Local artist Claire Vaughan has launched a solo exhibition at Colchester General Hospital, showcasing a series of works inspired by her personal journey of recovery and the loss of her lifelong friend, Debbie Cuthbert. The exhibition serves as a tribute to Cuthbert, who passed away from ovarian cancer, with proceeds from art sales being donated to the Cancer Wellbeing Centre.
The Allied Artists of the Santa Monica Mountains and Seashore will host their 13th annual art exhibit and sale on April 19 at the King Gillette Ranch in Calabasas. The event features representational landscape and seascape paintings from approximately 20 local award-winning artists, all focused on the natural beauty of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
The Potters Bar Museum is hosting a specialized exhibition titled "The Railway comes to Potters Bar," focusing on the historical impact of the rail network on the local community. The display features a collection of archival photographs, artifacts, and historical documents detailing the evolution of transport in the area.
OMA and its research arm AMO have unveiled a new exhibition design for Maison Margiela in Shanghai, utilizing industrial shipping containers as the primary architectural framework. The installation creates a modular, raw environment that reflects the fashion house’s deconstructivist aesthetic while navigating the expansive industrial space of the Chinese venue. By repurposing these steel structures, the design team has constructed a series of interconnected rooms that guide visitors through the brand's latest collections and archival pieces.
The Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University has launched two concurrent exhibitions: "Monuments to Migration and Labor" and "Emerging Visions." The former, supported by the Mellon Foundation, features regional artists like Chung-Fan Chang whose work explores cultural identity and the immigrant experience through labor-intensive techniques. The latter serves as a massive collegiate showcase, featuring diverse media from over 50 students representing five different Southern New Jersey higher education institutions.
India’s major art hubs are hosting a diverse array of exhibitions this April, ranging from historical explorations to contemporary sculpture. Key highlights include 'Shadows of Empire' at Mumbai’s 47A Khotachiwadi, which examines colonial legacies through the works of Jit Chowdhury and Kaushal Parikh, and a major retrospective of Jaya Ganguly’s four-decade career in Kolkata. In New Delhi, Latitude 28 is showcasing Mayur Kailash Gupta’s metaphysical sculptures, while Gallery Art Motif presents a multidisciplinary group show titled 'Space Making : Making Space' curated by Kunal Shah.
LuxuryByFeyi and Feyiartistery Art Gallery recently hosted an exclusive pre-launch event in Ikoyi, Lagos, blending high fashion with environmental advocacy. The showcase featured the 'Circular Economy: Now or Never' SS26 collection, which utilizes sustainable production methods and existing materials to promote slow fashion, alongside an art exhibition titled 'We Are Nature Defending Itself.'
BankOnArt Gallery is launching a new exhibition titled "The Future of Finance," featuring works by contemporary artists who explore the intersection of art, technology, and the financial world. The show includes digital installations, paintings, and sculptures that critique and reimagine concepts like cryptocurrency, market data, and economic inequality.
Artist Mitch Markovitz is the subject of a solo exhibition titled "Under the Wire – The Art and Life of Mitch Markovitz" at the Illinois Railway Museum. The show features his artwork, which is deeply connected to his personal history and the museum's focus on railway heritage.
A retired veterinarian is currently exhibiting their artwork at the Blue Donut Gallery in Hot Springs. The exhibition is part of the local Gallery Walk event, a recurring community art event that showcases artists and venues in the area.
The Noble Maritime Collection in Staten Island will host an exhibition titled 'OCEANUS' in April 2026, featuring art focused on ocean themes. The show is scheduled to run for the entire month.
The Mather Art Gallery at Trinity College is hosting an exhibition showcasing the work of the Hartford Environmental Justice Research Partnership. The display highlights community-based research and collaborative solutions designed by student-led teams to address local environmental challenges in the Hartford area.
The 345 Art Gallery in Chicago’s East Garfield Park hosted "Vinyl Queens! Black Women in the DJ Scene," a photography exhibition by Yolanda Chioma Richards of Imagery By Chioma LLC. The exhibit features visual storytelling portraits that document the artistry and cultural impact of Black women DJs, coinciding with Women’s History Month. The event included a 30-minute panel discussion and live performances, highlighting the intersection of music culture and professional photography.
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.
Kansas City artist is debuting a new exhibition titled 'In Full Bloom,' showcasing a collection of works created entirely from memory. Despite losing her sight several years ago, the artist has continued her creative practice, adapting her techniques to produce vibrant visual art without the use of her vision.
The Village of Forest Park is launching an open call for its inaugural Earth Day recycled art exhibition, inviting local residents of all ages to submit works created from at least 75% reused or trash materials. Organized by a coalition of local groups including the Forest Park Arts Alliance and the Public Library, the showcase will feature up to 50 pieces limited to 10 inches in size, with a submission window running from April 13 to 19.
