Valparaiso University has partnered with the Emerging Artists Society of Chesterton to launch "Stories," a multi-media exhibition hosted at the Christopher Center Library. The show features a diverse range of works created by both campus members and local community artists, supported by a public reception and a display period running through mid-May.
The Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University has launched two concurrent exhibitions: "Monuments to Migration and Labor" and "Emerging Visions." The former, supported by the Mellon Foundation, features regional artists like Chung-Fan Chang whose work explores cultural identity and the immigrant experience through labor-intensive techniques. The latter serves as a massive collegiate showcase, featuring diverse media from over 50 students representing five different Southern New Jersey higher education institutions.
A new exhibition titled 'News from Nowhere: Laboratory of Spring and Autumn Collection' has opened at the SCAI THE BATHHOUSE gallery in Tokyo. The show presents a curated collection of works, though the specific artists involved are not detailed in the provided text.
The Mather Art Gallery at Trinity College is hosting an exhibition showcasing the work of the Hartford Environmental Justice Research Partnership. The display highlights community-based research and collaborative solutions designed by student-led teams to address local environmental challenges in the Hartford area.
The HUB-Robeson Galleries at Penn State University will host the annual Center for Arts and Crafts Artist and Instructor Exhibition from March 27 through June 8, 2026. Located in the HUB-Robeson Center, the showcase features a diverse array of works created by both students and instructors, spanning mediums such as pottery, oil painting, stained glass, and ceramics.
A controversial art exhibition in the United Kingdom has sparked intense backlash for featuring works that allegedly promote antisemitic blood libels, conspiracy theories, and denial of the October 7th attacks. Organizations such as the Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) have raised alarms over the inclusion of imagery that they claim crosses the line from political critique into hate speech and historical revisionism.
Actress Emma Samms, best known for her role as Holly Sutton on General Hospital, has launched her debut solo art exhibition at The Sub Rooms in Stroud, Gloucestershire. The show marks a significant transition for Samms, who recently converted her coach house into a dedicated studio to move beyond private commissions into public display. The exhibition features a mix of her traditional, detailed pen-and-ink animal portraits alongside new, large-scale abstract paintings.
The Field Museum in Chicago is set to debut "Amerika Samoa," a temporary exhibition opening March 6, 2026, in the Regenstein Halls of the Pacific. Co-curated by Reggie Meredith Fitiao and Su’a Uilisone Fitiao of the nonprofit Fa’asamoa Arts, the show focuses on two primary Samoan art forms: siapo mamanu (painted barkcloth) and tatau (tattoo). The exhibition features contemporary works alongside historical pieces from the museum's collection, including a collaborative large-scale siapo created with the Chicago Samoan community.
The city of Ogbomoso hosted "Exhibit Mosho," a Valentine’s Day pop-up exhibition designed to showcase the region's artistic depth and foster community pride. Featuring works from 24 artists across Nigeria—including paintings, sculptures, and photography—the event centered on the theme of "Love, Bravery, and Conquest." Organizers from Ennovate Lab and the local creative community utilized the holiday to draw residents into a shared space for storytelling and cultural reflection.
The 38th annual Young At Art (YAA) exhibition has opened at the Wailoa Center in Hilo, showcasing 125 juried artworks created by K-12 students from 18 schools across Hawaii Island. This year's theme, "SHIFT," prompted young artists to explore concepts of change and transition through various mediums. The event marks a significant return to a centralized venue and a new collaboration between the East Hawaii Cultural Center (EHCC) and the Wailoa Center, following years of decentralized satellite displays during the pandemic.
The Tullahoma Fine Arts Center in Moore County, Tennessee, is calling for local and regional artists to submit entries for a juried exhibition titled 'The Art of Trees,' scheduled for April 24, 2026, to coincide with Arbor Day. The exhibition seeks tree-related artwork in various mediums, including visual art, photography, sculpture, and wood carving, with submissions due by March 16.
An exhibition titled 'Pride in Full Colour' is being held at the gallery in the Edna O'Brien Library in Scarriff, County Clare, Ireland. It runs from February 21 to March 20, 2026, and features portraits of local LGBTQIA+ community members alongside vibrant banners created by young people from the Clare Youth Service.
