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January 26, 2017 by profk

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:

Janet Clingerman-Hsiao
Trey Klein
Jane Wentzell
Janis Wisniewski
Anne Katzeff
Pam Daube
Jeanne Mooney
Adine Storer
Donna Gaspar

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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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November 6, 2016 by profk

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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August 12, 2016 by profk

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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July 25, 2016 by profk

Jerry Suh, Animator

June 13 to August 26, 2016

Hometown Artist Soaring!

We are very pleased to show the work of a Belmont High School graduate, Jerry Suh! She came to the U.S. with her family in 2007. With the encouragement and guidance of Belmont High art teacher, Mark Milowksy, Jerry’s art blossomed. She began to find great success, winning a couple of awards and receiving a full scholarship to Savannah College of Art and Design, where she graduated with a BFA in animation in 2015.

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Q&A

Here are a few excerpts from Rebecca Richards’ interview of Jerry:

When did you start making art? How old were you? Painting? Drawing?

I always liked drawing as long as I can remember, haha. I knew I seriously liked cartoon when I was in the 6th grade in elementary school (I know, how serious can a 6th year old be) after completing my first cartoon series in 4 years.

Biggest Influences?

Milo [Mark Milowsky] was my biggest influence. I could possibly not be doing art right now (even though I doubt it) if I didn’t meet him.

Art wise, it was Prince of Egypt. The first time I watched it, I was 8 or 9 years old or something. It’s so funny to think of 9-year old me, but 9 year old me teared up watching the first shot of the film because I thought it was so beautiful.”

Do you work digitally now?

I work completely digital on a Cintiq now using Photoshop. Coming up with the concept and the story behind the paintings is the most important stage. Especially for animation, storytelling is considered the most critical skills.

What do you like best about working in animation?

I love people in this industry. I honestly believe that you can’t have a evil spirit if you are working for animation. My (unproved) theory is that if you like cartoons and work for it, you must be a kid at heart for some degree. I’ve never really imagined my life without pursuing animation, so working for animation feels very natural to me. But the goodness of people in this industry was something that I didn’t expect/know, and I feel very lucky to be part of it.

Favorite part about making art?

Art feels very natural to me. The best part of making art is that I can be myself. It’s like wearing clothes that fits me perfectly. I don’t mind spending hours and hours working. But it doesn’t mean that it lets me down sometimes because I want to reach the best of my potential and it doesn’t work like that all the time. I went through so many ups and downs while pursing art and there were times I even questioned to myself if art was really for me. Pursuing passion can be a very lonely journey sometimes. But I realized that passion is not always about joy but also about pain. I am going through all ups and downs as an artist and I am willing to because it matters to me that much. So in that sense, the best part of making art and following my passion is that it makes me strong as a person.

Ultimate career goals?

My near future career goal is to work for a feature animation and see my name in the theater with my family as the credit goes up. It swells my heart to imagine that moment. My long-term career goal is to be a Director of Photography of a feature film.

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June 6, 2016 by profk

Head Trip – works by Richard Hill

June 13 to August 26, 2016

Talking ’bout my generation

During the summer months, works by Richard Hill will be featured in our gallery. It’s always fun to discover the personalities portrayed in his “Collective Iconographies.”

"I See the Best Minds of My Generation Destroyed by Madness," Acrylic on Canvas Panel, 24'x36', © Richard Hill
I See the Best Minds of My Generation Destroyed by Madness, Acrylic on Canvas Panel, 24’x36′, © Richard Hill

Hill describes his “Collective Iconographies” as assembling and juxtaposing multiple iconic portraits and grouping them together thematically. Images are drawn from a wide array of familiar media – magazine covers, coins, sculpture, photographs, comic books and the like. Each painting seeks to faithfully imitate the style, medium and vocabulary of the original images to ensure that they are readily recognizable.

At bottom, these works seek to create something wholly original and unexpected by combining materials that are old, familiar, iconic – like ‘sampling’ in pop music. I have used the term ‘Group Iconography’ to describe these paintings, chiefly because I couldn’t come up with anything more pretentious sounding. These works are pastiches that assemble and juxtapose multiple iconic portraits.” — Richard Hill

Visit our gallery and enjoy the humorous, thoughtful, and sometimes quirky juxtapositions in each piece.

More Information

All of Richard’s work can be viewed on his website. Go visit!

Gallery Summer Hours

Beginning June 13 through September 4

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

Regular Staffed Gallery Hours Resume September 11

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

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May 13, 2016 by profk

Belmont Public Schools Annual Art Exhibit 2016

May 19 to June 2, 2016

Annual Spring Tradition!

