Belmont Gallery of Art

A community gallery showcasing regional visual arts

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Transforming Belmont: Transforming Community

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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2020 Vision

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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New Works Exhibit – Belmont Art Association

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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Kit by Rick Corbett

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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02478: BAA Summer Show

The gallery invites members of the Belmont Art Association (BAA) to submit work for a summer exhibition.

Key Information

For full details, be sure to read the application form!
Eligibility: Artists 19 years of age and over who are paid members of the Belmont Art Association as of May 30, 2015.

Application Deadline: Saturday, May 30, 2015 ‐ EMAIL application form with images to admin@belmontgallery.org.

Notification of Acceptances and Rejections: by June 4, 2015.

Drop Off of Artwork: Tuesday, June 9, 4-8pm.
Drop off artwork with application, $10 entry fee (check written to “Town of Belmont” or cash only), labels and inventory list.

Opening Reception: June 12, 6-8pm

Closing Reception: September 11, 6-8pm

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02478: Belmont Art Association

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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Belmont Seen

An exhibition of the members of the Belmont Art Association

Artists’ Reception: Sunday, February 9, 1 – 4 p.m.
Sunday Salons: Sunday, March 2 and March 9, 2 p.m.

Belmont Seen, the inaugural exhibition of the Belmont Art Association, announces the Association’s arrival to the community and offers an opportunity to meet many of the artists–both amateur and professional–who live and work in our midst. Showcasing work by 27 BAA members, the eclectic exhibit includes work in a variety of media from painting, drawing, printmaking and collage, to sculpture, ceramics, textiles, jewelry design, 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.

Additional programming during Belmont Seen will include Sunday Artist Salons to be held on March 2 (more information here) and March 9 at 2:00 p.m. Sure to be of interest to art appreciators, collectors and other artists as well, participating artists in each session will discuss a range of topics such as inspiration, motivation, thought processes, techniques, etc.

March 2 SalonMarch 9 Salon
Kimberly BeckerChristine Chang
Nicole BernsteinWarren Croce
Kay HudginsArlette Doherty
Susan KottlerLinda-Ruth Salter
Erika HartwiegJane Wentzell

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Belmont Seen Exhibiting Artists:
Christine ArthurPatrick FordArch MacInnes
Kimberly BeckerSvetlana GrinshpanHelen Morse
Nicole BernsteinErika HartweigKarla O’Brien
Christine ChangRichard HillDari Paquette
Warren CroceKay HudginsRebecca Richards
Arlette DohertySusan JohnsonLinda-Ruth Salter
Norma DumontSusan JonesIan Todreas
Naomi Ellenberg-DukasAnne KatzeffJane Wentzell
Irene FairleySusan KottlerAlan Witschonke
A sampling of works…

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