The NRV gallery in Virginia has opened a new exhibition featuring the work of local artists from the New River Valley region. The show aims to highlight the diverse artistic talent within the community, providing a platform for emerging and established artists to present their work to a wider public.
The NewBridge Project in Newcastle’s Shieldfield neighborhood has established itself as a vital community hub and artist collective, housing 130 visual and cross-disciplinary artists across 90 studios. Beyond providing affordable workspace, the organization operates an independent bookshop, a youth program, and a memory cafe, positioning itself as a "third space" that bridges the gap between professional art production and local social engagement.
The Lakes Region Art Studio is hosting a new exhibition featuring works by local artists from the Gorham area and surrounding communities. The show includes a variety of media such as painting, sculpture, and ceramics, highlighting the creative output of the region.
The Arab Cultural Center in Daraa has launched a new art exhibition as part of the “Days of Fine Arts and Arabic Calligraphy” festival. Organized by the Daraa Culture Directorate, the showcase features 26 paintings that blend traditional Hauran heritage and local landscapes with contemporary historical documentation. Notably, the collection includes works that track the Syrian experience from the 2011 revolution through the political shifts of December 2024, utilizing expressive color to depict the daily life and resilience of the local community.
The 'Spirit of the West' Art Exhibit is now open in the City Hall First Floor Gallery in Santa Clarita. The article also includes a call for artists from the Santa Clarita Artists Association for a show titled 'Freshly Squeezed', with a submission deadline of May 31.
York College of Pennsylvania has opened its annual York College Art Scholastic Exhibition (YCASE), featuring artwork from students across 14 local high schools. The exhibition showcases over 100 pieces in various media, selected by a jury of York College art faculty, and includes an awards ceremony recognizing outstanding student artists.
The Open Art Exhibition has launched at the República 14 cultural center in Olhão, Portugal, featuring works by 86 artists from around the world. This collective showcase spans a wide array of styles and techniques, transforming the historic 19th-century venue into a hub of international creative dialogue. The exhibition is open to the public with free entry through March 29.
The Malta Society of Arts is set to host a new solo exhibition by artist Nicole Debono titled "The Unseen World." The showcase features a collection of contemporary paintings that explore themes of subconscious imagery and the hidden layers of human emotion through abstract and semi-figurative forms.
The Lincoln City Cultural Center (LCCC) is hosting a dual gallery opening featuring new exhibitions in its primary showcase spaces. The event highlights regional creative talent, offering the local community an opportunity to engage with diverse artistic mediums and meet the featured artists during the public reception.
Wycombe Museum has launched a new exhibition dedicated to exploring local folklore and myths. The show features artistic interpretations of regional stories and legends, bringing them to a contemporary audience.
The Hi-Desert Nature Museum has issued an open call for its 20th annual recycled art exhibition, titled "Wondrous Waste." Local artists and community members are invited to submit up to two original works created from repurposed trash and discarded materials. Submissions will be accepted between March 11 and March 14, with the exhibition scheduled to open to the public on March 21.
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 New Bedford Art Museum has announced a diverse programming schedule for March 2026, headlined by the exhibition "AHA! Night: Resistance." This show features contemporary Mexican artists utilizing sculpture, textiles, and performance documentation to explore themes of social justice, indigenous knowledge, and political dissent. Accompanying the exhibition is a specialized workshop led by Oaxacan artist Ricardo Ángeles, focusing on traditional Zapotec design and wood-painting techniques.
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.
Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB) has issued a call for artists and collectors for its third annual art exhibition, themed "Patriotic | Historic | Americana." The exhibition is timed to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States and will feature framed photography, 3-D objects, ephemera, and traditional artwork. Submissions are open until March 31, 2026, with the final installation scheduled for May 2026 to coincide with the airport’s Honor Flight for Veterans.
Actress Emma Samms, best known for her role as Holly Sutton on General Hospital, has launched her debut solo art exhibition at The Sub Rooms in Stroud, Gloucestershire. The show marks a significant transition for Samms, who recently converted her coach house into a dedicated studio to move beyond private commissions into public display. The exhibition features a mix of her traditional, detailed pen-and-ink animal portraits alongside new, large-scale abstract paintings.
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.
