Belmont Gallery of Art

A community gallery showcasing regional visual arts

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Impact

Climate Change

Opening Reception: Sunday, Sept. 15, 1-3PM

This timely and powerful juried exhibit features contemporary tapestries by over two dozen tapestry artists from Tapestry Weavers in New England (TWINE) and Tapestry Weavers West (TWW) who use their work to address Climate Change and the destruction happening to our planet. The exhibit moves on to San Francisco after being showcased in Belmont.

Special Events at the Gallery (Free)

Sun., Oct. 6: Film Screenings of two Climate Change Documentaries: the Academy Award nominated Chasing Coral together with Chasing Ice
Sun., Sept. 29: Environmental Panel Discussion. 

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Elemental – Call for Art

Compelling Visual Narratives

The Belmont Gallery of Art’s Fall Exhibit “ELEMENTAL” explores how the foundational elements of making art work together to create compelling visual narratives.The BGA’s Elemental exhibit will focus on the elements of Shape, Line, Form, Color and Texture. The gallery is looking for both 2 and 3 Dimensional Representational and Abstract Art Submissions.

Art by Nicole Pond

Key Dates

For full details, be sure to read the application form!

  • APPLICATION DEADLINE: Oct. 3, 2019 by 6pm
    Please EMAIL completed application form AND JPG images to admin@belmontgallery.org
    Email Subject Line: Your Last Name-BGA-ELEMENTAL Appl

  • NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCES: will be emailed by Oct. 10.
  • DROP OFF DATES: October 20 – Times will be sent directly to artists.
  • Opening Reception: Fri, NOV. 2

Thank you!

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Me and My Sister My Brother and Me

Richard Hill and Sue Hill Sims

Reception: June 9

Recent work in acrylic painting and fused glass by brother and sister team Richard Hill and Sue Hill Simms.

Please join us for the reception on June 9. Lemonade, virgin sangria, light refreshments and sweets will be served.

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Fun Shops

This is your opportunity to play!

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Don’t wait, seating is LIMITED. Recommended for all ages, 10 to 99+. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. $25 per person, entry is not refundable.

Introducing the BGA’s Art Funshops!” There is enough work in life, give yourself a break and sign up for one of our April 27-28 Art Funshops! Whether you are a kid or a kid at heart, we all crave some quiet fun and magic at times. This is your opportunity to play, let your imagination loose, and create something unique and personal for you or someone you love. A call out to all Residents, art novices and experienced alike. Put your life on “Pause” and escape from the ordinary for three hours of guilt-free magic. Provided in each Art Funshop: * All the raw materials and tools you can dream of * Snacks, beverages and music (how else would you create?) * A supportive, judgement-free environment and onsite help if you get stuck Sign up now by clicking on this link.

PLEASE BUY YOUR TICKET NOW (www.buybga.com)!

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Spring Awakening

Birds, Blossoms and Botanicals

Opening Reception April 12, 6-8:30pm

Floral, bird and botanical themed artwork that celebrate nature’s rebirth after the winter months. Sculpture, ceramics, textiles, paintings, printmaking, photography, assemblage, and collage/mixed media.

Special Guest Juror: Lauren Meier

The BGA is pleased to announce that Lauren Meier, Landscape Architect, Botanical Artist, and Editor of the Papers of Frederick Law Olmsted. will serve as Spring Awakening’s Guest Juror.

Notable Dates

Opening Wine Reception: Fri., April 12, 6:00 to 8:30pm

Gallery Talk with Lauren Meier: Sat., April 13, 10am to 12noon
“The Legacy of Frederick Law Olmsted”
Coffee and Light Sweets

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Matt Gallagher – Solo Show

Research and Development

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Belmont native and now notable Cleveland-based artist/musician Matt Gallagher returns to Belmont with a solo show at the BGA. Gallagher’s Research and Development exhibit will feature over thirty unique paintings and sculptural pieces. 

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Spring Awakening – Call for Art!

Birds, Blossoms and Botanicals

Textile Art by Bea Grayson
Textile Art by Bea Grayson

The BGA is looking for artists to submit floral, bird and botanical themed artwork that celebrate nature’s rebirth after the winter months. Sculpture, ceramics, textiles, paintings, printmaking, photography, assemblage, and collage/mixed media accepted.

Special Guest Juror: Lauren Meier

The BGA is pleased to announce that Lauren Meier, Landscape Architect, Botanical Artist, and Editor of the Papers of Frederick Law Olmsted. will serve as Spring Awakening’s Guest Juror.

Application Process

The Spring Awakening Call for Art is open to artists 18 and older.

All submissions should be sent directly by email to BGA Director Rebecca Richards: admin-at-belmontgallery.org

  • Up to 3 submissions per artist.      
  • Subject Line Must Include: Artists’ Last Name and Spring Awakening Art. 
  • Image(s) submitted should be: hi-res (300 ppi), JPG.
  • Please include title, dimensions of each piece, media used and your contact information (name/address/phone number).    
  • APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 21.
  • Artists Notified of Acceptance on March 25.     

*Application fee: $10 per submission/$20 for three.       
Fee payable at Drop-Off/Intake.

DROP OFF ARTWORK: (date to be determined)

  • Drop off artwork
  • $10 or $20 entry fee
  • (check made payable to “BGA Town of Belmont” or cash only)
  • labels on all artwork
  • inventory list of everything submitted

Thank you!

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