Augusta University has officially recognized the creative achievements of its student body during the 2026 student art exhibition. The event showcased a diverse range of media and techniques, culminating in an awards ceremony that highlighted exceptional talent within the university's Department of Art and Design.
The Killeen Independent School District (KISD) has launched its 23rd annual art exhibition at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center, featuring hundreds of works from middle and high school students. The event, which includes drawings, paintings, sculptures, and textiles, opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by district leaders, faculty, and families. The exhibition showcases the creative output of a program that serves over 6,200 students and includes original works from the district's art faculty.
The Art Gallery at the University of West Florida (TAG) is launching its annual juried exhibition, "TAGGED," which runs from March 5 to March 12. This showcase is open to the entire UWF student body, providing a professional platform for students across various disciplines to display their work. The event kicks off with an opening ceremony on March 5 that includes the presentation of juried awards, departmental achievements, and community-sponsored scholarships.
The New York State Museum in Albany has launched a comprehensive $150 million modernization project funded by the state. Led by new director Jennifer Saunders and supported by Governor Kathy Hochul, the initiative includes infrastructure upgrades, the formation of a visioning task force, and a plan to double the number of annual major exhibitions. The project aims to update the museum's aging displays with more interactive technology and contemporary narratives, beginning with a Barbie retrospective and an upcoming exhibition marking the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Pullen Arts Center in Raleigh, North Carolina, has issued an open call for artists to submit work for its 2027 Exhibition Program. The center seeks submissions from local and regional artists aged 18 and older, with priority given to those residing in Raleigh but also welcoming applicants from across the Piedmont region. The program features three themed group shows—"Metamorphosis: studies in change" (February–April), "Awake and Aware: our senses as a guide" (May–July), and "The Ways We Remember: rituals, stories, memorials" (August–October)—each curated by the center and including 3–5 artists. There is no commission on sales, and the galleries are free and open to the public. Applications must be submitted online via SlideRoom by May 31, 2026.
The National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC) and the ACLU of Texas have issued a formal challenge to the University of North Texas (UNT) following the abrupt closure of an exhibition by artist Victor “Marka 27” Quiñonez. The show, titled 'Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá', featured works exploring Latin American identity and immigration, including pieces critical of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Shortly after opening, the university shuttered the gallery, covered the windows, and terminated the artist's loan agreement without providing a clear explanation.
Emerging multidisciplinary artist Isabella Kennedy has unveiled her installation 'Ballast' at Firstdraft in Sydney, a site-specific work that blends paper sculpture, video projection, and sound. The exhibition draws on the unfinished research of her late father, journalist Les Kennedy, regarding the 1941 disappearance of the HMAS Sydney II. Through delicate stitched paper forms and immersive blue light, Kennedy explores themes of familial grief, maritime history, and the meditative acts of remembrance that bridge personal and national narratives.
The Margaret Stonewall Wooldridge Hamblet Thesis Exhibitions, titled "In No Particular Order: Senior Show 2026," will open on April 10, 2026, at Vanderbilt University's Space 204 galleries. The showcase features the thesis work of ten graduating senior art majors: Caitlin Nitschke, Kira Tannenbaum, Lin Morales, Dorothy Chen, Paige Restel, Megan Grosse, Remi Marcus, Isaac Bevin Boakye, Izabella Burghardt, and Rubric Barredo. The opening coincides with a department-wide open house at the E. Bronson Ingram Studio Arts Center, displaying work from students across all art classes.
The Margaret Stonewall Wooldridge Hamblet Thesis Exhibitions, titled "In No Particular Order: Senior Show 2026," will open on April 10, 2026, at Space 204 galleries within Vanderbilt University's E. Bronson Ingram Studio Arts Center. The showcase features the thesis work of ten graduating senior art majors: Caitlin Nitschke, Kira Tannenbaum, Lin Morales, Dorothy Chen, Paige Restel, Megan Grosse, Remi Marcus, Isaac Bevin Boakye, Izabella Burghardt, and Rubric Barredo. The opening coincides with a department-wide open house displaying work from all art classes.
