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You Can Help Create Art at This Free Providence Event

The Providence Chalk Art Festival will take place on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the Providence Rink in Rhode Island. For one day, the rink's concrete surface becomes an open-air gallery where artists of all ages and skill levels create chalk artworks in designated squares. Visitors can watch professional chalk artists at work, walk among the colorful street art, and even participate by creating their own chalk designs in special areas set aside for kids and amateurs. The event also features live music, food vendors, and family-friendly activities, all free to attend.

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article local schedule Apr 26, 2026 visibility 9 link 1 artist

WNC 2026 Student Art Show happening now through May 7 at Bristlecone Gallery

Western Nevada College’s annual Student Art Show is now on view at the Bristlecone Gallery through May 7, 2026. The exhibition features 2-D works (paintings, drawings, prints) and 3-D sculptures submitted by enrolled WNC students, with submissions accepted until April 17. A closing reception will be held on May 7 from 5 to 6:30 p.m., and students have the option to sell their artwork, with prices listed in the gallery.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 25, 2026 visibility 7 link 9 artists

Infectious creativity

CIMA Gallery in Kolkata is hosting an exhibition titled "Outsider Art," on view until May 2, featuring works by a diverse group of individuals without formal artistic training. Participants include entrepreneur Dilip De, chartered accountant Amartya Mukherjee, danseuse Amala Shankar, musician Ayaan Ali Bangash, and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, among others. The show highlights a wide range of media, from digital paintings and watercolors to photography and stoneware, all united by a raw, instinctive creativity.

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article local schedule Apr 24, 2026 visibility 3 link 4 artists

Reconnecting with the Handmade: The Hart Gallery’s Ampersand student art exhibit

William & Mary students showcased their handmade artworks in the Hart Gallery's "Handmade" exhibit, held in conjunction with the Ampersand International Arts Festival. Curated by alumna Zara Fina Stasi '12, a Richmond-based artist and founder of Good for the Bees, the multimedia exhibition featured approximately a dozen student submissions including assemblage, collage, sculpture, sewn hangings, and traditional painting. Student curators Gibran Adnan '27 and Rebecca Graber '27 collaborated with Stasi to select and install the works, which explored themes of experimentation, self-expression, and the human process of creating by hand.

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article local schedule Apr 22, 2026 visibility 6 link 4 artists

Rebirth art exhibition celebrates spring and new beginnings

Heart Café and Church in Liverpool is hosting an art exhibition titled 'Rebirth' until May 3rd. Curated by café employee Emily Blackmore, the show features 25 works by 21 local artists, interpreting themes of spring and new beginnings. It opened on Good Friday to align with ideas of spiritual transformation.

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Gallery celebrates Earth Day

The Grayson Gallery & Art Center (GGAC) in Grayson, Kentucky, is hosting an opening reception for its annual 'Celebrate the Earth 2026' art show and sale on April 24. The event, part of the non-profit's monthly Final Fridays series, will feature original, handmade works from regional artists focused on Earth Day themes, alongside a display of art by homeschooled children. Live music will be provided by the band Kentucky Memories, and the evening will include an awards ceremony with cash prizes and ribbons.

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article local schedule Apr 21, 2026 visibility 4 link 1 artist

Waddington Gallery celebrates decade of art, workshops and community

The Gallery at Lake St. Lawrence Arts in Waddington is celebrating its 10th anniversary on May 16. The event will highlight a decade of local creativity, community engagement, and arts education, featuring music, refreshments, and opportunities to meet artists. The gallery, which recently underwent renovations, has grown from a small group into a collective of 16 artists working in diverse media.

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article local schedule Apr 19, 2026 visibility 6 link 1 artist

Ravenswood Art Gallery hosts photography contest sponsored by Black Sheep Tattoo

The Ravenswood Art Gallery recently hosted a photography contest titled "Bright, Beautiful WV!", which featured 21 entries from local photographers. Sponsored by Black Sheep Tattoo Co., the event awarded $500 in prizes and was judged by a four-person panel. The ceremony highlighted the gallery's ongoing commitment to community engagement and its growth since opening 16 months ago.

