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May at NHAA- Sue Werner Thoresen Exhibition

The New Hampshire Art Association (NHAA) is presenting the Sue Werner Thoresen Juried Exhibition at its Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery in Portsmouth, opening May 1, 2026. The show features 73 artists whose works explore the experiences of women, girls, and gender-diverse people, inspired by the New Hampshire Women’s Foundation’s Status of Women in New Hampshire report. Themes include education, healthcare, economic opportunity, caregiving, safety, representation, and societal expectations, with attention to intersections of race, class, ability, sexuality, geography, and access to resources. The exhibition is held in memory of Sue Werner Thoresen (1944–2024), a longtime advocate for community well-being and gender equity, and includes awards in her honor.

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Sadeqain Art Exhibition opens in Canada, celebrating Pakistan’s artistic legacy

A three-day Sadeqain Art Exhibition has opened in Mississauga, Canada, inaugurated by Pakistan’s High Commissioner Muhammad Saleem Khan. Organized by the Sadeqain Foundation with local and media partners, the exhibition showcases the work of renowned Pakistani artist Syed Sadeqain Ahmed Naqvi (1930–1987), featuring Islamic calligraphy, paintings, drawings, wall carvings, and Urdu poetry. The event aims to introduce his artistic legacy to a wider international audience and is expected to attract art experts, students, and cultural enthusiasts.

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Students in the spotlight during May exhibit at the Strawn

The David Strawn Art Gallery in Jacksonville, Illinois, will host a May exhibition titled "Students of the Strawn," featuring artwork created by students who recently completed art classes offered by The Art Association of Jacksonville. The show includes drawings, paintings, and pottery, with an opening reception scheduled for Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. at 331 W. College Ave. The exhibit runs through May 24, with free admission and a formal introduction of instructors and students at 6:30 p.m.

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UW Art Museum presents ‘Global Collection: Masks of the World’

The University of Wyoming Art Museum will open 'Global Collection: Masks of the World' on Saturday, May 2. The exhibition features 28 masks from the museum's permanent collection, spanning diverse regions and cultural contexts, and explores masks as cultural agents, works of art, and objects shaped by circulation and interpretation. The show is drawn from donations made over the past 50 years and was curated with assistance from UW Honors College intern Carter Coggins. Funding comes from the Barbara J. and V. Frank Mendicino Endowment for Collection Conservation and the Patricia R. Guthrie Special Exhibitions Gallery Endowment.

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Sadequain’s Legacy Comes Alive in Canada with Three Day Art Exhibition

Pakistan’s High Commission in Canada launched a three-day art exhibition in Mississauga celebrating the legacy of renowned artist Syed Sadequain Ahmed Naqvi. Inaugurated by High Commissioner Muhammad Saleem, the exhibition features Sadequain’s paintings, murals, drawings, and Urdu poetry, organized by the Sadequain Foundation with local partners. Attendees include students from the Aga Khan Foundation Academy Toronto, and scholar Ashfaq Hussain will deliver a talk on the artist’s multifaceted legacy.

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First Fridays at the Pulitzer

The Pulitzer Arts Foundation in St. Louis is hosting its monthly First Fridays event on May 1, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. During this time, museums and galleries in the Grand Center Arts District offer free admission and extended hours, with the Pulitzer featuring its current exhibition "Dialogues & Conversations" and a cash bar on the Mezzanine. The event is free and open to the public, with accommodations available upon request.

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Historic Downtown Pocatello to hold Art Walk on Friday

Historic Downtown Pocatello will host its May First Friday Art Walk on Friday, May 1, from 5 to 8 p.m., featuring local and regional art, music, food, and fashion. Participating venues include the Pocatello Art Center with its Shared Perspectives Exhibition, White Owl Books & Imports, Knotty Twist inside Elwen Cottage hosting Indiana Morris of Firefly Designs, Walrus & Carpenter Books with an open mic, Enchantments offering aura photos and tarot readings, Salty's True Tattoo, Mitera Made, Purpose Tea, The Martlet Brewery with live music by Cat Daddy, The Hygge Place hosting author Daniel Miller, Old Town Alley Outdoor Gallery, Bluebird Country Boutique, Cottonwood Junction, The Not So Starving Artist gallery owned by Jim Bacigalupi, Main Street Mercantile & Antiques featuring Annie Oakley Design Co., Wysteriasage & The Vintage Menagerie, and Brick 243 Gastropub.

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Sizewell C workers and community unite for ‘vibrant’ art exhibition in Leiston

A free touring art exhibition showcasing the creative talents of Sizewell C workers is now on display at the Live Well Hub in Leiston, Suffolk. Organized by Sizewell Creative, the exhibition features work from 18 artists, including 15 from the Sizewell C workforce and three local community artists, spanning photography, watercolor, and abstract designs. It launched in Barnby last year and opened in Leiston with a private viewing event, with plans to continue touring Suffolk.

