Mineola celebrates creative excellence at district art exhibition

Mineola High School hosted its annual District Art Show on March 26, transforming the campus into a gallery space for the local community. The exhibition featured over 200 original works created by K-12 students from all five schools within the district, ranging from primary school projects to advanced portfolios from AP art students. The collection showcased a wide variety of mediums, including painting, sketching, sculpture, and mixed-media compositions.

Janice Mason Art Museum Student Art Show Underway

The Janice Mason Art Museum in Cadiz, Kentucky, is hosting its annual Trigg County Schools Student Art Show, a two-part exhibition featuring works from kindergarten through 12th grade. The first segment focuses on elementary school students from April 9 to April 21, followed by a showcase of middle and high school artwork from April 23 to May 10. Both installments include public receptions to celebrate the young artists' contributions.

"In Between" Art Exhibition Comes to Plymouth This April

A new exhibition titled 'In Between' opens in Plymouth, featuring work from artists of East Asian backgrounds. The show, curated by Oliver Li, includes photography, illustration, and image-based works from artists Bo Fan, Sean Yang, Yifei Xiang, Yulong Li, and the duo Zoe Cui and Nandal Seo, as well as Scarlett Yang's 'Her Feast' series. It explores themes of intimacy, gender, and navigating multiple cultural identities. The exhibition runs from April 24 to May 3 at a gallery space on 37 Looe Street, with an opening night event and an artist-led workshop scheduled.

Beyoncé, Bezos, baubles and bustiers: What to know about the 2026 Met Gala

The 2026 Met Gala, scheduled for May 4, will serve as the fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute, with a theme inspired by the new exhibition "Costume Art." The event is co-chaired by Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and Anna Wintour, with lead sponsorship from Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos, and will inaugurate the museum's new Conde M. Nast Galleries.

Olafur Eliasson Uses Art and Sound to Raise Climate Awareness in Utah

Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson has created a new installation in Utah that combines art and sound to raise awareness about climate change. Drawing on his childhood experiences in Iceland and Denmark, the work uses natural elements and sensory engagement to connect viewers with environmental issues. The piece is part of a broader effort by the artist to use immersive, site-specific art to provoke reflection on humanity's relationship with the planet.

Evanston Art Center to host immersive ‘Walldrawings’ exhibit by two artists

The Evanston Art Center will present 'Walldrawings,' a collaborative exhibition by artists Maria Burundarena and Friedhard Kiekeben, from April 25 through May 17. The show features large-scale, immersive wall drawings and digital works designed to transform the gallery space and envelop the viewer.

What are these 'art clubs' that Alessandro Benetton is opening around Italy? The story.

Cosa sono questi “art club” che Alessandro Benetton sta aprendo in giro per l’Italia? Il racconto

21Art, a company founded by Alessandro Benetton based on a project by entrepreneur Davide Vanin, is expanding its network of gallery spaces and affiliated 'Art Clubs' across Italy and into Monaco. This spring, a new location in Montecarlo will join existing galleries in Rome, Padua, and Treviso, with plans for further openings in Milan, Cortina, and Jesolo by 2027. The expansion is accompanied by a spring 2026 exhibition program featuring shows by Mario Ceroli in Treviso, Ahmet Güneştekin in Rome, and Jan Fabre in Montecarlo.

Jersey Artist Registry presents works by over 30 artists in exhibit at Oyster Point Hotel

The Jersey Artist Registry (JAR) is presenting "Uncharted Territory," an exhibition featuring over 50 works by 31 New Jersey artists at The Oyster Point Hotel in Red Bank. Curated by JAR founder Ellen Martin, the show runs from May 8 through June 29, 2026, and includes a diverse range of styles and media, from surreal photography to geometric abstraction and mystical fractals.

Two29 Gallery in Braddock will open with a celebration of Pittsburgh’s ‘aerosol art’

Two29 Gallery is set to open in Braddock, Pennsylvania, with an inaugural exhibition titled 'Aerosol Art: Pittsburgh's Pioneers and the Next Generation.' The show will feature works by over 20 local graffiti and street artists, including prominent figures like Baron Batch, and will celebrate the region's history of aerosol art. The gallery's launch event includes a public opening reception and a ticketed VIP preview.

Gaylen Gerber at Hans Goodrich

Artist Gaylen Gerber presented a solo exhibition at Hans Goodrich gallery in Chicago from April 4 to May 17, 2026. The show featured his work "Support" (n.d.), an installation of cremated remains, a felt pen, and a zipper bag, alongside a 1990 painting by Georg Herald.

