Belmont Gallery of Art

A community gallery showcasing regional visual arts

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More Than Words

Sept. 17 to Oct. 30, 2022

Art Inspired by Books and Poems

In collaboration with the Belmont Public Library’s ONE BOOK ONE BELMONT
Community Read of  “The Library Book” by Susan Orlean

More Than Words Postcard

Just as a library
is more than a temple of books,
a book is More Than Words.  

Imagination is kindled to life by stories and poems, transported in time and place, provoked into emotion, guided to new knowledge. 

Showcasing the work
of 47 artists

Agusta Agustsson
Eric Alquist
Nicole Bernstein
Emily Bhargava
Paula Pitman Brown
Edward Cardini
Dan Cianfarini
Jane Coder
Julie Dapper
Cassie Doyon
Sarah Gerould
Donna Gordon
Julianna Grant

Carol Anne Grotrian
Greg Hawkes
Richard Hill
Nancy Jarzombek
David Joseph
Anne Katzeff
Cindy Kennelly
Leah Kolidas
Kwan New Lai
Bette Ann Libby
Ruth Lieberherr
Elain McMichael
Ricardo Maldonado
Michaela Nielsen

Lauren Omartian
Anastasia O’Melveny
Lauren Palmer-Merrill
Julia Purdy
Rani Sarin
Daniel Seaward
Laurie Simko
Magnus Snorrason
Connor Thompson
Ian Todreas
Martin Wagner
John Williams
Carol Wintle

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The Gallery is Open Again!
View Exhibit In Person!

Town Hall Complex
Homer Municipal Building
19 Moore St, 3rd floor
Belmont Center, MA 02478

BGA Hours

Thurs. 10-4, Fri. 10-12, Sat. and Sun. 1-4
Visitors also Welcome Mon. – Weds. 10-4

You can also view online at our Virtual Gallery:

View Online!

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Please Join Us!
IN PERSON RECEPTION at the BGA!

Meet the Artists
Oct. 7, 6:30-8:30pm

SUSAN ORLEAN

Virtual / Zoom Talk
Oct. 12 – Time TBD

BOOK ART

Workshop with Justine Curran
at BGA
Oct. 23 – Time TBD

ART TALK

Author and Artist Donna Gordon
at Belmont Public Library
Oct. 26 – 7pm

SPOOKY STORIES

Fun Storytelling
at BGA
Oct. 28 – Time TBD

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Details on https://virtualbga.org

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More Than Words – Call for Art

January 1 to February 1, 2022

Art Inspired by Books and Poems

In collaboration with the Belmont Public Library’s ONE BOOK ONE BELMONT
Community Read of  “The Library Book” by Susan Orlean

Just as a library
is more than a temple of books,
a book is More Than Words.  

Imagination is kindled to life by stories and poems, transported in time and place, provoked into emotion, guided to new knowledge. The Belmont Gallery of Art is asking for art inspired by books and poems for this Fall Exhibit: More Than Words in collaboration with the Belmont Public Library’s ONE BOOK ONE BELMONT community read of “The Library Book” by Susan Orlean.  

Share your unique artistic vision inspired by a particular book or poem, or interpret what books mean to you in general.  Like a library, the subjects are practically limitless: fiction, non-fiction, science fiction, mystery, historical fiction, history, science, philosophy, literature, short stories, mythology, poetry, drama, modern, old or ancient… and more.

The BGA is asking artists to submit work in a variety of media – painting, collage, mixed media, ceramics, photography, assemblage, fiber art and more – both two dimensional and three dimensional work.

More Than Words graphic

Information

Submission Deadline:  SEPTEMBER 3rd by 12 Midnight
Early submissions accepted, but NO LATE SUBMISSIONS please!

Acceptance notices: will be emailed on September 7th by 9pm.

Show Opens in Mid-September

IN PERSON – Belmont Gallery of Art, 19 Moore Street, Belmont MA
ONLINE – www.VirtualBGA.org
IN PERSON Companion Show – Belmont Public Library, 336 Concord Ave, Belmont MA

Details:

More Information

Submission Requirements

(1) EMAIL the following information and image(s) to
belmontgallerysubmissions@gmail.com

  • Your name and contact information
  • Jpeg of your piece(s)
  • Title 
  • Media
  • Size
  • Price
  • Statement 100-200 words

(2) PAY APPLICATION FEE
$10 per submission/$20 for a maximum three pieces.

Pay Online with Paypal

NOTE: to pay by check or cash please contact Adine or Rebecca.

Artists must be 18+

Questions? 

Contact one or both of the BGA Co-Directors

Rebecca: admin@belmontgallery.org
Adine: BelmontGalleryofArt@gmail.com

Sign up for e-blasts at admin@belmontgallery.org
Stay tuned to our Instagram account

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Flora and Fauna

May 21 to June 30, 2022

As close as our backyard, as far as our imagination

Flora Fauna Poscard Front

A Special Invitational Group Show 

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The Gallery is Open Again!
View Exhibit In Person!

