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National Association of Women Artists, MA (NAWAMA)
Apply at thenawa.org by 3/15and 9/15 of each year. NAWAMAArtists exhibit at Fountain StreetGallery, SoWa Art & DesignDistrict, Gallery at AtlanticWharf, Seaport, RAA&Museum,Heftler Visiting Artist Gallery,The Vendue Art Hotel, The ArtComplex, JL HQ, Newbury St.
Danforth Art Museum at Framingham State University
Through September 18 “Danforth Annual Juried Exhibition”; back after a six-year hiatus! Opening October 8 “Toni Pepe: Ordinary Devotion” “Lisa Rosowsky: Othering” “Jane Szabo: Family Matters” Permanent “In the Studio: Meta Vaux Warrick Fuller” See website for hours, to register for events, and explore membership options.
Three Stones Gallery
Through October 30 Rockport is a favorite seaside destination for art lovers and beach goers alike. Our seasonal gallery features regional artists from our larger gallery in Concord, MA, plus exciting guest artists. The collection is continually changing with new works arriving every week. Come visit us in Rockport and discover artwork that resonates with you.Hours: […]
Central Mass Pastel Society
Marks of Distinction Pastel Exhibition, FivesparksThrough September 28"2022 Marks of Distinction National Juried Show," sponsored by Central Mass Pastel Society and showcasing the best soft pastel artists in the country.Reception: September 10, 4-6 p.m. Judge of Awards Katie Hanson, MFA/Boston curator. Food, wine, music.Hours: Tues.-Thurs., 12-6 p.m.; Fri., 12-3 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 12-4 p.m.
NOA Gallery
Through October 15 Virtual GallerySummer Show The summer show at NOA Gallery at The Groton Inn features the work of 14 New England artists: Kathleen Bennett, Don Bullens, Claudia Chase, Betsy Craumer, Tamara Gonda, Michael Goodman, Marla Greenfield, Elissa McMeniman, Mary Minifie, Julia Mitchell, Linda Puiatti, Rita Tavilla, Trina Teele and Neil Tischler.NOA Gallery at The Groton […]
Cahoon Museum of American Art
Through October 30The Cahoon Museum of American Art presents “Scrimshaw: The Whaler’s Art”, a new exhibition featuring over 250 decorative and utilitarian objects and exploring this unique, American folk-art tradition created by whalers during the international whaling trade of the 19th century.Hours: Wed. – Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
The Umbrella Arts Center
Through November 15"Go Out Doors," outdoors public art exhibition, multiple Concord locationsJuly 5-31"Sustainable Solutions: Documentary Photographers Explore the Climate Crisis," photography from Zeke MagazineAug 5-Sept 8 Umbrella Studio Artists Work-in-Progress ShowAug 31-Nov 13"In the Balance," 7th Annual Art Ramble in Concord's Hapgood Wright Town Forest.40 Stow Street Concord, MA 01742 (978) 371-0820 theumbrellaarts.org
Shelburne Museum
Through October 16Luigi Lucioni: Modern Light Eyesight & Insight: Lens on American ArtNancy Winship Milliken: Varied and AliveVirtual ExhibitionOur Collection: Electra Havemeyer Webb, Edith Halpert, and Folk Art Hours: Tues. – Sun., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; and Monday holidays: July 4 and Labor Day (Sept. 5). Museum reopens May 15, 2022. Hours posted on website. 6000 Shelburne Road, […]
Creative Connections Gallery
September 3 - 28 Brett Poza: "Burned Stories" Opening reception Saturday September 3, 12-2 p.m. October 1 - 31 Romayne Timms, "The Dancing Bones of Saint Francis" Opening reception Saturday October 3, 12-2 p.m. October 15 - November 30 Jessica Robey, "The Garden of Earthly Delights" Opening reception Saturday October 15, 12-2 p.m. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Burlington City Arts
June 22 - October 8 “More Than an Object: The Contemporary Still Life,” exploring the vitality and inventiveness of the still life tradition through innovative approaches and media. “Sky Hopinka: Fainting Spells,” exploring themes of language, culture, and homeland in two experimental videos, as the artist reflects on colonialism and nature of Indigenous identity. Hours: Wed.-Fri., 12-5 p.m.; […]
Museum of Russian Icons
May 4 – October 2 “Images of Atheism: The Soviet Assault on Religion.” An exhibition exploring the role of visual propaganda in the Communist Party’s seven-decade war against religion. Featuring posters and publications of Soviet atheism that demonized the world’s religions and jeered at those who practiced them. Hours: Thurs.-Sun., 10a.m.-4p.m.203 Union StreetClinton, MA978.598.5000museumofrussianicons.org
Newport Art Museum
Through October 30“Conflict and Remembrance”Through September 18 “Recent Acquisitions to the Permanent Collection”Through September 11 “Velvet & Silk: The Palmer Family Quilts” Through October 16 “Georgia O’Keeffe: Things I Had No Words For” Through October 16“Donnamaria Bruton: From Sense to Soul”
Galatea Fine Arts
September 2 - October 2“Jeannine Hunter Lazzarro: Souvenirs”“Jay Wu: To the Delicate”“Niva Shrestha: Ode to Home”“Carol Wontkowski: Looking Through Clear Eyes: Channeling the Dutch Masters”Reception: Sept 2, 6-8 p.m.October 7 -30“Clare Asch: Rotations”“Marian Dioguardi: At the Edge of Seeing”“Christine Palamidessi: FIGURES - Vessels, Vestals, Etudes”Reception: October 7, 6-8 p.m.Hours: Fri-Sun., 12-4 p.m.; & by appointment
Cross Rip Gallery
September 15-October 17“INVITATIONAL”Featuring: Barbara E. Cohen, Rebecca Levitan, Melissa Morris Reception: September 17, 5 p.m.-7 p.m.October 20-November 20“Come Together 2022” Featuring: Eveline Luppi, Suzanne M. Packer & Kate NelsonPlus 11 other artistsReception: October 22, 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Hours: Wed.-Mon., 1 p.m.-5 p.m.; & by appointment.
