Artist Peppermint Sandy opens ‘Hype Hair’ wearable art exhibition in downtown Orlando

Artist Peppermint Sandy has opened 'Hype Hair,' a wearable art exhibition at the Atrium Gallery in the Orange County Administration Center in downtown Orlando. The show features vibrant hair sculptures inspired by Sandy's Haitian heritage and her personal relationship with Black hair, exploring how Black hair has historically served as art, communication, and survival. The exhibition is free and runs through June 25.

At 102 years old, local artist showcases ‘one-of-a-kind’ prints at Gallery 93

Nyna Brael Polumbaum, a 102-year-old artist, is showcasing 20 of her digital prints at Gallery 93 in Brookline, Massachusetts, through August 28. The exhibition features works she created primarily in the 1990s by combining mylar collages, scanning, and early Photoshop manipulation, marking her transition from intaglio to digital printmaking due to arthritis. A public reception will be held on July 15. Polumbaum, a graduate of New York's High School of Music and Art and Cooper Union, has had a lifelong career in art, architecture, and design, and is believed to be the first 102-year-old to exhibit at this venue.

Parksville mixed media artist exhibits at Art Vancouver 2026

Parksville mixed media artist Silvina Lanusse represented the Parksville Qualicum Beach arts community at Art Vancouver 2026, held May 28–31 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Lanusse, a resident artist at The Old School House Arts Centre (TOSH) in Qualicum Beach, exhibited works from her PaperScapes collection—layered torn paper landscapes inspired by Vancouver Island coastlines, memory, migration, and belonging. Originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina, Lanusse creates landscapes entirely through torn paper rather than paintbrush strokes. She previously exhibited at Pearl Ellis Gallery, McMillan Arts Centre, and the Federation of Canadian Artists gallery.

CITYARTS RETROSPECTIVE: CELEBRATING 20 YEARS to Open at CityArts Orlando

CityArts Orlando will open a retrospective exhibition titled "CITYARTS RETROSPECTIVE: CELEBRATING 20 Years" to mark its two-decade anniversary. The show is organized by the CityArts organization and will be hosted at its venue in Orlando, Florida.

Artist Interview: Macarena Rojas Osterling

Macarena Rojas Osterling, a Peruvian artist born in 1985, is interviewed about her return to Lima after years in the UK, where she earned an MFA from the Royal College of Art. Her work, which includes glass sculptures, collage paintings, and drawings, is currently featured in the group exhibition "Look How Brightly" at Britannia Row in London, curated by Jenn Ellis and Alex Mills. The interview explores how living near the Pacific Ocean in Lima has influenced her recent pieces, particularly the glass sculptures and collages that incorporate traces of sand, salt, and water damage.

See photos of who won a permanent display at City Hall's new gallery

The City of Sioux Falls unveiled the new Charlotte Carver Art Gallery inside City Hall on June 4, 2026, featuring an inaugural juried exhibition of 12 local artists. During the opening, local artist Breanna Fischer's work "Lighthouse" was selected for permanent display, purchased by the city. Other artists include Cameron Abbas, Brit Carmany, Amy Jardin, Caitlin Pisha, Susan Haygood, Hector Curriel, Courtney Hart, Meagan Turbak-Fogarty, Lindsay Twa, Cole Casper, and Jana Anderson; Turbak-Fogarty's piece "Home" was purchased by Mayor Paul TenHaken. All works are for sale through November, and the gallery will host an annual juried exhibition.

Abstract artist brings solo show ‘Reimagining’ to Chilliwack gallery

Vincent Mikuska, a Chilliwack-based abstract artist, presents his solo exhibition 'Reimagining' at the Odlum Brown Art Gallery inside the Chilliwack Cultural Centre from June 10 to July 11, 2026. The show explores how perception, memory, and meaning shift through abstraction, featuring landscapes and figures rendered as fluid, modular forms that resist literal depiction. An opening reception will be held on June 13.

Fredericton art exhibit encourages attendees to touch the pieces

A new exhibition in Fredericton called 'Touch: A Tactile Exhibition' launched at the George Fry Gallery, inviting visitors to physically touch the artworks. Organized in collaboration with Craft NB and the CNIB Foundation, the show features works by twelve professional craft artists designed with input from CNIB to be accessible to people with varying degrees of vision, emphasizing high-contrast colors and tactile engagement.

FROM THE TRACK TO THE STREET: MUSEUM OF ARTS AND DESIGN PRESENTS EXHIBITION CHRONICLING FIFTY YEARS OF NIKE

The Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) in New York presents the U.S. premiere of "Nike: Form Follows Motion," an exhibition originated by Germany's Vitra Design Museum and curated by Glenn Adamson. Running from September 12, 2026, to March 7, 2027, the show traces fifty years of Nike's evolution from a small Oregon running company into a global cultural force, featuring over 200,000 objects from the Department of Nike Archives (DNA), including prototypes, design studies, and iconic shoes like the Waffle Trainer, Air Jordan, and Vaporfly. The exhibition is organized into four sections—Track, Air, Sensation, and Relation—covering Nike's origins, technological innovations, sports science, and cultural impact.

