The Riverfront Arts Center in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, is hosting an opening reception for the exhibition 'Fantastical' on May 7. The event will feature food, entertainment, and the attendance of participating artists, with the exhibition itself running through June 14. The center is also accepting artist submissions for the show on April 30 and May 1.
The Elora Fergus Arts Council is launching the 46th edition of the Insights Juried Exhibition of Fine Art at the Wellington County Museum and Archives. This long-running Ontario showcase features a diverse range of original works from regional artists, selected through a rigorous in-person jurying process rather than digital submissions. The event includes an opening reception on April 23 and a "Walk with the Jurors" educational tour on April 25, with over $5,000 in prizes being awarded for artistic excellence.
Kentucky-based painter Samuel Baltes will be featured in a solo exhibition opening May 8 at Yes Arts in Frankfort. The showcase highlights Baltes’ plein air landscape paintings, which draw heavily from Realist and Impressionist traditions to capture the subtle shifts of light and atmosphere in everyday environments.
The Greater Rutland Central Supervisory Union recently launched its third annual student art celebration at the Vermont State University Castleton Bank Gallery. The exhibition showcases a diverse array of creative works—including paintings, charcoal drawings, pottery, and photography—produced by students ranging from pre-K through high school. The opening reception also integrated live musical performances by local students, creating a multi-disciplinary showcase of regional youth talent.
The Link Art Gallery in Paris, Illinois, is set to host a collaborative exhibition titled 'The Mundane and the Marvelous' from April 24 through May 22. The show features the work of three distinct artists whose practices span various disciplines and historical influences, culminating in a public opening reception on April 26.
The Okotoks Art Gallery recently launched two solo exhibitions by artists Neil McClelland and Beany Dootjes, marked by an opening reception on April 11. McClelland’s exhibition, "Earthly Delights," utilizes a multi-layered process of photography, digitization, and painting to personify plants as characters. In the adjacent small gallery, Dootjes presents "Ruin & Reclamation: Re-iterated," featuring oversized sculptures of insects like lice and bed bugs meticulously crafted from repurposed men’s business attire.
Ohio Wesleyan University's Department of Fine Arts is presenting its Fine Arts Graduating Seniors Exhibition at the Richard M. Ross Art Museum in Delaware, Ohio. The show features juried works by the OWU Class of 2026 and opens with a free public reception on Saturday, April 11, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts has announced the return of its annual Spring Into Art Gala, a premier regional event celebrating local and regional talent. The gala serves as the opening reception for a curated exhibition featuring hundreds of artworks across various media, offering community members a first look at the juried selections.
Artist Courtney Enriquez is debuting her solo exhibition, “Mi Vida y Lotería,” at El Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos with an opening reception this Sunday. The exhibition features vibrant paintings inspired by the traditional Mexican game of Lotería, blending cultural heritage with personal family memories and humor. The show marks a significant homecoming for the artist, whose family roots in San Marcos date back generations.
The Chandler Gallery has launched its annual student exhibition, "We the People," showcasing creative works from students across seven regional schools. Running from April 4 through May 9, the show features a diverse range of young talent and will be celebrated with a public opening reception on April 10 that includes community activities and refreshments.
The Kootenay Gallery of Art has announced its upcoming exhibition, "Young Visions 2026," which will run from April 23 to May 30, 2026. This annual showcase features a diverse array of multi-medium artworks created by students and instructors from School District 20 (SD20) over the past year. By displaying the work of emerging youth alongside that of their mentors, the exhibition highlights the creative growth and technical experimentation fostered within the regional education system.
The Franklin Art Association has announced its annual Spring Art Show, hosted at the Norfolk Library Gallery. The exhibition features a diverse range of works by association members and includes a judged competition where ribbons will be awarded. A public reception is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, during which attendees can vote for a special "People’s Favorite" award while viewing the collection.
Conduit Gallery in Dallas is hosting "Dynamatic," a solo exhibition by Brooklyn-based artist Kendall Glover featuring sculptures and textiles produced within the last year. The show highlights three distinct series: large-scale tubular steel sculptures, experimental bronzes cast from rattan and thread, and a collection of silver-leafed crocheted works known as "Quasars."
West Hartford is launching "Artbeat 2026," an annual townwide exhibition showcasing the creative achievements of students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Hosted at the West Hartford Art League’s Saltbox and Clubhouse galleries, the show features a diverse range of student work and kicks off with a public opening reception on March 18.
Artist Del Chapo is set to debut a new solo exhibition titled "Open Season" at Embers Dispensary in Washington, D.C. The showcase features paintings heavily influenced by early grindhouse and exploitation cinema, characterized by a raw aesthetic that includes visible drips, scratches, and overpainting. The opening reception is scheduled for the evening of March 8, 2026.
The Iowa City Downtown District is hosting its annual Spring Gallery Walk, a self-guided tour featuring local art and special exhibitions across various downtown venues. Key participants include the Stanley Museum of Art, which is hosting a grand opening reception for two new exhibitions, and the UI Main Library Gallery, which is presenting a retrospective on conductor James Dixon. The event also features community-created works at the UI Museum of Natural History.