The Marin Cultural Association, in collaboration with Youth in Arts, presents “What About Age?,” a new exhibition at the Marin County Civic Center gallery from January 26 through May 6. The show features graphic art panels by New York-based writer and illustrator Aubrey Hirsch, originally curated by Dr. Stacey Gordon and displayed at NYU’s Kimmel Windows. Expanding on the original, Youth in Arts paired teen artists (ages 13-19) from its Intensive Arts Mentorship program with older adult artists (ages 65 and over) to create over 35 collaborative works challenging stereotypes about aging.
Centre LGBT+ and several faith communities in Centre County, Pennsylvania, are partnering for a new art exhibition called “Rainbow Creation,” inviting local artists to submit original works exploring and celebrating LGBT+ identity. Submissions are open until March 15, with no fee required, and works by children, youth, and adults in any medium are welcome. Selected pieces will be displayed from April 12 to June 30 at Centre LGBT+’s community center and multiple faith spaces across State College and the Centre Region. Participating congregations include Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County, St. Luke Lutheran Church, Congregation Brit Shalom, Grace Lutheran Church, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church and Wesley Foundation, University Baptist and Brethren Church, State College Friends Meeting, and State College Presbyterian Church.
Seremban's Lorong Seni, a kilometer-long back alley behind pre-war shophouses, has been recognized by the Malaysia Book of Records as the longest art alley in the country. The project, coordinated by Zakir Amir Mohd Derus, involved seven local artists working in stages over five years (2019-2024) with a RM2.5 million budget from Seremban City Hall. The murals focus on local history, traditions, sports, and multicultural harmony, and the alley is now closed to vehicles on weekends to allow public enjoyment.
Linnaeus Sanitas in Botswana hosted a collaborative art exhibition funded by the Companies and Intellectual Property Authority (CIPA), marking the culmination of a documentary project that brought together six local artists to explore the meaning of 'Home' through art. The exhibition was part of Contemporary Art Botswana 2025, a two-year initiative to highlight exceptional artistic work from Botswana for local and international audiences. Facilitator Ann Golifer explained that the project aimed to support young artists by providing a platform to showcase their work, addressing her own lack of such opportunities as a young artist.
Big Car Collaborative, a nonprofit creative organization, announced plans to brand its five-acre Garfield Park campus in Indianapolis as the Contemporary Art Museum of Indianapolis. The centerpiece will be a fully renovated 40,000-square-foot former industrial building, transforming it into a community-facing contemporary art museum. The project, first revealed a year and a half ago, aims to fill a gap in a city that currently lacks such an amenity.
Design Miami has announced plans to launch a new edition in Dubai in early 2027, in partnership with the Dubai-based cultural enterprise Alserkal. The fair, currently celebrating its 20th anniversary in Miami Beach, also runs an annual edition in Paris, while its Basel show was suspended earlier this year. The inaugural Design Miami Dubai will be led by Vilma Jurkute, executive director of Alserkal, Jennifer Roberts, CEO of Design Miami, and Jesse Lee, chairman of Design Miami and founder of Basic.Space, which acquired the fair in 2023. Beyond the annual event, the collaboration will establish a year-round programme of design talks and educational initiatives.
The City of San José’s Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs is hosting an art exhibition reception on November 7, 2025, at The Citadel Art Studios to showcase projects by the 2025 Creative Ambassadors. The five ambassadors—Julie Cardenas, Matt Casey (More Mas Marami), Jessica Gutierrez, Miguel Ozuna, and Steven Rubalcaba—have each developed community-engaged creative works over the past year, including a shared film camera photography project, zine-making workshops, a community audio archive, a collaborative collage using repurposed materials, and art workshops for mothers and children.
The Residency, a new creative space created by Minneapolis-based agency Modern Day Me (MDM), will hold its grand opening on November 6, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m. The event features original works by artists Angelo Redmond and Henry Makarios, along with interactive installations, live music, cocktails, and light bites, inviting the community to experience a multi-purpose production and gathering space designed for art, design, and cultural connection.
