58th Annual Art of the State 2025 Exhibition Winners Announced

The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission and the State Museum of Pennsylvania have announced the winners of the 58th Annual Art of the State 2025 exhibition. From over 2,300 entries, 96 works were selected across five categories—painting, craft, sculpture, photography/digital media, and work on paper—with cash awards totaling $5,300. First-place winners include Polly Bech (Craft), Judith Pekala Hawkins (Painting), Mary Elizabeth Kulesa (Photography/Digital Media), Brynn Hurlstone (Sculpture), and Libby Soffer (Work on Paper). The exhibition runs through September 14, 2025, at The State Museum of Pennsylvania.

Explore diverse artworks at Peer Studios with Ventnor Artists Collective Open Studios exhibition

Four members of the Ventnor Artists Collective—Melanie Ayres, Robert Carter, Mary King, and Marilyn Mittelheuser—will exhibit their work at Peer Studios in Ventnor as part of the Isle of Wight Open Studios. The exhibition runs daily from 11am to 4pm between Friday 16th and Monday 26th May, offering visitors the chance to meet the artists, learn about their creative processes, and purchase original artworks. Each artist brings a distinct style: Ayres focuses on nature-inspired printmaking, Carter paints traditional oils, King explores emotion through mixed media, and Mittelheuser creates colorful textured works on canvas.

Wes Anderson

Wes Anderson, the acclaimed filmmaker known for his distinctive visual style, is the subject of a new exhibition or feature covered by The Art Newspaper. The article explores his influence on visual culture, likely focusing on his collaborations with artists, his use of color and composition, or his curation of art-related projects. Specific details about the event or announcement are not provided in the given text, but the piece appears to be part of the publication's daily art news digest.

The Pressure to Mean Something: Inside the VCUarts’ MFA Exhibition

The article covers the MFA exhibition at VCUarts, showcasing the work of graduate students in the visual arts program. It highlights the pressure on emerging artists to imbue their work with meaning and the diverse approaches taken by the exhibitors.

The New School Plans to Lay Off 15% of Staff By June

The New School in New York City plans to lay off 15 percent of its full-time faculty and staff by June. This follows a months-long conflict with faculty and a reported $48 million deficit, with the university previously offering voluntary separation packages to 40% of staff.

Provincia Cosmica. A Foggia per scoprire la fotografia sociologica di Maria Palmieri

Maria Palmieri (Foggia, 1986) is a photographer who uses her camera as a tool for observation, understanding, and social improvement. After studying law, she turned to visual arts, blending reportage with vernacular photography to uncover truth amid the 'noisy horror' of contemporary life. In an interview with Artribune, she discusses her sociological approach to photography, her return to her hometown of Foggia, and her ongoing documentation of the region's fragilities, including the largest migrant ghetto in Europe.

Philanthropist and Patron Emmanuele Emanuele Dies; Creator of Rome's Palazzo Sciarra and Palazzo Cipolla Museum Spaces

È morto il filantropo e mecenate Emmanuele Emanuele. Fautore a Roma degli spazi museali di Palazzo Sciarra e Palazzo Cipolla

Emmanuele Francesco Maria Emanuele, a prominent Italian philanthropist, jurist, and patron of the arts, has passed away in Rome at the age of 86. Born in Palermo, Emanuele dedicated the latter half of his life to cultural promotion, most notably serving as the President of Fondazione Roma and the Fondazione Terzo Pilastro – Internazionale. His leadership was instrumental in transforming Rome's Palazzo Sciarra and Palazzo Cipolla into significant museum spaces, hosting both permanent collections and major temporary exhibitions.

We were at the Turin concert where Marlene Kuntz celebrated the 30th anniversary of their unforgettable album "Il vile"

Siamo stati al concerto di Torino dove i Marlene Kuntz festeggiavano i 30 anni del loro indimenticabile disco “Il vile”

Italian alternative rock band Marlene Kuntz recently performed two sold-out shows at the Hiroshima Mon Amour venue in Turin to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their seminal album, *Il vile*. The concert featured a near-complete performance of the 1996 record, which is widely regarded as a cornerstone of Italian noise rock. The anniversary celebration also includes a nationwide tour and a special vinyl reissue featuring new artwork by renowned illustrator Alessandro Baronciani.

Emerging artists up for exhibition award

The 53rd Riversdale Mixed Media Arts Exhibition will take place in June at the Riversdale Community Centre in New Zealand, featuring a $1,000 emerging artist award for artists aged 13-25 from Southland, Queenstown-Lakes, and West Otago. The award received a record 44 entries in 2025, with judges Marcella and Jim Geddes selecting the top 10 artworks for display on opening day. Last year's winner, 18-year-old Finn Young from Southland Boys' High School, won with a woodcut printmaking piece depicting native birds and the extinction of the huia.

