Belmont Gallery of Art

A community gallery showcasing regional visual arts

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Small Works Show and Sale 2018

Holiday Art Show and Sale

Mark Your Calendar: 2 Weekends in December

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Hours

Mon., Thurs., and Fri. 10am-7pm
Sat. 10am-5pm
Sun. 12 noon-5pm

Special Guests: Dec. 7-9

the Artists of Indigo Fire Pottery Studio

Pottery Exhibit Sale • One Weekend Only

Duration of Exhibit: December 7-9 and 13-16

Special Festive Reception: Fri., Dec. 7, 6-9pm

Live music, wine and light refreshments

Stay one step ahead of everyone else by getting a first look at the art! You’ll be able to snag your favorite piece(s) before the crowds arrive. Invite friends, neighbors and family!

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Small Works Holiday Show and Sale 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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Small Works Call for Art 2016

Back by Popular Demand! Small Works – $20-$200

Holiday Show & Sale
Featuring the “SMALL WALL”

The Belmont Gallery of Art and Belmont Art Association invite artists to submit work for its upcoming Small Works / Holiday Show and Sale exhibit.

The $30 fee will be waived if the artist donates one 6×6 original work (or jewelry, fabric art, or small sculpture) to the gallery. This is part of the featured exhibit “the SMALL WALL” – low priced work that will maximize attendance.  Artists are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to participate.

Key Information

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

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Tues. Nov. 1, 2016 ‐ EMAIL completed application form with images to info@belmontart.org.
*Please note that the form should be sent via email to the Belmont Art Association email address, not to the BGA email address.

Notice of ACCEPTANCE by EMAIL:  Tues., Nov. 8, 2016

DROP OFF ARTWORK: Sun., Nov. 20, 12-4pm

  • Drop off artwork
  • $30 entry fee
  • (check made payable to “BGA Town of Belmont” or cash only)
  • labels on all artwork
  • inventory list of everything submitted

PICKUP ARTWORK: Fri., March 3, 4-7pm and Sunday March 5, 1-4pm

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Duration of Exhibit: December 3, 2016 – February 28, 2017

Preview Reception: Friday, December 2, 6-8 pm
Stay one step ahead of everyone else by getting a first look at the art! You’ll be able to snag your favorite piece(s) before the exhibit even opens officially the next day. Invite friends, neighbors and family! Light refreshments will be served.

Show hours:

December 3 – 22: Thursdays, Fridays 10am-4pm,
Saturdays, Sundays 1pm-4pm

December 8, 9, and 16: 10am-4pm and again 5-8pm

December 15 (Thurs.): 5-8pm (No daytime hours–Belmont Employees Holiday party)

January/February: Thursdays, Fridays 10am-4pm, 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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Small Works Holiday Show and Sale 2014 – Info

Information for Artists Participating in the Small Works Holiday Show & Sale

This is an invitational event open to artists who have previously shown at the BGA. Artists will receive an invitation directly from the BGA. The show offers small works from local artists, presented in a “purchase and take” format for holiday shopping.

Full details are on the Call for BGA Small Works Holiday Show and Sale/Application.

All works submitted must be listed on a Small Works Inventory Sheet. Each wall hung piece must have a completed BGA 2-part Labels for Artwork attached. For cards and table-top items such as jewelry and craft items, small price stickers or string tags should be used. These items should be identified with artist’s initials and inventory number e.g. JR-1 and price.

Please EMAIL the Application with images to admin@belmontgallery.org by Nov 21, 2014.  Or mail completed form (postmarked by Nov 21) to:
Belmont Gallery of Art
P.O. Box 66
Belmont, MA 02478

Forms Needed for Exhibiting in our Gallery

Call for BGA Small Works Holiday Show and Sale/Application

Inventory Sheet

Labels for Artwork

Important Dates

Open House: Friday, December 12, 6-8 pm

Holiday Show hours:

Fridays, Dec. 12 & 19: 10am-4pm AND 5pm-8pm
Saturdays, Dec. 13 & 20: 10am-4pm
Sundays, Dec. 14 & 21: 10am-4pm
Wednesday, Dec. 17: 10am-4pm
Thursday, Dec. 18: 5pm-8pm