Sandwich Glass Museum
July 1- October 30"Innovators in Glass"Nineteen Contemporary Glass Artists exploring and pushing the boundaries of glass art.Works include neon, plasma, blown, cast, etched, pate de verre and computer-generated sculptures.Reception: Thursday, June 30, 5 – 7 p.m.Museum Hours: Daily, 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.Exhibition is free with Museum Admission.129 Main StreetSandwich, MA 02563(508) 888-0251sandwichglassmuseum.org
Ogunquit Museum of American Art
Through July 19Josephine Halvorson: “On the Ground”Philip Koch: “Isle of Dreams” Through Oct. 31Jim Morin: “Drawing and Painting”Virginia Overton: “Untitled (Cardinal C-80)”“The View from Narrow Cove”“I’ll Bring the Luck with Me: Hunting and Fishing with Henry Strater”“Robert Laurent: Open Studio”“Hopeful: A Project by Charlie Hewitt”Museum reopens May 1, 2022. Hours posted on website. 543 Shore Rd, Ogunquit, ME 03907, (207) 646-4909
Arts League of Lowell
September 2 – October 30, 2022“Printmaking: From Silly Puttyto Silk Screen”An exhibition of traditional and non-traditional printmaking.The ALL Arts Gallery displays work by 30+ artists in ourco-op gallery, representing most areas of artistic expression, plus themed exhibitions in our main gallery.Hours: Wed.–Sun., 12-4 p.m.
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
September 16 – February 5, 2023 “Fired Up: Glass Today” Discover over 50 of the most innovative glass artists working today. Experience the magic of glass firsthand in the galleries and in special events, including live glassblowing demonstrations in the museum.Hours: Thurs.–Sun., 12–5 p.m.
URI Providence Campus Arts and Culture Program
September 6-29CREATING PEACE Exhibit and EventsGallery Night Reception September 15 5-9 p.m. with guest performers. An exhibit of artworks by community artists about Peace: within, with the environment, in community, in the nation, and the world. September 18-24BANNED BOOK WEEK Exhibit and Events A university wide library exhibit about books banned and removed from libraries with presentations by a […]
Fountain Street Gallery
Through September 25“Awakening:” Sculpture by Miller Opie and photography by Rebecca Skinner investigate the act of giving the discarded new life. Artist Talk: Saturday, September 17, 2–3 p.m. September 27–October 2 “POP-UP: Fire in the Belly:” Video and performance by Dell Marie Hamilton, Joanna Tam, and Georden West; Allison Maria Rodriguez, Curator. October 5–30 “Twilights:” Alexandra Rozenman and Lior […]
Arlington Commission for Arts & Culture
Ongoing public art projects, no admission.“PATHWAYS” (on the Minuteman Bikeway near Spy Pond)“Colony II & III” by Christopher Frost“ExtraOrdinary Birds” by Resa Blatman“Remove Invasives/Plant Native: Designs for Action” by Kari Percival“Pollinator Mural” by Sophy Tuttle and Climate Futures/Arlington youth interns, 820-830 Mass Avenue, Arlington. info@artsarlington.orgartsarlington.org
EKD Gallery
Through September 30"Moving Forward", Erin Reid, Karen Reid, and Don Munson.Reception: Sunday, September 18, 12:30 -3:30 p.m.Celebrating two-years of artistic connection and collaboration, three generations of artists move forward in their creative partnership to present works from their digital venture, EKD Gallery.Hours: Mon.- Thurs., 9 a.m.- 8 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.-4 […]
Fitchburg Art Museum
October 1 - January 8, 2023“Cicely Carew: Quantum Sanctuary”October 1 - January 8, 2023“Gabriel Sosa: No Vehicles in the Park”September 17 - March 5, 2023“Ron Rosenstock’s World in Color”Hours: Wed.–Fri., 12 p.m.–4 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; 1st Thursday of the month 12 p.m.–7 p.m.
