Indiana University of Pennsylvania's University Museum is hosting an upcoming artist talk and exhibition that focuses on stagecraft, highlighting the intersection of visual art and theatrical design. The event will feature artists and designers who create sets, costumes, and props for the stage, showcasing their work in the museum space.
Keith Brymer Jones, the renowned ceramicist and judge of the popular television series The Great Pottery Throwdown, is debuting his first major solo exhibition. Hosted at a gallery in Guildford, the showcase marks a significant transition for the artist from the television screen to a formal gallery setting.
Fermanagh-born artist Rachael Johnson is set to debut her solo exhibition, "Pareidolia," at the Strule Arts Centre in Omagh. Running from May 1 to May 30, the show features a collection of mixed-media works that utilize paint, ink, charcoal, and organic materials to explore the psychological phenomenon of finding meaning in random patterns. The exhibition serves as a retrospective of sorts, blending new creations with selected pieces from her diverse career.
Wahlburgers in Fenway celebrated World Art Day this past Wednesday by hosting a one-day community-driven event. The gathering focused on local engagement and creative expression within the Fenway neighborhood.
The Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery has issued an open call for its Annual Juried Summer Exhibition, titled "Sight and Sound." This year’s theme celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Crowsnest Pass Community Orchestra by inviting artists to explore the intersection of visual art and music. Submissions are open to all artists until May 31, with a jury selecting approximately 16 participants based on originality, composition, and thematic relevance.
Artist Santiago Galeas is presenting his first solo museum exhibition, "Entre Raíces y Alas" (Between Roots and Wings), at the Philadelphia Magic Gardens. The showcase features a series of portraits and landscapes that explore the intersection of queer identity, the first-generation immigrant experience, and the concept of diaspora. Galeas, a graduate of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and the New York Academy of Fine Arts, utilizes symbolic imagery and intimate interviews with his subjects to capture the vulnerability and essence of the queer Latin American community.
Seven Bachelor of Fine Arts candidates from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls are set to present their capstone exhibitions at the Kleinpell Fine Arts Gallery from April 13 to May 1. The showcase features a diverse range of media including ceramics, oil painting, photography, and interactive installations, representing the culmination of the students' undergraduate artistic development.
The Gallery Lake Forest has unveiled "Wax Poetic," a solo exhibition featuring the encaustic works of Deerfield-based artist Karen Ross. This marks Ross’s first solo showcase in Lake Forest, highlighting her mastery of the ancient and technically demanding medium of encaustic painting, which involves using heated beeswax and pigments. The exhibition focuses on themes of emergence and the seasonal transition of spring, drawing parallels between the natural world and the physical process of layering and revealing wax.
The London Jesuit Centre is hosting "Paintings of Prayer and Protest," an exhibition featuring the works of artists Helen Elwes and Martin Jarvis. The show coincides with a special Mass for the Care of Creation at Farm St Church in Mayfair, marking the anniversary of Pope Francis' death. Both artists, members of Christian Climate Action and the Laudato Si' Movement, present works that blend ecological activism with spiritual devotion, including painted banners used in climate marches and contemporary icons addressing rainforest devastation.
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.
The Bay County Public Library in Panama City, Florida, is hosting the Audubon Art Exhibit throughout April and May 2026. This showcase features bird-themed photography and original paintings created by ten members and associates of the Bay County Audubon Society, including artists such as Bonnie Brant and Earl Henderson. A public reception on April 14 will allow the community to engage with the creators and learn about the intersection of local art and wildlife conservation.
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 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 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.
The Museum of the Southwest in Midland, Texas, has announced a solo exhibition of sculptor Ken Womack titled “GIANT,” running from June 11 to September 13, 2026. The show will feature 23 large-scale works, including his signature “Texas Toast” sculpture and the interactive “Brolaroid” camera. The exhibition marks Womack’s first solo museum show and serves as a five-year retrospective of his pop-culture-influenced Americana works.
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.