Posts for April, 2026

In conjunction with the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association's Art-A-Whirl weekend, The Atelier Studio Program of Fine Arts is holding its annual Full-Time Student Show. In addition to celebrating student accomplishments, they will also be holding a fundraising raffle and Atelier instructor art show and fundraising sale. 

Purchase tickets for a chance to win an original painting created by Brian Stewart. Purchase tickets at The Atelier before or during the Student Show from Atelier students or instructors. Tickets may be purchased until the time of the drawing.

The winning ticket will be drawn Sunday at 3:00pm. You need not be present to win.

The Artists for The Atelier is an atelier instructor art show and fundraising sale. Visitors can enjoy and purchase prints, drawings, watercolors, oil paintings, and sculptures of figurative, still life, landscape and imaginative artwork created by artists and instructors of The Atelier Studio Program of Fine Arts.

The student show runs from May 15 – May 17, 2026 at The Atelier Studio Program of Arts.

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For more events and exhibitions, visit the ARC Calendar.

Manet & Morisot is the first ever major exhibition dedicated to the artistic exchange between Édouard Manet and Berthe Morisot. Unfolding over a period of roughly 15 years, between 1868 and 1883, theirs was perhaps the closest relationship between any two members of the Impressionist circle. As friends and colleagues—by turns collaborative and competitive—they collected one another’s work. Morisot posed for some of Manet’s most compelling portraits, several of which are on view in the first gallery of the exhibition. When she married Manet’s younger brother, their professional connection deepened into a familial bond. Thirty-six paintings and six drawings and prints borrowed from museums and private collections in the United States and Europe reveal the evolution of a singular friendship between two groundbreaking artists. Visitors see beach and garden scenes made en plein air that demonstrate how Manet borrowed individual motifs and compositional ideas directly from Morisot. Portraits of fashionable Parisian women of the 1880s by the two artists show their different perspectives.

The exhibition runs from March 29 -  July 5, 2026 at the Cleveland Museum of Art, 11150 East Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44106.

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The foot is a marvel of engineering, designed to support the entire weight of the human form. This workshop bridges the gap between mechanical understanding and artistic expression. Join us as we move from the foundational study of bone and muscle to the fluid beauty of the live model, learning to ground our figures with the precision and grace of the Old Masters.

This workshop focuses on a practical approach to drawing the leg and foot, areas often overlooked but essential for a grounded and believable figure. Students will learn to navigate the complex rhythms of the lower limbs through a blend of anatomical study and observational practice.

Students will learn Structural Anatomy, Cast Drawing & Spatial Orientation, Old Master Analysis and Observational Life Drawing. There will be daily demonstrations by Kerry, illustrating how to break down the leg and foot into manageable, expressive forms.

In the final stage of the workshop, students have the option to transition from drawing to painting from the live model to explore color and light.

The workshop runs from June 8 - 12, 2026 at Vosler Young Artists' Studio, 330 Pauls Drive, Brandon, FL 33594.

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This is your chance to shine in the Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine Art's first national, juried Emerging Artists Show. With $5,000 in cash prizes and sponsored merchandise awards, this an opportunity you don't want to miss.

Deadline: May 28, 2026

Click here to submit your artwork. 

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The third edition of The Female Perspective focuses on the 18th century to examine the legacy of one of the most influential artistic patrons in the formation of the Museo del Prado’s collections: Queen Isabella Farnese (1692–1766). A pivotal figure in both politics and collecting, Isabella Farnese profoundly shaped the cultural landscape of 18th-century Europe.

Her collection — nearly a thousand paintings, of which more than a third now form a core part of the Prado’s holdings — stands among the most distinguished of her time. These 350 masterpieces include works by Velázquez, Ribera, Murillo, Correggio, Rubens, Reni, Van Dyck, Bruegel the Elder, Clara Peeters, Teniers, and Watteau, among others.

The exhibition runs until May 24, 2026 at the Museo Nacional del Prado, Paseo del Prado s/n, Madrid, 28014, Spain.

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For more events, please visit the ARC Calendar.

"The human hand contains 27 bones and a complex network of tendons—mastering them is the key to a convincing figure. Join us for a practical workshop that bridges the gap between anatomical theory and the living form. From the stillness of casts to the energy of the live model, learn to describe the hand with the clarity of the Old Masters."

This workshop offers a structured, step-by-step methodology for capturing the complexity of the human hand. By blending anatomical study with classical observation, students will move from foundational understanding to expressive life drawing.

The workshop runs from June 1-5, 2026 for Adults and Mature Teens at the Vosler Young Artists' Studio, 330 Pauls Drive, Brandon, FL 33594.

To enroll and book online visit https://www.vosleryoungartistsstudio.com/  or call 813-417-5867.

The Palette & Chisel is a dynamic organization that supports artists at all stages of their creative journey. Their vision is to provide affordable, high-quality opportunities for artistic growth, career advancement and community engagement.

Central to their offerings are open studios, where artists can paint, draw or sculpt from live models. With over 60 hours of open studio time each week, far exceeding other local venues, they provide a unique space for practice in their north light studio. These sessions also foster mentorship, as young artists gain invaluable experience and insight by working alongside seasoned professionals.

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Czech artist Alphonse Mucha (1860–1939) defined the look of Art Nouveau with his sinuous lines, radiant color, and elegant figures that transformed posters, advertisements, and everyday design. Timeless Mucha: The Magic of Line celebrates the artist’s revolutionary graphic work—the medium that made him an international sensation. Featuring more than 100 works from the Mucha Trust Collection, the exhibition traces his rise in Paris through his iconic designs for legendary French actress, Sarah Bernhardt and his influence across illustration, design, and popular culture. From the swirling psychedelia of the 1960s to the expressive dynamism of Japanese manga, and American comics, Mucha’s visual language continues to captivate artists and audiences alike, proving that the magic of his line is truly timeless.

Running from April 18 - August 30, 2026, the exhibition takes place at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 4525 Oak St, Kansas City, MO, 64111.

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For more exhibitions, visit the ARC Calendar.

The exhibition presents the generous gift of some 200 works that art collector Christoph Müller has made to the Museum of Prints and Drawings. The works on paper show a broad panorama of visual themes spanning five centuries.

Animals, plants, trees and forests – a wealth of graphic images, drawings and watercolors render the diversity of art’s engagement with nature. Depictions of nature in art can serve as a source of knowledge, as a means of preserving beauty, or as a reflection of divine creation. Nature and animal studies rely on precise observation, attesting to the desire to understand and capture the world around us. In some works, nature takes on a symbolic character ‒ as a symbol of growth, transience, and life. It is also a place where people can connect with themselves and the world.

The exhibition takes place at the Gemäldegalerie, Matthäikirchplatz, Berlin 10785, Germany from March 10 – June 14, 2026.

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Visit the ARC Calendar for more events and exhibitions.