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Welcome Home Curated by Kenny Mascary, Chief of Staff, Boston Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture Arlington Center for the Arts (ACA) seeks submissions to  Welcome Home , an exhibition that captures the complexities of transition, relocation, identity, and community-making in our American culture and, more specifically, as it relates to the tapestry of our region. This exhibit calls upon artists upholding traditional art forms through their perspective as well as artists navigating their personal journeys through their unique approaches to expression. This dynamic exhibit is the curation of not only art, but perspectives- lenses and mirrors- in which to promote engaged learning, compassion, and action with our community members. ​ ACA welcomes all who self-identify as immigrants or first-generation artists living in the Greater Boston area to apply. This exhibition is presented with support from the Arlington Human Rights Commission , who has generously offered to cover the submission fees for the first 10 Arlington residents who submit work . More information on this is available in our submission form.  ​ If you have questions or concerns, please contact Delia Tharnish, Education and Programs Director at delia@acarts.org or at 781-648-6220. Important Dates Deadline to Submit: Friday, December 6, 2024 Announce Selected Art: Monday, December 16, 2024Art Drop Off: Wednesday, January 8, 2025 Exhibition Opens: Thursday, January 16, 2025 Opening Reception: Thursday, January 30, 6pm-7:30 pm Final Day of Exhibition: Wednesday, March 19, 2025 Art Pick up:  Thursday, March 20, 2025 Submission Guidelines Up to 3 works may be submitted per artist There is a $30 submission fee (The  Arlington Human Rights Commission   has generously offered to cover the submission fees for the first 10 Arlington residents who submit work) Written statement about your work is required Creatives must be ages 16 and up Work must be ready to hang, be installed, or be displayed. 2D works must be on canvas or framed with a wire in the back for hanging or it will not be accepted. Specific display needs must be specified and provided by the artist. Site-specific proposals are welcome, but there is no guarantee we can accommodate. Please reach out to delia@acarts.org if you have any questions. There are no size restrictions beyond the height of the gallery walls, which is 6 feet tall. There are limited opportunities for anything taller than 6 feet (see site-specific proposals). Artwork shown at ACA in the past year will not be accepted. About the Curator Kenny Mascary (he/him)   Originally from Haiti, Kenny first arrived in Boston for college in 2004. Kenny then cut his teeth at mission-driven organizations like the West End House Boys and Girls Club, Cambridge Youth Programs, the Cambridge Public Library and more recently, Now + There, before joining the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture as Chief of Staff. ​ As a DJ, therapeutic mentor, film photographer, board certified basketball referee, and plant dad, Kenny is passionate about connecting with communities and individuals that share a passion and excitement around conversations and experiences that open minds and help co-create spaces to celebrate the creative diversity of Boston’s dynamic and ever-changing cultural fabric.

Join Arlington Center for the Arts (ACA) for our 26th annual Arlington Open Studios happening on Saturday, November 9, 2024. This year's event will showcase and support over 80 local artists in our community, with opportunities to purchase work, meet artists, and celebrate creativity in the heart of Arlington.   Artists will be presenting their work at 2 sites in Arlington Center in a range of mediums including painting, photography, fiber, ceramics, glass, fine jewelry, mixed media, printmaking, and sculpture. Arlington Center for the Arts will be featuring exhibitions in the Shaira Ali Gallery and Hallway Gallery along with artist demos and puppet shows! Poetry readings from the Red Letter Poems Project , live music, and even some tasty treats will also be featured throughout this year's event!​ ​ EVENT DETAILS AND LIST OF ARTISTS BELOW! AOS 2024 Locations: Over 80 Artists will be featured across two sites this year: Site #1: Arlington Town Hall | 730 Mass Ave (2 floors!!) Features 40+ Artists on 2 floors Music on the Steps of Town Hall: 11am-12:30pm | Arlington High School (AHS) Music Group 12:30-3:30pm | Spajazzy (Sergio Belotti on Drums and Vocals, Kristi Scaccia on Horn and Vocals, Steve Heck on Piasno and Vocals, Tino D'Agostino on Bass 3:30-5pm | AHS Group #2 ​ Site #2: Arlington Community Center | 27 Maple St (1st Floor) + Arlington Center for the Arts | 20 Academy St (3rd Floor) Features 40+ Artists on the First Floor Food for sale by The Roasted Granola (located at 27 Maple St entrance) Free Puppet Performances by ACA Studio Artist and Board Member Margaret Moody and friends: 11:15am-12:00pm |  Growing Things , an interactive farm fable with Cow and Mouse, who want to learn to plant their favorite foods 2-2:45pm | Taking Turns , a tale of friends Mathilda and Doggy who are thrilled to go to a party with a bouncy house but don’t agree on whose turn is next Ceramics Demo w/ Stella Heinegg  in the ACA Clay Studio, 12-4pm  Members Show: New Perspectives exhibition in the Shaira Ali Gallery (ongoing) In Our Own Backyard exhibition  in the ACA Hallway Gallery (ongoing) ​ + BONUS Robbins Library | 700 Mass Ave Red Letter Poets LIVE! (schedule and poet information below!) https://www.acarts.org/arlington-open-studios

