Racine Art Museum exhibition brings children’s jewelry designs to life

The Racine Art Museum (RAM) opens a new exhibition, 'Designed by Me: Imagined Jewelry Realized,' on September 10, 2025, featuring jewelry pieces designed by local children ages 5 to 18 and crafted by Rasmussen Diamonds, a Racine-based jeweler celebrating its 125th anniversary. Winning designers Leo Philipp, Cali Jacobs, and Savannah Yanakowicz had their drawings transformed into fine jewelry by goldsmiths Laura Istvanek and Lizzie Spankowski, with the original drawings displayed alongside the finished pieces. The exhibition runs through October 4, after which the three winning pieces will be auctioned to benefit charities chosen by the young designers: Kindred Kitties, Wisconsin Humane Society, and Rescue Outreach.

Detroit Evening Report: DIA announces first Native American exhibit in 30 years

The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) announced its first major Native American exhibition in 30 years, titled "The Contemporary Anishinaabe Art: A Continuation," opening September 28, 2025. The show will feature 60 U.S.-based Anishinaabe artists and include jewelry, basketry, painting, pottery, and woodworking, with gallery text in Anishnaabemowin. The exhibition was curated with an advisory council of Ojibwe, Ottawa, and Potawatomi artists.

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Goldsmiths' Fair returns to Goldsmiths' Hall in London from September 23 to October 5, 2025, showcasing contemporary jewelry and silverware by emerging and established designers. Highlights include acrylic earrings by Emmeline Hastings, anthropomorphic silver objects by Francisca Onumah, and a site-specific installation by Ella Fearon-Low. The fair also launches the Goldsmiths' Company's Emerging Business Bursary, offering a £1,500 grant to 10 promising designers.

Art exhibition at Two Selves Gallery explores a journey through depression

Two Selves Gallery in Troy, New York, opened a new exhibition titled "Coming Out of Darkness: Landscapes of Presence" by artist Patricia Wood during the April Troy Night Out event. The show, on display through May, is divided into three sections: a series of acrylic paintings on black velvet depicting forest scenes from the Adirondacks, a middle section featuring reference photos, miniatures, encaustic works, and mental health resources, and a front section with oil paintings of Winnie the Pooh characters and Wood's jewelry. Wood describes the exhibition as a personal journey through depression, using light and dark to convey her struggle and recovery.

Opening of "Yemeni Fingertips" art exhibition in Bilad Al-Rus

The second annual "Yemeni Fingertips" art and trade exhibition recently opened in the village of Wa'lan, located in the Bilad Al-Rus District of Sana'a. Organized by the Women's Development Office, the event showcases a diverse array of locally produced goods, including traditional embroideries, fabrics, jewelry, expressive drawings, and figurines, alongside artisanal food and cleaning products. High-ranking local officials, including Deputy Governor Abu Nojoom Al-Mahaqiri, attended the inauguration to review the contributions of participating families.

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The 20th edition of the Journées Marteau (Hammer Days) will take place from May 26 to 31, 2026, across Paris and France. Organized by the Symev, the event invites the public to discover how auctions work and to have objects, jewelry, and artworks appraised. For this anniversary edition, auctioneers are highlighting the color red through a curated selection of lots, while workshops, conferences, and meetings will illuminate the mechanisms of the art market.

In-Town's Gallery's Spring All Member Show Celebrates Local Artists

In-Town Gallery on Frazier Avenue in Chattanooga is hosting its Spring All Member Show, a biannual exhibition featuring new artwork from all of its over 38 local and regional artist members. The show opens with a free reception on Friday, May 8th, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm, and runs through May 31st, showcasing a wide range of media including painting, pottery, turned wood, fused glass, photography, and jewelry.

