Grand Opening Celebration for Seabreeze Gallery

Seabreeze Gallery, a new cooperative art space on Bowen Island, will hold its grand opening celebration on Friday, May 22 from 4 to 7 pm at 455 Bowen Island Trunk Road in Snug Cove. The gallery is the only one on the island dedicated exclusively to showcasing Bowen Island artists, featuring work from 19 local makers across diverse mediums including paintings, ceramics, fiber arts, jewelry, woodworks, and glass. The gallery operates as a cooperative, with a different artist opening the doors each day to engage visitors directly.

Sculpture from Carbondale’s 2025 Art Around Town exhibition finds new home with ANB Bank

A welded steel sculpture titled "Sidewinder" by California-based artist Diego Harris, originally part of Carbondale's 2025 Art Around Town exhibition, has been purchased by ANB Bank and permanently installed outside the bank's Sopris Station development site along Colorado Highway 133. The piece was moved to its new home on Monday, and Harris also installed a new sculpture, "Shaman's Path," near Main Street and Snowmass Drive as part of the upcoming 2026 Art Around Town exhibition.

Hopkinton Gallery Opening Show Features New England Landscapes

Two Villages Art Society in Contoocook, New Hampshire, is opening a new exhibition titled "Somewhere to Remember" featuring New England landscape paintings by Campton artist Lizzy Berube. The show opens on Saturday, August 10, 2024, with a free public reception from 12 to 2 PM, and runs through September 7, 2024. Gallery hours are Thursdays through Sundays from 12 to 4 PM.

Thomasville Center for the Arts announces signature early summer events

Thomasville Center for the Arts has announced two signature early summer events. On June 1, the Center will host "A Seat at the Table," a quarterly community dinner featuring welcome drinks, a shared meal in the Main Gallery, and dessert in the Founder's Gallery, with catering by local favorite Woodstack BBQ. On June 4, the opening reception of "200 for 200: The Collective Exhibition" will take place, a juried show featuring 200 works by members of The Collective, honoring Thomas County's bicentennial and the Center's 40th anniversary. The exhibition runs through August 8, 2026, and is guest juried by Amber Moore, Curator at The Arts Center of Moultrie.

New exhibition is 'ükskõik' for Estonian artist Marta Vaarik

A new exhibition titled "1kõik" by Estonian artist Marta Vaarik opened Tuesday evening at Tallinn's Artrovert Gallery. The name plays on the Estonian word "ükskõik," meaning "whatever" or "one or the other," and symbolizes letting go to achieve inner peace. The show features works across photography, painting, video, performance, and sculpture, incorporating social themes characteristic of Vaarik's practice. It runs through June 27.

Katara hosts exhibition on Compositions of Art

The Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) in Doha, Qatar, opened an exhibition titled "Compositions from the Spirit of Art" by Qatari visual artist Dania Tariq, running until next Monday. The show features 34 artworks across four collections that explore human and national identity, geometric abstraction, and color harmony, using mixed media such as plaster, fabric, "sadu" weaving, burlap, metals, and beads. Tariq, who is hearing-impaired, transforms silence into a vibrant visual language, blending visual art with musical sensation.

New İstanbul art exhibition questions the meaning of animal shelters

The exhibition "Barı-n/m-ak" has opened at Müze Gazhane in Istanbul, curated by Hicran Aksöz as a social responsibility project that merges contemporary art with animal rights advocacy. Featuring works by 27 Turkish contemporary artists, the show uses a typographic play on the title to question the concepts of shelter and sheltering, prompting reflection on cohabitation in the city, the right to shelter, and interspecies solidarity. Alongside the artworks, the program includes artist talks and workshops on animal rights-themed art, and at the exhibition's close, artists will connect with collectors to generate funds that will directly purchase supplies for Beşiktaş Municipality Shelters and Angels Farm.

The Cabins Make a Max of It!

Les cabanes en font un max !

The article reports on the 10th edition of the "Mini Maousse" competition, which invites students in architecture, art, design, and landscape to design micro-architecture around a theme. This year, participants reimagined the contemporary symbol of the cabin ("cabane"). Winning and commended projects were exhibited in May at the Cité de l'architecture in Paris and are also compiled in a book published by Éditions Alternatives, featuring contributions from artists, architects, and writers such as Marielle Macé, Claire Brunet, Gilles Tiberghien, and Joëlle Zask.

