A series of new gallery and community art exhibitions are opening across the Hamptons and Montauk. Highlights include Timothy Tibus's solo painting show "Live Forever" at The Lucore Art in Montauk, the group exhibition "Echoes of Matisse" at The Drawing Room in East Hampton, Ann Pibal's solo show at Halsey McKay Gallery, and a one-week solo exhibition for Marcie Honerkamp at the Springs Community Library.
A one-day community art exhibition called Art 4 Feile will open in Castletownbere, Ireland, on April 30th to raise funds for teenager Féile O'Sullivan, who is rehabilitating after a farming accident. Organized by artist Ida Mitrani and Beara CETB Community Participation Through Art and Design students, the show features over 100 donated artworks from local artists, sold incognito to encourage unbiased appreciation.
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum has launched a new community art exhibition titled "Connection" within its Taylor Swift Education Center. The showcase features letterpress posters created by Metro Nashville Public Schools students and artists from Friends Life Community, a nonprofit supporting adults with developmental disabilities. Developed in collaboration with the historic Hatch Show Print shop, the works utilize action words and imagery to envision a future centered on social causes and creative unity.
The Dittmar Memorial Gallery in Evanston is hosting 'I Was Here,' a community-driven exhibition running from April 9 to May 3, 2026. Curated by Jasmine Ametovski and Clare Kirwan, the show features 24 local artists utilizing diverse mediums such as sound, video, and beeswax to document their daily lives. The project prioritizes lived experience and personal encounters over traditional, academic studio practices.
The Dittmar Gallery at Northwestern University is hosting a community art exhibition titled “I was here,” featuring works by 24 local artists. Curated by Jasmine Ametovski and Clare Kirwan, the show highlights diverse mediums ranging from photography of the Berlin Wall to beeswax sculptures and multimedia installations. The exhibition focuses on how personal perspectives can redefine traditional art spaces and reclaim cultural identities through creative practice.
Art4Life, a wellness and mentoring non-profit organisation, held a community art exhibition at the Coniston Park Recreation Hall in Steenberg on Saturday, April 11. Founder Kenneth Alexander said a wide range of artworks were on display, showcasing talent from all ages, and emphasized that the event was about the community coming together.
Learners from the Milton Keynes charity MK Snap have launched a new community art exhibition at Unity Place. The showcase features seven selected artworks that explore themes of individuality, inclusion, and local identity, with several pieces referencing iconic landmarks like the Concrete Cows and the Whispering Statue. The project was developed through the charity’s canvas art sessions, which provide creative outlets for adults with learning disabilities.