Belmont Gallery of Art

A community gallery showcasing regional visual arts

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Artful Nature

Pattern, Color, Texture

In support of increasing efforts to contain the coronavirus by limiting public gatherings,
the Belmont Gallery of Art POSTPONED EVENTS for the weekend of March 13-15th.
The Opening Reception, the Artists at Work event and the Belmont Cultural Council Celebration will be rescheduledQuestions? admin@belmontgallery.org

Opening Reception, POSTPONED. Originally scheduled for March 13, 6-8:30 pm

Special Event

Belmont Cultural Council Celebration

POSTPONED. Originally scheduled for Sun., March 15, 3-5pm
with a live peformance by Berklee composer/musican John Baboian

“Art will never be able to exist without nature.”

— Pierre Bonnard

Nature’s glory presents us with a breathtaking array of patterns, colors and textures. The BGA is asking artists to submit work in a variety of 2 and D media that celebrates–and is inspired by–the beauty and design found in our natural world.

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Artful Nature – Call for Art

Pattern, Color, Texture

“Art will never be able to exist without nature.”

Pierre Bonnard

Nature’s glory presents us with a breathtaking array of patterns, colors and textures. The BGA is asking artists to submit work in a variety of 2 and D media that celebrates–and is inspired by–the beauty and design found in our natural world.

Submission Process

PLEASE NOTE: No application form required. Please send up to three (3) submissions directly to: admin@belmontgallery.org.

**IMPORTANT:

SUBJECT LINE should have the following: ARTFUL NATURE_YOUR NAME_SUBMISSION

All images must be jpg files with a min. of 150 dpi. Ideal width dimensions are 3200 pixels.

REQUIRED: Your submission email MUST also include:
  • Your Contact Info (address/phone number)
  • brief description of how your art fits the theme
  • media used
  • (framed) size of each piece.
Submissions without the required information will not be considered.

Submissions Deadline: Feb. 21, 6pm.
Selection Notification Feb. 24.

Application fee: $10 per submission/$20 for three.       
Fee payable at Drop-Off/Intake.

Drop-Off Artwork Process

Drop-Off: Sat., Feb. 29, 10-12

  • Drop off artwork
  • $10 or $20 entry fee
  • (check made payable to “BGA Town of Belmont” or cash only)
  • labels on all artwork
  • inventory list of everything submitted

Thank you!

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Elemental

The Building Blocks of Art

Reception: Sat., Nov. 9, 5-8pm

The exhibit features several dozen artists who use the art ELEMENTS of Shape, Line, Form, Color, Space and Texture–and a variety of media–including painting, photography, assemblage, textiles and printmaking–to create striking visual narratives.

Opens Sunday, Oct. 27, 1-4pm

Regular Gallery Hours: Thurs., 10-4; Fri., 10-12; Sat./Sun. 1-4
*Visitors also welcome to stop by Mon.-Weds. 10-4

*Look for more info on ELEMENTAL’s Special Events Weekend in Dec. with a Gallery Talk, Film Screening and an Art-Making Workshop.

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Elemental – Call for Art

Compelling Visual Narratives

The Belmont Gallery of Art’s Fall Exhibit “ELEMENTAL” explores how the foundational elements of making art work together to create compelling visual narratives.The BGA’s Elemental exhibit will focus on the elements of Shape, Line, Form, Color and Texture. The gallery is looking for both 2 and 3 Dimensional Representational and Abstract Art Submissions.

Art by Nicole Pond

Key Dates

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

  • APPLICATION DEADLINE: Oct. 3, 2019 by 6pm
    Please EMAIL completed application form AND JPG images to admin@belmontgallery.org
    Email Subject Line: Your Last Name-BGA-ELEMENTAL Appl

  • NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCES: will be emailed by Oct. 10.
  • DROP OFF DATES: October 20 – Times will be sent directly to artists.
  • Opening Reception: Fri, NOV. 2

Thank you!

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