Saginaw Area Watermedia art exhibition opens at Studio 23 in Bay City

Studio 23/The Arts Center in Bay City, Michigan, is launching a group exhibition featuring 21 members of the Saginaw Area Watermedia Artists (SAWA). The show highlights a diverse range of water-based media, including watercolor, gouache, acrylic, and mixed-media collage, with styles spanning from traditional representation to pure abstraction. An opening reception on March 5 will feature an awards presentation led by juror Armin Mersmann.

February at The Shops at Wailea: Art Exhibitions, Live Music and Cultural Evenings

The Shops at Wailea in Maui has announced a full schedule of art and cultural events for February. The lineup includes 'The Art of Aloha,' Maui's largest annual art exhibition hosted by Lahaina Galleries, and an 'Art Night' featuring five local galleries and a debut by artist Jeanne Bitz.

‘Augustana High School Invitational’ to Open at University’s Eide/Dalrymple Gallery

The Eide/Dalrymple Gallery at Augustana University will host its annual 'Augustana High School Invitational' from January 15 to February 6, 2025, featuring over 110 artworks by students from 22 regional high schools. The exhibition includes a range of mediums such as ceramics, drawing, digital art, photography, mixed media, painting, printmaking, and sculpture, with a closing reception and awards ceremony on February 6. The show is juried by Augustana Art Department faculty, and junior and senior artists can participate in portfolio reviews for Pro Artis Scholarships worth up to $8,000.

Students bridge generational divides in new exhibition

Miami University students explore intergenerational connections through art in the 10th Student Response Exhibition, titled "Bridging Generational Gaps," presented by the Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum (RCCAM) in collaboration with the university's Department of Art. Inspired by Professor Megan Gerhardt's book "Gentelligence," the exhibition features works in ceramics, photography, textiles, drawing, and poetry from students across disciplines, responding to prompts about defining and bridging generational divides. Visitors can vote for their favorite pieces, with cash awards sponsored by the Art Museum's Members Association, and a reception and awards ceremony will be held on October 29.

RAD Rendezvous opens with ribbon-cutting, music and celebration in Asheville

RAD Rendezvous, a new art event in Asheville's River Arts District, held its grand opening on September 16, 2025, featuring a ribbon-cutting ceremony, live music by DJ Rob Gray / CPT Hyperdrive, and a celebration with local artists. The event showcased works by numerous artists including Lori Jusino, Rob Czar, Katt Naz, Betsy Kendrick, Pamela Miller, Mara Viksnins, Fernand Poulin, Louise Genetti, Brian Luzader, and Susan Sinyai, with The Radical owner Amy Michaelson Kelly officiating the ribbon-cutting.

Art Center Waco showcases 5 female artists in new exhibition

Art Center Waco is presenting "In Her Element," an exhibition spotlighting five Austin-based female artists: Valerie Fowler, Tara Eales, Georgie Miller, Amy Twomey, and Philana Oliphant. The show, curated by Andrea La Valleur-Purvis in partnership with the nonprofit Women & Their Work, opens with a reception on Thursday at 6 p.m. and runs through October 31. The artists explore personal narratives through experimental materials, bold concepts, and vivid visuals, with works ranging from Fowler's oil paintings on environmental and feminine themes to Miller's collages based on her muses' last meals.

Column | 9 fascinating art shows to see this fall

Columnist Sebastian Smee highlights nine art exhibitions opening this fall, noting that museum curators plan major shows two to five years in advance, and the cultural mood can shift dramatically between conception and execution. The article reflects on how exhibitions that once felt timely may now feel dissonant or precarious upon opening.

“Lessons in Expression” Local Teacher Art Show now on display

The Woodlands Arts Council has opened a new exhibition titled “Lessons in Expression,” a teacher art show featuring works by 20 local art educators. The exhibition, curated by artist Annette Palmer, includes a range of media from ceramics to paintings and had its opening reception on August 21, 2025. The show runs from August 12 to October 23, 2025, at the TWAC Exhibition Space in The Woodlands, Texas.

