Toronto, CANADA - Who said letter writing was a lost art? This submission allows you to dive into the art of handwriting and letter-writing while fostering just the sort of connectedness we need these days. Wherever you are in the world join the Traveling Books Project. Get the instructions at www.travelingbooks.co

Los Angeles, California, USA - Okay, this project is the coolest. For anyone who is missing travelling while keeping isolated, this global-scale art project is something you NEED to check out. Submitted to us by the Kcymaerxthaere team, #StoriesOfKcymaerxthaere is a virtual version of this expansive and ever-growing art project. While it isn’t safe travel, this online series gives us a chance to see artist and presenter Eames Demetrios’ incredible installations and the stories behind them from the comfort of our own homes.

Brussels, BELGIUM - This collection of striking photography was sent us to by Fab Rideti and we are SO glad we get to share them. Fab is an artist and photographer, and this work was supposed to be exhibited at the Brussels Afforadble Arts Fair, through the Art Unity Gallery on May 1st. This would have been Fab’s first experience in an art fair with a gallery, but unfortunately due to social distancing the event was cancelled.

Nashville, USA - Artist Marla Faith has created 24 works as a response to the pandemic. They can be seen at https://marlafaith.com. Click “Current Exhibit.” Ms Faith believes in the power of beauty and love to transform us and our world. Her aim is to be a conduit of divine light through her art. Art has been her spiritual path as well as her psychological mirror. She strives for authenticity in each work, and sees herself as a narrative colorist.

Vancouver, CANADA - File this inspiring art video under “silver linings.” Videographer Steve Hawkins wanted to spread hope. The streets of Vancouver were becoming bleaker and bleaker. People were few and store windows were boarded up. His idea was to use these boarded up storefronts as canvasses to bring “optimism for the future through art.”

Los Angeles, California, USA - I don’t know about you, but I want each one of these pieces hanging around my house. They are STUNNING. These works, sent to us by the artist Karen Hochman Brown, make up a collection called ‘Forces of Nature’ that is part of a larger exhibition entitled “The Nature of Sculpture II”. This exhibit was supposed to open on April 1st at the LA County Arboretum & Botanic Garden, but was unfortunately closed due to social distancing.

West Vancouver, CANADA - This submission is truly inspiring. Listening to these artists talk abut their art and how so quickly they adapted to the pandemic to share their work is just what we need now. From the submission: “Drift” showcases drawings and mixed-media by Bettina Harvey and photography by Judy E. Witheford. Thematically, the complimentary works of these two artists explore perceptions and impressions of the natural world and the visual imprints, fragments and remnants that embody the passage of time.

Raleigh, NC, USA - This work by textile artist Jennifer Markowitz is really something special. The works you will see below are hand-embroidered on a distressed and stiffened nylon slip, and they are just stunning. One of Jennifer’s pieces, which you will see below, is entitled Fleshmap Panel #11: “New York September 1998-1999”. This was chosen out of thousands of pieces to be a part of the NC Artists Exhibition at the Contemporary Art Museum in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA, USA - This virtual exhibit was sent us to by the sculptor, Debbie Korbel, and we are obsessed! Along with painter, Ellen Rose, these two artists have collaborated on an exhibit that is so unique and so fun! Please click the link at the bottom of the page to experience this magical exhibit!

Daejeon, SOUTH KOREA - This unique online exhibit was sent to us by the Daejeon Arts Collective, a group made up of artists from all over the globe currently residing in Daejeon. Unfortunately due to COVID-19 and social distancing, the collective’s Spring 2020 exhibit in Daejeon has been cancelled. The exhibit is entitled ‘Perpetuate the Phenomenon’ and it is just stunning!

Tallinn, ESTONIA - When Anastasia Lemberg-Lvova sent us this collection of work, we knew we HAD to share it. In the submission, Anastasia explains that the exhibition ‘Don’t Avoid What is Easy’ is the result of over one year of research, but due to social distancing, the Freedom Gallery in Tallinn has closed it’s doors. The story behind the creation of this exhibit is incredible. Give it a read below!

Chicago, ILLINOIS, USA - Submitted to us by filmmaker Laura Force Scruggs, this charming documentary was supposed to be screened at the UNDER THE RADAR film festival in Chicago. The fest was to be hosted at The Logan Theatre on April 4th before it was postponed due to social distancing.

Istanbul, TURKEY - Sent to us by the British Council in Turkey, this online exhibition is one you do NOT want to miss! The variety and collection of art is astounding, and includes pieces from Turkey, Georgia and Ukraine.

Atlanta, GEORGIA - The Museum of Design Atlanta, the only museum in the Southeast United States dedicated to design, sent us this submission and we just HAD to share it. This unique and beautiful sound installation created and designed by sound artist and musician Steve Norton was meant to be open to the public, but on March 13th, the museum was closed due to social distancing.

USA - Last year, artist Virginia Mallon began organizing a nationwide tour of shows for a collaboration of artists entitled ‘Artists for Social Justice 2020’. This collaborative and expansive show was set to launch this past March at Queen’s College of the City University of New York. Unfortunately it is now postponed due to social distancing, but let me tell you, we are OBSESSED with this collection. Beautiful art mixed with timely issues of social justice? What more do you need?!

Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA - This incredible and unique exhibit was sent to us by graphic designer Sallie Wesaw Sloan on behalf of the IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts. All pieces explore the future from a Native perspective and they are just stunning. In this post, you will see a few select pieces, some shots from the actual exhibit, and a link to a beautiful virtual version of this exhibition! Enjoy exploring this special collection!

AUSTRIA - Janine is a textile artist in Austria who submitted this incredible work. Stitched on a vintage Singer sewing machine. The image of the chimpanzee was to be presented as a gift in honour of Dr. Jane Goodall, presented at an anniversary event in Vienna (since cancelled), where Dr. Goodall was to make a speech.

We love this work, and are thrilled that she submitted and has taken the time to speak about her process!