Call for Proposals
Belmont Gallery of Art invites proposals for 2012 exhibitions. Scheduling of shows will include winter and spring months. As is our tradition, the Belmont Public Schools Annual Art Exhibition will be displayed during May and early June. For details regarding both solo and group shows, please view appropriate files. Please submit proposals by January 15. Solo Exhibitions ... Read more.
December 8, 2011Small Works Holiday Show & Sale
Calling all BGA artists! The Small Works Holiday Show & Sale is an invitational event open to artists who have previously shown at the BGA and invited guest artists. Offering small works from local artists, presented in a "purchase and take" format for holiday shopping, this collection was first introduced at the BGA in 2008.... Read more.
November 11, 2011Gallery Closed November 11, 2011
The Belmont Gallery of Art wil be closed Thursday, November 11 in observance of Veteran's Day. Please plan your visit accordingly. Read more.
October 16, 2011Gallery Talk "The Ageless Portrait"
*"The Ageless Portrait"* *October 16, 2:00 p.m.* *Presented by Marilyn Levitt with remarks by juror, Jennie Summerall* * * Marilyn Levitt In conjunction with “See You, See Me” the BGA is pleased to present a Gallery Talk on “The Ageless Portrait” by Boston-area painter and art historian Marilyn Levitt, Professor Emeritus at Rider University in New Jersey. Levitt’s talk will... Read more.
October 3, 2011Seeking Gallery Administrator
The Gallery Committee of the Belmont Gallery of Art seeks an enthusiastic and qualified volunteer for the position of Gallery Administrator. The position offers valuable experience to be gained while managing a rising non-profit community visual art gallery, now entering its 6th year of operation. *Description: *The Gallery Administrator reports to the Gallery Committee and is responsible... Read more.
May 16, 2011Call for Volunteers
The BGA is always in need of additional volunteers, especially gallery sitters. We welcome all -- whether offering a one-time shift, a variety of random dates, or a repeating schedule -- we are appreciative of all contributions of time and energy. We’re using VolunteerSpot (an online sign up and reminder tool) to schedule our upcoming activity.... Read more.
February 1, 2011February Facelift
While you were focusing on February essentials such as snow removal, the BGA was undergoing a facelift. After five years of rotating shows and frequent use by various groups, the walls were ready for a fresh coat of paint. Come in to see how bright it looks when you visit our March show, Boston... Read more.
November 19, 2010Gallery closed November 20-December 1, 2010
The Belmont Gallery of Art will be closed from November 20 through December 1. Please visit when we reopen on December 2 with the Small Works Holiday Show and Sale. Closing for this period of time will accomodate the transition between shows as well as the Thanksgiving holiday. All of us at the BGA wish... Read more.
November 7, 2010thINK Print Talk
Sunday, November 7, 2:00 PM Appealing to students, art lovers and collectors alike, this will be an informative session as four Boston Printmakers member artists discuss processes and explain techniques of many of the 61 prints on view. Join Debra Arter, Randy Garber, Danguole Rita Kuolas, and Susan Jaworski-Stranc as they take you beyond the recipe card... Read more.
July 2, 2010Call for Belmont Artists
Belmont Gallery of Art 5th Anniversary Show September 10 - October 8, 2010 The BGA will be celebrating our 5th Anniversary this fall! We are pleased to announce our 5th Anniversary Show to be held September 10 - October 8, 2010 with a reception to be held on Friday, September 24th. Continuing in the tradition of... Read more.
June 27, 2010BGA display case features local artists
*Oil paintings by Emilia Farrell * During the weeks the BGA is closed this summer, we will continue to bring you original artwork by local artists in our display case located on the first floor of the Homer Municipal Building. Work by Belmont resident Emillia Farrell is currently featured. Farrell's oil paintings displayed are typical of her subject... Read more.
April 19, 2010Watertown & Belmont Open Studios
The First Annual Watertown and Belmont Open Studios will take place from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Saturday April 24th and Sunday April 25th. This event will showcase local artists within the two towns and is free and open to the public. Open Studios serve as a great way for the community to access culture and... Read more.
March 30, 2010Closed week-end hours April 2-4, 2010
The BGA will close at 4 p.m. on Friday, April 2 and remain closed on Sunday, April 4. Please plan your visit accordingly and join us as regular hours resume on Thursday, April 8th. Read more.
March 1, 2010Gallery Talk March 7, 2010
*Transforming the Image: How do we see? A mother/daughter journey Gallery Talk * *Sunday, March 7 at 2 PM* Join artists Esther B. Folts and Blair A. Folts for a discussion about their work currently on exhibit at the BGA. Walk through the East Gallery, viewing Esther's charcoal and pencil drawings as she shares her intrigue with... Read more.
February 7, 2010Watertown & Belmont Open Studios
*April 24-25, 2010 - artist's application deadline March 1, 2010 * Open Studios, where artists open their workplace to the public to view, discuss, and purchase their art, have a long tradition throughout neighborhoods and communicites in greater Boston. This spring, Watertown and Belmont join this tradition with the inaugural Watertown & Belmont Open Studios to be held... Read more.
December 30, 2009BGA Hours of Operation
Effective Friday, January 8, 2010, BGA hours of operation on Friday evenings will be 6:30-8:30 p.m. This change is a slight reduction in hours (30 minutes) at both the beginning and end of the evening in response to traffic patterns during the fall and early winter months. *Regular Hours:* Thursday 10-4 p.m. / Friday 10-4 &... Read more.
September 26, 2009Documenting Your Artwork
*2 day workshop, Saturday, November 14 and 21* Photographing your own work is a skill any artist should learn. This practical workshop provides hands on training regarding how to photograph two and three dimensional works for slide and digital replication. You will learn the basics to help you photograph your work successfully, including: camera settings, lighting... Read more.
September 17, 2009People's Choice Award Winners
The Belmont Gallery of Art is pleased to announce artists *Kay Hudgins, Karla O'Brien and Darisse Paquette* as the winners of its first People's Choice Awards. The awards were determined by gallery visitors who voted for their three favorite pieces among the works displayed in the current exhibit, Animal, Vegetable Miracle: A Year of Food Life... Read more.
June 15, 2009New Expanded Hours
The Belmont Gallery of Art is pleased to announce expanded hours of operation, including Friday evenings and Sunday afternoons, making it now more convenient for people to come see the exhibits on display. New hours of operation effective September 10 are: Thursday, 10-4, Friday, 10-4 and 6-9 pm, and Sunday 1-4 pm. The Gallery will... Read more.