Artist Zachary Pullen is hosting a special event at his exhibition in Casper, Wyoming, featuring live music and an opportunity for attendees to gain insights directly from the artist. The event combines a viewing of Pullen's artwork with a musical performance and personal commentary.
The Center, an LGBTQ community organization, hosted an art exhibition in observance of Transgender Day of Visibility. The event featured works by transgender and non-binary artists, aiming to celebrate their identities and contributions to the art world.
The Athens-Clarke County community is hosting an Artist in Residence exhibition featuring the work of artists Anne McInnis and Liz Given. The event showcases the creative output developed during their residency period.
Keya Tama, a curator and artist, has organized an international art exhibition on the rooftop of The Tampa EDITION hotel. The show features works by artists from various countries, transforming the luxury hotel's space into a temporary gallery.
A contemporary art exhibition in the United Kingdom has sparked significant controversy and accusations of antisemitism. Critics, including prominent Jewish organizations, allege that specific artworks and imagery within the show perpetuate harmful stereotypes and tropes about Jewish people, leading to calls for its closure or modification.
Kansas City’s spring art season features a diverse lineup of exhibitions across several key local venues, highlighting regional talent and identity-driven narratives. Notable shows include a group exhibition by the Kansas City Art Institute’s AAPI Association at Leedy-Voulkos Art Center and a collaborative project between Kansas City and Chicago galleries titled "Queer Ecologies II" at the Charlotte Street Foundation, which explores the intersection of queer identity and environmental science.
WaterFire Providence has issued an open call for artists to participate in "America, Unfinished?!", a major group exhibition scheduled for the summer of 2026. Hosted at the 15,000-square-foot WaterFire Arts Center, the show seeks large-scale installations, multimedia works, and performances that explore the United States as an evolving and unresolved project. The curatorial framework focuses on themes of labor, migration, identity, and material culture within the context of the American landscape.
The Prison Creative Arts Project (PCAP) at the University of Michigan has launched its 30th annual Exhibition of Artists in Michigan Prisons at the Duderstadt Center Gallery. The landmark show features 872 artworks created by 613 incarcerated individuals across 26 Michigan correctional facilities, making it the largest and longest-running program of its kind in the United States. The opening event included a celebration program with performances and testimonials from artists who credit the program with providing vital creative direction and personal transformation.
The University of the West of England (UWC) is hosting an art exhibition this Saturday. The event will feature works from students and local artists, providing a platform for emerging talent and community engagement.
The Bob Guy Gallery has officially opened at Y Dolydd, Llanfyllin Workhouse, named in honor of the late Welsh wood engraver, artist, and musician. The gallery’s inauguration on St David’s Day featured the launch of 'Cydweithio – Collaborate,' an exhibition exploring the intersection of visual art and poetry, reflecting Guy’s own history of collaborative creative practice.
Central Oregon Community College is hosting two distinct art exhibitions across its campuses this spring. The Barber Library Rotunda Gallery in Bend will feature "Satsumas on the Moon," a series of abstract paintings by local artist and OSU-Cascades instructor Andrew C.M. Lorish, while the Redmond campus is showcasing a 32-piece collection of digital and ink works by student Wick L. Dundon.
Artlink has launched the 2026 Art Detour season in Arizona with the 13th annual Art D’Core Gala and the opening of the “PRISM Exhibition” at Biltmore Fashion Park. The month-long celebration features a diverse showcase of works from 18 local artists, spanning mediums such as sculpture, digital art, painting, and textiles. The exhibition serves as the flagship event for a series of community-focused programming running throughout March designed to connect creators with local businesses and patrons.
The Flint Institute of Arts Museum & Art School is hosting the opening reception for 'Shaping Community & Shifting Narratives,' an exhibition featuring works by 12 women artists of African descent aged 60 and older. Representing the communities of Flint, Lansing, and Detroit, the show includes a diverse range of media such as ceramics, painting, glass, and fiber arts. A special tribute will be included for the late textile artist Ernestine Bains, whose legacy is being carried forward by her granddaughter, Camille Baines.
The Orange Community Art Guild (OCAG), a nonprofit founded in October 2024 by Britt Samuels, has established a growing network for local artists in Old Towne Orange. By partnering with local businesses like Wine and Wax and Cafe Zocalo, the guild provides exhibition spaces for creators and reinvests its profits into community initiatives, including youth art workshops. Upcoming projects include a photography exhibition by Orlando Suero at Citrus City Grille and a book release event featuring Prince’s long-time art director, Steve Parke.
The Tahoe Art League Gallery is hosting an opening reception for its Spring Art Show this Friday, February 27, in South Lake Tahoe. The event features works from 21 local artists and includes a live violin performance by participating artist Mel Smothers. The exhibition is free to the public and will remain on display through May 24.
Service users from Rehab Care Castlerea and Roscommon are presenting a special art exhibition at the Roscommon Library. Running from February 18th to February 28th, the showcase features a variety of creative works produced by individuals within the care program.
The Historical Museum at Fort Missoula is launching "Treasure Trove," a special exhibition commemorating the institution's 50th anniversary. The show features local artists, including narrative painter April Werle, who were invited to select historical artifacts from the museum's "Everyday Treasures" gallery and reimagine them through their own contemporary artistic lenses.
Bridge Street Studios, a cornerstone of the Dundalk arts community, is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a special group exhibition titled "The things that matter most are the things that can’t be seen." Hosted at the Basement Gallery in An Táin Arts Centre, the show features works from current studio members including Orlaith Cullinane, Rachel Tinneswood, and Sarah McKenna, among others.
