Spring Awakening
Extended to August 13, 2023!
Over 70 local artists shake off Winter’s slumber!
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Reception at the Gallery
June 10 • 6:30 – 8:30pm
Spring Forward with Us
Special Events
Talks, Crafts and Workshops TBA
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WILD
Shared Habitat Earth (SHE)
An Exhibition and a Call for Action
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Reception
Sunday, March 12 • 2-4pm
Spring Forward with Us
Art Workshop
Sunday, April 2 • 1-4pm
Wind Chime Craft with recycled materials with artists Rebecca McGee Tuck and Helen Cannetta
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At a time when life on our beautiful planet is in imminent danger, over 40 artists are coming together to raise their voices for the home we share with all living things.
Art speaks beyond words. It invites empathy and hope–and it can help us live up to our humanity by doing our part.
Shared Habitat Earth (SHE) suggests cross species respect, intercultural solidarity, and a shared sense of responsibility. It celebrates the beauty of nature and exposes the conflicted relationship between humans and their “environment”.
Through painting, photography, sculpture and fiber art, the artists of this exhibition dramatize the tension between what humanity has enjoyed for thousands of years, and what will be left if we don’t act now.
From April 15 to June 30, Shared Habitat Earth will be shown at 4 locations in the larger Boston area.
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You can also view online at our Virtual Gallery:
Details on https://virtualbga.org
Off the Clock 2023
Art Teachers of Belmont at the BGA
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Participating Artists
Steve Berson
Danette English
Avery Kallas
Amanda Lamoretti
Milo
Nicole Pond
Meghann Remick
Andrew Roy
Kim Tolleson
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Opening Reception
Saturday, February 4th • 6:30-8:30 pm
wine and refreshments
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You can also view online at our Virtual Gallery:
Details on https://virtualbga.org
Inspiring Change for the Climate Crisis
Group Exhibit of i3C Artists
Curator: Adriana G. Prat
Assistant to the Curator: Martha Heller
The environmental crisis affects everything and everyone on our planet: lands and oceans, our species, and all other species we find on Earth. Pollution, extreme weather, loss of biodiversity are some of the manifestations of the crisis, and the obvious social impact: climate injustice. All too complex and yet too urgent. When we hear or read about it, or when we experience it firsthand, it is easy to feel overwhelmed and powerless at the magnitude of the problem. We wonder, “How can I contribute to the solution?”
Each i3C Artist has wondered about our role in the solution of this urgent global issue. Our art is inspired by nature and climate science, and it is our tool to inspire action and solutions; our activism.
We are 20 multidisciplinary artists from New England, New York, Pennsylvania, and Canada, diverse in backgrounds and art practices, sharing a personal and artistic commitment to the environmental crisis.
In our artistic explorations:
- Some of us address the impact of consumerism by reinventing reclaimed materials, or by creating a dialog with humanity’s waste and pollution
- Some explore the effect of climate change in our local communities or global ecosystems
- Others celebrate natural beings, their interconnection, unique beauty and vulnerabilities, and even point to the spiritual and moral obligation we humans should have towards our common habitat
As a group, we believe that change is not only possible but also a necessary and powerful element for critical environmental transformation.
We invite you to explore the complex feelings that the environmental crisis can bring while observing each of these artworks. We hope you feel a sense of wonder in the natural world!
Can you find one or more actions, of any size and dimension, that you can implement in your life to contribute to the ripple effect needed to resolve this global crisis?
Let’s act together!
Our joint force is fierce and the world is watching!
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To learn more about our group:
sign up for our newsletter and stay tuned for updates on our website: www.i3Cartists.com
or follow us in Instagram @i3Cartists.