The 2026 Governor's Capitol Art Exhibition will open at the Wyoming Capitol on February 9, featuring local artist Alexandra Hansen of Aladdin among 53 artists selected from 383 entries by 152 artists. The biennial exhibition, part of Wyoming's tribute to America's 250th anniversary, celebrates the state's landscapes, communities, and people. Hansen, a contemporary Western artist known for stylized vintage patina oil paintings, grew up on a South Dakota ranch and studied at Oklahoma State University. Kate Hlavin, Curator of the Coors Western Art Exhibit and Sale, served as guest juror. A public reception and awards ceremony will be held on February 26, with a People's Choice Award vote on the Wyoming State Museum Facebook page.
Utah State University's Arts Are Core program has opened its seventh annual 'Creativity Unbound' student art exhibition at the Lyndsley Wilkerson Gallery. The show features over 300 artworks from K-8 students across multiple northern Utah school districts and charter schools, highlighting arts-integrated learning and student creativity. The exhibition will remain open to the public until March 20.
Cathy Yan's new black comedy caper *The Gallerist*, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, follows Miami-based dealer Polina Polinski (Natalie Portman) as she tries to sell a corpse impaled on a sculpture during Art Basel Miami Beach. The film, co-written by Yan and James Pedersen, features a cast including Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Zach Galifianakis, Jenna Ortega, Charli xcx, and Catherine Zeta-Jones, and leans heavily on art-world stereotypes for its farcical humor.
The Mansfield Public Art Commission and the Mansfield Richland County Public Library are hosting a memorial art exhibition honoring the late Ruthie Akuchie, a local artist known for her creativity, musical abilities, and adventurous spirit. A dedication event is scheduled for February 5, 2026, at the library's second-floor atrium, and the exhibition will run through February and March as part of the library's Black History Month celebration. Akuchie's work explores themes of identity, emotion, and lived experience, with her sister Naomi Cantwell and father Rev. El Akuchie sharing personal reflections on her legacy.
A traveling art exhibition called the Rural Art Exhibition is visiting seven venues across North East Fife from January to March 2025. The exhibition was created for the Rural Poverty Conference held during Challenge Poverty Week and features artwork by members of the Rural Voice Panel, Crail Community Larder, and NEF Youth Voice, funded by Fife Council’s Community Learning and Development service. The works share real experiences of rural life and the challenges of living in a rural area.
The Mansfield Public Art Commission, in partnership with the Mansfield Richland County Public Library, is presenting a memorial art exhibition honoring the life and work of Ruthie Akuchie, a beloved local artist. A dedication event will be held on February 5 at the Main Library in Mansfield, Ohio, and the exhibition will remain on display through February and March as part of Black History Month celebrations. Akuchie, whose art explored identity, emotion, and lived experience, was also a musician and missionary; her work continues to tell stories of resilience and cultural pride after her untimely death last year.
Orion Art Gallery and Studio in Watertown, New York, is hosting a winter feature exhibition titled “Timeless,” showcasing the work of artist and photographer Thomas Murray. An opening reception will be held on Friday, January 16, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with light refreshments, and the exhibition will remain on view from January 19 through February 15 during regular gallery hours. Admission is free and open to the public.
The Idaho Press reports that the art exhibition 'American Contradictions' has been extended in celebration of the United States' 250th anniversary. The show, which explores themes of paradox and complexity in American identity, will remain on view longer than originally planned to accommodate increased public interest and align with the national milestone.
The New York Times article explores how contemporary artists are translating the energy and imagery of street protests into gallery and museum exhibitions. It highlights specific works that incorporate protest signs, slogans, and visual motifs from recent social movements, examining how these pieces retain their political urgency when removed from the streets and placed in institutional spaces.
A rare collection of Dutch Old Masters, previously held in a private European collection, is making its first-ever U.S. debut at an American museum. The exhibition brings together a selection of 17th-century paintings, including works by Rembrandt, Vermeer, and other Dutch Golden Age artists, offering a unique glimpse into a collection that has rarely been seen by the public.
