Join Us for the Opening Reception, June 21, 6:30 to 8:30!
Five Board Directors: Chris Arthur, Helen Canetta, Richard Hill, Rebecca Richards and Adine Storer
and two guests: Trey Klein and Carol Wintle
Rhythm and Hues – Call for Art
A Music Inspired Art Exhibit
The Belmont Gallery of Art invites artists to submit work for its upcoming exhibit.
Key Dates
For full details, be sure to read the application form!
Application
APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 8, 2018 by 6pm
Please EMAIL completed application form AND JPG images to admin@belmontgallery.org
Email Subject Line: Your Last Name-BGA Rhythm and Hues Appl.
Notification
Notification of Acceptances/Rejections will be emailed by Aug. 13.
Drop Off and Pick Up of Art
DROP OFF DATES: August 17 & 24 – Times will be sent directly to artists.
What to Bring When You Drop Off Your Art:
• Drop off artwork
• Completed Application Form (printed out)
• $10 entry fee for 1 piece; $20 for up to 3 pieces
(check made payable to “Town of Belmont” or cash only)
*Payment required for all submitted works—not just accepted works.
• labels on all artwork
• inventory list of everything submitted
**Please have your labels/inventory sheet with you.
PICKUP ARTWORK: Oct. 12 & 13; hours to be determined.
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DURATION OF EXHIBIT: Sept. 7 – Oct. 12, 2018
OPENING RECEPTION: Fri., Sept. 7 – times to be determined.
Open to the public. Wine/Light refreshments will be served.
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Regular Staffed Gallery Hours:
Thursday and Friday 10am–4pm
Saturday and Sunday 12–3pm
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Belmont Public Schools Annual Art Exhibit 2018
Annual Spring Tradition!
This show is an annual spring tradition at the Belmont Gallery of Art. Come see and celebrate the work of Belmont’s young K-12 artists. A wonderful sampling of work is showcased from the visual arts program and curriculum within the schools. Featured are pieces in a wide variety of media including paintings, ceramics, prints, drawings and three dimensional work.
Artists Reception with Art Teachers:
Wednesday, May 30
Elementary and Middle School — 6 – 7pm
High School — 7 – 8pm
Regular Gallery Hours:
Weekdays – Regular gallery hours, 10am – 4pm
Additional Gallery Hours:
Thursday, May 24 – 10am – 8pm
Friday, May 25 – 10am – 8pm
Wednesday, May 30 – 10am – 8pm
Thursday, May 31 – CLOSED / Memorial Day
Fairytales, Folktales and Fables – Special Events Weekend
You’re Invited! Free! Special Events Weekend April 21 and 22!
Sat., April 21 – 12-3pm
Collage Workshop – with Belmont Collage Artist Carol Wintle.
School-age to Adult. Beginner to Experienced.
Free. Supplies Provided.
Sign-Up encouraged (Contact Rebecca Richards at: admin@belmontgallery.org.)
Sun., April 22 – 12-2pm
Gallery Talk – The Art of Paper featuring four artists from Fairytales, Folktales and Fables exhibit who create their art using paper in unique and unusual ways:
Laurie Bogdan, Helen Canetta, Suzette Durso and Barbara Fletcher.
Free. Light refreshments.
Note our Extended Gallery Hours:
Thursday and Friday 10am–4pm
Saturday and Sunday 12–3pm
#belmontgalleryofart #workshop #gallerytalk #paperart
Gallery Hours on Easter Sunday
Fairytales, Folktales and Fables
This eclectic vibrant exhibit features work by over 30 artists who interpreted fairytales, folktales and fables from around the world through a variety of 2 and 3 D media, including paper sculpture, assemblage, painting, printmaking, textiles and photography.
NEW DATE! Opening Reception April 6, 6:30-8:30 pm
Wine, and light refreshments.
April 21 and 22: Special Events/Art Salons for the Fairytales exhibit include a Gallery Talk with Exhibit Artists and a Collage-Making Workshop led by artist Carol Wintle.
READ MORE!
Folktales and Fables – Call for Art
Myths, Legends, and Tall Tales…
The Belmont Gallery of Art invites artists to submit work for its upcoming Folktales and Fables exhibit.