Kansas City artist Michelle Pond is debuting a new solo exhibition titled "The Journey Back," which chronicles her grueling two-year recovery from a severe case of COVID-19. The collection features a series of paintings that transition from dark, chaotic imagery representing her time on a ventilator to bright, hopeful compositions symbolizing her physical and emotional rehabilitation.
The North Texas art scene is hosting a variety of local events and exhibition openings from late February through early March. These include community-focused gallery shows and regional artist spotlights across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
The Lyndon House Arts Center in Athens, Georgia, has announced its 51st Juried Exhibition, a long-standing community tradition that showcases a diverse range of contemporary works from local and regional artists. This year’s edition continues the legacy of providing a professional platform for emerging and established creators to present their work to a wider audience.
Augusta University has officially recognized the creative achievements of its student body during the 2026 student art exhibition. The event showcased a diverse range of media and techniques, culminating in an awards ceremony that highlighted exceptional talent within the university's Department of Art and Design.
American artist Charles Magistro will host a public artist talk at the Petersburg Area Art League (PAAL) on February 28. The event offers a rare opportunity for the community to engage directly with the artist as he discusses his creative process and a new series of works that span abstract painting, sculpture, and imagined landscapes.
The Edmonds Arts Festival has officially opened its call for artists for the juried Gallery Arts portion of its 69th annual event, scheduled for June 19–21, 2026. Regional artists are invited to submit works across two distinct calls covering categories such as painting, sculpture, photography, and digital art, with a submission deadline of May 1. The 2026 edition, led by co-directors Janet Jensen and Cheryl Waale, will feature three premier gallery spaces at the Frances Anderson Center and offer $12,000 in prize awards.
The CIX Gallery & Lounge is set to host a new exhibition titled "Wooster Through Our Eyes," opening on March 7. The show features a collection of works by local artists that capture the specific character and aesthetic of the city of Wooster.
The city of Ogbomoso hosted "Exhibit Mosho," a Valentine’s Day pop-up exhibition designed to showcase the region's artistic depth and foster community pride. Featuring works from 24 artists across Nigeria—including paintings, sculptures, and photography—the event centered on the theme of "Love, Bravery, and Conquest." Organizers from Ennovate Lab and the local creative community utilized the holiday to draw residents into a shared space for storytelling and cultural reflection.
Pullen Arts Center in Raleigh, North Carolina, has issued an open call for artists to submit work for its 2027 Exhibition Program. The center seeks submissions from local and regional artists aged 18 and older, with priority given to those residing in Raleigh but also welcoming applicants from across the Piedmont region. The program features three themed group shows—"Metamorphosis: studies in change" (February–April), "Awake and Aware: our senses as a guide" (May–July), and "The Ways We Remember: rituals, stories, memorials" (August–October)—each curated by the center and including 3–5 artists. There is no commission on sales, and the galleries are free and open to the public. Applications must be submitted online via SlideRoom by May 31, 2026.
The Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center in Kansas City has launched a new group exhibition titled “Our Voices, Our Truth... In Peace.” The showcase features diverse works from 25 local and national artists, utilizing various mediums including oil painting and poetry to explore themes of identity and heritage.
The 38th annual Young At Art (YAA) exhibition has opened at the Wailoa Center in Hilo, showcasing 125 juried artworks created by K-12 students from 18 schools across Hawaii Island. This year's theme, "SHIFT," prompted young artists to explore concepts of change and transition through various mediums. The event marks a significant return to a centralized venue and a new collaboration between the East Hawaii Cultural Center (EHCC) and the Wailoa Center, following years of decentralized satellite displays during the pandemic.
The Tullahoma Fine Arts Center in Moore County, Tennessee, is calling for local and regional artists to submit entries for a juried exhibition titled 'The Art of Trees,' scheduled for April 24, 2026, to coincide with Arbor Day. The exhibition seeks tree-related artwork in various mediums, including visual art, photography, sculpture, and wood carving, with submissions due by March 16.
An exhibition titled 'Pride in Full Colour' is being held at the gallery in the Edna O'Brien Library in Scarriff, County Clare, Ireland. It runs from February 21 to March 20, 2026, and features portraits of local LGBTQIA+ community members alongside vibrant banners created by young people from the Clare Youth Service.