Chazan Gallery
September 15 – October 15“Pretty Meaningless Things, solo show by Mark Cetilia”Reception: Thursday, September 15, 5-8 p.m. October 20 - November 9Susan Matthews, Magaly Ponce, Anna ShapiroReception: Thursday, October 20, 5-8 p.m.Hours: Mon. -Fri., 3-6 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun., 12-4 p.m.; (and by appointment).
The Guild of Boston Artists
Through October 1"2022 New England Regional Juried Exhibition"Award Winners Panel: Saturday, September 17, 2 p.m. October 8 - 29"Refuge: Paintings by J.C. Airoldi" a solo exhibition inspired by the artist's lifelong search for peace and solitude in nature. Opening Reception: Saturday, October 8, 3-5 p.m. Artist Demonstration: Saturday, October 22, 2 p.m.Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10:30 a.m-5:30 p.m.
Hill-Stead Museum
Through November 1 “RADICAL SPIRITS: Tarot, Automatism, and Feminist Histories” works by Hilma’s Ghost. An exhibition exploring the creative, spiritual, and narrative potential of tarot, mediumship, and automatism in art-making. Hours: Wed.-Sun., 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Holliston Mill Artist Studios
Holliston Mill Open Studios 2022November 5 & 6Art, live music, beer & wine tastingSee website for detailsHours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Hull Artists
Hull ArtistsBEST ON BOSTON’S SOUTH SHORE!South Shore Home, Life & Style Magazine AwardWith 150+ pieces of fine art and photography adorning the walls and the craft work of the artisans, this unique and popular gallery is the place to “Take home a treasure or a gift for someone special.”Located across from Nantasket Beach, the creative […]
Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery, College of the Holy Cross
September 12 – October 23, 2022“Faculty Exhibition”Faculty exhibitions, a tradition at the Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross every three years, highlight work by the Visual Arts faculty, all practicing artists in addition to their work mentoring students. This year’s show will feature work by Professor Cristi Rinklin, chair ofthe department, along with […]
Lexington Arts & Crafts Society & Refugee Artisans of Worcester (RAW)
October 8 - 30 Featuring the work of refugee artisans, producing traditional crafts in their new home. All proceeds benefit the artisans and refugee resettlement programs.Reception October 9, 2:00 p.m. Hours: Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.–5 p.m.www.lexart.orgrefugee-artisans.org/
Loomis Gallery
Loomis Gallery presents “Suspended Animation”, from October 6through November 19. Featuring three-dimensional assembly work by Bess French, Rosalind Fedeli, David Random, and paintings by Andrew Chulyk. Beginning November 25, Loomis Gallery offers our Annual Open Studio Holiday Show, featuring small works by local New England artists. Please make plans to visit us! Find out more at https://loomisgallery.com. Hours: Wed.–Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat., […]
Mattatuck Museum
September 18 - December 31“Walker Evans American Photographs” celebrates the photographer’s landmark solo exhibition at New York’s Museum of Modern Art in 1938. Walker Evans American Photographs is based on an exhibition originally organized by The Museum of Modern Art, New York. Support provided by Art Bridges.Hours: Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-4 […]
Moakley Courthouse
October 3 – December 20, 2022 Lobby: Erica H. Adams, Spirit in the Dark (2020-2022)Vibrant and volatile abstract watercolors respond to the pandemic, quarantine and social upheaval. Opening reception: Thursday October 20 (4-6 p.m.)Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Museum of Russian Icons
Through October 2“Images of Atheism: The Soviet Assault on Religion.” An exhibition exploring the role of visual propaganda in the Communist Party’s seven-decade war against religion. Featuring posters and publications of Soviet atheism that demonized the world’s religions and jeered at those who practiced them. Hours: Thurs.-Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Nearby Gallery
September 3 - October 2Douglas Breault: “A Shot in the Dark”Reception: Saturday, September 10, 6-9 p.m.Hours: Weds.-Thurs., 1-6 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 1–8 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Old Frog Pond Farm & Studio
September 8 - October 9“Wondrous Creatures” Old Frog Pond Farm & Studio’s 16th Annual Outdoor Sculpture ExhibitSelf-guided tour around the pond and through the woodsincludes the farm’s permanent collection.Opening Reception: Sunday, September 11, 1-4 p.m. Live Music.Hours: Thurs.-Sun.; 11-4 p.m.
