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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

We invite you to join us for our 2024 Creative Process - Portfolio Review session on 05/18 from 12:30-3:30 pm, where you can register to receive great feedback about your artwork by professional working artists. All participants will submit their preferred time, mediums in their body of work, and goals for the review to be paired with a reviewer. In each 30 minute session reviewers will ask participants about what they are currently working on, their history with their own art, and what their goals are for their artist practice and work moving forward. Reviewers discuss directly with you to discuss work brought in, and your ideas moving forward. This is open to all NAC students and members, and our local community! Whether you want to hear your work reviewed by one of your favorite NAC instructors, have a large body of work you would like feedback on, or are feeling like you are experiencing a creative block, our esteemed review panel will work with you and your needs. Participants will leave their 30 minute review session with the following: Receive clear recommendations and suggestions to make your overall portfolio stronger, and also targeting specific parts of works brought in as needed. An open space where you can discuss current ideas/recent body of work, and any concerns, creative blocks, or challenges faced that may be impacting your portfolio that you would like advice on. Advice on how to make your artwork as presentable as possible for gallery opportunities, and promoting your art via artist’s website, social media, etc. For more info please click: Creative Process Portfolio Review Day (newartcenter.org)

Queer Open Studios @ Night will be an evening of art-sharing, live performances, vendors, and pride related crafts! The event will take place on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 from 6-10PM, and is free and open to all ages. If you are a local artist, vendor, or musician, we encourage you to apply below! All applicants will be reviewed and selected by New Art staff running Queer Open Studios Night. Staff will reach out to applicants as applications are received. Please click here for more info and to apply: Call for Art: Queer Open Studios @ Night - New Art Center in Newton

Mar 23 - Apr 21, 2024 Opening Reception: Sun, Mar 24, 2024; 2- 5 pm Workshop: Sat, April 6th, 2024; 1-3pm https://www.lexart.org/event-details/waste-material-cordage-basic-techniques-and-uses Workshop: Sat, April 13th, 2024, 10-4pm https://www.lexart.org/event-details/trash-to-treasure Curatorial Statement: The environmental crisis is multifactorial: consumerism, pollution, extreme weather, loss of biodiversity, and other catastrophes - too complex, too intertwined, but above all, too urgent. A collective problem that requires collective solutions. As individuals, we wonder, “How can I contribute to the solution?” The featured eco-minded artists, members of i3C (inspiring Change for the Climate Crisis) Artists Group and Guests, respond by working with rejected materials, such as beach debris, plastic waste, or repurposed textiles. They dare to reinvent the life of waste, transforming these society rejections into reminders of what we need to save. Join our conversation: change is not only possible but also a necessary and powerful element for critical environmental transformation. TikTok Video of the Exhibit: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTL98dYf5/