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Local artist Tom Ott featured at Lewisburg art walk

Local artist Tom Ott of Follansbee, West Virginia, was featured as a highlighted artist during the May 8 art walk at Carnegie Hall in Lewisburg. The event drew a strong community turnout, showcasing Ott's high-poly style that blends geometric structure, layered color, and emotional storytelling inspired by Appalachian heritage, industrial landscapes, and contemporary American culture. His exhibition remains open to the public through the end of June.

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Lehman College Art Gallery Presents the 2026 Thesis Exhibition

The Lehman College Art Gallery is presenting the 2026 BFA, MA, and MFA Thesis Exhibition from May 20 to May 28, 2026. The show features the culminating work of over thirty graduating undergraduate and graduate artists from the Lehman College Art Department, spanning digital media, painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, and interdisciplinary forms. Themes include identity, memory, technology, migration, and social space. An opening reception on May 20 will include an awards announcement and a year-end celebration.

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Booming exhibition is becoming ‘prominent’ event for town

Spalding artist Joey Lowe organized the fourth edition of a local art exhibition at The Sessions House, attracting over 1,000 visitors and gallery owners from Norfolk and Gainsborough. The event featured 50 artists, including local MP Sir John Hayes, and introduced a new 'mini youth exhibition' with artwork from five area schools.

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‘Life-changing’ exhibition to feature MP’s artwork

Abstract artist Joey Lowe is organizing a large-scale art exhibition at The Sessions House in Spalding, Lincolnshire, on May 9-10, featuring around 50 artists. A surprise participant is Sir John Hayes, the local MP for South Holland and the Deepings, who has submitted his own artwork for the show. The event also includes a mini youth exhibition with works from five local schools. Joey Lowe launched his first exhibition in 2024, and the event has grown in popularity, drawing hundreds of visitors and creating opportunities for participants.

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Edmonds College Art Gallery spring exhibition showcases students’ art

Edmonds College Art Gallery in Lynnwood, Washington, is presenting its spring exhibition, "Student Art Show," from May 8 to June 12. The show features works by nine emerging student artists—Alexandria Ashley, Christian Douglas, Karis Johnson, Daphne Lynch, Zoe Mody, Aya Nakano, Jinx Pineda, Lika Rukhadze, and Felicity Silvers—across mixed media, painting, sculpture, and ceramics. An opening reception will be held on May 8 with food, refreshments, and live piano music.

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HCC Student Artist Brings Good vs. Evil to Life in Striking Painting

Houston Community College student Ruben Rodriguez, who also goes by Dario, created a large painting exploring the theme of good versus evil for the Juried Student Art Exhibition at HCC Spring Branch. The exhibition, hosted by HCC's Media, Visual, and Performing Arts department on April 30, featured works from level 1 and level 2 studio art students across the Spring Branch, Katy, and Alief campuses. Rodriguez's painting incorporates pop culture figures such as Kobe Bryant and Captain America on one side and villainous characters like Marvel's Thanos on the other, illustrating the paths of motivation and discipline versus addiction and greed, inspired by his Christian faith.

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Rising Lines at ReachOut Art Gallery Brings Together Emerging Artistic Voices

An exhibition titled 'Rising Lines' opens on 3rd May 2026 at ReachOut Art Gallery in Nashik, bringing together a curated group of emerging artists at different stages of their creative journeys. The show, on view until 14th June 2026, emphasizes evolving artistic processes, experimentation with form and material, and personal narratives, rather than presenting finished bodies of work. The gallery positions itself as a space dedicated to nurturing emerging talent in Nashik's growing contemporary art scene.

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Malaysia’s youngest solo art exhibitor debuts at Sunway Square Mall

A young Malaysian artist, recognized as the country's youngest solo art exhibitor, has debuted their exhibition at Sunway Square Mall. The showcase features a collection of original works, marking a significant milestone for the emerging talent in Malaysia's local art scene.

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Castletownbere art exhibition raises funds for teenager Féile O'Sullivan

A one-day community art exhibition called Art 4 Feile will open in Castletownbere, Ireland, on April 30th to raise funds for teenager Féile O'Sullivan, who is rehabilitating after a farming accident. Organized by artist Ida Mitrani and Beara CETB Community Participation Through Art and Design students, the show features over 100 donated artworks from local artists, sold incognito to encourage unbiased appreciation.

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Venezia Comics Celebrates Paolo Ongaro at Upcoming Festival

Italian cultural association Venezia Comics has announced an exhibition dedicated to comics artist Paolo Ongaro at its upcoming festival (1st–3rd May 2026). The exhibition, titled “Paolo Ongaro, il poeta dell’avventura” (“Paolo Ongaro: The Poet of Adventure”), will feature a range of his published work, with a focus on his series Spazio Chiama Atlantide. The event is organized in partnership with Storytelling Edizioni, which is also publishing the first volume of reprints of Ongaro’s stories. Ongaro, a recognized master of Italian comics born in Mestre in 1946, has worked for publishers such as Rizzoli, Mondadori, Disney, and Bonelli, and has drawn iconic characters including Tarzan, Diabolik, Mickey Mouse, and Martin Mystère. He will be present at the festival all three days for signings and chats.

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Chester County art exhibition at Chester County art association

The Chester County Art Association in West Chester hosted the Chester County High School Art Exhibition and PA 6th District Congressional Art Competition reception on April 15. The event featured nearly 500 student works including sculptures, oil paintings, colored pencil pieces, and photography, with awards presented for both competitions. Josiah Fung of Wilmington Friends School won first place in the congressional competition for his piece "Friends for Life," which will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year. The exhibition was coordinated by the Chester County Intermediate Unit and partially funded by CCRES Educational and Behavioral Health Services.

