Belmont Gallery of Art

A community gallery showcasing regional visual arts

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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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Richard Hill – Surfaces

June 15 to October 6, 2017

2017-richardhill-surfaces“This exhibit takes its title from a less-than-profound observation. We cannot see through, beyond or beneath the surface of things. Hence, in the visible world, home to the visual arts, everything is superficial.

The great Sir Laurence Olivier’s was once asked, ”why did you choose acting as a career?” He replied, “look at me, look at me, look at me, look at me, look at me.” Like Olivier, I am motivated to show off what I can do, how I can pull-off the remarkable feat of using paint on a two dimensional surface to create an illusion of a 3D subject. This is particularly satisfying if the subject is challenging or tricky – like a moving, reflective, faceted, translucent or textured surface.

So, initially, my intention was a simple stretching exercise, nothing more. I set myself a goal to complete, everyday, a new painting of some particularly challenging subject. Some days the muse was with me. As the walls surrounding you attest, on others she was not. Nonetheless, over the course of four months in early 2017, I managed to complete 111 individual ‘studies.’ As the work progressed, however, a more ambitious objective took shape in my thoughts – to meld all these desultory images into a single coherent installation, a sort-of mosaic tableau or panorama.

Look what I did! Look what I did! Look what I did!”

~Richard Hill

Richard’s website: www.richardhillart.com

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New Works Exhibit – Belmont Art Association

June 15 to August 23, 2017

Enjoy “Summer Mode” with These New Works!

In partnership with the Belmont Art Association

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The New Works exhibition of the Belmont Art Association (BAA) offers an opportunity to see the recent works of artists—both amateur and professional—who live and work in our community. Showcasing work by BAA members, the exhibit includes work in a wide variety of media from painting, drawing, printmaking and collage, to sculpture, ceramics, textiles, and photography.

Founded in 2013, the Belmont Art Association’s mission is to “create a community of and for Belmont-based visual artists by sharing information and resources and creating opportunities to display their work.” For more information about the organization visit their website.

Participating Artists

Nicole Bernstein
Helen Canetta
Christine Chang
Rick Corbett
Patricia Crotty
Pam Curtis
Arlette A Doherty
Naomi Ellenberg-Dukas
Irene Fairley
Erika Hartwieg
Kay Hudgins
Linda Jurras
Tony Kastor
Anne Katzeff
Susan Kottler
Mary Lee
Jessica Lomeli
Sophia C Mone
Helen Morse
John Norton
Darisse Paquette
Derrick Te Paske
Jane Wentzell
Carol Wintle
Lynne Yansen

Special Events: BAA Art-Making Workshops (Free)!

Refresh your skills or learn some new techniques…

The Belmont Art Association (BAA), in partnership with the Belmont Gallery of Art (BGA), presents a series of four special summer art-making events on Thursday evenings. All workshops take place 7-9pm at the Belmont Gallery of Art.

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Thurs., June 29: DRAWING PORTRAITS

Rick Corbett. Corbett, an award winning pencil artist/portraitist will demonstrate his personal process of creating a portrait based on light as well as structure to capture the personality of his subject. An example of Corbett’s work is below:

Thurs., July 13: KUMIHIMO NECKLACE WORKSHOP

Naomi Ellenberg-Dukas, of DukasDesigns, will demonstrate Japanese beaded braiding to create a single strand kumihimo bracelet. This technique has unlimited designs and varying degrees of complexity, but this will start with the basics. Materials will be supplied to 10 attendees (by lottery to those present). Naomi is President of Beadesigner International/New England Bead Society.

Thurs., July 20: SIMPLIFIED ANATOMY

Drawing the Human Figure from Imagination and Life – led by Damon Lehrer. Lehrer has taught at RISD, Boston University, Art Institute of Boston, Mass College of Art, and Montserrat College of Art. Founder of Boston Figurative Art Center, Somerville.

Thurs July 27: LIVE MODEL SESSION

Come try your hand at drawing a clothed live model. BAA artists will be on hand to offer tips and advice to workshop attendees.

Art supplies will be provided for workshop attendees. Some events will feature brief talks by participating BAA artists about their individual art-making techniques and influences. Refreshments will be served. Free admission.

