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.

Jordan Creek renewal project isolates downtown Springfield gallery

The Renew Jordan Creek revitalization project in downtown Springfield has severely impacted Fresh Gallery, an award-winning local art space. Extensive road closures on Boonville Avenue and ongoing construction noise have cut off the gallery from its usual pedestrian and tourist traffic, leading to a drastic decline in sales and foot traffic. To combat these challenges, the gallery has launched a GoFundMe campaign and is attempting to reinvent its business model to survive until construction concludes in mid-2024.

Movie-inspired art exhibition lets public explore one of Canada’s luxury hotels

Hotel Confidential is a new contemporary art exhibition hosted at the Royal Hotel in Picton, Ontario, featuring original projects by 16 artists. The show utilizes the hotel's Annex Building to display site-specific installations, such as a collection of vintage suitcases containing miniature dioramas and various architectural interventions. Co-curated by Stacey Sproule and Christina Zeidler, the event aims to bridge the gap between the region's luxury tourism industry and its dense local artist community.

Discover art displays across South Coast

The South Coast region is hosting a diverse series of local art events, ranging from outdoor markets to museum showcases. Highlights include the Art-in-the-Park event in Uvongo featuring over 60 artists, the Art by the Sea club's Easter exhibition at Southcoast Mall, and a dedicated sculpture show titled "The Third Dimension" at Sands Gallery in Glenmore Beach.

Apply for an exhibition in 2027 in Tampere [City of Tampere]

Apply for an exhibition in 2027 in Tampere [City of Tampere]

The Public Cultural Services of the City of Tampere has opened a call for exhibition proposals for its Culture House Laikku and Haihara Art Centre venues for the year 2027. Applications are being accepted from February 4 to March 23, 2026, with specific spaces targeting professional contemporary artists, visual culture groups, associations, and community-focused projects.

EAA names local artist Volunteer of The Year

The Escondido Art Association (EAA) named Alice Malloy-Chang its Volunteer of the Year for 2025 during the opening reception of the exhibition “A Cold Wind Blowing” at the Grand Avenue Gallery. EAA President Adrian Stewart praised Malloy-Chang for managing the organization’s technology systems across multiple platforms, calling her the "beating heart of EAA." Malloy-Chang, an artist herself, said she volunteered to help other artists feel supported and free to create.

Exhibition celebrating work of late local artist to go ahead in Dalry

An exhibition celebrating the work of late Kilwinning artist Gibby Porter will take place at The Public Gallery in Dalry from December 12 to 14. Organized by his family, the showcase will feature over 30 original pencil drawings of local areas including Old Kilwinning, Kilbirnie, and Irvine, reflecting the beauty and heritage of the community.

Meridian art gallery expands into Boise art scene

Idaho Art Gallery, owned by Nelli Garibyan, is expanding from Meridian into downtown Boise with a new 2,000-square-foot location at 702 W. Idaho Street. The space will feature large-scale works and immersive installations, with a rotating showroom debuting the theme “Birdsong & Battle Cries” featuring local artists Kirsten Furlong, Cate Bridgen, Diana Stetson, and Sarah Conti. A grand opening is scheduled for November 6.

Open Exhibitions 2025 begin at Ferens Art Gallery

Two annual open exhibitions open this week at Ferens Art Gallery in Hull, UK. The main Open Exhibition features over 300 artworks by amateur and professional local artists across painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics, textiles, and film, with some pieces for sale. Alongside it, the Young Artist Open Exhibition showcases 559 submissions from artists aged 15 and under, submitted by individuals, schools, and community groups. Both exhibitions run from October 10, 2025 to January 11, 2026, with a public programme including artist talks.

Stirlingshire artist launches first solo exhibition in city gallery

Niamh McFarlane, a 23-year-old artist from Denny, has opened her first solo exhibition titled 'Colourscapes' at the Smith Art Gallery and Museum in Stirling. A former Forth Valley College student who won the Most Promising Student prize in 2023, she completed her Honours at the University of Stirling and is now studying for a Postgraduate Diploma in Education in Art and Design at the University of Glasgow, aiming to become an art teacher. The free exhibition runs until December 21 and features 20 abstract paintings, including 'Freshscape', which the gallery purchased for its permanent collection.