Town Hall Complex
Homer Municipal Building
19 Moore St, 3rd floor
Belmont Center, MA 02478

BGA Hours

Thurs. 10-4, Fri. 10-12, Sat. and Sun. 1-4
Visitors also Welcome Mon. – Weds. 10-4

You can also view online at our Virtual Gallery:

View Online!

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Please Join Us!
Online Virtual Reception!
Meet the Artists

May 26, 2022, 7-8:30pm

Live-Streamed Reception!
Special Thanks to Producer Julie Destefano and The Belmont Media Center!

Details on https://virtualbga.org/events!

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Bits and Pieces

March 20 to May 8, 2022

ART REPURPOSED – Mosaic, Collage & Assemblage

bits and pieces postcard

Participating Artists

Tala ABUNUWAR
Agusta AGUSTSSON
Gabriela ANSARI
Ann BAUSMAN
Sheila BENEDIS
Emily BHARGAVA
Laurie BOGDAN
Peggie BOUVIER
Cynthia BRODY
Bobby BROWN
Chris CARTER-HUSK
Elizabeth CARTER
Jane CODER
Nancy CRASCO
Anne CUMMINGS
Justine CURRAN
Cassie DOYON

Joan DRESCHER
Naomi ELLENBERG-DUKAS
Ottavio FORTE
Diane FRANKLIN
Julianna GRANT
Joan GREEN
Maria GREEN
Martha HELLER
Leah KOLIDAS
Bette Ann LIBBY
Ruth LIEBERHERR
Edith LORING-THOMAS
Amy Lou MARKS
Susan MASSAD
Carolyn MAY
Karen MCCARTHY
Anastasia O’MELVENY

Lauren PALMER-MERRILL
Paula PITMAN-BROWN
Rebecca RICHARDS
Natalie RUSS
Rani SARIN
Vanessa SCHUKIS
Ruth SCOTCH
Laurie SIMKO
Doris SMITH
Christine SOELTZ
Adine STORER
Lisa THOMPSON
Keith TORNHEIM
Susan TORNHEIM
John WILLIAMS
Carol WINTLE

The Gallery is Open Again!
View Exhibit In Person!

Town Hall Complex
Homer Municipal Building
19 Moore St, 3rd floor
Belmont Center, MA 02478

BGA Hours

Thurs. 10-4, Fri. 10-12, Sat. and Sun. 1-4
Visitors also Welcome Mon. – Weds. 10-4

You can also view online at our Virtual Gallery:

View Online!

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Please Join Us!
Online Virtual Reception!
Meet the Artists

March 31, 2022, 7-8:30pm

Live-Streamed Reception!
Special Thanks to Producer Julie Destefano and The Belmont Media Center!

Details on https://virtualbga.org/events!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

BITS and PIECES MOSAIC MIRROR WORKSHOP

Instructor Amy Lou Marks
Past President of the New England Mosaic Society

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Two Workshop Sessions Offered:

Date: Saturday, March 26, 2022 | Time: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm  
OR
Date: Saturday, April 2, 20222 | Time: 9:30 – 4:30 pm

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Location: Amy’s Mosaic Studio, 111 Riverview Ave. Waltham, MA
Cost: BGA & BAA Members: $150 (includes supplies)     
All others: $160 (includes supplies)
Skill Level: All levels welcome. No previous experience with mosaics or art is necessary
Minimum # Students: 4 | Maximum: 6
In this one day hands-on workshop, you will learn how to design a beautiful round mosaic mirror. You’ll create intricate and simple patterns using the richness of millefiori, beads, recycled jewelry and glass. The possibilities are endless.

mosaic workshop
BITS and PIECES In-Person Spring Workshops

This April and May
Weekends at the BGA!
Family Mosaic Workshop
Instructor Emily Bhargava, NEMS
and
Embroidery/Stitching WorkshopInstructor Ann Kegel Bausman

Details on https://virtualbga.org/events!

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Correspondences

January 14 to February 28, 2022

Iceland and Boston

Photography by Bert Halstead and Magnus Snorrason

Correspondences exhibit of Bert Halstead and Magnus Snorrason photography

The Gallery is Open Again!
View Exhibit In Person!

Town Hall Complex
Homer Municipal Building
19 Moore St, 3rd floor
Belmont Center, MA 02478

BGA Hours

Thurs., 10-4, Fri., 10-12 and Sun. 1-3
Visitors also Welcome Mon. – Weds. 10-4

You can also view online at our Virtual Gallery:

View Online!