For more information, please visit the Belmont Art Association’s website.

Thanks to all who attended our reception on June 15!

Gallery Summer Hours

Beginning June 15 through September 1

Monday through Thursday 10am–4pm
Fridays 10am–1pm

Closed Labor Day Weekend

Regular Gallery Hours Resume September 7

Thursday and Friday 10am–4pm
Sunday 1–4pm

Additional Hours after Sept. 7
Visitors are also welcome to visit on other weekdays 10am–4pm

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Belmont Public Schools Annual Art Exhibit 2017

May 19 to June 1, 2017

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.

Families Reception: May 31, 6:30-8pm
Meet the artists and the teachers who inspire their creativity.

Gallery Hours:
Friday, May 19 – Regular gallery hours, 10am – 4pm, extended hours 5-7pm
Thursday, May 25 – Regular gallery hours, 10am – 4pm, extended hours 5-7pm
Friday, May 26 – Regular gallery hours, 10am – 4pm, extended hours 5-7pm
Sunday, May 21 – Regular gallery hours, 10am – 4pm
Sunday, May 28 – CLOSED / Memorial Day Weekend
Wednesday, May 31 – Families Reception, 6:30–8pm
Thursday, June 1 – Regular gallery hours, 10am – 4pm, extended hours 5-7pm (FINAL DAY OPEN TO PUBLIC)

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Art Blooms in Belmont 2017

March 17 to May 5, 2017

Celebrate Spring at the BGA With This Special Art Exhibit

Featuring Live Floral Arrangements Inspired by the Art on Display

In partnership with the Belmont Garden Club
and the Friends of the Belmont Public Library

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The Belmont Gallery of Art is pleased to present Art Blooms in Belmont, a special floral/botanical-themed exhibit organized in partnership with the Belmont Garden Club and the Belmont Public Library. Special events weekend (March 30-April 20) will feature over 15 live floral arrangements created by Garden Club members and inspired by the art on display. Come visit Art Blooms in Belmont and see how over 50 artists capture the natural world of flowers and plants.

Key Dates

DURATION OF EXHIBIT: March 17 – May 5, 2017

SPECIAL RECEPTION: Thurs., March 30, 6-8 pm

Open to the public. Wine/Light refreshments will be served.

SPECIAL EVENTS at the Belmont Gallery of Art

  • Author & Artist Collaboration: How We Self-Published
    Fri., March 31, 7-9pm
    Artist Anne Katzeff and writer Peggy Kornegger talk about their experience of writing, editing, designing, and publishing Peggy’s book Lose Your Mind, Open Your Heart, which features many of Anne’s flower and landscape paintings.
  • Floral Arranging Demonstration and Talk
    Sat., April 1, 2-3pm
    This special demonstration will be led by Elaine Di Giovanni, a lecturer on floral design and master flower show judge. Di Giovanni’s award-winning arrangements have been highlighted in many flower shows. Her work has also been featured several times in the Museum of Fine Arts Boston’s Art in Bloom exhibits. She is a past president of the Belmont Garden Club. Finished flower arrangement will be raffled off after event. Free and open to the public.
  • The Art of Origami Flowers
    Sunday April 2, 1-3pm
    shulanjoy-holmes-farleyLed by Arlington based origami artist ShuLan Joy Holmes-Farley, workshop attendees will learn how to make simple flowers and other objects using the ancient Japanese folding paper art of origami.Though still in high school, ShuLan’s skills in the art of origami have been well-recognized with her work displayed at the Emerson Umbrella in Concord, Law and Water Gallery in Gloucester, and the Institute of Fashion Design in New York. Her cardboard origami chair was featured in Arlington’s “Chairful Where You Sit” public art exhibit. ShuLan has led workshops at cherry blossom festivals and other arts events, including the Gloucester Harbor Town Arts Festival.Two Origami Classes will take place (each class lasts for approx. 45 mins.):
    At 1:00 and again at 2:00. Free. Recommended for ages 6 and up. Space limited to ten students per session. Please contact Rebecca Richards at admin@belmontgallery.org to register/get more info.

