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Gryphon Gallery presents "Absence of Gravity" - a Robin Love solo exhibition

Robin Love's solo exhibition "Absence of Gravity" opens at Gryphon Gallery in Califon, New Jersey, on May 30, 2026, running through September 27. The show features 22 small-format oil-on-paper paintings created over the past year, half of which were made during a residency in Orquevaux, France, along with larger works and a selection of oil-on-linen paintings. It marks Love's first solo exhibition of oil paintings, following a career as a photographer and co-founder of a multidisciplinary design studio with her late partner David Derrick.

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Meet Leslie Anne

Leslie Anne, a self-taught multidisciplinary artist based in Atlanta, shares her journey from pencil portraits to digital mixed media and acrylic painting. She began making art 15 years ago, transitioned to digital tools like Procreate during the pandemic, and now creates bold, colorful works centered on Black women, queer identities, and overlooked historical figures. She sells her work through her website and Etsy, participates in local exhibitions, and takes commissions for custom portraits and music cover art.

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The Returning Artists Guild

The Blue House Gallery in Dayton, Ohio, will host "Imagining Abolition: State Blues," a group exhibition presented by The Returning Artists Guild (RAG), an abolitionist collective of directly-impacted practicing artists from Ohio and beyond. The exhibition opens on June 13, 2026, with a reception from 6-9pm, and runs through July 13, 2026, with open hours on Fridays from 4-6pm or by appointment.

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Studio 7 Gallery Exhibit Featuring Art Inspired by Fernridge Lake

Studio 7 Gallery in Eugene, Oregon, is hosting an exhibition featuring art inspired by Fernridge Lake, the largest reservoir in the Willamette Valley. The show highlights the lake's wetlands, wildlife, and tributaries through works by local and regional artists including Sarkis Antikajian, Margret Plumb, Nik Skoog, Sally Yost, Bob Keefer, Harold Hoy, and guest artist Laura Wingerd. The exhibition runs through August 2026, with weekly Tuesday viewing hours or by appointment.

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Old Forge Library calls for artists for “Local ART” exhibit

The Old Forge Library in Old Forge, New York, is calling for artists to participate in "Local ART," a community-wide open exhibition celebrating two-dimensional artwork. The exhibit runs from July 2 through August 1, with an opening reception on July 2. Open to all ages and skill levels, submissions in media such as photography, painting, watercolor, pastel, mixed media, collage, printmaking, quilting, and drawing are welcome with no entry fee. The submission deadline is June 23, and artists may donate a portion of sales to support library programming.

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Exhibition Recognises Local Artists 19/05/2026

The City of Whittlesea's Belong: 2026 Art Exhibition has opened at the Plenty Ranges Arts and Convention Centre (PRACC) in South Morang, Australia. Now in its 17th year, the exhibition has reached a record size with 176 artists submitting 245 artworks across diverse media including painting, photography, sculpture, pottery, mosaics, and glasswork. Award winners were announced on May 6, with Rosemary Lugg winning the Mayor's Award for her work 'Fragments,' and other prizes recognizing use of materials, originality, and youth participation. The exhibition runs until May 27 and includes artist talks, workshops, and a People's Choice Award.

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Plattsburgh art exhibition spotlights intersection of art and mental health

An ongoing exhibition in downtown Plattsburgh, titled “Holding Space: A Community Exhibition on Art and Mental Health,” is on display at the Strand Center for the Arts through May 30 for Mental Health Awareness Month. The show, a collaboration between the Strand and Behavioral Health Services North (BHSN), features artwork from individuals in BHSN’s recovery programs, including pieces by Barb Guay, who runs a recovery program and creative expression therapy group at BHSN. Guay’s watercolor self-care plan, with panels like “Pink Power Suit Barbara” and “Fruit Bat Barbara,” explores her own recovery from opioid and cocaine use since 2015, as well as her chronic illness and artistic identity.