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New week-long 'Wild Art' exhibition celebrating nature and local creative talent set for Peterborough in May

A new community-led exhibition called 'Wild Art Exhibition 2026' will take place at Railworld Wildlife Haven in Peterborough from May 24 to 31. Organized by Community Clickers, Peterborough Together Project, and Peterborough Embroidery Society, the event features amateur artists, photographers, and makers from the area, showcasing works inspired by nature, wildlife, and the environment. The exhibition opens with a classic car show on May 24, presented in collaboration with Abandoned City Camo Crew.

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Westman artists take centre stage at Juried Art Show - Killarney

The 47th Westman Juried Art Show took place at the Killarney United Church's CE Center in Manitoba, showcasing 120 pieces of flat art by 87 local artists from 23 communities. Hosted by the Arts West Council and the Killarney-Turtle Mountain Arts Council, the event featured awards including Best in Show (Jacqui Beckett), People's Choice (Glenda Cairns Poirier), and a Theme Award (Shannon Desjardins), with jurors Leona Brown and Lucie Lederhendler providing written feedback on every entry. A record 41 youth participated, and 20 pieces were selected for the Travelling Gallery.

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Art show opening and book release event

The Yahara Journal is hosting a celebration on May 1 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Truax Gallery to mark the opening of its student art show and the release of its latest book. The art show, featuring 70 pieces by 31 student artists including photographs, paintings, and ceramic works, will be on display from April 29 through May 15. During the event, the journal will honor the 44 students featured in the new edition and invite attendees to read from their work. Free copies of the book will be available at the celebration, with additional copies at the Student Life Office and branch campus offices.

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Open studios at Père-Lachaise: a Parisian stroll to meet the artists

The 20th arrondissement of Paris will host the Open Studios at Père-Lachaise from May 8 to 11, 2026, organized by the association Ateliers du Père-Lachaise Associés (APLA). Approximately 30 local painters, sculptors, engravers, photographers, and other artists will open 15 studios to the public, offering free tours through the streets, courtyards, and passageways between Père-Lachaise Cemetery and Place de la Réunion. Visitors can meet artists, see works in progress, and purchase original pieces.

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Art in the Berkshires Opens Gallery, Creative Studio

Art in the Berkshires, an online hub for visual arts in Berkshire County, is opening its first physical gallery and creative studio at 8 Castle Street in downtown Great Barrington, Massachusetts this spring. The space will showcase regional artists, artisans, and makers, featuring fine art, functional art, and curated artisanal goods, while also hosting workshops, artist talks, demonstrations, readings, and performances. The inaugural exhibition, "The Berkshires Now," includes work from over thirty Berkshire-based and regional artists across disciplines such as painting, sculpture, ceramics, glass, and functional objects. A grand opening reception is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, from 4–6 PM, preceded by a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 3:45 PM.

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Gtz Art Gallery opening soon on West Davis Street

A new art gallery, Gtz Art Gallery, is opening soon on West Davis Street in a yet-to-be-announced date in May. Founded by Josue Gutiérrez, a self-taught artist who left a corporate career in global business to pursue art, the gallery will focus on emerging artists and the convergence of art and design. The inaugural exhibit features 27 of Gutiérrez’s own works, drawn from three prior exhibitions—Metamorphosis, Bloom, and Raw—with plans to later issue an open call for local artists.

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'Threading Inwards' at CHAT | Centre for Heritage, Arts & Textile, Hong Kong on 21 Mar–28 Jun 2026

CHAT (Centre for Heritage, Arts & Textile) in Hong Kong will present 'Threading Inwards,' an exhibition running from March 21 to June 28, 2026, featuring 14 artists from across Asia. The show explores textiles as spiritual and emotional conduits, examining how weaving, dyeing, and stitching connect inner worlds with daily life, rituals, and collective memory. Curated by Wang Weiwei, Eugene Hannah Park, Kurosawa Seiha, and Wang Huan, the exhibition invites visitors to slow down and reflect on care, healing, and interconnectedness.

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Students’ creativity celebrated at Armstrong art gallery

The Armstrong Spallumcheen Museum and Art Gallery in British Columbia is hosting "School Crossing," an exhibition featuring artwork from students of all ages across the Armstrong and Spallumcheen area. The show runs from April 30 to May 23, 2026, and includes works from Highland Park Elementary, Armstrong Elementary, Len Wood Middle School, Pleasant Valley Secondary, the North Okanagan Junior Academy, and local home-school families. A special reception for students, families, and teachers will be held on May 2.

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In Lucca, four African women artists investigate identity and rights in "Bread, Roses and Colors" exhibition

Four African women artists are featured in the exhibition "Bread, Roses and Colors" in Lucca, Italy, exploring themes of identity, rights, and social justice through their work. The show brings together diverse perspectives from the continent, highlighting the artists' personal and collective experiences.

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New Bedford Art Museum invites you to 'Fiesta Viva Mexico' gala

The New Bedford Art Museum is hosting its annual spring gala, 'Fiesta Viva Mexico,' on May 7 from 6 to 8:30 PM. The event will feature an immersive evening with the exhibition 'Resistance: Cultural and Political Narratives in Mexican Art,' live Mariachi music, a traditional Mexican dance performance, an illusionist show by Lyn Dillies, themed cocktails, and a Mexican-inspired menu. The Patron of the Arts Award will also be presented during the gala.

