Belmont Gallery of Art

A community gallery showcasing regional visual arts

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Spring Awakening

April 12 to May 16, 2019

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

March 16 to April 6, 2019

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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Small Works Show and Sale 2018

December 7-9 and 13-16, 2018

Holiday Art Show and Sale

Mark Your Calendar: 2 Weekends in December

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Hours

Mon., Thurs., and Fri. 10am-7pm
Sat. 10am-5pm
Sun. 12 noon-5pm

Special Guests: Dec. 7-9

the Artists of Indigo Fire Pottery Studio

Pottery Exhibit Sale • One Weekend Only

Duration of Exhibit: December 7-9 and 13-16

Special Festive Reception: Fri., Dec. 7, 6-9pm

Live music, wine and light refreshments

Stay one step ahead of everyone else by getting a first look at the art! You’ll be able to snag your favorite piece(s) before the crowds arrive. Invite friends, neighbors and family!

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RHYTHM & HUES – featuring artist WOODY GIESSMANN

September 7 to October 12, 2018

…a celebration of art inspired by music…

Opening Reception: September 22nd from 7 – 9 p.m.

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Belmont Public Schools Annual Art Exhibit 2018

May 21 to June 1, 2018

Annual Spring Tradition!

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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

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Fairytales, Folktales and Fables

March 23 to May 4, 2018

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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.
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A Woman’s Place

January 12 to March 10, 2018

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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
Diane Franklin
Ingrid Goldbloom
Gina Manning
Caroline Rufo
Jeanne Sisson
Priscilla Smith
Lorraine Sullivan
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Small Works Holiday Show and Sale 2017

December 8-10 and 15-17, 2017

We’re having the Small Works Show again this year!

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Extended hours:

Friday, Dec. 8: 10am–4pm and 5pm–8pm
Sat., Dec. 9: 12pm–4pm (Open House!)
Sun., Dec. 10: 12pm–5pm
Friday, Dec. 15: 10am–4pm and 5pm–8pm
Sat., Dec. 16: 12pm–5pm
Sun., Dec. 17: 12pm–5pm

Open House
Sat., Dec. 9, 12pm–4pm

Live music, sweets, and shopping! What a nice way to spend an afternoon…

Songs of Home and Holidays, Near and Far

To help you celebrate the holidays, we’re pleased to present a live performance by vocalist Beth Purcell and pianist Joe Reid.

Participating Artists

Julliette Carignan
Daniela Cermenati
Christine Chang
Brenda Cirioni
Janet Clingerman
Lisa Cohen
Julie Dapper
Eleanor Elkin
Naomi Ellenberg-Dukas
Irene R. Fairley
Emilia Farrell
Cara FitzGibbon
Ottavio Forte
Nancy Haddad
Hsiao Ku-chuan Hsiao
Anne Katzeff
Caitlyn Marsh
Karen McCarthy
Anne Wickham Smith
Adine Storer
Lee Strasburger
Ian Todreas
M. Vitello
Carol Wintle
Janis Wisniewski
Lynne Yansen
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Home Exhibit

October 22 to December 21, 2017

Interiors / Exteriors
A sense of place / A state of mind

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Participating Artists

Martha Bazakas
Helen Canetta
Julliette Carignan
Brenda Cirioni
Janet Clingerman
Lisa Cohen
Ricky Corbett
Julie Dapper
Eleanor Elkin

Naomi Ellenberg-Dukas
Irene R. Fairley
Emilia Farrell
Cara FitzGibbon
Girton Heller
Becky Holmes-Farley
Hsiao Ku-chuan Hsiao
Anne Katzeff
Karen McCarthy

Kathleen Pigott
Anne Wickham Smith
Adine Storer
Ian Todreas
M. Vitello
Janis Wisniewski
Lee Strasburger
Lynne Yansen

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