5 art exhibits in Kansas City you should catch this fall

Kansas City's fall art season features five notable exhibitions, including DeAnna Skedel's retrospective 'The Edge of Your Field' at the Bunker Center for the Arts, 'Animate Ground' at Gallery Bogart showcasing clay and pigment works by artists like Mónica Figueroa and Jo Archuleta, and 'The Mother And… Project' at Leedy-Voulkos Art Center, which explores mothering ethics through diverse artistic practices. Other highlights include exhibitions focusing on earth, land, motherhood, and the elements, offering a season of reconnection and self-reflection.

Highlighting Contemporary Art in Georgia | Seams to Be: New Approaches to Textile Techniques

The Georgia Museum of Art has organized "Seams to Be: New Approaches to Textile Techniques," a traveling exhibition opening October 2, 2025, at the Lyndon House Arts Center in Athens. Guest curated by Didi Dunphy, the show features 13 Georgia-based artists who reinterpret traditional textile methods through contemporary practices, including beaded chip bags, free-motion quilts, yarn paintings, and multimedia sculptures. It is the fourth installment of the triennial "Highlighting Contemporary Art in Georgia" series, which aims to discover and cultivate local artists and bring their work to audiences across the state.

Frances Thrasher’s Solo Exhibition ‘The Uncanny Valley’ Under Heaven4theYoung

Multidisciplinary artist Frances Thrasher, working under the name Heaven4theYoung, will present her second solo exhibition, 'The Uncanny Valley,' at ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery opening October 16. The show features new works in ceramics, oil, and watercolor, following her sold-out 2022 debut. Thrasher's painting 'Withered' was recently on view at the Lyndon House Arts Center's 50th Juried Exhibition, and her piece 'Teenage Lobotomy' served as album cover art for Patterson Hood's solo release. At 20, she has also earned a Badge of Honor from the Berlin Music Video Awards for a stop-motion film she made for Hood's song 'The Pool House.'

Nashville International Airport Debuts Fall/Winter Flying Solo Exhibit Featuring Nashville Artists

Nashville International Airport (BNA) has launched the fall/winter edition of its Flying Solo exhibit, featuring works by six Nashville-based artists: Omari Booker, Tamla Boone, Chalet Comellas, Heather Hillhouse, Brian Tull, and Taylor Walton. The exhibit, on display through January 5, 2026, includes oil paintings, acrylics, and ceramic sculptures placed throughout the airport terminals. The show is part of BNA's Arts at the Airport program, established in 1988, which rotates seasonal exhibits to showcase local creative talent.

Local artist's latest exhibit is totally wicked

Local artist Carmen McCullough, who also works under the name 'Strange Farm Girl,' is opening a new mixed media exhibition titled 'Wicked Plant Art' across three venues in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota: the Becker County Museum, Bluebird Books, and Ortenstone Gardens and Sculpture Park. The exhibition, which includes 22 original pieces, was previously shown at the Lauritzen Botanical Gardens in Omaha, Nebraska, and features nature-themed works inspired by 'wicked plants.' An opening reception will be held at the Becker County Museum on October 9, and the show runs through January 15, 2026.

“MAJOR” Exhibit Opens in Eric Dean Gallery

A two-person exhibition titled “MAJOR” opened on September 12 at Wabash College’s Eric Dean Gallery, featuring paintings by alumni Mark Brosmer and Ryan Lane, both among the first art majors to graduate from Wabash in 1985. The show explores everyday complexity, the unseen, and the sublime through Brosmer’s surrealist realism and Lane’s painterly and furniture-making practice. Concurrently, the gallery opened “20th Century Indiana Art: A Private Collection of Midwestern Regional Paintings,” showcasing works from the collection of alumnus Dan Kraft, highlighting the Hoosier Group and Brown County Art Colony.

New app aims to improve access to Los Angeles art scene

A new mobile app called ArtWrld, founded by Josh Goldblum (CEO of Bluecadet), has launched to improve access to the Los Angeles and New York art scenes. The app provides up-to-date listings of gallery shows, museum exhibitions, talks, and events, allowing users to search by date, view editors' picks, and save shows on Google Maps. It aims to be "the AllTrails for art," making great shows more accessible and providing context for newcomers. Other projects filling the gap in local art coverage include Shana Nys Dambrot's newsletter "13 Things LA" on Substack and the anonymous Instagram account Diva Corp USA, which offers artist-on-artist criticism.

