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article local schedule May 17, 2026 visibility 12 link 3 artists, 1 gallery

Raven’s Heart Gallery Summer Show Brings Live Art and Community to Kanab

Raven’s Heart Gallery in Kanab, Utah, will host its Summer Show on June 13, 2026, from 1–4 PM at 57 W. Center St. The free, interactive event features live art-making demonstrations by a roster of Southern Utah artists, including Gail Alger (acrylic animal painting), Angela Woods (oil painting), Rebekka Anderson (color reduction linocut printmaking), Ken Ragsdale (basket illusion technique on wood), David Lane (astrophotography), James Mosdell (lapidary work with Grand Canyon Opal), Ellie Mae Clough (mixed media on encaustic wax), and Gary Kalpakoff (wild mustang photography and metal sculpture). The signature artwork is Gail Alger's 'Raven in Flowers,' and large-scale oil paintings from Cyrus Mejía's 'The Vicktory Dog' and 'Mill Dogs Revenge' collections will also be on view. The gallery, home to more than 30 regional artists, will transform into a working studio with easels, paints, cameras, lapidary equipment, and printmaking presses.

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article local schedule May 12, 2026 visibility 12 link 1 artist, 1 gallery

A Walk in the Cypress: Evolving at Cypress Art Gallery in May

The Cypress Art Gallery, operated by the Lompoc Valley Art Association, is presenting a new exhibition titled "A Walk in the Cypress: Evolving" during May. The show features works by local member artists and reflects the gallery's ongoing commitment to community engagement and artistic growth in the Lompoc and Santa Ynez Valley region.

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museum exhibitions schedule May 5, 2026 visibility 16 link 8 artists, 1 gallery

Beloved Arts Gallery In The Woodlands Wants You To Look Through Glass — Showcasing a Vital Material

Ardest Gallery in The Woodlands, Texas, is presenting "Thresholds," a juried exhibition curated by Austin-based glass artist Malina Cipleu, running through May 30. The show features kiln-formed glass works from Texas artists, with first place awarded to Deborah Ellington for "Encased in Time III," second place to Mary Torres for "Polka Dot Jungle," and third place to Sandi Neiman for "River Dreams." Gallery owner Julie Verville hosted the opening and awarded ribbons, while Cipleu's curatorial statement explores glass as a material of transition and connection.

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article local schedule Apr 26, 2026 visibility 15 link 1 artist, 1 gallery

Prairie photography and Fantastical Art featured at EAGM

Two exhibitions are currently on view at the Estevan Art Gallery and Museum (EAGM) in Saskatchewan, Canada. One features prairie landscape and wildlife photography by Nicola Dare, while the other presents colorful, fantastical sculptures and drawings by Kristin Teetaert in a show titled "A Selection of Specimens." Both exhibitions run through the end of May, offering visitors contrasting artistic experiences from realistic nature imagery to imaginative, biomorphic forms.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 25, 2026 visibility 15 link 2 artists, 1 gallery

Bondi exhibition ‘Holding Light’ turns grief into collective response

Four months after the Bondi Beach terror attack that killed 15 people during a Chanukah celebration, a major exhibition titled 'Holding Light' has opened at Bondi Pavilion Art Gallery. Curated by Shalom Collective and supported by Waverley Council, the show brings together 29 artists and 28 works selected through a community call-out, spanning visual art, installation, and digital media. Artists including Ella Dreyfus, Munganbana Norman Miller, Beck Feiner, Bibi Solimani, and David Solomons respond to themes of loss, memory, courage, and hope, with works such as Dreyfus's 'Nature Morte – Zikaron' documenting the spontaneous memorial near the beachfront.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 25, 2026 visibility 17 link 2 artists, 1 gallery

Photography exhibit at Estevan art gallery showcases SE landscape

The Estevan Art Gallery and Museum (EAGM) in Saskatchewan is hosting two new exhibits until May 29: 'Below the Tree Line' by Nicole Adair and 'Selection of Specimens' by Kristin Teetaert. Adair's photography explores the landscapes of southeast Saskatchewan, highlighting the region's prairie environment, native plants, and wildlife. Teetaert's exhibit features drawings, felt sculptures, and painted tiles inspired by botany and nature, emphasizing interconnection and playfulness.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 22, 2026 visibility 9 link 2 artists, 1 gallery

