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Shared Habitat Earth (SHE)

March 10 to April 30, 2023

An Exhibition and a Call for Action

SHE (SharedHabitatEarth) postcard

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Reception

Sunday, March 12 • 2-4pm
Spring Forward with Us

Art Workshop

Sunday, April 2 • 1-4pm
Wind Chime Craft with recycled materials with artists Rebecca McGee Tuck and Helen Cannetta

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At a time when life on our beautiful planet is in imminent danger, over 40 artists are coming together to raise their voices for the home we share with all living things.  

Art speaks beyond words. It invites empathy and hope–and it can help us live up to our humanity by doing our part. 

Shared Habitat Earth (SHE) suggests cross species respect, intercultural solidarity, and a shared sense of responsibility. It celebrates the beauty of nature and exposes the conflicted relationship between humans and their “environment”. 

Through painting, photography, sculpture and fiber art, the artists of this exhibition dramatize the tension between what humanity has enjoyed for thousands of years, and what will be left if we don’t act now. 

From April 15 to June 30, Shared Habitat Earth will be shown at 4 locations in the larger Boston area. 

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You can also view online at our Virtual Gallery:

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Details on https://virtualbga.org

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Off the Clock 2023

January 26 to February 26, 2023

Art Teachers of Belmont at the BGA

Off the Clock postcard 2023

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Participating Artists

Steve Berson

Danette English

Avery Kallas

Amanda Lamoretti

Milo

Nicole Pond

Meghann Remick

Andrew Roy

Kim Tolleson

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Opening Reception

Saturday, February 4th • 6:30-8:30 pm
wine and refreshments

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You can also view online at our Virtual Gallery:

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Details on https://virtualbga.org

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Inspiring Change for the Climate Crisis

Dec. 3, 2022 to Jan. 15, 2023

Group Exhibit of i3C Artists

i3C poster
Curator: Adriana G. Prat
Assistant to the Curator: Martha Heller

The environmental crisis affects everything and everyone on our planet: lands and oceans, our species, and all other species we find on Earth. Pollution, extreme weather, loss of biodiversity are some of the manifestations of the crisis, and the obvious social impact: climate injustice. All too complex and yet too urgent. When we hear or read about it, or when we experience it firsthand, it is easy to feel overwhelmed and powerless at the magnitude of the problem. We wonder,  “How can I contribute to the solution?”

Each i3C Artist has wondered about our role in the solution of this urgent global issue. Our art is inspired by nature and climate science, and it is our tool to inspire action and solutions; our activism.

We are 20 multidisciplinary artists from New England, New York, Pennsylvania, and Canada, diverse in backgrounds and art practices, sharing a personal and artistic commitment to the environmental crisis.

In our artistic explorations:
  • Some of us address the impact of consumerism by reinventing reclaimed materials, or by creating a dialog with humanity’s waste and pollution 
  • Some explore the effect of climate change in our local communities or global ecosystems
  • Others celebrate natural beings, their interconnection, unique beauty and vulnerabilities, and even point to the spiritual and moral obligation we humans should have towards our common habitat

As a group, we believe that change is not only possible but also a necessary and powerful element for critical environmental transformation.  

We invite you to explore the complex feelings that the environmental crisis can bring while observing each of these artworks. We hope you feel a sense of wonder in the natural world! 

Can you find one or more actions, of any size and dimension, that you can implement in your life to contribute to the ripple effect needed to resolve this global crisis?

Let’s act together!
Our joint force is fierce and the world is watching!

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To learn more about our group:

sign up for our newsletter and stay tuned for updates on our website: www.i3Cartists.com

or follow us in Instagram @i3Cartists.

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Participating Artists

krisanne baker

steve bennett

sarah meyers brent

cedric harper

martha heller,
assistant to the curator

muriel horvath

cj lori

rebecca mcgee tuck

michael manning

shelby meyerhoff

michaela morse

carol moses

michaela nielsen

jeffrey nowlin

paula pitman brown

steve rudin

luna sconty

yulia shtern

cynthia staples

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adriana g. prat, curator

Opening Reception

December 8, 2022 • 6:30 to 8:30 pm

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You can also view online at our Virtual Gallery:

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Details on https://virtualbga.org

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Making of Art and Artists

Nov. 1 to 20, 2022

Group Show featuring MFA Instructor and Artist,
Paula Pitman Brown and her Students

A Journey of Self Discovery through Art and Friendship

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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:

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Details on https://virtualbga.org

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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:

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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 – 7pm

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 – 7pm

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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

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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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