2026 Exhibitions
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Art Rage: A Creative Rebellion
Inspired by the national Fall of Freedom project, Art-Rage brings together artists responding to our current cultural conditions through art that is unapologetic, raw, beautifully dangerous, truthful, funny, angry, mysterious, insightful—and sometimes impossible to categorize. The simple act of making art is, and always has been, a vital form of creative rebellion.
America at 250: Borders & Boundaries
THIS SOLO EXHIBITION will be on view during the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey’s 2026 production of Hamlet.
Please read the Shakespeare Theatre’s press release for further information.
UMassD Alumni Exhibition
UMass Dartmouth Alumni Exhibition at Hatch Street Studios features active Hatch Street studio artists who are alumni or former faculty of UMass Dartmouth, SMU, and the Swain School of Design. October 21–November 24, 2026 at Hatch Street Studios, 88 Hatch Street, New Bedford, MA 02745
Exhibiting Artists: Diana Azevedo-Carns, Kim Barry, Alison Paige Borges, Lori Bradley, Alyn Carlson, Catherine Carter, Michelle T Lapointe, Heather Borg Martin, Michael Pietragalla, Heather Stivison
Urban/Suburban NYC
About the Exhibition:
This group exhibition was organized by Women in the Arts (WIA) and features the work of twenty of its members. Entitled Urban/Suburban NYC, it highlights and contrasts the two sides of New York City. The fascination found in the urban setting of buildings and streets, one we know so well, with the incredible abundant nature, peace and tranquility found within the same city, which so often goes unnoticed.
New York City is usually thought of as a constantly moving metropolis that never sleeps. The buildings can be quite beautiful, with the sun offering golden hues of light on steel and glass at various parts of the day. Artists love to capture the beauty of shapes, the light glistening on the streets and people bustling about their business.
But within this densely packed environment there lies another side of this city. Nestled in the five boroughs peaceful sites of nature can be found, quietly breathing and offering sanctuary from the non-stop pulse of activity associated with a thriving hubbub of human activity and consumption. These sites are most often found in the boroughs outside of Manhattan–in Staten Island, Queens, Brooklyn and Bronx, but not exclusively. The parks have trees, all sorts of vegetation, hills, lakes, and ponds, which offer a haven for birds, squirrels, foxes, rabbits, deer and all kinds of living creatures. One can find peace and connection to nature within these ‘secret’ places.
About the Venue:
The Interchurch Center is a 19-story building located at 475 Riverside Drive and West 120th Street in Morningside Heights, New York City. Nicknamed “The God Box” it is the headquarters for the international humanitarian ministry Church World Service, and also houses a wide variety of church agencies and ecumenical and interfaith organizations as well as some nonprofit foundations and faith-related organizations, including the Religion Communicators Council. Samuel G. Freedman has described the building as “the closest thing to a Vatican for America’s mainline Protestant denominations.”
Ecoscape Wind, shown at left, is one of Heather Stivison's paintings featured in this exhibition. It was inspired by a visit to New York City’s High Line.
This elevated rail line had been unused for decades. Some sections had been torn down, and the rest of it had been threatened with demolition. But nature had other plans. Largely abandoned by humans, seeds were scattered by the wind and birds. These sprouted, grew, and created a hidden landscape of native plants and wildflowers. Then the humans stepped into the scene — in the right way for a change.
A non-profit conservatory was formed. The wildflowers were tended. Many more native, drought-tolerant species were planted. An ecosystem that supports wildlife and encourages pollinators flourished. Everything about this now public park has been done in a sustainable and environmentally thoughtful way. It has become one of the most magical public places in the city — and it offers hope.
The Ocean Within
Taking place at Ocean Institute, Dana Point, California, the exhibition explores the ocean within us all, through art, science, and storytelling. Curated by Moku Art Studio in cooperation with DOSI (Deep Ocean Science Institute). It is an endorsed project of UNESCO Ocean Decade.
Art Angels
For 137 years, the National Association of Women Artists (NAWA) has been driven by the dedication of its volunteers. NAWA's mission to educate, empower, and showcase women artists has thrived thanks to these committed individuals. Each year, NAWA honors the women who have generously contributed their time to advance this mission.
While many members provide their expertise, there are those who dedicate a significant portion of their time and energy. NAWA celebrates these exceptional volunteers, known as Art Angels, with an annual exhibition showcasing their work. The organization relies on the kindness, generosity, goodwill, and expertise of its volunteers, who have been the backbone of NAWA's growth since its founding in 1889.
Summer Small Works
Women artists from all over the country submit small artworks to the National Association of Women Artists for this favorite annual online exhibition.
Submission include oil, acrylic, watercolor, drawing, block prints, cyanotype, photography, encaustic, sculpture, assemblages, found materials, mixed media and more. Fewer than 90 works are accepted.
