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81st annual May Show celebrates Ohio Artists at Mansfield Art Center

The Mansfield Art Center in Ohio is hosting the 81st Annual May Show, running from April 26 through May 31 in the Elizabeth T. Black and Foundation Galleries. The exhibition features contemporary works in all mediums by artists from across Ohio, selected from nearly 600 submissions by guest juror Wendy Earle, Curator at the Akron Art Museum. An opening reception with awards will be held on April 26, supported by sponsors including Taylor Metal Products, Mechanics Bank, Ohio Arts Council, Park National Bank, and Avita.

'Femarmony' art exhibition opens in Karachi

A group art exhibition titled 'Femarmony' opened at the Sanat Initiative gallery in Karachi. The show features works by artists Imran Ali Kazmi, Nabiha Gillani, Saba Haroon, and Ujala Hayat, focusing on emotions, identity, and the evolving role of women in society through diverse painting styles and visual narratives.

Taube Museum of Art calls for artists for new exhibit

The Taube Museum of Art in Minot, North Dakota, is calling for artists of all mediums to submit original artwork for a new exhibit titled "Art in Motion." Artists from across the state can submit up to four entries for a $15 fee, with additional entries at $5 each. Submissions are due by May 6, 2026, and the exhibit will run from May 8 through May 30, 2026.

LRMA honors community-wide art contest winners

The Laurel Arts League announced the winners of its inaugural Community-Wide Art Contest during a ceremony at the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art. First-grader Libby Morgan from Laurel Christian School was among the honorees, celebrated for her first-place win.

Photography exhibit awards announced at Coliseum opening

The Coliseum Museum opened its third annual Focus on Photography Art Exhibit on April 10 with an awards reception. The exhibition, running through May 16, features 59 works by 29 artists across various photographic mediums, and includes a public vote for a People's Choice award.

Awards presented at 3rd annual Focus on Photography art exhibit reception in Oregon

The Coliseum Museum in Oregon hosted the opening reception for its third annual Focus on Photography art exhibit, where Judge Danielle Koenig announced the competition winners. Glenn Bodish received the Best of Show award for his work “Pakistani Elder Making Lassi,” leading a group of winners that included Bob Cholke, Stephonie A. Schmitz, and Steve Toole. The exhibition features 59 works by 29 different artists, showcasing a range of techniques from traditional film to digital and mixed media.

Steps to Dreams: Artists with intellectual disabilities

The Patan Museum in Lalitpur recently hosted "Sapanaka Paila" (Steps to Dreams), an exhibition showcasing paintings by nine artists with intellectual disabilities. Organized by Mikha Creative Begins, the showcase featured works by artists including Sama Bajracharya and Sandhya Singh, whose vibrant depictions of nature, animals, and personal aspirations often bypass traditional artistic conventions. The exhibition served as a platform for these individuals to communicate complex emotions and dreams that they are often unable to express through verbal language.

Bangkok Art and Culture Centre: a unique highlight of Thailand’s creative edge

The Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC) has established itself as the primary hub for contemporary art in Thailand's capital. Located at the Pathum Wan intersection, the facility features a distinctive circular design with a spiral walkway that hosts a diverse range of programming, including contemporary art exhibitions, music, theater, and film screenings.

McLean Project for the Arts to Open Spring Solo Exhibitions April 30

McLean Project for the Arts (MPA) has announced the opening of its 2026 Spring Solo Exhibitions, featuring three distinct solo presentations by Sabine Carlson, Zsudayka Nzinga, and Darlene R. Taylor. The exhibitions include Nzinga’s exploration of American labor and diaspora through mixed media, Taylor’s textile-based portraits honoring Black motherhood, and Carlson’s paintings depicting environmental rescue efforts between humans and water birds. The shows will run from April 30 through June 13, 2026, at the McLean Community Center.

Graduate art and design students exhibit their work at Krannert Art Museum

The Krannert Art Museum is currently hosting the annual Master of Fine Arts Exhibition, showcasing the thesis work of eight graduate students from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign School of Art & Design. The exhibition features a diverse range of media, including sculptural 3D collages by Samantha Jones that critique the hypersexualization of Black girlhood, and a mixed-media experimental classroom by Anthony Obayomi that explores social justice and educational metrics. Other works, such as Emily Tomlinson’s text-based drawings, highlight themes of cataloging and observational study.