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Midcoast Health Collective open house, art show during Rockland First Friday Art Walk

Midcoast Health Collective in Rockland, Maine, is hosting a free open house and art show on Friday, June 5, from 4 to 6 p.m., coinciding with the city's First Friday Art Walk. The event at 558 Main Street will feature a tour of the wellness space, light refreshments, and an exhibition of abstract mixed-media and oil paintings by practitioner and artist Erika Manning, whose work explores the spaces between landscape and consciousness. Manning's artwork will be available for viewing and purchase, and visitors can meet the collective's practitioners, including a naturopathic doctor, a holistic dentist, and massage therapists.

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Cannabis Art Exhibition Comes to Fort Collins

A traveling art exhibition called Hear/Say, part of the Tea on THC campaign, will open May 27 at the Center for Creativity in Fort Collins, Colorado, and run through May 31. The exhibition combines scientific research with visual art—including painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media, and installation—to spark public conversations about the health impacts of high-potency cannabis. It is organized by the Colorado School of Public Health and Initium Health following Colorado House Bill 1317, which mandated research and public outreach on high-potency THC products. A free opening reception is scheduled for May 29, with additional events planned in Colorado Springs in June.

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The dialogue between painter Vichit Nongnual and art history

The article explores the artistic practice of Thai painter Vichit Nongnual, examining how his work engages in a continuous dialogue with art history. It highlights his unique approach to blending traditional Thai artistic elements with contemporary techniques, positioning his paintings as a bridge between past and present visual cultures.

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‘Light from the Inner Soul’ exhibition celebrates women’s unheard artistic voices in Cumilla

A three-day art exhibition titled “Light from the Inner Soul” is being held at Cumilla Shilpakala Auditorium in Bangladesh, showcasing paintings and handcrafted works by eight women with no formal art training. Organized by Jannatul Ferdous Twonni, the exhibition features a range of media including calligraphy, metal art, wax art, glass painting, canvas works, and AI-inspired pieces, with participants ranging from a 16-year-old to a 90-year-old woman.

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Bloomsburg Children’s Museum exhibits works by two Danville artists

The Bloomsburg Children’s Museum in Pennsylvania is hosting an exhibition titled “Graphic Art by Glen Klein and Raku Pottery by Jeff Krankoskie,” featuring works by two artists from Danville. Glen Klein, a graphic artist and former butcher’s son, creates surreal digital prints and photographs, while Jeff Krankoskie specializes in wood-fired raku pottery, a dramatic technique involving red-hot pots plunged into organic materials. The exhibit runs through October and is included with regular museum admission.

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Expat women in Estonia share experiences through museum exhibition

An exhibition titled "Vahepealsuse lävel. Kõik teed tõid Eestimaale" ("At the Threshold of In-Betweenness. All Roads Lead to Estonia") has opened at the People's Museum of Tallinn (Tallinna Rahvaste Muuseum). Curated by Ouddhena Teern, an artist originally from Malaysia who moved to Estonia in 2019, the show explores themes of migration, identity, memory, and belonging. It features works using batik, mixed media, and tie-dye, alongside contributions from expat women who shared personal stories and objects of sentimental value.

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See “The Speedway’s Attic” art exhibition at the CAMi by Will Higgins

Award-winning journalist Will Higgins has curated a comedic art exhibition titled “The Speedway’s Attic” at the Contemporary Art Museum of Indianapolis (CAMi), opening May 7, 2026. The show presents absurd and humorous true stories from the history of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, including sections on the first Indy 500 streakers, a car once owned by Hitler, and a journalist who disguised herself as a mechanic to ride in a race car. The only real artifact on display is a jacket that belonged to local Chicken Mobile creator Orval "Ducky" Love, on loan from the Indiana State Museum.

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Adirondack Paddlefest, art exhibits and other regional events

The article announces a series of regional events in the Adirondacks, including the Adirondack Paddlefest, the Gloversville Downtown Art Walk, a writing workshop with bestselling author Kate Fagan, an artist reception for Robert Coppen's exhibit "Upstate New York in Paintings" at the Old Forge Library, a touring production of Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht's "Happy End" presented by Seagle Festival and partners, and the Ausable River Two-Fly Challenge fishing tournament. These events span mid-May 2025 and are open to the public.

