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The Umbrella Academy in Concord February 28 - March 20 For 2024, we're delighted to welcome you back to our studios and beautifully renovated galleries! The Umbrella Arts Center is home to more than 60 working artists skilled in a variety of fine and applied arts including ceramics, glass, fiber arts, jewelry making, illustration, mixed-media, painting, photography, printmaking, illustration, sculpture, woodworking, writing and more. Since the organization's founding Studio Artists have been at the heart of making this facility a community asset and wellspring of creative activity. Our annual Open Studios is an incredible opportunity to meet our artists, learn about their process, and share in celebrating their work. FEATURING Kaleidoscope: Changing as We Change exhibition in the Allie Kussin Main Gallery February 28 - March 20 New Work by Umbrella Studio Artists, inspired by the poem Kaleidoscope by fellow Studio Artist Max Payne Kaleidoscope;changing as we change;rearranging colors;dark and light;as patterns disappear then reappear in different formsin the spiral game of light;changing as we change;the patterns of our lives,our art refinedin the kaleidoscopeof time.            —Max Payne https://theumbrellaarts.org/studio-arts/open-studios

The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston From tradition to trendsetting Today, South Korea is a cultural superpower—a global trendsetter producing award-winning films like Parasite, riveting dramas like Squid Game, and chart-topping music by K-pop groups such as BTS and BLACKPINK. But behind the country’s meteoric rise to the world stage—a phenomenon known as the Korean Wave, or hallyu—is the story of remarkable resilience and innovation. Just a century ago, Korea was in search of a new national identity, following its occupation by Japan and the Korean War. Harnessing cutting-edge technology, the country has rapidly transformed its economy and international reputation. At the same time, its creative outputs are deeply rooted in its past, with many contemporary artists, filmmakers, musicians, and fashion designers paying tribute to traditional values and art forms dating back to Korea’s dynastic kingdom days. “Hallyu! The Korean Wave” features approximately 250 objects—costumes, props, photographs, videos, pop culture ephemera, and contemporary works. Among the highlights are outfits worn by different generations of K-pop idols, dresses by couture designer Park Sohee and Next in Fashion winner Minju Kim, a large-scale needlework designed by South Korean artist Kyungah Ham and made by anonymous embroiderers from North Korea, and pieces exploring the Korean American experience by Timothy Hyunsoo Lee and Julia Kwon. Additionally, the exhibition showcases objects from the MFA’s own renowned collection of Korean art, from examples of the iconic moon jar and hanbok to an elaborately decorated gilt bronze case for sutras, the sacred Buddhist texts. Join us on an immersive and multisensory journey through a fascinating history, and celebrate a vibrant creative force that bridges cultural, societal, and linguistic divides and continues to reach new heights today. https://www.mfa.org/exhibition/hallyu-the-korean-wave

Exhibition Dates: Feb 22 - Mar 22 Concord Art Carole Farnsworth Rabe I receive my inspiration from intense observation of the things around me, exploring how the human eye perceives the things around us, and how the hand and the heart work to put the image on canvas. My imagery is personal; I need some connection to my subject matter in order for me to claim it in a painting. The way light reflects on a countertop or hits the side of a chair is the spark that gets the painting started. My paintings are about the relationship between the colors, shapes, and values that are created by the color of light. It’s a wonderful feeling when the reality of the painting takes on a life of its own and exists on its own apart from the objects observed. It seems like such a simple thing, but there is something magical and transcendent about this aspect of representation that has a very strong power for me. Christiane Corcelle My art is a spontaneous and intuitive process that involves painting, collage, de-collage, scraping, sanding, and layering. I build depth and history by repeating these steps, creating a dynamic interplay between addition and subtraction. Inspired by my love of nature, the memories of my travels, and the beauty found in everyday life, each piece becomes a textured tapestry that tells a unique visual story. Viewers are invited to embark on their own interpretative journey through the layers of meaning embedded within each piece. https://concordart.org/exhibition/chasing-color-christiane-corcelle-carole-rabe/

Exhibition Dates: Feb 22 - Mar 22 Concord Art Juried by Candice Smith Corby Candice Smith Corby is an artist, professor and the Director of the Carol Calo Gallery in the Visual and Performing Arts Department at Stonehill College. Interested in connecting the poetics of contemporary image-making with historical methods and materials, she is a Massachusetts Cultural Council 2008 Fellow and 2014 Finalist in painting, received a 2013 Awesome Foundation grant, was the 2018 Fruitlands Museum Visiting Artist, and was a 2022 Massachusetts National Museum of Women Women to Watch finalist. Her 2023 exhibition with collaborating artist William Pettit, Now and Soon and Somehow Forever, at the New Bedford Whaling Museum will be re-featured at the Ellen Miller Gallery in Jan-Feb, 2024 and she will be part of the 2024 group show Artist/Curator/Curator/Artist at Suffolk University. https://concordart.org/exhibition2/members-juried-2-collage-crafts-drawing-graphics-mixed-media-photography-printmaking/

