The McDonough Museum in Youngstown, Ohio, is presenting five summer exhibitions featuring a range of contemporary artworks. The shows include works by regional and national artists, spanning various media such as painting, sculpture, and mixed media. The exhibitions are open to the public and aim to engage the local community with diverse artistic practices during the summer season.
The Butler Institute of American Art in Youngstown, Ohio, has appointed Anastasia James as its new executive director following a national search. James, currently director of galleries and public art at the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, brings nearly two decades of leadership experience at major museums including the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, the Contemporary Jewish Museum, and the Andy Warhol Museum. She will officially assume the role on July 13, succeeding Lou Zona, who led the institution for over four decades.
The New Castle Public Library in Pennsylvania is hosting an exhibition of works by Madeline Zimmer, an 18-year-old emerging artist, through June 17. The show, titled "Arbitrary Existence," features digital characters and pastel drawings inspired by comics and graffiti art, and is part of the Hoyt's Emerging Artist Program, which provides selected artists with hands-on support including exhibition development, installation, and promotion.
The Butler Institute of American Art has opened its call for entries for the 89th National Midyear Juried Exhibition, a prestigious competition for contemporary American artists. Open to U.S. residents aged 18 and older, the exhibition accepts 2D and relief artworks, with a submission deadline of April 17. This year’s selections will be juried by Louis A. Zona, the museum’s director emeritus, and will be on display from July 12 through August 20.