Key Dates
For full details, be sure to read the application form!
Application
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 9, 2018 by 6pm
Please EMAIL completed application form AND JPG images to admin@belmontgallery.org
Email Subject Line: Your Last Name-BGA Folktales/Fables Appl.
Notification
Notification of Acceptances/Rejections will be emailed by March 11.
Drop Off and Pick Up of Art
DROP OFF DATES: March 15/16/17 – Times will be sent directly to artists.
What to Bring When You Drop Off Your Art:
• Drop off artwork
• Completed Application Form (printed out)
• $10 entry fee for 1 piece; $20 for up to 3 pieces
(check made payable to “Town of Belmont” or cash only)
• labels on all artwork
• inventory list of everything submitted
PICKUP ARTWORK: May 5 and 6; hours to be determined.
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DURATION OF EXHIBIT: March 23 – May 4, 2018
RECEPTION: Thurs., March 24 – times to be determined.
Open to the public. Wine/Light refreshments will be served.
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Regular Staffed Gallery Hours:
Thursdays, Fridays 10am-4pm,
Saturdays, Sundays 1pm-4pm
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A Woman’s Place – Sunday Salons
Please Join Us at our Sunday Salons!
Four Sundays during January and February bring a range of art-related activity to the BGA:
artist panels, gallery talks, and film screenings.
January 14 and 28, February 11 and 25: all 2–4pm.
Note our Extended Gallery Hours:
Thursday and Friday 10am–4pm
Friday 6–8:30pm
Saturday and Sunday 12–3pm
#belmontgalleryofart #housedressproject #awomansplace #whodoesshethinksheis #packedinatrunk
Knitting Circle
Kimberly Becker will be
holding a “knitting circle” at the BGA.
Bring something you are working on and come hang out with us at the gallery! It can be something other than knitting — and Kimberly doesn’t knit — so no lessons.
#belmontgalleryofart #feminiknitting #menarewelcome
Friday night, Jan. 19: 6-8:30pm
Come if you knit or not!
Closed on Jan. 20
A Woman’s Place
A special exhibit of feminist art and women’s stories
by 14 Massachusetts Women Artists
Guest Curator Kimberly Becker
Opening Reception Saturday, January 13, 6:30-8:30pm
Wine, and light refreshments
Sunday Salons
Film screenings, gallery talks and art-making workshops.
January 14th – 2-4PM – Kimberly Becker will be giving a talk about her “House Dress Project”.
January 28th – 2-4PM– Several of the artists featured in the “A Woman’s Place” show will be discussing their work and answering questions from the audience.
February 11th – 2-4PM – Screening of “Who Does She Think She Is”- a film directed by two local directors- Pamela Tanner Boll and Nancy Kennedy.
February 25th – 2-4PM – Screening of the documentary “Packed in a Trunk- The Lost Art of Edith Lake Wilkinson”.
Extended Gallery Hours:
Thursday and Friday 10am-4pm, Friday 6-8:30pm, Saturday and Sunday 12-3pm
Participating Artists
Christine Arthur
Kimberly Becker
Robin Bergman
Michelle Fandel
Bonner Elena Brunner
Eva Camacho
Brenda Cironi
Nancy Crasco
Kimberly Becker
Robin Bergman
Michelle Fandel
Bonner Elena Brunner
Eva Camacho
Brenda Cironi
Nancy Crasco
Diane Franklin
Ingrid Goldbloom
Gina Manning
Caroline Rufo
Jeanne Sisson
Priscilla Smith
Lorraine Sullivan
Ingrid Goldbloom
Gina Manning
Caroline Rufo
Jeanne Sisson
Priscilla Smith
Lorraine Sullivan
Closed on Dec. 14 and Extended Hours This Weekend!
Please note that the gallery will be closed
on Thursday, December 14, 2017.
But, we have extended hours this weekend
so you can enjoy our Small Works show!
Purchase a special gift and Support local artists!
Extended hours:
Friday, Dec. 15: 10am–4pm and 5pm–8pm
Sat., Dec. 16: 12pm–5pm
Sun., Dec. 17: 12pm–5pm