Opening Reception For Show "AWE And DELIGHT" At Blue Streak Gallery Opens May 1st

Blue Streak Gallery in Wilmington, Delaware, is hosting an opening reception on May 1st for its new group exhibition titled "AWE and DELIGHT." The show features 20 artists, each contributing one painting that depicts something that brings them delight, showcasing a range of styles, techniques, and subjects. Participating artists include Ruth Ansel, Lisa Bartolozzi, Susie Benarcik, Jeremy Butler, Karen Delaney, Mary Page Evans, Alida Fish, Craig Hable, Sutton Hays, Annie Oldach, Annie Patrizi, Rachel Romano, Lynda Schmid, Libbie Soffer, Bill Spiker, Carol Spiker, Steve Tanis, and Valetta. The exhibition runs through June 2nd.

Get Happy at Casa Ramos Art Gallery

Casa Ramos Art Gallery in Los Osos, California, will open a group exhibition titled “Happy” on May 2, featuring new works by eight Central Coast artists: John Ramos, Mike Golling, Phillip Lopez, George Jercich, Jon Miller, Adrianne Jenkins, Dan Rider, and Elena Ramos Peffly. The show is curated around themes of happiness, color, and optimism, with pieces spanning painting, ceramics, glass, and jewelry. John Ramos will also debut three new prints at the opening reception, which runs from 2 to 6 p.m. at 1034 Los Osos Valley Road and is free to the public.

Sandy Cleary Art Gallery exhibit showcases student artwork featuring 3D pieces for the first time

The Sandy Cleary Art Gallery in Nashua, New Hampshire, is currently hosting an exhibition of student artwork from the Nashua School District, featuring three-dimensional pieces for the first time. The show, which runs through the end of July, includes works from middle and high school students, with new display cases acquired specifically for 3D art like jewelry, paper mache, and ceramics.

Colour, movement and emotion: Fleetwood artist Kate Ferris presents fluid art exhibition

Artist Kate Ferris is presenting her solo exhibition "Flow & Form" from April 16 to May 3 at Tea Amantes – Tearoom & Gallery in Fleetwood. The show features her fluid art paintings, created using acrylic pour techniques that embrace unpredictability and spontaneity, alongside a selection of handmade jewelry.

April 14: Opening reception for student exhibition at Sandy Cleary Community gallery

Nashua Community Arts is set to host the fourth annual Student Art Exhibition at the Sandy Cleary Community Art Gallery, featuring over 50 works from middle and high school students within the Nashua School District. The exhibition, which opens with a public reception on April 14, expands this year to include 3D works such as jewelry and ceramics alongside traditional 2D pieces. The event will also honor students recently inducted into the National Arts Honor Society.

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.

Monkton Arts in Ryde hosts Island artist showcase exhibition until May

Sixteen artists from the Isle of Wight have gathered at Monkton Arts in Ryde for a comprehensive group exhibition showcasing the region's creative breadth. Running through May 2, 2026, the showcase features a multidisciplinary collection including painting, sculpture, and jewelry from local figures such as Rachael Berry, Martin Swan, and Margarette Moore.

Art at the Hall exhibit showcases creativity in rural Northumberland

Blanchland Village Hall in rural Northumberland is hosting the "Art at the Hall" exhibition, a multi-disciplinary showcase featuring more than 21 established and emerging artists. Running through April 12, the event displays an eclectic range of works including painting, sculpture, photography, and digital art, while offering visitors free demonstrations and opportunities to meet the creators.

Local artist showcase takes place at The Yarrow, March 20–22

The Park City Artists Association is hosting its third annual “Spring Into Art” showcase at The Yarrow from March 20 to 22. This free public exhibition features a diverse array of works from local creators, including ten painters specializing in various media, five jewelers, and six award-winning photographers. The event also highlights three-dimensional works such as steel sculptures, glass art, woodwork, and fiber art.

