
GALLERIES > MASSACHUSETTS
ACME FINE ART
38 Newbury St, 4th floor, Boston, MA (map) 617.585.9551 info@acmefineart.com http://www.acmefineart.com
Acme Fine Art buys and sells modern American artwork, specializing in fauvism, cubism, abstraction, surrealism, regionalism, abstract expressionism, and post-painterly abstraction done between 1900 and 1980. Open Tues-Fri from 11 am-5:30 pm, on Sat from 11 am-5 pm, and by appointment.
THROUGH OCT 7 The Abstract Expressionist Paintings of Stephen Pace and Small Wonders
OCT 12 THROUGH NOV 11 William Freed: Abstractions and Oliver Newberry Chaffee: Early Modern Watercolors and Oil Paintings
NOV 17 THROUGH DEC 30 Geometry and Abstraction: a Group Exhibition Exploring the use of Geometry as form-giver in 20th-Century Modern Art
ADDISON GALLERY OF AMERICAN ART
Phillips Academy, 180 Main St, Andover, MA (map) 978.749.4015 addison@andover.edu http://www.addisongallery.org
The Addison Gallery is committed to the collection of prized American art for the enrichment of historical knowledge and education. The permanent collection, now numbering more than 14,000 works, includes significant paintings, prints, works on paper, sculpture, decorative arts, and photography by American artists dating from Colonial times to modern day. Public programs hosted regularly, and ongoing exhibits include “Models of American Sailing Ships.” Open Tues-Sat from 10 am-5 pm, on Sun from 1-5 pm. No entry fee.
THROUGH JAN 7 Coming of Age: American Art 1850s to 1950s
SEPT 12 THROUGH DEC 10 Jennifer Bartlett: Early Plate Work
SEPT 29 THROUGH DEC 31 Wendy Ewald: American Alphabets
SEPT 29 THROUGH DEC 31 Growing the Addison: Recent Acquisitions
ALFRED J. WALKER FINE ART
162 Newbury St, 2nd floor, Boston, MA (map) 617.247.1319 gallery@alfredjwalker.com http://www.alfredjwalker.com
For more than 25 years, the Walker gallery has displayed American artwork dating from 1850 to 1950. Open Tues-Sat by appointment.
ALLSTON SKIRT GALLERY
65 Thayer St, Boston, MA (map) 617.482.3652 info@allstonskirt.com http://www.allstonskirt.com
Open Wed-Sat from 11 am-5 pm.
THROUGH SEPT 30 Joe Wardwell “Full Length”
ALPHA GALLERY
38 Newbury St, Boston, MA (map) 617.536.4465 alphagall@aol.com http://www.alphagallery.com/
Founded in 1967, this gallery began as a non-profit organization determined to represent the best in contemporary artwork in the Boston area. Current exhibitions include works from other areas of the country, as well as other time periods. Artwork on paper, mixed media, and sculpture is represented as well as painted work. Located one block from the Arlington stop on the Green Line. Open Tues-Thurs from 10 am-5 pm, and by appointment.
ARDEN GALLERY
129 Newbury St, Boston, MA (map) 617.247.0610 ardengallery@aol.com http://www.ardengallery.com
Open Mon-Sat from 11 am-5:30 pm. Artist receptions run 5-7 pm unless otherwise noted.
THROUGH SEPT 30 Joanne Mattera, "Heat of the Moment: New Paintings in Encaustic." Reception on Sept. 8
OCT 3 THROUGH 30 Paul Balmer. Reception on Oct 6
NOV 2 THROUGH 29 Lynda Lowe. Reception on Nov 3
DEC 1 THROUGH 30 Deborah Van Auten. Reception on Dec 1
ARLINGTON CENTER FOR THE ARTS
41 Foster St, Arlington, MA (map) 781.648.6220 info@acarts.org http://www.acarts.org
Established in 1988, the Arlington Center for the Arts is a non-profit organization specializing in education and awareness through the sharing of music and artwork, and operates in conjunction with Gibbs Gallery. Children’s workshops, lectures, and online poetry are just some of more than 250 programs the Arlington Center offers. Open Mon Fri from 9 am-5 pm.
THROUGH SEPT 22 Disarmed
AUG 28 THROUGH SEPT 9 Images of Haiti
OCT 2 THROUGH NOV 5 Arlington Open Studios Group Show. Open Studio events on Oct 14 and 15
NOV 17 THROUGH DEC 1 ACA Student Exhibit
DEC 4 THROUGH JAN 5 Cathy Garrett
ARTANA GALLERY
1378 Beacon St, Suite B, Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA (map) 617.879.3111 info@artanagallery.com http://www.artanagallery.com/
Focused primarily on promotion of New England artwork. Open Tues-Sat from 10 am-5 pm, and by appointment.
ARTFUL HAND GALLERIES
36 Copley Place, 100 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA (map) 617.262.9601 This modest gallery specializes in handicraft artwork, including jewelry, ceramics, handblown glass, and wooden furniture. Take the Orange Line to Back Bay or the Green Line to Copley. Open Mon-Sat from 10 am-9 pm, and on Sun from 11 am-6 pm. Secondary location in Chatham; call 508.945.5681.
ARTISTS-AT-LARGE GALLERY
First Congregational Church of Hyde Park, 6 Webster St, Cambridge, MA (map) 617.276.3223 http://www.artistsatlargeinc.org/
Artists-at-Large is a non-profit gallery that has taken up residence at Riverside Theatre Works, where the Cuban Art Exhibit is on display in the lobby. The gallery also regularly hosts eclectic musical performances, including improvisational jazz and Green folk music.
