Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs is launching "Standing Firm," a solo exhibition by self-taught artist Robert Rell at the Orange County Multicultural Center. The collection showcases Rell’s unique visual language, which evolved from childhood sketches of comic characters to the bold, expressive influence of urban graffiti. The exhibition opens with a public reception on April 15 and runs through mid-May.
The Detroit Jewish News has announced the opening reception for the art exhibition titled "What Dreams May Come." This community event serves as a showcase for local artistic talent, inviting the public to engage with new works in a social setting.
A new art exhibition is being organized in Shropshire, England, with the specific aim of raising funds for local cancer services. The event will feature works from artists across the county, and proceeds from sales will be donated to support healthcare provision for cancer patients in the region.
Mansfield Museum is launching an Open Art Exhibition to showcase and celebrate the creativity of local artists within the community. The exhibition is organized by Mansfield District Council and will be hosted at the museum.
The 25hours Hotel Jakarta The Oddbird has launched the inaugural Room Art Fair 2026 to coincide with World Art Day. In collaboration with the Indonesian Art Galleries Association (AGSI), the event transforms the hotel’s 10th-floor guest rooms into immersive gallery spaces featuring 13 different galleries. By removing the formal barriers of traditional white-cube settings, the fair allows visitors to engage with contemporary Indonesian art in a domestic, intimate environment.
The Newport Beach City Arts Commission has selected artists Jim Doody and Elena Kealy for upcoming solo exhibitions at the Newport Beach Central Library. Kealy, a self-taught painter and former mechanical engineer, is recognized for her whimsical, dreamlike oil paintings featuring female figures and vibrant atmospheric light, including her award-winning work "Bliss." Doody specializes in emotive depictions of the American Southwest, capturing iconic Route 66 Americana, Spanish Missions, and desert landscapes through a style that emphasizes the play of light on architecture.
The Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum in Hanoi is hosting a significant exhibition dedicated to the traditional craft and contemporary evolution of Vietnamese silk painting. The showcase features a diverse array of works that highlight the delicate techniques and emotional depth unique to this medium, drawing significant interest from both local art enthusiasts and international tourists.
Hancock County Arts has unveiled its comprehensive schedule for 2026, featuring a diverse array of monthly exhibitions and community events at the Twenty North Gallery in Greenfield. The upcoming season includes themed showcases such as the "Black & White" exhibit, the annual "Visions of Hancock County" photography show, and specialized displays focusing on local student work and regional heritage.
The Pikesville Armory has been transformed into an immersive walk-through installation titled "Resonant Site," featuring the collaborative work of local artists. Utilizing a complex arrangement of video projections, soundscapes, and dozens of screens, the exhibit captures the industrial and natural landscapes of Baltimore’s Curtis Bay, focusing on the delicate intersection of water, industry, and residential life.
The City of Gainesville and The Arts Council of Northeast Georgia partnered to host a public art showcase on the downtown square. The event featured a diverse range of works from local creators, transforming the city's central hub into an open-air gallery for the evening.
The City of Niagara Falls has issued a call for submissions for its upcoming Juried Art Exhibition, scheduled to run from August 6 to November 7, 2026. Local artists aged 18 and older are invited to submit works in various mediums, including painting, photography, and digital art, for display at the Niagara Falls Exchange Atrium Gallery. Registration is free and must be completed by May 30, 2026, with cash prizes to be awarded during an opening ceremony.
The Fort Myers Beach Art Association has launched its latest member exhibition, titled "Anything Goes," at its new gallery space in Fort Myers. Running through June 1, the show features a diverse array of media including jewelry, photography, drawing, and painting, highlighted by works such as Barbara Olmstead’s "Love of Music."
The New Haven City Plan Commission has unanimously approved the conversion of the historic John Slade Ely House into 10 studio apartments. The Elizabethan mansion, which served as a prominent local arts hub since 1961, was most recently home to the Ely Center of Contemporary Art before the organization vacated the property in December 2025. The redevelopment plan by G.L. Capasso includes preserving the building's exterior while creating small residential units, including one designated affordable housing unit.
The Dittmar Gallery at Northwestern University is hosting a community art exhibition titled “I was here,” featuring works by 24 local artists. Curated by Jasmine Ametovski and Clare Kirwan, the show highlights diverse mediums ranging from photography of the Berlin Wall to beeswax sculptures and multimedia installations. The exhibition focuses on how personal perspectives can redefine traditional art spaces and reclaim cultural identities through creative practice.