Beck Center for the Arts highlights local artists with Art Treasures 2025

Beck Center for the Arts in Lakewood, Ohio, is hosting Art Treasures 2025, an annual holiday exhibition and pop-up shop featuring handmade goods by local Northeast Ohio artists. Open through December 27 in the Hoffman-Stach Gallery, the show includes paintings, jewelry, photography, wood sculpture, comics, and more. Participating artists include Debbie Clapper, Patsy Coffey Kline, Rita Elswick, Ryan Finley, Mark Gifford, Tanya Long, Mary Pat Oliver, T.J. Rovito, and Patricia Sigmier. A free public reception is scheduled for December 5.

NMSU Art Museum to introduce three exhibitions September 19

New Mexico State University's Art Museum (UAM) will open three exhibitions on September 19, 2025: “Necessary Futures,” featuring New Mexico-based artists sheri crider, Haley Greenfeather English, and Szu-Han Ho; “Greetings from Tijuana,” a solo show by Mexican artist Georgina Treviño; and “Jennifer Ling Datchuk: RIPENING,” which examines women's labor and Asian American histories. A free public reception will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on opening night, and all exhibitions run through March 7, 2026.

Alameda Senior Center Showcases Local Artwork

The Mastick Senior Center in Alameda, California, is hosting its 24th annual art exhibition, featuring 159 artworks from 88 artists, all members of the center. The show opened in June and runs through August 15, marking the largest edition yet, with expanded participation from members who create art independently. Curated by Alison Limoges and Diane Alabaster, the exhibition includes diverse mediums such as ceramics, mosaics, stained glass, knitting, jewelry, quilts, and for the first time, Chinese ink paintings. The center, which serves adults aged 50 and older, has transformed multiple rooms—including the dining room, game room, media room, and lobby—to accommodate the record number of pieces.

Leaders of former Maine syringe provider open Winterport art gallery

Abby D'Alessio and her husband Josh, former leaders of the Bangor-based Health Equity Alliance (HEAL)—which operated a syringe exchange and closed in April amid financial turmoil—have opened Selah Gallery on Main Street in Winterport, Maine. The gallery, named after a Biblical word meaning 'pause' and 'reflect,' offers a space for mindful contemplation and sells a mix of artwork, skin care products, jewelry, and accessories, with pieces priced from a few hundred dollars to $100,000. Abby D'Alessio, who stepped down as HEAL's harm reduction manager in December, curates the gallery, while Josh D'Alessio is a featured photographer. The space also includes the 'Canvas of Courage' project, which showcases artists who have faced homelessness, substance use, or mental health struggles, such as acrylic painter Ben Rasche.

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Buccellati, the Milanese jewelry house founded in 1919 and now owned by Richemont, held a major retrospective titled “The Prince of Goldsmiths” in Shanghai. The exhibition traced the family-run enterprise’s 100-plus-year history, showcasing signature pieces such as four butterfly brooches representing successive generations of the Buccellati family—from founder Mario to great-granddaughter Lucrezia—alongside sumptuous jewelry and lesser-known home decor, including animal-inspired silverware and chrome lobster sculptures.

BAA showcasing third annual Raiders of the Lost Art and May Flowers

The Belleville Art Association (BAA) is hosting two events on Saturday, May 9th, to celebrate the opening of its new exhibition. The third annual "Raiders of the Lost Art" treasure hunt will take place from 12-4 p.m., with over 100 original artworks hidden in 30 downtown Belleville businesses. Participants can pick up a map and search for art, with a "clue crew" offering hints; finders receive a ballot for a BAA gift certificate. Concurrently, the "May Flowers" show opens with a reception from 2-4 p.m., featuring paintings, jewellery, mosaics, textile art, and ceramics by local artists, all available for purchase. The exhibition runs from May 5th to June 6th at the BAA gallery on 208 Front Street.

