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.

Utah Tech University’s Sears Art Museum celebrates 25 years of Dixie Watercolor Society

Utah Tech University's Sears Art Museum is presenting "The 25th Anniversary Dixie Watercolor Society Exhibition," a juried art show and sale featuring over 150 original watercolor paintings by members of the Dixie Watercolor Society. The exhibition opens with a free public reception on November 21, 2025, and runs through January 9, 2026, with all works available for purchase to support the society's educational programs. A concurrent exhibition, "Highlights from the Sears Art Museum Collection: Watercolors from the West," will be on view in the Eccles Grand Foyer.

Iconic Images, Local Roots: Bernie Boston Exhibit Opens at Historic Pleasant Grove Church

Megan Clarke of Good Morning Washington visited McLean’s Historic Pleasant Grove Church to report on a new exhibition featuring the work of photographer Bernie Boston. Boston, a DMV native and longtime McLean resident, was the first African American member of the White House Press Corps and covered presidents from Truman through Clinton. He is best known for his iconic “Flower Power” photograph, which earned him a runner-up spot for the Pulitzer Prize. The exhibit showcases photographs spanning his career, including both celebrated images and candid shots of the photographer himself.

Exhibition featuring local artists now on display at Springfield Town Center

A new art installation has opened at Springfield Town Center in Fairfax County, Virginia, featuring seven works by three local artists—Tumôhq Abney, Jován Bethel, and Isabella Merlos. The exhibition, titled “ArtsFairfax Presents at Springfield Town Center,” is a collaboration between the mall and ArtsFairfax, the county's official arts agency, and was unveiled on October 16, 2025, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The show is part of ArtsFairfax’s month-long artoberVA celebration, organized in partnership with CultureWorks, and will remain on display through March 31, 2026, with all works available for purchase.

Moore Art Gallery showcases Navy’s role in manned spaceflight with new exhibit

The Moore Art Gallery at The Citadel has opened a new exhibition titled “From Space to Sea: The Navy’s Role in Manned Space Flight,” running from September 4 to December 10. The show features artworks on loan from the Navy Art Collection, depicting key moments from the 1960s and 1970s, including portraits of astronauts Alan Shepard and John Glenn, as well as scenes of spacecraft recovery at sea. The exhibition highlights the Navy’s contributions to early American spaceflight, from pilots and engineers to recovery crews.

'Go to war, do your art:' New Marine Corps museum gallery features combat artists' paintings

The National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Virginia, will open a temporary exhibition titled “United States Marine Corps: 250 Years of Dedication, Determination and Courage” on June 27, 2025. Curated by Joan Thomas, the show features 91 original works—including oil and acrylic paintings, prints, pastels, mixed media works, and sculptures—drawn from a collection of over 3,000 pieces. The artworks span from the Revolutionary War to the present, with many created by active-duty or former Marine combat artists, such as Staff Sgt. Kristopher Battles and former Marine Joseph Winslow Jr., who depict scenes of combat, camaraderie, and service.

Made in NY artists draw on personal experiences at Schweinfurth Art Center

The Schweinfurth Art Center in Auburn, New York, is hosting a group exhibition titled 'Made in NY,' featuring works by artists from across the state who draw on personal experiences, including themes of identity, family history, and regional landscapes. The show includes a range of media such as painting, sculpture, and mixed media, highlighting the diverse creative voices emerging from New York State.

The Space Between. Adam Patrick Grant by Michela Ceruti

Adam Patrick Grant’s artistic practice is rooted in a meticulous and devotional process of observation, transitioning from a background in film to a dedicated focus on oil painting over the last three years. Working from his London studio, Grant utilizes an extensive archive of personal sketches, photographs, and found imagery—such as anonymous postcards and family photos from markets—to capture fleeting moments of intimacy and the unspectacular everyday. His work is characterized by a rhythmic dialogue between the act of walking, the gathering of visual fragments, and the translation of these memories into tender, precise compositions.