The Nature of Imperfection: Jewelry and Adornment The Nature of Imperfection: Jewelry and Adornment is a juried call for entries that embraces the concept of imperfections and inconsistencies in works of art. Makers are encouraged to submit examples offering a range of perspectives on this topic. Works that investigate aspects of the human condition, natural phenomena, and pattern disruptions, for example, merely are suggestions for a subject that has many points of entry. The subject of imperfection is a core tenet of the Society of Arts and Crafts, Boston, which was founded in 1897 to support hand craftsmanship in a rapidly industrializing world. Applicants may be inspired by the art theorist John Ruskin, who first articulated concepts of the arts and crafts movement, writing “No human face is exactly the same in its lines on each side, no leaf perfect in its lobes, no branch in its symmetry. All admit irregularity as they imply change; and to banish imperfection is to destroy expression, to check exertion, to paralyze vitality (source).” Note to artists/makers: Please do not be discouraged if your ideal materials/methods/mediums are not listed here. Our interpretation of jewelry is wide-ranging, and adornment can be almost anything that rests or is placed on the body. How you interpret that is up to you. Show us something interesting. We hope you will surprise us. Entrants will select up to two (2) categories for consideration: Metalwork: Includes jewelry made primarily from metals such as gold, silver, copper, brass, and others. Entries may range from traditional metalworking techniques to contemporary approaches. Mixed Media: Combines different materials in their jewelry creations. This category might include pieces that incorporate metals, polymer clay,  gemstones, beads, fibers, wood, or other nature-based or unconventional materials. Enamelwork: Specifically for jewelry that features the art of enameling. Upcycled or Recycled Materials: The focus is on sustainable jewelry made from recycled or upcycled materials. This category promotes eco-friendly practices and creativity in repurposing materials. Cultural/Traditional: Celebrate jewelry that draws inspiration from specific cultures or traditions. This category may include pieces that reflect the artist’s heritage or explore cultural themes. *Selected pieces will be shown in the SA+C online gallery. All selected artists will be featured on SA+C social media, on the website and in our eNewsletter (sent to 10,000+ recipients). One artist will be awarded a $1,000 grant to inspire their continued work. Plans for an in-person exhibition will be announced at a later date. Work should have been made within the last five (5) years. Dates January 15, 2023 – March 15, 2024 Jurying March 16-25, 2024 Announcements: Friday, March 29, 2024 Jurors Robert K. Liu Ph.D, Co-Editor, Ornament Magazine Bella Neyman, Co-Founder, NYC Jewelry Week Lynn Batchelder, Contemporary Jewelry Artist Entry Fee $30.00 Image RequirementsSubmit up to three (3) pieces, with a full and detail image of each piece. Photographs should be JPEG or TIFF files sized at a minimum of 4 x 6 inches and (at least) 300 dpi and will be uploaded online. Eligibility This international call is open to both emerging and established makers. Jury Process Jurors will evaluate the submissions based on creative approaches to the theme, craftsmanship, technical proficiency, aesthetics, and other considerations as determined by the jury. https://societyofcrafts.org/sac-call-for-entry-1/ www.instagram.com/societyofcrafts Hashtag Suggestions: #societyofartsandcrafts #finecraft #jewelry #jewelryart #jewelryartist #adornments #imperfection #embraceimperfection #metalwork #mixedmedia #enamwelwork #upcycledmaterials #traditionaljewelry #culturaljewelry #callforentry #callforart #makersgonnamake #makers #artist #contemporarycraft #contemporaryart #contemporaryartist #opencallforentry