ART MARKET GALLERY
36 South St, Jamaica Plain, MA (map) 617.522.1729 jpartmarket@gmail.com http://www.jpartmarket.com
The Art Market Gallery is noted for its sensitivity to the treatment of the environment and wild animals, and artwork by emerging artists strengthens the voice of that position. Ongoing exhibits include “The Boston Building Materials re-Use and Functional Art Show,” held in Boston Redevelopment Authority's Boston Art Window project in Downtown Crossing, and open to the public 24 hours a day. Open Thurs and Fri from 4-7 pm, on Sat from noon-6 pm, and on Sun from noon-5:30 pm.
SEPT 7 THROUGH 17 Rebecca Trueblood, small paintings
SEPT 30 AND OCT 1 JP OPEN STUDIOS featuring works by Patti Hudson, Becka Shertzer, Debbie Renee Nadolney, Janet Hamill, and Kim Eifred
ART SPACE
63 Summer St, Maynard, MA (map) 978.897.9828. artspace63@aol.com http://www.artspacemaynard.com
Operated by ArtSpace Inc, this junior-high library turned art gallery is a non-profit community arts center dedicated to nurturing artwork and creative minds. Hours vary by exhibition.
THROUGH OCT 11 Artspace Artists Open Gallery
OCT 25 THROUGH NOV 17 Remembrance and Conjecture: Photographers Explore the Arrow of Time
BARBARA KRAKOW GALLERY
10 Newbury St, Boston, MA (map) 617.262.4490 info@barbarakrakowgallery.com http://www.barbarakrakowgallery.com
Open Tues-Sat from 10 am-5:30 pm.
THROUGH OCT 18 Edward Burtynsky, and
“Print Publishers Spotlight: The LeRoy Nieman Center for Print Studies,” Columbia University
SEPT 21 THROUGH OCT 29 Tara Donovan: Rubber Band Drawings
BERENBERG GALLERY
4 Clarendon St, Boston, MA (map) 617.536.0800 info@berenberggallery.com http://www.berenberggallery.com
Located in the South End of Boston, and featuring contemporary work by self-taught artists. Open Mon-Fri from 11 am-6 pm, and on Sat from 11 am-5 pm.
BERNARD TOALE GALLERY
450 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA (map) 617.482.2477 joseph@bernardtoalegallery.com http://www.bernardtoalegallery.com
Located in Boston’s South End, this gallery specializes in contemporary art of all medias. Open Tues-Sat from 10:30 am-5:30 pm. Take the Orange Line to New England Medical Center, Red Line to Broadway, or Green Line to Copley Square or Arlington.
BERWICK RESEARCH INSTITUTE
14 Palmer St, Roxbury, MA (map) 617.442.4200 info@berwickinstitute.org http://www.berwickinstitute.org/
Located in Dudley Square, the Berwick Research Institute is a non-profit organization run by and for artists “outside the commercial world.” Educational programs are also offered, as well as local and international artwork. Call for hours.
BETH URDANG GALLERY
14 Newbury St, Boston, MA (map) 617.424.8468 burdang@mac.com http://www.bethurdanggallery.com/
Features contemporary American paintings. Open Tues-Sun from 10:30 am-5:30 pm.
BOSTON ATHENĆUM
10˝ Beacon Street, Boston, MA (map) 617.227.0270 http://www.bostonathenaeum.org/
Members and scholars are invited to this distinguished art gallery. Open on Mon from 9 am-8 pm, Tues-Fri from 9 am-5 pm, and on Sat from 9 am-4 pm.
SEPT 19 Floral Rebels, Dixie Chicks, and Other Banjo-Wielding Women, 6 pm
THROUGH OCT 21 Picturing the Banjo
BOSTON CENTER FOR THE ARTS
539 Tremont St, Boston, MA (map) 617.426.5000 info@bcaonline.org http://www.bcaonline.org
A hub of artistic activity in Boston, the BCA offers exhibitions, performances, concerts, and poetry readings. Subsidized work space is also available in the form of studios, rehearsal space, and theaters. The Cyclorama, built in 1884 (to display a wrap-around mural of the Battle of Gettysburg), is used for exhibitions, performances, and community events. It also houses the Music Center of Boston and the Art Connection. The Tremont Estates Building houses artists’ studios and the Mills Gallery. BCA Administrative Offices are open Mon-Fri from 9 am-5 pm. See weekly Phoenix listings or visit the BCA Web site for schedules.
BOSTON OPEN STUDIOS
Office of Cultural Affairs, City Hall, Boston, MA or B.O.S.C, Box 12003, Boston, MA (map) 617.635.3245 http://www.bostonopenstudios.org
This year, Boston Open Studios will exhibit artwork from 14 of Boston’s neighboorhoods from Sept 16 through Dec 3. The event also offers free musical performances, demonstrations, and food. Exhibits open daily from 11 am to 6 pm, unless otherwise noted.
SEPT 16 AND 17 United South End Artists
SEPT 30 THROUGH OCT 1 Jamaica Plain Artists
OCT 7 AND 8 Roslindale Open Studios noon-5 pm
OCT 13-15 Fort Point Arts Community 4-7 pm
OCT 21 AND 22 Dorchester Open Studios noon-5 pm
OCT 28 AND 29 A. C. T. Roxbury
NOV 4 AND 5 South Boston Open Studios noon-5 pm
NOV 4 AND 5 Hyde Park
NOV 11 AND 12 Allston Arts District noon-5 pm
NOV 18 AND 19 Fenway Studios 11 am-5 pm
DEC 2 AND 3 Charlestown Open Studios 10 am-5 pm
BOSTON UNIVERSITY GALLERIES AND EXHIBITIONS
771, 775, 808, and 855 Comm Ave, Boston, MA (map) 617.353.3329 http://www.bu.edu/art
The Art Gallery at Boston University, a former Buick dealership, showcases work of both national and international artists, plus students. Regular panel discussions and gallery lectures. Open Tues-Fri from 10 am-5 pm, and on Sat and Sun from 1-5 pm. Free public admission.
