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Posh Somerset town's new art gallery kicks off with global exhibition of artists

A new art gallery, The Fred Levine Gallery, is opening in Bruton, Somerset, with an inaugural group exhibition titled "Landscapes of Time and Memory." The gallery, founded in 2019 by Frederick McDonald and Zsanett Der Levine, has operated nomadically in recent years, including in London, and has now chosen Bruton as a permanent location, describing it as "a special destination for contemporary art." The exhibition features eight international and UK-based artists: Rebecca Partridge, Fernando Casasempere, Silke Weißbach, Raffael Bader, Fred Sorrell, Elena Njoabuzia Onwochei Garcia, Abigail Booth, and Peter Matthews, whose works explore the relationship between landscape, history, memory, and time.

Chasing Shadows: BFA Studio Art Thesis Exhibition

Fort Worth Contemporary Arts presents 'Chasing Shadows: BFA Studio Art Thesis Exhibition' from April 17 to April 24, 2025, featuring works by Ellie Evans, Jasmine Ramirez, Lydia Welling, and Madeline Smith. The exhibition explores surreal and ethereal spaces, inviting viewers to reconsider ordinary objects through eerie and celestial perspectives.

Des Moines Legacy's International Sculpture Day on Saturday, April 26 will feature local artists and community fun

The article announces Des Moines Legacy's International Sculpture Day, scheduled for Saturday, April 26. The event will showcase local artists and offer community-oriented activities, aiming to celebrate sculpture and engage the public.

Guernsey Liberation Day art exhibition marks 80th anniversary

An art exhibition in Guernsey marks the 80th anniversary of Liberation Day, featuring works by 12 local artists who explored the island's wartime occupation through family histories, personal recollections, and archival research. The Occupation Arts Collective organized the show, which was sponsored by Guernsey Arts.

The Thailand Biennale Brings More to Phuket Than Mass Tourism

The Thailand Biennale has opened in Phuket, featuring contemporary artists from Thailand and other countries. The exhibition aims to engage with and honor the island's deep history of applied arts, including traditional crafts and local artistic heritage.

How to Reduce the Environmental Impact of Collecting

The article outlines practical strategies for art collectors to minimize their environmental footprint. It details specific actions such as opting for commercial flights over private jets, selecting reusable and sustainably sourced packing crates, consolidating shipments, and choosing local artists or galleries to reduce transportation emissions.

Desert X Student Art Exhibit Showcases More Than 100 Local Young Artists

More than 100 local students from the Desert Sands Unified School District are showcasing their artwork in the Desert X Art Club Student Exhibition, now on display at Melissa Morgan Fine Art in Palm Desert through June 7. The pieces were created as part of a free after-school program that introduces young people to diverse artistic expression across the Coachella Valley, featuring a range of styles and mediums.

Art exhibits in the Dayton region to see this month

Several art exhibitions are opening or currently on view across the Dayton, Ohio region this month. Venues include the Dayton Art Institute, the Rosewood Gallery, and the University of Dayton's ArtStreet, featuring a mix of local artists, student work, and thematic group shows.

First-night energy at ‘Eyes in the Forest’ opening

The article reports on the opening night of the exhibition 'Eyes in the Forest' at an unspecified venue, highlighting the energetic atmosphere and attendance at the event. The exhibition appears to be a local art show, likely featuring works related to nature or the forest theme, drawing a crowd for its first night.

Submissions open for ‘Out of the Box’ juried art exhibit at Laredo College

Laredo College has opened submissions for its 'Out of the Box' juried art exhibit, inviting local artists to submit unconventional, experimental, and bold works across all mediums. The submission period runs from December 29 to January 16, with artist notifications on January 20, and an opening reception scheduled for February 6 at the Martha Fenstermaker Memorial Visual Arts Gallery. Up to 30 artworks will be selected for the final show.

First Fridays gallery openings for Red Deer

Red Deer's First Fridays gallery openings for December 2025 feature multiple exhibitions across the city. The Red Deer Arts Council and Red Deer Public Library present “The Canadian Landscape Abstract Paintings” by John Bladek at Kiwanis Gallery (Dec. 2–Feb. 8, 2026), showcasing abstract interpretations of iconic Canadian scenes. The Red Deer Arts Council Community Gallery hosts the Mini Masters Year-End Fundraiser pop-up (Nov. 17–Jan. 5, 2026), selling small artworks to support local arts. At the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery (MAG), Tim Smith's photography exhibition “In the world, but not of it. Hutterite” (Dec. 6–March 7, 2026) documents Hutterite communal life, while Bailey Horton's “UNHAMPERED” (Dec. 5–March 15, 2026) addresses food security through collaborative art. Curiosity Art & Framing presents “Winter's Gift” featuring works by Brenda Garrett, Larry Reese, and others.

