Opening Reception: Tallahassee Watercolor Society's 2026 Tri-State Annual Juried Water Media Exhibition

The Tallahassee Watercolor Society (TaWS) is hosting the opening reception for its 2026 Tri-State Annual Juried Water Media Exhibition on May 28, 2026, at the FSU Museum of Fine Arts in Tallahassee, Florida. The exhibition features works by local artists from Florida, Georgia, and Alabama, and is juried by nationally renowned watercolor artist Don Andrews, a past board director of the American Watercolor Society whose paintings have earned multiple awards including three from the American Watercolor Society and two Best of Show awards from the New England Watercolor Society.

Artribune's Agendissima for the 2026 Venice Biennale. The complete guide to events to download

L’Agendissima di Artribune in occasione della Biennale Arte 2026. La guida completa agli eventi da scaricare

Artribune has released its "Agendissima" guide for the 61st International Art Exhibition of the Venice Biennale, curated by the late Koyo Kouoh, running from May 9 to November 22, 2026, across the Giardini, Arsenale, and various venues in Venice. The guide provides schedules, addresses, and recommendations for openings, pavilions, exhibitions, and evening events during the preview days, available for online consultation, download, and printing.

Timeless at Orion Art Gallery and Studio

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.

Get Out There: A short list of community art spaces to check out during the shutdown

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.

Mooresville Arts announces winners of 48th SpringFest Judged Show & Competition

Mooresville Arts has revealed the winners of its 48th annual SpringFest Judged Show & Competition, featuring 123 works by 66 regional artists. Tina Vincent of Charlotte secured first place for her collage titled "Black Tea," while Vanessa Thorman and Chelsea Demarest took second and third place, respectively. The exhibition, judged by Shain Gallery owner Sybil Wornall, showcases a diverse range of media including pottery, watercolor, and oil paintings.

8,000-year-old artifact on display at Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery

Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery in Saskatchewan is presenting an exhibition titled "môso-tâpiskan: Indigenous Living Heritage," curated by local artist Sadi Rose Vaxvick. The show features artifacts from the permanent collection, including a projectile point identified by an archaeologist as 8,000 years old, as well as pottery pieces dating back 2,000 years. Vaxvick consulted an Indigenous advisory committee of elders, repatriation liaisons, historians, and Métis locals, and worked with language speakers to translate all artifact notations into their original Indigenous languages.

Final weekend to see gigantic international art exhibition Embracing Our Differences

The international juried art exhibition "Embracing Our Differences" is concluding its current run in St. Petersburg’s Poynter Park this weekend. The outdoor showcase features 50 billboard-sized artworks created by artists and students globally, each paired with an inspirational quote centered on themes of inclusion, kindness, and respect. The event, which attracted over 400,000 visitors last year, also maintains a concurrent presence in Sarasota’s Bayfront Park through mid-April.

Germany warns Goethe-Institut over exhibition with Palestinian artist

Germany's Federal Foreign Office issued a formal warning to the Goethe-Institut in Ramallah for hosting an exhibition by Palestinian artist Jumana Emil Abboud. The warning, delivered via letter, criticized the institute for displaying Abboud's work, which includes themes related to the Palestinian experience, suggesting it could be seen as endorsing a political position and might violate the institute's mandate of cultural diplomacy.

Artist Call: Pullen Arts Center 2027 Exhibition Program

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.

Wrinkles and Smiles: A Celebration of Age

Age UK Milton Keynes has announced "Wrinkles and Smiles: A Celebration of Age," a community art exhibition featuring works by local school students that explore the theme of aging. The exhibition will take place at Middleton Hall Centre in Milton Keynes from October 6th to 9th, 2025, with winning pieces displayed at MK Gallery.

Embracing Our Differences invites submissions for its 2026 outdoor exhibitions

Embracing Our Differences, a nonprofit organization, is now accepting submissions for its 2026 international outdoor exhibitions in Sarasota and St. Petersburg. The juried exhibition features 50 billboard-sized artworks paired with quotations, with categories for visual art and original quotes. Submissions are free and open to all ages and backgrounds, with a deadline of July 1. Winners receive cash prizes, including Best-in-Show and People's Choice awards, and student winners share $2,000 with their school's art or language arts program.