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New ‘Beyond the Gallery’ Art Exhibit at Lil Mill Lofts in Monroe features work of Rebecca Herold

The Monroe-Walton Center for the Arts (MWCA) has partnered with Lil Mill Lofts in Monroe to present a new 'Beyond the Gallery' art exhibit featuring the work of local artist Rebecca Herold. Herold’s paintings, inspired by skies and seas, capture movement, emotion, light, and the quiet power of nature. An opening reception will be held on May 16 from 5–7 p.m. at Lil Mill Lofts, located at 200 Barrett Street in Monroe.

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‘Layers of Us’ show examines culture through art

Mothership Studios is hosting 'Layers of Us,' an art exhibition featuring nine artists from Texas State University: Mia Acosta, Maleah Bradford, Adrianna Garcia, Danny Ibarra Jr., Karli Jackson, Lucas Kraft, Elizabeth Olivera, Lori Rodriguez, and Hannah South. The show opens with a reception on April 30 from 7-10 p.m., followed by a brunch reception on May 1 from 9-11 a.m. The artists explore the theme of 'culture' through video, painting, photography, sculpture, and multimedia, encouraging viewers to reflect on their own perceptions and the communities around them.

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Tampa art scene staples open new ‘General Admission’ gallery on Thursday

A new gallery and working studio called General Admission is opening on E 6th Avenue in Ybor City, Tampa, with a debut group exhibition titled “F.R.I.E.N.D.S” on Thursday, May 14. The show features over two dozen artists including Jay Giroux, Bask, Tes One, Ryan Lagasse, George Goldberg, Creative Loafing Tampa Bay cartoonist Cory Robinson, and Claire Casper. The venue is founded by artists Jay Giroux and Keith Burnson, and Rarefolks, a company tied to the parcel owners, will also have work on display.

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Summit County seeks artists to design public art benches for Silver Summit building

Summit County's Public Art Advisory Board has issued a call for artists to design and fabricate seven artistic benches for the exterior of the Silver Summit Services Building in Park City, Utah. The project includes two 8-foot and five 5-foot benches that must reflect themes of unity, community, justice, service, and law and order, while being durable enough to withstand deep snowfall, high winds, and temperature extremes. Proposals are due by May 22, with a pre-proposal meeting on May 15, and installation is planned for summer to fall 2026.

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Three exhibitions set to open at Hunterdon Art Museum

The Hunterdon Art Museum in New Jersey will open three new exhibitions on May 17, 2025. The shows include a solo exhibition of figurative painter Emily Strong, featuring large-scale realist oil paintings that explore identity and relationships; “Claybash,” the museum’s second triennial juried ceramics exhibition curated by Angelik Vizcarrondo-Laboy; and “Mindscapes,” a retrospective of 60 years of work by 93-year-old New Jersey artist Bascha Mon, whose recent pieces are inspired by the music of composer Olivier Messiaen.

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The Children's Gallery exhibitions feature schoolchildren's park designs and art by babies [City of Tampere]

The Children's Gallery in Tampere, Finland, is presenting two exhibitions this spring. At the Culture House Laikku, schoolchildren from Wivi Lönn School (grades 1, 2, 5, and 7) display imaginative park designs through June 14. Simultaneously, the Lielahti Manor Cultural Centre features babies' art created during Rulla's Colour Immersion course, on view from May 7 to June 2, 2026. Both exhibitions are free and open to the public.

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museum exhibitions schedule May 12, 2026 visibility 8 link 1 artist

Jolkonya’s Mother’s Day special exhibition opens in Dhaka

Jolkonya, a women's art organization, has opened a six-day group exhibition titled "Every Woman is a Mother" at Safiuddin Shilpalay in Dhaka to celebrate Mother's Day. The show features 35 artworks by 12 artists using watercolor, acrylic, and coffee-based mediums, and was inaugurated by painter-sculptor Ivy Zaman and singer Mehreen. The City Bank PLC is the title sponsor, and artist Ashok Karmaker curated the exhibition.