Blue Fern Artists Collective Gallery will host grand opening in Peterborough on Sept. 5

Blue Fern Artists Collective Gallery will hold its grand opening and ribbon-cutting on Friday, Sept. 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. at 40B Main St. in Peterborough, N.H., in a space formerly occupied by Grey Horse Candles. The gallery, founded by Deborah Caplan and a group of local artists, had a soft opening during the Aug. 8 Night Market. It features 18 artists working in diverse media including paintings, drawings, collage, multimedia, ceramics, felting, jewelry, leather work, and photography. The collective is collaboratively owned and run, with each artist paying a nonrefundable buy-in and monthly dues, and working two shifts per month. Artists receive 82% of sales profits, far above the typical 40-50% gallery commission. The gallery is also partnering with MAXT Makerspace to showcase makers’ work and plans to host classes, art history lectures, poetry readings, and evening events in the adjacent alley.

Snoop Dogg Turns "Ashes To Art" At Nearly Sold-Out Auction

Snoop Dogg has launched an ultra-limited art collection titled "Ashes to Art," created in collaboration with artist Erica Kovitz. The pieces incorporate the rapper's leftover blunt ashes, roaches, and memorabilia preserved in resin, with each work custom-framed and authenticated. As of August 18, 2025, five of the seven pieces have sold for between $10,000 and $20,000, while the remaining two—including the signed "Snoop Doggy Dogg Genesis Burn" featuring his 1993 mugshot—are still up for auction, with bids reaching $112,000.

Exhibition showcases sculptural installations promoting local landmarks

One Central Macau is hosting an exhibition titled “One Central Loves Macao,” featuring seven sculptural art installations by local artist Tramy Lui. The centerpiece, “Love Macao,” is an interactive piece inspired by stained-glass windows from Macau’s landmarks like the Ruins of St. Paul’s and the Church of Our Lady of Sorrows, using rainbow colors and transparent materials to play with light and shadow. Other works include “Beacon of Sound,” an interactive piano installation based on the Guia Hill Pedestrian Tunnel, and “Time Capsule Mailbox,” a colorful postbox evoking nostalgia. The free exhibition runs until May 11.

2025 graduating BFA and BA students exhibit their work at the UNH Gallery of Art

The University of New Hampshire (UNH) Gallery of Art is hosting an exhibition titled “What’s Unseen; Left Unsaid” from April 18 to May 18, 2025, featuring works by 13 graduating BFA and BA students. The students handled the setup, installation, and creative vision of the show, which explores how art reveals unspoken emotions and experiences. An opening reception was held April 18, and the students also presented their work during a three-part event at the Undergraduate Research Conference. Since the closure of the UNH Museum of Art over a year ago, students have taken on the coordination and execution of exhibitions, with guidance from faculty.

Landmark store transformed into art gallery

Kellie Miller Art (KMA) gallery has opened a new location in Brighton's Church Street, taking over the former Dockerills hardware store. The two-floor space, which doubles the gallery's previous size, was inaugurated with a packed opening event on Friday evening, featuring paintings, ceramics, and sculptures from over 100 local, national, and international artists. The gallery is run by artist and curator Kellie Miller, who has over 30 years of industry experience.

Amyafrique Art Gallery set for debut, founder shares story of resilience and reinvention

Amyafrique Art Gallery, founded by Nigerian entrepreneur Okpara Judith Amarachi, is set to open in Lagos next month as a platform for African creativity. Amarachi, who transitioned from careers in fashion, modeling, and aviation after a life-changing visit to a Lagos gallery, launched the brand in 2021 and has since achieved milestones including the sale of a ₦10 million sculpture.

Amyafrique Art Gallery To Unveil In Lagos Soon

Amyafrique Art Gallery is set to open in Lagos, Nigeria, marking a new addition to the city's contemporary art scene. The gallery aims to showcase African and diaspora artists, providing a platform for emerging and established talents.

Church History Museum Showcases 13th International Art Competition

The Church History Museum of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City, Utah, is presenting an exhibition of works selected from the 13th International Art Competition, running from April 24, 2025, to January 3, 2026. The exhibition features 150 artworks chosen from hundreds of submissions by five jurors, with artists from 26 countries including Angola, Argentina, Australia, and Vietnam. The theme, “Lift Up the Hands Which Hang Down,” is drawn from Doctrine and Covenants 81:5, and the show includes a variety of media such as sculpture, ceramic, chitenge, and tapa. Purchase and merit awards were announced at an April 24 ceremony, and a virtual gallery allows public voting for a Visitors’ Choice Award through November 30, 2025.