2016-BGA-School-Show-header-FBThis 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: June 1, 2016, 6-8pm
Meet the artists and the teachers who inspire their creativity.

Gallery Hours:
Thursday, May 19 – Regular gallery hours, 10am – 4pm, extended hours 5-7pm
Friday, May 20 – Regular gallery hours, 10am – 4pm, extended hours 5-7pm
Sunday, May 22 – Regular gallery hours, 10am – 4pm
Thursday, May 26 – Regular gallery hours, 10am – 4pm, extended hours 5-7pm
Friday, May 27 – Regular gallery hours, 10am – 4pm, extended hours 5-7pm
Sunday, May 29 – CLOSED / Memorial Day Weekend
Wednesday, June 1 – Families Reception, 6–8pm
Thursday, June 2 – Regular gallery hours, 10am – 4pm (FINAL DAY OPEN TO PUBLIC)

Reception Photos

Joyful energy bouncing off our gallery walls at our reception for Belmont Public Schools Annual Art exhibit! Teachers and Students: you rock!

Belmont Public Schools Annual Art reception: Richard Hill, Anne Katzeff, Rebecca Richards
Belmont Public Schools Annual Art reception: Anne Katzeff & Rebecca Richards
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Belmont Public Schools Annual Art reception
Belmont Public Schools Annual Art reception
Belmont Public Schools Annual Art reception
Belmont Public Schools Annual Art reception
Belmont Public Schools Annual Art reception
Belmont Public Schools Annual Art reception
Belmont Public Schools Annual Art reception
Belmont Public Schools Annual Art reception
Belmont Public Schools Annual Art reception
Belmont Public Schools Annual Art reception
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February 11, 2016 by profk

Family Ties – One Book One Belmont

April 3 to May 8, 2016

An exhibit inspired by Anita Diamant’s “The Boston Girl”

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The Belmont Gallery of Art’s spring show is a collaboration with the Belmont Public Library. The juried “Family Ties” exhibit is inspired by author Anita Diamant’s “The Boston Girl,” the book selected for the Belmont Public Library’s 2016 One Book, One Belmont Town-wide read event.

Diamant’s best-selling novel tells the story of 85-year-old Addie Baum, recounting her life growing up in Boston’s neighborhoods in the early 20th century. The novel touches upon several themes, but family and family relationships are central to the story. How one interprets the theme of “family” has been left up to each individual artist.

Work has been selected from visual arts media including painting, photography, drawing, mixed media, printmaking, collage, flat fiber art, digital media and sculpture.

Reception

April 8, 2016; 7-9pm

Participating Artists

Judi Babcock
Nicole Bernstein
Chris Carter-Husk
Christiane Corcelle
Joanna Dunn
Eleanor Elkin
Ottavio Forte
Lisa Gibalerio
Pamela Goody
Erika Hartwieg
Richard Hill
Katherine Hudgins
Susan Jones
Carolyn M Jundzilo-Comer
Anne Katzeff
Susan Kottler
Kwan Kew Lai
Hellen Lee
Katherine Lobo
Theresa Monaco
Helen Morse
Anastasia O’Melveny
Dari Paquette
Stephanie Stigliano
Ruth Segaloff
Dilla Tingley
Susan Tornheim
Sharon Whitham
John Williams
Carol Wintle
Janis Wisniewski

One Artist’s Story

This blog post, written by one of the participating artists (Anne Katzeff), talks about some of the memories behind her artwork.

Louise: Boston 1944 (In Memory of My Mother)

For more information about One Book One Belmont, visit their website.

The Boston Girl’s author Anita Diamant will give a talk in Belmont, on April 26 as part of this year’s One Book One Belmont event.

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February 2, 2016 by profk

Conversations in Cloth

February 21 to March 25, 2016

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The Belmont Gallery of Art is pleased to present its first-ever all textile art show featuring the work of nationally and internationally known quilt artists Sylvia Einstein, Beatriz Grayson and Nancy Halpern.

Opening Reception: Sun., Feb. 28, 2-4pm

Gallery Talk: Sun., March 13, 2-4pm

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December 8, 2015 by profk

Emotional Temperature

December 18 to February 12, 2016

The Collected Works of of Artist Helen Morse

A career-spanning retrospective

morse-promo-web-1140The exhibit will feature more than 50 photographs that capture and reveal Morse’s heart and mind through several decades worth of work.

Helen Morse takes fine arts photographs which are windows into her own heart and mind; some are manipulated, some are not, but all represent her unique view of the world. In recent years Morse has also begun to paint on canvas as well. Her paintings may be separate from her photographic work, but they flow from the same emotional and aesthetic wellspring. Don’t miss this opportunity to look back at 40 years worth of meaningful, beautiful, and sometimes provocative work that has shaped the world of this artist.