The woodwork of an 18th-century chapel up for auction

Les boiseries d'une chapelle du XVIIIe siècle à l'encan

A set of 18th-century chapel woodwork is set to be auctioned in Bordeaux on June 17, with the sale taking place in Villeneuve-sur-Lot. The buyer will be required to dismantle the paneling on site. The auction listing on Interenchères includes photos showing the heritage value of the ensemble, which appears to be a small private oratory. The heritage association Sites & Monuments investigated the lot using other items in the same sale—portraits of the Destanne de Bernis family—and traced the woodwork's likely origin.

Collaging Diaspora: Fiyin Oluokun on Black Life in Contemporary Ireland

Nigerian-Irish artist Fiyin Oluokun discusses her exhibition 'Race and Class in Contemporary Ireland' (2026), which uses layered photomontages combining poetry, texture, and found imagery to explore the everyday experiences of the Nigerian diaspora in County Kildare. In an interview with ART AFRICA, Oluokun explains how collage allows her to suggest rather than prescribe, using humour and intimate domestic scenes—such as parents applying vaseline or diluting off-brand washing-up liquid—to humanize larger themes of migration, identity, race, and class.

KRVN 880 – KRVN 93.1 – KAMI - Iron Horse Arts District celebrates grand opening

The Iron Horse Arts District (IHAD) in Holdrege, Nebraska, celebrated its grand opening on June 12 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking the establishment of a permanent home after two years of pop-up events. The new space, donated by First State Bank of Holdrege, includes an office and art gallery at 401 East Ave, Suite 100. The event featured speeches from community leaders, including Chamber of Commerce CEO Lori Larson and outgoing Executive Director Cassie Ehrenberg, followed by an artist reception for former art teacher Christy Kosmicki, whose works are on display through June. Ehrenberg, the district's only executive director, is stepping down but will continue supporting IHAD remotely.

Artbooth Gallery Founder Roger El Khoury speaks on his tryst with art

Roger El Khoury, a Lebanese national with a background in Art History from Saint Joseph University of Beirut and a diploma in Art Management from ESA Business School, founded Artbooth Gallery in Abu Dhabi. With over a decade of experience working at Ayyam Art Gallery in Beirut and The Young Collectors Auction, he operated a mobile gallery between Beirut and the UAE before establishing a physical space in Abu Dhabi. The gallery focuses on modern and contemporary art, supporting emerging artists and advising collectors on investment-grade art.

Exhibition Tour: "Shared Ground" and "Community and Exile"

The Hood Museum of Art at Dartmouth College is hosting a collaborative exhibition tour on September 30, 2026, featuring two concurrent shows: "Shared Ground: Asian American Art in Conversation" and "Community and Exile: Paris, 1910–1939." Curators will lead an in-depth conversation exploring how art serves as a channel for understanding migration and fostering connection, with the first exhibition focusing on Asian American artists navigating new environments in the United States and the second on artists in Paris between the world wars.

San Antonio Museum of Art Names New Curator of American Art

The San Antonio Museum of Art (SAMA) has appointed Christine Crame Brindza, PhD, as its new Marie and Hugh Halff, Jr. Curator of American Art. Brindza, who brings over two decades of museum experience, will oversee the museum's American, Texas, and European collections, and collaborate with curators of Latin American and contemporary art. She succeeds Regina Palm and most recently served as Senior Curator and James and Louise Glasser Curator at the Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block.

D.C.'s National Gallery exhibits centuries of artistic interpretations of the American Flag

A new exhibition titled "American Icon: The U.S. Flag in Art" has opened at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., ahead of the 250th anniversary of the United States. The show explores centuries of artistic interpretations of the American flag, from patriotic symbols to ironic and critical deconstructions, featuring works by generations of American artists. The exhibition opened this week, timed to Flag Day (June 14) and the nation's upcoming semiquincentennial.

Photos: Floral creations bring watercolors to life at FSU Museum of Fine Arts

The Florida State University Museum of Fine Arts hosted its inaugural Art in Bloom event, where local floral designers created botanical arrangements inspired by works in the Tallahassee Watercolor Society’s 2026 Tri-State Annual Juried Water Media Exhibition. Sponsored by Tallahassee Nurseries, the event transformed the museum’s galleries into a living art experience and raised support for the museum’s exhibitions and programs.

Grand Rapids Art Museum's free summer series 'Thursdays on the Terrace' returns

The Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM) is bringing back its free summer series, 'Thursdays on the Terrace,' offering live music, art-making activities, and food and drink for visitors. The series aims to provide an accessible and engaging cultural experience for the Grand Rapids community during the summer months.

