NEON, the Athens-based contemporary art initiative founded by collector Dimitris Daskalopoulos, will conclude its activities later this year after 14 years. Its final project is a trilogy of exhibitions by artist Michael Rakowitz at the Acropolis Museum, with the last installment set for 2026. The organization also announced it has fulfilled its cultural and social mission.
Gallery A3 in Amherst, Massachusetts, has announced an open call for its 11th Annual Juried Show, scheduled for August 6–29, 2026. Submissions will be accepted online from May 10 to June 7, 2026, with an entry fee of $38 for three entries. The theme for this year's show is 'Everyday Sublime,' inviting artists to explore how awe and wonder manifest in daily life. The juror is Andrew S. Yang, a professor at the School of the Art Institute Chicago whose work has been exhibited internationally, including at the 14th Istanbul Biennial and the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago.
Cultural institutions across Kenosha and Racine counties in Wisconsin have announced their exhibition schedules and public hours for the week of April 9, 2026. Featured venues include the Anderson Arts Center, the Carthage College Art Gallery, and the Kenosha Public Museum, which continues to showcase its permanent collection including "The Wisconsin Story" and "Mammoths at the Museum." Local galleries such as Lemon Street Gallery and OS Projects are also hosting open hours for the public to engage with regional contemporary art.
The historic Hopton Hall Estate has opened a new gallery in Ashbourne, England, called the Hopton Hall Gallery. The gallery, housed in an 18th-century building that previously served as a butcher's, clockmaker's, and draper's shop, is the creation of estate owners Chris and Andi Harvey. Its inaugural exhibition, 'Brushed Light: Atmospheric Watercolours,' features works by local artists, and the gallery will host a rotating program of exhibitions and events through at least May 2027.
Jambalaya Arts Inc., a non-profit art gallery in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, is expanding by opening a dedicated music venue called The Jamb on High Avenue. The new space, set for a soft opening at the end of March, will host live music events, allowing the gallery to stop the labor-intensive process of converting its existing Main Street gallery for performances.
The Schaap Center, a long-anticipated arts venue, is finally opening this weekend, fulfilling a dream for local arts enthusiasts in the Detroit area. The center is expected to host a variety of cultural events and exhibitions, marking a significant milestone for the community's arts scene.
The Carnegie Arts Center in Turlock, California, opens its annual juried exhibition “Farms & Fields” in the Lobby Gallery, featuring 52 works by 37 regional artists selected from over 150 submissions. Juror Susan Stephenson, a landscape painter and Stanislaus State professor, chose pieces across media including painting, photography, printmaking, ceramics, and fabric arts, all celebrating agriculture. Awards totaling $1,100 were given, with Rhett Regina Owings winning Best of Show for her gouache “Farm Near Tracy.” The exhibition runs through July 25, with a free public reception on May 7 as part of the downtown Turlock art walk.
Art Center East in La Grande, Oregon, opens a solo exhibition titled “The Warmth Within My Shadow” featuring self-reflective paintings by Pendleton-based mixed-media artist Jason Hogge. The show runs from May 1 through June 27 in ACE’s Main Gallery, with a free opening reception on May 1 from 6-8 p.m., including an artist talk at 6:30 p.m. Raffle tickets for Hogge’s original acrylic painting “Emerging” (valued at $700) will be sold to support the center’s gallery programs, and a virtual tour is available online.
Atithi Studios in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania, has opened a new Creative Lab featuring five dedicated rooms for ceramics, painting, photography, digital media, and crafting, along with a membership program for artists and content creators. The studio is also hosting a series of upcoming events including the Color Stories exhibition (closing September 13), the Pittsburgh Latin American Art Festival (September 20), Art Battle (September 25), and the Fresh Air Festival: Art in Recovery (September 26).
The 58th annual Newport Beach Art Exhibition took place on June 30, 2025, at the Newport Beach Civic Center, drawing about 2,000 attendees. The one-day event featured over 240 artworks including paintings, sculptures, photography, and mixed media, displayed in the Community Room and Civic Green. Notable participants included Joyce Cox, whose oil on linen painting "Soaking Up The Zen" attracted attention; Jeff Guzzetta, who won third place in 3-D art for a stained glass mosaic surfboard titled "Sol"; and Elena Kealy, who received the Juror's Choice Award for her oil on canvas work "Bliss." Other award winners included Kevin Avery, who took second place in Photography for "Rich Strike." The exhibition was organized by the Newport Beach Library and supported by the Newport Beach Arts Foundation.
Kinhouse Art Gallery and Residency, founded by artists Kaylan Buteyn and Dana Caldera, has opened a new artist residency space in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The residency offers one-week stays in a colorful three-bedroom house with two studio spaces, providing a solitary and focused experience for visiting artists. The gallery and studio spaces are also part of the business, located in the 46808 area.
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.
Orozco Gallery is launching a month-long pop-up gallery and a series of community events. The initiative will feature rotating exhibitions and public programming designed to engage local audiences.
Saratoga Arts, a community arts organization, is set to reopen after completing a $2 million renovation to its gallery, theater, and classrooms. The project upgraded the facility's infrastructure and spaces to better serve local artists and audiences.
Effingham Artists, a new local organization founded by Lindsey Gerow, is hosting an art exhibition on February 6 at a studio on Laurel Street in Springfield, Georgia. Artists in Effingham County have until January 30 to submit their work for the show, which aims to provide a dedicated venue for painters, sculptors, and other visual artists to display their talent.
The owners of State of the Art, a gallery in Cayce, South Carolina, are opening a new studio space dedicated to potters and visual artists. The studio will provide shared workspace, kilns, and equipment for ceramic artists, as well as studio space for painters and other creators, expanding the local arts infrastructure beyond the existing gallery.