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Penticton artist's hockey exhibition taking over Kelowna Art Gallery during Memorial Cup

Penticton-based artist and hockey player Glenn Clark presents "Wackem Sackem," a pop-up exhibition at the Kelowna Art Gallery that runs concurrently with the Memorial Cup tournament from May 21 to 31. The show features sculptural paintings on floor stands depicting NHL fights and historic rivalries like Canadiens vs. Maple Leafs, along with interactive activities such as a goalie selfie challenge, a crowd mural, and custom gear design.

Chico State Museum of Anthropology exhibition centered on protest art

An exhibition titled "Celebrate People's History: Latin America and the Art of Protest" has opened at the Chico State Museum of Anthropology in Chico, California. Housed in the Meriam Library Building, the show features protest art from Latin America and Latinx communities in the U.S., addressing topics such as Dolores Huerta, ICE raids, and local issues like the killing of Desmond Phillips. The exhibition includes works from Pedal Press, a Chico-based organization, and offers interactive print materials for K-12 and college students, with free field trips available for school groups.

Artspace Gallery Announces a Juried Art Exhibition: 250 Years of Expression: Freedom, Dissent and the American Voice

Artspace Gallery in Richmond, Virginia, has announced a juried art exhibition titled "250 Years of Expression: Freedom, Dissent and the American Voice," running from May 22 to July 18, 2026. The show features over 30 artworks in video, photography, sculpture, and mixed media, selected by juror Diego Sanchez, an artist and educator. An opening reception and juror talk will take place on May 22, with a Fourth Friday reception on June 26. Concurrently, the gallery will present "Of, By, For," an exhibition of works from Artspace artists' studios in the Elisabeth Flynn Chapman Gallery.

Corner Gallery on brink of new show

Corner Gallery in Ontario, Canada, is preparing for a new exhibition titled 'Brink,' opening May 23. Curator David Partridge chose the theme to reflect the current global uncertainty, interpreting 'brink' as either the edge of collapse or the dawn of something new. The show features artists who responded to the theme in varied ways, including one landscape painter who shifted to portraits. Partridge notes that private art galleries are struggling due to the cost-of-living crisis, with attendance declining post-COVID, and acknowledges that this year is critical for the gallery's future.

Artist to Watch: Hugo Toro Explores Origin, Belonging, and Identity in Emotionally-Charged Paintings

French-Mexican artist Hugo Toro is debuting his first solo art exhibition in the United States at Perrotin New York on May 20, 2026. The show features over a dozen paintings and sculptures that explore themes of origin, belonging, and identity, with water serving as a recurring metaphor for memory. Toro, who also works in architecture and interior design, describes his creative process as instinctive, starting from emotional impulses and moving from abstraction toward figuration.

Art Review: "The Rip in Her Sleeve" and "Iliana Arocho: Drawings" at Maiden Lane Gallery in Kingston

Maiden Lane Gallery in Kingston is hosting two concurrent exhibitions curated by Matt Moment: "The Rip in Her Sleeve," featuring pigment print photographs by Alicia Schirrmeister and Ruth Lauer Manenti, and "Iliana Arocho: Drawings," a solo show of ethereal drawings and metalpoint works by Iliana Arocho. The shows occupy two floors of a brick building that serves as an outpost for Headstone Gallery, run by Lauren Aitken and Chase Folsom, marking Moment's first collaboration with the gallery as a guest curator.

Sheboygan welcomes its visual artist gallery

Sheboygan Visual Artists, founded in 2007 by artists Frank Juarez and Dale Knack, has opened a new gallery at 534 S Pier Dr in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. The gallery features community outreach programs like Kaleidoscope, which offers free art workshops for children and adults in shelters, foster care, and the county juvenile detention center, and provides scholarships for local high school graduates. Current programming includes the "Rhythm and Beats" exhibit, judged by Lakeland students and graduates, running from April 24 to May 24.

Rachel Hardouin Gallery: three exhibitions exploring absence, nostalgia, and melancholy in Paris

The Rachel Hardouin Gallery in Paris is hosting three concurrent exhibitions from April 27 to May 2, 2026, featuring artists Éléonore Guiraud, Chloé Bertschy, and Alessandro Ferraro Manzotti. The shows explore themes of absence, nostalgia, and melancholy through mixed-media drawing, photography, and installation. Guiraud and Bertschy collaborate on "US 13-26," which uses art as a possible therapy for trauma tied to absence, while Manzotti presents "casa mia ha un sapore di mandorle," incorporating photography, installation, and a book signing. A lecture on solastalgia—climate-related trauma—will be held on April 29 with psychiatrist Joana Matos and filmmaker Camille Guichard.

Collecting Now 2: Six Collectors exhbit at the Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Arts (YSMA)

Six prominent Nigerian art collectors are exhibiting selections from their private collections at the Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art (YSMA) in Lagos. The exhibition, titled 'Collecting Now 2', showcases contemporary African art and highlights the personal tastes and motivations of these influential individuals.

