The Amherst Town Hall Art Gallery will host an exhibition of giclée prints by local photographer Stephen Texeira, opening on April 23rd. The show coincides with the return of Amherst Arts Night Plus, and the public is invited to a free reception with the artist that evening, featuring refreshments and music.
Brooklyn-based painter Kelly Ahern is set to debut a one-night solo exhibition titled 'Surface Tension' at the Bushwick Gallery on April 14, 2026. The show is part of the gallery’s 'Solo Statement' program, specifically the series 'Doesn't Play Well with Others,' which grants artists total creative autonomy to curate and present their work. The exhibition will feature Ahern's latest abstract compositions and conceptual pieces, focusing on her unique approach to the medium of painting.
St. John's University opened the group exhibition "Debugging the Earth" at its Yeh Art Gallery on February 5. The show, organized by Queens-based artist Michael Assiff, features works by seven artists including André Magaña, Carly Mandel, Catherine Telford Keogh, Jan Mun, Kahlil Robert Irving, and Serena Chang, who explore themes of environment and production through repurposed everyday objects.
Artist and designer Kii Arens has opened a new gallery called Fab L.A. in the historic Fine Arts Building in Downtown Los Angeles. The space, located on West 7th Street, features Arens' vibrant concert posters and artifacts from collaborations with musicians like Elton John and Van Halen, as well as works for Disney, Coachella, and the Hollywood Bowl. The opening doubled as a fundraiser for Oxfam, with donated items from Grammy winners including Billie Eilish and Lorde sold to benefit the anti-poverty charity. Comedian Jeff Ross attended and took over DJ duties at the event.
A new exhibition titled 'This is Home' has opened at Gallery Main Street in downtown Tyler, Texas. The show, sponsored by the Rose City Art Gallery, features works by East Texas artists exploring themes of home, memory, and belonging through various media including painting and sculpture. It opened on January 9 with a reception and includes a juried award and a People's Choice Award, with voting ongoing until the show closes on March 2.
Gallery Time & Space has unveiled 'Continuum: Artists Across Time and Space' at Venkatappa Art Gallery in Bengaluru, a large-scale exhibition featuring over 50 artists in a group show alongside solo presentations by SG Vasudev and Asit Poddar. The group exhibition explores metaphysical themes of consciousness, light, and love, bridging past and present through diverse mediums including cyanotypes, stoneware ceramics, and oil on canvas. Curator Renu George selected artists from the gallery's roster, highlighting both established and emerging talents.
The Santa Monica College Emeritus Art Gallery is hosting a free online exhibition of painted portraits by artist Barbara Gordon, opening January 22, 2026. The exhibition will feature a Zoom Virtual Launch Event from 5 to 6:30 p.m., hosted by gallery curator Jesse Benson, who will discuss selected works with Gordon. The show highlights Gordon's portraits of women and children, reflecting her background in Women's Studies and her focus on emotional connection with her subjects.
Surrey Art Gallery in British Columbia will host a free art party on January 17, 2026, to launch its winter exhibition season. The event features the group exhibition "remember the earth, remember the sky," inspired by a Joy Harjo poem and focused on ancestral connections through land, air, and memory, with works by early-career artists and pieces from the gallery's permanent collection by Salish artists. Also opening are solo shows by Zachery Cameron Longboy ("HOST") and Atheana Picha, along with the exhibition "What Bodies Know" reflecting on lived experiences in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. The evening includes artist talks, a piñata breaking, and hands-on artmaking workshops.
A new art gallery called Yarm Contemporary has opened on Yarm High Street, founded by artist Lucy Storrs. The gallery offers original artwork, prints, and a range of styles and mediums from local and national artists, with plans to host regular community events and art lates. Storrs, who moved to the North East to be near family, said the response has been incredible and that the gallery aims to bring fresh, exciting art to the area.
The University of Wolverhampton’s School of Art building, an eight-story Brutalist landmark completed in 1969, has been granted Grade II listed status by the UK Department for Culture, Media and Sport, saving it from demolition. The building hosted the first National Black Art Convention in 1982, a pivotal event in the British Black arts movement, and is closely tied to the Blk Art Group, whose founding members include Keith Piper, Marlene Smith, and Claudette Johnson. The listing follows a campaign against the university's redevelopment plans, supported by a petition with over 6,600 signatures.
The St Helens Open Art Competition is returning for its 30th year, celebrating three decades of local creativity. The exhibition will be held at The World of Glass, home to the Godfrey Pilkington Art Gallery, from November 29, 2025, to February 28, 2026. Judging this year’s competition includes artists Peter Humphries, Arthur Roberts, Paul Cousins, and Tash Lofthouse, with prizes ranging from the St Helens Artists awards to the newly introduced Jill Dagnall Prize.
