Western Connecticut State University is set to host its annual Senior Portfolio Exhibition starting April 23 at the Visual and Performing Arts Center in Danbury. The showcase features the capstone projects of 18 graduating undergraduate art majors specializing in graphic design, illustration, photography, and studio arts.
This week's Metro Detroit events guide highlights several art exhibitions and cultural happenings from April 23–30. The Elaine L. Jacob Gallery at Wayne State University presents 'Keith Haring: Subway Drawings' (April 17–August 15), featuring 25 drawings created by Haring between 1980 and 1985. Wayne State also hosts its 2026 Undergraduate Art Exhibition (April 24–May 8) showcasing student work in fine arts, art history, and design, with an opening reception on April 24. That same evening, the Wayne State University Graduate Artist Coalition holds an open studio and gallery event with live music and refreshments. Additional events include a 12-hour party at Marble Bar & Lincoln Factory, a house music event by Specter at an undisclosed location, an R&B night at Big Pink, and an Oakland University Film Showcase.
The Julio Fine Arts Gallery at Loyola University will host its 2026 Annual Student Exhibition from April 13 to May 4, featuring work nominated by faculty from art and design classes. A reception and awards ceremony on April 23 will include prizes for studio art and photography, judged by artist-in-residence Jaz Erenberg.
North Carolina Central University's Art Museum hosted the "New Horizons" Exhibition, a juried showcase of student work across disciplines like fashion, studio art, graphic design, and animation. The event, which ran from March 22 to April 26, featured nearly 50 student artists and community members, with participants explaining their creative processes and the meanings behind pieces like Natna Kesete's "This Can't Be America."