Historic Downtown Pocatello to hold Art Walk on Friday

Historic Downtown Pocatello will host its May First Friday Art Walk on Friday, May 1, from 5 to 8 p.m., featuring local and regional art, music, food, and fashion. Participating venues include the Pocatello Art Center with its Shared Perspectives Exhibition, White Owl Books & Imports, Knotty Twist inside Elwen Cottage hosting Indiana Morris of Firefly Designs, Walrus & Carpenter Books with an open mic, Enchantments offering aura photos and tarot readings, Salty's True Tattoo, Mitera Made, Purpose Tea, The Martlet Brewery with live music by Cat Daddy, The Hygge Place hosting author Daniel Miller, Old Town Alley Outdoor Gallery, Bluebird Country Boutique, Cottonwood Junction, The Not So Starving Artist gallery owned by Jim Bacigalupi, Main Street Mercantile & Antiques featuring Annie Oakley Design Co., Wysteriasage & The Vintage Menagerie, and Brick 243 Gastropub.

FRC student artists present exhibition across 2 galleries

Feather River College's Studio Arts Department is holding its annual Student Art Exhibition in May across two Quincy galleries: Main Street Artists Gallery and Plumas Arts Gallery. The exhibition features student work in drawing, painting, photography, and sculpture, with an opening reception on May 1. Additionally, Main Street Artists Gallery is showcasing three resident fine jewelry creators—Robert Rose, Judy Dailey, and Michael Borofka—alongside other gallery members' work.

Hood River art exhibit anchors Black History Month events by group Black in the Gorge - Oregon Public Broadcasting

The Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River is hosting "Black Infinity House," an immersive exhibition curated by August Oaks that showcases the work of over 30 Black Oregon-based artists. The installation is designed as a domestic space featuring a studio, living room, and porch, displaying a diverse range of media including fabric art, wood-burned illustrations, painted portraits, and handmade jewelry.

Rocky Mount art venue celebrates exhibit with opening reception

The Tar River Art Gallery at North Carolina Wesleyan University is hosting a major exhibition opening and reception on February 22. The showcase features work from over 40 regional artists across a diverse range of mediums, including painting, ceramic sculpture, fused glass, and handcrafted jewelry. The event aims to introduce several new artists to the community while celebrating established local creators.

SADA faculty members showcase art at museum

Liberty University's semi-annual Faculty Art Exhibition opened on September 4 and runs through October 13, 2025, at the Liberty University Art Museum in Green Hall. The show features a diverse range of work by faculty members of the Department of Studio & Digital Arts (SADA), including paintings, pottery, sculptures, jewelry, illustrative projects, video game renderings, and concept art created with design software. The gallery was donated by Barbara Engstrom in February 2022 to display faith-based art, and her personal collection is also on view. Chair Todd Smith oversees the museum and emphasized that the exhibition models professional practice for students.

Insects, Dresses, and Rebellion: Why 'The Law of Lidia Poët' is Different from All Other Costume Dramas

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The third and final season of the Netflix series "The Law of Lidia Poët" concludes the story of Italy's first female lawyer in 1880s Turin. While the narrative follows her legal battles and social defiance, the production distinguishes itself through a rigorous and symbolic approach to costume design led by Stefano Ciammitti. Rather than modernizing the past, the series uses historical aesthetics—specifically gothic literature and naturalistic obsessions—to construct a visual language of rebellion.

Meet the maker behind iconic Pitt public art pieces in the University Art Gallery’s latest exhibit

The University of Pittsburgh's University Art Gallery presents "Earth and Ether: The Art of Lucille and Virgil Cantini," a new exhibition curated by students in the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences. The show features never-before-seen works uncovered in the Heinz History Museum's archives, alongside pieces from Pitt's collection and the Cantini family, highlighting the artistic partnership of Virgil Cantini—creator of iconic public art on Pitt's campus like "Skyscape" and "Man"—and his wife Lucille, a notable jewelry maker, ceramist, and enameler.

Art of Luxury

The article introduces *Art of Luxury*, a biannual magazine published by *The Art Newspaper* that examines the intersection of high-end fashion, jewelry, travel, and lifestyle with the visual arts. It covers how luxury brands engage with artists, the art market, and museums and heritage institutions.