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With incredible wit and poignancy, four Boston area artists Merill Comeau, Keith Francis, Shea Justice and Adrienne Sloane, hold the mirror up to our struggling and fractured democracy, asking us to not look away, and challenging us to live up to the founding ideals of our nation. “Art has always played a crucial role in the story of democracy, as a voice of the people, a tool of resistance, and a mirror reflecting both hope and hardship. In times of oppression, artists have dared to speak truth to power, illuminating injustice and amplifying the struggles of everyday people. Art is a lifeline to democratic ideals, keeping the balance of “rule by the people” alive and in check.” Rachel Rose Moore Artscope Review Article Artwork by Keith Francis- "The Invasion" Opening Reception by Jason Ross

We are thrilled to announce an exciting upcoming joint exhibition presented by LexArt and our neighbors at the Arlington Center for the Arts (ACA): “Between Here and There.” This multimedia show brings our two artistic communities together to celebrate the places we call home through the lens of the five senses—sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell. We are calling on Youth ages 5–15 and Adults 16+ to share work that captures what your community feels like to you. About the Theme: What does your community feel like to you? Is it the vibrant sight of fall leaves in a local park, the comforting smell of woodsmoke on a winter evening, the taste of a favorite summer town treat, or the morning sound of neighborhood birds? We invite interpretations of sensory experiences in all media. While we love art featuring Lexington and Arlington specifically, but we welcome all submissions exploring sensory themes! Selected works will be displayed at either LexArt’s Molly Nye Gallery or ACA’s Shaira Ali Gallery, creating a dual-town celebration of what makes our region an exciting place to live and create. Key Exhibition Details Exhibition Dates: January 9 – March 7, 2027 Submission Deadline: December 3, 2026 Eligibility: Artists of all ages (Youth: 5–15 | Adults: 16+) Important Dates & Locations LexArt (Molly Nye Gallery — Lexington, MA) Drop-off: January 4–5, 2027 Gallery Opens: January 9, 2027 Opening Reception: Sunday, January 10, 2027 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Arlington Center for the Arts (Shaira Ali Gallery — Arlington, MA) Drop-off: December 14–19, 2026 (9:00 AM – 6:00 PM) Gallery Opens: January 9, 2027 Opening Reception: Friday, January 29, 2027 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM How to Submit Please prepare your entry and submit before the December 3, 2026 deadline. Adults 16+ Submission Link and Youth ages 5–15 Submission Link (Youth Submission Fee Payment link) Whether you are a seasoned adult artist or a budding youth creator, we cannot wait to see how you bring the sights, sounds, and textures of your community to life.