Gallery Talk

Gallery Talk: Sun., Jan. 31, 2016, 2–2pm
Check out pictures from Helen’s art talk.

Thanks to everyone who attended the reception!

Helen talks about her art.
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August 22, 2015 by profk

Cape Cod Printmakers

November 6 to December 11, 2015

One of Boston-area Satellite Shows

BGA-CapeCodPrinters-Poster-lrThe BGA exhibit coincides with the Boston Printmakers biennial Juried Exhibition. There will be other satellite print shows around Boston.
Exhibit features work by 25 members of the Printmakers of Cape Cod. Show includes monotypes, linocuts, woodcuts, serigraphs and more.

One of several satellite shows coinciding with The Boston Printmakers Biennial Exhibition
Special Additional Hours: Sat. , Nov. 7, 12-3

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Thanks to everyone who attended our reception on November 8!

Here are some pictures from that evening:
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August 21, 2015 by profk

Celebrate: BGA 10 Year Anniversary

September 24 to October 31, 2015

It’s Our 10th Anniversary!

That’s right, the Belmont Gallery of Art opened its doors to the public for the very first time in July 2005. In the years that followed, we mounted over 60 unique, compelling, inspirational exhibits showcasing the talents of several hundred local and regional artists from New England and beyond. The BGA has also enlightened and entertained thousands of visitors, and served as an anchor and outlet for Belmont’s own prodigious community of artists. Now, that’s something to celebrate!

To mark this extraordinary milestone, the BGA has its 10th Anniversary Show — fittingly entitled “Celebrate!” — to honor the work of the many artists who made our first ten years a rousing success. The show features one work from each participating artist.

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What a Fantastic Evening at Our Gala Reception!

Thank you for coming!
October 16, 2015 – 6 to 9pm

It was a special evening celebrating our milestone anniversary with good wine, delicious food, live music, interesting people, raffle, and lots of art.

Catered by Bon Appetit * Wine from Cambridge Wine and Spirits * People’s Choice Awards * Raffle/Silent Auction * Festive Dress
Free Admission, $10 voluntary donation encouraged

Thank you to all of the fine folks and organizations who donated items to our raffle/silent auction:

  • $100 Gift Certificate – Dick Blick: included in art supply package!
  • Five $50 Gift Certificates – Big Picture Framing
  • Artisanal wine & honey – Ottavio Forte
  • Painting – Jane Hanenberg
  • Painting – Richard Hill
  • 2-hour Photoshop Class – Anne Katzeff / ASK Design
  • Artwork – Kathy Lobo
  • Custom Print – Kevin Magliozzi of Photoquick/Waltham
  • Photography Print – Helen Morse
  • $20 Gift Cerificate – Ohlin’s Bakery
  • $25 Gift Certificate – Quebrada Bakery
  • Mixed Media artwork – Carol Wintle
  • Tickets for Next Show – Belmont Dramatic Club

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Pictures From Our Reception!

“What’s Going On” Appearance

September 18, 2015: Rebecca and Anne were guests on the Belmont Media Center’s show “What’s Going On?”. Huge shout out to all of the BMC folks: Jan Knight (our hostess), Janet Amdur (producer), Jeff Hansell (director), Jane (sound), and Dave (camera and yummy brownies)!

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May 9, 2015 by profk

02478: Belmont Art Association

June 12 to September 11, 2015

Summer Exhibit

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02478 is the summer exhibition of the Belmont Art Association (BAA), and offers an opportunity to meet many of the 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.

Thanks to all who attended the Opening Reception!
June 12, 6-8pm

Closing Reception: September 11, 6-8pm

Participating Artists

Christine Chang
Karla Cohen
Sandrine Colson-Inam
Diane Covert
Steven Covert
Warren Croce
Norma Dumont
Richard Hill
Kay Hudgins
Susan Jones
Alexandra Jordankova
Anne Katzeff
Susan Kottler
Helen Morse
John Norton
Dari Paquette
Gerald Rhodes
Ian Todreas
Jane Wentzell
Ed Wintner

Gallery Summer Hours

Beginning June 26 through September 4

Monday through Thursday 10am–4pm
Fridays 10am–1pm
Sunday, June 28 – 1–4pm

Regular Gallery Hours Resume September 10

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

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Location

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

Wheelchair accessible. On-street parking.

Gallery Hours

Regular Staffed Gallery Hours

Thursday 10am-4pm
Friday 10am–12pm
Saturday and Sunday 1–4pm

Additional Hours

Visitors are also welcome to stop by on Mon. through Wed. 10am–4pm

Contact

For further information, contact the gallery administrator at admin@belmontgallery.org.

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