THROUGH OCT 8 Offspring: Representations of Children in Contemporary Visual Culture
OCT 24 THROGUH JAN 14 Territories of Terror: Mythologies and Memories of the Gulag in Contemporary Russian-American Art
BRICKBOTTOM GALLERY
1 Fitchburg St, Somerville, MA (map) 617.776.3410 info@brickbottom.org http://www.brickbottomartists.com
One of the oldest galleries in Greater Boston and the only non-profit art gallery in Somerville, the Brickbottom Gallery is dedicated to keeping creative expression and appreciation alive in the Greater Boston area. Free admission.
BROMFIELD GALLERY
450 Harrison Ave., Boston, MA (map) 617.451.3605 bromfield@iname.com http://www.bromfieldartgallery.com
Located in the South End, this is Boston’s oldest artist-run cooperative gallery. Open Tues-Sat from noon-6 pm. Free admission.
BROOKLINE ARTS CENTER
86 Monmouth St, Brookline, MA (map) 617.566.5715 bac@brooklineartscenter.com http://www.brooklineartscenter.com
The Brookline Arts Center is a non-degree school for the visual arts committed to stimulating individual creative expression and appreciation of the visual arts. The Center is a supportive environment where people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities can study, create, and present art. Through educational exhibitions, the Brookline Arts Center brings people together and enhances community life. Gallery hours at Mon-Fri from 9 am-4:30 pm.
BRUSH ART GALLERY
256 Market St, Lowell, MA (map) 978.459.7819 thebrush@netscape.net http://www.thebrush.org
The Brush is currently the professional home to many local artists, whose studios are open to the public. The front gallery holds ongoing exhibits throughout the year. Open Tues through Sat from 11 am-4 pm, Sun noon-4 pm.
THROUGH OCT 29 Art Quilts: New England/New York
NOV 12 THROUGH JAN 7 Black and White Classic Juried Photography Show
CAMBRIDGE ART ASSOCIATION
25R Lowell St. and 124 Mt. Auburn St., Cambridge, MA (map) 617.876.0246 info@cambridgeart.org http://www.cambridgeart.org
The Kathryn Schultz Gallery at the CAA is open Tues through Sat from 11 am-5 pm. The University Place Gallery (124 Mt. Auburn St, Cambridge) is open Mon-Fri from 9 am-6 pm, and on Sat from 9 am-1 pm. Exhibits are in both galleries.
THROUGH OCT 2 62nd Annual Fall Salon, $8
SEPT 19 Slide Group 7 pm
OCT 10 THROUGH NOV 1 Members Prize Show
CAMBRIDGE MULTICULTURAL ARTS CENTER
41 Second St, Cambridge, MA (map) 617.577.1400 http://www.cmacusa.org
The Cambridge Multicultural Arts Center provides a facility for artists and guests who may not otherwise have access to artwork exhibition. Open from 10 am-6 pm.
THROUGH OCT 20 Back to Bali: The Gamelan Comes Full Circle
CARPENTER CENTER FOR VISUAL ARTS
24 Quincy St, Cambridge, MA (map) 617.495.3251 http://www.ves.fas.harvard.edu/CCVA/ccvahome.html
Located on the campus of Harvard University, the Carpenter Center for Visual Arts is the only building in the US designed by the architect known as Le Corbusier. Along with art exhibition, the building houses the Department of Visual and Environmental Studies and the Harvard Film Archive. Open Mon-Sat from 9 am-11:30 pm, and on Sun from noon-11:30 pm. Free.
THROUGH OCT 13 Sharon Harper, Helen Mirra
OCT 26 THROUGH JAN 5 Pedro Reyes: Ad Usum: To Be Used
CHASE GALLERY
129 Newbury St, Boston, MA (map) 617.859.7222 mail@chasegallery.com http://www.chasegallery.com
Featuring contemporary narrative, figurative, and abstract paintings by prominent American artists. Open Mon-Sat from 10 am-5:30 pm.
THROUGH SEPT 30 Vanessa Tropeano: The Lexington Project
CHILDS GALLERY
169 Newbury St, Boston, MA (map) 617.266.1108 info@childsgallery.com http://www.childsgallery.com
Operating since 1937, Childs has one of the largest inventories of oil paintings, drawings, watercolors, prints, and sculpture in the US. Take the Green Line to Copley Square. Open Tues-Fri from 9 am-6 pm, and on Mon and Sat from 10 am-5 pm.
CITY HALL GALLERIES
1 City Hall Plaza, Boston (map) 617.635.3245 http://www.cityofboston.gov/arts/galleries.asp
Boston’s City Hall features the Mayor’s Art Gallery on the 5th floor of City Hall and the Scollay Square Gallery in the main lobby on the third floor of City Hall. Open Mon- Fri from 8:30 am-5:30 pm.
CLARK GALLERY
145 Lincoln Rd, Lincoln, MA (map) 781.259.8303 info@clarkgallery.com http://www.clarkgallery.com
Established in 1976, Clark represents more than 30 artists, including many national and international artists in group exhibitions. Media regularly include glass, ceramics, oil, acrylic on canvas, wood, fine-art furniture, and works on paper. Open Tues-Sat from 10 am-5 pm, and by appointment.
