February 3, 2026–May 31, 2026. Sandra M Sawatzky's "Black Gold Tapestry" documents the saga of oil, global societal change, and energy transition through the power and beauty of a hand embroidered 220-foot-long tableau, which she describes as a “film on cloth.”

February 28, 2026 – July 26, 2026. This exhibition engages with the artistic and cultural constructions of masculinity within Africa and its diaspora through historical, modern, and contemporary works from the Stanley Museum of Art’s permanent collection, in addition to strategic loans from contemporary artists.

April 2026 - November 2026. This exhibition features the return of Richard Diebenkorn’s recently restored masterpiece, "Ocean Park #17," marking its first public display since 2022 alongside the early masterwork "Berkeley #2" and various prints.