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Eiteljorg Museum showcases Latin American printmakers’ artistic traditions

The Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis will open a new exhibition, “Consejo Grafico Nacional: Latino Printmakers in the United States,” on May 30. The show features two printmaking portfolios created by Latin American artists from Chicago, California, New York, Texas, and Puerto Rico: “La Huella Magistral,” which pays homage to master printmakers, and “Los Americanos: Same Equals Different,” which explores cultural exchanges across the U.S.-Mexico border. The opening includes a free tour led by Sandra Fernandez, director of the Consejo Grafico Nacional, and a printmaking demonstration by artist Andy Arana Gomez.

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Windsor Honors Artist Maryanna Yauk

The Town of Windsor Museums is hosting a retrospective exhibition for longtime Windsor artist Maryanna Yauk, featuring her work from 1946 to 2025. The show includes acrylic and watercolor paintings, ceramic figurines, holiday-themed pieces, recycled-material creations, and a hand-stitched Bicentennial quilt. The opening reception takes place May 29 at the Art and Heritage Center, with the exhibition running from May 22 through June 28, and additional displays at the Windsor Community Recreation Center.

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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.

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Two new exhibits opening today at Wailoa Center

Two new exhibitions open today at Wailoa Center in Hilo, Hawaii. The first, “MidSummer Art Celebration,” is an annual multimedia juried exhibition featuring 89 works by 67 Hawaii artists, selected by Hawaii Community College professor Meidor Hu. The second, “Our Light,” is a traveling exhibit by Hawaii Island artist Adare that uses fire, soot, and paint to create ethereal portraits exploring gender diversity, indigenous multiple-gender cultures, and resilience. An opening reception runs from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with live music, and both shows continue through June 18.

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New dual exhibition at Armstrong gallery celebrates local landscapes and whimsical art

The Armstrong Spallumcheen Museum and Art Gallery in British Columbia is launching a dual exhibition on May 28, 2026, running through June 27. The Main Gallery features the Shuswap Plein Air Troupe—artists Diane Akey, Maureen Howard, and Patricia L. Smith—with their show "Together: From There to Here," presenting expressive landscape paintings inspired by outdoor painting sessions. Meanwhile, the Freeze Gallery hosts Nancy Vince's "A Touch of Whimsy," a collection of high-definition metal prints filled with playful imagery like enchanted cottages and hidden creatures.

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Artist Steven Parkhurst to showcase multi-medium work at Creative 360 exhibition

Creative 360 in Midland, Michigan, will host the opening reception for “Convergence,” a solo exhibition by artist Steven Parkhurst, on May 22 at 7 p.m. The show features Parkhurst's work across multiple mediums, including graphite drawings, oil and acrylic paintings, and iPhoneography. Parkhurst describes himself as a 'maker' who lets the medium and his imagination guide each piece, rather than following a predetermined design. The exhibition runs through June 21, with free admission and a chance to meet the artist.

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The Betteravia Art Gallery makes way for another exhibit

The Betteravia Art Gallery in Santa Maria, California, is opening a new group exhibition titled "Post-Wild: Nature in the 21st Century" on May 21, 2026. The show features 54 works by 34 artists selected through an open call, spanning photography, painting, ceramics, and digital media. The exhibition was co-curated by Laura-Susan Thomas, a professor at Allan Hancock College, in collaboration with the Santa Barbara County Office of Arts and Culture.

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Imaginative Sculptures Herald an Austin Artist’s First Solo Museum Show

Laura Lit, an Austin-based artist, has opened her first solo museum exhibition, "Impossible Beings," at Laguna Gloria. The show features four abstract sculptures that are the outdoor debut of The Contemporary's HOST series, running from April 23, 2025, through January 17, 2027. Lit, who began her artistic reinvention after becoming a mother in 2020, creates dream-like figures inspired by meditation, using industrial materials like expanded polystyrene and Pal Tiya. The exhibition also includes a companion show at The Jones Center opening in September.

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Upper Grand student artists debut work in juried show at county museum

The Wellington County Museum and Archives in Ontario will host the Emerging Insights exhibition, a juried show featuring visual arts students from the Upper Grand District School Board. The exhibition, organized in collaboration with the Elora Fergus Arts Council and regional high school art departments, opens May 28 with a reception and runs through September 30. Local artists Phil Irish and Eric Montgomery served as jurors, selecting works across various media and styles.

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Hoelscher to exhibit art at Kalmanson Gallery

Jason Hoelscher, Gallery Director and Professor of Art at Georgia Southern University, will exhibit his work at The Kalmanson Gallery of Emanuel Arts Council in Swainsboro, Georgia, from May to June. An opening reception is scheduled for May 21, 5–7 p.m., free and open to the public. Hoelscher is a painter, writer, and professor with a PhD in aesthetic philosophy, an MFA from Pratt Institute, and extensive exhibition history across the U.S. and internationally, including airports and museums. He has also written for ARTnews and The Wall Street Journal, and authored the book "Art as Information Ecology" (Duke University Press, 2021).