CONCORD ART ASSOCIATION
37 Lexington Rd, Concord, MA (map) 978.369.2578 gallery@concordart.org http://www.concordart.org
Permanent collection includes paintings, drawings, sculpture, and objects collected by the American Impressionist painted Elizabeth Wentworth Roberts, the gallery’s founder, in the early years of the Concord Art Association. Special exhibits, classes and kids’ workshops also offered. Open Tues-Sat from 10 am-4 pm, and on Sun from noon-4 pm. Free.
THURS Every fourth Thursday of the month, the gallery hosts the Fourth Thursday Lecture Series at 7 pm, $5 for non-members
SEPT 14 THROUGH OCT 1 Roddy Competition
OCT 7 THROUGH NOV 5 American Artists at the Ballinglen Arts Foundation
OCT Lois Anderson
NOV 9 THROUGH DEC 3 Rug Show
COPLEY SOCIETY OF ART
158 Newbury St, Boston, MA (map) 617.536.5049 info@copleysociety.org http://www.copleysociety.org
The Copley Society of Art, founded in 1879, is the oldest non-profit art association in America and represents more than 700 artists nationwide. Bi-level galleries allow for multiple exhibitions, workshops, and events. Open Tues-Sat from 11 am-6 pm, and on Sun and Mon from noon-5 pm.
THROUGH OCT 14 Gail Bessette: New Paintings, upper gallery
THROUGH OCT 21 Co|So Artists A to Z: Gone Astray, lower gallery
SEPT 9 THROUGH OCT 7 Ellen Rolli: Recent Works, red room
OCT 14 THROUGH NOV 18 Dianne Pappas: trans+fused, red room
OCT 19 THROUGH NOV 25 Here & Abroad: A Juried Exhibition, upper gallery
NOV 19 THROUGH DEC 23 Holiday Small Works 2006, upper and lower galleries
NOV 30 THROUGH DEC 23 Christopher French: Carscapes, red room
DEPOT SQUARE GALLERY
1837 Mass Ave, Lexington, MA (map) 781.863.1597 info@depotsquaregallery.com http://www.depotsquaregallery.com
Established in 1981, Depot Square Gallery is the oldest co-operative gallery in the Boston area. Divided into three sections, dubbed galleries A, B, and C, this venue allows for multiple exhibitions including once-a-month live jazz performances. Open Tues-Sat from 10 am-5:30 pm, and on Sun from noon-5 pm.
THURS Third Thursday of the month, the gallery hosts a noontime lecture/discussion with featured artists
THROUGH SEPT 24 Jan Cadman, gallery A
SEPT Amy Finger, gallery B
OCT Laurel Lhowe, gallery A; Rani Sarin, gallery B
NOV Jennifer Johnson, gallery A; Emily Passman, gallery B; Iman Sakkaf, gallery C
NOV 10 Marc Rossi Group, 7:30 pm
DEC Holiday Show, galleries A, B, and C
ECLIPSE SALON AND GALLERY
164 Newbury St, Boston, MA (map) 617.247.6730 Full-service spa and salon with rotating art gallery. Open Tues-Sat from 9 am-6 pm.
FINE ARTS WORK CENTER
24 Pearl St, Provincetown, MA (map) 508.487.9960. general@fawc.org http://www.fawc.org
Founded in 1968, this gallery was built to support local artists and houses the work of 500 artists from the US and beyond. Along with exhibits, the FAWC offers workshops and lectures. Open Mon-Fri from 9 am-5 pm, and on Sat-Sun from 11 am-3 pm. Free.
THROUGH SEPT 19 MassArt MFA Program Faculty Exhibition
SEPT 22 THROUGH OCT 3 Outer Cape Artists Residency Consortium
FORT POINT ARTS COMMUNITY GALLERY
300 Summer St M1, Boston, MA (map) 617.423.4299 FPACgallery@gmail.com http://www.fortpointarts.org/
The gallery includes a public gallery as well as 33 floors of artist residency. Along with regular exhibitions, the gallery also hosts an annual Open Studios, held in the artist residency. Open Mon-Fri from 9 am-9 pm, and by appointment.
SEPT 29 THROUGH OCT 27 Open Studios Group Show
OCT 13 Open Studios 4-7:30 pm
OCT 14 Open Studios noon-6 pm
OCT 15 Open Studios noon-6 pm
NOV 3 THROUGH DEC 8 Geometric Notions
DEC 15 THROUGH JAN 19 Modern Antiquity
FRAMINGHAM STATE COLLEGE
Mazmanian Gallery, College Center, Rm 315, Framingham, MA (map) 508.626.4985 http://www.framingham.edu/
All Mazmanian exhibits are open free to the public, other events may require a cover charge. Call for gallery hours.
SEPT 25 THROUGH OCT 26 John Anderson, Gwen Holbrow and Jason Karakehian
NOV 1-10 Children’s Book Illustrations by John Lechner and Gordon Morrison
NOV 20 THROUGH DEC 15 Materials Show: Jan Johnson, Kim Nielssen, Jessica Ritter, Kathleen Finlay, Sonja Maneri, Jim Eng
GALLERIE D’ORSAY
33 Newbury St, Boston, MA (map) 617.266.8001 http://www.galerie-dorsay.com/
A gallery dedicated to its patrons, featuring work from such renowned artists as Renoir, Matisse, and Miro. Open Mon-Sat from 10 am-6 pm, and on Sun from noon-6 pm.