Born in Guangdong, China, Qingxiong Ma started painting and participating in art shows at an early age. Though originally trained in Meteorology at the Qingdao Oceanographic University, Ma never stopped painting at any point in life, and through his father-in-law's influence was able to become very close with many well-known artists in China. These artists include Lu Yan Shao, professor at Zhi Jian College of Fine Art, who had a profound effect on Ma’s artistic development. Over the years, Ma developed his signature style which blends the philosophy and technique of Chinese painting with western art concepts. In the tradition of Chinese brush painting, Ma’s work tells the story of the cycles and rhythms of nature and life, capturing their essence in imagery, in composition and in brushstroke. His work contains traditional Chinese aesthetics in which nature dominates with its grandeur, magnificence and scale dwarfing the human. Tiny, barely visible figures, houses or boats, dot the vast mountainsides and valleys. Insects and flowers are magnified 100 times, so that they fill the composition. However, Ma adds a twist by having many of his images take place in western landscapes, punctuated by his free-form and liberal use of color. Video of the show in the gallery click here

Israeli artist Shamai Gibsh's career as a ceramic artist developed both in the US and Israel, and spread internationally through many symposia, exhibitions, residencies, and workshops. Gibsh is appreciated for his vast knowledge, demonstration and teaching of different firing techniques, as well as for his experience and contribution in the revival of ancient terra sigillata techniques and their adaptation to present time. His art has been shown in galleries and museums all over the world, as well as being privately collected and part of permanent collections in Israel, Asia, Europe and the USA.

Lex Art will feature the work of 93-year-old, long-time Lexington resident, SaraSue Pennell. SaraSue was recognized by the Pastel Society of America, as their 2021 Hall of Fame honoree alongside such art world luminaries as Daniel Chester French, Mary Cassatt and William Merritt Chase. The exhibit will feature a lifetime of SaraSue’s self-portraits, from her early teens to the present.  Her portraits done each year on her birthday – “the Annual Report” – chart her development as an artist, the progression of her life, her shifting moods, and her many, many cats. Intimate and self-reflecting, SaraSue has produced a deeply personal, important, and substantial body of work, now accessible to everyone. It is truly a privilege to be invited into her life, to share her journey, to draw hope and inspiration from her constancy and resolve. Video of the show: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8RoBJAL/

Do you want to take your craft to the next level by incorporating modern digital tools? Have you ever wondered how CNC machines, CAD software, or 3D printers could enhance your creative process? In this presentation, my goal is to: (1) Introduce you to the possibilities of CNC technology, including how to choose the right machine and apply it to your work, (2) Provide a practical introduction to CAD, helping you understand its importance and where to start learning, and (3) Explore how 3D printing can be integrated into your craft to create custom tools, forms, and unique pieces. I hope to inspire and empower you to blend traditional craftsmanship with digital innovation, opening up new possibilities for your creative journey. After the event, please stick around for a social with freshments and discussion of projects and art! John Welch  is a seasoned designer and woodworker with over 20 years of experience in the food production industry, specializing in the design and manufacturing of extrusion dies using tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, MasterCAM, and Fusion 360. A woodworker for over a decade, John transitioned from hobbyist to full-time self-employed woodworker in March 2023. During that time, he also taught spoon carving classes and participated in various markets and fairs, selling handmade wares. Now, he has carved out a niche in creating pasta-related wooden tools, blending traditional woodworking with CNC technology in his North Chelmsford shop. His work has been featured in prominent publications, including Food & Wine , Boston Magazine , Yankee Magazine , Chronicle , Woodcarving Illustrated , and New England Home Magazine . Please click here for the recording of the event

WELCOME! Welcome to our newest members of the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association® family! The NARM Association now has 1,391 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. DON'T LOSE TOUCH! Staff changes are inevitable, but they shouldn't mean that you lose your NARM Association membership. More and more institutions have fallen off the list due to loss of contact and, while we make effort to reconnect with emails and phone calls, we do have to remove members who do not keep their membership current. Make a plan now to pass along any contact information changes to info@narmassociation.org  in case of staff changes, if you do not have one in place already, and your organization will not be in danger of losing your NARM Association membership. HAPPY FALL! Virginia Phillippi Director https://viewer.joomag.com/narm-quarterly-fall-2024/0152956001725623797?short&