The Equinox marks the movement from winter into spring and we feel this as the passage of darkness to light. Let this transition inspire you to create a work for NESA’s Fourth Annual Online Exhibition and join us on the 19th. Juror Laisun Keane is the gallerist owner of LaiSun Keane, a contemporary art gallery located in the Sowa Art District in Boston, MA. Born during the Covid19 pandemic, the gallery provides a platform for non-mainstream voices as well as a strong focus on producingonline content and new ways of art presentation and art sales through price transparency. The stable of artists who exhibit at LaiSun Keane consists of both local and international artists, and the gallery mounts eight to nine virtual and in-person exhibitions annually. Exhibition and Call Dates February 1, 2024 — Call opens February 28, 2024 — Submission Deadline March 10, 2024 — Notification email to the artists March 19, 2024 – 7pm EST— Online opening reception with 3 award winners announced Zoom Link to be posted March 1, 2024 June 1, 2024 — The People’s Choice Award posted This exhibition is an open call to NESA members and non-members. The submitted works should be inspired by the theme and title. Images must include a description of the work and how it relates to the theme in order to be accepted. In addition, each submission must include: Title, Materials, Description/statement, Price/NFS Entry Fee$20 for up to 3 images for members$45 for up to 3 images for non members. Awards There will be 4 awards of $150 each.3 will be awarded by the juror and one will be The People’s Choice Award. https://nesculptors.org/exhibit/the-equinox-passage-of-dark-to-light-nesas-fourth-annual-online-exhibition/

Jan 6 - Feb 4, 2024 11am-5pm Tue-Sun Opening Reception: Sat, Jan 13, 2024; 2:30 - 5 pm Doug Masury Workshop - Exploring Color: Sat, Jan 13, 1 pm Weaving & Fiber Arts OPEN STUDIO: Sat, Jan 13, 2:30-5pm Krysten Morganti Spinning Demo: Sat Jan 27, 11-12:30 pm Exploring the World of Fibers, 2024 celebrates fiber arts and fiber artists from New England and throughout the Northeast. The exhibit was juried by Jennifer Swope, David and Roberta Logie Curator of Textiles at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Accepted Artists list HERE Opening Reception Photos taken by Tom Whelan

Two $7,000 Travel Scholarships for Women in 2024 Grantor The Women’s Travel Club (WTC) is an organization that five Boston women established in 1934 “to promote intelligent travel and exploration by women” and “to provide help to other women travelers.” Today, the WTC has nearly 80 members in the Greater Boston area. Every other year the Club awards Travel Scholarships to two women for whom travel is critical for their interests and professional goals. The Club will award two Travel Scholarships in April 2024. Each Scholarship will be $7,000. Eligibility The Club selects candidates on the basis of the compelling nature of their projects in all the arts and sciences. . There are no restrictions with regard to the destination, interests, the age of the applicant or academic background.. Recent Travel Scholars have included  a PhD candidate studying chimpanzee behavior, a ministerial candidate studying nude protests by rural Nigerian women, and an applicant studying homelessness in Vatican City. Applications There is no formal application material. Instead, each applicant should submit to the Committee Chair by email (denbien@aol.com). A one-page proposal that includes a budget and, if it is larger than $7,000, proof of additional funding. A one-page account of personal background and travel interest. Exhibits may be included. Two supporting letters, emailed directly to the Committee Chair. Finalists must appear in person for a personal interview with the Committee in March of 2024. Applications for a 2024 Travel Scholarship should be sent to the WTC Travel Scholarship Committee Chair (see below). They must be received no later than February 15, 2024. In February, the Committee will review the applications, In March of 2024, the committee will interview the finalists and soon afterward it will make its decisions. The two Scholars selected will meet WTC members at the Club’s meeting on May 15, 2024. Also, each Scholar will be required to sign an agreement to give a brief presentation about her completed project at the WTC meeting on May 15, 2024. All Women’s Travel Club records, including records of Travel Scholars, ultimately reside in the archives of the Schlesinger Library at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, Harvard University. Denise R. Bienfang, Chair, Women’s Travel Club Scholarship Committee       denbien@aol.com https://www.womenstravelclub.org/scholarships

The Lexington Field and Garden Club is seeking 6 artists to paint en plein air at their 2024 Garden Tour - Lexington Gardens Blossom on June 8 with a rain date of June 9. Any one interested should contact Regina Sutton at reginasutton0@gmail.com Artists only need to bring their easel, paints, chair, and refreshments. There will be 2 sessions:  AM and PM. Garden assignments will be made in April 2024.