Creative Well Arts Foundation opening doors at new gallery on Coast Live

Creative Well Arts Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded by artists Monica Turley and Tessa Hall Duquette, has opened its first gallery in Virginia Beach. Located in the former 17th Street Marketplace space at the corner of Mediterranean Avenue and Virginia Beach Boulevard, the 2,500-square-foot facility includes five artist studios, a rotating art gallery, and a multi-use classroom focused on therapeutic arts education and community connection. The foundation was established through donors, grants, and tax-deductible donations, and its inaugural exhibition, “Where is the Color: A Solo Exhibition by DKANE,” is scheduled for August 8.

Glencoe Mansion to Host Gallery Art Show Featuring Works by LaDonna Sepers

Glencoe Mansion in Radford, Virginia, will host a gallery art show titled "Palette and Prism" featuring works by artist LaDonna Sepers from May 14 through June 25, 2026. An opening reception will be held on May 14 from 5:30 to 7:00 PM, free and open to the public. Sepers, who studied art at the University of Wisconsin, works in oil, watercolor, and heavy body acrylics, focusing on the expressive light in the eyes of human and animal subjects.

Veneto: In Place of a Liberty Café in Recoaro Terme, a Contemporary Art Center Opens. Interview with the Curator

Veneto: al posto di un caffè liberty di Recoaro Terme apre un centro d’arte contemporanea. Intervista alla curatrice

The historic Palazzo Caffè Nazionale in Recoaro Terme, a small spa town in the Veneto region of Italy, is being transformed into a contemporary art center called Cantiere del Contemporaneo, set to open on May 2, 2026. The project, curated by Elisabetta Bacchin, will focus on artist residencies, with the inaugural group including Romesh Bothalage, Pietro Chiarello, Francesco Pizzocchero, and Virginia Stevenin, who will work for two months in the converted spaces. The initiative is part of a broader regeneration plan funded by the National Plan for Borghi and the European Union's PNRR funds, aiming to revitalize the town's cultural and economic identity through contemporary art.

Explore Art Galleries in Fort Wayne

This article is a directory-style guide listing art galleries and museums in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It highlights the Fort Wayne Museum of Art as a major attraction and provides addresses, hours, and contact information for over a dozen other venues, including Artlink Contemporary Art Gallery, the Jeffrey R Krull Gallery at the Allen County Public Library, and galleries at the University of Saint Francis and Purdue University Fort Wayne. The guide also mentions appointment-only spaces like Wunderkammer Company and The Art Farm.

CT exhibition showcases artwork of people in prison

The gallery at Eastern Connecticut State University is hosting the annual exhibition of the Prison Arts Program, featuring over 600 works by 161 incarcerated artists. The collection includes diverse media ranging from traditional drawings and crochet to intricate sculptures fashioned from unconventional materials like bread, dental floss, and soap. Managed by Community Partners in Action, the program facilitates artist collectives within state prisons, providing supplies and a collaborative environment for those behind bars.

May - June Exhibits @ Art Works!

Art Works in Richmond, Virginia, is presenting six new exhibits from May through June 2026, featuring artists Heidi Peelen, Geneva Dinh, Anna Demovidova, RVA Clay Founding Members, and Meagan Samuel. Highlights include the May All Media Show, a juried exhibition of regional artists, and a collaborative Bridge Project with Richmond Public Schools, the Children’s Museum of Richmond, and Richard Harding. The venue also offers over 80 working artist studios, free admission, and free parking, with exhibits running through various dates in June and July.

New pottery, art gallery opens in Danville

L Studio Gallery has officially opened its doors on Craghead Street in Danville, Virginia, marking a new addition to the city's River District. Founded by local artist Louise Bendall, the multiuse space functions as both a retail gallery for local artwork and a hands-on pottery studio where community members can engage with the craft.