Beacon Gallery
September 2 - October 30“Art Therapy” Meclina and Amy Ford's contemporary mixed media works; their instruments of art therapy. 9/30 @ 7 p.m. at Beacon Gallery and IG live: “Art for conversation with yourself and others: using your creative side to learn and grow” with author Rebecca Rolland, “free.” Hours: Fri. & Sat., 12-5 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; & by appointment.
Brickbottom Gallery
September 8 - October 15“SALLY”A community-centered interdisciplinary project that uses art to activate the public memory of women whose lives have been erased or marginalized.Sasha Chavchavadze and JoAnne McFarland, curators.Reception: September 11, 3–5 p.m.
The Conant Gallery at Lawrence Academy
Through December 16The Conant Gallery at Lawrence Academy presents Peter Roos, archival aluminum photographic transfers from a recent trip to Greenland, and April Claggett, large oil paintings derived from her experiences in South Africa. Opening Friday, September 16, 6-7:30 p.m. The Conant Gallery inside theRichardson-Mees Performing Arts Center (off Rt. 40).Gallery hours: Mon.–Fri., 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat. & […]
Concord Art
Main GallerySeptember 15 – October 23 “23rd Annual Frances N. Roddy Exhibition”Curated by Shana Dumont GarrReception: September 15, 5:30
Copley Society of Art
October 6 – November 5“Ben Patterson: A Classical Renaissance”October 6 – November 5“JoAnne Chittick: Sitting Pretty”
Paradise City Arts Festival
October 8, 9 & 10Every October, for more than 25 years, the Paradise City Arts Festival has transformed the Three County Fairgrounds in Northampton, Massachusetts into a place of beauty, artistry, and imagination. The Festival, with its unique indoor-outdoor ambiance, brings together an extraordinary selection of artists and makers, from fresh new talent to artists with […]
Shared Habitat Earth
September 17–December 10“Shared Habitat Earth”Shared Habitat Earth features more than 40 Boston-area artists’ work that celebrates the beauty of nature and exposes the dramatic impact of human activity on the environment.Reception: November 4, 6:30-8:30 p.m.sharedhabitatearth.org
Shop Maine Craft
Guild Fine Craft Show: Belfast September 17 & 18 Waterfall Arts // 256 High Street, Belfast, ME Hours: Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Guild Fine Craft Show: Brunswick October 22 & 23 Fort Andross Mill Complex // 14 Maine Street, Brunswick ME Hours: Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Fine craft for special occasions and everyday use by the Guild Level Members […]
Small Stones Festival of the Arts
October 14 - 23Featuring a free juried exhibit of fine art painting and photography accompanied by music and literary programs and juror and artist talks. Exhibit features about 144 works of art.Opening Ceremony: Oct. 14: 7-9 p.m. Hours: Oct. 15, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Oct. 16, 12-4 p.m.; Oct. 19-21, 4-7 p.m.; Oct. 22, 11 a.m.- 6 […]
Bannister Gallery at Rhode Island College
Through September 23“Rhode Island College 3-D Faculty Exhibition”October 6 - 28“DiMoDa 4.0: Dis/Location”Curated by Christiane Paul with artists Banz & Bowinkel, Ricardo Miranda Zúñiga, and Tamiko Thiel.Reception: Thursday, October 6, 4-7 p.m.Hours: Mon.-Fri., 12-8 p.m.
Atlantic Works Gallery
Through October 22“Edge,” X Bonnie Woods, and “What to Make of All of This?,” Walter KopecReceptions: Thursday, September 15 and Thursday October 20, 6-9 p.m Hours: Fri.-Sat., 2-6 p.m.; or by appointmentAtlantic Works is accepting applications for new members. See www.atlanticworks.org for details.
Boston Sculptors Gallery
On view through October 2“Jonathan Latiano Love to the Letters and the Letters Spelled Death”“Christina Zwart Kathédra” First Friday, September 2, 5 – 8:30 p.m. Artists’ Reception September 17, 5-8 p.m.Opening October 5“Jeffu Warmouth Stamp Sketches & Stomp Boxes”“Mags Harries What She Carries” First Friday Receptions October 7 & November 4, 5 – 8:30 p.m. Artist Talks, Sunday, October 16, 3 p.m.Hours: Wed. – Sun., 11 a.m. – […]
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Gallery Z
Gallery ZSept. 30 - October 23“Political isms”Artists Barbara Fletcher and May DeViney bring together different isms or political philosophies using narrative satire to expose different issues in society.Reception Sunday Oct. 9 2-4 p.m.Informal Artist Talk “Art and Politics”Thursday October 13th 6-8 p.m.Hours- Thurs.-Sunday 12-4 p.m.978-692-5040galleryzartistcoop.com