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Gisborne art show highlights weather impact on well-being

Gisborne artist and community researcher Dayna Raroa is organizing an art exhibition titled "Mōwai: The Weight of Water" based on her co-authored study on how severe weather impacts health and wellbeing. The exhibition, funded by a $100,000 grant from the Health Research Council of New Zealand, will take place on September 27 at the former Marina Restaurant building in Gisborne, featuring over 30 local creatives who translate community-led research into artworks. Contributors include painters, photographers, sculptors, a tattoo artist, a builder using timber from a washed-out bridge, and a doctor highlighting medical prescription disruptions.

'Who’s going to read it?': Research taken off library shelf and transformed into art showcase

Artist and community researcher Dayna Raroa (Ngāti Porou) is transforming a published study on how severe weather affects health and wellbeing into an art exhibition in Gisborne. The research, co-authored by Raroa and published in June 2024, was originally shelved in a library; she now presents its findings through visual art to make the data more accessible and engaging for the local community.

Martin Superville's Twilight Zone opens at Studio Joli on September 6

Trinidadian artist Martin Superville presents his latest exhibition, "Twilight Zone: Tovaco et Iere II," at Studio Joli in St. James, Trinidad, opening September 6 and running through September 18. The show draws on the indigenous names for Trinidad and Tobago, reflecting Superville's decades-long practice of documenting local culture, history, and landscapes through oil paint, charcoal, ink, and watercolor. Superville, who launched his fine-art career in 1988 and owns The Art Gallery in Tobago, has exhibited internationally in Barbados, Anguilla, Antigua, Washington, and New York.

‘Chutzpah Girls’ Portraits to be Showcased in Art Exhibits Across the U.S.

The Times of Israel reports that a series of portraits titled 'Chutzpah Girls' will be showcased in art exhibits across the United States. The series features portraits of Jewish women who exemplify boldness and resilience, created by an unnamed artist or collective. The exhibits are set to tour multiple venues, bringing these empowering images to a wide American audience.

25 Artists in Gaza Stage Exhibition of New Works Expressing Grief Amid Genocide

In July 2025, 25 artists in Gaza staged an exhibition titled "Aphenix" inside a coffee shop in Gaza City, organized by Mohaned Asayas, a student at Al-Aqsa University. The exhibition featured 55 new works created during a month-long workshop that provided a rare space for artistic expression amid the ongoing war, offering materials like soft charcoal, pastel, and acrylic. Artists such as Bisan Al Amasy produced pieces addressing themes of starvation, displacement, bombardment, and loss, using symbolic imagery like a fatigued donkey to represent Gaza City.

Blue Fern Artists Collective Gallery will host grand opening in Peterborough on Sept. 5

Blue Fern Artists Collective Gallery will hold its grand opening and ribbon-cutting on Friday, Sept. 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. at 40B Main St. in Peterborough, N.H., in a space formerly occupied by Grey Horse Candles. The gallery, founded by Deborah Caplan and a group of local artists, had a soft opening during the Aug. 8 Night Market. It features 18 artists working in diverse media including paintings, drawings, collage, multimedia, ceramics, felting, jewelry, leather work, and photography. The collective is collaboratively owned and run, with each artist paying a nonrefundable buy-in and monthly dues, and working two shifts per month. Artists receive 82% of sales profits, far above the typical 40-50% gallery commission. The gallery is also partnering with MAXT Makerspace to showcase makers’ work and plans to host classes, art history lectures, poetry readings, and evening events in the adjacent alley.

Nashville art exhibition highlights experiences of homeless artists

A Nashville art exhibition at Gallery 64 in the Nashville Arcade is showcasing works by artists who are currently or have previously experienced homelessness. Organized by Daybreak Arts, the show features artists including Chris Bandy, Edwin Lockridge, and Sydney Sparkle, whose pieces explore how public greenspaces can represent exclusion for unhoused individuals. The exhibition runs through August 16.

Red Calliope Gallery on Evers Hosts Art Exhibit

Red Calliope Gallery on Evers, a new art gallery and champagne bar in Plant City, Florida, is hosting an exhibit featuring local artists. The gallery, owned by self-taught artist Rachel and woodcraftsman Mark Dummeldinger, opened in March and recently held a juried competition called Dog Days of Summer, judged by local artist Liza Compass. Winners will be announced on August 2 at a public event with cash prizes, hors d'oeuvres, and entertainment.