Multidisciplinary artist Jamie Wineman, also known as Wolfganggang, has debuted a new solo exhibition titled "Neuroplasticity IV: Fragmented Reality" at the Metropolitan Museum of Design Detroit. The interactive installation combines design, sound, and physical elements to create a terrain that mimics the human brain's structure. Visitors are encouraged to navigate the space as active participants, exploring how life experiences can rewire cognitive pathways and reshape our perception of reality.
The Wayrick Wildlife Art Gallery is hosting "Open Air / Open Space," a juried exhibition running from February 6 through March 25. The show features plein air paintings created by both professional and novice New Jersey artists, all focused on capturing the landscapes within Somerset County’s public park system.
Artists Saikat Sarkar and Urmila Barman are set to debut a collaborative exhibition titled “Lord Shiva in Abstract Form” at the DWIJA Art Gallery in Bengaluru on April 4 and 5, 2026. The showcase features ten acrylic-on-canvas works that eschew traditional religious iconography in favor of contemporary abstraction, using color, texture, and gestural movement to interpret philosophical themes like cosmic balance and transformation.
UCLA undergraduates Elías Alvarado and Zooey Lê-Baker have curated "ICE OUT: Arte en Resistencia!", an exhibition opening at UCLA’s Haines Hall. The show features the work of Los Angeles artists Mykle Parker, Josiah O'Balles, and Ernesto Yerena, focusing on the lives and struggles of immigrant day laborers. Developed as a final project for a course taught by activist Paul Von Blum, the exhibition is co-sponsored by the UCLA Center for the Study of International Migration and the National Day Laborer Organization (NDLON).
Artist Kristin Alpin is debuting a new solo exhibition titled “Branching Out…On A Limb” at the Nevada City Winery Gallery. The collection features a series of tree-inspired dreamscapes created through a blend of traditional brushwork and digital painting techniques. The works range from symmetrical patterns to stained-glass aesthetics, designed to evoke a sense of calm, mystery, and transcendence through the exploration of nature.
The global landscape of immersive art is being redefined by a new wave of technology-driven attractions that blend mixed reality, digital installations, and interactive environments. From expansive digital museums to secret passageways and sensory playgrounds, these venues are moving beyond traditional gallery formats to offer high-tech, participatory experiences for a broad audience.
The Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center in Kansas City has launched a new group exhibition titled “Our Voices, Our Truth... In Peace.” The showcase features diverse works from 25 local and national artists, utilizing various mediums including oil painting and poetry to explore themes of identity and heritage.
Florida Atlantic University is opening its 7th Annual Art of Science gallery exhibition, featuring visual art created by university researchers from their scientific work. The images were selected from a university-wide contest and will be on display at the Ritter Art Gallery on the Boca Raton campus from March 31 to April 20.
Moudy Art Gallery at Texas Christian University (TCU) is presenting "Understory," a thesis exhibition by MFA candidate Marcy Davis. The show explores the intersection of body, landscape, and architecture, examining how flesh becomes terrain and structures breathe like living forms. The exhibition runs through March 3, with free admission at the Moudy Art Gallery in Fort Worth, Texas.
Blunk Space, a gallery known for its focus on craft and design, has mounted an exhibition titled "100 Candleholders" that elevates the everyday object of the candleholder into a subject of artistic exploration. The show features works from numerous artists, each contributing a unique interpretation of the humble candleholder, transforming it from a functional item into a sculptural and conceptual piece.
Cal Poly Pomona's Art Department is hosting a triennial exhibition at the Kellogg University Art Gallery, with an opening reception scheduled for February 3, 2026, from 4 to 6 p.m. The showcase features art and graphic work by department faculty and students, exploring themes of environment and nature through landscape, architecture, history, memory, spirituality, and contemporary culture.
The Arboretum at Penn State is calling for proposals from Pennsylvania-based artists for a new outdoor art exhibition titled "Penn’s Woods Outdoor Art Exhibition." The exhibition will feature 10 works displayed in the H.O. Smith Botanic Gardens from June through August, with wood as a central material or inspiration. Selected artists will receive a $1,000 honorarium, and proposals must be submitted by February 28.
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Coup D’état, a boutique located on Detroit’s east side, has been recognized by the New York Times as one of the 50 Best Clothing Stores in America. It is one of only two shops in Michigan to receive this honor. Owner and founder Angela Wisenski-Cobbina opened the space in 2019 with a mission to create an inclusive retail environment accessible at all price points. In 2025, the store hosted an art exhibition celebrating the legacy of Detroit photographer Bill Rauhauser, showcasing his documentation of everyday life in the city throughout the 20th century.