Artist Kristin Alpin is debuting a new solo exhibition titled “Branching Out…On A Limb” at the Nevada City Winery Gallery. The collection features a series of tree-inspired dreamscapes created through a blend of traditional brushwork and digital painting techniques. The works range from symmetrical patterns to stained-glass aesthetics, designed to evoke a sense of calm, mystery, and transcendence through the exploration of nature.
Kate and Jerry Enewold are set to debut a joint exhibition titled "Carved, Painted and Crafted" at the Kootenay Gallery of Art on March 5. The showcase spans forty years of the couple's creative output, featuring a diverse array of disciplines including woodworking, painting, weaving, and jewelry design. An opening reception will allow the public to engage with the artists before the show runs through mid-April.
The Hope Art Machine is set to launch its annual exhibition, "Retrospective 17," running from March 1 to March 27 across two venues: the Hope Art Gallery and the Blue Moose Coffee House. The showcase features diverse works from over 20 artists, including teachers and students, spanning mediums such as ceramics, watercolors, acrylics, and paper art. An opening reception is scheduled for March 7, providing a platform for the community to engage with local creators and learn about the studio's educational offerings.
The City of San Antonio's Department of Arts & Culture has opened a new exhibition titled 'Built on Legacy: Artists of San Antonio' at the Culture Commons Gallery. The show features 23 artists, both living and deceased, whose work in prints, sculpture, and installation represents the evolution of the city's art scene over the last fifty years.
An art gallery has opened in the West York borough building in memory of fallen police Officer Andrew Duarte, featuring one of his own photographs from a trip to Portugal. The gallery held an opening reception on January 22, 2026, where his mother, Nancy Duarte Matarese, expressed that her son would have loved the tribute.
CHAMP gallery in Grass Valley, California, opened a new exhibition titled "Convergence" that blends visual art with live performances. The opening featured works by local artists alongside dance, music, and spoken word performances, creating an immersive experience for attendees. The exhibition aims to break down traditional boundaries between artistic disciplines.
Fibonacci Gallery in Watertown, New York, is hosting an opening reception on Friday, November 14, from 6 to 8 PM, featuring the work of local artists Laura Oakes, Virginia Hovendon, Sharon Hughto, Kathleen Morris, Claudia Loomis Chandler, and Kate Newtown. The event takes place at 120 Court Street and is open to the public.
Santa Fe College will host its annual Faculty Art Exhibition starting November 7, 2025, at the SF Gallery on the Northwest Campus. The show features original works by visual arts faculty in mediums including painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics, and digital art, with an opening reception at 7 p.m. and free admission through January 23, 2026.
Arts in Irvine is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Beall Center for Art + Technology with a new exhibition titled "25 Years at the Beall Center for Art + Technology," opening October 26 at the Great Park Gallery. The show features interactive installations and digital experiments that explore the intersection of art and science, highlighting influential artists and milestone moments from the center's history since its founding in 2000. A free opening reception will be held from 1 to 3 p.m., and the exhibition was curated in collaboration with the University of California, Irvine.
The McLean Art Society will open a temporary art gallery at Chesterbrook Shopping Center in McLean, Virginia, on September 17, 2025. The pop-up gallery, located behind Starbucks at 6224B Old Dominion Drive, will feature paintings, sculptures, cards, and other works from 35 local artists, with sales and public workshops running through the end of 2025. An opening reception is scheduled for October 10, and the gallery will be open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The R.W. Norton Art Gallery in Shreveport, Louisiana, will host a new exhibition titled "New Orleans in Art: A Love Letter from the Crescent City" starting with an opening reception on Thursday, August 28, 2025. The show features 50 artists who each present their personal visual tribute to New Orleans, known as the Crescent City.
St. Bede’s Episcopal Church in Atlanta is launching a new gallery called “Art From the Heart,” opening August 2. The gallery evolved from a two-day market into a permanent space where local artists can exhibit and sell their work. The inaugural show features artists from the Tucker Arts Alliance and previous market participants. An opening reception with music and refreshments will be held from 6-8:30 p.m., and the gallery will be open to the public on select days through October 2.
Nearly 150 pieces of student art are on display at the Zuccaire Gallery’s annual Senior Show & URECA Art Exhibition, held on the first floor of the Staller Center at Stony Brook University. The exhibition features works by students such as Hunter Moore, who created an acrylic landscape titled 'Beginning of the End' and a bronze goat sculpture exploring religious themes, and Juno Stuelke, whose piece 'Manic' addresses mental health. The show includes more sculptures than previous years, record-breaking attendance of 250 at the opening reception, and awards such as the Staller Center Award for Excellence, won by Nicholas Simms for his installation of 100 ceramic cassette tapes.
Karin Skiba's 50-year retrospective, titled "Tapestries, Paper, and Paint," opens May 17 at the Hi-Desert Artists Gallery in Yucca Valley during the Yucca Valley Artwalk. The exhibition runs through June 16 and features large-scale collages of Detroit's decaying architecture, fictional portraits of women, and works layered with beads and symbolic feathers. Skiba, who spent over 20 years teaching in the community college system and helped establish the gallery at Norco College, describes art-making as integral to her identity.