In preparation for the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, the Town of Lexington invites community members to reflect on ways to honor and memorialize this history. Preparing for the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington, the Lex250 Commission is working with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council to commission a public commemorative art piece. In the early hours of April 19, 1775, the Battle of Lexington is remembered as the site of the first shot of the Revolutionary War. In this process, Lex250 Commission invites community members and artists to reflect on the significance of this specific history. The proposed monument location is in Belfry Hill, south of the historic Lexington Battle Green. As of July 2023, MAPC began working with Lex250 Commission and the Town of Lexington to broaden regional stakeholder engagement. Throughout the project, MAPC will support the development of a call for artists, including developing project advisors and technical advisors and the selection of monument concept by April 2024. This involvement stands on the foundations of MAPC's prior projects and experience from the City of Lynn and Salem and adapting that process to the specific needs and considerations related to commemorative public artwork, drawing on lessons from the Public Art/Public Memory Discussion Series of 2020. If you are interested in this topic and want to engage with the process, please contact MAPC's Regional Arts and Culture Planner II, Abbey Judd at ajudd@mapc.org. Call for Art Link Submission Application Link

A warm welcome to our newest members of the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association® family! The NARM Association now has a total of 1,356 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. https://viewer.joomag.com/narm-quarterly-winter-2023/0933927001701116291?short&

Opening Reception: Saturday, October 28, 4pm-6pm Housing Round Table: November 2, 5pm-7pm LexHAB ‘HOME’ Fundraiser: November 16, 5:30pm-7:30pm LexHAB, an affordable housing organization, and LexArt, announce an exciting new collaboration that links both missions: an art exhibition, titled ‘HOME’, from October 28 through November 19, 2023 at the Nye Gallery in Lexington, MA. HOME will focus on the theme of ‘home’ and the role of housing in our lives. Whether it is a physical place or an idea, ‘home’ can mean something different at each stage of life and varies by culture and geography. Housing as shelter is a universal human need that is inaccessible for too many, locally and globally. A shelter is a need, a house can be a haven, a nest can be empty, a home can be inhabitable: climate change, income inequality, racism, violence, love, community, and family are just a few of the factors that impact our concept of home and our ability to attain and maintain a home. All submitted works of art share this perspective on the notion of ‘home’. Accepted Artisits in the show click here For more information about LexHAB click here HOME at First Parish: The HOME show has partner with First Parish in Lexington to showcase some of the submitted artwork. To view the artwork, please come during these dates and times: Friday, October 20th: Voices on the Green 7pm ($20 general admission) Thursday, November 2nd from 9 am-12 pm Thursday, November 9th from 9 am-12 pm Thursday November 16th from 9 am-12 pm note: enter through the back of the Parish and ring the door bell Accepted Artists at First Parish click here Juror: Sarah Morrison, award-winning artist whose work includes painting, printmaking and collage. Sarah is the Executive Director of LexHAB and a member of LexArt. Image: Karla Quattrocchi courtesy of 13Forest Gallery Opening Reception Photos taken by Nicole Mordecai

As one of the busiest public library buildings in Massachusetts, our two galleries are highly sought after, well-loved by library patrons and prominently located on the first floor. We welcome applications from New England region artists showing works that are compatible with the Walker Display system. Artists from a variety of ethnicities and life experiences are encouraged to apply. Please assure your submission is received by 11:59pm on Friday, December 8, 2023. Results will be released by Friday, February 9, 2024 for July - December 2024 shows. For information contact the administration office at admin@newtonfreelibrary.net. Please feel free to forward and share this message! Application: https://newtonfreelibrary.net/about/more-information/art-exhibits/artist-application/

Annual KCSB Exhibition Making Paper, Sewing Seeds, Considering Our Environment The Inspiring Work of Jongkuk Lee October 7 - 22, 2023 11am-5pm Tue-Sun Reception Saturday, October 7th, from 3-5 pm LexArt welcomes Jongkuk Lee, a very special guest artist from South Korea. In partnership with the Korean Cultural Society of Boston, the Molly Harding Nye gallery at LexArt will feature Lee’s works of Han-ji, traditional Korean handmade Mulberry paper. Responsible for rekindling the Han-ji tradition in his rural village of Bulat in Cheongju, Jongkuk Lee cultivates and cuts Mulberry trees, strips and pounds the bark, prepares his own lye, glue, dye and mordant from locally sourced plants, and then fabricates traditional Korean forms such as lacquered vessels and trays, fans, lanterns, bags and baskets, as well as painting on his hand-made paper. The Lexington Arts and Crafts Society is excited to recognize the efforts of a fellow artisan on the other side of the world, working to preserve traditional craft. Learn more about KCSB There will be an artist’s talk the week prior to the exhibit opening, Thursday evening October 5th, 7pm. The artist will lead a Korean Fan workshop, Friday, October 6th. You may register here: https://www.lexart.org/event-details/han-ji-fan-workshop-with-jongkuk-lee Tiktok video of the show: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8kxAbF7/