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Top student artists in NPC’s 40th annual High School Juried Art Show

Northland Pioneer College (NPC) celebrated the 40th annual High School Juried Art Show, awarding top honors to three student artists. Katrina Joe, a senior at Ganado High School, won Best of Show in painting for her work "Cupcakes." Ayla Curley, a senior at Winslow High School, took Best of Show in 3D art for "Rat," and Darla Nez, a senior at Chinle High School, won Best of Show in drawing for "Colorful Perspective." The exhibition was juried by NPC faculty members Magda Gluszek and Peterson Yazzie, and each winner received an art tuition scholarship to NPC for the 2026-27 academic year.

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Short Street Gallery opens it colourful new exhibition

Short Street Gallery in Broome, Western Australia, has opened a new exhibition titled "Maku Tjuta — Many Witchetty Grubs." The show was announced by the Broome Advertiser in a report by journalist Phoebe Solon on May 11, 2026. The exhibition focuses on Indigenous Australian art, drawing on cultural motifs related to witchetty grubs, a traditional food source and symbol in Aboriginal culture.

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Janesville Art League curator Woody Olsen has five photos accept for Fran Achen exhibition

Woody Olsen, curator of the Janesville Art League, had five of his photography submissions accepted for the 17th annual Fran Achen Juried Photography Exhibition at the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater. The exhibition, titled “Art Through Photography’s Lens,” will be on display at the Whitewater Arts Alliance from June 4 to June 28, featuring both a traditional print salon and a digital salon. Cash prizes totaling $1,300 are available, with an awards reception scheduled for June 7.

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Amarachi Okpara broadens Lagos art scene with new gallery opening

A new art gallery, Amyafrique Art Gallery, is set to open in Lagos next month, founded by Nigerian entrepreneur Amarachi Judith Okpara. The project began with a small personal collection and grew as Okpara built connections in the art community, drawing from her diverse career in events, fashion, modeling, and aviation before discovering her passion for art during a visit to a Lagos gallery.

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American anti-war pop art goes on display in Tehran

An exhibition of American anti-war pop art has opened in Tehran, Iran, featuring works that critique war and militarism through the lens of popular culture. The show brings together iconic pieces from American artists known for their anti-war stance, displayed in a country that has long been subject to U.S. sanctions and political tensions.

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The Maryland Institute College of Art's gallery alley now open

The Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) has opened a new gallery alley, as reported by CBS Baltimore. The article announces the opening of this new exhibition space associated with the college, though specific details about the galleries or inaugural exhibitions are not provided in the text.

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Lotus-themed exhibition honors President Ho Chi Minh

An exhibition themed around the lotus flower has been organized to honor President Ho Chi Minh, showcasing artworks that draw symbolic connections between the lotus—a national emblem of purity and resilience—and the revolutionary leader's legacy. The event features paintings, sculptures, and installations by multiple artists, all centered on this botanical motif as a tribute to Ho Chi Minh's life and ideals.

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Hong Kong Exhibition Opens at 61st Venice Biennale, Showcasing Local Artists' Work

Hong Kong officials, led by Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law, inaugurated the Hong Kong Exhibition at the 61st Venice Biennale on May 8, 2026. For the first time, the Hong Kong Museum of Art (HKMoA) is collaborating with the Hong Kong Arts Development Council (HKADC) to present works by local artists Kingsley Ng and Angel Hui in a Collateral Event running through November 2026. Law also attended the Chinese Pavilion opening and met with the Italian ambassador and the rector of Ca' Foscari University.

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Students Recognized At JCC Juried Art Exhibition Opening

Nine students received awards at Jamestown Community College’s Juried Student Art exhibition, which opened recently in the Weeks Gallery on the Jamestown Campus. Winners included Tala Abuhmeidan (Outstanding Achievement in Painting), Alyson Danielson (President’s Award), Nicole Ford (Excellence in Sculpture), Rachel LeRoy (Distinguished Body of Work), Jack Lingenfelter (Innovation in New Media), Jessica Olson (Juror’s Award for Excellence), Zoe Pike (Excellence in Ceramics), Olivia Reynolds (Excellence in Drawing Practices), and Courtney Runge (Distinguished Work in Photography). The exhibition features works from students at JCC’s Jamestown and Cattaraugus County campuses across media including painting, drawing, prints, photography, sculpture, ceramics, and digital media. Jurors included JCC Art faculty Madison LaVallee, Nathan Jeffery, Mark Kirsch, Brenna Turner, and Tom Makovitch.

