Artist Robin Scholl is the featured artist for the month of April at the Portola Art Gallery. Her exhibition will showcase her recent work, which includes vibrant, textural paintings and mixed-media pieces inspired by the natural landscapes of the California coast.
The Other Art Fair is returning to Dallas for its second edition, taking place at the Fashion Industry Gallery from May 2-5. The event will feature 135 independent and emerging artists, offering them a platform to sell their work directly to the public.
A new art exhibition titled "Hope and Resilience" has opened at the Taunton Art Center, featuring works by over 20 local and regional artists. The show includes paintings, sculptures, and mixed-media pieces that collectively address themes of overcoming adversity and finding optimism in challenging times.
The annual Art Aloud exhibit has returned to Colorado Springs, transforming local businesses like Poor Richard’s into temporary galleries that merge visual art with the spoken word. Celebrating its 19th year, the event features a diverse roster of 40 to 60 participants ranging from seasoned professionals like Bill Young to first-time exhibitors. The curated selection focuses on whimsical and unconventional works that challenge traditional gallery norms, often pairing installations and photography with poetry.
Elementary, middle, and high school students from the Carson City School District participated in the annual Nevada Artists Association (NAA) Art Show, displaying their artwork at the NAA Gallery. The event featured a wide range of student-created pieces, celebrating the artistic talents of young people within the community.
The Field Museum in Chicago is set to debut "Amerika Samoa," a temporary exhibition opening March 6, 2026, in the Regenstein Halls of the Pacific. Co-curated by Reggie Meredith Fitiao and Su’a Uilisone Fitiao of the nonprofit Fa’asamoa Arts, the show focuses on two primary Samoan art forms: siapo mamanu (painted barkcloth) and tatau (tattoo). The exhibition features contemporary works alongside historical pieces from the museum's collection, including a collaborative large-scale siapo created with the Chicago Samoan community.
The Killeen Independent School District (KISD) has launched its 23rd annual art exhibition at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center, featuring hundreds of works from middle and high school students. The event, which includes drawings, paintings, sculptures, and textiles, opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by district leaders, faculty, and families. The exhibition showcases the creative output of a program that serves over 6,200 students and includes original works from the district's art faculty.
Sonia Borrell has launched StudioToGallery, a new platform designed to bridge the gap between independent artists and the commercial art market. A survey conducted by the initiative revealed a striking consensus among creators, with 90% of independent artists stating that professional networking and industry connections are more influential to career success than raw artistic talent.
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 Los Alamos Public Schools are launching the 2026 All Schools Student Art Show on February 26 at the Step Up Gallery within the Mesa Public Library. This annual exhibition features hundreds of artworks created by students ranging from Pre-K to high school seniors, curated by the district's art faculty to celebrate student art month and the New Mexico Year of Arts in Education.
Two new student-curated exhibitions have opened at the Utah State University Museum of Anthropology. "Japanese Fine Arts and Fashion," curated by Morgan Meyers, explores the connection between artistic expression and clothing traditions, particularly during Japan's Edo period. "Global Games: The Cross-Cultural Creation of Competition," curated by Benji Fowler-Merrell, examines the universal human desire for play and competition through interactive displays of historical games.
Twelve artists from the Hidden Gems Art Studios collective are exhibiting their work in a month-long group show titled Hidden Gems @ The Unicorn at The Unicorn Collection in Sturt Street, Ballarat, running until 1 March. The exhibition features painting, photography, textiles, ceramics, and mixed media, with a Meet the Artists session scheduled for the evening of 6 February. Artists include Sylvia Aguirre, Jeannie King, Kate Wise, and Anne Langdon, among others.
A new exhibition titled "Permission to Breathe: A Black Woman’s Perspective on Living Life Unapologetically" opens at Positive Space Tulsa in midtown Tulsa, featuring nearly 30 works by Black women artists. Co-curated by Ebony Iman Dallas, Elizabeth Henley, and Jaiden Jiji McClellan, the multidisciplinary show explores themes of rest, resistance, joy, ancestral memory, and radical self-acceptance, with most artwork available for sale. The exhibition runs from February 7 to February 28, 2026, and includes both seasoned and first-time artists.
Homelessness charity Sussex Emmaus is hosting a two-week exhibition titled "Local Life: A Retrospective" at its community in Portslade, Brighton, featuring the work of local artist Monica Long. The exhibition includes 29 paintings donated by Long's daughter Jacqueline, a friend of the charity, and showcases Long's contemporary observational style capturing everyday life, landscapes, and animals.
The Vanderbilt University Museum of Art (VUMA) will open a new exhibition titled 'Scent: Connection, Confrontation, Memory' on February 14, 2026. The show explores how artists from diverse cultures represent the sense of smell through interactive installations, sculpture, painting, photography, and a newly commissioned performance by Ainu artist Kanako Uzawa.
