Art Events Near You
Gallery opening receptions, artist talks, and open studios.
This page lists upcoming events at galleries, museums, and cultural institutions: opening receptions, artist talks, curator walkthroughs, workshops, open studios, and special programming. Events are collected daily from gallery announcements, press releases, and email submissions. Each listing includes the date, time, venue address, participating artists, and a link to the source for full details.
Gallery openings and opening receptions are typically free and open to the public, and are the most common way to meet artists, curators, and other collectors in person. Open studios let you visit working artists in their own studios during scheduled citywide weekends or self-organized tours. Artist talks and curator talks run during the exhibition and are usually free with gallery admission.
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Today
Kathy Eisler: Inspirations Coming to Life Artist Reception
Artist reception for Kathy Eisler's Inspirations Coming to Life at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades in Tenafly, on view through June 30.
Artist Reception: Inspirations Coming to Life
Reception for Kathy Eisler's 'Inspirations Coming to Life' paintings and sculpture at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades.
Tomorrow
Iron Horse Art Gallery Grand Opening and Artist Reception
Ribbon cutting and artist reception opening the new Iron Horse Art Gallery in downtown Holdrege, with an inaugural show by Christy Kosmicki.
Iron Horse Art Gallery Ribbon Cutting and Reception: Christy Kosmicki, Past and Present
Ribbon cutting and reception for Christy Kosmicki's Past and Present at the new Iron Horse Art Gallery.
Past and Present: Ribbon Cutting and Artist Reception
Ribbon cutting and reception opening the new Iron Horse Art Gallery with Christy Kosmicki's solo show Past and Present.
This Week
The Flower Show Artist Reception
An artist reception for The Flower Show, a floral-themed group exhibit at the DubHub in Dublin, New Hampshire.
BLACK MAGIC Opening Reception and Artist Talk
A reception and artist talk for BLACK MAGIC, a TWU West Gallery exhibition on Black women artists, hoodoo, and ancestral practice, curated by Taylor Hilley-Carroll.
Will Vawter Juried Art Exhibit Reception
Artist reception for the Will Vawter Juried Art Exhibit at Twenty North Gallery in Greenfield.
Art Fusion Artist Reception
Artist reception for Art Fusion, a two-artist show at the Evansville Art Center.
Wirral Open Studio Tour 2026
Almost 100 artists open their studios across the Wirral peninsula over June 13 and 14, with a preview evening June 12.
Colleen Clifford Open Studio (North Coast Open Studios)
Stained glass artist Colleen Clifford opens her Manila studio for North Coast Open Studios on June 13 and 14.
Art Omi: Architecture Open Studios
An open studio afternoon at Art Omi in Ghent, New York, offering a look at the working spaces of the 2026 cohort of architects-in-residence.
Joan Fenicle: In the Spirit of Haiku Artist Reception
Artist reception for Joan Fenicle's oil painting exhibition In the Spirit of Haiku at Wild Hearts Gallery in Placitas.
Artist Reception: Joan Fenicle, In the Spirit of Haiku
Meet-the-artist reception with oil painter Joan Fenicle at Wild Hearts Gallery in Placitas, New Mexico.
A Few of My Favorite Things Artist Reception
An artist reception for A Few of My Favorite Things, a Parma bicentennial exhibition by the Parma Area Fine Arts Council at the Parma-Powers Gallery.
Kelly Schulze: Borrowed Water Artist Reception
Artist reception for Kelly Schulze's 'Borrowed Water' at Croton River Artisans Gallery.
Found Narratives Artist Reception with Hugh Daly and Victoria Eubanks
Artist reception for Found Narratives, featuring Hugh Daly and Victoria Eubanks, during Englewood's Second Saturday.
BIG ARTS Student and K-8 Artist Reception
A reception for two student exhibits at BIG ARTS in Sanibel, Florida: a Florida SouthWestern State College show and a Sanibel School K-8 showcase.
Carson Valley Days Art Show Reception
Reception for the Carson Valley Art Association's annual juried art show at CVIC Hall in Minden, with raffle drawing and live music.
Pocket Garden: Solo Show by Ari Bird, Opening Reception
Opening reception for Ari Bird's Pocket Garden, large-scale sculptures of forgotten everyday objects, at Abridged Sacramento.
Frequently asked questions about art events
- Are gallery opening receptions free to attend?
- Most gallery opening receptions are free and open to the public. A small number of museum or institutional openings require an RSVP or ticket. Each event listing notes any cost or registration requirement.
- What time do gallery openings usually start?
- Opening receptions typically run from 5 to 8 PM on weekday evenings, and from 2 to 6 PM on weekends. Times vary by venue and are listed on each event page in the venue's local timezone.
- What is the difference between an opening reception and an artist talk?
- An opening reception celebrates the launch of an exhibition with the artist, curator, and public attending in person. An artist talk is a scheduled conversation, lecture, or Q&A in which the artist discusses their work, usually during the exhibition run.
- How can I find open studios near me?
- Browse the open studios listing for upcoming studio tours, citywide open studio weekends, and individual artist studio visits. Events are organized by date and city, and include the studio address, hours, and participating artists.
- How often is the events listing updated?
- Events are imported daily from gallery announcements, press releases, and email submissions. Each listing includes the source link so you can confirm details with the venue.