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Free & Not A Slave: The Legacy of Margaret Tulip is a multi-media installation that invites visitors to engage with historic questions about Black history and women’s history through the lens of the arts. Margaret Tulip was an 18th century Lexingtonian with Black and Indigenous ancestry who lived before, during and after the Battle of Lexington. She was a woman, mother, and grandmother who experienced periods of enslavement as a child and adult, followed by legally attaining her freedom, then was “unjustly taken” and re-enslaved by a community member from a prominent family. Margaret pursued her freedom in the courts, lost in the first round, appealed, and won. As LexSeeHer works to make women visible, they are collaborating with LexArt and Lexington Historical Society during Black History Month to launch a year-long exploration of Margaret Tulip's life, her community and her legacy. Works on display include “A Dress For Margaret”, the interactive “Tied To Her Apron Strings”, “I, Too, Am A Child”, “Depositions: For And Against”, “Desk Set”, “Silhouettes” and 2021 Women’s Visibility Banners honoring Sylvia Ferrell-Jones, Leona Martin, and Mary Elizabeth Bibb as well as other African American Lexingtonian women. Co-Curators: Amelia Worthy, Celeste Freeman, Jessie Steigerwald Collaborators: LexSeeHer, LexArt, Lexington Historical Society Contributors: LexSeeHer’s Research Team members & Textile Team Photos taken by Nicole Mordecai

Featuring the work of students from Bedford, Burlington, Lexington, Waltham, and Winchester high schools, this exhibit showcases the creativity and innovation of area students and high school art programs and helps raise funds for our high school scholarship program. All the sales proceeds from our gallery gift shop went to support our annual cash awards to graduating seniors pursuing careers in the arts. Photos taken by Nicole Mordecai

A celebration of Earth Day: Representational and Abstract Work by New England Artists on Nature, the Environment, and Conservation The Natural Visions show focused on 2- and 3-dimensional work that relates to nature, the environment, and conservation. Work can be representational or abstract in any medium and any material, natural, man-made, or recycled. Sculpture, painting, watercolor, woodwork, jewelry, ceramics, fiber, decorative arts, and photography are all showcase. List of Artist and Artwork in the exhibit: Alice Abrams Mr. Frog, Elisa Adams The Future, Elisa Adams The Universe, Elisa Adams Majestic, Amy Aker Bee's Here Now, Stevie Leigh Andrascik Garbage Bin, Paul Angiolillo Seedling, Paul Angiolillo A Hungry Chick, Elizabeth Arnold Sidestep Bubble Cuff, Elizabeth Arnold Rising Bubbles Necklace, Peter Bain Winter Birches, Katharine Baker-Carr Spring Snapper, Joan Baldwin Marsh Litter, Susan Barahal Shell, Susan Barahal Drift, Robin Brooks Coastal Elements, Robin Brooks Swimmer, Niels Burger Shadows in Blue, Niels Burger Bloodlines, Son-Mey Chiu Goldfish, Jin Chyung Trees in December, Jin Chyung Gingko Leaves on the Ground, Jin Chyung Pink and Peach Flowers, Judith Cooper Seeded Cocoon, Cathy Cote Summer Showoffs, Nancy Crasco Stones and Seagrass, Anne DeBenedictis Sunning, Gary Duehr Arctic, Stan Eichner Balanced Rock, Ellen Fisher Across the Pond, Ellen Fisher On the Ridge, Richard Fishman DR Trees, Ellen Foust Bullough's Pond: Early Fall Clouds Rolling In, Nancy French Bark, Maria Frohman Reaching High, Maria Frohman Carey, Jennifer Fuchel Bee Keeper, Erik Gehring An Island Framed, Erik Gehring Paperbark Maple, Jill Goldman-Callahan Glacier Shift, Jill Goldman-Callahan Prevail, Jill Goldman-Callahan Earth Exhales, Stephan Goldstein Kelp, Stephan Goldstein Pinon Pine, Deadhorse Point State Park UT Tamara Gonda Res Forest, Maria Green A Maine Moment, Carol Anne Grotrian Rushes & Slow Ripples, Carol Anne Grotrian Chasm Lake, Helen Hankin Patterns, Louise Hara Furling Unfurling, George Herman A Brook (summer), George Herman Vernal (winter), Cindy Kennelly Butterfly Bowl, June Lee Hummingbirds, Deborah Lewis Menotomy Blue, Madeleine Lord Polar Melt, Terri McEleney Changing Seasons, Susan McFarlane Connections, Susan McFarlane Amber Waves, Terri McEleney Path into the Woods, Peggy McWade Running Free, Jessica Melton Rusting Away, Jessica Melton Eastern Cottonwood Study, Marcia Miller The Leaves Hide Treasures, Ann Miller East Street Maple, Marcia Miller The Bird with the Golden Legs, Marcia Miller Cultivating Patience, Nicole Mordecai Wild Turkey Feathers, Lisa Nelson Eastern Mud Salamander, Bruce Neumann Mobile, Andrea Olmstead The Procession Andrea Olmstead Ascendancy, Carla Osberg Satori, Carla Osberg Beach Forest, Hackett Paul Mother and Calf, Julie Peck Gray Coast, Julie Peck Rhode Island Cliffwalk, Julie Peck West Virginia, Minna Rothman Migration 2015: Integration Nan Rumpf Eco-Tainment, Meryl Ruth Felted Owl Quilt, Meryl Ruth Tesserae in Refracted Light, an Art Quilt, Meryl Ruth Ra-ta-tat Tea, a Ceramic Teapot, Karin Samatis Octopus Garden with Donuts, Cynthia Samuelson Bird Spa, Leslie Schomp Chicken Girl with Fox Fur ,Fay Senner Untitled, Sonal Shah The Marsh, Stephanie Shore What If?, Stephanie Shore O Canada!, Beryl Simon Frog Pendant, Beryl Simon Endangered: Koala, Ellen Solari Nested #6, Ellen Solari Nested #2, Sharon Stafford Opened, Sharon Stafford Copperseed Pods, Margaret Stevens Glass Raindrop, Rose Walsh-Cooke Marconi Beach, Tom Whelan Reflections, Snow, Ripples, Janis Wisniewski You Caught My Eye, Karen Yi Garden Dreams, Rochelle Zohn Gnarle Photos of artwork in the show taken by the artist themselves Opening Reception photos taken by Nicole Mordecai