LUMA’s Richard Hunt exhibition offers an inspiring message for young artists

Loyola University Museum of Art (LUMA) opened "Freedom in Form: Richard Hunt" on July 11, 2025, running through November 15, 2025. Originally planned as a celebration of the renowned Chicago sculptor's career while he was still alive, the exhibition became a posthumous tribute after Hunt died on December 16, 2023, at age 88. The show originated at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum (ALPLM) in Springfield, suggested by Illinois First Lady MK Pritzker, and was later brought to LUMA in Hunt's hometown. It features sculptures, maquettes, tools, his personal workbench, and over 250 books from his library of 5,000 volumes, highlighting his seven-decade career and his role as an adjunct faculty member at Loyola University Chicago.

Friendship Along the Border: Art Galleries Collaborate in Presidio

Two art galleries, Galería Raíces and The Dreamers Gallery, have opened in the small border town of Presidio, Texas, and are collaborating rather than competing. Galería Raíces, owned by Yosdy Valdivia, opened in October 2024 in a building that once housed a clothing store run by the late Olivia Rohana de Spencer, a self-taught painter whose work was featured in the inaugural show. The Dreamers Gallery, owned by Adèle Jancovici, opened nearby. The galleries participate in a community event called Nocturnal Animals, which encourages residents to visit both spaces, located just two blocks apart.

There’s An Interactive Art Exhibition In SG With Giant Inflatable Cacti & AI Projections Of Giant Fish

The New Art Museum Singapore has launched 'Wonders of Nature,' an immersive and interactive exhibition running from April 5 to October 5, 2025. Located at Tanjong Pagar Distripark, the family-friendly show features giant inflatable cacti by local artist Jackson Tan, a green ball pit, animal sculptures by Japanese artist Osamu Watanabe, AI projections of marine life by Masato Inagaki and Go Ogawa, and a black-wall imagination room. The exhibition is curated by local creative director Warren Wee and includes a pop-up by Waga Waga Cafe.

Early summer shows at the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art: Out Loud 2025, 2025 Gala Art Exhibition: The Factory

The Utah Museum of Contemporary Art (UMOCA) is presenting two early summer exhibitions: "Out Loud 2025" and the "2025 Gala Art Auction: The Factory." Out Loud 2025 features work by 17 young artists from Utah high schools who completed a 12-week workshop series, exploring themes of queer identity, childhood nostalgia, and coming-of-age through diverse media including painting, ceramics, collage, and video. The 2025 Gala Art Auction showcases works by 57 Utah artists available for purchase.

Wonders of Nature: New nature-themed art exhibition featuring Japanese artists like Go Yayanagi and more

New Art Museum Singapore has launched 'Wonders of Nature', its first immersive exhibition designed for children and families. Curated by local creative Warren Wee, the show features works from eight international and local artists including Go Yayanagi, Go Ogawa, Yuji Kanamaru, Masato Inagaki, Osamu Watanabe, Jackson Tan, and Jesse Franklin. The exhibition includes interactive zones such as the Animal Kingdom with candy-colored sculptures, a Canyon of Cuddles playground with inflatable cacti and a ball pit, a digital ocean with life-sized projected fish, and a Garden of Senses with augmented reality games. A pop-up by Waga Waga Labs offers matcha drinks inspired by the exhibition's colors and themes. The exhibition runs until October 5, 2025, at the museum's Tanjong Pagar Distripark location.

New Flagship Space for SAMoCA Announced As Part of Saudi Vision 2030

The Saudi Arabia Museum of Contemporary Art (SAMoCA) will receive a new flagship space as part of the government-backed Diriyah Company's Saudi Vision 2030 initiative. The museum, financed by a $490 million grant from the Diriyah Company (owned by the Public Investment Fund), will be designed by British architecture firm Godwin Austen Johnson and built by Albawani Company and Hassan Allam Construction – Saudi Arabia. Spanning 77,000 square meters, the project is part of the $63.2 billion Diriyah giga-project aimed at transforming the city into a premier cultural destination.

Birmingham celebrates 'forgotten pop-art pioneer' Peter Phillips

An outdoor exhibition titled 'Pop Goes Brum!' will be held in Birmingham's Snow Hill Square from 9 to 30 June 2025, celebrating the life and work of Peter Phillips, a pioneering British pop artist who died in June 2025. Curated by art historian Ruth Millington and developed in partnership with Birmingham School of Art, the free exhibition aims to showcase Phillips' 'pioneering achievements' and his deep connection to Birmingham, where he was born in 1939 and trained at Moseley School of Art and Birmingham School of Art. Phillips, who ranked alongside David Hockney, Pauline Boty, Peter Blake, Andy Warhol, and Roy Lichtenstein, was a key figure in the international pop art movement and helped launch British pop art with a 1961 exhibition.

Displaying the gallery

The Los Medanos College Art Gallery is preparing for its spring student exhibition, which opened April 15. Gallery director Sarah Lee oversees the installation process, working with student workers and volunteers like Jordan Castro, Dasha Shevchenko, and Eric Sanchez to arrange artworks—including paintings, sculptures, and ceramics—into a cohesive display. A guest juror selected the pieces, and this year's show features an interactive element created by senior lab coordinator Cesar Reyes and Nick Nabas, inviting visitors to engage directly with the exhibit.