Solarium, a new plant shop and art gallery, to open at former Pittsfield Plant Connector location

Anastasia Drayton is transforming the former Pittsfield Plant Connector space at 46 West St. in Pittsfield into Solarium, a plant shop and art gallery slated to open in mid-September. Drayton, who previously ran a pop-up called Foraged and Found inside the Plant Connector, will offer plants, nature-based home decor, self-care products, and works from local artists. The center of the store will become the Atrium Gallery, curated by muralist Mike Carty, featuring local art and named in tribute to Carty's heart transplant. Drayton also plans to host workshops, educational seminars, and community events, building on the legacy of former owners Bonnie Marks and Emilee Yawn.

Hailsham Festival announces return of arts trail at local business venues

The Hailsham Festival in East Sussex, UK, announces the return of its Artist and Makers Trail from September 6th to 21st, featuring over 30 arts and culture events. The trail will showcase work by local artists and makers across eight business venues in and around Hailsham town centre, including Demelza, Haywards Carpets, Dippy Doodahs, Gallery North, Callenders, Angela Marden, Woodside Annexe, and Class in Glass. Participating artists include Kay Ford, Linda Mauldon, Linda Goldsmith, Jazz Dixon, Valerie Evans, David Armitage, Sarah Lawson, Graham Binks, Jodie Drew, Joan Guile, Maureen Bishop, Lesley Dromgoole, Janet Terry, Jennifer Bisset, Tina Applegate, Sylvia Huggair, and Jo Crittenden. Gallery North will also host free family events and a children's art exhibition sponsored by Lightning Fibre.

Art for All: Camas galleries showcase art show openings, artist talks, fundraisers in June

Downtown Camas, Washington, galleries hosted multiple art show openings and receptions during the Downtown Camas Association's First Friday event in June 2025. Highlights include Gallery 408's one-year anniversary fundraiser for Cascade AIDS Project, featuring donated works by artists including Chuck Bloom, Joanne Cavallaro, Kim Nickens, and Michelle Purvis; the Attic Gallery's reopening with a show by Pacific Northwest artist Michael Ferguson; and the Second Story Gallery's 'Storyteller Quilters' exhibition of narrative art quilts by artists such as Gerrie Thompson, CarolAnne Olson, and Judith Phelps. The RedDoor Gallery also featured paintings by Oleg Ulitskiy.

Harmonic Chaos Now Open at Block Gallery | Artist Reception May 8

Harmonic Chaos, a new exhibition featuring artists Martha Thorn and Tonya Solley Thornton, has opened at Block Gallery in Raleigh, North Carolina. The show runs from May 7 through August 15, 2025, with an opening reception on May 8. The exhibition presents Thorn's layered paintings and Thornton's collage-driven sculptures, highlighting their contrasting yet complementary approaches to contemporary art.

Bark Art Stuns Opening Night Crowd

The Wondai Regional Art Gallery in Queensland, Australia, opened its May 2025 exhibitions with a standout piece: a 3D bark portrait of the late actor Uncle Jack Charles by art student Charlotte Simpson, which won the People's Choice award. The show also features a rare photograph of a bee urinating, captured by Moffatdale photographer Liz Barratt, alongside works by the Tomlinson Family Collective and other local artists. The exhibitions were officially opened by South Burnett Mayor Kathy Duff and will run through May 31.

Meet Kimie Joe | Artist and Gallery Owner

Kimie Joe, an artist and former engineer who worked on the International Space Station program and with Northrop Grumman, is the owner of the Gallery of Hermosa in downtown Hermosa Beach, California. In this interview, she discusses how her gallery serves as a cultural hub for emerging and established artists, offering rotating exhibits, workshops, and artist talks. Joe also shares her artistic practice, which blends materials like handmade ceramic tiles, epoxy resin, oil paints, and woven papers, drawing on her engineering background to create layered, tactile works that explore memory, place, and the natural world.

Nagano Prefecture 150th Anniversary / Renewal Opening 5th Anniversary: "Reorganizing – The NAM Collection Today" @ Nagano Prefectural Art Museum

長野県150周年記念／リニューアル・オープン5周年記念「再編する－NAMコレクションの現在」@ 長野県立美術館

The Nagano Prefectural Art Museum has announced a major exhibition titled "Reorganizing – The NAM Collection Today," scheduled to run from April 29 to June 7, 2026. Celebrating the 150th anniversary of Nagano Prefecture and the 5th anniversary of the museum's renewal, the show features approximately 100 works from the permanent collection alongside new commissions by guest artists Naoya Hirata, Barrack, and Tomoko Sato. The exhibition is structured into three thematic sections focusing on sculpture, the layers of painting, and the re-reading of institutional history.

