Belmont Gallery of Art

A community gallery showcasing regional visual arts

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2020 Vision

January 16 to February 28, 2020

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

October 27 to December 27, 2019

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

Sept. 8 to Oct. 13, 2019

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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Me and My Sister My Brother and Me

June 9 to Sept. 1, 2019

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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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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