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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 26, 2026 visibility 9 link 1 artist

Pictures: Emma Lamb opens Dartmoor-inspired 3D art exhibition near Ivybridge

Emma Lamb, a South Devon-based 3D mixed-media artist, has opened a new exhibition titled *Long Live the Wilderness Yet* at Lukesland Gardens near Ivybridge. The show features two of her major series, *Reviving Mires* and *Fragmented Forest*, both inspired by Dartmoor’s fragile ecosystems. Lamb uses handmade paper, natural fibers, pigments, and experimental techniques such as inks made from air pollution to create works that explore peatlands and temperate rainforests. The exhibition runs until early June, and Lamb will also host a workshop in June teaching participants to create collages using natural materials.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 26, 2026 visibility 13 link 2 artists

Local artist’s new exhibit captures Florida’s quiet contradictions

Painter Bill Gallagher opens his solo exhibition “The State of Florida” on May 2 at Jane’s Art Center in New Smyrna Beach, featuring a new body of realistic oil paintings that capture everyday Florida scenes—cafés, coastlines, parking lots, sidewalks, and public spaces. The works explore subtle tensions between presence and distraction, connection and isolation, using a classical realist approach to transform the state into a psychological stage. Gallagher, who began exhibiting in his 20s in New York, Orlando, Los Angeles, and Milan, left the gallery world for a successful advertising career before returning to painting two years ago, earning multiple awards including first place at the Artists’ Workshop NSB Members Show for his painting “Release.”

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article local schedule Apr 24, 2026 visibility 16 link 1 artist

Discover the story behind the art at Depot Art Gallery’s new exhibit

Depot Art Gallery in Littleton, Colorado, has opened a new juried exhibition titled “Tell Me a Story,” running until May 16. The show features 57 works by members of the Littleton Fine Arts Guild, including paintings, photographs, and jewelry, each accompanied by a printed label explaining the personal story behind the piece. The exhibition was organized by artists Mary Clark and Anastasya Kossyrev, and judged by Jo Ann Nelson of Rox Arts Gallery. Awards were given at the April 24 opening reception, with top honors going to Teresa Maone, Peggy Dietz, and others.

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Desert art and youthful joy fill Cobre Valley Center for the Arts

The Cobre Valley Center for the Arts in Arizona is hosting a month-long Desert Art Show through April, featuring hand-painted items, paintings, and photography from local and international artists including Debbie Yerkovich, Amanda Moore, Jessica Goodwin, Ivan Macarambon, and Wanda Mitchell-Tucker. During the same period, the Center celebrated the 'Week of the Young Child' with a special elementary student display titled 'A Joyful World,' showcasing artwork by local schoolchildren that explores themes of joy, family, and community. The children's exhibit also serves as a tribute to Carolyn Haro, a former key figure at the Center who had long envisioned such a display.

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article local schedule Apr 23, 2026 visibility 9 link 1 artist

LMDC’s ‘Chance 4 Change’ program partners with Portland Museum to display inmates’ art

Louisville Metro Department of Corrections (LMDC) has partnered with the Portland Museum to display artwork created by inmates in the 'Chance 4 Change' program, a voluntary 90-day substance abuse treatment initiative. The exhibition, titled 'Human, Too,' features paper-based works by at least ten inmates and will run through the end of August, with a public reception scheduled for Friday evening.

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article local schedule Apr 22, 2026 visibility 8 link 1 artist

New Gallery Exhibit at CU Anschutz Honors Son's Legacy

A new photo exhibition and speaker series titled "Love, Anything: 28 Expressions for 28 Luminous Years" has opened at the Fulginiti Pavilion for Bioethics and Humanities on the University of Colorado Anschutz campus. The show features 28 photographs and journal entries by the late photographer Ryyan Chacra, who died by suicide in May 2024 at age 28 while struggling with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The opening reception on April 10 drew over 120 attendees, including family, friends, and university faculty.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 21, 2026 visibility 8 link 7 artists

MiC initiates cultural bridge between Italy and Mozambique on contemporary art

On April 20, 2026, the Italy-Mozambique project "A Bridge Made in Art" launched in Maputo, Mozambique, running until June 2027. Sponsored by Italy's Ministry of Culture and the National Museums of Perugia, the initiative includes workshops, exhibitions, and training in contemporary art, involving Mozambican institutions such as Universidade Eduardo Mondlane, Fundação Leite Couto, and Núcleo de Arte. The program is part of the Mattei Plan for Africa, aiming to redefine Italy-Africa relations through cultural cooperation.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 20, 2026 visibility 7 link 2 artists

CCA Derry hosts ‘Glimmers’ the first solo exhibition by Yasmine Robinson

Artist Yasmine Robinson has opened her first solo exhibition, titled 'Glimmers,' at the Centre for Contemporary Art (CCA) in Derry. The exhibition features abstract works inspired by the North West landscape, capturing moments of optimistic feeling she describes as 'glimmers,' a term from psychotherapy.