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article local schedule Apr 18, 2026 visibility 8 link 2 artists

Art for all: Ogden community art shows provide opportunities for creativity and connection

Ogden City’s quarterly Community Art Show at Union Station has become a staple of the local creative scene, offering a low-barrier platform for artists of all ages and skill levels. Managed by Ogden City Arts, the program accepts a diverse range of media—including poetry, textiles, and 3D works—with no entry fees for participants. The initiative, which began in 2020 as a way to activate the historic Union Station lobby during the pandemic, now showcases between 25 and 75 pieces per exhibition.

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article local schedule Apr 18, 2026 visibility 6 link 1 artist

Sullivan Area Arts Guild celebrates a big milestone

The Sullivan Area Art Guild is celebrating its 50th anniversary, marking five decades of supporting local creativity in Sullivan, Indiana. Founded in April 1976, the organization maintains a gallery on the town square where it hosts monthly meetings and year-round community projects. To commemorate the milestone, the guild is currently featuring a themed exhibition titled "Past, Present and Future."

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article local schedule Apr 17, 2026 visibility 7 link 4 artists

Berthoud’s fine art gallery displays community creativity

Homestead Fine Art Gallery in downtown Berthoud has established itself as a vital community hub, currently representing 23 local artists from Northern Colorado. The gallery recently hosted its third annual student art show, featuring works from Berthoud High School students and concluding with a public awards reception. Managed by volunteer Executive Director Jim Fronapfel, the space operates on a cooperative model where artists juried into the gallery rent space and contribute volunteer hours to maintain operations.

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article local schedule Apr 9, 2026 visibility 6 link 2 artists

Toledo Juvenile Court art exhibit showcases teen creativity

Six teenagers currently involved with the Lucas County Juvenile Court system are debuting a new art exhibition at JUST Toledo. The showcase features 25 original works, including photography and custom-built frames, all created and installed by the young artists under the guidance of lead artist Christopher Pickett.

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article local schedule Apr 9, 2026 visibility 3 link 3 artists

'A celebration of creativity' - Inclusive art exhibition open in East Renfrewshire

Eastwood Park Theatre and Gallery has launched the 'Spring Art Collection,' an exhibition featuring works by individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and additional support needs. Curated by charity Cosgrove Care and led by artist Susan Kennedy, the showcase debuted on World Autism Awareness Day with a ceremony headed by East Renfrewshire Provost Mary Montague. The collection, themed around the awakening of landscapes after winter, highlights the creative output of participants from weekly art groups based in Mearns Kirk Halls.

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article local schedule Apr 7, 2026 visibility 7 link 3 artists

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.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 2, 2026 visibility 2 link 4 artists

“Art means the world to me”: artists with Parkinson’s discuss creativity after Deep Brain Stimulation treatment

An online exhibition titled "The Art of Parkinson's," sponsored by medical technology company Abbott, launched on April 1, 2026, showcasing paintings by eight artists with Parkinson's who have undergone Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) treatment. Featured artists include Margie Burns-Kohn from Florida, Clive Couperthwaite from Australia, Ann Harwell from North Carolina, and Roger Saunders from Queensland, all of whom describe how DBS alleviated tremors and restored their ability to create art, with many experiencing a surge in creativity post-treatment.

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

Spring art exhibition celebrating local talent opens this April

The Ludlow Art Society is presenting its Spring Art Exhibition at St Laurence's Church in Ludlow, running from April 10 to April 19. The free event features works from over 70 local artists across various disciplines, with all original pieces available for purchase. The society, active for nearly 80 years and boasting over 100 members, organizes two exhibitions annually.