Dive into Contemporary Art in Seoul, South Korea: Amorepacific Museum of Art Showcases Global and Korean Masters

The Amorepacific Museum of Art (APMA) in Seoul has established itself as a premier destination for contemporary art, featuring a diverse collection that bridges global masterpieces with traditional Korean aesthetics. The museum's current programming highlights its commitment to international dialogue, showcasing works by world-renowned artists alongside significant Korean historical artifacts and modern pieces.

Where to see artworks in Marin

A comprehensive listing of art exhibitions and gallery shows across Marin County, California, for spring 2025. The article highlights dozens of venues including Robert Green Fine Arts in Mill Valley, which will display John Grillo's works from the 1940s beginning in May, alongside shows at Anthony Meier, Art Works Downtown, Bolinas Museum, and many local libraries and cultural centers. Exhibits range from abstract works and pop art to photography, ceramics, and sculptures by artists such as Saif Azzuz, Drew Frazier, Lenore Golub, and Sonny Smith.

Art Notes, May 13

Artist and teacher Jamie Jarka, creator of the popular Milo the Seagull mascot for Long Beach Island, has expanded her merchandise to Ron Jon Surf Shop in Ship Bottom, selling prints, stickers, magnets, and nightlights. Jarka will also teach weekly summer art classes at three Island venues: Bayview Park in Brant Beach, Firefly Gallery in Surf City, and Sea Shell Resort and Beach Club in Beach Haven, with schedules and pricing detailed for each location. Additionally, the article covers the 51st annual Art in Bloom movement, with events at Pine Shores Art Association's Stafford gallery and the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences (LBIF), where garden club members create floral arrangements inspired by artworks. Other news includes the PSAA Tuckerton Art Center's "Blooming Spring" show, a "Glimpses of America" exhibition at Beach Haven Borough Gallery, and a call for South Jersey photographers to submit work for an LBIF photography exhibition and fundraiser celebrating LBI lifeguards.

Meet the Hawaiʻi creatives behind a workout video featured in a New York art exhibition

A satirical workout video titled "20 minute workout" created by the Hawaiʻi-based artist initiative kekahi wahi is featured at the Whitney Biennial in New York. The video shows dancers in spandex stretching in front of the Captain Cook Monument at Kealakekua Bay on Hawaiʻi Island, set to electronic music. The project was part of a larger effort to reimagine public space and challenge commemorative monuments in Hawaiʻi, drawing on the energy of debates over Confederate statues in the continental U.S.

ICYMI: From the Princeton Art Museum to the Present Day Club – Docents on the Wall

An exhibition titled "Docents on the Wall" was held at the Present Day Club in Princeton, NJ, featuring artwork created by docents from the Princeton University Art Museum. The show included paintings, photographs, weaving, and collage by participating artists Laura Berlik, Hetty Baiz, Dee Gozonsky, Judy Langille, Denise McDaniel, Elizabeth Quatrano, Ellen Rogers, Connie Shaffer, and Adria Sherman. Notable works included Denise McDaniel's "Nassau Hall" and Hetty Baiz's richly textured piece.

Dive deep into creativity at AMSET’s Free Family Arts Day celebration Saturday

The Art Museum of Southeast Texas (AMSET) will host a Free Family Arts Day titled "The Art of H2O" on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Beaumont, Texas. The event features hands-on art activities inspired by the museum's current exhibitions, "Julius Stockfleth: Dawn of a Century" and "Bill Pangburn: Printed Traces - A Neches River Journal," both celebrating water. Visitors can explore galleries, create art, and enjoy live entertainment from Sonny “The Birdman” Carlin, with treats from the IScream Ice Cream Truck available for purchase.

AOY Art Center announces award winners of the 14th Annual Juried Show

AOY Art Center announced the award winners of its 14th Annual Juried Show, with David Orban taking first place for his oil on cradled wood panel, “Bi-plane and Blue Truck in Red.” Juror Amanda C. Burdan, senior curator at the Brandywine Museum, selected the piece for its surreal use of red. Second place went to Jean Burdick for “Silverton,” a silkscreen on vellum, and third place to Darlene Decker for “For the Monarchs,” an oil painting. The Frumi Cohen Memorial Award was presented to Cathy Hanville for her photograph “What’s for Dinner,” and honorable mentions were awarded to Scott Hoerl and Barbara Kaiser. The exhibition, featuring 135 works from over 425 entries by 150 local artists, is on view through May 3 at the AOY Art Center in Yardley, Pennsylvania, and online.