THROUGH OCT 8 Barbizon and Beyond
OCT 13 THROUGH NOV 12 Jamali: Mystical Expressionism
DEC 1-31 Picasso: Master Innovator
GALLERY @ GREEN STREET
141 Green St., Box 1140, Boston, MA (map) 617.522.0000 info@greenstreetgallery.org http://www.greenstreetgallery.org
The Gallery @ Green Street, Boston’s subway gallery, is located in the Green Street MBTA station on the Orange Line in Jamaica Plain. Founded in 1998, this artist-funded and artist-run gallery represents contemporary art of both local and regional artists. Open Tues, Wed, and Thurs from 7-9:30 pm, and on Sat from 1-5 pm. Free
SEPT 15 THROUGH OCT 21 David Pappaceno
GALLERY NAGA
67 Newbury St, Boston, MA (map) 617.267.9060 mail@gallerynaga.com http://www.gallerynaga.com
The gallery’s primary focus is exhibiting work of New England artists, but Naga also works in conjunction with Clark Gallery to represent unique and limited-edition furniture from artists across the nation. Take the Green Line to Arlington or Copley Square. Open Tues-Sat from 10 am-5:30 pm.
THROUGH OCT 7 Reese Inman: Ellipsis; Bryan McFarlane: New Paintings
OCT 13 THROUGH NOV 4 Gerry Bergstein: New Paintings
NOV 10 THROUGH DEC 13 Judy Kensley McKie: New Furniture
GATEWAY GALLERY
60-62 Harvard St, Brookline, MA (map) 617.734.1577 gatewayarts@vinfen.org http://www.gatewayarts.org
Established in 1995, Gateway is the first gallery in the Boston area to exclusively exhibit the work of artists with disabilities. Open Mon-Fri from 9 am-4:30 pm, and on Sat from noon-5 pm.
HAMILL GALLERY OF AFRICAN ART
2164 Washington St, Boston, MA (map) 617.442.8204 thamill@tiac.net http://www.hamillgallery.com/
Devoted to the underlying beliefs and values of African art. Pieces on display include African currency, dolls, costumes, masks, and musical instruments. Open Thurs-Sat from noon-6 pm, and on Sun from noon-5 pm.
THROUGH OCT 1 Hat/Box: Headwear and Containers from Africa
HEALING AND ART STUDIO INC
731 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA (map) 617.859.9561 hastudioinfo@aol.com http://www.healingandarts.org
Healing and Art Studio Inc. in a non-profit public charity run by and for adult survivors of childhood abuse with a mission to end the emotional destruction and often multigenerational cycle of child abuse. Call or visit Web site for schedule
HOWARD YEZERSKI GALLERY
14 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116 (map) 617.262.0550 hy@howardyezerskigallery.com http://www.howardyezerskigallery.com
Open Tues-Sat from 10 am-5:30 pm.
THROUGH OCT 10 Raishad Glover and Emily Eastridge: The Buffet Illusion
OCT 13 THROUGH NOV 14 John Beech: Photographs
NOV 17 THROUGH DEC 23 Paul Heroux: Ceramics
HURST GALLERY
53 Mt. Auburn St, Cambridge, MA (map) 617.491.6888 manager@hurstgallery.com http://www.hurstgallery.com
Specializing in ethnographic art and antiquities: African, Pacific Islands, pre-Columbian, and American-Indian art. Open Wed-Sat from noon-6 pm, on Thurs from noon-7 pm, and by appointment.
INTERNATIONAL POSTER GALLERY
205 Newbury St, Boston, MA (map) 617.375.0076 info@internationalposter.com http://www.internationalposter.com
Founded in 1994, the International Poster Gallery features one of the world’s largest collections (more than 10,000) of original vintage posters from around the world. Open Mon-Sat from 10 am-6 pm, and on Sun from noon-6 pm.
JUDY ANN GOLDMAN FINE ART
14 Newbury St, Boston, MA (map) 617.424.8468 judygoldmanfineart@earthlink.net http://www.judygoldmanfineart.com
Open Tues-Sat from 10:30 am-5:30 pm. Call or visit Web site for fall exhibit information, which was unavailable at press time.
KIDDER SMITH GALLERY
131 Newbury St, Boston, MA (map) 617.424.6900 http://www.kiddersmithgallery.com
The Kidder Smith Gallery houses contemporary and abstract work from mid-career artists and features solo exhibitions in everything from painting to photography. Open Mon-Sat from 11 am-5:30 pm.
KINGSTON GALLERY
450 Harrison Ave #43, Boston, MA (map) 617.423.4113 director@kingstongallery.com http://www.kingstongallery.com
Located in the SOWA district of Boston’s South End, the Kingston Gallery is a home for alternative artwork of emerging artists. Each month, the Main Gallery presents a solo exhibition of a member’s artwork. Open Tues-Sat from noon-5 pm.
OCT Audrey Goldstein, Main Gallery; Douglas Weathersby, Center Gallery
NOV Susan Alport , Main Gallery; Yildiz Grodowski, Center Gallery
DEC Judy Brown, Main Gallery
MARTIN LAWRENCE GALLERIES
77 Newbury St, Boston, MA (map) 617.369.4800 boston@martinlawrence.com http://martinlawrence.com/
Specializing in the exhibition of original artwork, sculpture, and limited-edition graphics. The Galleries houses fine art by the likes of Picasso and Andy Warhol. Open Mon-Thurs from 10 am-6 pm, on Fri and Sat from 10 am-8 pm, and on Sun 11 from am-7 pm.
