Hong Kong's major auction houses—Christie's, Sotheby's, and Phillips—concluded their March sales series with strong results, demonstrating resilience in the Asian art market. The sales were characterized by a high sell-through rate, robust bidding, and a notable shift towards collecting driven by deep knowledge and passion rather than pure speculation.
The HUB-Robeson Galleries at Penn State University will host the annual Center for Arts and Crafts Artist and Instructor Exhibition from March 27 through June 8, 2026. Located in the HUB-Robeson Center, the showcase features a diverse array of works created by both students and instructors, spanning mediums such as pottery, oil painting, stained glass, and ceramics.
The Wayrick Wildlife Art Gallery is hosting "Open Air / Open Space," a juried exhibition running from February 6 through March 25 at the Schermann Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary. The show features plein air paintings created by both professional and amateur New Jersey artists, all focusing on the diverse landscapes found within Somerset County’s public park system.
The Louisiana Art and Science Museum (LASM) has announced a new solo exhibition titled "Then, and Now, and Always: The Art of Nick Bustamante," featuring works by the Louisiana Tech University professor. Opening March 21 in the Soupçon Gallery, the collection explores themes of family, loss, and legacy through a body of work created specifically for this show over the last two years.
The fourth edition of the curated exhibition "Floating Reality" has launched on Valletta’s historic Strait Street, showcasing a new wave of emerging Maltese fine artists. Running through March 20th, the event transforms the iconic thoroughfare into a multidisciplinary hub where contemporary visual art intersects with live musical performances, such as the opening set by duo ED & ZEE.
Contemporary portrait artist Sarah Drewek is holding her first solo exhibition, "Women of Many Worlds," at The Grange Gallery in Rottingdean, running until 29 March 2026. The show features 35 oil portraits, along with prints and greeting cards, and opened with a successful preview evening.
West Hartford is launching "Artbeat 2026," an annual townwide exhibition showcasing the creative achievements of students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Hosted at the West Hartford Art League’s Saltbox and Clubhouse galleries, the show features a diverse range of student work and kicks off with a public opening reception on March 18.
The YMCA at Virginia Tech is hosting a community-focused exhibition titled 'Exploring Art in the NRV' in Blacksburg, Virginia. Running through April 10, the showcase features a diverse range of works from local artists and regional institutions, including the Montgomery Museum of Art and History and the Fine Arts Center of the NRV. A public reception is scheduled for March 15 to celebrate the region's creative output.
The Open Art Exhibition has launched at the República 14 cultural center in Olhão, Portugal, featuring works by 86 artists from around the world. This collective showcase spans a wide array of styles and techniques, transforming the historic 19th-century venue into a hub of international creative dialogue. The exhibition is open to the public with free entry through March 29.
The Hi-Desert Nature Museum has issued an open call for its 20th annual recycled art exhibition, titled "Wondrous Waste." Local artists and community members are invited to submit up to two original works created from repurposed trash and discarded materials. Submissions will be accepted between March 11 and March 14, with the exhibition scheduled to open to the public on March 21.
Three seniors from Batavia High School—Amelia “Mimi” Patterson, Jane Lishamer, and Benjamin Wash—have been selected to feature their work in the 13th Annual High School Art Exhibition in Chicago. Hosted at the Bridgeport Art Center from March 14 through April 18, the event showcases approximately 1,000 student artists from over 125 Illinois high schools. In addition to the main exhibition, six other Batavia students were chosen for the Northern Regional Exhibition.
Artist Del Chapo is set to debut a new solo exhibition titled "Open Season" at Embers Dispensary in Washington, D.C. The showcase features paintings heavily influenced by early grindhouse and exploitation cinema, characterized by a raw aesthetic that includes visible drips, scratches, and overpainting. The opening reception is scheduled for the evening of March 8, 2026.
The New Bedford Art Museum has announced a diverse programming schedule for March 2026, headlined by the exhibition "AHA! Night: Resistance." This show features contemporary Mexican artists utilizing sculpture, textiles, and performance documentation to explore themes of social justice, indigenous knowledge, and political dissent. Accompanying the exhibition is a specialized workshop led by Oaxacan artist Ricardo Ángeles, focusing on traditional Zapotec design and wood-painting techniques.
Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB) has issued a call for artists and collectors for its third annual art exhibition, themed "Patriotic | Historic | Americana." The exhibition is timed to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States and will feature framed photography, 3-D objects, ephemera, and traditional artwork. Submissions are open until March 31, 2026, with the final installation scheduled for May 2026 to coincide with the airport’s Honor Flight for Veterans.
The North Texas art scene is hosting a variety of local events and exhibition openings from late February through early March. These include community-focused gallery shows and regional artist spotlights across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
Kate and Jerry Enewold are set to debut a joint exhibition titled "Carved, Painted and Crafted" at the Kootenay Gallery of Art on March 5. The showcase spans forty years of the couple's creative output, featuring a diverse array of disciplines including woodworking, painting, weaving, and jewelry design. An opening reception will allow the public to engage with the artists before the show runs through mid-April.
The Field Museum in Chicago is set to debut "Amerika Samoa," a temporary exhibition opening March 6, 2026, in the Regenstein Halls of the Pacific. Co-curated by Reggie Meredith Fitiao and Su’a Uilisone Fitiao of the nonprofit Fa’asamoa Arts, the show focuses on two primary Samoan art forms: siapo mamanu (painted barkcloth) and tatau (tattoo). The exhibition features contemporary works alongside historical pieces from the museum's collection, including a collaborative large-scale siapo created with the Chicago Samoan community.