25/8 Art Gallery – when blue meets blue

Artist Joanna Tam's solo exhibition "when blue meets blue" opened at the 25/8 Art Gallery on April 13, 2026. The show, presented in partnership with the Harvard Square Business Association and Intercontinental Management, features photographic works and installations exploring the ocean and sky as motifs tied to migration, memory, and the complex duality of nature. Tam, who grew up in Hong Kong and moved to the US, draws from personal experience to create a space for meditation on comfort, freedom, trauma, and tension.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 22, 2026 visibility 8 link 1 artist, 1 gallery

The Allure of the Visible: new painting exhibition

Gloria Gallery in Nicosia is presenting a new solo painting exhibition titled 'The Allure of the Visible' by Cypriot artist Silia Philippou. The exhibition opens with an inauguration by the Greek ambassador and runs from April 24 to May 15, featuring a new body of work that continues the artist's exploration of nature, colour, and light.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 20, 2026 visibility 10 link 1 artist, 1 gallery

Finlandia Art Gallery to present ‘Liminal Sanctuaries’ exhibit

The Finlandia Art Gallery in Hancock, Michigan, will open a new exhibition titled 'Liminal Sanctuaries,' featuring the work of artist Bonnie Loukus. The show consists of oil paintings depicting wildlife and natural settings, including a notable piece of a sandhill crane, each intended to convey a story about solitude and connection with nature.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 16, 2026 visibility 15 link 3 artists, 1 gallery

East Coast painter dives into life, water and legacy in new exhibition

East Coast artist Prudence Davis has unveiled her latest exhibition, "Going with the Flow," at the Matawhero Art Gallery. The collection features a series of paintings deeply inspired by the local landscape and the artist's personal connection to the ocean. Davis, who comes from a significant artistic lineage, uses this body of work to explore her environment through fluid, nature-focused compositions.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 16, 2026 visibility 15 link 1 artist, 1 gallery

New Williamson Art Gallery exhibition celebrates ‘The Garden as Muse’

The Williamson Art Gallery and Museum in Birkenhead has announced a major upcoming exhibition titled 'The Garden as Muse,' scheduled to open in May 2026. The show explores the garden as a profound source of artistic inspiration, featuring a mix of prominent loans and rarely seen works from the gallery’s permanent collection. A centerpiece of the exhibition is E. A. Hornel’s 'The Wounded Butterfly,' which exemplifies the artist's signature style of blending naturalism with decorative, textured surfaces.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 11, 2026 visibility 14 link 4 artists, 1 gallery

Whitefield Art Collective celebrates ninth edition of its annual festival

The Whitefield Art Collective has launched its ninth annual edition in Bengaluru, transforming the VR Bengaluru mall into a sprawling public art gallery. This year's festival, themed around 'Sustain,' features over 100 artworks including sculptures, paintings, and installations created by both established artists and students from prestigious institutions like the Government College of Fine Arts and the Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath. The event includes a diverse program of photography workshops, live painting, and musical performances, anchored by a signature 'Wearable Art' fashion show.

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article local schedule Apr 9, 2026 visibility 13 link 1 artist, 1 gallery

Once Upon a Frame to Host Artist Paul Kauffman’s Latest Opening on April 18

Solana Beach art gallery and custom frame shop Once Upon a Frame is set to host an opening reception for Southern California artist Paul Kauffman on April 18. The exhibition, titled “In The Presence of Color,” will showcase Kauffman’s recent paintings and include a live painting demonstration, music, and refreshments. The show explores the artist's unique background, balancing his experiences in a Catholic seminary with his time working in a family carnival.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 8, 2026 visibility 11 link 1 artist, 1 gallery

Exhibition of Chebykin’s work has opened in Kyiv: from intimate drawings to images of war and nation

The National Museum “Kyiv Art Gallery” has launched a major exhibition titled “Andriy Chebykin. MASTER AND WORKSHOP” to celebrate the 80th birthday of the renowned Ukrainian graphic artist and educator. The show features a comprehensive range of Chebykin’s work, from his classic 1970s etchings and 1990s nudes to recent pieces created during the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, such as “The Enemy Was Shot Down Over Tatarka.” Uniquely, the exhibition also includes works by his former students, highlighting his 55-year legacy at the National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture.

