Students in Jessamine County, Kentucky, participated in a project where they transformed skateboards into personalized artworks. The initiative, likely part of a school or community program, involved customizing the decks with individual designs, merging functional sports equipment with creative expression.
The Noble Maritime Collection in Staten Island will host an exhibition titled 'OCEANUS' in April 2026, featuring art focused on ocean themes. The show is scheduled to run for the entire month.
Barton Art Galleries will host an exhibition titled "Honoring Dan Finch." The show is organized by Barton College and will feature works celebrating the artist's legacy.
Elementary, middle, and high school students from the Carson City School District participated in the annual Nevada Artists Association (NAA) Art Show, displaying their artwork at the NAA Gallery. The event featured a wide range of student-created pieces, celebrating the artistic talents of young people within the community.
The Athens-Clarke County community is hosting an Artist in Residence exhibition featuring the work of artists Anne McInnis and Liz Given. The event showcases the creative output developed during their residency period.
The Elk Grove Fine Arts Center has announced its upcoming April programming, headlined by the Gallery Artist Studio Collection exhibition running from April 4 to 29. This showcase features work from over 20 local artists across various mediums, including painting, sculpture, and ceramics, offered at studio prices. Additionally, the center will host the Fifth Annual Elk Grove Festival of the Arts on April 25 at Old Town Plaza, featuring over 40 vendors and a dedicated showcase for student artwork.
Perth-based multidisciplinary artist Lisa Principe launched her latest solo exhibition, "In Parallel Exhibition: An Atlas of Becoming," at Cleaver House in West Perth on March 13. The showcase features works that explore the evolving relationship between the self and the landscape, notably encouraging visitors to engage with the art through both touch and sight. The opening event featured a Welcome to Country by Dr. Noel Nannup, a speech by Ash Tower, and a musical performance by Tanaya Harper.
Indiana Heritage Arts has officially opened the call for entries for its 2026 annual exhibition, a long-standing tradition that showcases regional talent. Artists specializing in traditional styles are invited to submit their work for consideration in this juried show, which typically features a variety of media including oil, watercolor, and pastel.
The NRV gallery in Virginia has opened a new exhibition featuring the work of local artists from the New River Valley region. The show aims to highlight the diverse artistic talent within the community, providing a platform for emerging and established artists to present their work to a wider public.
The YMCA at Virginia Tech is hosting a community-focused exhibition titled 'Exploring Art in the NRV' in Blacksburg, Virginia. Running through April 10, the showcase features a diverse range of works from local artists and regional institutions, including the Montgomery Museum of Art and History and the Fine Arts Center of the NRV. A public reception is scheduled for March 15 to celebrate the region's creative output.
Geek Brush Studio in Chelsea, Michigan, has launched a solo exhibition for local impressionist Sue Craig, running through the end of April. The showcase features a diverse range of original oil paintings, watercolors, and pastels that highlight the natural landscapes of Michigan and the historic architecture of Chelsea, including notable works like 'Lake Michigan Beach' and 'Seitz’s Tavern II.'
The Lakes Region Art Studio is hosting a new exhibition featuring works by local artists from the Gorham area and surrounding communities. The show includes a variety of media such as painting, sculpture, and ceramics, highlighting the creative output of the region.
Rashwood Care Home in Droitwich recently transformed its communal spaces into a pop-up art gallery, featuring a diverse collection of works by local artists and residents. The exhibition included needle-felted topiary, Egyptian-themed art, and handcrafted floral pieces created by the nursing staff. The event was inspired by social engagement co-ordinator Ann Shilton, who used the platform to honor her late mother’s previously unseen artwork.
York College of Pennsylvania has opened its annual York College Art Scholastic Exhibition (YCASE), featuring artwork from students across 14 local high schools. The exhibition showcases over 100 pieces in various media, selected by a jury of York College art faculty, and includes an awards ceremony recognizing outstanding student artists.
Wycombe Museum has launched a new exhibition dedicated to exploring local folklore and myths. The show features artistic interpretations of regional stories and legends, bringing them to a contemporary audience.
Three seniors from Batavia High School—Amelia “Mimi” Patterson, Jane Lishamer, and Benjamin Wash—have been selected to feature their work in the 13th Annual High School Art Exhibition in Chicago. Hosted at the Bridgeport Art Center from March 14 through April 18, the event showcases approximately 1,000 student artists from over 125 Illinois high schools. In addition to the main exhibition, six other Batavia students were chosen for the Northern Regional Exhibition.
The Springville Museum of Art is currently hosting its 54th annual Utah All-State High School Art Show, featuring a record-breaking 1,000 submissions this year. A panel of twelve judges selected 352 works across categories including painting, drawing, 3D/mixed media, photography, and digital art. The exhibition occupies the museum's entire first floor, utilizing diverse display methods such as salon-style themed walls and ceiling-mounted installations to showcase the breadth of young talent across the state.
