The Montrose Center for the Arts (MCA) is currently hosting its Youth Invitational Art Exhibit, a showcase dedicated to the creative output of local students. The exhibition features a diverse range of media and styles, highlighting the artistic talents of young people within the community and providing them with a professional platform to display their work.
Incarcerated artists at the Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center in Bonne Terre are showcasing their work in a major exhibition titled "Expressions from Within" at the St. Louis University Museum of Art. The display features approximately 130 pieces, including drawings, paintings, and mixed-media works created through St. Louis University’s Prison Arts and Education Program. Led by artist-in-residence Stan Chisholm, the program provides an open studio environment where participants like Rey Hernandez and James Merritt can develop their technical skills and explore creative expression outside the rigors of prison life.
The Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum in San Diego has opened a new exhibition that blends traditional Japanese aesthetics with contemporary artistic innovation. The show, curated by a museum professional, features works that reinterpret classic forms and concepts through modern materials and perspectives.
The Vacaville Art Gallery is preparing to host its annual "Set the Table" event, a fundraiser and exhibition where artists create and display unique table settings. The event serves as a key financial driver for the non-profit gallery, supporting its year-round operations and community programming. Meanwhile, MI Art Studios in Fairfield is opening a new exhibition titled "Beyond Time," featuring works by local artists that explore themes of temporality and memory.
Germany's Federal Foreign Office issued a formal warning to the Goethe-Institut in Ramallah for hosting an exhibition by Palestinian artist Jumana Emil Abboud. The warning, delivered via letter, criticized the institute for displaying Abboud's work, which includes themes related to the Palestinian experience, suggesting it could be seen as endorsing a political position and might violate the institute's mandate of cultural diplomacy.
The Manx Easter Art Exhibition has opened at the Hodgson Loom Gallery in Laxey, Isle of Man. The annual show features over 200 works from more than 50 local artists, described as a vibrant and colorful display of painting, printmaking, and sculpture.
The article provides a weekly roundup of current and upcoming art exhibitions and gallery displays across Boulder County, Colorado. It lists various venues, featured artists, and opening dates for shows at local galleries, museums, and community art centers.
Students from Chelsea High School and other local schools have their artwork displayed in a community exhibition at the Chelsea Public Library. The show, titled "Chelsea Through Our Eyes," features paintings, drawings, and mixed-media pieces created by young artists.
Northampton artist Michaela Stock has installed an exhibition titled 'Linescapes' at the city's senior center. The show features her unique dry erase marker drawings on large panels, creating intricate, temporary landscapes that will be erased at the end of the run.
Finn Brantley, a student at Chaparral High School in Killeen ISD, has had his artwork titled "Chrono" selected for the Texas Art Education Association’s Spring Exhibition. The piece will be displayed at the Bullock Texas State History Museum in Austin alongside works from other high-achieving students across the state ranging from Pre-K to 12th grade.
Elementary, middle, and high school students from the Carson City School District participated in the annual Nevada Artists Association (NAA) Art Show, displaying their artwork at the NAA Gallery. The event featured a wide range of student-created pieces, celebrating the artistic talents of young people within the community.
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.
A student artist from Bluffton High School (BHS) has been selected to have their work displayed in the Governor's Youth Art Exhibition. This is a significant honor recognizing artistic talent at the state level.
The Margate Art Museum is set to host its annual Open Art Exhibition on March 27, featuring a diverse range of works from approximately 25 local artists. The event, organized by the Ray Nkonyeni Municipality, will include a meet-the-artist session and showcase various mediums such as sculpture, painting, and mixed media. Notable participants include established figures like Marianna Radley and Celeste van der Merwe, alongside emerging talents like Emihle Sikobi.
The Art of the African Diaspora (AOTAD) celebrates its 29th year with a series of satellite exhibitions across the Bay Area, including a dual-gallery showcase at Studio 23 and Resistance Press 510 in Alameda. Curated by Eric Murphy and Yolanda Cotton Turner, the exhibitions feature works by artists such as George Bernard, Sonia Roberts, and Darrin Westmore. The program is supplemented by artist interviews hosted by the Tradition Café Podcast, providing deeper insight into the personal histories and cultural memories behind the contemporary Black art on display.
York College of Pennsylvania is hosting its annual York Community Art Scholars Exhibition at Marketview Arts, featuring works by local high school students. The participants were selected by faculty from the college’s fine arts and graphic design departments following an initial display during a downtown art walk.