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Turtle Wing Foundation celebrates 15 years with “Jack’s Art Gallery” exhibition opening

The Turtle Wing Foundation is celebrating its 15th anniversary with the opening of “Jack’s Art Gallery” exhibition on May 16 at 10 a.m. The event, which also honors Jack’s birthday, features a self-guided tour of artwork, stories, and milestones that highlight the foundation’s impact on individuals with learning challenges.

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Comrades in Art: Artists Against Fascism review — eye-opening show sets the record straight

The article reviews the exhibition "Comrades in Art: Artists Against Fascism," which presents a historical survey of artists who actively resisted fascist regimes through their work. The show features a range of pieces from the early 20th century to the present, highlighting lesser-known figures and movements that opposed authoritarianism. It aims to correct oversimplified narratives about art and politics during periods of fascist rule.

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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.

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The Maryland Institute College of Art's gallery alley now open

The Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) has opened a new gallery alley, as reported by CBS Baltimore. The article announces the opening of this new exhibition space associated with the college, though specific details about the galleries or inaugural exhibitions are not provided in the text.

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Hong Kong Exhibition Opens at 61st Venice Biennale, Showcasing Local Artists' Work

Hong Kong officials, led by Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law, inaugurated the Hong Kong Exhibition at the 61st Venice Biennale on May 8, 2026. For the first time, the Hong Kong Museum of Art (HKMoA) is collaborating with the Hong Kong Arts Development Council (HKADC) to present works by local artists Kingsley Ng and Angel Hui in a Collateral Event running through November 2026. Law also attended the Chinese Pavilion opening and met with the Italian ambassador and the rector of Ca' Foscari University.

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Students Recognized At JCC Juried Art Exhibition Opening

Nine students received awards at Jamestown Community College’s Juried Student Art exhibition, which opened recently in the Weeks Gallery on the Jamestown Campus. Winners included Tala Abuhmeidan (Outstanding Achievement in Painting), Alyson Danielson (President’s Award), Nicole Ford (Excellence in Sculpture), Rachel LeRoy (Distinguished Body of Work), Jack Lingenfelter (Innovation in New Media), Jessica Olson (Juror’s Award for Excellence), Zoe Pike (Excellence in Ceramics), Olivia Reynolds (Excellence in Drawing Practices), and Courtney Runge (Distinguished Work in Photography). The exhibition features works from students at JCC’s Jamestown and Cattaraugus County campuses across media including painting, drawing, prints, photography, sculpture, ceramics, and digital media. Jurors included JCC Art faculty Madison LaVallee, Nathan Jeffery, Mark Kirsch, Brenna Turner, and Tom Makovitch.

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Art exhibitions celebrate sports, AAPI artists in Palm Beach County

Two new art exhibitions have opened at the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County in Lake Worth Beach, Florida. The first, 'Kinetic Energy: A Celebration of Sport in Palm Beach County,' features works by 14 local artists inspired by sports such as soccer, polo, dance, and swimming. The second exhibition highlights Asian American and Pacific Islander artists. An opening reception was held on April 16, 2026.

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Artists’ Strike Closes Pavilions at Venice Biennale, Adding to Upheaval

Several national pavilions at the Venice Biennale were shut down after artists staged a strike, protesting working conditions, funding disparities, and the event's relationship with sponsors linked to geopolitical conflicts. The closures disrupted the opening week of the prestigious international exhibition, with participating artists and curators withdrawing their work or locking pavilion doors in solidarity.

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Historic famous mill open to the public today and tomorrow for special exhibition

Falcon Mill, a historic Grade II-listed former cotton spinning mill in Bolton, is hosting the FaMAS Open Studios event this Friday and Saturday. Over 45 artists and creatives will open their personal studios and gallery spaces to the public, showcasing canvas art, prints, pottery, textiles, and stained-glass pieces available for viewing and purchase. The event includes live music and refreshments on Friday evening, and a cake and coffee morning on Saturday benefiting Crohn's & Colitis UK. More than 50 creatives rent studios at the mill, with additional affiliated and guest artists participating.

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New cultural space opens in Monchique with first art exhibition

A new cultural venue called Primavera Cultural is opening in Monchique, Portugal, in the former Primavera supermarket on Travessa das Guerreiras. The space will feature artists' studios, a multi-purpose room, and a rooftop area, hosting exhibitions, artist residencies, concerts, workshops, and wellness activities. Its inaugural exhibition is a solo show by internationally recognized artist Fernanda Eva, running from May 15 to June 15, 2025, with works exploring memory and sensory experience through contemporary figurative language.