July 20 - August 25, 2024 11am-5pm Tue-Sun Opening Reception: Sun, July 21 2-4 pm This exhibit will showcase artists who are passionate about our national dialogue. We seek artwork that challenge norms, ignite conversations, and shed light on diverse political narratives. Join us in creating a space for dialogue and reflection on the major issues of our time and help us answer the question, how can we as artists contribute to actively provoking and engaging an audience to participate in the civic life of the nation. Events: July 21 at 4:00 pm:   We the People,  Artists Activists discussion panel July 25 at 7:00 pm: Art & Activism: the Knit Democracy Together Project Talk: Video Recording Click Here List of Accepted Artists and works Award Winners Best in Show - The Unraveling, Adrienne Sloane For Human Rights - Azul y Blanco: Colores para la Libertad,  Maria Cecilia Orozco For Immigration/Migration: No Importa Donde Vayas, Recuerda de Donde Eres, Liliana Folta For Gun Violence: Jan 1 - July 4, 2001,  Peggie Bouvier Artwork Displayed in the Gallery: Accepted Artwork that is not on display in the Gallery: Due to the limited size of our gallery some of the accepted artwork could not be displayed. All accepted artists have at least one piece hanging in the gallery. We still want to showcase the art not on display here on our website. No Autonomy for You, Gail Smuda More Green Space, Liliana Folta My America, Lisa Rosowsky Never Agian, Lisa Rosowsky BRANDED/In Formation series: #trumptattoos (with makeup), Lisa Rockford No More Dinner, Madeline Lord Just Too Much, Virginia Mahoney Karman in Trans Colored Homemade Prom Dress, from Hanging in the Balance, Zoe Perry-Wood A One-Sided Conversation about Climate Change, Christine Wendel-Farrugia Climbing, RW BaBs “Seeing Red 01.06.2021” #5, RW BaBs Tus Hijos, Llorona, Maria Cecilia Orozco Santifiquen las Fiestas (Cerro Roldan), Maria Cecilia Orozco

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WELCOME! Welcome to our newest members of the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association® family! The NARM Association now has 1,380 locations across North America. The latest NARM Quarterly is now available to meet each of our newest members and find virtual programming that you may want to share with your members. Summer is here, and your members are probably thinking about travel! Now is a perfect time to remind them of the value of NARM reciprocal benefits. Happy Summer! Virginia Phillippi Director Read the Quarterly by clicking here

Humans have been responsible for degradation of our environment and destruction of so much natural habitat. This exhibit gives artists a chance to try and give back to nature, to craft novel wildlife housing and provide new habitat, while showcasing their artistic creativity. Works will be practical to conceptual and will include insect, bird and bat houses to wintering shelters for local mammals. We plan to engage local wildlife organizations and will feature live animal demonstrations! Learn more about initiatives in our community: Save Lexington Wildlife Call for Art for Animal House Submission Registration Page Opening Reception By Nicole Mordecai

Crafting Change NEW LEXART PROGRAMS EXPAND ORGANIZATIONAL REACH By Cassandra Goldwater (Co-Chair of LexArt Board of Directors and Metalworking/Weaving Studio Member) Since 2017, Matthew Siegal, the first full-time executive director of LexArt, has been on a quest to revive and rejuvenate the role of arts and craft into community life in Lexington. After a 33-year career in museums, culminating in 19 years with the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Siegal is using his experience to evolve LexArt from a local art/craft nonprofit with an 80-year history of relying on volunteers to survive, to a thriving resource for arts regionally. “Trying to make the case for the primacy of the arts, and in particular, the primacy of the act of making, and the vast possibilities of making art/craft in a shared environment is a tremendous challenge,” Siegal said. “Art holds such great promise for self-discovery, as therapy, as solace, to communicate and to glean insights, I just want to scream it in the streets." For the full article click here

The Lexington High School Senior Art Show is an annual student-curated event, showcasing graduating seniors’ artistic accomplishments. The exhibition features a broad selection of media, reflecting the students' exploration of ideas and materials in a wide range of art courses, including personal work, that demonstrates their individual creativity and growth as artists. Exhibition Video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZPRKYj3nn/ Closing Reception Photos: Hannah Wolfe

The Cape Cod Museum of Art (CCMoA) and the New England Sculptors Association (NESA) will invite all 3D artists to submit to our second joint Juried Sculpture Exhibition on the 22-acre campus of the Cape Cod Center for the Arts. The 2024 theme is open and will be juried by Benton Jones, Director of Art at the CCMoA and Samuel Tager, Executive Director of the Provincetown Public Art Foundation . This call is for a 13 week indoor exhibition at the CCMoA of 20-25 works. An outdoor juried CCOSI exhibition of sculpture will be occurring concurrently, from April 14 through November 16, 2024. CCOSI 2024 Indoor Exhibition prospectus - final.pdf