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article local schedule Mar 26, 2026 visibility 1 link 1 artist

Mansfield Museum and Art Gallery launches Open Art Exhibition celebrating local creativity

Mansfield Museum and Art Gallery has launched its Open Art 2026 exhibition, a showcase featuring the work of 27 local and regional artists. Selected by a community panel from over 50 submissions, the exhibition includes a diverse range of mediums such as painting, sculpture, photography, and textiles. The show features both established professionals and first-time exhibitors, including mixed media artist Abbi Olla and self-taught photographer Caitlin Bower.

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museum exhibitions schedule Mar 11, 2026 visibility 9 link 2 artists

Artist's calming painting session during hurricane prep prompts art exhibition

A Florida artist, while preparing for an approaching hurricane, decided to paint a calming scene of a sailboat on a peaceful bay as a form of stress relief. This spontaneous act, captured in a video that went viral, has now led to a full-fledged solo exhibition of her work at a local gallery.

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article local schedule Feb 19, 2026 visibility 1 link 1 artist

On Paper, this looks an exhibition to see

Arttime Supplies in Ipswich has launched its 15th annual group exhibition, "On Paper," showcasing works that utilize paper as the primary medium. The show features a diverse range of disciplines from over 15 local artists, including watercolor, printmaking, sculpture, and drawing, providing a professional platform for emerging talent in the region.

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Street art exhibition celebrates Peterborough's creative scene

Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery is hosting a free street art exhibition celebrating the city's creative scene, featuring artist-led talks and workshops supported by the Arts Council. The exhibition, which runs until 23 May, includes creative workshops for young people during the Easter holidays and was developed in collaboration with local street artist Nathan Murdoch, with whom the museum first discussed a solo exhibition in 2020.

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article local schedule Feb 7, 2026 visibility 3 link 1 artist

Art exhibit shines light on Black voices, 100 years of Black History Month

An art exhibition titled "Reclaiming the Canvas: 100 Years of Black History Month" was held at the Zhou B Arts Center near 18th and Vine in Kansas City, curated by Roi Wall. The show featured Black artists including Daisha Maria Breona, Xavier Gayden, Feliz Kehinde, and Aisha Imani Sanaa, who presented works exploring themes of identity, heritage, resilience, and joy, with minimal creative constraints.

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article local schedule Feb 6, 2026 visibility 3 link 2 artists

Art exhibit at Arden Fair celebrates ‘power of representation’ during Black History Month

Arden Fair Mall in Sacramento is hosting the Art, Culture & Lifestyle Exhibition, a free showcase featuring the work of 11 local Black artists in celebration of Black History Month. Curated by Berry Accius, founder of Voice of the Youth and Black BluePrintz, and his daughter Adejah Accius, the exhibition includes artists such as Anissa Walker, Katherine Dukes, Betty Davis, Shawntay Gorman, Lyric Worthen, Aliyah Sidge, Art By Brey, Jamillah Williams, Kareem Daniels, and SCO Go Crazy. The display is located on the first floor near the new RH Outlet and will run through the end of February.

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article local schedule Dec 20, 2025 visibility 3 link 2 artists

Winter Welcome brings creativity and community spirit to Grays

On December 18, Grays Shopping Centre hosted Winter Welcome, a community celebration produced by Thurrock-based arts organization Together Productions in collaboration with Welcome to the UK. The event featured visual arts activities, a 'Creating Home' art exhibition by the Together Create Visual Arts Collective with artists Marsha Ashley and Salina Jane, participatory singing led by Ashley Beauchamp and Thames Opera Company, and food prepared by Welcome to the UK community members. Thurrock's Deputy Mayor Cllr Steve Liddiard attended, and shoppers enjoyed a pop-up performance.

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article local schedule Dec 19, 2025 visibility 3 link 1 artist

Former Guilford Student Selected For Prestigious Art Exhibition

Keoni Mcfee, a former Guilford High School student who graduated in 2025 and now attends the University of Hartford, has been selected for the 2025 AP Art and Design Digital Exhibition presented by the College Board. His artwork, drawn from his AP Drawing Sustained Investigation, explores the relationship between human growth and nature using mixed media, collage techniques, and wild-style graffiti. Mcfee is one of only 51 student artists chosen from over 82,000 portfolios submitted worldwide.