The article reports on the opening night of the exhibition 'Eyes in the Forest' at an unspecified venue, highlighting the energetic atmosphere and attendance at the event. The exhibition appears to be a local art show, likely featuring works related to nature or the forest theme, drawing a crowd for its first night.
Estes Park News has issued a call for artists to participate in the Dead of Winter Exhibition & Art Sale, held in conjunction with the Frozen Dead Guy Days festival. The event invites visual artists to submit work for a themed winter exhibition and sale, offering a platform for local and regional creatives to showcase and sell their art during the quirky Colorado festival.
CHAMP gallery in Grass Valley, California, opened a new exhibition titled "Convergence" that blends visual art with live performances. The opening featured works by local artists alongside dance, music, and spoken word performances, creating an immersive experience for attendees. The exhibition aims to break down traditional boundaries between artistic disciplines.
An exhibition titled 'Le Chéile' opens at Siamsa Tíre in Tralee, Ireland, on January 21, celebrating 20 years of Tubrid Studios in Ardfert. The show features paintings, pottery, and glass work created by teenagers and adults in the studio's workshops over the past two years, with many pieces inspired by the Kerry landscape. Kerry GAA footballer Joe O'Connor will open the event, which runs through February 21.
Coastal Breeze News published an article titled "The Joys of Local Art" that celebrates the value and appeal of art created within local communities. The piece highlights how local art fosters a sense of connection, supports regional artists, and makes art accessible to a broader audience.
A new gallery has opened in Lawrenceville, offering a 'third space' for art and inspiration. The gallery aims to provide an alternative venue for creative expression and community engagement, distinct from traditional museums and commercial art spaces.
The Gallery Walk event kicks off tonight in downtown Hot Springs, featuring local art galleries and venues opening their doors to the public for an evening of art viewing and community engagement. The event is organized by the Hot Springs Arts Council and includes participating spaces such as the Hot Springs Art Center and several independent galleries along Central Avenue.
The City of San José’s Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs is hosting an art exhibition reception on November 7, 2025, at The Citadel Art Studios to showcase projects by the 2025 Creative Ambassadors. The five ambassadors—Julie Cardenas, Matt Casey (More Mas Marami), Jessica Gutierrez, Miguel Ozuna, and Steven Rubalcaba—have each developed community-engaged creative works over the past year, including a shared film camera photography project, zine-making workshops, a community audio archive, a collaborative collage using repurposed materials, and art workshops for mothers and children.
The Residency, a new creative space created by Minneapolis-based agency Modern Day Me (MDM), will hold its grand opening on November 6, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m. The event features original works by artists Angelo Redmond and Henry Makarios, along with interactive installations, live music, cocktails, and light bites, inviting the community to experience a multi-purpose production and gathering space designed for art, design, and cultural connection.
Ripple Community Inc., a nonprofit addressing homelessness and social isolation in Allentown, will celebrate its 10th anniversary by opening the NeighborMade Community Art Gallery & Workshop on November 19 at its Community Building Center. The inaugural exhibition, titled “The Art of Neighboring,” features juried artwork from community members, professional artists, and students, including a collaborative mural made of hundreds of collages representing words related to being a good neighbor. The gallery will be free and open to the public through January 3.
Llys Cyncoed, a care home in Cardiff, hosted a botanical art exhibition featuring works by resident and award-winning artist Vivien Burgess. The event, launched on October 3 with a champagne reception, displayed 28 original pieces in the home’s library and raised over £2,000 through sales. Proceeds will be donated to three charities chosen by Burgess: Velindre Cancer Centre, Salvation Army and UNICEF, and Children in Gaza. The exhibition runs through the end of October.
Artist Casey Tosh presents his latest exhibition, "Merchants and Musicians," at The Old Butchers Shop Gallery in Soldiers Hill, running from October 11 to October 26. The show features portraits of local community figures, including butcher John Harbour, and musicians such as Warren Ellis, reflecting Tosh's background in hospitality and his connections to the area.
Age UK Milton Keynes has announced "Wrinkles and Smiles: A Celebration of Age," a community art exhibition featuring works by local school students that explore the theme of aging. The exhibition will take place at Middleton Hall Centre in Milton Keynes from October 6th to 9th, 2025, with winning pieces displayed at MK Gallery.
Eileen Schaer, a well-known Manx artist, will open her latest exhibition 'Small Paintings' at Studio 42 in Port St Mary, Isle of Man, on October 19. The show features 28 new gouache paintings created over the past two years, marking her first solo exhibition in two years. Studio 42 owner Eben Carswell describes the works as dreamlike, imaginative, and harmonious, blending animals and humans in joyful dreamscapes.
The exhibition 'SOI NIWE' features the work of the Shipibo-Konibo Cultural Collective, a group of prominent Indigenous artists from various communities now residing in Lima's Cantagallo settlement. The show presents paintings that utilize the traditional geometric Kené patterns, expressing identity, memory, spirituality, and connection to the land. It is on view at Casa Fugaz in Lima until April 27.