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The 2026 Spring Arts Preview: Our picks in Art + Design

Atlanta’s 2026 spring season features a major homecoming for artist Amy Sherald, whose mid-career retrospective 'American Sublime' arrives at the High Museum of Art following a high-profile withdrawal from the Smithsonian over censorship concerns. Other museum highlights include an exploration of Isamu Noguchi’s design work at the High, the U.S. International Poster Biennial at MODA, and a soccer-themed exhibition at the Michael C. Carlos Museum.

'Preserving the art of Utah culture': Utah-artist museum opens in Salt Lake City

A new art museum, the Salt Lake Art Museum, is opening in the historic B'nai Israel Temple in downtown Salt Lake City, dedicated to preserving and celebrating Utah culture through visual art. Founded by art historian Micah Christensen and led by executive director Chris Jensen, the museum is the first new art museum to open in the city in over 40 years. It has already begun programming, including an interactive 'Make Your Mark' installation and a Utah Master Series highlighting influential local artists such as Galina Perova, Stanley Wanlass, and Ben Hammond. Opening exhibitions will feature works by Albert Bierstadt, Pilar Pobil, and a show on Julia Reagan billboards, alongside a gallery on the temple's history.

Cedarburg Art Museum announces summer exhibitions

The Cedarburg Art Museum in Wisconsin has announced its summer exhibition lineup, running from April 30 through October 4. Featured shows include "Deeply Rooted: Small Family Farms," a photography exhibition by Cedarburg native Leslie Witte documenting life on her family’s farm; "This is Cedarburg," a display of landscape and plein air works from the museum’s permanent collection; the annual juried exhibition "America: A Wisconsin Perspective," showcasing artists from across the state; and outdoor sculptures by local artist Dan Grunst on the museum grounds.

Henryk Ptasiewicz, His Life, His Art

Henryk Ptasiewicz, a British-born artist who became a fixture of the St. Louis art scene, died on October 22, 2025. He moved to St. Louis in 1999, built a practice through commissions and teaching, and in 2014 was invited to paint fiberglass cake sculptures for the city's 250th birthday, featuring figures like Dred Scott and Vincent Price. He was also a founding member of the Missouri Plein Air Painters and a frequent winner on the regional plein air competition circuit.

Josephy Center for Arts & Culture invites artists to apply for the 43rd Annual Wallowa Valley Arts Festival

The Josephy Center for Arts & Culture has opened submissions for the 43rd Annual Wallowa Valley Arts Festival, a juried fine art exhibition in Joseph, Oregon, scheduled for September 18–20, 2026. The festival offers over $7,500 in awards across media including painting, sculpture, photography, and digital art, with a submission deadline of July 31, 2026.