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On Exhibit: Must-See Art Shows in Alexandria This May

This article highlights a variety of art exhibitions and events taking place in Alexandria, Virginia, during May 2026. Featured shows include the "Floret 2026" floral exhibit and the May 2026 Open Exhibit juried by Jowita Wyszomirska at the Art League Gallery of the Torpedo Factory Art Center, as well as the Alexandria City High School Titan Student Art Exhibition at Del Ray Artisans Gallery. Other offerings include a mask exhibit at Mount Vernon Unitarian Church, multiple ART + WINE + CHEESE soirées at Nepenthe featuring artists like Leah Sturgis, Sunny Goode, and Evelyn Dunphy, and special print exhibits at Printmakers, Inc. honoring Avis Fleming.

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DePaul student creates micro-art gallery inside locker

DePaul University senior Christa Baclia-an has created a micro-art gallery inside a rented commuter locker (No. 121) in the Schmitt Academic Center, called “Locker Room.” The project rotates exhibitions every two weeks and is open to students and passersby. It was launched in response to the planned closure of the DePaul Art Museum (DPAM) due to budget cuts, and features work from both DePaul students and international artists, such as London-based Lee Tzur. The initiative is part of a growing DIY art scene on campus, with students curating shows and fostering community engagement in unconventional spaces.

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article local schedule Apr 30, 2026 visibility 14 link 5 artists, 1 gallery

Miller Art Museum Announces Student Award-Winners

The Miller Art Museum in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, announced the award winners of the 52nd-annual Salon of Door County High School Art at a free public reception on April 6. The exhibition features original artwork by 105 students from five local high schools—Gibraltar, Sevastopol, Southern Door, Sturgeon Bay, and Washington Island. Awards of Excellence were given to Abigail DeMeuse, Lilian Saltou, Audrie Schley, Rowan Ploor, and Thomas Pratt, while honorable mentions went to Molly Virlee, Lola Georgenson, Angelina LeCloux Herrera, Ryan Felhofer, and Teagan McGrane. Gianna Roman of Sevastopol won the fourth-annual Jim Rericha Legacy Award, named after a longtime art teacher, which included a $100 cash prize. The museum also announced a Potter’s Panel on May 9 featuring master potters discussing the legacy of Abraham Cohn, and the return of its Art and Treasures fundraiser starting May 30.

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article local schedule Apr 23, 2026 visibility 15 link 1 artist

Student Art Exhibit Kicks Off At Chesapeake Gallery

Harford Community College's Annual Juried Student Art and Design Exhibition will run from May 6-29 at the Dr. James & Lynne LaCalle Chesapeake Gallery in the Chesapeake Welcome Center. An opening reception featuring a juror's talk is scheduled for May 7 from 5-6:30 p.m., followed by the Salon de Refuses in Joppa Hall. This year's guest juror is Matthew Moore, director of education and interpretation at the Academy Art Museum in Easton, who selected the exhibited works from student submissions.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 22, 2026 visibility 20 link 4 artists

New Schwarzman Center art exhibits highlight student experiences

Five new exhibitions opened at the Yale Schwarzman Center on April 7, featuring work from 53 young artists including New Haven high school students, Yale undergraduates, and graduate students. The shows explore themes of identity, unity, memory, nature, and emotion through visual art, photography, installation, digital work, and multimedia. Highlights include "Call-to-Connect," an interactive payphone installation by Soleil Piverger; "The View From Here: Accessing Art Through Photography," a smartphone photography exhibition in collaboration with the Yale Center for British Art; and "Rooted in Heritage: Art Across Yale’s Cultural Centers," curated by Carlynne Robinson, featuring works reflecting multicultural communities at Yale.

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article local schedule Apr 22, 2026 visibility 9 link 1 artist

Students take the lead: Inside a peer-led tour at Janet Turner Print Museum

Jasmine Lezema, an art history major and museum intern at the Janet Turner Print Museum, has organized a peer-led exhibition tour titled "Through an Art Historian’s Lens," scheduled for Wednesday from 5 to 5:30 p.m. The tour focuses on printmaking at Chico State and encourages students to engage deeply with artworks. Lezema selected three pieces from the current exhibition that personally resonated with her, drawing on her art history training to interpret symbolism, materials, and context. The museum’s director, Rachel Skowoski, and education assistant, Dylan Charlton, emphasize that student interns are empowered to shape programming around their interests, making this tour a product of that philosophy.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 21, 2026 visibility 2 link 3 artists

For Chicago, With Chicago

DePaul Art Museum (DPAM) in Chicago is presenting the exhibition "For Chicago, With Chicago," running from May 21-31, 2026. The show features works from the museum's collection, including pieces by Melissa Ann Pinney, Josh Dihle, and Claudio Dicochea, and was curated with input from DePaul students, staff, alumni, and the public. The exhibition is organized by DPAM interns, fellows, and delegates, highlighting a collaborative, community-driven approach.

