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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 18, 2026 visibility 4 link 7 artists, 1 gallery

Story of Black British music writ large in first exhibition at V&A East

The V&A East has officially opened in Stratford with its inaugural exhibition, 'The Music is Black,' a comprehensive survey of Black British music. Curated by Jacqueline Springer, the landmark show features over 200 items ranging from traditional African drums and a Ben Enwonwu sculpture to contemporary pieces by Rene Matić and iconic stage outfits from artists like Pauline Black and Stormzy. The exhibition marks the first major show for the new £135m O’Donnell & Tuomey-designed building, which joins the V&A’s expanding portfolio of sites.

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Nevada Artists Association presents the Spring 2026 Student Art Show

The Nevada Artists Association is hosting its inaugural Spring 2026 High School Student Art Exhibition, featuring 69 entries from students across four regional high schools. The showcase includes a diverse range of media, such as ceramics, mixed media, drawing, and painting, and is hosted at the association's gallery in Carson City.

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‘Night at the Museums’ to feature exhibits April 23, including Old Coaly

Penn State University is hosting its spring “Night at the Museums” on April 23, offering public access to a diverse array of campus collections from 4 to 8 p.m. Organized by the Penn State Museum Consortium, the event features a dedicated trolley service to transport visitors between sites including the Palmer Museum of Art, the HUB-Robeson Galleries, and the Frost Entomological Museum. A highlight of this year's program is the unveiling of a newly updated display for "Old Coaly," a historic mule significant to the university's 19th-century construction.

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article local schedule Apr 17, 2026 visibility 8

Spring Open House Auction at Local Color Art Gallery – KSNF/KODE

Local Color Art Gallery is hosting its annual Spring Open House Auction, featuring a diverse collection of works from regional artists. The event invites the community to engage with local talent through a live bidding format, showcasing everything from traditional paintings to contemporary mixed-media pieces.

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Maker House’s “In the Making” Gallery Opening

Maker House, a nonprofit ceramic arts studio, is hosting a spring student gallery exhibition titled "In the Making" from April 17 to May 17. The show features work from students of all levels, highlighting techniques like hand-building, wheel throwing, and sculpture, with select pieces available for purchase. A special reception on April 26 will allow the public to meet staff and students.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 16, 2026 visibility 3 link 1 artist, 1 gallery

McLean Project for the Arts to Open Spring Solo Exhibitions April 30

McLean Project for the Arts (MPA) has announced the opening of its 2026 Spring Solo Exhibitions, featuring three distinct solo presentations by Sabine Carlson, Zsudayka Nzinga, and Darlene R. Taylor. The exhibitions include Nzinga’s exploration of American labor and diaspora through mixed media, Taylor’s textile-based portraits honoring Black motherhood, and Carlson’s paintings depicting environmental rescue efforts between humans and water birds. The shows will run from April 30 through June 13, 2026, at the McLean Community Center.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 16, 2026 visibility 14 link 11 artists

A Spring of Exhibitions in Bologna 2026

Bologna is set to host a diverse array of major art exhibitions throughout the spring 2026 season, spanning photography, street art, and contemporary installations. Key highlights include a photographic exploration of Frida Kahlo at Palazzo Pepoli, a retrospective of Italian Informal artist Mattia Moreni at MAMbo, and a significant showcase of Michelangelo Pistoletto’s Mirror Paintings at Palazzo Boncompagni. The city’s cultural institutions are also featuring international names like Banksy, Agnès Varda, and the influential German photography duo Bernd & Hilla Becher.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 15, 2026 visibility 1 link 1 gallery

55th Annual Trail of Tears Art Show Now Open Through May 16 showcasing Native Art

The 55th Annual Trail of Tears Art Show has officially opened at The Gallery at Cherokee Springs Plaza in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. As the longest-running Native American art competition in the United States, this year's event features artists competing for more than $18,000 in prize money across multiple categories. The exhibition is open to the public through May 16, showcasing a diverse range of Indigenous creative talent.