Festival of Cats brings cat-inspired art to Thanet

The Festival of Cats, a community arts festival celebrating feline-themed art, is returning to Margate, Kent, from May 1-4. Featuring exhibitions, events, and workshops across fine art, poetry, film, performance, and craft, the festival showcases work from 100 local artists. Originally launched in 2018 as a satellite event for Turner Contemporary's "Journeys with The Waste Land" exhibition, it was inspired by T.S. Eliot's Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats and has since grown into a Thanet-wide event attracting thousands of visitors.

At the Detroit Institute of Arts, an Attempt to Make Connections

The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) is launching a new initiative aimed at fostering deeper connections between its collection and the diverse communities it serves. The museum is implementing programs that reinterpret artworks through contemporary social and cultural lenses, including collaborations with local artists and community organizations to make the institution more accessible and relevant.

Art exhibition at Two Selves Gallery explores a journey through depression

Two Selves Gallery in Troy, New York, opened a new exhibition titled "Coming Out of Darkness: Landscapes of Presence" by artist Patricia Wood during the April Troy Night Out event. The show, on display through May, is divided into three sections: a series of acrylic paintings on black velvet depicting forest scenes from the Adirondacks, a middle section featuring reference photos, miniatures, encaustic works, and mental health resources, and a front section with oil paintings of Winnie the Pooh characters and Wood's jewelry. Wood describes the exhibition as a personal journey through depression, using light and dark to convey her struggle and recovery.

Dive into an immersive spring experience at a local art gallery

The Bank of Art Gallery in Brazil, Indiana, is launching an immersive spring-themed exhibition titled "Bloom/Hum/Glow." Featuring the work of seven artists, the show transforms the gallery space into a sensory meadow through a combination of glasswork, floral prints, and a unique sound installation. A central highlight is a haptic audio experience by artist Kevin Naylor that replicates the vibrations and sounds of a beehive, allowing visitors to feel as though they are enveloped within a hive.

Open Art Exhibition launching to celebrate local creativity – Mansfield Museum

Mansfield Museum is launching an Open Art Exhibition to showcase and celebrate the creativity of local artists within the community. The exhibition is organized by Mansfield District Council and will be hosted at the museum.

Stunning art exhibition reveals textured takes on local landscapes

Local artist Mirabela Varga's exhibition 'Coherence' is on display at Byron Spaces Gallery in the Byron Community Centre, featuring bright, textured artworks inspired by the landscapes and flowers of the Northern Rivers region. Varga, known for her palette knife technique and contemporary impressionism, aims to convey emotional depth and spontaneity through her work. The exhibition runs until June 1, with free entry.

Indah Gallery Art Exhibition: Mark Russell Jones “Hearing the Quiet”

Mark Russell Jones, a Central Coast native, presents his large-scale ethereal paintings in an exhibition titled "Hearing the Quiet" at Indah Gallery, located within the Roblar Winery vineyard in a converted hay barn in Santa Ynez Valley. The artist describes his work as exploring the space between abstraction and representation through layering and reduction, evoking memory and atmosphere rather than fixed depictions.

Cascadia Art Museum: A whole new experience

Cascadia Art Museum has undergone a transformation, offering visitors a completely renewed experience. The article highlights the museum's refreshed approach, though the full details are behind a paywall for subscribers.

Couple to open art gallery with first exhibition in town

Retired businessman and South Norfolk councillor Brendon Bernard and his wife, painter Barbara Bernard, are opening a new art gallery on Broad Street in Bungay, England. Their debut exhibition, titled "A Flying Start," will run from June 8 to June 27, featuring six artists working in painting, original prints, and sculpture, including Jackie Bell, formerly of the now-closed Bell Gallery. The building, over a century old, was once used for storage by American forces during WWII and later as a carpentry workshop; East Suffolk Council approved its conversion into a gallery in March.

Running for more than a century, annual juried art exhibition opens at Bendheim Gallery today

The Bendheim Gallery in Westport, Connecticut, opens its annual juried art exhibition today, a tradition that has been running for more than a century. The show features selected works from local and regional artists, chosen through a competitive jury process, and is a staple of the community's cultural calendar.