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Participating Artists
krisanne baker
steve bennett
sarah meyers brent
cedric harper
martha heller,
assistant to the curator
muriel horvath
cj lori
rebecca mcgee tuck
michael manning
shelby meyerhoff
michaela morse
carol moses
michaela nielsen
jeffrey nowlin
paula pitman brown
steve rudin
luna sconty
yulia shtern
cynthia staples
and
adriana g. prat, curator
Opening Reception
December 8, 2022 • 6:30 to 8:30 pm
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You can also view online at our Virtual Gallery:
Details on https://virtualbga.org
Making of Art and Artists
Group Show featuring MFA Instructor and Artist,
Paula Pitman Brown and her Students
A Journey of Self Discovery through Art and Friendship
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The Gallery is Open Again!
View Exhibit In Person!
Town Hall Complex
Homer Municipal Building
19 Moore St, 3rd floor
Belmont Center, MA 02478
BGA Hours
Thurs. 10-4, Fri. 10-12, Sat. and Sun. 1-4
Visitors also Welcome Mon. – Weds. 10-4
You can also view online at our Virtual Gallery:
Details on https://virtualbga.org
More Than Words
Art Inspired by Books and Poems
In collaboration with the Belmont Public Library’s ONE BOOK ONE BELMONT
Community Read of “The Library Book” by Susan Orlean
Just as a library
is more than a temple of books,
a book is More Than Words.
Imagination is kindled to life by stories and poems, transported in time and place, provoked into emotion, guided to new knowledge.
Showcasing the work
of 47 artists
Agusta Agustsson
Eric Alquist
Nicole Bernstein
Emily Bhargava
Paula Pitman Brown
Edward Cardini
Dan Cianfarini
Jane Coder
Julie Dapper
Cassie Doyon
Sarah Gerould
Donna Gordon
Julianna Grant
Carol Anne Grotrian
Greg Hawkes
Richard Hill
Nancy Jarzombek
David Joseph
Anne Katzeff
Cindy Kennelly
Leah Kolidas
Kwan New Lai
Bette Ann Libby
Ruth Lieberherr
Elain McMichael
Ricardo Maldonado
Michaela Nielsen
Lauren Omartian
Anastasia O’Melveny
Lauren Palmer-Merrill
Julia Purdy
Rani Sarin
Daniel Seaward
Laurie Simko
Magnus Snorrason
Connor Thompson
Ian Todreas
Martin Wagner
John Williams
Carol Wintle
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The Gallery is Open Again!
View Exhibit In Person!
Town Hall Complex
Homer Municipal Building
19 Moore St, 3rd floor
Belmont Center, MA 02478
BGA Hours
Thurs. 10-4, Fri. 10-12, Sat. and Sun. 1-4
Visitors also Welcome Mon. – Weds. 10-4
You can also view online at our Virtual Gallery:
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SPECIAL EVENTS
Please Join Us!
IN PERSON RECEPTION at the BGA!
Meet the Artists
Oct. 7, 6:30-8:30pm
SUSAN ORLEAN
Virtual / Zoom Talk
Oct. 12 – 7pm
BOOK ART
Workshop with Justine Curran
at BGA
Oct. 23 – Time TBD
ART TALK
Author and Artist Donna Gordon
at Belmont Public Library
Oct. 26 – 7pm
SPOOKY STORIES
Fun Storytelling
at BGA
Oct. 28 – 7pm
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Details on https://virtualbga.org
More Than Words – Call for Art
Art Inspired by Books and Poems
In collaboration with the Belmont Public Library’s ONE BOOK ONE BELMONT
Community Read of “The Library Book” by Susan Orlean
Just as a library
is more than a temple of books,
a book is More Than Words.
Imagination is kindled to life by stories and poems, transported in time and place, provoked into emotion, guided to new knowledge. The Belmont Gallery of Art is asking for art inspired by books and poems for this Fall Exhibit: More Than Words in collaboration with the Belmont Public Library’s ONE BOOK ONE BELMONT community read of “The Library Book” by Susan Orlean.
Share your unique artistic vision inspired by a particular book or poem, or interpret what books mean to you in general. Like a library, the subjects are practically limitless: fiction, non-fiction, science fiction, mystery, historical fiction, history, science, philosophy, literature, short stories, mythology, poetry, drama, modern, old or ancient… and more.