Zen Crafart, an Indian art company, presents Viveek Sharma's solo exhibition 'Silence Please' at Bikaner House in New Delhi from November 20–30, 2025. The show features large-format paintings, intimate compositions, sculptural works, and limited edition art plates, exploring stillness and psychological interiors. Rashmin Majithia, Partner at Zen Crafart, and Chief Guest Jyoti Mayal, Chairperson of THSC, spoke at the opening. A second exhibition, 'Sacred Gestures,' is scheduled for December 2–8, 2025, at Jahangir Art Gallery in Mumbai, focusing on movement and expressive emotion.
The Lin Xiang Xiong Art Gallery officially opened in Penang, Malaysia, at The Light Waterfront in Gelugor, with a ceremony attended by the Governor of Penang, Tun Dato’ Seri DiRaja Ramli Ngah Talib, and Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. Founded by acclaimed artist Professor Lin Xiang Xiong, the gallery debuted with a private preview of "The Vicissitudes of Life," an exhibition of 99 artworks addressing war, pollution, and poverty. The event gathered artists, government officials, business leaders, and academics, highlighting Penang's ambition to become an international cultural destination.
Open Eye Gallery in Liverpool announces a series of November 2025 events, including the exhibition 'I'll Tell You Later' at Williamson Art Gallery & Museum, featuring work by the Deaf and British Sign Language photography group Happy Snappers. Other events include 'Residents', a socially engaged portrait project by photographer Ming De Nasty with Liverpool's LGBTQIA+ community, displayed across MerseyRail stations and the gallery's atrium; 'Northern Perspective Artist Talks' at Open Eye Hub Wigan & Leigh, celebrating Northern visual artists; and an artist talk by Yan Wang Preston in conversation with Caroline Edge at the University of Salford, exploring themes of plants, migration, and cultivation.
Lambeth Open 2025 will take place on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th October, from 10 am to 6 pm, transforming the borough into a free, public gallery. Artists and makers across Lambeth will open their studios and homes, inviting visitors to explore paintings, sculptures, design, and craft. The event, started in 2009, requires no tickets and features an interactive map on the Lambeth Open website to help plan routes.
Two art openings are taking place this weekend in Red Bank, New Jersey, within walking distance of each other. On Saturday from 5-8pm, the Art Alliance Studio and Gallery hosts an officially licensed exhibition celebrating the 50th anniversary of Steven Spielberg's film "Jaws," featuring works by artists including Chris Austin and DULK, presented in conjunction with CODA, Popcore, Universal Studios, and Amblin Entertainment. Simultaneously, from 6-8pm, Galerie Lucida opens its summer group exhibition "Echoes of Eden," which focuses on environmental themes and features over twenty artists including Lisa Bagwell, Kristian Battell, and Michael Flomen. A preview of the summer Street Life Music Series will provide live music between the two venues.
Hong Kong has secured a new five-year agreement to remain the exclusive host city for Art Basel Hong Kong. The deal, announced by Culture Secretary Rosanna Law, commits to expanding the fair's scale and impact, with potential satellite events at the new Kai Tak Sports Park and a continued base at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
The California Museum in Sacramento plans to remove labor leader Cesar Chavez from its California Hall of Fame. This unprecedented action follows a New York Times investigation detailing allegations that Chavez sexually abused multiple girls and engaged in misconduct with women in the United Farm Workers movement during the 1970s.
The article reports on the 2026 Met Gala, where celebrities embraced art-inspired fashion on the red carpet. The event, known for its extravagant themed dress code, featured stars wearing outfits that referenced famous artworks, artistic movements, or museum collections.
971 Art Gallery, a new luxury contemporary art space, has opened in Dubai, positioning the city as a growing hub for high-end art and investment. The gallery aims to attract international collectors and investors by showcasing blue-chip contemporary artists and offering a curated experience that blends art with luxury lifestyle.
Belleville Art on the Square returns for its 24th year from May 15-17, 2026, in downtown Belleville. The festival features over 100 artists from more than 27 states and one international artist, showcasing works in multiple mediums. Highlights include artist demonstrations by the Gateway East Artists Guild, a high school art show with judged awards, a Children's Art Garden with interactive activities, live entertainment at the Wine Court, and food vendors offering a variety of cuisines. Admission is free, and the event runs Friday evening through Sunday afternoon.
The 14th Kibria Printmaking Fair concluded on May 9 at Kala Kendra in Lalmatia, Bangladesh, as part of a month-long printmaking festival running from May 1 to May 23. The fair brought together printmaking studios and institutions from across the country, alongside works by pioneering late artists Safiuddin Ahmed and Mohammad Kibria. It was inaugurated by artists Rafiqun Nabi and Monirul Islam, with a special exhibition titled "Pioneers of Printmaking" showcasing early works by key figures who established printmaking as a distinct artistic language in Bangladesh. The festival also includes workshops, artist talks, and a forthcoming "Contemporary Printmaking Exhibition" from May 12 to May 23.