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High-quality youth artwork shines at Sovereign Young Artist Competition exhibition

The Sovereign Art Foundation and Gibraltar Cultural Services announced the winners of the 2026 Sovereign Young Artist Competition at an awards ceremony on April 16. The exhibition showcases finalists in two age categories, with winners including Aimee Linares (SAF Judges’ Prize), Amelie Romero (SAF Public Vote Prize), Sebastian Andlaw (Alwani Foundation Award), Shelli Abudarham (Ministry of Culture Award), and Tyrone Vera (AquaGib Second Prize). The top student winner received £800, with £2,000 awarded to their school's art department.

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article local schedule Apr 21, 2026 visibility 8 link 1 artist, 1 gallery

MUSE: A Student Exhibition

Walsh Gallery, in partnership with the College of Human Development, Culture, and Media, is hosting MUSE: A Student Exhibition from April 22 to May 11, 2026. The exhibition marks the return of a long-standing tradition that was paused during the COVID-19 pandemic, showcasing the work of student artists and welcoming the SHU community free of charge.

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article local schedule Apr 18, 2026 visibility 14 link 2 artists

EPCC holds annual gallery hosting juried student art exhibition

El Paso Community College (EPCC) hosted the grand opening of its 49th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition at the Transmountain campus Gallery of Fine Art. The event featured a wide range of visual art created by students across various disciplines and levels within the college district. Highlighting the evening was an awards ceremony judged by Michael Reyes, an EPCC alumnus and Senior Curator at the El Paso Museum of Art, who recognized top works including Camila Galindo’s "Medieval Sadness," which took home the Best of Show honors.

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article local schedule Apr 17, 2026 visibility 17 link 2 artists

ArtFields festival returns to Lake City April 10 to May 2, featuring Southeast artists

Lake City, South Carolina, is set to host the annual ArtFields festival from April 10 to May 2, 2026. The event transforms the town into a massive gallery, displaying hundreds of works by Southeastern artists across local boutiques, restaurants, and historic warehouses. This year's competition features over $100,000 in prize money, with winners determined by both a professional jury and a popular vote.

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article local schedule Apr 16, 2026 visibility 16 link 3 artists

Boston College Arts Festival To Feature Nunziata Brothers As Alumni Artist Awardees

Boston College has unveiled the programming for its 2026 Arts Festival, themed "Artchella," scheduled for April 23–25. The 28th annual event will feature over 50 activities across the campus, including visual art exhibitions, theatrical performances, and musical concerts. A centerpiece of the festival is the Arts Awards Ceremony, which will honor alumni brothers Will and Anthony Nunziata for their professional achievements in the arts, alongside faculty and student awardees.

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article local schedule Apr 14, 2026 visibility 21 link 4 artists

Graduates’ artwork showcased at Tarble during studio art exhibition

The Tarble Arts Center hosted the opening reception for the 2026 Master of Arts in Studio Art Exhibition, featuring thesis projects from 11 graduate students. The exhibition showcased a diverse range of mediums, including an immersive installation by Vitória Kazanovski that recreated her grandmother’s Brazilian kitchen using audio and textured cookbooks, and a ceramic series by Wendy Peters that highlighted the technical mistakes and evolution of her craft.

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article local schedule Apr 13, 2026 visibility 18 link 3 artists

Showcasing lasting art

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater's Crossman Gallery recently hosted the BA & BSE Senior Show, a showcase of diverse artworks created by graduating students. The exhibition featured a wide range of mediums, including photography, painting, sculpture, and print design, highlighting the creative versatility of the senior class. The event served as a professional milestone for students, allowing them to navigate the gallery submission process and network with faculty and the community.