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article local schedule Apr 18, 2026 visibility 14 link 1 artist

Don’t miss open exhibition at Margate Art Museum

The Margate Art Museum is currently hosting its annual open art exhibition, featuring the work of South Coast-based artist Celeste van der Merwe. Her highlighted painting, 'Knitting the Nations: Will I See Them Again?', depicts a woman knitting textured patches that represent different continents and countries. The piece uses symbolism to explore the emotional weight of global migration and the fragility of family bonds when loved ones are scattered across the world.

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article local schedule Apr 17, 2026 visibility 12 link 2 artists

Country life as seen in 140 artworks at new gallery exhibition

The Cassino Art Gallery is launching a new exhibition titled "Country Life," featuring over 140 artworks that explore rural existence in New South Wales. Scheduled to coincide with the region's Beef Week celebrations, the show includes a diverse range of entries from local artists and a significant contribution from students through the Youth Creative Project.

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article local schedule Apr 16, 2026 visibility 12 link 3 artists

Evanston Art Center’s ‘Stronger Together’ exhibit highlights teen artists

The Evanston Art Center is hosting its annual teen exhibition, titled "Stronger Together," running through April 22. Organized by the center’s teen board, the showcase features works that explore themes of peace, unity, and community resilience. This year’s display includes watercolor and digital pieces, specifically highlighting works by local students like Frances Wade, who contributed pieces reflecting on personal and communal connections.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 14, 2026 visibility 10 link 10 artists

Vantaa Art Museum Artsi's exhibition Empathy explores the multilayered nature of emotion, power, and connection

The Vantaa Art Museum Artsi has launched "Empathy," a multifaceted exhibition exploring the psychological, social, and technological dimensions of emotional connection. The show features diverse works that examine how facial expressions and gestures communicate feelings, while also addressing the power dynamics of who is allowed to tell their story. A central highlight is Ali Akbar Mehta’s immersive installation, which utilizes an archive of 30,000 video clips and XR technology to analyze how digital algorithms and visual overexposure to violence affect human compassion.

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article local schedule Apr 13, 2026 visibility 9 link 2 artists

Conroe artist debuts paintings containing Titanic coal at anniversary exhibition

Conroe-based artist Dirk Strangely is set to debut a new series of portraits titled "Souls of the Titanic" during a commemorative exhibition and dinner in Texas. The artworks are created using a unique process the artist calls "Artifactism," which incorporates authenticated coal recovered from the Titanic wreckage in 1994. By grinding the coal into a pigment through levigation, Strangely has produced watercolor paintings of notable figures such as Captain Edward John Smith and Molly Brown, accented with 24k gold leaf and 1912-era paper.

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MassMu to spotlight Akron artist's work

The Massillon Museum is currently hosting "Isabelle Crawford: Pure Potentiality," a solo exhibition in its Studio M space featuring paintings and drawings by the Akron-based artist. Crawford’s work explores the intersection of human connection and perception, reflecting her commitment to using art as a tool for community engagement and social change. The exhibition, which runs through April 26, will be supplemented by a featured interview with the artist on the museum’s "MassMusings" podcast.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 9, 2026 visibility 9 link 5 artists

LeMoyne Arts's star-studded exhibition sings nature's songs

LeMoyne Arts in Tallahassee has unveiled "The Nature of Kinship and Its Artful Connections," a major group exhibition running from April 9 to May 9, 2026. The show features the work of four acclaimed painters—Mifflin Hollyday, Lilian Garcia Roig, Alexa Kleinbard, and Mark Messersmith—whose works explore the symphonic and interconnected relationships within the natural world. A unique aspect of the exhibition is its community-driven origin, organized by a group of nearly 30 local art supporters to celebrate the return of Hollyday’s work to the public eye.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 7, 2026 visibility 16 link 3 artists

New Henry Art Gallery Exhibition ‘ojo|-|ólǫ́’ invites conversation about Indigenous knowledge preservation

Diné artist Eric-Paul Riege has launched his largest exhibition to date, titled “ojo|-|ólǫ́,” at the Henry Art Gallery. The show features large-scale soft sculptures, wearable art, and multimedia installations that reinterpret traditional Navajo symbols like the weaving comb and the hogan. Central to the exhibition is Riege’s rejection of traditional museum barriers; he encourages visitors to touch the tactile, plush works to honor the many hands involved in the production of his materials.