Daura Museum of Art exhibits work of local artists this summer

The Daura Museum of Art at the University of Lynchburg is exhibiting works by local artists Laura Reed Howell and the late Georgia Weston Morgan through July 17. Morgan, a pioneering female painter from Lynchburg who studied in Paris and had her portrait accepted into the Paris Salon, is honored in Gallery I with a curated exhibition by museum assistant Thomas Canard. Howell’s award-winning plein air paintings are displayed in Gallery II, and she will give an artist talk on May 22.

Small Works Exhibition Opening at North Fork Arts Center

The North Fork Arts Center is opening a new exhibition titled "Small Works" on May 23, 2026, featuring five local artists: Virginia Cava, Delia Reiss, Debra Riva, Hilary North, and Gerard Lehner. The show includes small framed works in various media such as collage, linoleum cut prints, etchings, monoprints, and acrylic paintings, and will run through June 8th.

Art exhibits, farmers market and hospital safety award: THE DIGEST

Gallery 22 in Staunton, Virginia, has opened a new exhibit titled 'Art as Exploration,' located at 22 W. Beverley Street. The show runs through June 1, 2026, and is part of a local arts digest that also includes a farmers market and a hospital safety award.

Tamarack to host opening for ‘Best of West Virginia’ art exhibition

Tamarack Marketplace in Beckley, West Virginia, will host the opening reception and award ceremony for its 18th annual “Best of West Virginia” Open Juried Exhibition on May 16. The event takes place in the David L. Dickirson Fine Arts Gallery, with the reception at 1 p.m. and the award ceremony at 2:30 p.m. in the theater.

17th Annual VB Surf Art Expo kicks off summer season at Virginia Beach Oceanfront

The 17th Annual Virginia Beach Surf Art Expo will take place from May 23 to May 25, 2026, along the boardwalk at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. The event features over 90 regional artists from Maine to Florida, showcasing surf-themed art in various mediums including painting, photography, jewelry, sculpture, and ceramics. The expo is partnered with the Coastal Edge Steel Pier Classic surfing competition, which includes a WSL World Tour Longboard event and a professional shortboard competition with over 300 athletes from more than a dozen countries and a $16,000 prize purse.

Taylor County Arts Council announces winners of 28th Annual Thea Porter Memorial Day Juried Art Exhibit in Grafton

The Taylor County Arts Council has announced the winners of its 28th Annual Thea Porter Memorial Day Juried Art Exhibit, now on display at Gallery 62 West in Grafton, West Virginia, through June 2. Top honors in the adult division went to Kristen Colebank for her watercolor "First Light," with Charlie Cowger and others also receiving awards; in the youth division, Katherine DeMos took first place for "Rad Grandad." The exhibit features diverse mediums including drawings, paintings, and sculptures, with a People's Choice Award still open for public voting until the closing reception on May 30.

Virginia Museum Of Contemporary Art Opening New Building In Virginia Beach

The Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art (Virginia MOCA) has announced plans to relocate from its longtime home to a new, state-of-the-art facility in Virginia Beach. This move marks a significant expansion for the institution, aiming to modernize its exhibition spaces and enhance its capacity for community engagement and educational programming.

Chinese American Artist May Yang’s Exhibition “Echoes of Elsewhere” Opens in Virginia

Chinese American artist May Yang has opened a new solo exhibition titled "Echoes of Elsewhere" in Virginia. The show presents a collection of her recent work, marking a significant presentation of her art in the region.

NRV gallery exhibition showcases local artists

The YMCA at Virginia Tech is hosting a community-focused exhibition titled 'Exploring Art in the NRV' in Blacksburg, Virginia. Running through April 10, the showcase features a diverse range of works from local artists and regional institutions, including the Montgomery Museum of Art and History and the Fine Arts Center of the NRV. A public reception is scheduled for March 15 to celebrate the region's creative output.

NRV gallery exhibition showcases local artists

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.

Fibonacci Gallery - Opening

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.

Temporary art gallery to open at McLean shopping center

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.