A new outdoor gallery will open in downtown Erin on Sunday, October 26, from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Located at 185 Main St., across from the Erin Fair Ground, the gallery features 28 artworks sponsored by local businesses and organizations. Organized by the non-profit Over Here Community Arts Adventure, the space is described as an "art-filled depiction of local experiences" and will remain along the Art Ruralz Trail until construction on the property is complete. The opening event includes artists, volunteers, and organizers on-site, with refreshments available at the Agricultural Dining Hall.
The New York Times profiles an artist who creates works celebrating Black men in labor, depicting them with dignity and strength. The artist refuses to apologize for her focus, which she sees as a corrective to historical erasure and negative stereotypes.
The Rivoli Arts District (RAD) in downtown La Crosse is hosting an immersive Halloween-themed art experience called "The Uncanny Exhibit" from October 16 through November 1. The exhibit features 13 rooms, each designed by a different local artist, with interactive installations that combine visual, auditory, and tactile elements to create a multisensory, unsettling atmosphere. Marketing specialist Aidan Schmidtknecht describes it as more artsy and immersive than a traditional haunted house, focusing on atmosphere and weirdness rather than jump scares.
Arts in Irvine is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Beall Center for Art + Technology with a new exhibition titled "25 Years at the Beall Center for Art + Technology," opening October 26 at the Great Park Gallery. The show features interactive installations and digital experiments that explore the intersection of art and science, highlighting influential artists and milestone moments from the center's history since its founding in 2000. A free opening reception will be held from 1 to 3 p.m., and the exhibition was curated in collaboration with the University of California, Irvine.
De Beers has partnered with Frieze Masters to present an immersive installation titled 'Voyage Through the Diamond Realm,' showcasing diamonds that date back 3.5 billion years. The display, curated by Lynn Serfaty of De Beers, features a 20-minute film exploring the myths, history, and science of diamonds, along with a commissioned sculpture from Botswana craftspeople using uncut diamonds and ostrich eggshells. This marks De Beers' first presentation at an art fair.
The Guernsey Literary Festival and Art for Guernsey are inviting local artists to submit cover designs for "Time & Tide," the Guernsey Short Story Anthology, a new publication celebrating writers connected to the Bailiwick. The competition is open to artwork of any medium inspired by the anthology's theme of personal memories, imagined futures, and island life rhythms. The anthology will be published by Blue Ormer and launched at the Guernsey Literary Festival from 24 April to 3 May 2026, with a submission deadline of 30 November 2025.
Antigua’s top artisans and small business owners will be featured at the Artisans and Small Project Exhibition, a three-day event organized by B2B for Exhibitions and Events. Held at the Multi-Purpose Centre from October 16th to 18th, the free-admission showcase will run daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., offering handmade items including jewelry, art, fashion, natural skincare, home décor, accessories, and culinary creations. Visitors can meet makers, discover new projects, and purchase unique products ahead of the holiday season.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are celebrating their 50th season with a photographic retrospective titled *The Bucs at Fifty: A Photographic Retrospective*, presented in partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art. The exhibition showcases five decades of team history through images of historic players and coaches, iconic on-field moments, and rarely seen behind-the-scenes photographs, reflecting the evolution of the franchise and its impact on the Tampa Bay community. It is open to all museum guests with daily admission, with special access for Krewe Members from September 27 to October 26, 2025.
The Mansfield Public Art Commission and the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library have partnered to present a new art exhibition titled “Where You Belong,” running until November 14, 2025. The show features works by local artists exploring themes of identity, place, and community, and celebrates the library's recently launched slogan of the same name, which emphasizes inclusivity and belonging for all visitors.
A new printmaking exhibition titled "Prints. People. Power." has opened at the Clara M. Lovett Art Museum at Northern Arizona University. Curated by Ty Miller, the show features works from three print collectives—Taller de Gráfica Popular (Mexico City), Movimiento Artístico del Río Salado (Phoenix), and The Arizona Print Group—exploring themes of justice, community, and resilience across the American Southwest, Central America, and South America. All artworks come from the museum's permanent collection, built through decades of donor gifts since the 1960s. The exhibition is also the first at NAU to involve student collaboration and to integrate generative AI in design and research.