Crowning AI-chievement: robot artist creates portrait of King Charles

Ai-Da, the AI humanoid robot artist, unveiled a portrait of King Charles III titled *Algorithm King* at the UK Mission in Geneva during the UN's 2025 'AI for Good Summit'. The robot, created by Oxford gallerist Aidan Meller, previously painted the late Queen Elizabeth II and set a record in November 2024 when her work *A.I. God. Portrait of Alan Turing* sold for over £1 million at Sotheby's New York.

Humanoid robot Ai-Da that sold first robot art at auction for over $1 million now says it's not aiming to ‘replace human artists’

The humanoid robot Ai-Da, one of the most advanced in the world, unveiled a new oil painting titled "Algorithm King" at the United Nations' AI for Good summit in Geneva. The portrait depicts King Charles III and was created using artificial intelligence algorithms. Late last year, Ai-Da made history when its portrait of Alan Turing became the first artwork by a humanoid robot sold at auction, fetching over $1 million. The robot, created in 2019 by a team led by Aidan Meller with specialists from the universities of Oxford and Birmingham, is designed to resemble a human woman with interchangeable robotic arms.

Warrington Museum to host art exhibition exploring identity and transition

Warrington Museum and Art Gallery will host 'Foreign Bodies,' a solo exhibition by emerging artist Skye Baker, from July 18 to September 14. The show features performance and video works exploring Baker’s personal experiences with gender transition and broader societal perceptions of the trans community in the UK. Baker, an 18-year-old Warrington resident and recent Priestley College graduate, won the museum’s 2024 Open Exhibition, becoming its youngest winner, and the new show builds on her award-winning video 'Guttural.' Visitors can make choices after each video piece, shaping their own journey through the interactive exhibition.

Norman Teague: Love Reigns Supreme

Norman Teague is the subject of a documentary film produced by Firelight Media in association with The WNET Group for the PBS series 'American Masters.' The film, directed by Adewole A. Abioye and produced by Aderemi Abioye, explores Teague's life and creative journey as a visual artist. The program is part of the 'In the Making' series and is funded by multiple foundations including the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and the Rosalind P. Walter Foundation.

Awash in color: Newport Beach Art Exhibition showcases over 200 works by area artists

The 58th annual Newport Beach Art Exhibition took place on June 30, 2025, at the Newport Beach Civic Center, drawing about 2,000 attendees. The one-day event featured over 240 artworks including paintings, sculptures, photography, and mixed media, displayed in the Community Room and Civic Green. Notable participants included Joyce Cox, whose oil on linen painting "Soaking Up The Zen" attracted attention; Jeff Guzzetta, who won third place in 3-D art for a stained glass mosaic surfboard titled "Sol"; and Elena Kealy, who received the Juror's Choice Award for her oil on canvas work "Bliss." Other award winners included Kevin Avery, who took second place in Photography for "Rich Strike." The exhibition was organized by the Newport Beach Library and supported by the Newport Beach Arts Foundation.

Barrie artist wins Juror’s Choice Award at Unity in Diversity exhibition

The Museum of Dufferin and the Dufferin County Multicultural Foundation unveiled the fourth annual Unity in Diversity art exhibition on June 7 at the museum's Silo Gallery. The juried multicultural show features works by 18 artists from across Ontario and presented four awards: Juror's Choice, Youth Artist, Emerging Artist, and Best in Show. Barrie-based artist Faryal Shehzad won the Juror's Choice Award for her piece "Homecoming," while Kaiya Davoodian received the Youth Artist Award for "Glory to Ukraine." Other winners include Vishwa Patel (Emerging Artist) and Melissa Boodoo (Best in Show).

Valley Center Art Gallery announces winners of ‘Western Ways’ Art Exhibition

The Valley Center Art Gallery announced the winners of its 'Western Ways' art exhibition, celebrating the spirit, landscapes, and traditions of the American West. Sandy Zelasko won Best of Show for her piece 'Ladies First!', while category winners included Robert Cording (Oils), Connie Luizzi (Photography), Gloria Warren (Watercolor & Gouache), Craia Reesor (Pastel & Charcoal), and Barbara Scharnau (Mixed Media and Acrylic). The exhibition featured photography, painting, and mixed media from regional artists.