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article news schedule Apr 9, 2026 visibility 19 link 2 artists

‘The art gallery became a form of protest’: Students in Curatorial Practices prepare for the art world beyond Emerson

Students at Emerson College recently completed a comprehensive curatorial project titled "Gather," an exhibition that served as the capstone for their Curatorial Practices course. Tasked with managing every facet of the show—from registrarial duties and marketing to the physical installation of artworks—the students juried a regional open call that resulted in a final selection of 14 artists. The project was designed to provide a holistic understanding of the industry, moving beyond the siloed experience of traditional museum internships to prepare students for a volatile professional landscape.

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article local schedule Apr 8, 2026 visibility 12 link 1 artist

Woodlawn Student Selected for Prestigious Art Exhibition

Pyper Jacobson, a student at Woodlawn Elementary, has been selected to feature her artwork in the 65th Young Arkansas Artists Competition and Exhibition. Her piece, titled "Black Bear in Winter," emerged from a school-wide thematic study of bears and was the only submission from her school chosen for the prestigious statewide showcase at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts.

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article local schedule Apr 8, 2026 visibility 19 link 2 artists

Thompsons to exhibit together at Stover Mill Gallery

Artists Emily and George Thompson are set to debut a joint exhibition titled “Double Feature: A Two-Person Show” at the historic Stover Mill Gallery in Erwinna, Pennsylvania. The exhibition juxtaposes Emily’s contemporary urban landscapes and architectural forms with George’s traditional landscape paintings, showcasing the creative dialogue between the couple who share a studio.

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article local schedule Apr 7, 2026 visibility 14 link 5 artists

Bristol Arts & Culture Commission approves public art, museum exhibit funding

The Bristol Arts & Culture Commission has approved funding for several local initiatives, including a historic amusement exhibit titled "Laff in the Dark" by artist Charlie Burnham at the Carousel Museum. Other key developments include the announcement of a new worker-centric exhibition at the American Clock & Watch Museum and the commissioning of a public heart sculpture by artist Eva Mendoza to commemorate the upcoming America 250 celebrations.

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article local schedule Apr 6, 2026 visibility 19 link 10 artists

Ashland University senior art exhibition opens April 9

Ashland University is set to host its annual Senior Art and Design Exhibition at the Coburn Gallery, running from April 9 through May 9, 2026. The showcase features the capstone projects of graduating seniors and kicks off with an opening reception where student awards will be officially announced.

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46th Annual Student Exhibition highlights diverse range of student artwork

The Brown Arts Institute has launched the 46th Annual Student Exhibition at the Granoff Center for the Creative Arts, featuring a diverse array of multimedia works, sculptures, and installations. Juried by artists Tarik Bartel and Jinghong Chen, the exhibition showcases student talent across various disciplines, with Alex Schupak taking first place for his multimedia sculpture "Impression/Expression." The show highlights themes ranging from the reliability of photographic truth to explorations of gender dysmorphia and childhood.

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article local schedule Mar 4, 2026 visibility 13 link 3 artists, 1 gallery

Art Notes: AVA Gallery's 18th Annual High School Exhibition

The AVA Gallery and Art Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire, recently opened its 18th annual high school exhibition, featuring over 100 artworks from students across 14 Upper Valley schools. The exhibition showcases a diverse range of media, including ceramics, digital collage, and painting, with awards granted across multiple disciplines. While some critics noted a shift toward more traditional classroom assignments compared to previous years, the show remains a vital platform for young artists to express personal and social commentary.

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museum exhibitions schedule Mar 2, 2026 visibility 12 link 2 artists

GALLERY: Art gallery opens Master's of Fine Arts Exhibition 'The Rooms We Build'

The UCF Art Gallery has officially launched its 2026 Master of Fine Arts thesis exhibition, titled "The Rooms We Build." The show features a diverse array of mediums including soft sculpture, welded figures, and traditional painting, representing the culmination of work by six graduating studio art and design students.

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article policy schedule Feb 12, 2026 visibility 12 link 3 artists

UNT Gives No Reason for Sudden Closure of Victor Quiñonez Show

The University of North Texas abruptly cancelled the solo exhibition "Ni de Aqui, Ni de Allá" by artist Victor Quiñonez in its College of Visual Art & Design Gallery just nine days after its opening. The university covered the gallery windows with brown paper, removed all promotional material from its website and social media, and informed the artist via a misspelled email that it had terminated its loan agreement with Boston University Art Galleries, which originated the show. The artist was not notified in advance and learned of the closure from students.