Hotel Art Fair returns this June

The Hotel Art Fair is returning to Bangkok from June 5-7, 2026, after a two-year hiatus. This edition will be held at the Kromo Bangkok hotel, a Hilton-affiliated property, where hotel rooms, cabinets, and beds will be transformed into temporary gallery spaces for displaying and selling art.

More Than 100 PPS Student Art Pieces Are on Display at the Portland Art Museum This Summer

The Portland Art Museum is hosting the "HeART of Portland" exhibition, featuring over 100 artworks created by students from all 81 Portland Public Schools. The showcase includes a diverse range of media, from ceramics and rug tufting to screen-printed apparel and zines, and for the first time, the student work is being displayed in a professional gallery space within the museum's main building. The exhibition, which opened on Tax Day, serves as a tangible demonstration of the results of the city's unique arts tax.

Louisville exhibit explores history and heritage across the African diaspora

The Kentucky Center for African American Heritage in Louisville has launched "Celebrating the Black Experience," a traveling exhibition showcasing diverse artistic mediums from across the African diaspora. Featuring works ranging from hand-built porcelain to traditional hand-quilted textiles, the show highlights personal narratives, cultural identity, and the preservation of generational legacies. Notable contributions include Debra Harley’s completed quilts started by her great-great-grandmother and J. Everett Young’s return to physical painting and drawing from digital art.

Alain Passard’s Art Recipe: An Island of Tastes Wrapped in the Style of Christo and Jeanne-Claude

La recette d’art d’Alain Passard : un îlot de goûts emballé façon Christo et Jeanne-Claude

Michelin-starred chef Alain Passard pays tribute to the monumental environmental installations of Christo and Jeanne-Claude through a culinary creation. The article highlights the duo's 1983 project 'Surrounded Islands,' where they encircled eleven islands in Miami's Biscayne Bay with 600,000 square meters of floating pink polypropylene fabric, a work that exemplified their commitment to self-funded, accessible, and ephemeral public art.

Artist Tammie Dupuis offers Indigenous, feminist perspective in Linfield Art Gallery show

Artist Tammie Dupuis presents her installation "Continuality" at the Linfield Art Gallery, a show that centers on the sacred feminine and Indigenous spirituality. The exhibition features a large-scale lodge titled "Broken Made Whole," constructed from red-and-white quilted fabric to represent U.S. reservations, alongside circular paintings that utilize non-Eurocentric perspectives to explore the relationship between women and the lunar cycle.

'Paintings of Whimsy' opening May 2

Local artist Roz Davis is set to debut her solo exhibition, "Paintings of Whimsy," at the MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital hall gallery in Damariscotta. Running from May 2 through June 28, the show features a collection of paintings and mixed media works that transform everyday subjects—such as donuts, candies, and footwear—into playful, narrative-driven compositions.

‘Art Stars’ on display

The Marshall Area Fine Arts Council (MAFAC) has launched its annual "High School Art Stars" exhibition, showcasing a diverse range of student works including paintings, sculptures, and optical illusions. This year's show features artists from Marshall, Minneota, and Russell-Tyler-Ruthton High Schools and marks the first exhibition held in MAFAC’s new gallery space located on the second floor of Marshall City Hall.

Artist Mark Di Vincenzo Set to Unveil Exhibition at Eleven Twenty Gallery

Buffalo-based artist Mark Di Vincenzo is set to debut a new exhibition of paintings at Eleven Twenty Gallery, running from April 17th through May 16th. The showcase features a collection of 19 large-scale oil paintings and 12 gouache works, many of which were inspired by a residency at The Park School of Buffalo where the artist focused on capturing the natural landscape.

Sertoma Arts Center Gallery Exhibitions

The Sertoma Arts Center in Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting a series of exhibitions throughout 2025 and 2026, featuring a wide array of local and regional artists. The current exhibition is the 47th annual Sertoma Parks Artists Association (SPAA) show, featuring over 30 artists, running from February to April 2026. Upcoming shows include a May-June 2026 exhibition highlighting artists like Adam Cooley and Natacha Sochat, and the center regularly presents themed exhibits such as its annual Student, Instructor, and Patron exhibition.

Art exhibition by elderly group showcasing Valletta city

A group of senior citizens from Valletta, Malta, has launched a collaborative art exhibition titled 'Kollettiv' at the Valletta Local Council. Organized by the community group Għeruq il-Komunità and supported by the Alf Mizzi Foundation, the showcase features paintings created by residents over the age of 60 alongside works by local primary school students. Under the guidance of artist Paul Galea, participants translated their personal interpretations of the capital city onto canvas during a series of workshops.