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article local schedule Dec 17, 2025 visibility 2 link 1 artist

The Harris Open Exhibition Returns for 2026

The Harris Open Exhibition returns in 2026 after a five-year hiatus, continuing a tradition of over 70 years in Preston. The open-call show accepts all entries from local residents (within Preston City Council area or a 5-mile radius) across all media—including drawing, painting, digital art, film, fashion, and experimental practice—with no entry fee and no curation beyond excluding offensive content. Group submissions from community organizations such as The Foxton Centre, Places for People, and Wot Wud U Do are already confirmed. The exhibition opens to the public on 21 February 2026, and for the first time includes a pop-up shop selling artist-designed merchandise.

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museum exhibitions schedule Dec 11, 2025 visibility 1 link 2 artists

‘Digital Meets Creativity’ – Seminar & Exhibition featuring Korean Media Artists at UNESCO

UNESCO hosted a seminar and exhibition titled 'Digital Meets Creativity' on September 12, 2016, at its headquarters in Paris, featuring Korean media artists Han Ho and Byeong Sam Jeon. The exhibition, 'Technology in Contemporary Art,' showcased works that blend digital technologies with artistic practice, including Han Ho's holographic and LED installations and Jeon's interactive video and kinetic pieces. The event was part of 'KOREA-UNESCO week' and included remarks from UNESCO Director General Irina Bokova, Korean Ambassador Byong Hyun Lee, and Assistant Director General Francesco Bandarin.

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article local schedule Dec 3, 2025 visibility 2 link 2 artists

Vincent showcase local art with new library lounge gallery

The City of Vincent in Australia has launched a new community arts program that transforms its library lounge into a gallery space for local emerging and under-represented artists. The first exhibitor is local artist and storyteller Brad Martin, who will present his joyful paintings and drawings, including his signature Grumpy Bug series, at a free opening night on December 4.

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museum exhibitions schedule Dec 2, 2025 visibility 5 link 1 artist

Here are the exhibits honoring Black art and culture during Miami Art Week

During Miami Art Week 2025, multiple exhibitions and events are spotlighting Black art and culture. Highlights include the Point Comfort Art Fair + Show at the Historic Ward Rooming House, themed "Life & Times of Frederick Douglass," with a special installation hosted by former NBA star Alonzo Mourning. Soul Basel returns to Historic Overtown with exhibitions at the Center for Black Innovation and the Black Archives Lyric Plaza, featuring Marcus Blake's "In Art We Trust." The Art of Transformation showcase in Opa-locka explores "At the Edge of Entanglement," while Revolt Art Fair returns for its second year at Ice Palace Studios with over 50 Black artists. Additionally, historian Nadege Green's installation "The Power of Her Hands: Black Washerwomen in Early Miami" is on view at YoungArts Gallery.

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museum exhibitions schedule Nov 30, 2025 visibility 1 link 1 artist

‘Drawn from Life’ Art Exhibition :: Tourism

A solo exhibition titled 'Drawn from Life' by local Eswatini artist Celumusa Khumalo will be held on December 5-6, 2025, at the Mbabane National Library. The show features paintings inspired by everyday landscapes, faces, and objects, with no formal opening or speeches—visitors are invited to wander and view the art at their own pace.

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article local schedule Nov 6, 2025 visibility 1 link 5 artists

Fulham artists and potters open new exhibition

The Society of Fulham Artists and Potters (SoFAP) is holding its free autumn exhibition at Fulham Library from 9 to 16 November. Around 65 local artists will display paintings, sculptures, and Japanese-inspired ceramics, including works by Sylvie Joly, Zohreh Paykani, Izzy Hutchison, and Amanda Withey. All artworks are for sale, with the society's chair Rowena Vaughan highlighting the event as a celebration of community creativity.

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