New CMA Exhibition Showcases Columbus Artists to Watch

The Columbus Museum of Art is launching the 'Greater Columbus: 2026 Visual Arts Fellowship Exhibition' on April 15, featuring the work of six local artists. This annual showcase, organized in partnership with the Greater Columbus Arts Council, highlights the recipients of the 2025 Visual Arts Fellowship, including artist Dana Lynn Harper.

Teen Arts New Jersey presents "Creative Change Makers" art exhibition in Long Branch

Teen Arts New Jersey has launched "Creative Change Makers," a group exhibition at the Long Branch Arts & Cultural Center featuring works by high school students from across the state. The showcase focuses on the theme of sustainable art, with visual, performing, and literary submissions exploring environmental issues, animal ecosystems, and community health. Selected top performers will receive honorariums during the New Jersey State Teen Arts Festival in June 2026.

Monroe County students helped curate new TMA online birds exhibit

Twenty-five art students from the University of Toledo, including local Monroe County residents Keira Turvey and Sara Wisler, have curated a new digital exhibition for the Toledo Museum of Art titled “Birds in Art: Devotion and Decadence.” The project marks a significant milestone for the university's art program as it is the first time students have developed an exhibition designed to exist exclusively in an online format.

Artist’s fiery outburst at National Gallery opening

The article appears to be inaccessible due to a security verification wall and technical errors on the CityNews website. The headline indicates a significant disruption occurred during an opening event at the National Gallery of Australia, involving an artist's 'fiery outburst' that likely targeted institutional policies or specific exhibition themes.

A Nation of Artists Exhibit At The Museum of Art

The Philadelphia Museum of Art has launched a new exhibition titled "A Nation of Artists," which showcases a diverse range of works highlighting the creative spirit and historical narratives of American artistry. The exhibit, previewed by local media, offers a comprehensive look at how various artists have shaped the national identity through their unique visual languages.

Student exhibitions showcase 'creative pulse' at art gallery - Thunder Bay News

The Thunder Bay Art Gallery is hosting a series of exhibitions featuring the work of students from local high schools and Lakehead University. The shows include a senior high school exhibition and a display of work by Lakehead University Visual Arts students, highlighting a diverse range of media and artistic approaches.

Missoula Art Museum opens new exhibit on buffalo’s tribal significance Friday

The Missoula Art Museum has launched "Buffalo Is Our Good Medicine," a collaborative exhibition by artists Aspen and Cameron Decker. The show features a diverse array of media, including traditional ledger art, sculpture, hide paintings, and multimedia installations that center on the buffalo's vital role within tribal communities. Many of the works utilize hides harvested from the Yellowstone herd, blending historical storytelling with contemporary artistic practices.

Hammer Museum's 'Several Eternities' Exhibit Features 100+ 'Living' Pieces By Brown & Indigenous Artists

The Hammer Museum in Los Angeles has opened a major exhibition titled 'Several Eternities,' showcasing over 100 works by contemporary Brown and Indigenous artists. The exhibition is described as featuring 'living' pieces, suggesting works that are dynamic, process-based, or engage with ongoing cultural practices.

Weekender: Music, Live Sound Installation, Art

The UC Davis College of Letters and Science is hosting a weekend event titled "Weekender: Music, Live Sound Installation, Art" at the Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art. The event features a live sound installation by artist and composer Pamela Z, alongside a performance by the UC Davis Symphony Orchestra conducted by Christian Baldini, which will include a piece by composer Gabriela Ortiz.

Naramore Art Show

Seattle Public Schools has launched the 2026 Naramore Art Show, a long-standing annual tradition featuring over 200 artworks created by middle and high school students. Hosted at the Seattle Art Museum (SAM) Community Gallery, the exhibition includes a diverse range of media such as ceramics, digital art, photography, and sculpture. The event features both a physical installation running through May 31 and a virtual gallery to ensure wider accessibility for the community.