Haley Art Gallery in Kittery, Maine, has opened its 21st season with the group exhibition "Shared Spaces," featuring works by Paul Burke, Sheridan Cudworth, Barbara D’Antonio, Jozimar Matimano, Bill Oakes, and Carlos Vega. The show runs through August, with gallery artist talks scheduled for June 13 and June 27. The gallery also offers special purchasing incentives for local business owners and designers, as well as a Victorian Tea-Time Art experience for groups.
Salem's galleries and museums are hosting five notable exhibitions in May, including 'Jew&' at the Salem Art Association for Jewish American Heritage Month, featuring 25 local Jewish artists; 'Courage and Compassion' at the Willamette Heritage Center, exploring Japanese-American internment through local stories; the Annual Invitational Photography Show at Elsinore Framing & Fine Art Gallery; 'Confluence – Where forms converge' at the Stefani Art Gallery, pairing geometric abstraction with woodcarving; and the third annual Keizer Riverwalk Art Fair organized by the Keizer Art Association.
Every first Friday of the month, around 20 galleries and art spaces in Ithaca, New York, open their doors for free evening exhibitions from 5 to 8 p.m. as part of the First Fridays tradition, also known as Ithaca Gallery Nights. The event, now facilitated by artist and curator Michael Sampson since 2023, features both traditional venues like State of the Art Gallery and non-traditional spaces such as Greenstar Co-op and St. Luke Lutheran Church, aiming to expand participation and include newer artists. Featured shows include "Black and White and …" by Ileen Kaplan and David Watkins at SOAG, and "Geometric Abstraction" by Mauro Marinelli, Michael George, and Laura Dale George at The Gallery at South Hill.
This article is a regional arts calendar for Grey Bruce, Ontario, detailing exhibitions and events taking place in May 2026. Highlights include Liz Zetlin's immersive video installation "More Than Human — a year in my garden" at the Tom, John Laughlin's "Lovers and Losers" at Grey Gallery, Tanya Zaryski's mixed-media show at Deep Water Gallery, and a stained-glass exhibition by Chris Malleck at the MAD Gallery. The Durham Art Gallery features Breanne Jeethan's "The System is Broken," and the Southampton Arts Centre presents complementary shows by Brian Hanley and Nancy Cornforth. The article also promotes the BiblioArts print and book arts fair, studio classes at Georgian Bay School for the Arts, and makers markets.
Public Images Gallery, a new art space owned by Larry White, opens on Route 66 in Tulsa at 1507 E. 11th Street, next to Ike’s Chili. Its inaugural exhibition, “Roots, Rock, and Rebels ... The Photography of Henry Diltz,” features the work of renowned rock photographer Henry Diltz. An abridged version of this show was previously held at the Woody Guthrie Center in Tulsa in 2019 but was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The grand opening takes place on May 1 from 4 to 10 p.m., with Diltz appearing in person during First Friday festivities.
Jamaica Plain First Fridays returns on May 1, 2025, from 5:30-8:30 pm, featuring six locations that showcase painting, photography, multi-media works, and a famous bench. Highlights include artist Matthew Hincman celebrating the 20th anniversary of his guerrilla-style bench on Jamaica Pond, plus exhibitions at Eliot School Annex, JP Clay, Green Street Photo Collective, Jameson & Thompson Picture Framers, and Boston Cyberarts Gallery. The event is free and walkable.
Slanted Art Co-Op in Montrose hosted its fourth annual student art show, featuring high school artists from four of the six school districts in the county. Students displayed works in acrylic, oil, pastels, ceramics, and mixed media, with some pieces available for sale. Notable participants included Forest City senior Amanda Borsheski, whose acrylic painting "Mandarin" and other works won multiple awards, and Blue Ridge senior Madison Gaylord, who exhibited a paint-dotted vinyl record and a relief sculpture. The event was curated by the students themselves and included awards such as Judges Delight and People's Choice.
Alserkal Art Month in Dubai continues with Weekend 2, featuring the headline exhibition 'Déjà Vu' opening at Concrete on Saturday, April 25. The weekend includes a kids' art workshop led by Lucy Jung, a majlis talk series curated by Nadine Khalil, a slow art walk with Natalya Konforti, a film screening of 'Ghanati Man' by Al Reem Al Beshr, a performance workshop by Dirwaza Curatorial Lab and Ammar Al Attar, and a music performance by Bull Funk Zoo curated by Ratish Chadha.