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BAA showcasing third annual Raiders of the Lost Art and May Flowers

The Belleville Art Association (BAA) is hosting two events on Saturday, May 9th, to celebrate the opening of its new exhibition. The third annual "Raiders of the Lost Art" treasure hunt will take place from 12-4 p.m., with over 100 original artworks hidden in 30 downtown Belleville businesses. Participants can pick up a map and search for art, with a "clue crew" offering hints; finders receive a ballot for a BAA gift certificate. Concurrently, the "May Flowers" show opens with a reception from 2-4 p.m., featuring paintings, jewellery, mosaics, textile art, and ceramics by local artists, all available for purchase. The exhibition runs from May 5th to June 6th at the BAA gallery on 208 Front Street.

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Josephy Center for Arts & Culture invites artists to apply for the 43rd Annual Wallowa Valley Arts Festival

The Josephy Center for Arts & Culture has opened submissions for the 43rd Annual Wallowa Valley Arts Festival, a juried fine art exhibition in Joseph, Oregon, scheduled for September 18–20, 2026. The festival offers over $7,500 in awards across media including painting, sculpture, photography, and digital art, with a submission deadline of July 31, 2026.

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Art to the Avenue transforming Greenwich downtown into gallery space starting Thursday

The article reports that 'Art to the Avenue' is transforming downtown Greenwich into a gallery space starting Thursday. The event will feature artworks displayed in storefronts and public spaces, turning the commercial district into an open-air art exhibition for a limited time.

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Türkiye Pastel artists open ‘Dust and Light’ exhibition in Istanbul | Daily Sabah

The Türkiye Pastel Sanatçıları Topluluğu (Community of Pastel Artists), led by Javad Soleimanpour, has opened its fifth edition of the “Dust and Light” pastel painting exhibition at Mete Plaza/Mete Art in Istanbul. The show features 120 artists and 120 works, with an opening ceremony attended by art enthusiasts and guests. Honorary guest professor Sinan Canan delivered a keynote on the relationship between science and art, while painters Olga Abramova and Remzi Iren served as honorary guests and jury members. Three works received prizes, and the exhibition is free and runs through May 25.

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Venice Biennale inaugurated in turmoil over Russian presence

The Venice Biennale, the world's largest contemporary art exhibition, opened to the press amid turmoil over Russia's return for the first time since the Ukraine war began. The event features artists from several conflict-affected nations, including Ukraine, Israel, and the US, while Iran has canceled its participation. Resignations, boycotts, and threats to cut funding have marked the lead-up to the opening.

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MOCAD reopens after major upgrades, ushering in a new era

The Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD) has reopened after undergoing major upgrades. The glass facade, once a quiet mirror to Woodward Avenue, now actively draws visitors inside, marking a new chapter for the institution.

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Local artists shine in new Florida NOW exhibition, on display in Downtown St. Pete

Florida CraftArt in downtown St. Petersburg has opened 'Florida NOW,' a new exhibition showcasing contemporary craft from across the state. Curated by artist and ceramics educator Holly Hanessian, the show features works in sculptural ceramics, glass, fiber, metal, and wood that blend traditional techniques with current perspectives. The opening reception is scheduled for May 9, and the exhibition runs through June 13.

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Star Wars Reveals Lucas Museum’s 1st Ever Cinema Exhibit With Name & Launch Date

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art has announced its first-ever cinema exhibition, titled *Star Wars in Motion*, which will debut as part of the museum's opening lineup on September 22, 2026. The exhibition focuses on vehicles from the first six *Star Wars* films, including Luke Skywalker's landspeeder and General Grievous' wheel bike, highlighting how motion and transport are depicted in the saga. It is one of over 30 installations curated by George Lucas and Mellody Hobson from the museum's founding collection, featuring more than 1,200 objects across 100,000 square feet.

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Eureka to hold local art exhibition to raise funds for 120yr old hall

The small community of Eureka, New South Wales, is hosting a local art exhibition titled 'Eureka: Where We Gather' from May 8 to May 10, 2025, to raise funds for the maintenance of its 120-year-old Eureka Hall. Organized by Michelle Braiuka, the exhibition features paintings, photography, and sculptures by Northern Rivers artists, with an opening night on Friday (tickets $30) and free public entry on Saturday and Sunday, including a Mother's Day Devonshire Tea.

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Exhibition 'Our History Living in Stitches' fascinates viewers [PHOTOS]

An exhibition titled 'Our History Living in Stitches' has opened at the Azerbaijan National Art Museum, dedicated to the Goycha and Garagoyunlu regions of Western Azerbaijan. The show features carpets woven by Azerbaijani women from those areas, preserved as treasured belongings during deportations between 1987 and 1991 and brought to Azerbaijan. The opening ceremony included speeches by museum director Shirin Malikova, community leaders, and a member of parliament, alongside musical performances by the 'Khazri' dance ensemble.

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