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A rare moment in Philippine art history: a meeting of two masters whose visual languages differ yet converge in their reverence for the natural world. https://tinyurl.com/y69vvyu6 | via ONE News

A rare meeting of two major Philippine artists, whose distinct visual styles both reflect a deep reverence for nature, has been documented. The encounter brings together masters with differing artistic languages, highlighting a unique convergence in Philippine art history.

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17th Annual VB Surf Art Expo kicks off summer season at Virginia Beach Oceanfront

The 17th Annual Virginia Beach Surf Art Expo will take place from May 23 to May 25, 2026, along the boardwalk at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. The event features over 90 regional artists from Maine to Florida, showcasing surf-themed art in various mediums including painting, photography, jewelry, sculpture, and ceramics. The expo is partnered with the Coastal Edge Steel Pier Classic surfing competition, which includes a WSL World Tour Longboard event and a professional shortboard competition with over 300 athletes from more than a dozen countries and a $16,000 prize purse.

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Art exhibitions celebrate sports, AAPI artists in Palm Beach County

Two new art exhibitions have opened at the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County in Lake Worth Beach, Florida. The first, 'Kinetic Energy: A Celebration of Sport in Palm Beach County,' features works by 14 local artists inspired by sports such as soccer, polo, dance, and swimming. The second exhibition highlights Asian American and Pacific Islander artists. An opening reception was held on April 16, 2026.

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Fins & Flowers 6"x6" Spring Art Show

The article promotes the "Fins & Flowers 6"x6" Spring Art Show," a local community art event in Glenwood, Minnesota. It appears to be a small-scale exhibition featuring small-format artworks, likely tied to a seasonal or Mother's Day theme, as indicated by adjacent content about a Mother's Day gift guide.

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Artists’ Strike Closes Pavilions at Venice Biennale, Adding to Upheaval

Several national pavilions at the Venice Biennale were shut down after artists staged a strike, protesting working conditions, funding disparities, and the event's relationship with sponsors linked to geopolitical conflicts. The closures disrupted the opening week of the prestigious international exhibition, with participating artists and curators withdrawing their work or locking pavilion doors in solidarity.

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Young artist holds solo art exhibition at Nongpoh

Young artist Khambiangbor Lyngdoh held a solo art exhibition at the Nongpoh Town Shopping Complex in Ri-Bhoi, inaugurated by local MLA Mayralborn Syiem. The exhibition featured paintings with unique stories and messages, available for sale at affordable prices. Lyngdoh, who studied Fine Arts in Arunachal Pradesh and Tripura, thanked local officials and supporters for making the event possible.

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Without Its Expert Jury, Venice Biennale Lets the Public Choose Its Prize Winners

The Venice Biennale has announced that for its 2026 edition, it will eliminate the traditional expert jury and instead allow the general public to vote for the prize winners. This marks a radical departure from the event's century-old practice of relying on a panel of art-world professionals to select the Golden Lion and other awards. The decision aims to democratize the selection process and engage a broader audience beyond the art establishment.

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A Very American Controversy on the Art World’s Biggest Stage

The article examines a controversy that erupted at the Venice Biennale, centered on a work by an American artist that critics say appropriates Indigenous imagery without proper consultation or credit. The dispute has drawn sharp reactions from Native American artists and activists, who accuse the organizers of perpetuating colonial attitudes in the art world.

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Historic famous mill open to the public today and tomorrow for special exhibition

Falcon Mill, a historic Grade II-listed former cotton spinning mill in Bolton, is hosting the FaMAS Open Studios event this Friday and Saturday. Over 45 artists and creatives will open their personal studios and gallery spaces to the public, showcasing canvas art, prints, pottery, textiles, and stained-glass pieces available for viewing and purchase. The event includes live music and refreshments on Friday evening, and a cake and coffee morning on Saturday benefiting Crohn's & Colitis UK. More than 50 creatives rent studios at the mill, with additional affiliated and guest artists participating.

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Tracing the Traces Art Exhibit Opens at Oak Cliff Cultural Center

A solo exhibition titled "Tracing the Traces" by artist Chenxi Gao opens at the Oak Cliff Cultural Center in Dallas on Saturday, May 9, with a free reception from 6-8 p.m. Gao, a printmaking-based mixed-media artist from China, holds a BFA from Baylor University and an MFA from the University of North Texas. Her work, which has entered collections such as the Bradbury Art Museum, explores themes of home, memory, and displacement through works created between 2023 and 2026 in Denton, Fayetteville, Ark., and Roanoke, Va.

