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Reception: Sat., Sept. 14, 2-4PM in the Assembly Room
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
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
Led 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.
Led 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.): * * * * * * * *
Some Artwork in the Show:
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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!
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.
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!