Arlington Museum of Art brings World Cup history to North Texas ahead of FIFA tournament

The Arlington Museum of Art in North Texas is hosting "Soccer: The Passion for the World Cup," an exhibition tracing over a century of soccer history through artifacts, memorabilia, and immersive installations. Developed for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar and expanded for 2026, the show features items from Italian collections including the Museo del Calcio Internazionale in Rome, and Arlington is the only North American stop for the international exhibition during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Former Bayfield Masonic temple reopens as art gallery, starting with a father-daughter watercolor show

A former Masonic temple in Bayfield, Wisconsin, has been repurposed and reopened as an art gallery. Its inaugural exhibition features a father-daughter watercolor show, highlighting local artistic talent and the adaptive reuse of historic community buildings.

Emerging Visions: National Institute of Fine Arts Presents Student Art Exhibition

The National Institute of Fine Arts is hosting a student art exhibition titled 'Emerging Visions,' showcasing works by its students. The exhibition highlights the creative output and artistic development of emerging artists from the institution.

The Stark Museum of Art turns up the color this summer with free exhibitions and family programs

The Stark Museum of Art is launching a summer season featuring free exhibitions and family programs designed to engage visitors with colorful artworks. The museum will present a series of displays that highlight vibrant pieces from its collection, alongside interactive activities for all ages, aiming to make art accessible to the community without admission fees.

Art Kids Summer Returns

The Philadelphia Museum of Art (PMA) announces Art Kids Summer, a season of hands-on art-making, family tours, workshops, and celebratory events running from July 5 through August 23, 2026. Programming includes Pay What You Wish Family Festivals on July 5 and August 2, drop-in activities in the Art Kids Studio, family tours, storytime for toddlers, and one-day workshops. Themes are inspired by the PMA's current exhibition, A Nation of Artists (on view until July 5, 2027).

This Land Is… | Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens | Things to do in Los Angeles

The Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens in Los Angeles has opened a new major exhibition titled "This Land Is…" as part of a multiyear initiative leading up to the 250th birthday of the Declaration of Independence. The exhibition draws from the Huntington’s collections to explore land as a defining force in American life, from before the country’s founding to the present day, through documents, artwork, and artifacts. It runs from June 14, 2026, and is included with general admission.

Landscapes of the Era Captured on Hanji and Canvas

Cheongsong County in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, has opened a special exhibition titled 'Art Bank IN Cheongsong' at the Cheongsong Yasong Art Museum, featuring 22 works from the collection of the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) and the museum's own holdings. The exhibition, running until July 28, includes 17 pieces from MMCA's Art Bank and 5 from Yasong Art Museum, displayed in separate halls for Western-style and Korean-style paintings. It is part of the '2026 Art Bank Collection Exhibition Support Project' aimed at sharing cultural resources beyond the Seoul metropolitan area.

The Victoria and Albert Museum Gets Nostalgic for Britain’s Lost Music Venues

The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) in London is mounting a new exhibition that celebrates and mourns Britain's lost music venues, from iconic clubs like the Hammersmith Palais to smaller grassroots spaces that have closed over the decades. The show draws on the museum's extensive collection of music memorabilia, photography, and ephemera to evoke the cultural and emotional significance of these gathering places.

The Crisis of the Mega-Gallery Model: From an Era of Expansion to an Era of Focus

Pace Gallery, one of the world's leading mega-galleries, is undergoing a major restructuring, cutting approximately 50 artists from its roster and 50 staff positions. CEO Marc Glimcher has publicly described the current gallery model as not merely "broken" but effectively "unfixable," a statement that has sent shockwaves through the global art world. The move represents a fundamental reassessment of the mega-gallery model that has dominated the art market for decades.

Cascadia opens two exhibits in June

Cascadia Art Museum is opening two new exhibits in June 2026. One exhibition commemorates the second printing of the 2011 publication "Shadows of a …" and features the Seattle Camera Club. The article is behind a paywall, so full details of the second exhibit are not available in the provided text.

These 8 NY destinations make for a perfect summer road trip

This article lists eight New York destinations for a summer road trip, including the Utica Children's Museum, the 'TROLLS: Save the Humans' exhibition at The Wild Center in Tupper Lake featuring giant troll sculptures by artist Thomas Dambo, the New York State Museum in Albany, Corning's Gaffer District, Catamount Mountain Resort, Hunter Mountain Fire Tower, and historic carousels in Binghamton. The piece highlights family-friendly attractions, scenic hikes, and limited-time art exhibitions across the state.

Glacier Art Museum features Whitefish artist with Indigenous roots

Glacier Art Museum in Montana is presenting a new solo exhibition, “Where Currents Carry the Soul: Recent Work by True Archdale,” featuring over 25 works by Whitefish-based multimedia artist True Archdale, an enrolled member of the Assiniboine tribe. The exhibition opens with a preview reception on June 18, 2025, featuring live music by cellist Lee Zimmerman, and runs through September 26. Archdale’s work blends Indigenous cultural symbols with contemporary abstract techniques and repurposed materials, and the show also includes her award-winning film “Wolf Point: Red Road Stories.”