This Austin Art Show Is the Mirror America Needs Right Now

Artists Autumn Mae and Chris Tobar have launched a collaborative exhibition titled 'The Neon Republic' at The Cathedral in Austin, Texas. The show features Mae’s resin and mirror-based works that deconstruct American iconography alongside Tobar’s 'The Neon Rodeo,' an immersive installation exploring Afro-Latino cowboy culture. A central feature of the exhibition is K-RDEO 88.8 FM, a pirate radio station broadcasting live from within the gallery space to provide a sonic layer to the visual narrative.

Cumberland Artist Alliance art show

The Cumberland Artist Alliance is currently presenting a group exhibition at the Hayden Gallery, located within the Cumberland Public Library. Featuring works by local artists including Gordon Tempest, Germaine Gerie, Margaret Lachut, and Jerry Aissis, the show spans various media such as painting and photography. The exhibition will remain on view through the end of April, highlighted by a "Meet the Artists" reception and live demonstrations scheduled for April 22nd.

Palo Alto students’ work featured in art studio exhibit

High school students from Palo Alto and Saratoga are currently showcasing their creative talents at the Saratoga Library. The exhibition features works by Abby Peterson, Chloe Tang, Aarov Kashyap, and Aashna Parsa, all students of the Art Students’ Atelier, and remains open to the public through mid-April.

Explore a Growing City of Meticulously Crafted Miniature Paper Buildings by Charles Young

Artist Charles Young is expanding his intricate city of miniature paper buildings, with 258 structures already completed from a series inspired by Sanzo Wada's color theory book. He is currently working on the final 90 models from the first volume, which explores two-color combinations, and has also created works featuring multiple colors.

Should the Auschwitz commandant’s house be hosting exhibitions?

The Counter Extremism Project has acquired the former home of Rudolf Höss, the commandant of Auschwitz, and is now using it to host exhibitions. The current show features the work of a Nazi ornithologist, raising complex and unsettling questions about the ethics of displaying art in a site so deeply tied to the Holocaust.

SMFA at Tufts Presents Passages, the 2026 MFA Thesis Exhibition

The School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University (SMFA at Tufts) presents "Passages," the 2026 MFA Thesis Exhibition, on view from May 5 to 17 at Tufts University Art Galleries in Medford, Massachusetts. The show features thesis work by nineteen MFA candidates, exploring themes of journey, transition, and exploration across media including painting, sculpture, assemblage, and artists' books. Works incorporate found visa documents, portraiture, clay cities, and symbolic animals such as goldfish, black birds, and a dog-headed cynocephalus.

Hyperallergic’s Art Tarotscope for the Spring Equinox

Hyperallergic published its seasonal Art Tarotscope for the Spring Equinox, a feature that blends tarot and astrology to offer a collective reading for its creative readership. The reading, developed by contributor AX Mina using the Mixed Signals Tarot deck by artist M Eilo, focuses on the arts and creative practice, interpreting cards drawn for the equinox to reflect on themes of struggle, transition, and the path forward.

An exhibition of works by Mykhailo Riasnianskyi, People’s Artist of Ukraine, is currently being held in Mykolaiv

An exhibition of works by Mykhailo Riasnianskyi, People’s Artist of Ukraine, is currently on display at the V. Vereshchahin Art Museum in Mykolaiv, marking the 100th anniversary of his birth. The show features paintings from the museum’s collection and opened with speeches from local officials and artists, including Yevhen Horburov and Dmytro Artym. Riasnianskyi, who died in 2001, was a veteran of World War II, a longtime teacher, and the first artist from the Mykolaiv region to receive the title of People’s Artist of Ukraine.

Winkler students prove creativity is alive and well at annual high school art show

The Winkler Arts and Culture High School Art Show is currently on display from May 14 to June 6, featuring works by students from Northlands Parkway Collegiate (NPC) and Garden Valley Collegiate (GVC) in the Pembina Valley. The exhibit includes a wide range of media—paintings, pottery, pencil drawings, and mixed-media projects—with standout pieces like Grade 9 student Dylan Morgan's detailed portrait of Olympic figure skater Alysa Liu. Program coordinator Katie Bueckert emphasizes the show's role in showcasing young talent and giving students their first gallery experience.

Take this arty road trip, and dive into the work of a top Colorado talent

Artist Ana María Hernando currently has solo exhibitions at both the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver and the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, a rare double-header in Colorado art history. In Denver, "Seguir cantando (Keep Singing)" fills the museum's second floor with new and recent works, while in Colorado Springs, "Cantando Bajito (Singing Softly)" functions more as a career retrospective. Both shows feature Hernando's signature textile installations made from yards of tulle, including the monumental new piece "Seguimos cantando (Waterfalls)" at MCA Denver.