National Art Museum of Kyiv Forced to Close After Russian Strike

Le Musée national d’art de Kiev contraint de fermer après une frappe russe

The National Art Museum of Ukraine (NAMU) in Kyiv was damaged during a massive Russian airstrike on the night of May 23-24, which involved 90 missiles and 600 drones. The museum has closed indefinitely after windows were blown out, window frames damaged, plaster fell from walls, and the skylight roof was hit. No staff or collections were harmed, as the main artworks had been evacuated to secret storage sites since February 2022. The museum had maintained partial activity with temporary exhibitions and conferences, and had loaned over sixty works to the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium for the exhibition 'In the Eye of the Storm.'

Aging more slowly thanks to museums? Science confirms it

Vieillir moins vite grâce aux musées ? La science le confirme

A study published on May 11 in Innovation in Aging by University College London analyzed data from 3,556 adults in the UK, measuring their cultural engagement against biological age using epigenetic clocks. Researchers found that those who visit museums, exhibitions, concerts, or libraries at least once a week age approximately 4% more slowly than those who rarely participate. Even three cultural outings per year correlate with a 2% slowdown in biological aging, with monthly visits yielding a 3% effect—comparable to the benefits of physical exercise.

NOMAD art fair to launch first U.S. edition in the Hamptons this summer.

NOMAD, the traveling fair for art and design, will launch its first U.S. edition at the Watermill Center in the Hamptons from June 25th through 28th. Curated by co-founder Nicolas Bellavance-Lecompte, the fair will feature a signature mix of modern and contemporary art, design, and jewelry, set within the indoor and outdoor spaces of the Watermill Center, an experimental arts venue founded in 1992.

5 Artists Inspired by Moroccan Rugs and North African Weaving

Artsy Editorial profiles five contemporary artists from the Maghreb region who draw inspiration from Moroccan rugs and North African weaving traditions. The article highlights how these artists transform the loom-based craft—historically dismissed as "womanly craft" by academia and the avant-garde—into a contemporary art form that honors and updates longstanding weaving practices. Each artist uses the grammar of signs, stitches, rhythm, color, and designs inherent to North African textiles to articulate narratives and philosophies.

“Ekrani i Artit” at Shkodër

The 9th edition of Ekrani i Artit, an event dedicated to experimental cinema, video art, and contemporary visual culture, will take place in Shkodër from 27 to 31 May 2026. The five-day program brings together artists, filmmakers, curators, and audiences from Albania and abroad, organized for the second year through a collaborative effort.

Not Dead Yet! Art Pop-Up

Four acclaimed artists—Mase Lucas, Betty Foy Botts, Diane McPhail, and Leslie Jeffery—are uniting for 'Not Dead Yet!', a pop-up art exhibition and sale at Dead Artists Gallery in Highlands, running June 19–27. Curated by Mary Adair Trumbly, formerly of Summit One Gallery, the show features bold abstracts, soulful landscapes, and works inspired by nature and spirituality, with an artist reception on June 20.

Trinidad Art Night

Trinidad Art Night is a town-wide event in Trinidad, California, featuring a variety of art exhibits, live music, artist receptions, face painting, skate ramps, pop-up sales, and tastings of oysters, cider, or wine. Participating venues include Trinidad Art Gallery, Trinidad Museum, Trinidad Town Hall, Headies Pizza and Pour, and others, showcasing works by artists such as Carolyn Cook, Elaine Shore, Joe Mallory, Dan Wells, Mira Eagle, and Reuben Mayes, with performances by The Bayou Swamis, The Triple Tones, and Secret Club.

La storica discoteca Paradiso di Rimini si trasforma in un polo per l’arte. La storia

The historic Paradiso nightclub in Rimini, Italy, which opened in 1957 and became one of Europe's most famous discos, is being transformed into a cultural hub. Acquired at auction in 2018 by Filo Srl after years of abandonment, the site underwent extensive renovation beginning in 2023. The new venue, named Casa Paradiso Art Gallery, is set to open between October and November 2026. It will feature art exhibitions, fashion shows, and corporate events, housed in a sustainable building that retains symbolic elements of its past, such as the iconic entrance gate.