Contemporary Art Studio Castle Gallery Is Opening in Middleburg

Castle Gallery, a new contemporary and local art space, will open this weekend in Middleburg, Virginia, timed with the town's Christmas parade. Founded by art advisor Catherine Dolaher, the gallery is her first permanent location after a successful Georgetown pop-up. The opening features works by local artists Caroline Jean Gray, Lydia Marie Elizabeth, Megan Elizabeth, and Tara Andris, with prices ranging from under $200 to $10,000. Dolaher, who previously worked at the Hirshhorn Museum and other institutions, aims to blend contemporary art with a welcoming, home-like atmosphere, partnering with The Paradise Antiques for furnishings.

Famous face among guests at official opening of local art exhibition

The mayor of Bewdley, Councillor Nicole Harper, officially opened a new art exhibition at Bewdley Museum on October 3, with rock legend Robert Plant among the invited guests. The exhibition features works by artists Colin Simmonds and Peter Shread, both members of the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists, showcasing Simmonds’ expressive oil paintings and Shread’s detailed lino and woodcut relief prints. The show is part of the 37th Bewdley Festival, which runs from October 10 to 26 and includes music, comedy, and literary events.

Middletown Arts Center presents Garden State Watercolor Society's Annual Juried Exhibition 2026

The Middletown Arts Center is currently hosting the Garden State Watercolor Society’s 56th Annual Open Juried Exhibition alongside the 8th Annual Art Installation Exhibition. Juried by Joseph Gyurcsak, the main showcase features 64 selected watercolor paintings, while a special installation titled "Revolution as Reinvention" presents 55 miniature works exploring the history of artistic rebellion. The exhibition is open to the public through May 30, 2026, with a digital version available online.

Adriana Groza Celebrates Grand Opening of Princeton Art Gallery

Award-winning artist Adriana Groza has announced the grand opening of the Adriana Groza Art Gallery & Studio at 38 Spring Street in Princeton, New Jersey, in the former Kopp’s Cycle building. The ribbon-cutting event takes place on Tuesday, November 25, from 5:25 to 7:25 p.m., coinciding with the 21st anniversary of Groza and her husband's arrival in the United States. Groza has been an active member of the Princeton arts community since 2021, maintaining a studio at Princeton Makes, an artist cooperative founded by Jim Levine. The new gallery will showcase her original paintings and serve as a hub for workshops, exhibitions, and community engagement.

From Bari to Genoa: Among the Current Exhibitions with Artbox on Sky Arte

Da Bari a Genova: tra le mostre del momento con Artbox su Sky Arte

The television program Artbox on Sky Arte, in its April 7th episode, features a tour of current art exhibitions across Italy. The episode spotlights a major exhibition of Flemish master Anthony van Dyck at Genoa's Palazzo Ducale, a solo show by Angolan artist Ana Silva at the GAMeC in Bergamo, and the contemporary programming at Bari's Pinacoteca Corrado Giaquinto, including an installation by local artist Pamela Diamante. The show also includes its regular segments: "Invito al viaggio," exploring the relationship between art and society through figures like Warhol and Banksy, and "Arte e vita in libreria," where critic Vincenzo Trione presents his new book.

McEvoy Gallery Open House & Art Sale Planned

Newtown artist Dick McEvoy will open his studio and gallery at 51 Taunton Lake Road to the public for a weekend open house and art sale on June 13-14, 2026, from 1-4 pm each day. This is the first time in five years he has hosted such an event. McEvoy, known for his pastel landscapes and later large-scale oil paintings, synthesizes techniques from Impressionism and Abstract Expressionism, with curator Peter Hastings Falk praising his evolution into drip-action painting and his ability to reconcile seemingly opposing art movements.

Celestial wildlife paintings plus ceramics at featured art show starting May 16

Artist Sarah Soward and ceramist Hillary Klem will be featured in a joint show at the Redlands Art Association starting May 16, with an open house on Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. Soward presents multiple series including "Starry Nights" acrylic paintings inspired by constellations, surrealist works imagining origin stories for animals, and laser-cut bee designs aimed at raising awareness of endangered species. Her artwork was previously selected for the Lunar Codex's "Legends of the Moon" capsule sent to the moon in 2022, and she has won "Best of Show" at the National Orange Show.

City College art faculty showcase their work in the Kondos Gallery

Sacramento City College's Kondos Gallery has opened its spring faculty exhibition, “The Other Half; SCC Art Faculty,” featuring works by five full-time art professors in painting, printmaking, mixed media, ceramics, and sculpture. A reception was held on April 30, 2026, attended by librarian Antonio López and others. The gallery, originally opened in the 1930s, was renamed after noted California artist Gregory Kondos, who served as its director in the mid-1970s until his retirement in 1982.