Italian-American DJ Anyma Transforms the Coachella Desert with His Spectacle

Il dj italo-americano Anyma trasforma il deserto di Coachella col suo spettacolo

Italian-American DJ and producer Anyma, also known as Matteo Milleri, debuted his immersive audio-visual spectacle "ÆDEN" at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. The performance utilized massive LED screens and architectural-scale visuals to blend electronic music with digital art, featuring appearances by artists like Matt Bellamy and LISA who transitioned from digital avatars to physical presences on stage.

Saginaw artist Lark Allen III to open African-inspired exhibit at Studio 23

Saginaw artist Lark Allen III is set to open a new African-inspired exhibit at Studio 23, a local art space in Saginaw, Michigan. The exhibition will showcase works that draw from African cultural traditions and aesthetics, reflecting Allen's personal artistic journey and heritage.

A photo tour of 2026 Chain of Parks Art Festival in Tallahassee

The 2026 LeMoyne Chain of Parks Art Festival transformed downtown Tallahassee into a vibrant outdoor gallery, featuring over 160 national juried artists. Visitors explored a diverse array of mediums, including glasswork, sculpture, oil painting, and photography, alongside live 3D street art demonstrations and local entertainment.

Ainsley Maclean puts 13 art pieces in his first exhibition

Albany artist Ainsley Maclean is presenting his first art exhibition, using his artwork to raise awareness about myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), a chronic illness. The exhibition marks a personal and public milestone for Maclean, who lives with the condition.

Amarachi Okpara broadens Lagos art scene with new gallery opening

A new art gallery, Amyafrique Art Gallery, is set to open in Lagos next month, founded by Nigerian entrepreneur Amarachi Judith Okpara. The project began with a small personal collection and grew as Okpara built connections in the art community, drawing from her diverse career in events, fashion, modeling, and aviation before discovering her passion for art during a visit to a Lagos gallery.

Bellamy Mansion Museum showcases “A Year of Fiber Art” quilt exhibition

The Bellamy Mansion Museum in Wilmington, North Carolina, has opened a new exhibition titled “A Year of Fiber Art,” featuring 40 quilts created by members of the Quilters by the Sea Guild. The quilts were developed through three quilting challenges and include patriotic, whimsical, and abstract designs. The exhibition runs from April 30 to July 26, with free daily admission and an artist reception scheduled for May 22.

Whimsy Art Exhibitions

The House of Creatures exhibition at Milan Design Week 2026 presents a collection of sculptural works designed to represent hybrid beings through material and form. The show brings together designers who interpret creatures as symbolic figures, translating mythology and emotion into physical pieces across furniture, lighting, and collectible formats. Each work is positioned as an individual presence within a gallery setting, forming a sequence of distinct forms rather than a single unified installation, with materials including ceramics, textiles, and metal constructions.

Split-Toe Archive Exhibitions

Maison Margiela has launched the "Tabi: Collectors Exhibition" at the Third Avenue Art Museum in Chengdu, China. This immersive installation showcases the personal archives of nine global collectors, featuring rare, customized, and historically significant versions of the iconic split-toe shoe dating back to its 1989 debut. The exhibition utilizes large-scale photography and mannequins to contextualize the footwear within reconstructed wardrobes, forming a key part of the broader MaisonMargiela/folders initiative.

New art collective launches with exhibition exploring life with cancer

A new art collective called Sussex Cancer Art and Research (S.C.A.R.) launches with an exhibition titled "Drawn Out: Lines Beyond the Limen" at Dorset Place Gallery in Brighton. Curated by University of Brighton graduate Markus Taylor, who was diagnosed with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia in 2021, the show features works by local artists living with or affected by cancer. Taylor incorporates his own cancerous blood as a medium in one piece, symbolizing his diagnosis and the emotional realities of the disease.

OSU Department of Art Faculty Exhibition highlights natural world and technology

The Ohio State University Department of Art Faculty Exhibition is currently on view at the Urban Arts Space, featuring works by 23 full-time, tenured, tenure-track, and visiting faculty. The exhibition spans from historical artifacts to cutting-edge technology, with many works focusing on the natural world or technology. Highlights include virtual reality experiences and David John King's "Here Hear," which combines tiny objects on a rotating platform projected onto a wall via video camera, drawing from the artist's dreams and memories.