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East Boulder County Artists studio tours on tap; plus Boulder County’s latest art exhibits

The East Boulder County Artists spring studio tour returns this weekend, offering a self-guided tour of 54 artists across 37 locations in Longmont, Niwot, Gunbarrel, Louisville, and Lafayette. The tour features demonstrations in painting, ceramics, glass, jewelry, mixed media, encaustic, fiber, wood, and sculpture, with free maps available at local businesses and libraries. Additionally, the article lists numerous current and upcoming art exhibitions in the Boulder area, including shows at the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, 15th Street Gallery, Ana's Art Gallery, and several other venues.

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article local schedule Apr 24, 2026

Celebrating local talent: Art4Life's successful art exhibition

Art4Life, a wellness and mentoring non-profit organisation, held a community art exhibition at the Coniston Park Recreation Hall in Steenberg on Saturday, April 11. Founder Kenneth Alexander said a wide range of artworks were on display, showcasing talent from all ages, and emphasized that the event was about the community coming together.

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article local schedule Apr 23, 2026 link 1 artist, 1 gallery

Hartnell Student Art Show

The annual Hartnell Student Art Show for 2026 is now on display at the Hartnell College Art Gallery in Salinas, California. The exhibition features a range of multimedia student works created in Hartnell art classes, including drawing, sculpture, painting, photography, mixed-media, and digital art. A piece by student Justin Heart is highlighted. The show runs until May 1, 2026, at the Visual & Performing Arts Center on campus.

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‘Wild Life’ and May Show Opening Reception

The McLean Art Gallery is hosting an opening reception on May 1 for its May show and a special exhibit titled 'Wild Life,' presented by the local nonprofit McLean Art Society. The exhibit runs from May 1–31 and features over 200 new works in various media including oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor, mixed media, drawing, photography, sculpture, wood, glass, ceramics, and jewelry, exploring diverse interpretations of the theme beyond just animals.

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Three Tiny Art Exhibits You Should Visit This Week in Utah

Three tiny art exhibits are popping up across Utah, offering miniature artworks and community-driven art exchanges. The Community Caring Consortium in Bountiful, created by Heidi Bateman, features bright boxes on the sidewalk where people can leave and take tiny art. The Free Little Art Gallery, founded by Mike Christoff, operates like a Little Free Library for art, originally outside 1833 Craft in Salt Lake City and set to reopen in spring 2026. The Tiny Art Show in Provo displays original miniature artworks and opens Saturdays. Additionally, artist Loren Mendoza (Loren Duzzet) runs a doll-sized portrait booth at various boutiques, sketching likenesses for $10.

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article local schedule Apr 23, 2026 visibility 4 link 1 artist

In '27, Dallas' Katy Trail also will feature fresh art along with fresh air

Dallas's Katy Trail, a popular urban greenway, will debut new public art installations in 2027, integrating fresh artworks alongside the trail's existing recreational amenities. The project aims to enhance the trail experience by adding visual art elements to the natural and built environment.

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article local schedule Apr 23, 2026 link 3 artists, 3 galleries

AOY Art Center announces award winners of the 14th Annual Juried Show

AOY Art Center announced the award winners of its 14th Annual Juried Show, with David Orban taking first place for his oil on cradled wood panel, “Bi-plane and Blue Truck in Red.” Juror Amanda C. Burdan, senior curator at the Brandywine Museum, selected the piece for its surreal use of red. Second place went to Jean Burdick for “Silverton,” a silkscreen on vellum, and third place to Darlene Decker for “For the Monarchs,” an oil painting. The Frumi Cohen Memorial Award was presented to Cathy Hanville for her photograph “What’s for Dinner,” and honorable mentions were awarded to Scott Hoerl and Barbara Kaiser. The exhibition, featuring 135 works from over 425 entries by 150 local artists, is on view through May 3 at the AOY Art Center in Yardley, Pennsylvania, and online.

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article local schedule Apr 22, 2026 visibility 2 link 5 artists, 3 galleries

Exhibits feature local artists, including youth

The Public Works Art Center in downtown Summerville is currently hosting four concurrent exhibitions featuring local artists, including Tom Stanley, Paul Matheny, Karyn Healey, and the late Gene Merritt, as well as a showcase for student artists. The shows, which run through May 16, present a range of works from paintings reflecting Southern culture to documentary photography of the town and youth art.