THROUGH SEPT A Bouquet of Color, the Art of Ali Golkar
MASSACHUSETTS COLLEGE OF ART
621 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA (map) 617.879.7000 http://www.massart.edu
Comprises Arnheim Gallery, the Bakalar and Paine galleries, the Doran Gallery, the President’s Gallery, the Student Life Gallery, the Godine Family Gallery, and the Tower Gallery. Galleries are free and open to the public. Open Mon-Fri from 10 am-6 pm, and on Sat 11 am-5 pm.
THROUGH SEPT 16 Modern Day Slavery, an awareness-raising exhibit including a reception and talk on Sept 15 from 6-11pm. In the Godine Family Gallery
THROUGH OCT 14 Crafty, a multi-disciplinary exhibit featuring works by Elaine Bradford, Nick Cave, Rob Conger, Samantha Field, George Greenamyer, Kirsten Hassenfeld, Kent Henricksen, Christian Holstad, Imi Hwangbo, Christina Mancuso, Ruth Marshall, Ruvim Mogendovich, John Newman, John O'Reilly, Paola Pivi, Isabel Riley, Fred Sandback, Lara Schnitger, Beverly Semmes, Yuken Teruya, and Randal Thurston. In the David Bakalar Gallery
MERCURY GALLERY
8 Newbury St, 2nd floor, Boston, MA (map) 617.859.0054 emily@mercurygallery.com http://www.mercurygallery.com
Founded in 1994 by Amnon Goldman, Mercury Gallery began with a focus on the artwork of the exclusive New York expressionist group known as The Ten. Today, the gallery accommodates the sculpture, ceramics, and paintings of expressionist contemporaries and predecessors. Open Mon-Sat from 10 am-5:30 pm, and by appointment.
SEPT 16 THROUGH OCT OCT 4 In My Studio: Paintings by Joseph Solman
OCT 14 THROUGH NOV 7On the Road: New Paintings by Daniel Robinson
NOV 18 THROUGH DEC 11 New Paintings by Jon Marshall
MIT LIST VISUAL ARTS CENTER
20 Ames St, Building E15, Atrium level, Cambridge, MA (map) 617.253.4680 lvac@mit.edu http://web.mit.edu/lvac
Located on the first floor of the Wiesner Building at MIT, the LVAC has an obvious focus on science and technology. Permanent collection includes more than 1200 sculptures, paintings, photographs, and prints. Opening Oct 12, the gallery hosts a two-part exhibit that explores the way in which artists use and address technology. Open Tues, Thurs, Sat, and Sun from noon-6 pm, and on Fri from noon-8 pm.
THROUGH SEPT 17 Student Loan Art Program Exhibition and Lottery
OCT 12 THROUGH DEC 31 Part I: Sensorium: Embodied Experience, Technology, and Contemporary Art
MOBILIA GALLERY
358 Huron Ave, Cambridge, MA (map) 617.876.2109 mobiliaart@aol.com http://www.mobilia-gallery.com
Specializes in the exhibition of jewelry, metals, textile, beadwork, ceramics, glass, furniture, paintings, and mixed media. Open Tues-Fri from 11 am-6 pm, on Sat from 10 am-5 pm, and by appointment.
MOBIUS
374 Congress St, 6th floor, Boston, MA (map) 617.542.7416 mobius@mobius.org http://www.mobius.org
Self-proclaimed “home for experimental work in all media,” Mobius will work with the School of the Museum of Fine Arts to host the annual International Festival of Performing Arts this November. Call for hours.
SEPT 16 AND 17 Elapse: a 24-hour show of durational work
OCT Variations VII: FishNet
NOV 1-5 Mobius International Festival of Performance Art
MONTSERRAT COLLEGE OF ART
23 Essex St, Beverly, MA (map) 978.921.4242, ext. 1319 gallery@montserrat.edu http://www.montserrat.edu
Montserrat College of Art includes four established galleries: the Montserrat Gallery (open Mon-Fri from 10 am-5 pm, on Thurs from 10 am-8 pm, and on Sat from noon-5 pm), the Carol Schlosberg Alumni Gallery (open Tues-Thurs, from Sat 10 am-5 pm, and on Fri from 10 am-1 pm), the 292 Gallery (292 Cabot St, Beverly), and the 301 Gallery (301 Cabot St). Call for 292 Gallery and 301 Gallery hours.
THROUGH SEPT 28 Carol Schlosberg Alumni Gallery: Basement Dwellers: A Print Exchange
THROUGH SEPT 30 301 Gallery: Anti-Hero: An Installation by George Rosa
THROUGH OCT 28 Montserrat Gallery: Making it New: George McNeil and His Students
OCT 30 THROUGH NOV 30 Carol Schlosberg Alumni Gallery: Recent Photographs by Surendra Lawoti
NOV 3 THROUGH FEB 3 Montserrat Gallery: Electric Wasteland: Urban Art from LA
MPG CONTEMPORARY
450 Harrison Ave, Suite 315, Boston, MA (map) 617.357.8881 art@mpgallery.net http://www.mpgallery.net/
The relatively new MPG Gallery represents contemporary artwork, abstract art, and sculpture by new, emerging artists. Open Tues-Sat from 11 am-5 pm, and by appointment.
THROUGH SEPT 30 Life-Time: new paintings by Eva Navarro
NEW ART CENTER
61 Washington Park, Newtonville, MA (map) 617.964.3424 stacy@newartcenter.org http://www.newartcenter.org
All exhibitions are free. The New Art Center in Newton houses both the Main Gallery and the Holzwasser Gallery. Holzwasser Gallery features a permanent collection of paintings by Sydell Alta Masterman called “Moments.” The Main Gallery is wheelchair accessible. Open Mon-Fri from 9 am-5 pm and on Sun from 1-5 pm.
