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Madras art gallery celebrates four decades with local artists showcase

The Art Adventure Gallery in Madras, Oregon, is celebrating its 40th anniversary on May 7th with a special event from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The gallery opened in 1986 after a Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce art show revealed strong community interest but no permanent exhibition space. The anniversary event will showcase work from local artists, including the Tananáwit artist community of Warm Springs, and the first 40 attendees will receive free ice cream in hand-made ceramic bowls.

Warin Lab stages retrospective of 28 art exhibits

Warin Lab, a Bangkok-based art space, is staging a retrospective exhibition that brings together 28 of its past art exhibits. The show offers a comprehensive overview of the gallery's curatorial history, featuring works from various artists who have shown at the venue since its founding.

LCCC student artists receive awards during exhibition opening night

The Luzerne County Community College (LCCC) held the opening night of its 2026 Communication Arts Student Art Exhibition at the Schulman Gallery on May 8. During the event, President John Yudichak and Schulman Gallery Curator Robert Husty presented the President’s Choice Awards to student artists. The exhibition will remain on display through Friday, June 5, and is open to the public weekdays.

Vacant Cincinnati warehouse to become new visual arts center

A long-vacant warehouse on Stathem Avenue in Westwood, Ohio, is being converted into the Apropos Art Society, a visual arts center. The project will include eight artist studios, a classroom for public workshops, and an art gallery, with the owners collaborating with an architect and contractor to transform the former plumbing warehouse. The center is expected to open by the end of the year.

Kellogg Community College honors student artists with $4K in awards

Kellogg Community College awarded $4,000 in prizes to student artists in a recent competition, recognizing outstanding work across various media. The awards ceremony celebrated the creativity and skill of emerging artists enrolled at the college.

Daura Museum of Art exhibits work of local artists this summer

The Daura Museum of Art at the University of Lynchburg is exhibiting works by local artists Laura Reed Howell and the late Georgia Weston Morgan through July 17. Morgan, a pioneering female painter from Lynchburg who studied in Paris and had her portrait accepted into the Paris Salon, is honored in Gallery I with a curated exhibition by museum assistant Thomas Canard. Howell’s award-winning plein air paintings are displayed in Gallery II, and she will give an artist talk on May 22.

Venice Biennale 2026: controversy in contemporary art

The 2026 Venice Biennale has been overshadowed by controversy rather than its art. The main curator, Cameroon-born Koyo Kouoh, died unexpectedly in May. Russia, absent since 2022, returned to the exhibition, prompting the biennale jury to resign in protest after declaring it would not award prizes to countries accused of war crimes, with protests also targeting Israel.

Submit Entries for Young Generation Art Award

FundsforNGOs has announced an open call for submissions for the Young Generation Art Award, a prize aimed at emerging artists. The award invites young creatives to submit their work for consideration, with details on eligibility and deadlines presumably available through the organizer's channels.

Japan Crown Prince, Crown Princess Visit Belgian Exhibition

Japan's Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko visited a special exhibition at Kokugakuin University Museum in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward, celebrating the 160th anniversary of Japan-Belgium diplomatic relations. The exhibition, opening May 23, 2026, features about 40 items from the Royal Museums of Art and History in Belgium, including a flower vase donated by Emperor Meiji and diplomatic documents. The royal couple viewed the exhibits while listening to explanations from a Belgian researcher.

Museum Art Handing Market Analysis By Application, Type,

A market research report projects the Museum Art Handing Market will grow from $11.83 billion in 2026 to $30.44 billion by 2035, at a compound annual growth rate of 12.54%. The sector covers professional services for transferring, installing, and deinstalling artworks in museums, including condition assessments, conservation, transportation, and security. Growth is driven by rising demand across industrial, commercial, and technology-oriented applications, increased investments in cultural infrastructure, and the expansion of international traveling exhibitions.

AWARD-WINNING ARTIST TO EXHIBIT HIS WORK IN INDIA

Award-winning artist is set to exhibit his work in India, as reported by The Herald ZW. The article announces the upcoming exhibition, highlighting the artist's achievements and the significance of showcasing his work in a new international context.

Marta Churchwell: Watercolor USA national exhibition opens May 30 at Spiva

The Watercolor USA national competitive exhibition, a prestigious showcase of contemporary American watercolor painting, opens on Saturday, May 30, at the Spiva Center for the Arts, located in the Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex in Joplin, Missouri. This marks the second year Spiva has hosted the event, which was originally a signature exhibition of the Springfield Art Museum since its inception in 1962, but has moved temporarily while the museum undergoes renovation.

