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September 8, 2022 by profk

More Than Words

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:

View Online!

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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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Filed Under: Recent Shows, Show Archives Tagged With: Belmont Public Library, books, poems, Susan Orlean, The Library Book

August 11, 2019 by profk

PLASTIC SEA/Changing Earth

The BGA at the Belmont Library

The Quilts of Agusta Agustsson

Reception: Sat., Sept. 14, 2-4PM in the Assembly Room

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Filed Under: Recent Shows, Show Archives Tagged With: Agusta Agustsson, Belmont Public Library, Earth, Plastic in Ocean

January 26, 2017 by profk

Art Blooms in Belmont 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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Filed Under: Show Archives Tagged With: Belmont Garden Club, Belmont Public Library

January 26, 2017 by profk

Art Blooms in Belmont 2017 – Call for Art

A Botanical Inspired Exhibit

Featuring a Weekend-Long Exhibit of
Floral Arrangements Inspired by the Art on Display

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

The Belmont Gallery of Art invites artists to submit work for its upcoming Art Blooms in Belmont exhibit.

Download application form.
 

Key Information

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

APPLICATION DEADLINE:Feb. 24, 2017 by 6pm ‐ Please EMAIL this information with (JPG) images to admin@belmontgallery.org

*Fees payable during Art Drop off – cash or check only.

NOTICE of ACCEPTANCES and REJECTIONS by EMAIL: Feb. 28

DROP OFF ARTWORK: March 4 and 5; times will be sent directly to participating artists

  • Drop off artwork
  • Completed Application
  • $10 entry fee for 1 piece; $20 for up to 3 pieces
    (check made payable to “BGA Town of Belmont” or cash only)
  • labels on all artwork
  • inventory list of everything submitted

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

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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

  • 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 Arrangement Design Workshop
    Sat., April 1, 2-3pm

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Regular Staffed Gallery Hours:

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

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

Wheelchair accessible. On-street parking.

Gallery Hours

Thursday 10am-4pm
Friday 10am–12pm

STAFFED Gallery Hours

Saturday 1–4pm
Sunday 1–4pm

Contact

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

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