HerStory
An online juried exhibition, presented annually by Manhattan Arts International.
Renee Phillips, Curator, Founder and Director of Manhattan Arts International states:
“Since the year 2000 Manhattan Arts International has been promoting outstanding artists from around the world in our online exhibitions and our members online gallery. Our annual “HerStory” exhibition is devoted to promoting extraordinary women artists.
For centuries, women artists have inspired, enlightened and informed us with their enormous talent, vision and commitment. Many have served as creative trailblazers. Unfortunately, many of their contributions have gone under-recognized. The purpose of “HerStory” is to contribute to achieving greater equality in the art world.
“HerStory” 2026 is dedicated to the memory of my sister whose unconditional love, courage and talent were among her many admirable qualities.”
South Coast Artists Spring Invitational
Opening Reception: Saturday, April 25th from 5-8 p.m.
Special Programming on May 14th for New Bedford’s AHA! Night
The South Coast Artists Invitational Exhibition is an annual event at various galleries showcasing the range and depth of artwork created by member artists living and working in the South Coast Region of Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
South Coast Artists is celebrating its 23nd year with the Spring Members’ Invitational Exhibit at the prestigious Gallery X in New Bedford, MA. The exhibit features work from over 60 artists showing 123 original works, in oil, acrylic, pastel, encaustic, watercolor, metal, clay, wood, mixed media, photography and collage.
About Gallery X
Founded in 1990, Gallery X is a contemporary, nonprofit art gallery of visual, performing, and literary artist members and volunteers. Gallery X promotes its mission of cultural outreach through community partnerships, programming, and monthly art exhibits to stimulate artistic awareness in New Bedford and the surrounding communities.
Voices of the Living Earth
Voices of the Living Earth: ArtTour International
Voices of the Living Earth is an international exhibition bringing artists together in a shared visual offering honoring the living planet as part of the international Earth Day celebration. It is a global gathering of artists who have chosen to listen—each bringing a deeply personal yet universal reflection of our connection to the Earth.
Created and curated by Viviana Puello, this exhibition is a production of ArtTour International Magazine, directed by Alan Grimandi, and presented in collaboration with EarthDay.org for Earth Day 2026.
Location: Palazzo Della Racchetta, Ferrara, Italy
She the People
This exhibition is part of America250, the nationwide initiative commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. She the People ensures that women’s voices and achievements are central to this historic milestone.
When in the Course of Human Events
In this National juried exhibition, artists were invited to reflect on what follows this iconic opening line of the Declaration, and what it means to experience human events in our contemporary world.
When in the course of human events, how do we respond to moments of upheaval or celebration? Whose voices are heard, and whose stories remain untold? What declarations do we make today—individually or collectively?
From personal milestones and shared cultural experiences to political movements and societal shifts, artists are encouraged to explore the moments that shape our collective story, and consider the evolving landscape of freedom, identity, and community.
Artworks accepted must have been created in any medium on paper or of paper, from drawing, painting, and printmaking to collage, photography, or experimental forms. Paper, like the documents that have historically recorded our past, serves as both a material and metaphor—a space for declaration, protest, remembrance, and hope.
The question to be answered by the artworks was “What does it mean to witness, participate in, or remember the course of human events?”
Blue Hour
The color blue is often used to evoke purity, calmness, and a sense of enlightenment. From the pale blue of a daytime sky or the rich dark blue of a deep ocean, the color is associated with nature, vastness, and open spaces. We can also feel blue and sing the blues. We talk of blue blood, blue ribbon, blue moon and more. Blue Hour invites nine artists to share their unique interpretations of BLUE.
The Big Chill
Winter strips it all down with its bare trees, frosted mornings, and that sharp breath of cold air. It’s nature’s way of reminding us to pause and reset. Snow takes over in THE BIG CHILL as a winter study, piled high, still falling from the sky, and reflecting off the ice like nothing else can. This is winter in its most raw and beautiful form. Bundle up!
Pacific Influence
In "Pacific Influence," 56 artists from across the nation interpret this vast regional experience through diverse expressions—landscapes that capture the spirit of place, portraits that reveal Western character, abstract works that distill the essence of light and form, and sculptures that give dimension to our connection with this land. These works invite you to discover your own connections—perhaps to a skyline that reminds you of home, a face that echoes someone you've known, a quality of light that speaks to something you've always felt but never quite named.
While this exhibition brings together juried works by NAWA members, the Pacific's influence ripples far beyond geography. Its pull is felt by artists and art lovers everywhere who have experienced this remarkable region and felt something shift within them.
Each visitor will discover something different, something personal, something that resonates in ways only they can fully understand. The Sasse: where love stories develop between art and viewer, one beautiful discovery at a time.