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article local schedule Apr 3, 2026 visibility 8 link 1 artist

Experience Live Music And Insights From Zachary Pullen At His Exhibit In Casper

Artist Zachary Pullen is hosting a special event at his exhibition in Casper, Wyoming, featuring live music and an opportunity for attendees to gain insights directly from the artist. The event combines a viewing of Pullen's artwork with a musical performance and personal commentary.

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museum exhibitions schedule Mar 26, 2026 visibility 17 link 5 artists

Exhibition explores connection between textiles and spirituality in Asia

The Centre for Heritage, Arts and Textile (Chat) in Hong Kong has launched "Threading Inwards," an exhibition featuring 14 artists from across Asia who utilize fabric as a medium for spiritual exploration. Co-curated by Wang Weiwei alongside three regional curators, the show features diverse works ranging from Sang A. Han’s ink-stained cotton gates to Aziza Kadyri’s AI-integrated Uzbek folk dance installations. The exhibition emphasizes textiles not merely as material, but as portals to ancestral cosmology and sacred vessels linking the physical and metaphysical worlds.

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museum exhibitions schedule Mar 18, 2026 visibility 11 link 1 artist

30th annual Prison Creative Arts Project exhibition showcases work by incarcerated artists

The Prison Creative Arts Project (PCAP) at the University of Michigan has launched its 30th annual Exhibition of Artists in Michigan Prisons at the Duderstadt Center Gallery. The landmark show features 872 artworks created by 613 incarcerated individuals across 26 Michigan correctional facilities, making it the largest and longest-running program of its kind in the United States. The opening event included a celebration program with performances and testimonials from artists who credit the program with providing vital creative direction and personal transformation.

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museum exhibitions schedule Mar 4, 2026 visibility 12 link 1 artist

‘Shaping Community & Shifting Narratives’ art exhibit opening reception to take place March 6

The Flint Institute of Arts Museum & Art School is hosting the opening reception for 'Shaping Community & Shifting Narratives,' an exhibition featuring works by 12 women artists of African descent aged 60 and older. Representing the communities of Flint, Lansing, and Detroit, the show includes a diverse range of media such as ceramics, painting, glass, and fiber arts. A special tribute will be included for the late textile artist Ernestine Bains, whose legacy is being carried forward by her granddaughter, Camille Baines.

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museum exhibitions schedule Feb 19, 2026 visibility 9 link 1 artist

Missoula museum's Treasure Trove exhibition: 'How small things quietly influence our everyday lives'

The Historical Museum at Fort Missoula is launching "Treasure Trove," a special exhibition commemorating the institution's 50th anniversary. The show features local artists, including narrative painter April Werle, who were invited to select historical artifacts from the museum's "Everyday Treasures" gallery and reimagine them through their own contemporary artistic lenses.

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museum exhibitions schedule Feb 10, 2026 visibility 11 link 2 artists

Roberta Weir and Jerry Garcia exhibit to open at Vallejo Art Walk

The City Arts Gallery in Vallejo will open a special exhibition featuring the work of local artist Roberta Weir and limited edition prints by Grateful Dead musician Jerry Garcia. The show, opening during the Vallejo Art Walk on February 13, highlights Weir's four-decade career in oil painting and Garcia's lesser-known visual art, stemming from their mentorship and friendship that began when Garcia visited Weir's Berkeley gallery in the late 1980s.

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museum exhibitions schedule Feb 3, 2026 visibility 5 link 2 artists

Local Ballaghaderreen artist’s stunning visual art exhibition

Maria May, an established artist from Ballaghaderreen, has opened her debut solo exhibition, 'Sruthanna Comhcheangailte – The Fluidity of Interconnection,' at the Ballinglen Art Gallery in Ireland. The exhibition, which runs until 15 March 2026, features abstract interpretations of the Major Arcana Tarot cards through mixed media, stitching, poetry, and collage, exploring themes of belonging, reconnection, and healing.