Art exhibit to show the realities of homelessness in Kansas City

Artist Daniel Montoute will present "Living in Tents," an exhibition of paintings, found objects, and mixed media works at the Shirley Stiles Gallery in Kansas City starting August 18, 2025. The show depicts the realities of homelessness in the Kansas City area, featuring imagery of tents, shopping carts, and people sleeping in alleyways. Montoute, who moved to Kansas City in 2023 to join the Pendleton ArtsBlock artist community, was struck by the prevalence of homelessness. All exhibition pieces will be donated to reStart Inc., an emergency shelter, and auctioned at its annual fundraising gala on September 11.

Leaders of former Maine syringe provider open Winterport art gallery

Abby D'Alessio and her husband Josh, former leaders of the Bangor-based Health Equity Alliance (HEAL)—which operated a syringe exchange and closed in April amid financial turmoil—have opened Selah Gallery on Main Street in Winterport, Maine. The gallery, named after a Biblical word meaning 'pause' and 'reflect,' offers a space for mindful contemplation and sells a mix of artwork, skin care products, jewelry, and accessories, with pieces priced from a few hundred dollars to $100,000. Abby D'Alessio, who stepped down as HEAL's harm reduction manager in December, curates the gallery, while Josh D'Alessio is a featured photographer. The space also includes the 'Canvas of Courage' project, which showcases artists who have faced homelessness, substance use, or mental health struggles, such as acrylic painter Ben Rasche.

New Indigenous Art Gallery at Outback at Isa Officially Opened

A new Indigenous art gallery, the Maltha Waru Arts Workshop, has officially opened at Outback at Isa in Mount Isa, Queensland, on May 30, 2025. Councillor Travis Crowther delivered the opening speech, marking the culmination of months of work by local Indigenous artists and Outback at Isa staff. The gallery, which began operating in December 2024, displays and sells art created by Indigenous artists from North West Queensland, including paintings, jewellery, textiles, carvings, spinifex paper, and contemporary works. Featured artists include Barbara Sam, Rebecca Sam, Hazel Munro, and others.

‘American Asian’ exhibit in Avondale spotlights 16 Georgia-based artists

The Avondale Arts Center in Avondale, Georgia, is hosting 'American Asian,' a group exhibition curated by Nicole Kang that features 16 Georgia-based artists of Asian descent. The multimedia show explores the 'third culture' experience of belonging, with works ranging from intimate portraits and experimental abstraction to visual narratives examining heritage and homeland. Featured artists include Sanithna, Helen Choi, Killamari, Crystal Jin Kimm, and Janice Rago, among others.

Mandarin Oriental, Macau marks 15th anniversary with new art exhibition

Mandarin Oriental, Macau launched a new contemporary Chinese art exhibition titled "Modern Vision, Timeless Technique" to mark its 15th anniversary at its current location. The exhibition, running until 31 August in the hotel's lobby and Lobby Lounge, features 15 works by local female artists Leong Kit Man and Tsang Tseng Tseng. Curated by Alice Kok, president of the Art For All Society (AFA), the show highlights how the artists blend traditional Chinese painting techniques with modern aesthetics. VIPs including government officials and cultural figures attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony, and the hotel's executive chef created canapés inspired by the artworks.

Village Art Gallery opens on Brevard Avenue in Cocoa Village

The Village Art Gallery has opened at 200 Brevard Avenue in historic Cocoa Village, owned by local artists Bruce Reigle and Teri Roper. The gallery represents 37 artists across multiple media including painting, photography, pottery, sculpture, and jewelry, and features a dedicated music/art room with ukuleles and hand-painted guitars, as well as a workshop for building and repairing picture frames and furniture. Reigle co-founded the Ukulele Lending Program with the Brevard County Library System, and the gallery is seeking donations to expand the program to all 17 libraries. The space also offers fine-art and drawing classes, and a Crystal Bowl Meditation event is scheduled for May 29.

Trucha RGV planning art exhibit showcasing ‘issues in the 956’

Trucha RGV, an arts organization in the Rio Grande Valley, is planning an art exhibit that will focus on social and political issues affecting the 956 area code region of South Texas. The exhibition aims to highlight local concerns through visual art, providing a platform for community dialogue and expression.