LexArt pays tribute to and celebrate our nonagenarian members. Crafts men and women still learning, making art, sparking joy and mentoring others into their nineties. This show shared in the work of our nine senior most members, representing six centuries of art-making and the practice of art and fine craft at the community level, that speaks of the history, devotion and passion of the Lexington Arts and Crafts Society. Photos Taken by Matthew Siegal of Mardy Rawls and her work Photos take by Nicole Mordecai and Matthew Siegal of Peggy McWade and her artwork Photos Taken by Matthew Siegal of SareSue Pennell and her artwork Photos taken by Matthew Siegal of Mildred Bartee and her artwork Photos taken by Matthew Siegal of Will Hunt and his artwork Photos Taken by Matthew Siegal, Nicole Mordecai, and Ellen Floust of Wilda Ward and her artwork Photos taken by Jane Chin's family Photos taken by Joan Hart and Rhona Barlevy of Cora Pucci and her artwork Photos taken by Matthew Siegal and Nicole Mordecai of Pam Hollocher and her artwork Photos of Opening Reception taken by Ellen Foust

This show is a celebration of the New England shoreline and coastal way of life using painting as the medium. The focus is on traditional ways of life and the beauty of the New England coast. List of Artist and Artwork: AbdurRahim Gray-Untitled Ann Miller-Port Clyde Co-Op Road Ann Miller- Nantucket Sand Road Cynthia Samuelson-Gloucester Deck Denise Kracz-Ebb and Flow Fred Augenstern- Beached Buoy Heidi (Caswell) Zander- August Heat Heidi (Caswell) Zander-White Wharf Playtime Hilary Baldwin-Over the Dunes HIlary Bruel-Clark's Island IX Iris Osterman-Tidal Flat Jill Pottle-Firehouse at Little Deer isle Jill Pottle-Clam Factory Jill Goldman-Callahan By Distances Become Jin Chyung-Flowers on the Cape Joanne D.Donovan-Trapped Karen Berman-Mulligan-Open Ocean Karin Samatis-Sea Gull Hotel Truro, MA Katalin Spang-Harbor in Gloucester Kathy Edmonston-Bog Road Kay Hudgins-Refuge Morning Laura Menucci-Summer Days Lisa Nelson-Competing Coastlines Madeleine Lord-Beach Walk Marcia Cooper-Handstand Palmira Pena-Spring Mornings Palmira Pena-Dreamy Sunset Patricia McCarthy-Catching the Wind Patricia McCarthy-Beach Pines Paul George-Off the Coast Ponnapa Prakkamakul- Pioneer Priscilla Levesque-Kayak Ramp Richard Dorbin-The Tides That Bind Richard Dorbin-Beacon Blues Rose Walsh-Cooke-Tug Boat Racing Rose Walsh-Cooke-Dock Jumping Sandra Kavanaugh-Cobalt Ocean Sarah Morrison-Beached Urchins Sarah Gerould-Wingaersheek Rock Sarah Morrison- Marginal Way Shubhra Chandra-Legs Underwater Sudakshina Bhattacharya-Portland Head Light Sudakshina Bhattacharya-NE Coastline at a Glance Susan McFarlane-Friends Susan McFarlane- Along the Way Photos taken by the artists Photos taken by Nicole Mordecai during Opening Reception