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The World of Emerging Forms

Japan Osaka Art Gallery TIME is presenting a group exhibition titled "The World of Emerging Forms," running from January 15 to January 29, 2025. The show features works by artists IWACO, Taro Mizushima, Marin, and HISATO, who explore forms derived from memory, emotion, and inner sensation through painting and sculpture, aiming to create a quiet dialogue between diverse expressions and the viewer's imagination.

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Johns Creek art exhibit finds inspiration in trash

The Arts Center at Johns Creek, Georgia, is hosting 'Upcycled: Reclaimed and Reimagined,' an exhibition running through May 16 that features artworks made from discarded objects. Curator Althea Foster organized the show to coincide with Earth Day, highlighting pieces such as Tracy Douchy's bulldog sculpture 'Watchdog' (made from old wrist watches) and Mary Jablonski's 'Grizzly Watching' (constructed from repurposed paper). The exhibit has drawn double the usual foot traffic from local residents.

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Photo gallery: LCCC 2026 Communication Arts Student exhibition opens

The Luzerne County Community College (LCCC) 2026 Communication Arts Student Art Exhibition opened May 8 at the Schulman Gallery. The annual show features original artwork by students enrolled in LCCC's Communication Arts Program, spanning a variety of media and creative approaches. The exhibition runs through June 5, with gallery hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. A photo shows attendee Jennifer Cerene browsing the display.

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Take this arty road trip, and dive into the work of a top Colorado talent

Artist Ana María Hernando currently has solo exhibitions at both the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver and the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, a rare double-header in Colorado art history. In Denver, "Seguir cantando (Keep Singing)" fills the museum's second floor with new and recent works, while in Colorado Springs, "Cantando Bajito (Singing Softly)" functions more as a career retrospective. Both shows feature Hernando's signature textile installations made from yards of tulle, including the monumental new piece "Seguimos cantando (Waterfalls)" at MCA Denver.

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New exhibition created by three talented artists comes to Waterford amid major success

A joint painting exhibition titled 'Creations of a Colourful Mind' by three artists—Marja van Kampen, Olivia O’Keeffe, and Martina Furlong—has opened at The Old Market House Arts Centre in Dungarvan, Waterford. The national touring exhibition, which previously appeared in counties Cork, Clare, Tipperary, Wicklow, Wexford, and Laois, marks the trio's tenth collaborative show, following their success at the Tramore Coastguard Cultural Centre last spring.

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20 Years of Art Refuge 2006-2026

An exhibition titled '20 Years of Art Refuge 2006-2026' opens May 13th in London, celebrating two decades of the UK-registered charity Art Refuge. The show features photographs, maps, films, and objects documenting the charity's work with displaced people in Nepal, France, the UK, and elsewhere, including recent projects '24X24 DUNKERQUE' and 'MADE TOGETHER'. Visitors can also participate in pop-up versions of The Community Table, a creative psychosocial support initiative.

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New art show opens and Tea Cosy Festival on the way

Walkerville artist Sarah Saridis is currently exhibiting her paintings at Little Oberon gallery in Fish Creek, Australia. Her third solo show at the gallery features coastal landscapes inspired by the rugged beauty of her home region, created en plein air. The exhibition coincides with the town's Tea Cosy Festival, running from May 16 to May 24, 2026, which includes participation from local cafes.

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H. F. Johnson Gallery of Art Presents: ‘Senior Exhibitions’ • Events Calendar

Carthage College's H. F. Johnson Gallery of Art and the Visual and Performing Arts Lab are presenting 'Senior Exhibitions' from May 8 to May 16, 2026, showcasing thesis projects by graduating seniors. The exhibition features works by Bee Becker, Daniel Plutchak, Jessica Villasenor, Sierra Domek, and Katrina Gacek, spanning printmaking, photography, video, and mixed media. An opening reception is scheduled for May 9 from 1 to 3 p.m.

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