The Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History is hosting an exhibition featuring student artwork created in honor of America’s upcoming 250th anniversary. The show highlights young artists from local schools, with pieces reflecting themes of American history, identity, and patriotism. The exhibit is part of a broader community effort to engage students in the nation’s semiquincentennial celebrations.
The Crisfield Arts & Entertainment District is calling for artists to participate in 'Symphony of Senses II: Where Art & Music Converge,' an exhibition opening with a reception on May 29 in Crisfield, Maryland. The article, behind a paywall, invites local artists to submit work for this themed show blending visual art and music.
Friedman Memorial Airport in the Wood River Valley will host an artist reception on May 21 from 5 to 7 p.m. to unveil its latest art exhibition. The event will feature hors d'oeuvres and beverages, allowing attendees to view new artworks displayed throughout the airport and meet the artists in person, with validated parking provided.
The Tampa Bay Times is promoting a digital subscription service that offers a replica of its printed newspaper, available on desktop, mobile, and app platforms. The article highlights an exhibition titled "Neverne Covington: Into the Mystic" as part of the Tampa Bay Times Events, though no further details about the exhibition are provided in the text.
The China Pavilion at the 61st International Art Exhibition - La Biennale di Venezia has been announced under the title "Dream Stream." The pavilion will be part of the prestigious Venice Biennale, one of the world's most important contemporary art exhibitions, and is organized by the Chinese government or cultural authorities. The announcement was made via a press release distributed by PR Newswire, highlighting China's continued participation in this global art event.
The Monroe County Community College Student Art Club is presenting its annual art show from May 22 through July 15 at St. Therese at IHM Senior Living in Monroe, Michigan. The exhibition features student artwork in various media including pencil, watercolor, acrylic, pottery, and sculpture, with a public reception on May 22 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Select pieces are available for purchase during gallery hours, and the club is seeking exhibitors for 2027.
The Luzerne County Community College (LCCC) held the opening night of its 2026 Communication Arts Student Art Exhibition at the Schulman Gallery on May 8. During the event, President John Yudichak and Schulman Gallery Curator Robert Husty presented the President’s Choice Awards to student artists. The exhibition will remain on display through Friday, June 5, and is open to the public weekdays.
Ridgewood, a neighborhood in Queens, New York, has developed a thriving art scene that is increasingly stepping out of the shadow of its more famous neighbor, Bushwick. The article highlights how a growing number of galleries, artist-run spaces, and studios have opened in Ridgewood, attracted by lower rents and a sense of community, drawing artists and collectors away from the increasingly commercialized Bushwick corridor.
Arts Annex Fresno, a new art gallery in Fresno's Tower District, is set to celebrate its grand opening on Saturday night. The gallery aims to prioritize local Fresno artists by providing them with a dedicated space to showcase and sell their work, filling a gap in the city's art scene for artist-first venues.
A long-vacant warehouse on Stathem Avenue in Westwood, Ohio, is being converted into the Apropos Art Society, a visual arts center. The project will include eight artist studios, a classroom for public workshops, and an art gallery, with the owners collaborating with an architect and contractor to transform the former plumbing warehouse. The center is expected to open by the end of the year.
The Watauga Arts Council (WAC) will present "The Art of Jazz" in its Main Gallery from May 5 through June 30, an exhibition that translates the cultural and personal influence of jazz into visual art. Featuring works by local and regional artists in 2D mediums, the show explores how sound can be expressed through color, movement, and form. A special reception will be held at the Appalachian Theatre in Boone on June 11, where pieces will be transported for the event, offering attendees a chance to meet the artists.
A new exhibition opened April 10 at the Indianapolis International Airport’s Civic Plaza, featuring 92 works by 90 Hoosier artists with developmental disabilities. The show was organized by the Indianapolis Airport Authority in partnership with the Indiana Association of Rehabilitation Facilities, Inc. (INARF) and Ability Indiana, with artists from 12 INARF member organizations contributing pieces in a variety of mediums. The airport’s arts and culture program, which rotates permanent and temporary collections, has hosted this annual showcase for several years, with some artists returning each year with new work.
Three women—Tarot Crick, Penny Bowley, and Rhiannon Griffiths—opened a new art gallery called Jackdaw in Oundle, Northamptonshire, in March 2025. The gallery exclusively sells artwork created by artists based within 50 miles of the shop, aiming to showcase local talent that the owners describe as 'phenomenal' but underrecognized. They have built extensive connections with local artists and collaborate with Northants & Rutland Open Studios to provide a year-round platform for creatives.
The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho in Pocatello is opening a new exhibition next week, as reported by local news outlet KPVI. The article provides basic details about the upcoming show, though specific artworks or artists are not named in the text.