Pinc's Community Gallery Open Event and Exhibition - Bolton Museum - 24th April

Bolton Museum is hosting a community gallery open event and exhibition organized by Pinc on April 24th. The event serves as a showcase for local creative work and provides a platform for community engagement within the museum's dedicated gallery space.

El Centro to host reception Sunday for Enriquez “Lotería” art show

Artist Courtney Enriquez is debuting her solo exhibition, “Mi Vida y Lotería,” at El Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos with an opening reception this Sunday. The exhibition features vibrant paintings inspired by the traditional Mexican game of Lotería, blending cultural heritage with personal family memories and humor. The show marks a significant homecoming for the artist, whose family roots in San Marcos date back generations.

Brixton artist Courtenay Kusitor opens first solo show at Carnegie Library, Herne Hill, Sat 18th – Mon 20th April 2026

South London abstract artist Courtenay Kusitor is set to debut her first solo exhibition, "Unconscious / Conscious / Aligned," at the historic Carnegie Library in Herne Hill from April 18–20, 2026. The showcase features three years of expressive abstract paintings created during the artist's recovery from a near-fatal spinal injury sustained during a winter storm. By incorporating a curated selection of books alongside her canvases, Kusitor offers a window into the philosophical and psychological frameworks that informed her creative process.

Final weekend to see gigantic international art exhibition Embracing Our Differences

The international juried art exhibition "Embracing Our Differences" is concluding its current run in St. Petersburg’s Poynter Park this weekend. The outdoor showcase features 50 billboard-sized artworks created by artists and students globally, each paired with an inspirational quote centered on themes of inclusion, kindness, and respect. The event, which attracted over 400,000 visitors last year, also maintains a concurrent presence in Sarasota’s Bayfront Park through mid-April.

Heartware Store & Gallery’s Latest Pop-Up Is A Quirky Convenience Store-Themed Art Exhibition In Joo Chiat

Heartware Store & Gallery in Singapore's Joo Chiat district has launched "555 MART," a solo exhibition by Bangkok-based illustrator and graphic designer Nene (Nanthawan Jamsai). The gallery has been transformed into a neon-lit, immersive convenience store where everyday grocery items like cup noodles and canned sardines are reimagined through ballpoint pen sketches and vibrant Risograph printing. The show features a mock checkout belt and art displayed alongside groceries, blending a retail environment with a traditional gallery space.

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Ariana Papademetropoulos has debuted a new solo exhibition titled "Glass Slipper" at Thaddaeus Ropac’s gallery in Paris. The show features a diverse range of works, including hyper-realistic paintings of dry-cleaned dresses, surrealist landscapes featuring floating chairs, and a central immersive installation. This centerpiece consists of a mattress and a fish tank filled with 150 kissing fish, accompanied by a commissioned ambient soundtrack by Nicolas Godin of the band Air, designed to evoke a meditative, ritualistic experience.

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Lebanese-born artist Ali Cherri discusses his latest exhibition, "Last Watch Before Dawn," currently on view at Almine Rech in New York. The show centers on his new film, *The Sentinel* (2025), which explores the psychological and physical toll of military service through the figure of a French soldier. This exhibition marks a shift in Cherri’s practice, as he integrated the creation of sculptures and watercolors directly into the filmmaking process, allowing the gallery space to function as an extension of the cinematic set.

AGB Museum in Lakeland stages its largest student art exhibit

The Ashley Gibson Barnett (AGB) Museum of Art in Lakeland, Florida, has launched its largest-ever student art exhibition, featuring 187 award-winning works from Polk County students in grades seven through twelve. The showcase includes regional and national winners of the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards across various media, including ceramics, photography, and digital painting. Notably, eighth-grader Sophia De La Cruz’s mixed-media piece, "Blast of Emotions," was selected for the museum’s permanent collection, placing her work alongside masters like David Hockney and Robert Rauschenberg.

Art exhibition of mythical storytelling under way

The Jenny Penney Local Makers Shop & Gallery at Mangerton Mill is currently hosting a solo exhibition of works by painter David Brooke. The show features Brooke’s signature narrative style, which blends elements of mythology, fantasy, and humor into intricate, dreamlike scenes. Visitors are invited to explore the detailed brushwork and hidden stories within his characters and landscapes through May 20.

Duo opening new Dallas gallery with 'playful, flexible' approach

Art advisors and curators Allison Zatarain and Kevin Rubén Jacobs are launching a new gallery space in Dallas called Zatarain Jacobs. Located in the Dallas Design District, the gallery aims to move away from the traditional 'white cube' model by offering a flexible, playful environment that accommodates both curated exhibitions and private advisory services.