Belmont Gallery of Art

A community gallery showcasing regional visual arts

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Artful Nature – Call for Art

Pattern, Color, Texture

“Art will never be able to exist without nature.”

Pierre Bonnard

Nature’s glory presents us with a breathtaking array of patterns, colors and textures. The BGA is asking artists to submit work in a variety of 2 and D media that celebrates–and is inspired by–the beauty and design found in our natural world.

Submission Process

PLEASE NOTE: No application form required. Please send up to three (3) submissions directly to: admin@belmontgallery.org.

**IMPORTANT:

SUBJECT LINE should have the following: ARTFUL NATURE_YOUR NAME_SUBMISSION

All images must be jpg files with a min. of 150 dpi. Ideal width dimensions are 3200 pixels.

REQUIRED: Your submission email MUST also include:
  • Your Contact Info (address/phone number)
  • brief description of how your art fits the theme
  • media used
  • (framed) size of each piece.
Submissions without the required information will not be considered.

Submissions Deadline: Feb. 21, 6pm.
Selection Notification Feb. 24.

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

Drop-Off Artwork Process

Drop-Off: Sat., Feb. 29, 10-12

  • 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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2020 Vision

What We See

New Works for a New Decade
by the Belmont Art Association

Opening Reception: Fri., Jan. 24, 6–8:30pm

Stay tuned for special event details:

GALLERY TALK
How We View Art with Nicole Bernstein

Realizing how our concept of What Is Art evolves.

FEATURE FILM
Faces Places

French traveling art project combines the visions of Director Agnes Varda and photographer/muralist J.R. with portraits of local people.

Regular Gallery Hours: Thurs., 10-4; Fri., 10-12; Sat./Sun. 1-4
*Visitors also welcome to stop by Mon.-Weds. 10-4

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Elemental

The Building Blocks of Art

Reception: Sat., Nov. 9, 5-8pm

The exhibit features several dozen artists who use the art ELEMENTS of Shape, Line, Form, Color, Space and Texture–and a variety of media–including painting, photography, assemblage, textiles and printmaking–to create striking visual narratives.

Opens Sunday, Oct. 27, 1-4pm

Regular Gallery Hours: Thurs., 10-4; Fri., 10-12; Sat./Sun. 1-4
*Visitors also welcome to stop by Mon.-Weds. 10-4

*Look for more info on ELEMENTAL’s Special Events Weekend in Dec. with a Gallery Talk, Film Screening and an Art-Making Workshop.

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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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