The Woodlands Arts Council (TWAC) is presenting its first collective exhibition, titled 'Quietly Made,' from February 10 to April 30, 2026. The show features three women artists—Jennifer Claussen, Jodi Walsh, and Brenda J. Bunten-Schloesser—who work with clay, fiber, and salvaged natural materials, emphasizing slow, tactile processes.
Artist Chris Moss is organizing the Eastside 11 Art Crawl, a free, multi-venue art event in Savannah, Georgia, with an opening reception scheduled for Valentine's Day. The event aims to showcase local artists across various businesses and includes a map for self-guided tours.
Student artists at Emory University are exhibiting works from a compassion-focused visual arts course in a new show titled "Between Shadow and Light: Artwork on Compassion" at the Emory Center for Ethics' hallway gallery. The assignment, part of the Creative Conscience Project in partnership with the Emory Center for Ethics, asked students in Aaron Putt's "Introduction to Painting and Drawing" class to write personal notes on paper, crumple them, and create photorealistic still-life drawings incorporating intimate objects like family recipes, flowers, or seashells. The exhibit features drawings, paintings, and photographs by 13 students and will remain on display through January 2027.
The Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art (NEHMA) is opening two new exhibitions, 'Meet the Fletchers' and 'Jim Mangan: The Crick,' on February 21. The first exhibition explores the artistic legacy of Calvin Fletcher, his wife Irene, and son Dale, highlighting their role in founding Utah State University's art department and establishing Logan as a center for modern art in Utah. The second exhibition features photographer Jim Mangan's portraits of a secluded community of young men in the American West, known as the Lost Boys, capturing their vulnerability and connection to the landscape.
Gallery 50 in downtown Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, will host an opening reception for its new exhibition “Faces and Places” on Friday, February 6, 2026, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The event features free refreshments and live music from Reckless Mo & the Backseat Drivers. Ten local artists—Joan Carroll, Jonathan Frazier, Paul Gallo, Katrina Hoopes, Eric Hyne, Penny Knobel-Besa, Melissa Libertini, Laurie McKelvie, Paula Saneaux, and Steve Wetzel—contribute works in oil, colored pencil, acrylic, pastel, and photography, depicting people, animals, and landscapes. The gallery, operated by the Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro, also offers fine art and crafts such as pottery, wood carvings, jewelry, and stained glass. The exhibition runs through April 18, 2026, and will be available for online purchase.
Heartware Store & Gallery in Singapore's Joo Chiat neighborhood is hosting a pop-up exhibition titled 'Ikuiku Love Hotel,' a collaboration with Taiwanese artist Ikuiku. The show transforms the space into a love hotel-themed environment, complete with a reception counter, mock hotel room, and bathroom set, all featuring the artist's vibrant, character-driven artworks that explore themes of sexuality and intimacy with playful, cheeky humor.
The University of Arkansas School of Art is hosting the United States International Poster Biennial at its Studio + Design Center in Fayetteville, featuring juried posters from designers worldwide, including works by university faculty, students, and alumni. A public reception on January 29 will include remarks by assistant professor Ryan Slone and the presentation of the Gold Award to MDES Fellow Andi Hardin for her poster "The Gratitude Magma – Yellowstone." The exhibition has also traveled to several other U.S. universities and will have international stops in 2026.
Two exhibitions in Sarasota trace the origins of the Sarasota Artist Colony, which flourished between 1945 and 1965. One is at Ringling College of Art and Design, titled “Origins: Sarasota Artist Colony, 1945-1965,” co-curated by Tim Jaeger and Bill Hartman. The other is at the downtown offices of Michael Saunders & Co. The Ringling College show features 36 works by colony artists, including Jon Corbino, Ben Stahl, Syd Solomon, and Craig Rubadoux, and places them in the context of post-World War II America, when the GI Bill and cheap rents attracted hundreds of artists to the small beach community.
Multiple venues in Athens, Georgia, are hosting spring exhibitions featuring works by youth, student, and emerging artists. Shows include the Athens Academy Community Art Show, ATHICA's "Bird's Eye View" by Lybi Cucurullo, OCAF's "Youth Art Month" and "Tiny Worlds," Dodd Galleries' student works, Lyndon House Arts Center's exhibitions by Kate Kaiser and Sebastian Granados, the 51st Annual Juried Exhibition, "Creative Tracks" from the Athens-Clarke County Jail, the "Green Life Student Art Exhibition," Taylor-Grady House's "Home & Family" printmaking exhibit, and Winterville Cultural Center's K-5 student show and Sherre Watwood's solo exhibition.
Two best friends, Amir Amini and Saina Heshmati, founded ANTiPODE gallery in Seattle in September 2025. The gallery prioritizes immigrant and established artists, with 70% of exhibitions dedicated to immigrant artists and 30% to local artists, aiming to act as a cultural bridge between Seattle and cities like Tehran. The founders previously curated a group exhibition called "Postcard from Tehran" at the RailSpur building, which inspired the gallery's mission. ANTiPODE also hosts events such as movie nights and experimental music and dance performances to connect with the local community.
The Chobi Mela, a Dhaka-based international photography festival, is taking place in Bangladesh amid political upheaval following the 2024 'Monsoon Revolution' that toppled the authoritarian government of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Co-organized by photographer and curator Munem Wasif with Sarker Protick, the festival explores themes of revolution, rebuilding, and historical repetition through themed exhibitions and solo shows by international and Bangladeshi artists, including Bani Abidi, Myriam Boulos, and Mong Mong Shay. The event occurs at a tense time, with mob violence targeting arts groups in December 2024 drawing UN condemnation, yet organizers insist on addressing the region's current crises.
The Museum of Goa is presenting three new exhibitions that highlight local art and cultural festivals. The shows feature works by regional artists, exploring themes of tradition, community, and contemporary expression through various media.