“Hear, Here,” an exhibition of new works by Ann Steuernagel derived from listening to and working with the natural environment will be on view from May 2 through June 27 at the Gallery at WREN, 2011 Main St., Bethlehem, New Hampshire. “This captivating exhibition highlights Ann’s unique artistic approach, blending alternative photographic processes, sound, and video to evoke the intricate rhythms and gestures of the natural world.” The 13th Biennial “State of Clay,” a juried show and art sale for original, innovative ceramic work by current and former residents of Massachusetts or those with close ties to Massachusetts, runs from May 3 through June 1 in the Molly Harding Nye Gallery at LexArt, 130 Waltham St., Lexington, Massachusetts. The aim of the show is to broaden public awareness of contemporary ceramic art and to provide a venue for Massachusetts’ clay artists. This year’s … [Read more...] about CAPSULE PREVIEWS

Addressing and exploring pressing issues, including climate change, social justice issues and personal freedoms through multiple art genres, the second “WOW (Wisdom of Women)” exhibition takes place from May 4 through June 23 at Workshop13 at the Artworks Gallery, 69 Main St. (Route 9), Ware, Massachusetts. “Art is most meaningful when it provokes thoughts that lead to change,” said curator Terry Rooney. More info on related events, including a rare performance by groundbreaking female rockers Fanny on May 11, at workshop13.org. Featuring paintings on panel and vintage seashells, “Alexis Trice: Distancing Horizons,” which opens May 10 and continues through June 6 at gary marotta fine art gallery, 162 commercial street, Provincetown, Massachusetts, explores “the whole of life’s emotions and traumas through animal life and their environments” through New York-based Trice’s “synergistic … [Read more...] about CAPSULE PREVIEWS: May/June 2024