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At This Moment: Aug 8-30, 2026
August 8 -30, 2026 Exhibit hours: 11-5pm Tue-Sun Reception: August 29 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm At This Moment celebrates painting in all its forms and its long-standing role in how people express themselves. The exhibition welcomes work in all painting media, as well as collage and mixed-media pieces with a strong painted element. The exhibit will be juried by Deborah Krieger, Outreach and Research Manager at Louis Stern Fine Arts. The show will be displayed in our Molly Harding
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Then & Now: July 11-August 2, 2026
Then & Now is a juried exhibit that focuses on the collaboration of two artists that are separated by a generation. The idea is to represent how a generational age gap has influenced both artists’ works. This exhibit will showcase the inspiration in works by artists that are related, teacher and student, mentor and mentee, friends, or any other type of connection. The art should reflect why both artists can work together, or their work has inspired one another and is shown in
Aug 31 min read


Art of Life, Art for Life: May 30 to July 3, 2026
Art of Life, Art for Life a special exhibit honoring LexArt member and life-long Lexingtonian Wilda Ward on the occasion of her 100th birthday. Over 40 artists join Wilda exhibiting works celebrating the enduring relationship between art and life, drawing inspiration from themes that embody Wilda’s passionate engagement with creativity and community. Themes include: • The creation of art as a means to remain youthful, vibrant, and actively engaged with the world and those ar
Jul 61 min read


LexArt has been selected again as a nonprofit partner in the Stop & Shop Community Bag Program this August.
Support LexArt this August at Stop & Shop!
Jul 51 min read
LexArt Member and Instructor Phil Evans now writes for Fine Woodworking!
Congratulations Phil! Need a little inspiration - read Phil's latest two articles found on Fine Woodworking's website: https://www.finewoodworking.com/2026/06/25/7-habits-of-highly-effective-woodworkers-2 https://www.finewoodworking.com/2026/06/02/the-key-to-getting-ahead-is-getting-started
Jun 261 min read


Spirit of the East: June 6-July 7, 2026
The Chinese Painting Guild is pleased to present Spirit of the East, an exhibition of member works at the Betty Meyers Gallery, located within the Untied Parish of Auburndale. Running from June 6 through July 7, the show primarily features artists who have studied under the celebrated Chinese brush painter and teacher, Qingxiong Ma. Please join us for the Opening Reception on Saturday, June 6 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm to celebrate these beautiful works. 64 Hancock St, Auburnd
May 221 min read


Middlesex Community College's Communication Art & Design Exhibit: April 18- May 10, 2026
Featuring artwork from the Communications, Art and Design Department at Middlesex Community College, this exhibition showcases the faculty’s ongoing work as practicing professional artists. Representing a range of disciplines, the collection reflects the depth of technical mastery and creative vision sustained through their dedicated studio practices and continued contributions to the contemporary art field. Artwork: Angela Alés_ Garden Of Eve Exhibiting Artists: Tracey Erski
May 181 min read


Local Artist Soars to World Championship Birdcarving Title
Student of Jane Layton wins 2nd Prize in Bird Carving Championship! Well done Dave!!
May 122 min read


Summer '26 Art Star Residency Application
We’re excited to share again another open call for our upcoming 3-month shared studio residency, designed for emerging artists ages 18–29 who are looking for time, space, and support to grow their practice. The residency runs from May through August 2026 and offers participants access to Studio 211, biweekly meetings with an artist advisor, and the opportunity to take part in First Saturday Open Studios. The program will conclude with a final group exhibition featuring all re
Apr 221 min read


Explore the first retrospective of acclaimed 19th-century Black and Indigenous sculptor Edmonia Lewis
On display now at the Peabody Essex Museum - Thru June 7, 2026 https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/edmonia-lewis-said-in-stone Learn more about this brave young female.......
Apr 221 min read


Crown: A Celebration of Black Hair: March 24-April 12, 2026
Crown: A Celebration of Black Hair celebrates the beauty, legacy, and joy of Black hair. Crown will feature the works of three renowned photographers whose artistry highlights the depth and diversity of Black hair across generations, cultures, and styles. The Artists featured in this exhibit: • Robert Sipho Bellinger : An esteemed educator, historian, and photographer, Robert brings over 40 years of archival photographs that document the evolution and cultural significance o
Apr 142 min read


Call for Artists: Lexington Farmers Market- Artisan Tent
In 2007, the Lexington Farmers’ Market began welcoming local artisans to the weekly summer market. Our community of talented local artists brings a welcome energy to the LFM market and offers a variety of work, from jewelry and ceramics to fiber-arts and hand-crafted furniture. All items available at the LFM are locally crafted or created by the artisan, in keeping with the LFM’s mission as a producer-only farmers’ market. We invite you to stop by the market and view the work
Mar 261 min read


LexArt 30th Annual Regional High School Exhibit: Feb 7, 2026 - Mar 15, 2026
30th Annual Regional High School Exhibit Exhibit hours: 11-5pm Tue-Sun Note: The gallery will be closed from Feb 23 - 27 for artwork exchange Reception: Feb 12 from 4pm-6:30pm -Artwork on view from Feb 7 to Feb 22 Burlington High School, Bedford High School, and Winchester High School Reception: Mar 6 from 3pm-6pm -Artwork on view from Feb 28 to Mar 15 Waltham High School, Lexington High School, and Concord-Carlisle High School Featuring the work of students from Bedford, Bur
Mar 161 min read


NARM Association Spring Quarterly
WELCOME Welcome to our newest members of the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association® family! The NARM Association now has 1,541 locations across North America . The latest NARM Quarterly is now available, where you can meet each of our newest members and find virtual programming that you may want to share with your members: https://viewer.joomag.com/narm-quarterly-spring-2026/0900445001772547470?short& REMINDER The North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Associat
Mar 161 min read


Memory of Clay: Feb 26-Mar 29, 2026
Exhibit of Sang Jeong Lee Ceramic works Opening Reception: March 6 from 5-8:30 pm https://www.bostonsculptors.com/upcoming-exhibitions https://www.sangjeonglee.com/ Boston Sculptors Gallery 486 Harrison Ave Boston, MA 02118
Feb 181 min read


Call for Vendors- Medford Open Studios
We have our vendor application posted for our Medford Open Studios event which is happening this year on June 20th, 2026. The direct link to the application form is here . The remaining details about the event can be viewed on our website here . Many thanks, Regina Arts Collaborative Medford O: 781-778-0202
Feb 181 min read


Call for Artists: Lexington Open Studios
Lexington Open Studios!
Feb 121 min read


Exploring the World of Fibers 2026: Jan 11 - Feb 1, 2026
Exploring the World of Fibers 2026 , launching our gallery schedule for 2026, this exhibit will explore the broad range of work being created by regional fiber artists and traditional and contemporary weavers. Building on the transition of the LexArt Weavers Guild into the Weaving and Fiber Arts studio, our efforts at broader public engagement and access, and marks our third biennial fiber exhibition. Please join us as we celebrate and showcase fiber arts from New England and
Feb 31 min read


Voices of a Movement - Honoring Dr Martin Luther King Jr.
Voices of a Movement - Poetry Reading Jan 13, 2026
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