Belmont Gallery of Art

A community gallery showcasing regional visual arts

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Nourish – The “Art” of Baking

January 1 to February 1, 2020

Galettes and mulled wine?!

🤩 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

Live-Streamed Reception!
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.

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Fun Shops

April 27-28, 2019

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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Explorations of Abstract Art

November 3, 2018

The Artists Talk at the Belmont Gallery of Art

Nov 3, 2018 from 3-5 pm

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Artists Kirsten Reynolds, Jeanne Arthur, Nedret Andre and Susie White will talk about their work at the Belmont Gallery of Art with guest speaker A. Melissa Venator, the
Stefan Engelhorn Curatorial Fellow in the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard, who will open with a brief talk about the foundations of Abstract Art in the early 20th century.

Snacks and drinks provided.

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Gallery Talk and Performance – Woody Giessman

October 4, 2018

Words and music by Woody Giessman

Oct. 4, 7 to 9 p.m.

As part of its “Rhythm and Hues: Art Inspired by Music” exhibit (now through Oct. 12), the Belmont Gallery of Art (BGA) presents a special gallery talk and performance “Words and Music” with artist Woody Giessman at 7 p.m. on Oct. 4.

Giessman, the special featured artist in “Rhythm & Hues” is the former drummer for the Del Fuegos, founder of Right Turn Recovery and survivor of a near-fatal brain aneurysm two years ago. Woody will talk about his life and work, art-making techniques and inspiration–while also treating attendees to a live music performance. The event is free and open to the public. Cider and sweets will be served.

Questions about “Words and Music”: please contact Rebecca Richards at admin@belmontgallery.org.

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Fairytales, Folktales and Fables – Special Events Weekend

April 21 to April 22, 2018

You’re Invited! Free! Special Events Weekend April 21 and 22!

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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

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A Woman’s Place – Sunday Salons

Jan. 24, Jan. 28, Feb. 11, Feb. 25, 2018

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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

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Knitting Circle

December 12 to December 21, 2014

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!

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Closed on Jan. 20

December 12 to December 21, 2014

Please note that the gallery will be closed
on Saturday, January 20, 2018,
due to the Boston/Cambridge Women’s March.

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Open House

December 9, 2017 - STARTS AT 12 NOON!

Slight Change in Hours

Our Open House today will still begin at 12 noon. But, due to the snowstorm…
• music will begin at 2pm
• we’ll close at 4pm

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