Open Art Gallery coming to Saluda on May 1

Open Art Gallery will open its doors on May 1, 2026, at 32 West Main Street, Unit C, in Saluda. Owner Hector DelCampo, a silhouette artist who moved to the area three years ago, is launching the space to foster community and showcase local talent. The inaugural featured artist is 15-year-old Sila, whose vibrant works will be on display. The grand opening runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with refreshments and meet-the-artist opportunities.

Exhibit Opening: Retrospectives~The Art of Dennis Sirrine & Tom Frohnapfel at the La Grua Center in Stonington

An exhibit opening at the La Grua Center in Stonington, Connecticut, celebrates the work of local artists Dennis Sirrine and Tom Frohnapfel. The show, which runs through the end of February, features their representational and abstract paintings, mixed media, glass works, and furniture, reflecting over four decades of creative exploration. Both artists moved from the Midwest to New York City in the 1980s before settling in Stonington in the 2000s. Sirrine, who manages the Velvet Mill Gallery, presents works ranging from early cityscapes to recent abstractions, while Frohnapfel, a Pratt Institute graduate, showcases his design-and-build furniture, glass blowing, and paintings.

Fine additions: Parkersburg Art Center adding two new exhibitions

The Parkersburg Art Center in Parkersburg, West Virginia, will host an opening reception on January 16, 2025, for two new exhibitions: "Rinse and Repeat: An Exhibit by ArtBeat Studio" and "Rabbit Medicine and Other World-Building" featuring work by Savannah Schroll Guz. The exhibitions run through February 21. "Rinse and Repeat" marks the return of a show that originally opened in March 2020 and closed after just one day, featuring artists from the Wood County Society’s ArtBeat Studio, a collaborative community arts center that supports artists with developmental differences. "Rabbit Medicine and Other World-Building" showcases Guz’s work, which draws on folklore, memory, and imagination, and has been exhibited across the East Coast and Midwest.

Bolton artists invited to submit work for 2026 Open Art Exhibition

Bolton Museum and Library Services is calling for entries for its 2026 Open Art Exhibition, running from February 14 to May 17, 2026. The show is open to artists and craftspeople aged 16 and over who live, work, or study in the Bolton borough, with submissions accepted in media including painting, drawing, print, textiles, ceramics, sculpture, photography, and digital art. A new Young Artist Award for ages 16–23, sponsored by Bolton at Home, offers a £250 prize, alongside the overall Winner’s Prize and the Visitors’ Choice Award sponsored by Bromleys Art Supplies. The judging panel includes Amy Brunn, Professor Kirsty Fairclough, and artist David Gledhill, with a Young People’s Panel also involved. Entry fees are £5 per work, and artists may sell their pieces with a 30% commission charged by the museum.

Peninsula School of Art Hosts Ingwersen Gallery Open House

Peninsula School of Art (PenArt) is hosting a free open house at the Ingwersen Studio and Gallery in Sister Bay, Wisconsin, on October 11, 2025, to honor the late James Ingwersen and his wife Phyllis, who donated the 40-acre property to PenArt earlier this year. The event will include tours of the historic buildings and opportunities to meet staff and board members. Separately, PenArt has announced the return of its Family Art Days program for the fall season, featuring hands-on projects inspired by artists Jodi Rose Gonzales and Abigail Hedley, and has appointed four new members to its Board of Directors: Rebecca Carlton, Marsella Fults, Mynn Lanphier, and Monique McClean.

Local artist joins Devon Open Studios with new exhibition

Hundreds of artists across Devon will open their studios to the public from September 6-21 as part of the Devon Open Studios event, with over 400 artists participating across 170 venues. Among them is Exmouth artist Ray Balkwill, who will open his Studio Gallery for three days (September 6-8) with a new exhibition titled 'Connections,' featuring his recent assemblages and ceramics alongside his traditional watercolours, pastels, and oils inspired by the Exe Estuary.

Hailsham Festival announces return of arts trail at local business venues

The Hailsham Festival in East Sussex, UK, announces the return of its Artist and Makers Trail from September 6th to 21st, featuring over 30 arts and culture events. The trail will showcase work by local artists and makers across eight business venues in and around Hailsham town centre, including Demelza, Haywards Carpets, Dippy Doodahs, Gallery North, Callenders, Angela Marden, Woodside Annexe, and Class in Glass. Participating artists include Kay Ford, Linda Mauldon, Linda Goldsmith, Jazz Dixon, Valerie Evans, David Armitage, Sarah Lawson, Graham Binks, Jodie Drew, Joan Guile, Maureen Bishop, Lesley Dromgoole, Janet Terry, Jennifer Bisset, Tina Applegate, Sylvia Huggair, and Jo Crittenden. Gallery North will also host free family events and a children's art exhibition sponsored by Lightning Fibre.