Drawing a crowd: Art Crawl, reception featured Saturday

Salisbury's downtown Art Crawl returns on May 30 from 5-7 p.m., featuring local art, artist demonstrations, exhibitions, music, and workshops at multiple locations. The event, spearheaded by Rachel Gunsch of Pottery 101, has grown to include over a dozen participating businesses such as Rowan Arts Council, Shug's, Fine Frame Gallery, and South Main Book Company. Pottery 101 will also host an Artist of the Month opening reception for potter Andy Smith. The crawl is now a monthly event held on the last Saturday, supported by the Downtown Salisbury Special Events Grant.

Sunset Arts Gallery kicks off season with spring reception

Sunset Arts Gallery in Grand Bend, Ontario, held a spring reception on May 21, 2026, to launch its new season. The event featured 19 local artists, including Janette Baillie, David Hudgel, Ginger Weber, and Barbara Helen Pickett, and introduced a series of seven summer workshops in painting, pottery, and carving. Guest artists Vlad Borzyk and Iryna Dmytriieva, Ukrainian-Canadians, also exhibited their work. The reception included musical entertainment by the group View from the Valley.

Pauline Adams Reflects on Artistic Career and Upcoming Debut Art Exhibit in Greece

Greek-American artist Pauline Adams (formerly Seretakis) will present her first art collection in Greece this September, with an exhibition in Kefalonia from September 2-5. The show, held in collaboration with Anastasia Ntonti, will feature 18 new paintings. Adams, who was born in Virginia and spent over a decade of her childhood in Greece, recently quit her full-time job at the Government Accountability Office to focus entirely on painting. She describes herself as a painter of atmospheric moments, working with a limited palette of smoky blue and amethyst, inspired by Greek seascapes, portraits, and the essence of memory.

Photography exhibit shows how Ohio's diverse farming and food 'brings us together'

A new photography and video exhibition titled "Culture Crops" has opened at the Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum at Miami University in Ohio. The exhibit features over 30 photographs by Cincinnati-based fine arts photographer Tina Gutierrez, who spent nearly two years traveling across Ohio to document the state's diverse agricultural community. The project includes images of Syrian refugees, Mexican immigrants, members of the Myaamia tribe, and legacy farming families, alongside video interviews filmed by artist Asa Featherstone, IV. The exhibition was funded by a $12,500 America 250-Ohio grant as part of the nation's 250th anniversary celebrations.

From art exhibits to development and drones: Catch up on 3 Coral Springs stories

The Coral Springs Museum of Art is concluding its tenure at the Center for the Arts with a dual exhibition featuring Clyde Butcher's large-format Everglades photography and a contemporary multimedia show celebrating America's 250th birthday, running from June 5 to August 1. The article also covers two other local stories: a proposed Life Time Fitness development at the former Heron Bay Golf Club site moving forward with city leaders reviewing final designs, and the Coral Springs police department's approval of a nearly $500,000 expansion of its Drone First Responder Program to deploy drones from police headquarters and fire stations for rapid emergency response.

Vietnamese, Indonesian artists explore memory, identity in Ho Chi Minh City exhibition

The 'Memory, Nature, Identity' contemporary art exhibition opened at Lotus Van Art & Community Hub in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, running through June 5, 2026. It features works by more than 11 artists, including Vietnamese painters and Indonesian artists working across visual and experimental forms, with pieces ranging from lacquer paintings and egg tempera works to multimedia experiments and watercolors of heritage architecture. The exhibition includes artist talks, workshops, guided tours, and public exchange sessions.

Applications being accepted for 31st annual Cherokee Homecoming Art Show

Cherokee Nation is accepting applications for the 31st annual Cherokee Homecoming Art Show, running from August 8 through September 12 at the Gallery at Cherokee Springs in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Juried artists compete for over $18,000 in two divisions—traditional (arts customary before European contact, including basketry, pottery, and traditional arts) and contemporary (arts arising after contact, such as painting, sculpture, jewelry, and digital art). Submissions from Cherokee Nation citizens are due by July 3, with Cherokee National Treasures exempt from jury review. An awards reception will be held on August 7, followed by a public opening on August 8.