A Roma il popolare quartiere Quadraro ospita un festival d’arte diffuso. Il programma

The IPER Festival delle periferie returns to Rome's Quadraro neighborhood for its fifth edition, titled "Super Lieux (Super luoghi) Periferie. Storie e geografie." Running until May 31, the festival features conferences, roundtables, study days, talks, exhibitions, and performances. A highlight is "Überlagerungen," a diffuse art review curated by Spazio Y that animates the Quadraro Vecchio district on May 16 with actions, installations, and shows from 4 PM to 11 PM. Participating venues include Spazio Kina, vineria Moggio, and osteria Grandma, with works by artists such as Lucia Bricco, Giulio Cassanelli, Felice Levini, and many others.

Southern Utah Art Guild Showcases Spring Lineup with Gallery Openings and Community Events

The Southern Utah Art Guild is hosting a series of free public events in St. George this May, including gallery openings at Arrowhead Gallery and Red Cliff Gallery. Arrowhead Gallery will hold an open house on May 6 featuring a live demonstration by landscape painter Marilyn Rose, a 10% discount on artwork, and opportunity drawings. Red Cliff Gallery launches its “Explosion of Color” exhibit on May 8, showcasing vibrant works from contemporary Guild artists through June 18. Additional community events include CONNECT, a critique session sponsored by the Utah Arts Alliance on May 28, and MEET + MINGLE, a networking gathering on May 12.

Luxe art gallery picks River Oaks District for first Texas location; major French brands reopen

Paris-based Opera Gallery plans to open its first Texas location in Houston's River Oaks District, with a $7 million build-out of a 3,000-square-foot space at 4444 Westheimer, Suite A115. Construction is scheduled from early September to December 2025, and the gallery has hired Houston-based Abel Design Group as the design firm. Opera Gallery, which began in 1994 with simultaneous openings in Paris and Singapore, caters to high-wealth collectors.

Arts District Liberty Station unveils immersive open-air gallery and new public art installations

Arts District Liberty Station in San Diego has launched a new Open-Air Gallery, a self-guided tour featuring murals, sculptures, and public art installations. The tour is available in English and Spanish, with an interactive online StoryMap providing behind-the-scenes content. The organization also announced two local artists, Mischka Ippólita and Beliz Iristay, for its 2025 Installations at the Station program, which commissions site-specific works celebrating the San Diego-Baja region.

Visitors invited behind the scenes with return of Welsh art trail

Crickhowell Open Studios returns from 23 to 25 May 2026, inviting visitors to explore 26 venues across Crickhowell and Abergavenny. The free-entry trail includes artists' studios, galleries, and creative spaces showcasing paintings, printmaking, textiles, sculpture, jewellery, ceramics, and glass. Organized by the Crickhowell Resource and Information Centre (CRiC), which celebrates twenty years of community support, the event features the Open Art Competition Exhibition at Oriel CRiC Gallery, a residency by portrait artist Oriane Pierrepont, and participation from artists such as Nadia Epping, Lucy Corbett, and Lee Wright. Venues range from St Edmund’s Church to Antur Brew Co. and The Welsh Academy of Art.

Here’s what’s happening at Art in the Loft

Art in the Loft in Alpena is preparing for its SummerView 2026 exhibit, featuring roughly 30 local and regional artists in its 7,000-square-foot space. The exhibit has a soft opening on May 26 and an opening reception on June 2, showcasing original works in multiple mediums and techniques, all available for purchase. The gallery is also celebrating its 25th anniversary with a gala on November 7.

Four generations of creativity on display at ‘Belong’ Art Exhibition

The Webster family, spanning four generations from great-grandmother Beverly Neylon to five-year-old Jasper Webster, is exhibiting their artwork together at the 'Belong: 2026 Art Exhibition' hosted by the City of Whittlesea in South Morang, Australia. The show features paintings, mosaics, and porcelain works, including Beverly Neylon's award-winning piece 'Beauty of the Wind,' which earned the Award of Excellence – Use of Materials. The exhibition runs from 2 May to 27 May 2026 at the Plenty Ranges Art and Convention Centre.

Exhibition celebrating local artists to be unveiled

Five artists on the Isle of Portland will open their studios to the public as part of Dorset Art Weeks, running from May 23 to June 7 at St George’s Art Studios. The event features encaustic wax artist Lyn Kirkland, printmaker Caro Lester, jeweller Kate Arbon, mixed-media artist Georgie Moore, and multimedia artist Yollande Posthumus. Visitors can view finished works, explore workspaces, and participate in taster workshops on May 30.

No Regrets: Artists Decide To Sell Buffalo’s Legendary Hitching Post Gallery

Father-and-son artists William and Hugh Jennings have closed the Hitching Post Gallery in Buffalo, Wyoming, after 30 years of operation. The gallery, which opened in November 1993 on Main Street, was a longstanding fixture in the community, showcasing works from many area artists alongside gifts, books, and tobacco products. William stepped away about seven years ago, and Hugh recently decided to retire, locking the doors for the last time at the beginning of May. Hugh expressed no regrets, saying he wanted to focus more on his own art.