THROUGH OCT 29 Reveal: products of a hands-on workshop for adults and children
NEW ENGLAND SCHOOL OF PHOTOGRAPHY
537 Comm Ave, Boston, MA (map) 617.437.1868 galleryone@nesop.com http://www.nesop.com
NESOP’s Center for Photographic Exhibitions has been closed for rennovation over the summer, but has already begun its fall series of shows. The Center showcases work by students and faculty, as well as established professional photographers. Open to the public during school hours.
THROUGH SEPT 29 Evening Workshops Group Show
OCT 2 THROUGH 27 Paul Wainwright, large-format B&W
OCT 30 THROUGH DEC 1 Alternative Processes Juried Show
DEC 4 THROUGH JAN 5, 2007 Eva Demjen B&W photographs
JAN 8 THROUGH FEB 2, 2007 Steve Ostrowski, digital-color images
NEWTON FREE LIBRARY
330 Homer St., Newton Centre, MA (map) 617.796.1360 http://www.ci.newton.ma.us/Library
Handicap accessible. Open Mon-Thurs from 9 am-9 pm, on Fri from 9 am-6 pm, on Sat from 9 am-5 pm, and on Sun from noon-5 pm.
NIELSEN GALLERY
179 Newbury St, Boston, MA (map) 617.266.4835 contact@nielsengallery.com http://www.nielsengallery.com
Open Tues-Sat from 10 am-5:30 pm.
SEPT 16 THROUGH OCT 14 John Walker: Selections from the Seal Point Series
OUT OF THE BLUE ART GALLERY
106 Prospect St, Cambridge, MA (map) 617.354.5287 ootb@att.net http://www.outoftheblueartgallery.com
Out of the Blue Gallery established 1996, is run by local artists to encourage the sharing of art. The gallery has a number of satellite locations, including the Middle East Restaurant (480 Mass Ave, Cambridge). Typically open Mon, Tues, and Thurs-Sat from noon-6 pm, and on Wed and Sun from noon-10 pm, but call ahead to make sure.
PANOPTICON GALLERY OF PHOTOGRAPHY
502c Comm Ave, Boston, MA (map) 781.647.0100 gallery@panopt.com http://www.panopt.com
Located inside the Hotel Commonwealth, this gallery also houses a black-and-white photo lab and digital imaging center. An extension of Panopticon’s main gallery at 435 Moody St, in Waltham. Exhibitions include photography from artists such as Bradford Washburn, Ernest C. Withers, Tony King, and Costa Manos. Open Tues-Sat from 11 am-6 pm, and by appointment.
PEPPER GALLERY
38 Newbury St, 4th Floor, Boston, MA (map) 617.236.4497 info@peppergalleryboston.com http://www.peppergalleryboston.com
Features a cross-section of contemporary art in a variety of media, ranging from representational paintings, prints, and drawings to contemporary photography and handmade books. Open Tues-Fri from 10 am-5:30 pm, on Sat from 11 am-5 pm, and by appointment. Free.
THROUGH OCT 7 Karen Moss: Coloring Book Hybrids: An Artist Reinterprets Childhood
OCT 12 THROUGH NOV 11 Tabitha Vevers
NOV 17 THROUGH DEC 23 Stanley Bielen
PHOTOGRAPHIC RESOURCE CENTER
Boston University, 832 Comm Ave, Boston, MA (map) 617.975.0600 prc@bu.edu http://www.bu.edu/prc/
The Photographic Resource Center at Boston University is an independent non-profit organization committed to the representation and appreciation of local photography. The gallery hosts six to eight major exhibits per year, and also displays the work of BU faculty and students. The PRC operates two exhibit locations, one at 832 Comm Ave (the PRC Gallery), the other at 808 Comm Ave (the 808 Gallery). Online exhibits include work from Amy Thompson and Sonia Targontsidis. Open Tues, Wed, and Fri from 10 am-6 pm, on Thurs from 10 am-8 pm, and on Sat and Sun from noon-5 pm. Admission is $3 non-members, $2 students and seniors, free for members and school groups. Free admission for all on Thursdays and the last weekend of every month.
THROUGH OCT 1 2006 PRC Benefit Auction, PRC Gallery
OCT 5 Live Auction, 808 Gallery, 7:30 pm
NOV 3 THROUGH JAN 28 VIEWS: The PRC 30th Anniversary Exhibition
PUCKER GALLERY
171 Newbury St, Boston, MA (map) 617.267.9473 contactus@puckergallery.com http://htttp://www.puckergallery.com
An extensive collection of eclectic international art. Open Mon-Sat from 10 am-5:30 pm, and on Sun from 1-5 pm.
THROUGH OCT 5 Tony King and Judy King
OCT 7 THROUGH NOV 15 Still, life . . . New Paintings by Samuel Bak
NOV 18 THROUGH DEC 31 Reflecting Italy: New Pastels by Mallory Lake
REGIS COLLEGE CARNEY GALLERY
235 Wellesley St, Weston, MA (map) 781.768.7000 http://www.regiscollege.edu
Located in the Fine Arts Center, the Carney Gallery focuses on contemporary artwork done by female artists to encourage creative expression by women. Open Mon-Fri from 10 am-4 pm, and on weekends by appointment. Call or visit Web site for updated exhibition schedule
ROBERT KLEIN GALLERY
38 Newbury St, 4th Floor, Boston, MA (map) 617.267.7997 inquiry@robertkleingallery.com http://www.robertkleingallery.com
The only major art gallery in New England devoted exclusively to fine-art photography. Founded in 1980, the gallery deals primarily with established photographers of the 19th and 20th centuries, but also welcomes beginning photographers. Open Tues- Fri from 10 am-5:30 pm, and on Sat from 11 am-5 pm.