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article local schedule Apr 15, 2026 visibility 8 link 7 artists, 2 galleries

Scene Calendar: Local theater, live music, dance, PorchFest 2026

The Gainesville region is hosting several significant visual arts events this week, headlined by the Harn Museum of Art’s exhibition "Florida in the Frame." This expansive show features over 65 artists, including American masters Winslow Homer and John Singer Sargent alongside Florida Highwaymen painters, exploring a century of the state’s evolving landscapes and culture. Additionally, the Gainesville Fine Arts Association is presenting "Song," a group exhibition of music-inspired local art, while the ninth annual Santa Fe Springs Plein Air Paintout invites the public to watch artists work live at O’Leno State Park.

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trending_up market schedule Apr 12, 2026 visibility 5 link 1 artist, 1 gallery

India Modern Art Boom Spreads Through Spring Auctions

The Indian modern art market has reached a significant milestone as a 19th-century oil painting by Raja Ravi Varma sold for nearly $18 million at auction. The sale of 'Yashoda and Krishna' reportedly involved high-profile Indian tycoons from the pharmaceutical and consumer industries acting as both buyers and sellers, signaling a robust domestic appetite for blue-chip Indian masterpieces.

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Spring Into Art Gala Returns to Turner Center

The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts has announced the return of its annual Spring Into Art Gala, a premier regional event celebrating local and regional talent. The gala serves as the opening reception for a curated exhibition featuring hundreds of artworks across various media, offering community members a first look at the juried selections.

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article local schedule Apr 9, 2026 visibility 7 link 13 artists, 5 galleries

Arty Parties: Your Guide to September's First Friday in Denver

Denver’s art scene is preparing for a busy spring and summer season with a series of exhibition openings, market events, and institutional announcements. Key highlights include the selection of six fellows for the 2026 Clyfford Still Museum Institute Residential Fellowship, a nationwide open call for the Dairy Arts Center’s 2027 season, and several new gallery shows featuring artists such as Stacey Steers, Kim Dickey, and Deanne Gertner. Local advocacy is also in focus as the RiNo Art District supports Colorado Senate Bill 26-133, which aims to establish a formal legal structure for artist-led companies.

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person people schedule Apr 8, 2026 visibility 3 link 1 gallery

Salford Uni’s Energy House 2.0 appoints new Iranian-born artist in residence

Iranian-born artist Omid Asadi has been appointed as the new artist-in-residence at the University of Salford’s Energy House 2.0 research facility. Running from Spring 2026 through the end of the year, the residency will see Asadi collaborate with researchers at the world-leading climate laboratory, which features two massive chambers capable of simulating extreme global weather conditions. The artist plans to create new installations and sculptures in response to the facility's pioneering retrofit research, specifically focusing on a recreated 1930s-era house.

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trending_up market schedule Apr 7, 2026 visibility 8 link 7 artists, 3 galleries

Sotheby’s Evelyn Lin On Asia’s Maturing Market, Young Collectors and the New Rules of the Hong Kong Sale

Sotheby’s recently concluded its spring marquee auctions in Hong Kong, generating a combined total of HK$711.8 million ($91.2 million). The sales were anchored by the success of Joan Mitchell’s 'La Grande Vallée VII,' which sold for $17.6 million, and achieved a nearly 100 percent sell-through rate by value. The performance was bolstered by the auction house's new 'Maison' headquarters, a dual-level retail and exhibition space that attracted over 44,500 visitors in the lead-up to the sales.

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article local schedule Apr 6, 2026 visibility 10 link 5 artists, 4 galleries

Here are the best things to do in NYC this week, April 5-12

The annual Artexpo New York returns to the city's cultural calendar this week, serving as a major highlight among a diverse array of local events. The fair joins other significant spring activations including the New Directors/New Films festival at Lincoln Center and MoMA, the Big Umbrella Festival, and the seasonal reopening of major outdoor markets like Smorgasburg.

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trending_up market schedule Apr 3, 2026 visibility 3 link 1 artist

Raja Ravi Varma Becomes The Highest Value Modern Indian Artwork At Auction

Raja Ravi Varma’s 1890s masterpiece "Yashoda and Krishna" has set a new record for the most expensive Indian artwork ever sold at auction. During Saffronart’s Spring Live Auction, the painting fetched Rs 167.2 crore (approximately $18 million), far exceeding its pre-sale estimate of Rs 80–120 crore. The work was acquired by billionaire Dr. Cyrus S. Poonawalla, chairman of the Serum Institute of India, who has pledged to make the national treasure available for periodic public viewing.