Gina Blickenstaff Brings Bold Color Home To Fort Collins

Artist Gina Blickenstaff is set to present her second annual solo exhibition, "The Method and the Madness," at the Center for Creativity in Fort Collins. Spanning all three of the venue's galleries, the five-day event coincides with Fort Collins Art Week and features an artist talk alongside a showcase of her vibrant, color-focused paintings. Blickenstaff, a recipient of the Dame JaCkie Erickson Creative Catalyst Award, is transitioning from a primarily digital presence to deeper local engagement through this immersive physical installation.

“Jamea Richmond-Edwards: Another World and Yet the Same” at Hamilton College’s Wellin Museum of Art

The Ruth and Elmer Wellin Museum of Art at Hamilton College is hosting "Jamea Richmond-Edwards: Another World and Yet the Same," a major solo exhibition featuring the work of the Detroit-born artist. The show highlights Richmond-Edwards’ signature large-scale collages and immersive installations that blend fashion, mythology, and personal history to explore Black Americana and Afro-futurism.

Major Prizes Available: Plein Air Art Contest Inspires Artists to Protect Public Lands

A plein air art contest is being held in Alton, Illinois, from May 1–31, 2026. Artists over 16 are invited to create works on-site at up to eight Rivers Project recreation areas. For a $25 submission fee, they can enter their work for prizes, and all submissions will be exhibited at the National Great Rivers Museum through August.

Art gallery at Cuesta College presents 2026 Student Annual Art Exhibition

Cuesta College is set to host its 2026 Student Annual Art Exhibition at the Harold J. Miossi Art Gallery from April 16 through May 22. The showcase features a diverse array of student-produced works spanning traditional and contemporary disciplines, including painting, ceramics, printmaking, and digital art. An opening reception on April 16 will kick off the event, which is free and open to the public on the San Luis Obispo campus.

New art exhibition celebrating identity opens at museum

The Trowbridge Artists’ Network (TAN) has launched its debut exhibition at the Trowbridge Museum, following a successful private viewing. The showcase features a diverse array of visual art from local creators, all centered around the theme of personal and collective identity.

‘Beaming smiles’: Karachi art exhibit puts artists with Down syndrome on path to empowerment

The Arts Council of Pakistan in Karachi recently hosted the fourth edition of 'Rangon Ki Lehr,' an exhibition showcasing over 90 paintings by 80 artists with Down syndrome. Organized by the Karachi Down Syndrome Program (KDSP), the event featured works created by students in the 'Education for Life' program, drawing participants from Karachi, Islamabad, and Faisalabad. The exhibition serves as a professional platform where artists take full creative control of their canvases, choosing their own techniques, colors, and subjects.

Hopkinsville Art Guild's Annual Spring Exhibition Underway

The Hopkinsville Art Guild has launched its annual Spring Member Art Exhibition at the Hopkinsville Community College Auditorium Gallery. Featuring 80 works by 26 local artists, the show spans diverse media including oil painting, pottery, and photography. During the opening, Peggy Luensmann was awarded Best of Show, with top honors also going to Steve Chlupsa, Linda Pierce, and Henrietta Kemp.

‘Changing Climate, Changing Communities’ sparks conversation and celebrates local art

The Oxford Community Arts Center recently hosted the opening of "Changing Climate, Changing Communities," an exhibition organized by Engaging for Climate in Oxford (ECO). The show features a diverse range of media, including paintings, sculptures, and graphic works created by professional artists, Miami University faculty, and local elementary students. Notable works include Tara Trueblood’s abstract painting "The Flood," which explores the tension between crisis and hope, and imaginative drawings of undiscovered animals by sixth-grade students from Ridgeway Elementary.

Still We Rise: Art Behind the Walls Exhibit at Fort Frederik Museum

The Fort Frederik Museum in St. Croix has unveiled "Still We Rise: Art Behind the Walls," an exhibition showcasing original works created by incarcerated individuals at the John A. Bell Correctional Facility. The collection features a variety of media, most notably locally sourced calabash gourds that have been transformed into intricate cultural vessels. Developed through a volunteer-led art and literacy program, the show highlights the personal narratives and creative growth of participants who used the project as a vehicle for self-reflection.

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.