Belmont Gallery of Art

A community gallery showcasing regional visual arts

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Fairytales, Folktales and Fables – Special Events Weekend

April 21 to April 22, 2018

You’re Invited! Free! Special Events Weekend April 21 and 22!

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Sat., April 21 – 12-3pm

Collage Workshop – with Belmont Collage Artist Carol Wintle.
School-age to Adult. Beginner to Experienced.
Free. Supplies Provided.
Sign-Up encouraged (Contact Rebecca Richards at: admin@belmontgallery.org.)

Sun., April 22 – 12-2pm

Gallery Talk – The Art of Paper featuring four artists from Fairytales, Folktales and Fables exhibit who create their art using paper in unique and unusual ways:
Laurie Bogdan, Helen Canetta, Suzette Durso and Barbara Fletcher.
Free. Light refreshments.

Note our Extended Gallery Hours:
Thursday and Friday 10am–4pm
Saturday and Sunday 12–3pm

#belmontgalleryofart #workshop #gallerytalk #paperart

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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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Folktales and Fables – Call for Art

March 23 - May 4, 2018

Myths, Legends, and Tall Tales…

The Belmont Gallery of Art invites artists to submit work for its upcoming Folktales and Fables exhibit.

 

Key Dates

For full details, be sure to read the application form!

Application

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 9, 2018 by 6pm
Please EMAIL completed application form AND JPG images to admin@belmontgallery.org
Email Subject Line: Your Last Name-BGA Folktales/Fables Appl.

Notification

Notification of Acceptances/Rejections will be emailed by March 11.

Drop Off and Pick Up of Art

DROP OFF DATES: March 15/16/17 – Times will be sent directly to artists.

What to Bring When You Drop Off Your Art:

• Drop off artwork

• Completed Application Form (printed out)

• $10 entry fee for 1 piece; $20 for up to 3 pieces
(check made payable to “Town of Belmont” or cash only)

• labels on all artwork

• inventory list of everything submitted

PICKUP ARTWORK: May 5 and 6; hours to be determined.

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DURATION OF EXHIBIT: March 23 – May 4, 2018

RECEPTION: Thurs., March 24 – times to be determined.
Open to the public. Wine/Light refreshments will be served.

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Regular Staffed Gallery Hours:

Thursdays, Fridays 10am-4pm,
Saturdays, Sundays 1pm-4pm

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A Woman’s Place – Sunday Salons

Jan. 24, Jan. 28, Feb. 11, Feb. 25, 2018

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Please Join Us at our Sunday Salons!

Four Sundays during January and February bring a range of art-related activity to the BGA:
artist panels, gallery talks, and film screenings.
January 14 and 28, February 11 and 25: all 2–4pm.

Note our Extended Gallery Hours:
Thursday and Friday 10am–4pm
Friday 6–8:30pm
Saturday and Sunday 12–3pm

#belmontgalleryofart #housedressproject #awomansplace #whodoesshethinksheis #packedinatrunk

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Knitting Circle

December 12 to December 21, 2014

Kimberly Becker will be
holding a “knitting circle” at the BGA.

Bring something you are working on and come hang out with us at the gallery! It can be something other than knitting — and Kimberly doesn’t knit — so no lessons.

#belmontgalleryofart #feminiknitting #menarewelcome

Friday night, Jan. 19: 6-8:30pm
Come if you knit or not!

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Closed on Jan. 20

December 12 to December 21, 2014

Please note that the gallery will be closed
on Saturday, January 20, 2018,
due to the Boston/Cambridge Women’s March.

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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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Closed on Dec. 14 and Extended Hours This Weekend!

December 14 to December 17, 2017

Please note that the gallery will be closed
on Thursday, December 14, 2017.

But, we have extended hours this weekend
so you can enjoy our Small Works show!

Purchase a special gift and Support local artists!

Extended hours:
Friday, Dec. 15: 10am–4pm and 5pm–8pm
Sat., Dec. 16: 12pm–5pm
Sun., Dec. 17: 12pm–5pm

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Open House

December 9, 2017 - STARTS AT 12 NOON!

Slight Change in Hours

Our Open House today will still begin at 12 noon. But, due to the snowstorm…
• music will begin at 2pm
• we’ll close at 4pm

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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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Songs of Home and Holidays, Near and Far

December 9, 2017 at 2pm

The Belmont Gallery of Art
presents

Songs of Home and Holidays, Near and Far

A free event !

Vocalist Beth Purcell and Pianist Joe Reid

 

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Part of the BGA’s “Home for the Holidays” daylong Holiday Small Works Open House.
Please join us for a wonderful afternoon of music and art.
Sweets and cider served.

Open House
Sat., Dec. 9, 12pm–4pm

 

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