhibition invites artists of all ages and skill levels to submit original 6x6-inch artworks, which are then sold to the public to support the gallery’s programming.

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article local schedule Mar 19, 2026 visibility 2 link 4 artists, 1 gallery

Student Annual Art Exhibition now accepting submissions

Cuesta College’s Harold J. Miossi Gallery has opened submissions for its Spring 2026 Student Annual Art Exhibition, inviting students to submit work across seven categories including painting, sculpture, and digital art. A jury of professional artists, including Christina McPhee and Katie Herzog, will conduct an anonymous review of the physical works to select pieces for the show, which is scheduled to open on April 16.

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Exhibit at Lord Baltimore Hotel by local artist Mark Anthony West Jr. evokes starry skies

Baltimore-born artist Mark Anthony West Jr. is debuting a new body of work titled "Seven Stars Between Two Skies" at the Lord Baltimore Hotel. Created during a residency in Rio de Janeiro, the exhibition features portraits of American and Brazilian creatives depicted as sovereign forces, utilizing signature elements like terra cotta noses, metallic leaf, and symbolic ribbons to explore Afro-diasporic themes and spiritual lineage.

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NRV gallery exhibition showcases local artists

The YMCA at Virginia Tech is hosting a community-focused exhibition titled 'Exploring Art in the NRV' in Blacksburg, Virginia. Running through April 10, the showcase features a diverse range of works from local artists and regional institutions, including the Montgomery Museum of Art and History and the Fine Arts Center of the NRV. A public reception is scheduled for March 15 to celebrate the region's creative output.

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New ‘Water’ exhibition opens at Middletown Art Center March 14

The Middletown Art Center (MAC) is launching its 63rd exhibition, titled "Water," with an opening reception on March 14. The show features a diverse range of media from both new and returning artists, including Monte Brill, Richard Vargas, Alana Clearlake, and Darren Jekel, and will remain on view through June 7.

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Manchester artist Vinay Jalla invites viewers to find wisdom in footwear at Altrincham art exhibition

Manchester-based illustrator Vinay Jalla is headlining a new group exhibition at Altrincham Town Hall, presented by the Altrincham Society of Artists. The showcase features over 40 original works ranging from traditional British landscapes to contemporary social commentary, with Jalla’s piece 'Old Shoes Never Bite' serving as a focal point. His work utilizes humor and symbolism to transform everyday objects into reflections on memory and quiet wisdom.

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article local schedule Mar 5, 2026 visibility 1

'Branching Out…On A Limb' art exhibit opening at Nevada City Winery Gallery: Opening reception Friday, Mar. 6

Artist Kristin Alpin is debuting a new solo exhibition titled “Branching Out…On A Limb” at the Nevada City Winery Gallery. The collection features a series of tree-inspired dreamscapes created through a blend of traditional brushwork and digital painting techniques. The works range from symmetrical patterns to stained-glass aesthetics, designed to evoke a sense of calm, mystery, and transcendence through the exploration of nature.

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