Ainsley Maclean puts 13 art pieces in his first exhibition

Albany artist Ainsley Maclean is presenting his first art exhibition, using his artwork to raise awareness about myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), a chronic illness. The exhibition marks a personal and public milestone for Maclean, who lives with the condition.

Opening Reception – Things Don’t Seem The Same: 2026 MFA Thesis Exhibition

The USF School of Art & Art History is hosting the opening reception for its 2026 MFA Thesis Exhibition, titled "Things Don’t Seem The Same," on April 3, 2026. The event celebrates seven MFA candidates—Enoch Appiah, Mike Cannata, Patrick Michael Carew, Darlene Gold, Atia Shafie, Diana Sosnowska, and Brogan Willis—with introductions, an awards ceremony, and ArtHouse XXVI featuring open studios, live music, food, and exhibitions.

18TH POST-WAR AND CONTEMPORARY ART SALE

Virág Judit Gallery and Auction House will hold its 18th Post-War and Contemporary Art Sale on May 19, 2026, at the Budapest Music Center. The auction will feature a selection of works from the post-war and contemporary periods, with a public exhibition running from May 4 to May 18, 2026 (closed on May 17), daily from 10 am to 6 pm at the gallery.

New Atlantic Beach art exhibition highlights women’s contributions, history

The Skillern Family Art Museum in Atlantic Beach, South Carolina, has reopened for the 2026 season with a new exhibition titled “Beyond the Gaze.” The show highlights artwork and historical pieces centered on the African American diaspora and Indigenous women’s experiences, achievements, and contributions. Co-owners Carmelia Scott-Skillern and Elliot Skillern aim to share untold stories and provide deeper historical context behind the art.

Art exhibits, farmers market and hospital safety award: THE DIGEST

Gallery 22 in Staunton, Virginia, has opened a new exhibit titled 'Art as Exploration,' located at 22 W. Beverley Street. The show runs through June 1, 2026, and is part of a local arts digest that also includes a farmers market and a hospital safety award.

23rd Annual Student Art Show Celebrates Students’ Connection to the Santa Barbara Channel

On May 7, the community gathered at Jodi House Gallery for a reception and awards ceremony hosted by Santa Barbara Channelkeeper, celebrating the 23rd Annual Student Art Show. High school students from Carpinteria to Goleta submitted 120 pieces interpreting the Santa Barbara Channel, with 50 selected for the show. Awards were juried by Meagan Stirling, Associate Professor of Art at Westmont College. First place went to Aricin Marshall for his ceramic sculpture *Tide Bound – Hollister Ranch*, second to Josefa Olivio for *Channel Islands Fox*, and third to Jocabed Carranza for *After the Tide*. The Environmental Ethic Award was given to Maria Rojo for *Insufferable Freedom*, and the Juror’s Choice Award to Madeline Adler for *Sea Life vs. Pollution: The Ongoing Battle*. Honorable mentions included Sophia Lam, Alejandro Miranda, and Camila Sandoval.

Tamarack to host opening for ‘Best of West Virginia’ art exhibition

Tamarack Marketplace in Beckley, West Virginia, will host the opening reception and award ceremony for its 18th annual “Best of West Virginia” Open Juried Exhibition on May 16. The event takes place in the David L. Dickirson Fine Arts Gallery, with the reception at 1 p.m. and the award ceremony at 2:30 p.m. in the theater.

Artist Sultana Hasan unveils a new solo art exhibition in Bengaluru

Artist Sultana Hasan has unveiled a new solo exhibition titled "Rooted in Nature" in Bengaluru, featuring 29 works including mixed-media paintings on canvas and paper, as well as pen and ink drawings. The pieces are grouped into themes such as still life, forest and park walks, landscapes, rockscapes, and floral designs, inspired by her reflections on nature during the Covid-19 pandemic.

New dual exhibition at Armstrong gallery celebrates local landscapes and whimsical art

The Armstrong Spallumcheen Museum and Art Gallery in British Columbia is launching a dual exhibition on May 28, 2026, running through June 27. The Main Gallery features the Shuswap Plein Air Troupe—artists Diane Akey, Maureen Howard, and Patricia L. Smith—with their show "Together: From There to Here," presenting expressive landscape paintings inspired by outdoor painting sessions. Meanwhile, the Freeze Gallery hosts Nancy Vince's "A Touch of Whimsy," a collection of high-definition metal prints filled with playful imagery like enchanted cottages and hidden creatures.