Medium Art Center Celebrates Five Year Anniversary

Medium Art Center in Ukiah, California, celebrates its five-year anniversary. Founded during the pandemic by a small team of local artists and community members including Chris Pugh and Lillian Rubie, the center began as an online exhibition series called "Dear America" before securing a vacant storefront at the Pear Tree Center in 2021. Run entirely by volunteers for its first three years, the center has hosted in-person exhibits, traditional Chinese brush painting workshops with artist William Shi, and outreach programs to support local artists. Recently, it received a grant from the RISE program administered through Redwood Coast Regional Center to support people with disabilities or neurodivergence.

Exhibition | Su Meng-Hung, 'The Flowers of Coromandel' at Tina Keng Gallery, Taipei, Taiwan

The article describes an exhibition titled 'The Flowers of Coromandel' by artist Su Meng-Hung, held at Tina Keng Gallery in Taipei, Taiwan. The exhibition showcases Su Meng-Hung's works, likely exploring themes related to the historical Coromandel Coast and its cultural intersections, presented through the artist's unique visual language.

Abbeydale Road art space opens with exhibition celebrating local talent

A new independent art space called The Shop has opened on Abbeydale Road in Sheffield, England, with a debut group exhibition titled Bee Sting Cake featuring 19 South Yorkshire artists. The venue, founded by Sheffield artist Nick Grindrod, combines a studio and exhibition space in a former retail unit. Grindrod, who turned fully to painting during the pandemic and gained traction through the Artist Support Pledge initiative on Instagram, curated the show alongside artists Sean Williams and Kate Jacob. The exhibition runs from 14–28 May 2026, and the space aims to offer original artworks for sale in a relaxed, accessible setting.

Art Hive Celebrates Third Anniversary

The Art Hive in Prescott, Arizona, is celebrating its third anniversary with a disco-themed party on Friday, May 22, from 5:00 pm to midnight. Founded in 2023 by artist Cloud Oakes, the venue houses 36 artist studios and a fine arts gallery, and the event will feature the Tenant Spring Exhibition, open studios, art booths, live music, a no-host bar, and a '70s Disco DJ bash, with a people's choice award for best costume and best in show.

AMP art walk: making art more accessible

Western Washington University's Arts & Music Productions (AMP) launched a monthly art walk on the first Friday of October, continuing the tradition each month after the closure of the Viking Union Gallery. The event, conceived by AMP supervisor Casey Hayden, aims to introduce students to Bellingham's art scene in a guided, social setting. Skylar Cooney, AMP's visual arts coordinator, leads tours to smaller venues like Bay Street Studios, and the walks have drawn a diverse academic crowd. Participating galleries, such as Voxel Gallery, report increased foot traffic and community engagement, while local artists and professors like Garth Amundson emphasize the importance of free, accessible events for fostering inclusion.

Studio 34 Announces Open Studio Weekend + Opening of Collective Pulse Art Exhibition in LIC

Studio 34 Gallery in Long Island City, New York, announces its annual Open Studio Weekend on May 16–17, 2026, from 12:00–6:00 PM, alongside the opening reception of a group exhibition titled 'Collective Pulse' on May 16 from 6:30–9:30 PM. The free event invites the public to explore working artist studios, meet the creators, and experience the artistic process, with live music by Sunshine Music. The exhibition, curated by Alice Lipping and Tina Glavan, features 14 Studio 34 artists and 11 guest artists, and runs through June 7, 2026.

Jackson Art Studio & Gallery 3rd Annual Open Studio Art Sale

Jackson Art Studio & Gallery in Jackson, New Hampshire, is hosting its 3rd annual Open Studio Art Sale from Friday, May 1, through Sunday, May 3. The sale features over 500 original works from award-winning New England artists, including oil paintings, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, woodblock prints, and mixed media. Items such as plein air studies, demonstration pieces, older artwork, and orphaned paintings are offered at significant discounts. Featured works include "Jackson Falls" by gallery owner Melanie Levitt and "Spring Haze" by nationally recognized artist George Van Hook.

Cocoa’s picks: Gallery openings, mural celebrations and music competitions

The article highlights several arts events in Bellingham, Washington, including a community mural celebration led by Coast Salish artist Jason LaClair, an opening reception for Charles Villiers' solo exhibition "Untethered" at Cordata Gallery, an improvised musical called "You: The Musical" at The Upfront Theatre, and a Youth Chamber Music Competition hosted by the Harmony Chamber Music Festival. These events span visual art, theater, and classical music, with the mural project involving over 500 children and families in selecting the design.

Local artist to feature at one-day-only Calgary art gallery

Local Strathmore artist Emmeline Keeling will participate in the one-day Obsidian Art Show at the Calgary Chinese Cultural Center. She is among over 50 artists selected for the event, which is organized by the Public Display Agency to connect artists with gallery owners from Webster Galleries, The New Gallery, and Gallery Underground.

Niagara Falls juried art show puts out call for artists

The Niagara Falls culture committee is accepting submissions for its annual juried art exhibition. Local artists have until May 30 to submit up to two original works in mediums like painting, photography, fibre, and digital art, with selected artists notified in June. The exhibition will run from August 6 to November 7 at the Atrium Gallery in The Exchange, featuring cash awards for emerging artists, the mayor's selection, and best in show.