Deadlines:
“Intent to Participate” email: November 21, 2014
Fees payable at dropoff – cash or check only.
DROP OFF ART:   Sun., Dec 7, 10-4pm
PICK UP ART:   Sun., Dec 21, 4-7pm and Monday Dec 22, 1-4pm

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Small Works Holiday Show and Sale 2014

Holiday Invitational offers original works by local artists

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Small works of art, priced affordably at $200 or less, will be on display for a couple of weeks at our beautiful gallery. A great opportunity to get holiday gifts and support your local art community. Paintings, etchings, prints, fabrics, jewelry, sculptures, photographs, collage, scarves, notecards, giclees…. we’re sure something will catch your eye! Unlike gallery policy the remainder of the year, items may be taken home with you at the time of purchase.

Open House: Friday, December 12, 6-8 pm
Holiday Show Hours:
Fridays, Dec. 12 & 19: 10am-4pm AND 5pm-8pm
Saturdays, Dec. 13 & 20: 10am-4pm
Sundays, Dec. 14 & 21: 10am-4pm
Wednesday, Dec. 17: 10am-4pm
Thursday, Dec. 18: 5pm-8pm
Participating Artists Include:
Terri Ackerman
Nicole Bernstein
Christine Chang
Janet Clingerman-Hsiao
Lisa Cohen
Mathilde Duffy
Norma Dumont
Joanna Dunn		 Eleanor Elkin
Naomi Ellenberg-Dukas
Ottavio Forte
Erika Hartwieg
Ben Havens
Ku-chuan Hsiao
Anne Katzeff
Caitlyn Marsh		 Carolyn May
Sophia Mone
Helen Morse
John Norton
Sara Reilly
Adine Storer
Ian Todreas
Carol Wintle

 

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Small Works Holiday Show & Sale 2012

The BGA’s annual Small Works Holiday Show and Sale offers original art in a variety of media selected with gift purchasing in mind. Browsers will enjoy the display and shoppers will find interesting gifts for holiday giving. All work presented in this show is available for purchase and unlike gallery policy the remainder of the year, items may be taken at the time of purchase.

Participating artists include:

Nicole Bernstein Arlette Doherty Arch MacInnes
Kathleen Byrnes Naomi Ellenberg-Dukas Sophia Mone
Judith Canter Ann Forbush Nancy Reppucci
Elizabeth Carter Ottavio Forte Rebecca Richards
Chris Carter-Husk Susan B. Jones Adine Storer
Christine Chang Anne S. Katzeff Lee Strasburger
Marian Christy Katie Kelley Alan Witschonke
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Small Works Holiday Show & Sale 2011

Schedule: Thursdays & Fridays, December 8, 9, 15 &16: 10am – 4pm & 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Sundays, December 11 & 18: 1 – 4 pm

Janice Schupak Frishkopf, St. Lucian Flame, greeting card
Janice Schupak Frishkopf, St. Lucian Flame, greeting card

This Holiday Invitational offers original works by local artists presented in a casual purchase and take format designed for holiday gift shopping. First introduced in 2008, this event returns each year by popular demand and offers a wide variety of media including painting, pastels, prints, cards, ceramics, photography, jewelry, fiber, textiles, sculpture and more. Bring your friends and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere.

Participating Artists
Heide Baram – jewelry
Renate Kalkofen – watercolor
Kathleen Byrnes – oil pastel
Anne S. Katzeff – pastel
Marian Christy – watercolor
Charlotte Kopcke – photography
Parrish Dobson – photography
Paula Metcalf Lazar – oil painting
Arlette A. Doherty – jewelry
Katherine Lobo – artful aprons
Naomi Ellenberg-Dukas – scarves, jewelry
Sharon R. Nahill / Oakhill Studio – ceramics
Irene Fairley – sculpture, prints
Nancy Reppucci – photography
Emilia Farrell – oil painting
Rebecca Richards – painting
Ann Forbush – mixed media, prints
Katha Seidman – oil on panel
Ottavio Forte – sculpture
Ellen Solari – felted ornaments, felted soap
Janice Schupak Frishkopf – colored pencil
Catherine Stalberg – photography
Julianne Hertz – handmade books
Adine Storer – photography
Mary Hilt – watercolor
Jennie Summerall – prints
Teresa Masterson Howe – acrylic painting
Karen Watson – mixed media, photography
Susan B. Jones – prints, drawings
A. David Wunsch – photography
Sharon Nahill, Oakhill Pottery, large stoneware platter
Sharon Nahill, Oakhill Pottery, large stoneware platter
Karen Watson, “Childhood”, greeting card
Karen Watson, “Childhood”, greeting card
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Small Works Holiday Show & Sale 2010

