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museum exhibitions schedule May 6, 2026 visibility 15 link 6 artists, 1 gallery

Khaled Sabsabi Unveils Biennale Arte 2026 Showcase

Khaled Sabsabi will represent Australia at the 61st Venice Biennale in 2026 with two major installations. At the Australia Pavilion, he presents "conference of one's self," an immersive multisensory installation featuring eight monumental canvas paintings, suspended video projectors, and an analogue soundscape, all inspired by the 12th-century Sufi allegory "The Conference of the Birds." In a historic first for an Australian artist, Sabsabi also debuts a second work, "khalil," in the Biennale's main exhibition "In Minor Keys" curated by Koyo Kouoh at the Arsenale. Both works explore spirituality, migration, and shared humanity through a Sufi philosophical framework.

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article local schedule May 14, 2026 visibility 6 link 2 artists, 1 gallery

Dive deep into creativity at AMSET’s Free Family Arts Day celebration Saturday

The Art Museum of Southeast Texas (AMSET) will host a Free Family Arts Day titled "The Art of H2O" on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Beaumont, Texas. The event features hands-on art activities inspired by the museum's current exhibitions, "Julius Stockfleth: Dawn of a Century" and "Bill Pangburn: Printed Traces - A Neches River Journal," both celebrating water. Visitors can explore galleries, create art, and enjoy live entertainment from Sonny “The Birdman” Carlin, with treats from the IScream Ice Cream Truck available for purchase.

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museum exhibitions schedule Nov 25, 2025 visibility 10 link 1 artist

It Happened on Herr: Harrisburg abstract artist returns home for a major exhibit at SAM.

Bronx-based abstract artist Alteronce Gumby has returned to his hometown of Harrisburg for a major exhibition at the Susquehanna Art Museum titled “If Herr Street Could Talk.” The show features 25 mixed-media works, displayed just blocks from the Herr Street neighborhood where Gumby grew up. A graduate of Harrisburg High School and Yale University, Gumby creates cosmic, color-driven paintings using materials like gemstones, resin, and glass, inspired by his childhood observations of light and color. The exhibition marks a homecoming for the internationally celebrated painter, who hopes to inspire young artists in the city.

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article local schedule Feb 2, 2026 visibility 12 link 3 artists, 2 galleries

National Art Exhibition in Punta Gorda headlines 25 shows at SWFL art centers

Southwest Florida's art scene is bustling with 25 visual art exhibitions across more than a dozen art centers in February. The headline event is the 15th Biennial National Art Exhibition at the Visual Arts Center in Punta Gorda, a prestigious juried competition for two-dimensional art. Other notable shows include Art Center Sarasota's centennial-celebrating Annual Juried Members Show, the 'Colors in Motion' exhibition at Venice Art Center, and a dual exhibition featuring artists Susan Fraley and Rosalie Mack.

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article local schedule May 8, 2026 visibility 11 link 2 artists, 2 galleries

Library Showcases Hart Gallery's "Art From The Hart" Artist Exhibit This Saturday

The Chattanooga Public Library and the Hart Gallery are opening a new exhibition titled "Art From The Hart" at the Downtown Library on Saturday, May 9, with a reception from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. Curated by Hart Gallery artists and Library Services Specialist Ali Banks, the show features mixed-media illustrations, pencil drawings, paintings, sculptures, and digital art by returning artists Alex Scoggins and Angel Pellegrino, along with over a dozen other local creators. The exhibit runs through August 31, 2026, and pieces are available for purchase to support the Hart Gallery's mission.

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museum exhibitions schedule May 2, 2026 visibility 13 link 2 artists, 1 gallery

Scottsdale Public Art exhibition marks city’s 75th anniversary

Scottsdale Public Art has opened "Desert Diamonds: Scottsdale’s 75th Anniversary" at the Civic Center Public Gallery inside Scottsdale Civic Center Library, running from April 10 through June 30, 2026. The exhibition features works selected from the city’s Fine Art Collection, including photography, painting, and sculpture that trace Scottsdale’s relationship with the arts from its earliest years, such as Mario Martinez’s "Yaqui Deer Dancer: Homage to the Ancestors" and George-Ann Tognoni’s "Helen Scott on Old Maude." The show marks the city’s diamond anniversary, with Scottsdale having been incorporated in 1951.