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WNC 2026 Student Art Show happening now through May 7 at Bristlecone Gallery

Western Nevada College’s annual Student Art Show is now on view at the Bristlecone Gallery through May 7, 2026. The exhibition features 2-D works (paintings, drawings, prints) and 3-D sculptures submitted by enrolled WNC students, with submissions accepted until April 17. A closing reception will be held on May 7 from 5 to 6:30 p.m., and students have the option to sell their artwork, with prices listed in the gallery.

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Gallery: Nuart Aberdeen 2026 launches opening weekend with guided street art tours

The article announces the opening weekend of Nuart Aberdeen 2026, a street art festival in Aberdeen, Scotland. The event features guided tours that showcase murals and street art installations throughout the city, aiming to engage both locals and visitors with public art.

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Heritage art exhibition breathes new life into local stories

A heritage art exhibition in a local community is showcasing works that reinterpret and revitalize regional stories and traditions. The show features pieces by local artists who draw on historical narratives, folklore, and cultural artifacts to create contemporary visual art, aiming to connect residents with their shared past through a modern lens.

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Next Generation of Talent Displayed as Southern Regional Art Exhibition Enters Final Days at LBIF

The Southern Regional Art Exhibition, currently in its final days at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences (LBIF), showcases the next generation of artistic talent. The exhibition features works from emerging and established artists across the region, highlighting diverse media and perspectives.

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Red Sea Museum Hosts Contemporary Art Exhibition to Showcase Marine Biodiversity

The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra), an Aramco initiative, is participating in Milan Design Week 2026 (April 20-26) by presenting the exhibition “Default is Not Universal” at the Isola Design Festival. The exhibition features works by eight designers from the Middle East and North Africa, including seven interactive stations that use artificial intelligence to collect visitor data and map cognitive patterns shaped by cultural influences. After its debut in Milan, the exhibition will travel to Saudi Arabia as the anchor international exhibition of Ithra Design Week later this year.

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Student Art Exhibit Opens at Studio 23 in Bay City

The Teenworks & Kids’ Kreations 2026 exhibition opens April 25 at Studio 23 in Bay City, featuring over 200 artworks by elementary, middle, and high school students from across Bay County. An opening reception will be held from 1 to 3 p.m., and the show runs through May 16.

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Mansfield Museum launches open art exhibition celebrating local creativity

Mansfield Museum has launched an open art exhibition that celebrates local creativity, inviting community members to participate and showcase their artistic works. The exhibition aims to highlight the diverse talents within the Mansfield area, providing a platform for both amateur and professional artists to display their pieces in a museum setting.

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Redwood Art Association Gallery Hosting Humboldt Youth Exhibition on May 2

The Redwood Art Association Gallery in Eureka, California, will host the Humboldt Youth Exhibition on Saturday, May 2, from 6 to 9 PM. The event will feature music by guitarist Ron Hoenig and is open to the public at the gallery's location on 603 F Street.

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SCV News | May 31: SCAA Call to Artist 'Freshly Squeezed' Submission Deadline

The Santa Clarita Artists Association (SCAA) has issued a call for artists to submit work for its upcoming exhibition titled "Freshly Squeezed," with an entry deadline of May 31. The exhibition, running from June 18 to July 19 at the SCAA Gallery in Santa Clarita, California, invites original 2D and 3D fine art in all media that features citrus fruits, citrus-inspired colors, or abstract interpretations of a citrus palette. No video or AI-generated works are accepted, and pieces must not have been shown at the gallery in the last two years. Key dates include a reception on June 20, notification on June 2, and artwork drop-off on June 16.

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Crealdé celebrates America250 with people, places and ideas

Crealdé School of Art is presenting "American Mosaic: Stories in Color, Clay and Canvas," an exhibition celebrating the nation's 250th birthday. The show features works like Stefan Alexandres' "The Journey," which uses mixed media to explore literal and symbolic references to an immigrant's experience, reflecting the exhibition's focus on people, places, and ideas that shape America.

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Winter Garden calls for artists to submit dog-themed artwork for summer exhibit

The City of Winter Garden, Florida, has issued an open call for artists to submit dog-themed artwork for a juried summer exhibition titled 'Dog Days of Summer: The Ulti-Mutt Art Exhibit.' The show will feature up to 25 selected pieces displayed at the city's Art in Public Places Gallery in City Hall from July 1 to August 31, with a public opening event on July 10. Submissions are accepted electronically from May 1 to June 10.

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Waddington Gallery celebrates decade of art, workshops and community

The Gallery at Lake St. Lawrence Arts in Waddington is celebrating its 10th anniversary on May 16. The event will highlight a decade of local creativity, community engagement, and arts education, featuring music, refreshments, and opportunities to meet artists. The gallery, which recently underwent renovations, has grown from a small group into a collective of 16 artists working in diverse media.

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