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Inside ‘Prince of Prints’ Jordan Schnitzer’s Sprawling Collection

Jordan Schnitzer, the Portland-based philanthropist often called the 'Prince of Prints,' recently provided a rare tour of his massive 50,000-square-foot art warehouse. The facility utilizes a sophisticated 'floating bin' logistics system, similar to those used by major retailers, to manage over 22,000 works, including extensive holdings by Andy Warhol, Joseph Beuys, and Richard Prince. Schnitzer’s foundation operates as a lending library, frequently shipping works to museums and hosting educational tours for students from districts where arts funding has been eliminated.

Rowan University’s Museum of Contemporary Art hosts final exhibition focusing on black resilience

The Rowan University Museum of Contemporary Art is hosting "The Spectrum of Resilience," a solo exhibition by New Jersey-based artist and educator Jazlyne Sabree. The showcase features works that explore the tenacity and authenticity of the African Diaspora, drawing from Sabree’s extensive research and residencies in West Africa, Brazil, and Liberia. The exhibition highlights everyday moments—such as washing hair or embracing children—elevating them into profound artistic statements on ancestral lineage and survival.

USC Fisher Museum welcomes the National Archives’ Freedom Plane National Tour

The USC Fisher Museum of Art has welcomed the "National Archives’ Freedom Plane National Tour," a traveling exhibition featuring foundational American documents. Arriving via a specially branded Boeing 737 at Van Nuys Airport, the collection includes rare items such as a 1823 Stone engraving of the Declaration of Independence, the Treaty of Paris, and a secret printing of the Constitution. USC is the only university selected as a stop on this eight-city tour, which commemorates the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States.

58th Annual Juried Undergraduate Exhibition showcases WCU student artists

The WCU Fine Art Museum recently hosted its 58th Annual Juried Undergraduate Exhibition, featuring works by 25 student artists across various media including video, sculpture, and photography. Juried by artist Tracy Templeton, the showcase highlighted technical skill and personal expression, with top honors going to James Wood Boone for his time-based media piece "The Caretaker" and Valeria Enid Ramos for her portraiture.

Jazlyne Sabree at Rowan University Museum of Contemporary Art

Philadelphia-based artist Jazlyne Sabree has debuted her solo exhibition, "The Spectrum of Resilience," at the newly rebranded Rowan University Museum of Contemporary Art (RUMOCA) in Glassboro, New Jersey. The show features large-scale, textured collages that utilize paint, paper, and found materials to portray members of the African Diaspora as spiritual figures and vessels of memory. The exhibition includes three new works and is scheduled to run through July 30, 2026.

Graduates’ artwork showcased at Tarble during studio art exhibition

The Tarble Arts Center hosted the opening reception for the 2026 Master of Arts in Studio Art Exhibition, featuring thesis projects from 11 graduate students. The exhibition showcased a diverse range of mediums, including an immersive installation by Vitória Kazanovski that recreated her grandmother’s Brazilian kitchen using audio and textured cookbooks, and a ceramic series by Wendy Peters that highlighted the technical mistakes and evolution of her craft.

Hood Museum of Art's longest-serving director to retire

John Stomberg, the director of Dartmouth College's Hood Museum of Art, has announced his retirement after leading the institution for over a decade. His tenure, which began in 2013, marks the longest directorship in the museum's history.

Weekender: Music, Live Sound Installation, Art

The UC Davis College of Letters and Science is hosting a weekend event titled "Weekender: Music, Live Sound Installation, Art" at the Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art. The event features a live sound installation by artist and composer Pamela Z, alongside a performance by the UC Davis Symphony Orchestra conducted by Christian Baldini, which will include a piece by composer Gabriela Ortiz.

BYU Museum of Art exhibit walks visitors on the road to Calvary with Christ

The Brigham Young University Museum of Art has opened a new exhibition titled "The Road to Calvary: Walking with Christ." The immersive show guides visitors through a series of artworks and installations that depict the final journey of Jesus Christ to his crucifixion, aiming to create a contemplative, physical experience of the Passion narrative.

Ohio Annual Exhibition showcases best art, crafts from across the state

The Zanesville Museum of Art has opened submissions for its 80th Ohio Annual Exhibition, a juried showcase of fine art and craft from across the state. Open to current and former Ohio residents, the competition accepts entries in categories ranging from painting and sculpture to glass and fiber arts through April 24. Dr. Sarah Spinner, Director of the Kent State University Museum, will serve as this year's juror, with the exhibition set to open on June 18 featuring a $1,000 Best of Show prize.