Isle of Wight Open Studios 2026 opens this Friday with more than 200 artists taking part

Isle of Wight Open Studios 2026 opens this Friday, 15th May, and runs until Monday 25th May, featuring over 200 artists and makers across the Isle of Wight. Visitors can explore studios, galleries, and creative spaces to meet painters, ceramicists, photographers, jewellers, printmakers, textile artists, and sculptors. A preview exhibition, the IWOS Showcase Exhibition, is currently on display at Quay Arts until 30th May, showcasing work from over 90 participating artists. The event has been nominated in the Red Funnel Isle of Wight Awards under 'Best Event or Festival'.

'Amerika Samoa' exhibit at Field Museum meant to highlight Samoan community in Chicago, introduce art, culture

The Field Museum in Chicago has opened 'Amerika Samoa,' an exhibition curated by Samoan artists to provide an authentic introduction to Samoan art and culture. The show highlights traditional practices such as tattooing and siapo (painted barkcloth), and features a collaborative barkcloth created during workshops with Chicago's Samoan community, museum staff, and master artists from American Samoa. The exhibition is located in the Halls of the Pacific and will run for two years.

Art market trends 2025: Impressionist & Modern hit $4.7B, up 29.5%

According to the 2025 art market trends, Impressionist and Modern art generated $4.7 billion in auction sales, a 29.5% increase from 2024, overtaking Postwar and Contemporary art to become the year's largest auction segment. Meanwhile, Ultra-contemporary art continued its decline, and Old Masters gained ground, signaling a broader shift in collector behavior toward established, blue-chip works.

Four Seniors Bring Four Years of Work to the Gallery

Four senior students at Latin School showcased six artworks each at the Senior Art Show on April 24, held in the second-floor gallery. The exhibition featured intricately crocheted animals, architectural structures, and photographs, representing the culmination of their high school visual arts careers. Students like Justin Canelo incorporated personal heritage and architectural interests, while Peyton Remmer explored self-portraiture and photography, supported by teachers Christine Holloway and Ian Merritt.

The Mykolaiv Regional Art Museum has shown how it operates during the war

The Mykolaiv Regional Art Museum in Ukraine has adapted to wartime conditions by evacuating part of its collection and packing remaining exhibits with available materials. A research tour offered a behind-the-scenes look at these efforts, as reported by NikVesti. The MyART platform is creating a digital collection of Mykolaiv's cultural heritage, involving the art museum, local history museum, naval museum, central library, observatory, and shipyard museum. The museum, founded in 1914 by Prince Mykola Hedroits, now operates from a building on Velyka Morska Street built in 1904, and staff continue to research its founder's history.

Top student artists in NPC’s 40th annual High School Juried Art Show

Northland Pioneer College (NPC) celebrated the 40th annual High School Juried Art Show, awarding top honors to three student artists. Katrina Joe, a senior at Ganado High School, won Best of Show in painting for her work "Cupcakes." Ayla Curley, a senior at Winslow High School, took Best of Show in 3D art for "Rat," and Darla Nez, a senior at Chinle High School, won Best of Show in drawing for "Colorful Perspective." The exhibition was juried by NPC faculty members Magda Gluszek and Peterson Yazzie, and each winner received an art tuition scholarship to NPC for the 2026-27 academic year.

Limerick Museum Sybil Connolly exhibition opens until July 31

Limerick Museum has opened 'Dressed to Impress: Sybil Connolly and the Art of Irish Elegance', an exhibition celebrating the life and work of Sybil Connolly, one of Ireland's most renowned fashion designers. Curated by Dr. Zara Power, the show features rarely seen garments, including a piece worn by Máirín Lynch, as well as maquettes, sketches, and interior design objects on loan from the Hunt Museum and Cork Public Museum. The exhibition runs until July 31, 2026, and admission is free.

Qatar debuts immersive pavilion at Venice Biennale

Qatar has debuted an immersive pavilion at the Venice Biennale, marking a significant cultural presence at the prestigious international art exhibition. The pavilion showcases contemporary art and digital installations, reflecting Qatar's growing investment in the global art scene.

Janesville Art League curator Woody Olsen has five photos accept for Fran Achen exhibition

Woody Olsen, curator of the Janesville Art League, had five of his photography submissions accepted for the 17th annual Fran Achen Juried Photography Exhibition at the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater. The exhibition, titled “Art Through Photography’s Lens,” will be on display at the Whitewater Arts Alliance from June 4 to June 28, featuring both a traditional print salon and a digital salon. Cash prizes totaling $1,300 are available, with an awards reception scheduled for June 7.