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article local schedule Feb 9, 2026 visibility 13 link 1 artist, 2 galleries

New Rocky Mount Art Venue Celebrates With Gallery Opening

The Tar River Art Gallery in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, is hosting a winter exhibit opening and public reception on February 22, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at the Dunn Center on the campus of North Carolina Wesleyan University. The exhibition features works from over 40 regional artists, including paintings, watercolors, pen-and-ink works, collages, assemblages, ceramic sculpture, metal art, fused glass, and handcrafted jewelry. The event is free and open to the public, with light refreshments and opportunities to meet the artists. The gallery builds on the legacy of the former Gravely Gallery, honoring Janice Gravely, and now offers expanded space for a broader range of mediums.

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article local schedule Feb 7, 2026 visibility 8 link 2 artists

Black Excellence fills Columbus Arts Council with warmth, artistry and community

The Columbus Arts Council in Mississippi hosted the opening reception of its second Black Excellence Art Exhibition, featuring fiber artist Stephany Brown reading from 'Of Salt and Spirit: Black Quilters in the American South' and a poem by Alabama Poet Laureate Ashley M. Jones. The exhibition showcased a diverse range of works including Brittany Horne's luminous portrait of her daughter, Brown's hand-sewn quilts, Kenneth Smith's stained glass mosaics, and live music by vocalist-pianist Kyia King. Culinary arts students from East Mississippi Community College contributed food honoring Black chefs and agricultural scientists, creating a multisensory celebration of Black artistry and heritage.

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museum exhibitions schedule Feb 2, 2026 visibility 7 link 1 artist

“Aether” group exhibition opens in Baku

A group exhibition titled "Aether" has opened at the Exhibition Gallery of the Azerbaijan Carpet Museum in Baku. The show features approximately eighty-five works by thirty-five artists, primarily students from the LèRami art studio led by artist and educator Ramila Shamilova. The exhibition includes paintings in oil and graphic techniques, ranging from small A5 works to large two-meter canvases, and also features contributions from child artists.

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article local schedule Jan 27, 2026 visibility 8 link 1 artist

Rescheduled reception for the 128th Annual Midwest Art Exhibition, Salina artist featured

The Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery in Lindsborg, Kansas, has rescheduled the reception for its 128th annual Midwest Art Exhibition to Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 2 to 4 p.m., with exhibition talks at 2:30 p.m. The show features works by Tim Stone and Marco Hernandez of Wichita, woodcarvings by Glenn Knak of Salina, mixed media pieces by Genevieve Waller of Denver, and selections by Gretchen Elliott’s art students at Smoky Valley High School.

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article local schedule Jan 19, 2026 visibility 8 link 1 artist

Remembering the fight for equality: Tuskegee Airmen project enters next chapter at Cleveland History Center

The Cleveland History Center has opened a new exhibition honoring local Tuskegee Airmen, featuring hand-drawn portraits by students from the Cleveland School of the Arts. The exhibition, part of the Cleveland Heroes Project, is displayed at the Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum and runs through April 30. It highlights airmen with Northeast Ohio roots, including 2nd Lt. Gilbert Cargill, Capt. Erwin Bernard Lawrence Jr., and Cpl. Howard Arthur Tibbs.

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article local schedule Dec 2, 2025 visibility 16 link 2 artists

Illustration Major Justine Massabny Thrives as Education & Design Intern at the Montclair Art Museum

Illustration major Justine Massabny has gained extensive professional experience at the Montclair Art Museum (MAM) through a series of roles including Education Intern, SummerArt Associate, and currently Education Design Intern. She led the redesign of the Family Learning Lab in conjunction with exhibitions featuring Tom Nussbaum and Christine Romanell, managed the project from concept to completion, and assisted with installation of educational vinyls. Her work also includes designing educational materials, supporting events like exhibition openings and docent training, leading gallery tours, and exhibiting her own artwork in MAM's Summer Staff Gallery. She discovered the internship through Handshake, supported by Montclair State University's partnership with MAM.

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museum exhibitions schedule Dec 1, 2025 visibility 8 link 4 artists, 2 galleries

New El Camino art exhibit offers hope and insight into depression and anxiety

El Camino College Art Gallery is hosting an exhibition titled "Kieva Campbell: The Sister I Never Met," featuring paintings by artist Kieva Campbell that tell the story of her sister April Savino, a teen runaway who struggled with depression and died by suicide in 1987. The show, on view through spring 2026, includes workshops and interactive stations led by participant Carrie Lockwood, who presents a coloring book called "A Book About Me" to help visitors explore emotions. The exhibition aims to address youth mental health through art.

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