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article local schedule May 7, 2025 visibility 4 link 2 artists, 1 gallery

Emerging student artists explore expression in Kapiʻolani CC exhibit

Kapiʻolani Community College’s Koa Gallery hosted "Crafting Voices," an exhibition showcasing student artwork from fine arts courses including drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, ceramics, metalwork, and design. Featured artists included Sophia Villalobos, Arthur Kastler, and Ava McIntyre, whose works explored themes of perception, personal influence, and everyday beauty. The show ran from April 24 to May 8 and marked many students' first public exhibition.

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article local schedule May 9, 2026 visibility 8 link 1 artist

Student artists bring diverse visions to IVC’s annual gallery exhibit

The 2026 IVC Student Art Exhibit opened at Imperial Valley College's Juanita Lowe Art Gallery on May 6, featuring a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a diverse range of student works including sculptures, videos, paintings, mixed media, and photography. Notable pieces include Catalina Gonsalez's acrylic series "Fire-Fuego," "Wind-Viento," "Water-Agua," and "Earth-Tierra," Stephanie Carrillo's watercolor of Salvador Dali, Kimberly Rodriguez's "Fragile Dancer," and Alejandro Mendez's "Self Portrait." Artist Daniel Barrera Jr. showcased Renaissance-inspired drawings, and author Cuauhtemoc (Chucky) Cortez presented his children's book "Joaquiner Stinker" with illustrations by Jesus Felix.

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article local schedule May 4, 2026 visibility 9 link 1 artist

Cerritos College Opens 2026 Student Art Exhibition with Night of Awards and Celebration

Cerritos College opened its 2026 annual Student Art Exhibition on April 23 at the Cerritos College Art Gallery, featuring over 150 student artworks selected by faculty from the college's art, design, and photography programs. The opening night included an award ceremony introduced by Gallery Director James Mac Devitt and a speech by Dr. Jose Fierro. Juror Kim Abeles, an established L.A. artist, presented five awards across seven categories including Ceramics/3D Design, Painting/Life Drawing, Freehand Drawing, Printmaking/2D Design, Graphic Design/Digital Illustration, Photography, and 3D Modeling/Motion Picture Editing. Faculty also gave honorable mentions in each category. Approximately $7,000 in awards was distributed, supported by the Associated Students of Cerritos College, the Cerritos Foundation, and donors including former student John DeMott.

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museum exhibitions schedule Dec 24, 2025 visibility 10 link 6 artists

Art Talk Sunday Featuring Exhibition ’10th Street Studio’

The Humboldt Arts Council presents an Art Talk Sunday event at the Morris Graves Museum of Art on January 4th, featuring the four artists from the exhibition '10th Street Studio': Carol Andersen, Laura Corsiglia, Peggy Rivers, and Van Shields. The exhibition showcases works by these like-minded artists who recently began sharing a studio space dedicated to creativity and mutual support. Andersen, Corsiglia, and Rivers have over 110 years of combined art-making experience, with works in significant public and private collections, while Shields joins as an emerging artist. The talk will include discussions on their practices, with Andersen focusing on wildlife as metaphor, Corsiglia drawing from nature and her time in Paris, Rivers exploring color theory through series, and Shields reflecting on his post-retirement artistic awakening.

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article local schedule May 5, 2026 visibility 13 link 1 artist

HCC Student Artist Brings Good vs. Evil to Life in Striking Painting

Houston Community College student Ruben Rodriguez, who also goes by Dario, created a large painting exploring the theme of good versus evil for the Juried Student Art Exhibition at HCC Spring Branch. The exhibition, hosted by HCC's Media, Visual, and Performing Arts department on April 30, featured works from level 1 and level 2 studio art students across the Spring Branch, Katy, and Alief campuses. Rodriguez's painting incorporates pop culture figures such as Kobe Bryant and Captain America on one side and villainous characters like Marvel's Thanos on the other, illustrating the paths of motivation and discipline versus addiction and greed, inspired by his Christian faith.

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article local schedule Feb 8, 2026 visibility 7 link 2 artists

Original Art Gallery showcases ARTSiE teaching artists

The Original Art Gallery in Evanston, Illinois, opened a new exhibition featuring seven teaching artists from ARTSiE, a local nonprofit that provides arts education to children and families. The show includes works in painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and drawing, and a portion of sales will be donated to ARTSiE. Gallery owner Russell Muits, who took over the space in August 2025, curated the exhibit as a celebration of artists who give back to their community.