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'Femarmony' art exhibition opens in Karachi

A group art exhibition titled 'Femarmony' opened at the Sanat Initiative gallery in Karachi. The show features works by artists Imran Ali Kazmi, Nabiha Gillani, Saba Haroon, and Ujala Hayat, focusing on emotions, identity, and the evolving role of women in society through diverse painting styles and visual narratives.

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article local schedule Apr 22, 2026 source 2 sources visibility 3 link 1 artist

Major Prizes Available: Plein Air Art Contest Inspires Artists to Protect Public Lands

A plein air art contest is being held in Alton, Illinois, from May 1–31, 2026. Artists over 16 are invited to create works on-site at up to eight Rivers Project recreation areas. For a $25 submission fee, they can enter their work for prizes, and all submissions will be exhibited at the National Great Rivers Museum through August.

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article local schedule Apr 22, 2026 visibility 2 link 3 artists, 1 gallery

Tiny Gallery Trail in Elmwood opens this Saturday

The ElmArt Collective is launching the Tiny Gallery Trail in Elmwood this Saturday, April 25. The one-mile trail features five custom-built boxes hosting rotating exhibitions, with the inaugural show titled 'Elmwood!' featuring work by five local artists. The opening event includes a beer garden kickoff, an art bike parade, artist meet-and-greets, and family-friendly activities.

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article local schedule Apr 22, 2026 visibility 2 link 12 artists, 1 gallery

Pittsburgh Shows Off New Public Art Projects in Advance of NFL Draft

Pittsburgh has unveiled over 35 new public art installations across its downtown area in preparation for the influx of visitors for the NFL Draft. The projects, funded by the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, include light installations, murals, and window displays by local artists, designed to revitalize empty storefronts and underused blocks.

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Taube Museum of Art calls for artists for new exhibit

The Taube Museum of Art in Minot, North Dakota, is calling for artists of all mediums to submit original artwork for a new exhibit titled "Art in Motion." Artists from across the state can submit up to four entries for a $15 fee, with additional entries at $5 each. Submissions are due by May 6, 2026, and the exhibit will run from May 8 through May 30, 2026.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 22, 2026 visibility 3 link 13 artists

Can the V&A’s New Museum Fulfill Its Democratic Promise?

The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) has opened its new V&A East museum and V&A East Storehouse in Stratford, East London. This expansion, part of a £660 million redevelopment, presents the museum's collection with a focus on community co-design, social justice themes, and local artists, aiming to be more accessible and democratic than its imposing South Kensington flagship.

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article event schedule Apr 22, 2026 visibility 3 link 3 artists, 1 gallery

'First-of-its kind' Houston park reveals 6 murals by local artists

Untitled Art, the contemporary art fair, is returning to Houston for its second edition this October. To kick off plans, the fair has commissioned two artist projects that will be unveiled at the city's 39th annual Art Car Parade.

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article local schedule Apr 22, 2026 visibility 3 link 1 artist, 1 gallery

Unsung Artists: Finding their Voices

A student-led exhibition titled 'Unsung Artists' is being organized in New Paltz, New York, to provide a platform for young and emerging local artists who struggle to find opportunities to showcase their work. The show, a collaboration between SUNY New Paltz student Izzy Kerr and the Unframed Artists Gallery, aims to be inclusive of various artistic mediums and offers a professional, off-campus venue for artists who might not otherwise have a thesis show or gallery access.

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Gallery at the Vault Open Wall reception

Gallery at the Vault in Springfield, Vermont, is hosting a reception for its "Open Wall" exhibition titled "A World of Color, A World of Wonder" on Friday, April 24. The event offers the public a chance to meet participating artists and learn about their work.

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article local schedule Apr 22, 2026 visibility 1 link 4 artists

Rebirth art exhibition celebrates spring and new beginnings

Heart Café and Church in Liverpool is hosting an art exhibition titled 'Rebirth' until May 3rd. Curated by café employee Emily Blackmore, the show features 25 works by 21 local artists, interpreting themes of spring and new beginnings. It opened on Good Friday to align with ideas of spiritual transformation.

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rate_review review schedule Apr 22, 2026 visibility 2 link 10 artists, 2 galleries

Roses and Thorns of Greater New York

The article is a digest of recent art news, with a primary focus on critical reviews of the 2026 "Greater New York" exhibition at MoMA PS1. Hyperallergic's editorial team provides mixed assessments of the works in the massive quinquennial survey of local artists. The piece also covers American-French sculptor Barbara Chase-Riboud's decision to decline an invitation to represent the United States at the 61st Venice Biennale, citing the problematic nature of the pavilion's commissioning entity.