Incarcerated artists in Bonne Terre hone their skills with a St. Louis exhibit and art class

Incarcerated artists at the Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center in Bonne Terre are showcasing their work in a major exhibition titled "Expressions from Within" at the St. Louis University Museum of Art. The display features approximately 130 pieces, including drawings, paintings, and mixed-media works created through St. Louis University’s Prison Arts and Education Program. Led by artist-in-residence Stan Chisholm, the program provides an open studio environment where participants like Rey Hernandez and James Merritt can develop their technical skills and explore creative expression outside the rigors of prison life.

ターナー賞2026最終候補

The Turner Prize 2026 shortlist has been announced, featuring four artists: Simeon Barclay, Kira Freije, Marguerite Humeau, and Tanoa Sasraku. The exhibition will be held at MIMA (Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art) from September 26, 2026 to March 29, 2027, with the winner revealed on December 10, 2026. The jury includes Sarah Allen, Jo Hill, Suk-Kee Lee, Alona Pardo, and Alex Farquharson as chair.

The Turner Prize Has Revealed Its 2026 Nominees—and Already Courted Controversy

The Turner Prize has announced its 2026 nominees: Simon Barclay, Kira Freije, Marguerite Humeau, and Tanoa Sasraku. The award, administered by Tate Britain, includes a £25,000 prize for the winner. For the first time, the nominees' exhibition will be held at Teesside University's Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art, an academic setting. The selection has already drawn criticism for being tame and safe, with Guardian critic Eddy Frankel describing the prize as "timid" and "fearful." Tate Britain director Alex Farquharson defended the nominees, praising the diversity and sculptural focus of their work.

IUP's University Museum to turn the spotlight onto stagecraft in upcoming artist talk, exhibition

Indiana University of Pennsylvania's University Museum is hosting an upcoming artist talk and exhibition that focuses on stagecraft, highlighting the intersection of visual art and theatrical design. The event will feature artists and designers who create sets, costumes, and props for the stage, showcasing their work in the museum space.

Go See Diné Artist Eric-Paul Riege’s Largest Show to Date at the Henry Art Gallery

Diné artist Eric-Paul Riege has opened his largest exhibition to date, titled "ojo|-|ólǫ́," at the Henry Art Gallery in Seattle. The show features textile sculptures, looms, beading, video, and performance, and uniquely invites visitors to physically touch the artworks, allowing them to become part of the objects' material history through their interactions.

New WAM exhibition explores the stories behind museum collections

The Weisman Art Museum (WAM) has launched a new exhibition titled "The Stories We Tell," which investigates the provenance and acquisition histories of its permanent collection. The show features a diverse array of objects, ranging from ancient ceramics to contemporary works, while highlighting the institutional processes that bring art into a public museum setting.

Wisconsin’s Chazen Museum of Art Explores New Ways to Display Its Collection

The Chazen Museum of Art at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is implementing a radical reinstallation of its permanent collection galleries. This new curatorial strategy centers each gallery around a single "focus object," which is then surrounded by a "constellation" of supporting artworks designed to highlight specific thematic, historical, or technical connections rather than following a traditional chronological or geographical layout.

B.A. exhibition gives seniors sendoff: Senior art students exhibit their best pieces at the Myers Fine Arts Building

SUNY Plattsburgh Art Museum recently hosted the 2026 B.A. Art and Design Senior Show at the Myers Fine Arts Building, showcasing the capstone projects of graduating art students. The exhibition featured a diverse range of media, including ceramics, sculpture, painting, and textiles, with notable works such as Kate LaPoint’s fiber art and Alexis Adamkowski’s botanical-themed figurative paintings. Curated by Museum Director Tonya Cribb and the art faculty, the show served as a formal introduction to professional gallery standards for the emerging artists.

‘Night at the Museums’ to feature exhibits April 23, including Old Coaly

Penn State University is hosting its spring “Night at the Museums” on April 23, offering public access to a diverse array of campus collections from 4 to 8 p.m. Organized by the Penn State Museum Consortium, the event features a dedicated trolley service to transport visitors between sites including the Palmer Museum of Art, the HUB-Robeson Galleries, and the Frost Entomological Museum. A highlight of this year's program is the unveiling of a newly updated display for "Old Coaly," a historic mule significant to the university's 19th-century construction.