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article local schedule Jul 1, 2025 visibility 10 link 3 artists

Luckiest Light grand opening | PHOTOS

The Luckiest Light, a non-profit organization in Havre de Grace, Maryland, held its grand opening on Monday. The space features an art gallery with works by local artists, including Joe Harter, JP Henry, and Anthony Allerton, and includes artist stations for painting, string art, and other creative activities. The event was documented in a series of photos by Jeffrey F. Bill, showing visitors, artists, and the owners Kim and Justin Waszkiewicz with their children.

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New Rocky Mount art venue celebrates with gallery opening

A new art venue, the Tar River Art Gallery, is opening in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, with a free public reception on Sunday, September 14th, from 2:00 to 5:00 PM at the Dunn Center on the campus of N.C. Wesleyan University. The gallery expands the existing Gravely Gallery and will feature works by 40 local artists, including over 150 paintings, sculptures, and other creations, with music by cellist Jeff Hatley and light refreshments.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 21, 2026 source 2 sources visibility 9

Lifework: An Exhibition by KCAT Studio Artists

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is presenting 'Lifework,' an exhibition featuring seven artists from the Kilkenny Collective for Arts Talent (KCAT) Studio. The show, opening at the Municipal Gallery, dlr LexIcon in May 2026, pairs each artist's earliest works with recent pieces to trace their artistic development. The artists included are Thomas Barron, Declan Byrne, Lorna Corrigan, Sinéad Fahey, Fergus Fitzgerald, Andrew Pike, and Jason Turner.

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article local schedule Mar 29, 2026 source 2 sources visibility 9

Teen Art Studio Exhibition opens at the Dahl Arts Center

The Dahl Arts Center in Rapid City, South Dakota, has opened its annual Teen Art Studio Exhibition, showcasing the work of local high school students. The exhibition features a diverse range of media, including painting, drawing, sculpture, and digital art, created by participants in the center's after-school and summer programs.

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article local schedule May 9, 2026 visibility 7

Students Recognized At JCC Juried Art Exhibition Opening

Nine students received awards at Jamestown Community College’s Juried Student Art exhibition, which opened recently in the Weeks Gallery on the Jamestown Campus. Winners included Tala Abuhmeidan (Outstanding Achievement in Painting), Alyson Danielson (President’s Award), Nicole Ford (Excellence in Sculpture), Rachel LeRoy (Distinguished Body of Work), Jack Lingenfelter (Innovation in New Media), Jessica Olson (Juror’s Award for Excellence), Zoe Pike (Excellence in Ceramics), Olivia Reynolds (Excellence in Drawing Practices), and Courtney Runge (Distinguished Work in Photography). The exhibition features works from students at JCC’s Jamestown and Cattaraugus County campuses across media including painting, drawing, prints, photography, sculpture, ceramics, and digital media. Jurors included JCC Art faculty Madison LaVallee, Nathan Jeffery, Mark Kirsch, Brenna Turner, and Tom Makovitch.

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article local schedule May 2, 2026 visibility 15

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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article local schedule Nov 7, 2025 visibility 10

Gallery Walk gets underway tonight in downtown Hot Springs

The Gallery Walk event kicks off tonight in downtown Hot Springs, featuring local art galleries and venues opening their doors to the public for an evening of art viewing and community engagement. The event is organized by the Hot Springs Arts Council and includes participating spaces such as the Hot Springs Art Center and several independent galleries along Central Avenue.

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article local schedule May 17, 2025 visibility 7

Communication Arts Student Art Exhibition open at Schulman Gallery

The 2025 Communication Arts Student Art Exhibition is on display through June 6 at the Schulman Gallery on the campus of Luzerne County Community College (LCCC). The opening night on May 9 drew a large crowd to celebrate student talent, highlighted by the President’s Choice Awards presented by LCCC President John Yudichak and Schulman Gallery Curator Robert Husty. Awards were given in categories including Mixed Media, Sculpture/3-Dimensional Art, Illustration, Photography, Painting, Music Recording Technology, Best Portfolio, and Best of Show, with winners such as Karla Richiez, Jenna Tutorow, Antonio Solis Jr., Amber Jones, Sydney Ogle, Evan Wenner, and Ashley Duran. The awards were sponsored by Marquis Art & Frame.

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