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Step Inside Mariem Akmal's 'Visual Diaries' Exhibit at Samak Laban

Cairo-based artist Mariem Akmal opened her second solo exhibition, 'Visual Diaries', at Samak Laban Creative Studio in Downtown Cairo. The show features 16 works in oil, acrylics, pastels, spray paint, and glass, capturing emotional snapshots from the past four years of her life, including her graduation from the Faculty of Fine Arts in Zamalek. The exhibition runs until May 25th, 2026.

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The coolest artist-run spaces open during Doors Open Toronto

Doors Open Toronto, the city's annual architecture and design festival, is opening several artist-run spaces to the public this year. These include galleries and studios that are typically not accessible, offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at Toronto's grassroots art scene. The event highlights the creative communities operating in repurposed industrial buildings and unconventional venues across the city.

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FRC student artists present exhibition across 2 galleries

Feather River College's Studio Arts Department is holding its annual Student Art Exhibition in May across two Quincy galleries: Main Street Artists Gallery and Plumas Arts Gallery. The exhibition features student work in drawing, painting, photography, and sculpture, with an opening reception on May 1. Additionally, Main Street Artists Gallery is showcasing three resident fine jewelry creators—Robert Rose, Judy Dailey, and Michael Borofka—alongside other gallery members' work.

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Danville museum exhibit showcases student art honoring America’s 250th anniversary

The Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History is hosting an exhibition featuring student artwork created in honor of America’s upcoming 250th anniversary. The show highlights young artists from local schools, with pieces reflecting themes of American history, identity, and patriotism. The exhibit is part of a broader community effort to engage students in the nation’s semiquincentennial celebrations.

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Fifty artists explore resilience in powerful new art exhibition

A new exhibition titled "Resilience" has opened at the Hartlepool Art Gallery, featuring works by 50 artists selected through an open call for individuals with ties to the town. Inspired by the 100th anniversary of the General Strike, the show explores themes of personal survival, psychological recovery, community bonds, and overcoming barriers. Five artists have been shortlisted by an independent panel, and visitors can vote for their favorite artwork, with the winner earning a solo exhibition at the gallery. A companion display, "Hartlepool’s Resilience," curated by local museum volunteers, presents objects and artworks from the borough council’s collection.

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University of Sunderland Exhibition Celebrates 25 Years of Emerging Glass and Ceramics Talent

The University of Sunderland is celebrating 25 years of its Dry Run exhibition, a showcase for second-year BA Artist Designer Maker students specializing in glass and ceramics at the Shipley Art Gallery and Museum. The milestone exhibition, titled "A Celebration of Dry Run," brings together works from thirty artists who previously participated in the program, including a large ceramic bowl by recent graduate Lynn Donnelly. The show highlights the technical and conceptual evolution of the artists over the program's history.

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Spotlight: Mollie Jackson’s Catharsis at NoBo Art Center

Abstract artist Mollie Jackson is the subject of a commissioned display titled "Catharsis" at the NoBo Art Center, running through May 23. The exhibition features large-scale, expressive abstract paintings that Jackson describes as immersive and emotionally cathartic. A special workshop, "Making Emotions Visible," will be held on May 16 in conjunction with the show. Jackson, who will also be the summer 2026 artist-in-residence at the Firehouse Art Center, discusses her process-oriented approach, her background as the daughter of an abstract painter, and her belief that abstract art connects viewers to emotion rather than representation.

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Seabreeze artists shine in OMAM’s Tradewinds exhibit

More than 100 works of art by Seabreeze High School students are on display at the Ormond Memorial Art Museum (OMAM) in Ormond Beach, Florida, for the annual 'Tradewinds' juried exhibit, running through May 24. The show features 2D and 3D art, including ceramics, jewelry, and mosaics, and is judged by OMAM's Guest Curator Ruth Grim, who holds a Master of Arts from the New York University Institute of Fine Arts.

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Art exhibition in Idlib brings together Syrian artists under unity theme

An art exhibition titled “When the Guns Fall Silent” opened in Idlib, Syria, at the National Museum hall, organized by the Syrian Artists Union. The four-day show features around 70 works by both professional and emerging artists from across Syria, with the first two days dedicated to established painters and the final two to emerging talent. Participants include Mai Halawani from Homs and Doaa Abboud from Tartous, who see the event as a rare chance to reconnect with the artistic community after years of isolation.

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Students in the spotlight during May exhibit at the Strawn

The David Strawn Art Gallery in Jacksonville, Illinois, will host a May exhibition titled "Students of the Strawn," featuring artwork created by students who recently completed art classes offered by The Art Association of Jacksonville. The show includes drawings, paintings, and pottery, with an opening reception scheduled for Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. at 331 W. College Ave. The exhibit runs through May 24, with free admission and a formal introduction of instructors and students at 6:30 p.m.

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Self-taught artist Donald Peter Dalli launches debut solo exhibition

Self-taught artist Donald Peter Dalli is launching his debut solo exhibition. The article, published by Malta Today, announces the event but the full text is blocked by a security verification page, preventing access to details about the exhibition's location, dates, or themes.

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CU senior art show offers artists' expressions | Community News | swoknews.com

Cameron University's senior art show is currently on display, featuring a range of works from graduating art students. The exhibition showcases the diverse expressions and creative journeys of the artists as they conclude their undergraduate studies.

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