Celebrating the life and Legacy of Robert Cataldo

Optimism is a regional juried exhibit of exceptional work by New England polymer artists that explores optimism in all its forms---a personal positive outlook, a community-wide response to challenging times, reflection on the past, joy in the moment, hope for the future. The exhibit was juried by Kathleen Dustin, widely recognized as one of the world's leading polymer clay artists. Kathleen Dustin has been a pioneer, an educator, and source of inspiration for those interested in this emerging medium. Selected work will reflect the excellence, range, and diversity of the New England polymer community. List of Artist and Artwork Deena Dubin: Spring Flowers Fantasy Necklace, Denise Fitzsimmons: Safe at New Home: Denise Fitzsimmons: Anxiety Mask, Denise Fitzsimmons:Out of the Blues, Denise Fitzsimmons: Golden Debris, Denise Fitzsimmons: No Matter What, Karen Swiech: Happy Surprise Box Karen Swiech: Teacup, Karen Swiech: Souvenir Mural, Karen Swiech: Construction Badge, Karen Swiech: Souvenir Mural Bowl, Kathleen Dustin: Silk Road Handbag, Kathleen Dustin: Silk Road Earrings- Kathmandu, Kathleen Dustin: Silk Road Earrings - Istanbul, Kathryn Corbin: After the Storm - a vase, Kathryn Corbin: A Pond to Ponder, Kathryn Corbin: Leap of Faith Kathryn Corbin: It's Complicated - a reversible neckpiece, Laurie Lloyd: Spring Starts Here, Laurie Lloyd: Ellie T, Lee Johnson: Emerging, Lee Johnson: Bursting Forth, Libby Mills: Bells Dance, Libby Mills: Mod Flower Party, Libby Mills: Mod Sampler, Libby Mills: Quilt Play, Libby Mills: Threads, Linda Leach: Searching, Linda Leach: Happy Fields, Linda Leach: Sun Searching, Linda Leach: Sunflowers, Lynne Sole: Chain necklace, Lynne Sole: Asymmetric lentil bead and wire necklace, Lynne Sole: Under The Sea Mosaic, Marcia Miller: Paradox Pendant, Marcia Miller: Rainforest Pendant, Marie Harriman: White Bubbles, Mark Goldwater: The Spotted Cat, Marsha Firestone , Nancy Nearing: Reach, Nancy Nearing: Bloom, Paula Lewis: Felted Beads with polymer clay beaded accents, Paula Lewis: Ode to Ukraine, Paula Lewis: Wearable Vessel, Paula Lewis: Human Race, Paula Lewis: Shades of Black to White woven bead necklace, Seana Bettencourt: Tropical Zen Bowl, Susan Boecke: Monarch Brooch, Susan Boecke: Viking wrapped blue polymer set Photos taken by the artists Photos by Nicole Mordecai

The New England Sculptors Association was founded in 1948. NESA has over 150 professional sculptor members, emerging sculptors and Friends of NESA from 7 states. Although the Association has no brick and mortar presence, they partner with local galleries, museums, historical sites, and communities to bring sculpture in all its amazing forms to the public, living up to their tagline of “bringing sculptures to communities”. LexArt, under the leadership of new Executive Director Matthew Siegal, has reinvigorated and expanded its mission of community arts and so found a partnership with NESA a natural fit. Siegal contacted Elisa Adams, the president of NESA,and invited NESA to host a show. Summer Surprise will feature contemporary sculpture created exclusively by NESA members. The exhibition will be open from July 16th through August 7th. The exhibition was juried by fellow local sculptors and LexArt patrons, Alison Lauriat and Molly Nye, along with Matthew Siegel. It includes 35 works by 23 artists, including Turkish Towel by Josie Dellenbaugh, evoking lazy summer days at the beach, and Leaves of Grass by Cassie Doyon, with the brilliant colors of the season. List of Artists and Artwork: Adams Elisa: Involution Adilman David: Melissa Adilman David: Is It You Alemany Anthony: Sam Sketch #1 Barahal Susan: Amorphous Cohn Bill: Corn Bundle Dellenbaugh Josie:Turkish Towel Dikareva Natasha: Listen Europe Doyon Cassie: Leaves of Grass Harding Kimberly: Empty Nest Harding Kimberly: Joys and Sorrows Kawada Janet: Entangled Kovacevic Daniel: Untitled Libby Bette Ann: Moon Gate Libby Bette Ann: Queen Amenenhet’s Secret Lorieo Jacqueline: Positive/Negative Noir Lorieo Jacqueline: Torso Myers Dan: Metamorphosis Myers Dan: Faith Hope Love Myers Dan: Angel of Peace and Grace Plaisted Chris: Perception Ross Gloria: Boomerang Vase Shaw George: Untitled 4 Spampinato Peter: A Leap of Faith Te Paske Derrick: Desperate Measures #6 Te Paske Derrick: Sex Pot XIII: ABYSS Te Paske Derrick: Coil Tuck Rebecca Mc: Gee Giacometti's Hat Weinstein Al: Pesce Weinstein Al: Ontogeny Weinstein Al: Harmony Wholey Mark: Follow Your Heart Wholey Mark: Diary Zampino Daniel: Singer's Embrace Zibit Melanie: Embrace Photos taken by the artists Photos by Nicole Mordecai