New art show opens and Tea Cosy Festival on the way

Walkerville artist Sarah Saridis is currently exhibiting her paintings at Little Oberon gallery in Fish Creek, Australia. Her third solo show at the gallery features coastal landscapes inspired by the rugged beauty of her home region, created en plein air. The exhibition coincides with the town's Tea Cosy Festival, running from May 16 to May 24, 2026, which includes participation from local cafes.

Reginald Sylvester II: Until Then

The article is about Reginald Sylvester II's exhibition titled "Until Then." The text is heavily corrupted and unreadable, but the title and source indicate it covers a show by this artist.

Artist Presents 20 Years of “Cosmic Breath” Research at the Venice Biennale

The Hungarian Pavilion at the 61st Venice Biennale has opened with Endre Koronczi's exhibition "Pneuma Cosmic (Cosmic Breath)," a three-part installation based on nearly 20 years of research into visualizing air currents. The exhibition features elements including ventilation system components from the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, a video of a year-long walk seeking the most significant sigh, and a breathing wall, complemented by a composition by Máté Balogh. The pavilion opened to professionals on Wednesday and will be open to the public from May 9 to November 22.

Edmond Arts Festival offers family fun with art, crafts and food

The Edmond Arts Festival is currently underway in Edmond, Oklahoma, featuring over 160 exhibits and booths that include paintings, handmade crafts, and food. The festival runs through Sunday evening, offering family-friendly entertainment in the heart of the city, with local artist Kris Fairchild highlighting the supportive atmosphere and unique, humorous artwork on display.

MACRO / micro Members Exhibition Opens Friday At The AVA Main Gallery

AVA's annual members-only exhibition, MACRO / micro, opens this Friday, May 1st, at the AVA Main Gallery in Chattanooga. The thematic show explores scale in all its forms, featuring works that range from large-scale statements to intimate pieces, examining contrasts between the monumental and the microscopic. Concurrently, the gallery presents Cross-Pollination, a collaborative installation by four artists—Claire Vassort, Lisa Houser, Dixon Stetler, and Cody Havens—who work across silk, mosaics, 3D mixed media, and photography to create an immersive, cross-disciplinary dialogue.

This solo exhibition in Mumbai by Koshy Brahmatmaj draws from pain

Koshy Brahmatmaj's debut solo exhibition, titled 'how do i make you believe,' is currently on view in Mumbai. The show presents artworks that draw from personal pain and limitation, with the artist choosing to work within constraints rather than against them. Images of the exhibition have been released by the gallery, showing pieces that reflect Brahmatmaj's engagement with themes of ecology, identity, archives, and community-based practice.

A parking structure transforms to public art gallery

A parking structure at Lido Marina Village in Newport Beach is being transformed into a walkable public art gallery featuring murals by eleven artists. The project, organized by City of Hope Orange County and Lido Marina Village, centers on the theme “Hope is a Rising Tide.” Murals include depictions of City of Hope cancer patients and themes of science and innovation. The final mural, “Hope on the Horizon” by artist RFX1, measures 64 by 8 feet and is currently being completed. The space is free and open to the public.

Ripple Effect Art Festival to Spread Across County

The inaugural Ripple Effect Arts Festival will take place April 16–26 across Santa Cruz County, featuring 11 days of performances, exhibitions, workshops, and interactive events spanning visual art, music, dance, theater, film, fashion, and spoken word. The festival includes two concurrent exhibitions at M.K. Contemporary Art in downtown Santa Cruz: 'The Anatomy of Wonder: Photo Sculptures' by Michael Garlington and 'Rochambeau' featuring eight local and Bay Area artists. Major hubs include Santa Cruz and Watsonville, with a grand finale near the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk featuring musician Helado Negro.

Sullivan Area Arts Guild celebrates a big milestone

The Sullivan Area Art Guild is celebrating its 50th anniversary, marking five decades of supporting local creativity in Sullivan, Indiana. Founded in April 1976, the organization maintains a gallery on the town square where it hosts monthly meetings and year-round community projects. To commemorate the milestone, the guild is currently featuring a themed exhibition titled "Past, Present and Future."

Berthoud’s fine art gallery displays community creativity

Homestead Fine Art Gallery in downtown Berthoud has established itself as a vital community hub, currently representing 23 local artists from Northern Colorado. The gallery recently hosted its third annual student art show, featuring works from Berthoud High School students and concluding with a public awards reception. Managed by volunteer Executive Director Jim Fronapfel, the space operates on a cooperative model where artists juried into the gallery rent space and contribute volunteer hours to maintain operations.

Ohio Annual Exhibition showcases best art, crafts from across the state

The Zanesville Museum of Art has opened submissions for its 80th Ohio Annual Exhibition, a juried showcase of fine art and craft from across the state. Open to current and former Ohio residents, the competition accepts entries in categories ranging from painting and sculpture to glass and fiber arts through April 24. Dr. Sarah Spinner, Director of the Kent State University Museum, will serve as this year's juror, with the exhibition set to open on June 18 featuring a $1,000 Best of Show prize.