The BGA is asking artists to submit work in a variety of media – painting, collage, mixed media, ceramics, photography, assemblage, fiber art and more – both two dimensional and three dimensional work.
Information
Submission Deadline: SEPTEMBER 3rd by 12 Midnight
Early submissions accepted, but NO LATE SUBMISSIONS please!
Acceptance notices: will be emailed on September 7th by 9pm.
Show Opens in Mid-September
IN PERSON – Belmont Gallery of Art, 19 Moore Street, Belmont MA
ONLINE – www.VirtualBGA.org
IN PERSON Companion Show – Belmont Public Library, 336 Concord Ave, Belmont MA
Details:
Submission Requirements
(1) EMAIL the following information and image(s) to
belmontgallerysubmissions@gmail.com
- Your name and contact information
- Jpeg of your piece(s)
- Title
- Media
- Size
- Price
- Statement 100-200 words
(2) PAY APPLICATION FEE
$10 per submission/$20 for a maximum three pieces.
NOTE: to pay by check or cash please contact Adine or Rebecca.
Artists must be 18+
Questions?
Contact one or both of the BGA Co-Directors
Rebecca: admin@belmontgallery.org
Adine: BelmontGalleryofArt@gmail.com
Sign up for e-blasts at admin@belmontgallery.org
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Flora and Fauna
As close as our backyard, as far as our imagination
A Special Invitational Group Show
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The Gallery is Open Again!
View Exhibit In Person!
Town Hall Complex
Homer Municipal Building
19 Moore St, 3rd floor
Belmont Center, MA 02478
BGA Hours
Thurs. 10-4, Fri. 10-12, Sat. and Sun. 1-4
Visitors also Welcome Mon. – Weds. 10-4
You can also view online at our Virtual Gallery:
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Please Join Us!
Online Virtual Reception!
Meet the Artists
May 26, 2022, 7-8:30pm
Special Thanks to Producer Julie Destefano and The Belmont Media Center!
Details on https://virtualbga.org/events!
Bits and Pieces
ART REPURPOSED – Mosaic, Collage & Assemblage
Participating Artists
Tala ABUNUWAR
Agusta AGUSTSSON
Gabriela ANSARI
Ann BAUSMAN
Sheila BENEDIS
Emily BHARGAVA
Laurie BOGDAN
Peggie BOUVIER
Cynthia BRODY
Bobby BROWN
Chris CARTER-HUSK
Elizabeth CARTER
Jane CODER
Nancy CRASCO
Anne CUMMINGS
Justine CURRAN
Cassie DOYON
Joan DRESCHER
Naomi ELLENBERG-DUKAS
Ottavio FORTE
Diane FRANKLIN
Julianna GRANT
Joan GREEN
Maria GREEN
Martha HELLER
Leah KOLIDAS
Bette Ann LIBBY
Ruth LIEBERHERR
Edith LORING-THOMAS
Amy Lou MARKS
Susan MASSAD
Carolyn MAY
Karen MCCARTHY
Anastasia O’MELVENY
Lauren PALMER-MERRILL
Paula PITMAN-BROWN
Rebecca RICHARDS
Natalie RUSS
Rani SARIN
Vanessa SCHUKIS
Ruth SCOTCH
Laurie SIMKO
Doris SMITH
Christine SOELTZ
Adine STORER
Lisa THOMPSON
Keith TORNHEIM
Susan TORNHEIM
John WILLIAMS
Carol WINTLE
The Gallery is Open Again!
View Exhibit In Person!
Town Hall Complex
Homer Municipal Building
19 Moore St, 3rd floor
Belmont Center, MA 02478
BGA Hours
Thurs. 10-4, Fri. 10-12, Sat. and Sun. 1-4
Visitors also Welcome Mon. – Weds. 10-4
You can also view online at our Virtual Gallery:
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Please Join Us!
Online Virtual Reception!