List of Artists Andy Morelein, Ania Gilmore, Catherine Min, Dallae Kang, Ellen Schön, Erica Licea-Kane, Haekyung Choi, Heung Hae Lee, Jaeok Lee, Jin Chyung, Jongeun Gina Lee, Kyungmin Park, Myung Urso, Peter Haines, Sang Jun Park, Sang-Jeong Min, Soo Rye Yoo, Yoahn Han, Young Kim Shin, Younglsheen Jhe

In Celebration of Black History Month In collaboration with LexSeeHer, whose mission is to make women visible, Putting Black Women on the Map, pays tribute to the contributions made by Black women across 300+ years of Lexington history. The exhibition will examine the legacies of Margaret Tulip, a freed slave, re-enslaved, who went to court to win back her freedom, Phebe Banister Burdoo, a free woman of color whose son fought in the battle of Lexington, Mary Elizabeth Miles Bibb, the first African American woman to graduate from the Lexington Normal School, an abolitionist, educator and journalist. Photos of the opening taken by Nicole Mordecai

Crosscurrents explores the convergence of Chinese and American cultures and how this intersection affects artistic production here in New England. Co-hosted by the Chinese American Association of Lexington (CAAL). LexArt and CAAL share a commitment to providing services that enrich the lives of everyone in Lexington and the surrounding communities. To celebrate the exhibit opening and the Lunar New Year, LexArt and CAAL hosted a festive Chinese New Year Culture Fair on Sunday, January 8. The event featured demonstrations, performances and presentations of traditional Chinese art, calligraphy, clothing and music, including Dough figurines; Chinese Zodiac/Chinese Name Book Mark; Chinese Traditional Paper Cutting; Chinese Calligraphy; Chinese Brush Painting on White Fan; Candied Haws; Chi-pao · Chinese-style cloth & fashion clothing; Chinese Outfits for Children. Watch this video of the event created and reported by the Boston Film Academy. https://www.youtube.com/embed/OKnZk2-RVBU Thanks to our primary sponsor the Lingzi Foundation and to our supporting sponsors: the Foundation for Chinese Performing Arts, EA Education, Richard's Auto Service & Sales, and Seasons Four. List of Artist Xiao Yong Liu, Weipu Chang, Yahong Shen, Mike Mei, Louis Lam, Junyu Cheng, Guochun Wang, Catherine Chan, Daisy Lifton, Son-Mey Chiu, Bouchon Ruan, Alvin Guo Photos taken by Nicole Mordecai

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Pioneer Valley Weavers Two-day Workshop, April 22nd and 23rd, 9AM-4PM All levels welcome and accommodated Florence Civic Center, Florence MA (Florence is part of Northampton, where Webs is located) Cost for both days including handout fee, $225. Lace weaves magically allow the weaver to bend the grid, creating holes to allow air and light to become part of their design. These weaves have been called “plain weave with defects” (Diana Frost), with floats added in one or both directions to pattern the cloth. We will start the workshop with an introductory lecture on the loom-controlled lace weaves, including Huck, Canvas, Swedish Lace, Lace Bronson, and Spot Bronson. We’ll look at how each structure works, plus setts, materials, and weaving tips. There will be a wide variety of samples and pieces to examine. This workshop is a round-robin, on-loom exploration of lace weaves, huck, canvas, Swedish lace, lace Bronson (Atwater-Bronson lace), and spot Bronson. The looms are warped in different lace drafts, in a variety of fibers, grists, and colors. The treadling options for each loom include simple instructions for the person who is trying the structure for the first time, plus intermediate and advanced instructions for those who are more familiar with the particular structure. If time a permits (it is tight in the 2-day version), a half hour exercise for interested intermediate and advanced weavers will demonstrate a quick trick for transferring a profile tie-up to lace weave tie-ups. At the end, we will cut off the warps and discuss the variety of woven samples. To reserve your spot, please contact Ellen Redman: Ellen.redman1@gmail.com