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article local schedule Apr 8, 2026 visibility 13 link 3 artists, 1 gallery

“Do it together”: Fine Arts seniors pair to explore presence, reflection in senior show

Emporia State University seniors Sydney Hickman and Michael Kidwell debuted their collaborative Bachelor of Fine Arts senior exhibition, "All That Remains," at the Eppink Art Gallery. The show features a dialogue between Hickman’s quilt-inspired ceramics and mosaics, which explore domesticity and femininity, and Kidwell’s nature-oriented paintings and wood displays that reflect on his Kansas upbringing and identity.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 7, 2026 visibility 17 link 4 artists, 1 gallery

'Held in Motion': Emerging artists explore identity

Sanat Art Gallery in Karachi has launched "Held in Motion," a group exhibition featuring emerging artists Behzad Ahmed Warsi, Laiba Abid, Ronaque Ali, and Shahzad Baloch. The showcase utilizes diverse mediums, including oil on canvas and watercolor, to explore themes of human identity, social fluidity, and the preservation of memory. From Abid’s blurred portraits of the multifaceted self to Ali’s nostalgic documentation of disappearing rural traditions, the collection emphasizes the subjective nature of the human experience.

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article local schedule Apr 7, 2026 visibility 14 link 3 artists, 2 galleries

White City artist Jacob Fry debuts first colorful public art show

Jacob Fry, a White City-based carpenter and self-taught artist, debuted his first public exhibition on March 20 at Central Art Gallery in Medford. Known as "The Wayward Hare," Fry transitioned from lifelong black-and-white sketching to a vibrant, multi-media practice involving spray paint, acrylics, and paint pens. The show features abstract, colorful depictions of the natural world, including signature pieces like "Great Blue Heron" and "The Patient Fox."

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article local schedule Apr 6, 2026 visibility 12 link 2 artists, 1 gallery

ARTISTS ADAM RUSSELL & KELLY LEVER RETURN TO JAG GALLERY WITH ‘COASTLINE’

Artists Adam Russell and Kelly Lever, the duo behind Key West Pottery, are reuniting for a joint exhibition titled 'Coastline' at JAG Gallery in Key West. Opening April 8, the show features a collection of paintings that explore the intersection of land and sea, drawing inspiration from the couple's global travels. While the two maintain distinct individual styles, the works reflect a creative collision born from their shared studio practice and personal partnership.

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article local schedule Mar 4, 2026 visibility 17 link 2 artists, 2 galleries

First Fridays Gallery Openings for Red Deer

The city of Red Deer is launching its March 'First Fridays' gallery cycle, featuring a series of exhibition openings across several local venues. Highlights include Jessica Symons’ landscape exhibition "Upon Return" at the Red Deer Arts Council Community Gallery, a group show titled "Alberta Animals and Their Homes" by the Red Deer Art Club at the Marjorie Wood Gallery, and the mixed-media installation "Anima Motrix V.2.0" by Trudy Golley and Paul Leathers at Viewpoint Gallery.

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article local schedule Jan 18, 2026 visibility 21 link 1 artist, 1 gallery

Santa Maria’s Betteravia Gallery seeking art submissions

The Santa Barbara County Office of Arts and Culture, in partnership with the Santa Barbara County Arts Commission, has announced an open call for local artists to submit works for "Post-Wild: Nature in the 21st Century," a juried exhibition at the Betteravia Art Gallery in Santa Maria. The online submission window runs from January 19 to February 15, 2026, with no application fee; selected artists will be notified in early March, and a public opening reception is scheduled for May 21. The exhibition seeks small-format works across mediums—including traditional and digital art, photography, and conceptual pieces—that address themes of environmental change, urbanization, and human impact on natural spaces.

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article local schedule Dec 3, 2025 visibility 7 link 2 artists, 1 gallery

Vincent showcase local art with new library lounge gallery

The City of Vincent in Australia has launched a new community arts program that transforms its library lounge into a gallery space for local emerging and under-represented artists. The first exhibitor is local artist and storyteller Brad Martin, who will present his joyful paintings and drawings, including his signature Grumpy Bug series, at a free opening night on December 4.

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museum exhibitions schedule Oct 1, 2025 visibility 17 link 1 artist, 1 gallery

‘Birds and Blooms’: This art exhibition explores Milwaukee’s nature and tile-making history

Milwaukee tile artist Ben Tyjeski has opened his first solo exhibition, 'Birds and Blooms,' at the Grove Gallery in Milwaukee, running through October 18. The show features 40 handmade faience tile panels depicting native flora and fauna, inspired by the historic ornamentation of Milwaukee's Wells Building and the artist's explorations of local parks and natural spaces. Tyjeski, who previously wrote about Milwaukee's historic faience tiles and architectural terra cotta, uses a wet-clay carving and hand-glazing process to create intricate, nature-themed designs.