Brighton & Hove City Council has cancelled an anti-racist art exhibition featuring a reimagined Union Jack flag, created by artist Gil Mualem-Doron, over concerns it could offend minority communities. The artwork, which incorporates designs from diverse groups, had been displayed at public venues for over a decade. Council leader Bella Sankey stated that libraries must remain neutral and safe spaces for all customers, citing the city's status as a 'Libraries of Sanctuary.'
Sotheby’s held a high-profile evening auction featuring major works of modern art, drawing significant attention from collectors and the art world. The event was characterized by record-breaking bids and a theatrical atmosphere, with several iconic pieces selling for tens of millions of dollars, underscoring the enduring appeal of blue-chip modern masters.
The Studio Museum in Harlem has opened a striking new building on 125th Street, designed by Adjaye Associates. The museum, long a cornerstone of the neighborhood, now boasts expanded gallery spaces, a sculpture garden, and improved facilities for its artist-in-residence program, marking a major physical and symbolic transformation for the institution.
Daniel Soma sat alone in a pop-up art gallery in downtown Washington, D.C., surrounded by Australian Indigenous artworks that had been planned for years but remained unseen due to a government shutdown. The gallery, wedged between a bank and a men's workwear store, was fully installed but empty of visitors, highlighting the immediate impact of the shutdown on cultural programming.
A short list of community art spaces is being promoted for people to visit during a shutdown period. The article highlights local venues where art can still be experienced, encouraging public engagement with grassroots creative hubs despite broader closures.
Art Basel Miami Beach 2025 is set to take place, bringing together leading galleries, artists, and collectors from around the world for its annual edition in Miami. The fair will feature a curated selection of modern and contemporary art, with special sections dedicated to emerging artists and large-scale installations.
The 22nd annual Juried Art Exhibition opened at the Cambridge Centre for the Arts, featuring over 150 submissions from local artists. Juror Lisa Hirmer announced the winners: Melissa Rempel received the Jill Summerhayes first place award, Dianne McBride placed second, Bill Praught third, and Vanessa Pejovic, Kathryn Tyrrell, and Sue Sturdy received honorable mentions.
The 22nd annual Juried Art Exhibition opened at the Cambridge Centre for the Arts on Saturday, featuring over 150 submissions from local artists. Juror Lisa Hirmer announced awards including first place (Jill Summerhayes award) to Melissa Rempel, second to Dianne McBride, third to Bill Praught, and honourable mentions to Vanessa Pejovic, Kathryn Tyrrell, and Sue Sturdy. The exhibition is organized by the Cambridge Arts Guild and runs until November 15.
De Beers has partnered with Frieze Masters to present an immersive installation titled 'Voyage Through the Diamond Realm' at the art fair in London. The display features diamonds dating back 3.5 billion years, alongside a film exploring the myths, history, and science of diamonds, and a sculpture commissioned from craftspeople in Botswana using uncut diamonds and ostrich eggshell. Lynn Serfaty of De Beers curated the installation, which marks the company's first presentation at an art fair.
De Beers has partnered with Frieze Masters to present an immersive installation titled 'Voyage Through the Diamond Realm,' showcasing diamonds that date back 3.5 billion years. The display, curated by Lynn Serfaty of De Beers, features a 20-minute film exploring the myths, history, and science of diamonds, along with a commissioned sculpture from Botswana craftspeople using uncut diamonds and ostrich eggshells. This marks De Beers' first presentation at an art fair.
The New York Times reports on a new exhibition at San Francisco’s Asian Art Museum that brings together over 120 works spanning 2,000 years of Asian art. The show juxtaposes ancient sculptures of Hindu and Buddhist deities with contemporary pieces featuring glitter, neon, and pop culture references, creating a dialogue between spiritual tradition and modern exuberance. Highlights include a gilded bronze Buddha from Thailand, a contemporary Indian painting of a goddess adorned with sequins, and a Japanese scroll depicting a scene of both joy and sorrow.