The Friends of the Yellow Barn Studio is set to host its 27th Juried High School Exhibition this March at Gallery B in Bethesda. This annual event showcases a curated selection of visual artworks created by local high school students, providing a professional platform for emerging young talent to display their skills to the public.
The Springville Museum of Art is currently hosting its 54th annual Utah All-State High School Art Show, featuring a record-breaking 1,000 submissions this year. A panel of twelve judges selected 352 works across categories including painting, drawing, 3D/mixed media, photography, and digital art. The exhibition occupies the museum's entire first floor, utilizing diverse display methods such as salon-style themed walls and ceiling-mounted installations to showcase the breadth of young talent across the state.
Landscape artist and tutor Jacs Harris is launching a new children's art exhibition at The Sessions House in Spalding to encourage creative expression among local youth. The event features three age categories ranging from toddlers to teenagers, offering prizes for each group and providing a public platform for young creators to display their work.
Actress Emma Samms, best known for her role as Holly Sutton on General Hospital, has launched her debut solo art exhibition at The Sub Rooms in Stroud, Gloucestershire. The show marks a significant transition for Samms, who recently converted her coach house into a dedicated studio to move beyond private commissions into public display. The exhibition features a mix of her traditional, detailed pen-and-ink animal portraits alongside new, large-scale abstract paintings.
The Art Gallery at the University of West Florida (TAG) is launching its annual juried exhibition, "TAGGED," which runs from March 5 to March 12. This showcase is open to the entire UWF student body, providing a professional platform for students across various disciplines to display their work. The event kicks off with an opening ceremony on March 5 that includes the presentation of juried awards, departmental achievements, and community-sponsored scholarships.
The New York State Museum in Albany has launched a comprehensive $150 million modernization project funded by the state. Led by new director Jennifer Saunders and supported by Governor Kathy Hochul, the initiative includes infrastructure upgrades, the formation of a visioning task force, and a plan to double the number of annual major exhibitions. The project aims to update the museum's aging displays with more interactive technology and contemporary narratives, beginning with a Barbie retrospective and an upcoming exhibition marking the 250th anniversary of the United States.
The Hope Art Machine is set to launch its annual exhibition, "Retrospective 17," running from March 1 to March 27 across two venues: the Hope Art Gallery and the Blue Moose Coffee House. The showcase features diverse works from over 20 artists, including teachers and students, spanning mediums such as ceramics, watercolors, acrylics, and paper art. An opening reception is scheduled for March 7, providing a platform for the community to engage with local creators and learn about the studio's educational offerings.
The Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River is hosting "Black Infinity House," an immersive exhibition curated by August Oaks that showcases the work of over 30 Black Oregon-based artists. The installation is designed as a domestic space featuring a studio, living room, and porch, displaying a diverse range of media including fabric art, wood-burned illustrations, painted portraits, and handmade jewelry.
The 38th annual Young At Art (YAA) exhibition has opened at the Wailoa Center in Hilo, showcasing 125 juried artworks created by K-12 students from 18 schools across Hawaii Island. This year's theme, "SHIFT," prompted young artists to explore concepts of change and transition through various mediums. The event marks a significant return to a centralized venue and a new collaboration between the East Hawaii Cultural Center (EHCC) and the Wailoa Center, following years of decentralized satellite displays during the pandemic.
The Margaret Stonewall Wooldridge Hamblet Thesis Exhibitions, titled "In No Particular Order: Senior Show 2026," will open on April 10, 2026, at Vanderbilt University's Space 204 galleries. The showcase features the thesis work of ten graduating senior art majors: Caitlin Nitschke, Kira Tannenbaum, Lin Morales, Dorothy Chen, Paige Restel, Megan Grosse, Remi Marcus, Isaac Bevin Boakye, Izabella Burghardt, and Rubric Barredo. The opening coincides with a department-wide open house at the E. Bronson Ingram Studio Arts Center, displaying work from students across all art classes.
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.
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.
The City of San Antonio's Department of Arts & Culture has opened a new exhibition titled 'Built on Legacy: Artists of San Antonio' at the Culture Commons Gallery. The show features 23 artists, both living and deceased, whose work in prints, sculpture, and installation represents the evolution of the city's art scene over the last fifty years.
A new exhibition titled "Local Life: A Retrospective" is on display at the Sussex Emmaus community in Portslade, featuring the work of Sussex artist Monica Long. The two-week show, running from February 10 to February 21, presents 29 paintings donated by Long's daughter Jacqueline, capturing everyday scenes from memory and small sketches made in cafés, on buses, and at concerts.