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article local schedule May 21, 2026 visibility 7 link 1 artist, 2 galleries

Artist Brad Chapman Bleau seeks community connections

Artist and educator Brad Chapman Bleau, a graduate of Massachusetts College of Art and Design and Goddard College, discusses his multifaceted career in a recent interview. Bleau works as an adjunct professor at Worcester State University and assistant director of the Mary Cosgrove Dolphin Art Gallery, while also curating the Worcester Center for Crafts Hot Night in the City exhibition. He creates mixed-media "junk paintings" using vintage objects and ephemera, sells art at Almanac Market in Paxton, and teaches a nature-based art class at Turn Back Time farm and forest education center.

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museum exhibitions schedule May 15, 2026 visibility 8 link 5 artists, 1 gallery

New Midland exhibit explores landscapes, memory and reflection

A new exhibition titled 'Seen/Unseen' has opened at the Midland Cultural Centre in Ontario, curated by Gayle Fortin. It features immersive fibre installations, atmospheric landscapes, and abstract works by four artists from The October Collective: Charlotte Williams, Amy Bagshaw, Pauline Bradshaw, and Lindsay Smail. Highlights include Bagshaw's site-specific fibre installation using industrial materials, an interactive 'Grounded Echoes Cairn' where visitors add inscribed stones, and QR codes linking to artists' stories. The exhibition runs alongside a Members' Exhibition and a community mural celebrating Quest Art School + Gallery's 30th anniversary.

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article local schedule May 9, 2026 source 2 sources visibility 17 link 2 artists

Wexford artist selected to feature artwork at prestigious exhibition – ‘I wasn’t expecting it to get through’

Wexford artist Kate Kos has been selected to exhibit her painting 'Gunnera & Hemlock' at the 196th Royal Hibernian Academy (RHA) exhibition in Dublin, which runs from May 25 to August 9, 2025. The mixed media piece, created during the Doneraile ArtFest in North Cork, won first prize and the People's Choice award at that festival. Kos also recently relocated her studio and gallery from St. Michael's Road to McDermott Street in Gorey, celebrating both milestones with an opening event attended by locals.

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article local schedule Apr 21, 2026 source 2 sources visibility 11 link 1 artist

Penn State Altoona to exhibit artwork by visual arts senior Makenzie Kunkle

Penn State Altoona will present "Unmuting the Noise," an exhibition of work by visual arts senior Makenzie Kunkle, from April 30 to May 7 in the Sheetz Gallery. A public reception will be held on April 30 in the Titelman Study.

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article policy schedule Apr 7, 2026 source 2 sources visibility 17 link 1 artist

UNT dean said fears of political repercussions led to removal of art exhibit, leaked transcripts show

Leaked transcripts from the University of North Texas (UNT) reveal that Dean Karen Hutzel attributed the abrupt cancellation of artist Victor “Marka27” Quiñonez’s exhibition to fears of political retaliation. The show, titled “Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá,” was shuttered shortly after opening at the CVAD Gallery without an initial public explanation. The transcripts indicate that administrators feared the provocative nature of the work—specifically pieces addressing incarceration and deportation—could lead Texas Republican lawmakers to slash university funding or eliminate programs, following a pattern of ideological clashes at other state institutions.

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museum exhibitions schedule May 7, 2026 visibility 16 link 1 artist

𓇽𓇽𓇽 CATALINA BAUER: EL VOLCÁN, LA BALLENA Y OTROS MUNDOS 𓇽𓇽𓇽

Chilean artist Catalina Bauer presents her exhibition "El volcán, la ballena y otros mundos" at the Sala Capilla of Centro Cultural Montecarmelo in Santiago de Chile, 2026. The show features an immersive installation centered on a whale-like sculptural form that has beached inside the chapel, surrounded by cosmic and natural elements such as stars, ferns, and maranta plants, creating a dreamlike ecosystem that invites tactile and contemplative engagement.

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museum exhibitions schedule May 20, 2026 visibility 10 link 1 artist, 1 gallery

River Arts Presents Colors of Nature by Artist Mark Christopher

River Arts in Damariscotta, Maine, presents "Colors of Nature," a solo exhibition by artist Mark Christopher. The show features his luminous oil paintings of Maine landscapes and detailed wood and stone bird carvings, running from May 14 to June 2. Christopher, a wildlife biologist and award-winning wildfowl carver, brings a scientific precision to his artistic depictions of nature.

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museum exhibitions schedule May 11, 2026 visibility 12

Exit Homo?

Hua Wang and Emanuel Heim are presenting their dual exhibition "Natural Inversions" in Berlin, curated by John Silvis. The show features abstract queer painting, sculptural installations, and explores themes of perception, materiality, and transformation. An artist talk moderated by Monopol editor Sebastian Frenzel accompanies the exhibition, where the artists discuss transhumanism, artificial intelligence, spirituality, and how technology is reshaping our understanding of being human.

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