THROUGH NOV 4 Kenro Izu
NOV 9 THROUGH DEC 30 Duane Michaels
ROLLY-MICHAUX GALLERY
290 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA (map) 617.536.9898 Specializes in real- and fine-master graphics from the 19th and 20th centuries. Open Tues-Fri from 11 am-4 pm, and on Sat from 11 am-5 pm.
SCHOOL OF THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
Grossman Gallery, 230 the Fenway, Boston, MA (map) 617.369.3718 http://www.smfa.edu
The School of the Museum of Fine Arts has a number of galleries open to the public. Grossman Gallery is located inside the School; the Courtyard and Foster Galleries are located directly inside the nearby Museum of Fine Arts, and the Tufts University Art Gallery is located in the Aidekman Arts Center in Medford. Call individual galleries for hours and updated information.
THROUGH OCT 1 Simply The Best: Students’ Artwork, Courtyard Gallery
DEC 1 THROUGH 17 December MFA Thesis Exhibition, Tufts University Art Gallery
SECOND GALLERY
516 East Second St, South Boston, MA (map) 617.413.9395 secondgallery@gmail.com http://secondgallery.org
Located in the Distillery, the Second Gallery is both an art gallery and community that strives for an alternative pace of life. The gallery maintains a strong focus on the exhibition of contemporary art with new interpretations of social and political matter in 3-D work by emerging media. During exhibits, the gallery is open Wed-Sat from noon-6 pm.
THROUGH OCT 15 Peace King Mother Nature: Part 1
OCT 28 THROUGH NOV 26 Peace King Mother Nature: Part 2
SOCIETY OF ARTS AND CRAFTS
175 Newbury St, Boston, MA (map) 617.266.1810 bgerstein@societyofcrafts.org http://www.societyofcrafts.org
Founded 1897, the Society of Arts and Crafts is the oldest non-profit craft organization in the US. The Retail Gallery is on the first floor; the Exhibition Gallery is on the second, hosting four exhibits per year. Open Mon-Sat from 10 am-6 pm, and on Sun from noon-5 pm.
THROUGH OCT 29 2006 Artist Awards
STEBBINS GALLERY
First Parish Church, Zero Church St, Cambridge, MA (map) 617.576.0131 Ongoing members show. Open on Sat from 11 am-5 pm, and on Sun from noon-4 pm.
ST. GEORGE GALLERY
245 Newbury St, Boston, MA (map) 617.450.0321 arts@stgeorgegallery.com http://www.stgeorgegallery.com
Established by painter William St. George, this gallery hosts a number of ongoing exhibitions in three rooms -- the Willoughby Gallery, the Linden Gallery, and the St. George Gallery. Open Mon by appointment, Tues-Sat from 10 am-5:30 pm, and on Sun noon-5 pm.
OCT 8 THROUGH 15 Santa Fe Painting Workshop with artist William St. George
38 CAMERON GALLERY
38 Cameron Ave, Suite 100, Cambridge, MA (map) 617.492.2848 gallery@38cameron.com http://www.38cameron.com/gallery/
A former warehouse and furniture factory, 38 Cameron represents cutting edge artwork in a variety of media. Every Monday the gallery hosts a free one-hour guided meditation session at 7:30 pm. Open Tues and Wed from noon-5 pm, and by appointment.
THROUGH SEPT 29 Yoav Horesh and Lynne Harlow
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AT AMHERST
University Gallery, Fine Arts Center, University of Massachusetts, 151 Presidents Dr #2, Amherst, MA (map) 413.545.3670 ugallery@acad.umass.edu http://www.umass.edu/fac/universitygallery/index.html
Located in the Fine Arts Center, the University Gallery opened to the public in 1975 and continues to represent contemporary art in all media. The permanent collection includes 2600 drawings, prints, and photographs from the late 20th century. The Gallery also offers lectures, film series, synposia, and group tours. Open Tues-Fri from 11 am-4:30 pm, and on Sat and Sun from 2-5 pm.
SEPT 20 THROUGH NOV 5 Beat Streuli Cities 2001-2005
VOSE GALLERIES OF BOSTON
238 Newbury St, Boston, MA (map) 617.536.6176 info@vosegalleries.com http://www.vosegalleries.com
Established in 1841, this gallery is the oldest family-owned gallery in the nation, and specializes in American artwork from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries. Open Mon-Fri from 9:30 am-5:30 pm, and on Sat from 10 am-5:30 pm.
WASHINGTON STREET ART CENTER
321 Washington St, Somerville, MA (map) 617.623.5315 http://www.washingtonst.org/
Run by 20 artists, the gallery offers classes, workshops, and regular exhibits. Every First Sunday of the month, the Washington Street Art Center hosts “First Sunday,” a monthly performance series that covers everythnig from acoustic music to improv. Open on Sat from noon-4 pm.
WILLIAM-SCOTT GALLERY
439 Commercial St, Provincetown, MA (map) 508.487.4040 astanley@williamscottgallery.com http://www.williamscottgallery.com
Established in 1995, the William-Scott Gallery represents contemporary painting, photography, and sculpture from around the country. Call or visit Web site for hours and updated exhibition schedule
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