The CIX Gallery & Lounge is set to host a new exhibition titled "Wooster Through Our Eyes," opening on March 7. The show features a collection of works by local artists that capture the specific character and aesthetic of the city of Wooster.
The Tullahoma Fine Arts Center in Moore County, Tennessee, is calling for local and regional artists to submit entries for a juried exhibition titled 'The Art of Trees,' scheduled for April 24, 2026, to coincide with Arbor Day. The exhibition seeks tree-related artwork in various mediums, including visual art, photography, sculpture, and wood carving, with submissions due by March 16.
An exhibition titled 'Pride in Full Colour' is being held at the gallery in the Edna O'Brien Library in Scarriff, County Clare, Ireland. It runs from February 21 to March 20, 2026, and features portraits of local LGBTQIA+ community members alongside vibrant banners created by young people from the Clare Youth Service.
A community art exhibition titled 'Spring into PopUpArt Newbridge' is being held at the Whitewater Shopping Centre in Newbridge, County Kildare, Ireland. The show, organized by the voluntary group PopUpArt Newbridge, features works by local Kildare-connected artists and runs on weekends from February 6 to March 8. Admission is free, and visitors can meet artists and purchase artwork.
Two new student-curated exhibitions have opened at the Utah State University Museum of Anthropology. "Japanese Fine Arts and Fashion," curated by Morgan Meyers, explores the connection between artistic expression and clothing traditions, particularly during Japan's Edo period. "Global Games: The Cross-Cultural Creation of Competition," curated by Benji Fowler-Merrell, examines the universal human desire for play and competition through interactive displays of historical games.
Utah State University's Arts Are Core program has opened its seventh annual 'Creativity Unbound' student art exhibition at the Lyndsley Wilkerson Gallery. The show features over 300 artworks from K-8 students across multiple northern Utah school districts and charter schools, highlighting arts-integrated learning and student creativity. The exhibition will remain open to the public until March 20.
The McEachern Art Center (MAC) in Macon, Georgia, is presenting an exhibition titled 'Guilty Pleasures' by artist Brittany Coburn. The show, which runs from February 6 to March 22, explores vices and coping mechanisms through a range of materials, using bright colors and layered symbolism to invite viewers into conversations about mental health and resilience.
The Mansfield Public Art Commission and the Mansfield Richland County Public Library are hosting a memorial art exhibition honoring the late Ruthie Akuchie, a local artist known for her creativity, musical abilities, and adventurous spirit. A dedication event is scheduled for February 5, 2026, at the library's second-floor atrium, and the exhibition will run through February and March as part of the library's Black History Month celebration. Akuchie's work explores themes of identity, emotion, and lived experience, with her sister Naomi Cantwell and father Rev. El Akuchie sharing personal reflections on her legacy.
The Adams County Arts Council (ACAC) has announced a call for entries for its 22nd Annual Juried Art Exhibition, scheduled for June 5-29, 2026, at the Arts Education Center in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Open to artists aged 18 and older, the show will be juried by Philip Lindsey, a fine artist and professor at Wilson College. Submissions are due by March 20, with entry fees of $30 for ACAC members and $45 for non-members. For the first time, the exhibition and its accompanying Toast the Artists Reception will be held at the Arts Education Center, marking a milestone for the event.
A traveling art exhibition called the Rural Art Exhibition is visiting seven venues across North East Fife from January to March 2025. The exhibition was created for the Rural Poverty Conference held during Challenge Poverty Week and features artwork by members of the Rural Voice Panel, Crail Community Larder, and NEF Youth Voice, funded by Fife Council’s Community Learning and Development service. The works share real experiences of rural life and the challenges of living in a rural area.
The City of Moscow and the Moscow Arts Commission have announced the opening of the "Produce" exhibition at the Third Street Gallery, running from January 15 to March 13, 2026. The show features works by 14 regional artists including Elizabeth Adan, Nancy Bowman, Mary Katherine Clancy, Julene Ewert, Rebecca Lewis, Maria Marx, Debbie McCormick, Martha McIver, Toya Pham, Megan Phelps, Belinda Rhodes, Ludmilla Saskova, Evelyn Simon, and Heather Woolery. An artist reception on January 15 from 4-6 p.m. will coincide with Moscow's Artwalk event, with refreshments from Goose House Bakery.
The Guam Daily Post reports on an upcoming exhibition titled 'Sacred Waters' that will feature artists addressing environmental issues, particularly those affecting water resources. The exhibit aims to use visual art as a platform to raise awareness about ecological concerns, likely focusing on Guam and the broader Pacific region's environmental challenges.
Centre LGBT+ and several faith communities in Centre County, Pennsylvania, are partnering for a new art exhibition called “Rainbow Creation,” inviting local artists to submit original works exploring and celebrating LGBT+ identity. Submissions are open until March 15, with no fee required, and works by children, youth, and adults in any medium are welcome. Selected pieces will be displayed from April 12 to June 30 at Centre LGBT+’s community center and multiple faith spaces across State College and the Centre Region. Participating congregations include Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County, St. Luke Lutheran Church, Congregation Brit Shalom, Grace Lutheran Church, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church and Wesley Foundation, University Baptist and Brethren Church, State College Friends Meeting, and State College Presbyterian Church.