Please Join Us!
Online Live-Streamed Reception!
Meet the Artists

Thurs., Jan. 20: 7-8:30pm

Live-Streamed Reception!
Special Thanks to Producer Julie Destefano and The Belmont Media Center!

Meeting ID:882 6802 6189

To join by telephone, Call: (646) 558-8656 
When prompted, enter: 88268026189# 
When prompted, enter # 
To ask a question or raise your hand, enter *9 on your phone.

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Stories of Iceland

Jan. 27, 2022 • 7-8:30 pm

Zoom Link at www.virtualbga.org

Legendary Iceland with Heidi Herman
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Nourish

Oct. 21 to Dec. 1, 2021

A Feast for the Eyes, Food for the Soul

“Art is food. You can’t eat it, but it feeds you… Art is like good bread.”
~Elka Schumann, Founder, Bread and Puppet Theater

Artwork in this exhibit reflects/captures the “Nourish” theme:
whether it be food or something else that helps feed your body–and your soul.

The Gallery is Open Again!
View Exhibit In Person!

Town Hall Complex
Homer Municipal Building
19 Moore St, 3rd floor
Belmont Center, MA 02478

BGA Hours

Thurs., 10-4, Fri., 10-12 and Sun. 1-3
Visitors also Welcome Mon. – Weds. 10-4

You can also view online at our Virtual Gallery:

View Online!

Please Join Us at our Live-Streamed Reception!
Meet the Artists

Fri. Oct. 29, 7-8:30 pm

Live-Streamed Reception!
Thank you to the Belmont Media Center!

Meeting ID:849 8421 7971
Passcode:849 8421 7971

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Other Special NOURISH Virtual Events

The “Art” of Baking

Dec. 2, 2021 • 7-8:30 pm

Check out the details!

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Transforming Belmont: Transforming Community

Sept. - Oct. 2021

Featuring the 7 artists of the “Transformer Box Project”

This group show features work
by the 7 artists who are helping
to transform the Belmont community
through their public art:

Adria Arch, Rocky Cotard, Nadya Cuevas, Anne Katzeff, Liz LaManche, Grace Julian Murthy and Ian Todreas

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Thanks to a generous grant from the Belmont Cultural Council, the Belmont Art Association (BAA) was able to award stipends to 7 artists (5 this year and 2 in 2020) to paint utility boxes. The community project was filmed by the Belmont Media Center and photographed by BAA members, Dari Paquette and Janet Smith.

• Funded by the Belmont Cultural Council
• Thanks also to Anne Mahon
• Facilitated and coordinated by the Belmont Art Association.

Please Join Us at our Online Reception!

Thurs., September 23, 7-8pm

Live-Streamed Reception!
Thanks to the Belmont Media Center

Meeting ID: 843 5752 0659
Passcode: Transform

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Hope Is The Thing with Feathers

Spring through Summer 2021

Inspired by poet Emily Dickinson

A Virtual BGA Exhibit
Featuring Work by Over 60 Artists
www.VirtualBGA.Org

Inspired by poet Emily Dickinson, this virtual show focuses on birds and the symbolism of birds – resilience, rebirth, joy, hope, love and peace. The exhibit features photographer BECKY HOLMES-FARLEY as well over 60 other artists who capture the beauty of our feathered friends.

Live Streamed Reception, June 3, 7-8:30pm

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Facing You

Dec. 19, 2020 to February 28, 2021

A Portraits Show

All New!

A Virtual BGA Exhibit
Featuring Work by Over 60 Artists
www.VirtualBGA.Org

In response to the Belmont Gallery of Art’s temporarily closing due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, we decided to create a virtual gallery space that would allow the BGA to continue to curate and display art and support artists during these uncertain times. FACING YOU: A Portraits Show is the first exhibit we’ve put together in this new online format. It was a process—with a bit of a learning curve and many hours spent building the site—but the Virtual BGA is now ready to launch.

Thank you to all the FACING YOU participating artists and the community for your continued support of the BGA and its programs.

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Unmasked

Sept. 18 to Jan. 2021

Portraits by Richard Hill

At the BGA, a companion solo art show

Look for more exhibit info and images week of Nov. 2 on the BGA’s Instagram and Facebook Pages.

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Artful Nature

March 6 to April 10, 2020

Pattern, Color, Texture

In support of increasing efforts to contain the coronavirus by limiting public gatherings,
the Belmont Gallery of Art POSTPONED EVENTS for the weekend of March 13-15th.
The Opening Reception, the Artists at Work event and the Belmont Cultural Council Celebration will be rescheduledQuestions? admin@belmontgallery.org

Opening Reception, POSTPONED. Originally scheduled for March 13, 6-8:30 pm

Special Event

Belmont Cultural Council Celebration

POSTPONED. Originally scheduled for Sun., March 15, 3-5pm
with a live peformance by Berklee composer/musican John Baboian

“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.

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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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