Exhibition by Podlasie Artist Małgorzata Dmitruk Opens at the Ivan Lutskievich Belarusian Museum in Vilnius

An exhibition titled “The Line of Transition” by Polish artist Małgorzata Dmitruk has opened at the Ivan Lutskievich Belarusian Museum in Vilnius. The show features a central multi-meter textile composition addressing events on the Belarusian-Polish border, alongside works such as the embroidered “Lullaby” and the lithograph series “Kombinat” dedicated to printer Dzmitry Malatkou. Dmitruk, a professor at the Warsaw Academy of Fine Arts, draws on her Podlasie heritage and family traditions, using found and inherited fabrics to explore themes of borders, transition, and memory.

Should art have moral limits?

At Metropolitan State University of Denver, students, artists, professors, and curators debate whether art should have moral limits, particularly when it addresses violence, political division, or sensitive social issues. The discussion features perspectives from Jess Gerome, an art education student who argues discomfort should not dictate creative expression, and Xtna Doleres, a multidisciplinary artist who believes art carries an ethical responsibility to speak truth and represent communities respectfully. Professor Jason Miller adds that while art alone may not cause harm, it must be taken seriously when it suggests real-world danger.

Eye opening: Artist speaks through the eyes in his artwork

Alexandre Emmanuel Henrique, a Brazilian-born artist now living in Cary, North Carolina, has a solo exhibition titled "BraFro" at the Waterworks Visual Arts Center in Salisbury. The show is part of the gallery's larger exhibit "ART from ALL Perspectives." Henrique's paintings explore his family history, particularly the story of his great-grandmother, who was enslaved in Brazil after being brought from Africa. The works use eyes as a central motif to convey emotion and narrative, ranging from sorrow to joy, with titles like "Sorrow" and "Once Upon a Time." Henrique works primarily in oils, and many pieces were created specifically for this exhibition.

Falls Art Market highlights local talent in community

The Falls Art Market returns for its 9th year in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, featuring around 30 local artists including wildlife artist Tim Davison. The relaxed outdoor market, organized by Lisa Myhre, takes place on the east side of the Levitt Shell on May 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and will continue on the fourth Saturday of each summer month. Artists sell original artwork and offer artful activities, fostering direct connections between creators and the community.

Emporia Arts Council to host Deon Morrow exhibition, artist reception in June

The Emporia Arts Council will host a new exhibition titled "Movement" by artist Deon Morrow at the Trusler Gallery in the Emporia Arts Center, opening May 26 and running through June 27. An artist reception is scheduled for June 5 from 5 to 6 p.m., with additional viewing during Emporia's First Friday activities. Morrow's work explores memory, emotion, and the intangible movements of life—relationships, memories, and experiences—using layered color and gesture rather than literal representation.

Photos: "Towers and Flowers" art exhibit at Valencia Town Center

Naomi Young's art exhibit "Towers and Flowers" is on display until mid-June at the Valencia Town Center in Valencia, California. The show, which opened on May 17, 2026, features works inspired by Young's upbringing in Jerusalem, reflecting her enduring connection to the city's spirit.

LAST DAY TO SUBMIT TO "Thread: An Exhibition and Artist Book Celebrating Baltimore’s Local Disabled* Artists"

The article announces the final day to submit work to "Thread: An Exhibition and Artist Book Celebrating Baltimore’s Local Disabled* Artists," an open call for disabled, chronically ill, neurodivergent, mentally ill, and Deaf artists in Baltimore. Curated by Celeste Tooth with assistance from Camilla Gu and Cedar Clark, the exhibition is supported by the France-Merrick Foundation’s Fellowship program at Maryland Institute College of Art, Make Studio Baltimore, and MICA’s MOSAIC Center. Submissions close December 5, 2024, at 11:59pm EST, with the exhibition running from January 16 to February 15, 2025, at Make Studio Gallery.