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article local schedule Feb 2, 2026 visibility 8 link 1 artist

‘This is Home’ art exhibit at Gallery Main Street features East Texas artists

A new exhibition titled 'This is Home' has opened at Gallery Main Street in downtown Tyler, Texas. The show, sponsored by the Rose City Art Gallery, features works by East Texas artists exploring themes of home, memory, and belonging through various media including painting and sculpture. It opened on January 9 with a reception and includes a juried award and a People's Choice Award, with voting ongoing until the show closes on March 2.

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article local schedule Jan 16, 2026 visibility 6 link 4 artists

Dazed Club callout! Apply to bring your exhibition project to life

Dazed Club has partnered with The Gallery at Hackney Downs Studios to offer an aspiring curator the chance to stage an exhibition in East London for three weeks starting 12 March. The selected curator will receive a £1,000 fee, a £2,000 production budget, and support from the Dazed team, including a private view. Applications are open via the Dazed Club app until 10am on 29 January.

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museum exhibitions schedule Jan 14, 2026 visibility 9 link 1 artist

SMC Emeritus Gallery to Feature Barbara Gordon's Portrait Art

The Santa Monica College Emeritus Art Gallery is hosting a free online exhibition of painted portraits by artist Barbara Gordon, opening January 22, 2026. The exhibition will feature a Zoom Virtual Launch Event from 5 to 6:30 p.m., hosted by gallery curator Jesse Benson, who will discuss selected works with Gordon. The show highlights Gordon's portraits of women and children, reflecting her background in Women's Studies and her focus on emotional connection with her subjects.

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museum exhibitions schedule Jan 5, 2026 visibility 7 link 8 artists

Free art party to launch winter exhibits at Surrey Art Gallery

Surrey Art Gallery in British Columbia will host a free art party on January 17, 2026, to launch its winter exhibition season. The event features the group exhibition "remember the earth, remember the sky," inspired by a Joy Harjo poem and focused on ancestral connections through land, air, and memory, with works by early-career artists and pieces from the gallery's permanent collection by Salish artists. Also opening are solo shows by Zachery Cameron Longboy ("HOST") and Atheana Picha, along with the exhibition "What Bodies Know" reflecting on lived experiences in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. The evening includes artist talks, a piñata breaking, and hands-on artmaking workshops.

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Brutalist home of England's first National Black Art Convention saved from demolition

The University of Wolverhampton’s School of Art building, an eight-story Brutalist landmark completed in 1969, has been granted Grade II listed status by the UK Department for Culture, Media and Sport, saving it from demolition. The building hosted the first National Black Art Convention in 1982, a pivotal event in the British Black arts movement, and is closely tied to the Blk Art Group, whose founding members include Keith Piper, Marlene Smith, and Claudette Johnson. The listing follows a campaign against the university's redevelopment plans, supported by a petition with over 6,600 signatures.

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museum exhibitions schedule Dec 5, 2025 visibility 12 link 3 artists

Revolt Art Fair in Miami champions thriving Black art market

The Revolt Art Fair is staging its second edition in Miami at Ice Palace Studios, featuring over 50 Black artists and digital creators. Titled "Dual Currency: Defiance by Design," the fair allows visitors to purchase works via QR code through the Ujamaa art-market app. Curators Amy Andrieux and Zindzi Harley have focused on celebrating Black art in 2025, with highlights including works by Chire “VantaBlack” Regans, Lex Marie, and Daveed Baptiste. A digital open call was announced for an LED presentation during the closing party, reflecting the fair's connection to hip-hop culture through its parent company Revolt.

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article local schedule Dec 2, 2025 visibility 12 link 2 artists

Sligo’s Dream Horizons – A Celebration of Local Creativity exhibition open in Sligo

An art exhibition titled "Sligo's Dream Horizons – A Celebration of Local Creativity" has opened at the ATU Library in Sligo, featuring works by artists supported by HSE Disability Services' Ballytivnan Training Centre. The exhibition, which runs from November 25 to December 12, 2025, showcases the artists' unique perspectives on Sligo's scenic beauty and cultural landmarks, guided by art tutor Jenny Cooper. The project was developed in collaboration with Johanna Archbold and the ATU Library team.

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