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article local schedule Apr 21, 2026 visibility 2 link 3 artists, 1 gallery

Museum kicks off Gorge Artists Open Studios Tour's 20th anniversary

The Columbia Gorge Museum in Stevenson hosted a preview exhibition on April 17, 2026, to launch the 20th-anniversary edition of the Gorge Artists Open Studios Tour. The event featured works from approximately 30 of the 50 participating local artists, allowing guests to meet creators and view a diverse array of regionally resonant art before the public studio tour begins in May.

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article local schedule Apr 21, 2026 visibility 4 link 1 artist, 2 galleries

Islamophobia, motherhood, war and immigration: Indy artists get political

Four Indianapolis-based artists—Salma Taman, Alejandra Carrillo, Bailey Jörk, and Iryna Bondar—are creating work that directly responds to contemporary political and social crises, including the war in Gaza, immigration, and political division. Their art, ranging from Taman's Arabic calligraphy painting promoting forgiveness to Carrillo's digital drawing protesting a migrant detention center, serves as a form of personal and communal expression in a fraught global climate.

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Can You Climb a Ladder? A Conversation with Yvonne Garcia

Yvonne Garcia, owner and director of Houston's oldest operating gallery, Hooks-Epstein Galleries, discusses her journey from aspiring actor to gallery leader in a new interview. She details her initial career in acting and talent representation, her return to the art world through roles at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston and Sicardi Gallery, and her fateful hiring by pioneering gallerist Geri Hooks in 2006.

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Hometown exhibition is full-circle moment for artist who grew up in Lochgelly

Artist Hayley Matthews is holding an exhibition of her paintings at the Lochgelly Centre, the same community center she attended as a child. The show represents a significant personal milestone for Matthews, who transitioned from a beauty business owner to a full-time artist after discovering painting during the COVID-19 lockdown.

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Jersey Artist Registry presents works by over 30 artists in exhibit at Oyster Point Hotel

The Jersey Artist Registry (JAR) is presenting "Uncharted Territory," an exhibition featuring over 50 works by 31 New Jersey artists at The Oyster Point Hotel in Red Bank. Curated by JAR founder Ellen Martin, the show runs from May 8 through June 29, 2026, and includes a diverse range of styles and media, from surreal photography to geometric abstraction and mystical fractals.

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article local schedule Apr 21, 2026 visibility 4 link 3 artists, 1 gallery

Photography of Stephen Texiera at Amherst Town Hall Art Gallery

The Amherst Town Hall Art Gallery will host an exhibition of giclée prints by local photographer Stephen Texeira, opening on April 23rd. The show coincides with the return of Amherst Arts Night Plus, and the public is invited to a free reception with the artist that evening, featuring refreshments and music.

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article local schedule Apr 20, 2026 visibility 1

Call for entries for 77th Grand Detour Arts Festival underway

The Grand Detour Arts Festival committee is now accepting applications from artists for its 77th annual event, scheduled for September 13 at the John Deere Historic Site. The juried show is open to all artists and artisans working in original media, including painting, sculpture, jewelry, and crafts, and features cash awards and a Best of Show prize with no sales commission charged. Applications for a separate student art exhibit are also being accepted, with submissions due by August 22.

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article local schedule Apr 20, 2026 visibility 3 link 6 artists, 1 gallery

Graduating Seniors, LSAA Artists' Works on Display

Northern Michigan University's DeVos Art Museum is hosting two concurrent exhibitions. The first is the NMU School of Art & Design Senior Exhibition, featuring capstone projects from graduating seniors across various media, with a closing ceremony on May 1. The second is "Celebrating Legacy: Lake Superior Art Association in the Permanent Collection," a group show marking the LSAA's 75th anniversary by displaying works by past and present members from the museum's holdings.

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article local schedule Apr 20, 2026 visibility 3 link 2 artists, 1 gallery

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.

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Rutherglen exhibition highlights creativty of local artists

A community-led exhibition titled 'We Are Rutherglen' is being held at the Number 18 Venue in Rutherglen, Scotland. The show features work from 14 local artists across various media, including painting, drawing, and sculpture, and is part of the town's 900th-anniversary celebrations. Entry is free, with several viewing dates remaining in April.

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CCA Derry hosts ‘Glimmers’ the first solo exhibition by Yasmine Robinson

Artist Yasmine Robinson has opened her first solo exhibition, titled 'Glimmers,' at the Centre for Contemporary Art (CCA) in Derry. The exhibition features abstract works inspired by the North West landscape, capturing moments of optimistic feeling she describes as 'glimmers,' a term from psychotherapy.

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