“Shelf Life: Senior Thesis Art Exhibition 2025”

Whitman College's Studio Art Department presents the 2025 Senior Thesis Art Exhibition, "Shelf Life," running from April 25 to May 25 across multiple campus venues including the Sheehan Gallery, Maxey Museum, and Fouts Center for Visual Arts. The exhibition features works by 22 graduating Studio Art majors, with additional outdoor displays near Fouts and Reid Campus Center. A series of thesis events includes an artist talk with visiting educators Jiemei Lin and Joe Hedges on April 24, an opening celebration on April 25, and a family and friends reception on May 24.

NW Minnesota Arts Council announced its NW Minnesota Art Exhibit Winners

The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council announced the winners of its 2025 Northwest Minnesota Art Exhibit, awarding $2,300 in cash prizes to student and adult artists from a seven-county region. The winners were recognized at a reception in Crookston on April 27, with juror Glen Henry, an Indigenous artist and Director of Exhibitions at Minnesota State University Moorhead, selecting the awardees. Categories included adult and student divisions, with top prizes going to Elizabeth Kitchell-Rockstad for mixed media and Alyssa Foster for drawing, among others. Selected works will travel to area libraries and five student pieces will be displayed in Senator Mark Johnson's office.

A Visit to Alaska Inspires a Climate Change Exhibit in Connecticut

The New York Times reports on a new climate change-themed exhibition in Connecticut, inspired by a curator's visit to Alaska. The exhibit uses visual art to explore the environmental impacts of global warming, featuring works that document melting glaciers, shifting ecosystems, and the human experience of climate change in the Arctic region.

A New Art Exhibition Ponders the Perpetual Cycle of Urban Transition

The article reviews "Contemporary Ruin future visions," an exhibition at Drexel University's Leonard Pearlstein Gallery curated by artist Nancy Agati. The show explores the perpetual cycle of urban construction, demolition, and renewal, focusing on Philadelphia's evolving neighborhoods. Featured artists include Sophie White, who documents rapid gentrification in Fishtown/Kensington through plein-air gouache paintings, and Jennifer Johnson, whose sculptural maps trace the transformation of the Black Bottom area from 1725 to 2025. Joseph E. B. Elliott contributes photographs of decaying buildings, such as Saint Bonaventure Church and Richmond Generating Station, capturing ruins both past and present.

Made in NY artists draw on personal experiences at Schweinfurth Art Center

The Schweinfurth Art Center in Auburn, New York, is hosting a group exhibition titled 'Made in NY,' featuring works by artists from across the state who draw on personal experiences, including themes of identity, family history, and regional landscapes. The show includes a range of media such as painting, sculpture, and mixed media, highlighting the diverse creative voices emerging from New York State.

Two Fort Worth Artists Join Forces for a New Western-Meets-Modern Exhibition at Bowie House

Two Fort Worth artists, Abigail Faye Jackson and Jacob Lovett, have joined forces for a new exhibition titled "West of Real" at Bowie House in Fort Worth, opening April 27. Jackson's works focus on charrería, the national sport of Mexico, using 23-karat gold leaf backgrounds to create a surreal, timeless atmosphere. Lovett's paintings depict cowboys on horseback riding into blank white canvases, using window-like compositions to invite introspection and blur the line between reality and imagination.

Brooklyn billboard exhibit highlights Haitian diaspora art in time for Haitian Heritage Month

A new public art exhibition titled "Ansamn" (meaning "Together" in Haitian Creole) opens April 25 in Brooklyn, featuring the work of Haitian-American artist Mel Isidor. Her mixed-media collage, part of her "Roots" series, honors her late aunt Yolette and incorporates archival family photos with original photography from a road trip through Haiti. The month-long billboard exhibit, presented by SaveArtSpace and curated by Yvena Despagne of Art x Ayiti, runs during Haitian Heritage Month.

Community Space: Celebrating Local Art with the ‘Metamorphosis’ Exhibit

The Redwood City Parks and Arts Foundation has launched its fifth art exhibition, 'Metamorphosis: Evolving Identities,' in the CZI Community Space in downtown Redwood City. The exhibition features 11 local artists from San Mateo County, including four teen artists, showcasing works in painting, wall sculpture, and mixed media that explore themes of transformation, growth, and self-discovery. The launch event on March 21 included panel discussions and artist talks, and the exhibit will remain on display through spring 2026.