Meet the Artists
March 31, 2022, 7-8:30pm
Special Thanks to Producer Julie Destefano and The Belmont Media Center!
Details on https://virtualbga.org/events!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
BITS and PIECES MOSAIC MIRROR WORKSHOP
Instructor Amy Lou Marks
Past President of the New England Mosaic Society
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Two Workshop Sessions Offered:
Date: Saturday, March 26, 2022 | Time: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
OR
Date: Saturday, April 2, 20222 | Time: 9:30 – 4:30 pm
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Location: Amy’s Mosaic Studio, 111 Riverview Ave. Waltham, MA
Cost: BGA & BAA Members: $150 (includes supplies)
All others: $160 (includes supplies)
Skill Level: All levels welcome. No previous experience with mosaics or art is necessary
Minimum # Students: 4 | Maximum: 6
In this one day hands-on workshop, you will learn how to design a beautiful round mosaic mirror. You’ll create intricate and simple patterns using the richness of millefiori, beads, recycled jewelry and glass. The possibilities are endless.
BITS and PIECES In-Person Spring Workshops
This April and May
Weekends at the BGA!
Family Mosaic Workshop
Instructor Emily Bhargava, NEMS
and
Embroidery/Stitching WorkshopInstructor Ann Kegel Bausman
Details on https://virtualbga.org/events!
Correspondences
Iceland and Boston
Photography by Bert Halstead and Magnus Snorrason
The Gallery is Open Again!
View Exhibit In Person!
Town Hall Complex
Homer Municipal Building
19 Moore St, 3rd floor
Belmont Center, MA 02478
BGA Hours
Thurs., 10-4, Fri., 10-12 and Sun. 1-3
Visitors also Welcome Mon. – Weds. 10-4
You can also view online at our Virtual Gallery:
Please Join Us!
Online Live-Streamed Reception!
Meet the Artists
Thurs., Jan. 20: 7-8:30pm
Special Thanks to Producer Julie Destefano and The Belmont Media Center!
Meeting ID:882 6802 6189
To join by telephone, Call: (646) 558-8656
When prompted, enter: 88268026189#
When prompted, enter #
To ask a question or raise your hand, enter *9 on your phone.
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Stories of Iceland
Jan. 27, 2022 • 7-8:30 pm
Zoom Link at www.virtualbga.org
Nourish – The “Art” of Baking
Galettes and mulled wine?!
Holiday event!
Holiday event!
With chefs Nina Vlasic and Sara Romero
Learn how to prepare 2-3 delicious kinds of galettes, each showcasing different flavor profiles to pair with a festive, warm, mulled wine.
Please Join Us at our Live-Streamed Event!
December 2, 2021 • 7-8:30 pm
Thank you to the Belmont Media Center!
Meeting ID: 814 5211 1257
To join by telephone,
Call: (646) 558-8656
When prompted, enter: 81452111257#
When prompted, enter #
To ask a question or raise your hand, enter *9 on your phone.
Nourish
A Feast for the Eyes, Food for the Soul
“Art is food. You can’t eat it, but it feeds you… Art is like good bread.”
~Elka Schumann, Founder, Bread and Puppet Theater
Artwork in this exhibit reflects/captures the “Nourish” theme:
whether it be food or something else that helps feed your body–and your soul.
The Gallery is Open Again!
View Exhibit In Person!
Town Hall Complex
Homer Municipal Building
19 Moore St, 3rd floor
Belmont Center, MA 02478
BGA Hours
Thurs., 10-4, Fri., 10-12 and Sun. 1-3
Visitors also Welcome Mon. – Weds. 10-4
You can also view online at our Virtual Gallery:
Please Join Us at our Live-Streamed Reception!
Meet the Artists
Fri. Oct. 29, 7-8:30 pm
Thank you to the Belmont Media Center!
Meeting ID:849 8421 7971
Passcode:849 8421 7971
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Other Special NOURISH Virtual Events
The “Art” of Baking
Dec. 2, 2021 • 7-8:30 pm