Open House: Sunday, December 5, 2-4 p.m.

This Holiday Invitational offers original works by local artists presented in a casual purchase and take format designed for holiday gift shopping. First introduced in 2008, this event returns each year by popular demand and offers a wide variety of media including painting, sculpture, prints, ceramics, photography, fiber, textiles and more. Bring your friends and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere.

Thursdays & Fridays, December 2, 3, 9 & 10: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Sundays, December 5 & 12: 1-4 p.m.

Participating Artists:
Kimberly Becker – oil painting Marian Christy – watercolor
Christiane Corcell-Lippeveld – prints Arline Davis – ceramics
Arlette Doherty – jewelry Breanne Duffy – prints
Joanna Dunn – Ragmatag dolls Irene Fairley – prints, sculpture
Emilia Farrell – pastels, cards Cara FitzGibbon – oil painting
Ann Forbush – prints Ottavio Forte – sculpture
Noriko Fox – pencil drawings Janice Schupak Frishkopf – cards
Donna Gaspar – watercolor, cards Catherine Hubbard – ceramics, watercolor, cards
Renate Kalkofen – watercolor, cards Anne Katzeff – pastels, cards
Charlotte Kopcke – photography Patricia Kriebel – oragami ornaments
Paula Lazar – paintings, prints Bet Lee – ceramics
Kathy Lobo – handbound books Betsey Mayer – watercolor, cards
Sophia Mone – prints Nancy Reppucci – photography, cards
Kristen Ripley – prints Ellen Solari – felted wool
Catherine Stalberg – photography Adine Storer – cards
Tina Taylor – photography, cards A. David Wunsch – photography
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Small Works Holiday Show & Sale 2008

Works on display include mixed media by Norma Dumont, soft sculpture dolls and handwoven scarves by Kathy Jo Solomon, ceramics by Danette English and Bet Lee.

The Belmont Gallery of Art presents its first Small Works Holiday Show and Sale from Thursday, December 4 through Friday, December 12. The Small Works show includes 17 artists, all of whom have previously shown at the BGA:

Nicole Bernstein
Dominique Boutaud
Christiane Corcelle-Lippeveld
Norma Dumont
Danette English
Sheri Espar
Emilia Farrell
Ottavio Forte
Renate Kalkofen 		Margaret Wilson Kipp
Kathy Lobo
Olusegun Olorunfemi
Betsey Mayer
Bet Lee
Kathy Jo Solomon
Jane Wentzell
A. David Wunsch

Brought together for this specialty show and sale, the varied work of this group of artists ranges from clay, fiber and sculpture, to painting, batik, mixed media, photography and prints. With a maximum size of 20 inches, these smaller format works will easily fit into your art collection–or be the basis to start one–as well as fit within your holiday gift budget. Be sure to add a visit to the BGA to your list of places to visit while preparing for the holidays.

Expanded hours during Small Works Holiday Show & Sale:
  • Thursday, 12/4: 8 AM – 8 PM (Turn on the Town tree lighting celebration from 6 – 8 PM)
  • Friday, 12/5: 8 AM – 8 PM
  • Saturday, 12/6: 10 AM – 4 PM
  • Sunday, 12/7: 1 – 4 PM
  • Tuesday, 12/9: 10 am – 4 pm
  • Thursday and Friday, 12/11 and 12/12: 8 AM – 8 PM

The Gallery is handicapped accessible and there is no admission charge. The BGA will be closed from December 13 through January 8, 2009.

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