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8,000-year-old artifact on display at Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery

Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery in Saskatchewan is presenting an exhibition titled "môso-tâpiskan: Indigenous Living Heritage," curated by local artist Sadi Rose Vaxvick. The show features artifacts from the permanent collection, including a projectile point identified by an archaeologist as 8,000 years old, as well as pottery pieces dating back 2,000 years. Vaxvick consulted an Indigenous advisory committee of elders, repatriation liaisons, historians, and Métis locals, and worked with language speakers to translate all artifact notations into their original Indigenous languages.

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SCV News | June 7: Deadline for 'Animal Kingdom' Juried Exhibition

The city of Santa Clarita is inviting artists to submit artwork for the "Animal Kingdom" juried exhibition, which will be on view at the Newhall Community Center from June 24 through August 26. The submission deadline is Sunday, June 7. The exhibition celebrates the diversity and beauty of animals, accepting all mediums including painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, textiles, and mixed media. Artists must hand-deliver their properly wired artwork, with a maximum size of 40" x 50" and weight of 20 pounds. Submissions are accepted via an online form, and artists will be notified of results two to three days after the deadline.

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New cultural space opens in Monchique with first art exhibition

A new cultural venue called Primavera Cultural is opening in Monchique, Portugal, in the former Primavera supermarket on Travessa das Guerreiras. The space will feature artists' studios, a multi-purpose room, and a rooftop area, hosting exhibitions, artist residencies, concerts, workshops, and wellness activities. Its inaugural exhibition is a solo show by internationally recognized artist Fernanda Eva, running from May 15 to June 15, 2025, with works exploring memory and sensory experience through contemporary figurative language.

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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.

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Mother-daughter artists debut first joint exhibition in Scottsdale

The article is about a mother-daughter artist duo debuting their first joint exhibition in Scottsdale, Arizona. The exhibition showcases their collaborative and individual works, highlighting their unique artistic relationship and creative dialogue.

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Northeast OKC art gallery will highlight Black Seminole art

A new art gallery in northeast Oklahoma City will focus on showcasing Black Seminole art, highlighting the cultural heritage of the Black Seminole community. The gallery aims to feature works that explore the history and experiences of Black Seminoles, including their settlement in areas like Sandtown, Oklahoma’s first Black settlement, where families built homes from scrap materials in the 1940s and 1950s.

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Spotlight: Mollie Jackson’s Catharsis at NoBo Art Center

Abstract artist Mollie Jackson is the subject of a commissioned display titled "Catharsis" at the NoBo Art Center, running through May 23. The exhibition features large-scale, expressive abstract paintings that Jackson describes as immersive and emotionally cathartic. A special workshop, "Making Emotions Visible," will be held on May 16 in conjunction with the show. Jackson, who will also be the summer 2026 artist-in-residence at the Firehouse Art Center, discusses her process-oriented approach, her background as the daughter of an abstract painter, and her belief that abstract art connects viewers to emotion rather than representation.

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Western Spirit Museum highlights student artists during Youth Art Month exhibit

Western Spirit Museum, Scottsdale’s Museum of the West, partnered with the Arizona Art Education Association to present a Youth Art Month exhibition from March 15 to March 28, 2025. The show featured 109 original works by students in kindergarten through 12th grade from 22 schools across Arizona, spanning multiple mediums and styles. The exhibit concluded with a student artist reception on March 28, drawing families, educators, and community members. Teachers submitted student artwork, which was reviewed and selected by the Arizona Art Education Association Youth Art Month board.

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Kingston selected as launchpad for Smithsonian's 'Americans' exhibition

The Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of the American Indian, in collaboration with Museums on Main Street, has launched its nationally touring exhibition "Americans" at the Cornell Creative Arts Center in Kingston, New York. Kingston is the first of 125 communities across the country to host the exhibition, which will travel for six years as part of the Rev250 commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States. The exhibition explores how Native American history and identity have been portrayed and often misunderstood, challenging visitors to reconsider familiar narratives like Pocahontas, the Battle of the Little Bighorn, and the Trail of Tears through interactive elements and digital content.

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Art to the Avenue transforming Greenwich downtown into gallery space starting Thursday

The article reports that 'Art to the Avenue' is transforming downtown Greenwich into a gallery space starting Thursday. The event will feature artworks displayed in storefronts and public spaces, turning the commercial district into an open-air art exhibition for a limited time.

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Art Beat: Color Play exhibit is ‘must see’

Color Play, a new exhibition featuring hand-blown glass by Tyler Boles and mixed-media works by Sue Cranston, opened at Art’s House in River Falls on April 30 and runs through June 12. A Meet the Artist event is scheduled for May 6. Boles presents vibrant bowls, vases, and wine goblets, while Cranston’s work explores girlhood and memory through digital prints, vintage school chairs, and layered text, with prices ranging from $10 for digital prints to $750 for original pieces.

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