Popular art exhibition to return to Ayrshire country park for 29th year

The North Ayrshire Open Art Exhibition returns to Eglinton Country Park for its 29th year, running from July 5 to July 19. Organized by the council's Arts and Culture team, the free exhibition will feature 160 works by 130 artists, including paintings, drawings, and sculptures, with a public vote for a prize donated by UPM Caledonian Paper. A coloring table aims to engage young visitors.

Harmonic Chaos Now Open at Block Gallery | Artist Reception May 8

Harmonic Chaos, a new exhibition featuring artists Martha Thorn and Tonya Solley Thornton, has opened at Block Gallery in Raleigh, North Carolina. The show runs from May 7 through August 15, 2025, with an opening reception on May 8. The exhibition presents Thorn's layered paintings and Thornton's collage-driven sculptures, highlighting their contrasting yet complementary approaches to contemporary art.

Claremont Lewis Museum of Art’s Project ARTstART presents exhibit of children’s art

The Claremont Lewis Museum of Art is presenting the 15th annual "ARTstART: StART It Up!" exhibition from May 8-10, featuring artwork created by elementary school students from all seven Claremont elementary schools. The show, curated by high school participants in the museum's Project ARTstART program, includes collages, sculptures, paintings, and works on paper, and will be held at the Ginger Elliott Exhibition Center in Memorial Park. The exhibition also includes hands-on art-making activities for visitors.

Ten Local Galleries Part Of The First Friday Chattanooga Art Crawl

On the First Friday of May 2026, ten local galleries and studios in Chattanooga, Tennessee, will participate in the monthly First Friday Art Crawl, with extended evening hours from 5-8 PM. Participating venues include River Gallery, HART Gallery, In-Town Gallery, ICA @ UTC, BFA Open Studios @ UTC, Wavelength Space, Society of Work Northshore at The Velvet Lounge, ClearStory Arts, Stove Works, and AVA – Association for Visual Arts. Several galleries are hosting opening receptions and artist meet-and-greets, featuring artists such as David Boyd, Jim Felder, Steve Loucks, Rick Sanders, Angie To, and Kathleen Thum.

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.

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.

Art Gallery of Burlington hosts spring gala with farm-to-table dinner and more

The Art Gallery of Burlington (AGB) has announced its upcoming spring gala, "Seeds of Change," scheduled for May 7th. The event features a farm-to-table dinner helmed by Executive Chef Matteo Paonessa, a silent auction, and a preview of a new solo exhibition by Argentine artist Celina Eceiza titled "A material called Earth, Vol 1: The life of corners." The gala also highlights the gallery's new Community & Medicine Garden, an initiative where artists-in-residence will harvest natural materials for pigments and textiles.

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.

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.

6 free Seattle art exhibits in April at museums and galleries

Seattle’s visual arts scene is offering several high-profile exhibitions accessible to the public for free throughout April. Highlights include a major outdoor installation at the Frye Art Museum by Cornish College of the Arts graduate Chloe King, whose work investigates the construction of cultural memory, alongside five other curated presentations across the city's museum and gallery network.

Moon Gallery debuts at Heights Church, showcasing local HCU artists

Howard D. Moon, a longtime benefactor of the Heights community, partnered with Houston Christian University (HCU) and Heights Church to establish the Moon Gallery, a new exhibition space dedicated to showcasing local artists. The gallery was officially dedicated on December 4 with an opening ceremony inside Heights Church (formerly Baptist Temple), honoring Moon's late wife Jeanette, a passionate arts supporter. The inaugural exhibition featured works by HCU faculty and MFA students, including artist Julia Marcucci Wood and assistant professor Hillaree Hamblin, who spoke about the gallery's mission to foster community engagement and inclusivity.

New exhibition at the Spencer Museum of Art examines the relationship between art and the sea

The Spencer Museum of Art at the University of Kansas has opened a new exhibition that explores the relationship between art and the sea. The show brings together works from the museum's collection and loans to examine how artists have depicted, interpreted, and engaged with oceanic themes across different periods and cultures.

2Create Gallery in Ramona hosts opening event for Student Art Exhibit

2Create Gallery in Ramona, California, hosted an opening reception on May 2 for its annual Student Art Exhibit, featuring works by middle and high school students from the Ramona Unified School District. Students such as Aaliyah Villanueva, Red Harrell, Aro Clark, and Jaelyn Dokken displayed pieces exploring personal themes like identity, fear, and escape, using media from painted cardboard to markers and clay. The exhibit runs throughout May as part of the gallery's monthly First Friday Open Houses.

Vacant Cincinnati warehouse to become new visual arts center

A long-vacant warehouse on Stathem Avenue in Westwood, Ohio, is being converted into the Apropos Art Society, a visual arts center. The project will include eight artist studios, a classroom for public workshops, and an art gallery, with the owners collaborating with an architect and contractor to transform the former plumbing warehouse. The center is expected to open by the end of the year.