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article local schedule Apr 3, 2026 visibility 2 link 1 artist

Swan Hill Studios to Host Exhibition Inspired by Cancer Stories

Swan Hill Studios is set to host the 'Spring Art Exhibition' from May 1st to 3rd, featuring works by internationally renowned artist John Wragg alongside pieces created by cancer patients and survivors. The exhibition serves as a fundraiser for Lingen Davies Cancer Support, showcasing art inspired by personal experiences with the disease. A highlight of the event includes an intimate conversation with Wragg, who has donated his entire body of work to the charity.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 2, 2026 visibility 3 link 1 artist

Museum of Art’s Juried Members’ Exhibition draws record numbers

The Springfield Museum of Art (SMoA) has launched its 78th Annual Juried Members’ Exhibition, marking a record-breaking year for the institution. The show features 153 selected works from a pool of 250 submissions, representing 150 artist members across nine states—a significant increase from the 110 participants recorded in 2023. Curated by Sienna Brown of the Cleveland Clinic Art Collection, the exhibition highlights a shift toward exuberant colors, abstract forms, and experimental mixed media.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 1, 2026 visibility 5 link 7 artists, 1 gallery

Best Exhibitions Starting in April 2026

The Japanese art scene is preparing for a robust spring season in April 2026, featuring a diverse array of exhibitions across Tokyo's major institutions. Highlights include Martin Margiela’s first large-scale Japanese exhibition at the historic Kudan House, a centenary celebration of fashion icon Hanae Mori at the National Art Center, and a deep dive into the studio practice of Georges Rouault at the Panasonic Shiodome Museum of Art. Traditional art also takes center stage with a focused look at Utagawa Hiroshige’s "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo" at the Ota Memorial Museum of Art.

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Killeen ISD student artwork celebrated, joins statewide exhibition in Austin

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.

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museum exhibitions schedule Mar 27, 2026 visibility 2 link 7 artists, 1 gallery

What to See and Do at the Denver Art Museum - Spring 2026 Guide

The Denver Art Museum has unveiled its spring 2026 programming, featuring a diverse slate of new and ongoing exhibitions. Highlights include the loan of two Rembrandt portraits from the National Gallery of Art, a major survey of contemporary Australian Indigenous art, and exhibitions on fashion, design, and regional printmaking. The season also sees the reinstallation of Francisco Clapera's complete casta painting series and new collection displays ranging from Japanese bamboo art to historic flatware.

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article local schedule Mar 26, 2026 visibility 2 link 2 artists, 3 galleries

Weekend Worthy: Drop by Fort Worth art spaces during Spring Gallery Night

Fort Worth's Spring Gallery Night is taking place this Saturday, with nearly 30 art galleries and museums opening their doors for extended hours. The event, which occurs biannually, aims to provide a relaxed environment for both seasoned art lovers and newcomers to explore the local art scene. A highlight is Fort Works Art, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a new immersive installation by contemporary artist Crystal Wagner.

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trending_up market schedule Mar 25, 2026 visibility 13 link 19 artists, 2 galleries

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Sotheby’s London achieved a rare "white-glove" result during its spring modern and contemporary evening sale, with every lot finding a buyer. The auction totaled £131 million ($175 million), representing a 110 percent increase over the previous year's equivalent sale. High-profile successes included a record-breaking £5.2 million sale for Leon Kossoff’s "Children’s Swimming Pool" and strong performances for works by Andy Warhol and Josef Albers, largely driven by prestigious consignments like the Lewis Collection.

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museum exhibitions schedule Mar 25, 2026 visibility 4 link 2 artists

Mitchell Art Museum at St. John’s College Unveils New Exhibitions and Spring Events

The Mitchell Art Museum at St. John’s College has announced its spring programming lineup, headlined by the exhibition "In the VIDEODROME: Abjection and Alienation." Opening March 26, the show features seminal video works by Martha Rosler and Pipilotti Rist that critique systemic injustice and the societal treatment of women's bodies. The museum is also continuing its survey of Fluxus artist Ken Friedman, which encourages community participation through instructional art scores.

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