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Some Artwork in the Show:

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Floral Design and Artwork Pairings:

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The Art of Origami Flowers:

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Regular Staffed Gallery Hours:

Thursday and Friday 10am-4pm
Sunday 1pm-4pm

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All participating artists must volunteer 2-3 hours at the gallery. Please sign up as soon as possible to get your favorite spot!
Click to View Volunteer Opportunities on SignUp.com

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Small Works Holiday Show and Sale 2016

December 3, 2016 to February 24, 2017
We resumed regular hours on Jan. 5.

The show continues through February 24,
and there is still plenty of art to enjoy and purchase.

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We’ve got some openings for gallery-sitting, too.

We’d love it if you’d volunteer for some gigs via our SignUp.com site (thanks!):

Click to View Volunteer Opportunities on SignUp.com

STAY WARM EVERYONE!

Back by Popular Demand! Small Works – $20-$200

Holiday Show & Sale
Featuring the “SMALL WALL”

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Duration of Exhibit: December 3, 2016 – February 24, 2017
PREVIEW RECEPTION: Fri., Dec. 2, 6-8pm
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 exhibit even opens officially the next day. Invite friends, neighbors and family! Light refreshments will be served.

Show hours:

GALLERY IS CLOSED ON SAT., DEC. 17

Oh, the weather outside is snowy!
Due to the large accumulation of snow, the gallery is closed today.

CHANGES TO HOURS ON DEC. 15 AND 16

Due to the extreme cold that’s being forecast at the end of this week, the BGA’s Small Works Holiday Show will be closed Thursday night (12/15) and Friday night (12/16). We apologize for any inconvenience. The gallery will still be open for Small Works extended shopping hours this Sat. and Sun., Dec. 17 and 18 from 1-4.

December 3 – 22: Thursdays, Fridays 10am-4pm,
Saturdays, Sundays 1pm-4pm

December 8, 9: 10am-4pm and again 5-8pm

CHANGED: WILL BE CLOSED ON December 15 (Thurs.): 5-8pm

January/February: Thursdays, Fridays 10am-4pm, Sundays 1pm-4pm

Key Information for Artists

All participating artists must volunteer 2-3 hours at the gallery. Please sign up as soon as possible to get your favorite spot!
Click to View Volunteer Opportunities on SignUp.com

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Tues. Nov. 1, 2016 ‐ EMAIL completed application form with images to info@belmontart.org.
*Please note that the form should be sent via email to the Belmont Art Association email address, not to the BGA email address.

Notice of ACCEPTANCE by EMAIL:  Tues., Nov. 8, 2016

DROP OFF ARTWORK: Sun., Nov. 20, 12-4pm

  • Drop off artwork
  • $30 entry fee
  • (check made payable to “BGA Town of Belmont” or cash only)
  • labels on all artwork
  • inventory list of everything submitted

PICKUP ARTWORK: Fri., March 3, 4-7pm and Sunday March 5, 1-4pm

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Voices Surface

September 23 to November 20, 2016

Mixed Media/Collage Inspired Exhibit

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“Voices Surface” features three distinct styles from three unique women artists: Anne Johnstone, (and Belmont Art Association members) Helen Canetta and Carol Wintle.

Mark Your Calendar!
Gallery Talk: Sun., Oct. 23, 2-4pm

 

Opening Reception: Fri., Sept. 23, 7-9pm
Live Music and Light Refreshments

 

Voices Surface artists (l to r) Anne Johnstone, Helen Canetta and Carol Wintle, with BGA Director Rebecca Richards, at exhibit opening Sept 23.
Voices Surface artists (l to r) Anne Johnstone, Helen Canetta and Carol Wintle, with BGA Director Rebecca Richards, at exhibit opening Sept 23.
Belmont artists Mathilde Duffy, Juliette Carignan and Kay Hudgins with former BGA board member Christine Sandvik (center) and BGA director Rebecca Richards.
Belmont artists Mathilde Duffy, Juliette Carignan and Kay Hudgins with former BGA board member Christine Sandvik (center) and BGA director Rebecca Richards.

Stay tuned for additional October Friday night hours!

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