Flathead Valley Community College is hosting a visiting artist event featuring Susan Fletcher at its student art gallery. The public event includes a show opening and a gallery talk where Fletcher will discuss her creative process and the natural inspirations behind her work.
The First Coast Cultural Center in Ponte Vedra, Florida, is set to host "Layers of Art," a solo exhibition featuring the surrealistic oil and watercolor paintings of Susanne Schuenke. Opening with a public reception on April 23, the show highlights Schuenke’s intellectually driven approach to composition, where multiple layers of meaning are embedded within her visual narratives. The exhibition will be accompanied by a special lecture on May 1, where the artist will discuss the scholarly and imaginative foundations of her work.
The Conroe Art League is set to debut a unique sculpture crafted from authentic coal recovered from the wreckage of the Titanic. The piece, created by local artist and retired engineer Dr. Robert 'Bob' G. Stevens, will be featured at the league’s upcoming exhibition in Conroe, Texas. The artwork utilizes a rare sample of the fuel that powered the ill-fated ocean liner, transforming a historical artifact into a contemporary sculptural form.
Park City photographer David Winegar has been selected for the Springville Museum of Art’s 102nd annual Spring Salon for the third consecutive year. His winning entry, 'Balancing Act,' is a large-format, hand-processed black and white photograph depicting an ancient pine tree at sunrise in Canyonlands National Park. The piece explores themes of resilience and perseverance through the lens of the Utah landscape.
The Amp, a new creative hub in Dover, New Jersey, has officially inaugurated its dedicated art gallery space with a premiere exhibition. This debut showcase introduces the local community to a curated selection of works, marking the transformation of the venue into a multi-disciplinary destination for the arts.
The Swope Art Museum in Terre Haute, Indiana, has officially reopened to the public following a year-long renovation project. The institution marked its return by hosting the 59th Annual Student Art Exhibition, an event that drew hundreds of visitors to the updated facilities on its opening day.
Mineola High School hosted its annual District Art Show on March 26, transforming the campus into a gallery space for the local community. The exhibition featured over 200 original works created by K-12 students from all five schools within the district, ranging from primary school projects to advanced portfolios from AP art students. The collection showcased a wide variety of mediums, including painting, sketching, sculpture, and mixed-media compositions.
The Allied Artists of the Santa Monica Mountains and Seashore will host their 13th annual art exhibit and sale on April 19 at the King Gillette Ranch in Calabasas. The event features representational landscape and seascape paintings from approximately 20 local award-winning artists, all focused on the natural beauty of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
A local art gallery in Tucumcari, New Mexico, has dedicated its space to showcasing the work of a regional artist. The initiative focuses on providing a professional platform for local talent to reach the community and visitors alike, emphasizing the gallery's commitment to the area's creative growth.
The McKenzie River Artists Guild is set to celebrate its 32nd anniversary with an annual Art Show and Sale on May 1 and 2, 2026. Hosted at the Leaburg Fire Training and Education Center in Oregon, the event will feature works from 16 local artists across a diverse array of mediums, including traditional painting, ceramics, woodwork, and mixed media.
Creative 360 in Midland, Michigan, is currently hosting the annual Midland Artists Guild Exhibition. The showcase features a diverse array of works from local creators, highlighting the regional talent within the community and providing a platform for guild members to display their latest projects across various media.
The Franklin Art Association has announced its annual Spring Art Show, hosted at the Norfolk Library Gallery. The exhibition features a diverse range of works by association members and includes a judged competition where ribbons will be awarded. A public reception is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, during which attendees can vote for a special "People’s Favorite" award while viewing the collection.
The city of Loveland, Colorado, is preparing for a series of cultural events on April 10, headlined by the opening of Michael Simms’ photography exhibition "Eye on Loveland" at the Loveland Museum. The local art scene will also feature the Aims Student Art Show, themed "Shapes and Figures," and the monthly "Night on the Town" art walk, which includes gallery openings and community events across the downtown area.
The Tulare Historical Museum’s Heritage Art Gallery is set to host a solo exhibition featuring the works of local artist Marsha Gnesa. The upcoming showcase will highlight Gnesa’s diverse artistic talents, focusing on her specific techniques and creative vision developed within the Central Valley community.
Several artists from Ithaca, New York, are participating in the annual Auburn Arts Exhibition, a juried showcase for regional talent. The exhibition is being held at the Schweinfurth Art Center in Auburn, featuring a diverse range of media including painting, sculpture, and photography from creators across the Finger Lakes region.
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.