Fine artist Serena Read recently presented her solo exhibition, "The Alignment of Peace and Chaos," at Unity Art Studio in Andover. The showcase featured works that blend realism and abstraction, utilizing materials like sparkle to explore themes of trauma, recovery, and the balance between internal tranquility and external turmoil. The exhibition included a 'Meet the Artist' event attended by local community figures, highlighting Read's transition from cross-cultural communications to a therapeutic art practice.
The Art Gallery at the University of West Florida (TAG) is launching its annual juried exhibition, "TAGGED," which runs from March 5 to March 12. This showcase is open to the entire UWF student body, providing a professional platform for students across various disciplines to display their work. The event kicks off with an opening ceremony on March 5 that includes the presentation of juried awards, departmental achievements, and community-sponsored scholarships.
The Field Museum in Chicago is set to debut "Amerika Samoa," a temporary exhibition opening March 6, 2026, in the Regenstein Halls of the Pacific. Co-curated by Reggie Meredith Fitiao and Su’a Uilisone Fitiao of the nonprofit Fa’asamoa Arts, the show focuses on two primary Samoan art forms: siapo mamanu (painted barkcloth) and tatau (tattoo). The exhibition features contemporary works alongside historical pieces from the museum's collection, including a collaborative large-scale siapo created with the Chicago Samoan community.
The Killeen Independent School District (KISD) has launched its 23rd annual art exhibition at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center, featuring hundreds of works from middle and high school students. The event, which includes drawings, paintings, sculptures, and textiles, opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by district leaders, faculty, and families. The exhibition showcases the creative output of a program that serves over 6,200 students and includes original works from the district's art faculty.
Seventh Circle, an independent art space in Birmingham's Digbeth district, has inaugurated its new, expanded location with an open-call exhibition titled "Renaissance." Featuring works by 40 local artists across various media—including sculpture, ceramics, and fine art—the show explores themes of rebirth and renewal. To support the local creative economy, the gallery introduced a dual-award system: a Director’s Choice Award granting a solo exhibition and a People’s Choice Award providing bespoke framing services.
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.
The Hope Art Machine is set to launch its annual exhibition, "Retrospective 17," running from March 1 to March 27 across two venues: the Hope Art Gallery and the Blue Moose Coffee House. The showcase features diverse works from over 20 artists, including teachers and students, spanning mediums such as ceramics, watercolors, acrylics, and paper art. An opening reception is scheduled for March 7, providing a platform for the community to engage with local creators and learn about the studio's educational offerings.
The Los Alamos Public Schools are launching the 2026 All Schools Student Art Show on February 26 at the Step Up Gallery within the Mesa Public Library. This annual exhibition features hundreds of artworks created by students ranging from Pre-K to high school seniors, curated by the district's art faculty to celebrate student art month and the New Mexico Year of Arts in Education.
The gallery at Eastern Connecticut State University is hosting the annual exhibition of the Prison Arts Program, featuring over 600 works by 161 incarcerated artists. The collection includes diverse media ranging from traditional drawings and crochet to intricate sculptures fashioned from unconventional materials like bread, dental floss, and soap. Managed by Community Partners in Action, the program facilitates artist collectives within state prisons, providing supplies and a collaborative environment for those behind bars.
The Miami Herald's weekly "Art happenings" column provides a curated list of upcoming visual art events in the Miami area. It details specific exhibitions, gallery openings, and artist talks scheduled for the week, serving as a local guide for residents and visitors.
A community art exhibition titled 'Spring into PopUpArt Newbridge' is being held at the Whitewater Shopping Centre in Newbridge, County Kildare, Ireland. The show, organized by the voluntary group PopUpArt Newbridge, features works by local Kildare-connected artists and runs on weekends from February 6 to March 8. Admission is free, and visitors can meet artists and purchase artwork.
Two new student-curated exhibitions have opened at the Utah State University Museum of Anthropology. "Japanese Fine Arts and Fashion," curated by Morgan Meyers, explores the connection between artistic expression and clothing traditions, particularly during Japan's Edo period. "Global Games: The Cross-Cultural Creation of Competition," curated by Benji Fowler-Merrell, examines the universal human desire for play and competition through interactive displays of historical games.
The City of San Antonio's Department of Arts & Culture has opened a new exhibition titled 'Built on Legacy: Artists of San Antonio' at the Culture Commons Gallery. The show features 23 artists, both living and deceased, whose work in prints, sculpture, and installation represents the evolution of the city's art scene over the last fifty years.