Rock Falls Tourism has announced two Calls for Artists for the 2026 Art in the Park Sculpture Walk and Outdoor Art Gallery, to be held on August 29, 2026, in the RB&W District in Rock Falls, Illinois. The Outdoor Art Gallery will feature a juried exhibition of original artwork from 10AM to 4PM, with a $250 Best of Show prize, while the Sculpture Walk seeks eight sculpture pieces for a year-long rotating public exhibit, offering selected artists a $1,250 stipend. Applications for the gallery are due June 2, 2026, and for the sculpture walk by June 1, 2026.
The Riverfront Arts Center in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, will open a new exhibition titled 'Fantastical' on May 7, celebrating imagination and creativity. The opening reception runs from 4:30 to 7 p.m. and includes food, refreshments, flow arts performances, tarot readings, music, and a chance to meet the artists. The exhibition is open to all artists aged 18 and older, with submissions accepted on April 30 and May 1, and runs through June 14.
WCBD News 2 reports on the opening of 'Regal Threads: The Majesty of Blue and Purple,' an art exhibition exploring the historical and cultural significance of blue and purple in art and textiles. The show features works from multiple artists and highlights the symbolic use of these colors across different eras and cultures.
Norwich Arts Center will open its May exhibition with a reception on May 1 as part of the town's First Friday activities, featuring works by regional artists. The exhibition culminates in an "Art Heist" fundraiser on May 16, where participants pay $75 for a ticket and, through a drawing, select any available artwork from the gallery wall, guaranteeing each ticket holder a piece valued at over $75, with many worth several hundred dollars.
The Guilford Art Center in Connecticut will host an exhibition of the New Haven Paint & Clay Club from May 26 to June 20, 2026. The show features a juried selection of works by club members and regional artists, chosen by Nancy Stuart, retired dean of the Hartford Art School. A free opening reception is scheduled for May 31.
The Piccolo Spoleto Exhibition is taking place at Marion Square in Charleston, South Carolina, showcasing a wide range of visual art from local and regional artists. The outdoor event, part of the larger Spoleto Festival USA, features paintings, sculptures, photography, and mixed-media works, drawing crowds to engage with the creative community in a public setting.
A review of a Dallas artist's latest exhibition describes the show as bold, vast, and staggering, though the specific artist and gallery are not named in the available text. The article appears to be a critical appraisal of the artist's new body of work, emphasizing its scale and ambition.
The L.E. Shore Gallery in Collingwood is hosting a new exhibition featuring artwork that combines subtle aesthetic techniques with a clear, direct social or political message. The show highlights artists who use understated visual approaches to convey commentary on contemporary issues, drawing attention to the power of art as a tool for communication and reflection.
Ottawa County artists are invited to submit work for the 2026 Ottawa County Art Trust Exhibition, a juried show organized by Ottawa County and the Holland Area Arts Council. Submissions should reflect the cultural traditions, activities, or natural features of the county. Artwork drop-off runs June 15-17 at the Ottawa County Administration Building, with an opening reception and awards ceremony on June 23. Local ceramicist Jami Mika will serve as juror, and purchase awards will add top works to the trust's permanent collection.
Art students from Mansfield and Norton high schools showcased their work in a juried exhibition titled “The Future Is Now” at the Morini Gallery in Mansfield. The opening reception took place on May 17, 2026, featuring 35 pieces in media ranging from colored pencil to chalk pastels. Mansfield senior Olivia Posk won first place for her colored pencil piece “First Look,” while Connor Ingram and Tania Andrade took second and third place, respectively. The exhibit runs through June 21 and is co-curated by Heidi Cerullo and Glenn Fournier.
The article titled 'At the Galleries for May 28, 2026' from 27east provides a roundup of current art exhibitions and gallery shows opening or ongoing on that date. It highlights specific venues, artists, and featured works, offering a guide for local audiences to visit and engage with visual art in the region.
The Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg is hosting a talk titled "In the Presence of the Spirits: Art and Culture in New Guinea" on February 27, 2025. MFA Research Associate Noah Cox will lead the discussion, focusing on the exhibition "Explore the Vaults: The Art of New Guinea" and placing the works displayed in the Miriam Acheson Gallery within the broader history of art from New Guinea, an island known for its rich artistic traditions rooted in ritual, myth, and communal history.
The article reports on a local exhibition titled "Yarkuwa" that showcases the work of young artists from the Deniliquin region. The event highlights emerging creative talent within the community, providing a platform for local youth to display their artistic skills and engage with the public.
An article reports that paintings at a local museum depict the devastating 1900 hurricane that struck Galveston, Texas. The artworks serve as historical records of the natural disaster, capturing the storm's impact on the city and its residents.
Kellogg Community College awarded $4,000 in prizes to student artists in a recent competition, recognizing outstanding work across various media. The awards ceremony celebrated the creativity and skill of emerging artists enrolled at the college.
South Bay artist Michael Leaf is featured in a new outdoor sculpture garden at the Bonita Museum & Cultural Center in San Diego, which recently unveiled several of his major metal works as the first phase of the garden. The museum is celebrating its 20th anniversary on May 23, 2026, with a "Meet the Artist" event, and attendance has increased since the installation was unveiled.