Opening Reception and Artist’s Talk Wednesday, February 8, 2023, 5:00pm to 7:00pm Exhibition Dates January 19–February 23 Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston Join us at the artist talk and reception for Derealization: Kurdistan, Art & Memory, an exhibition presented in partnership with Artisans Asylum. Hear from Allston artist Kamal Ahmad about the inspiration and stories …
Exhibition Dates – January 14 through February 26, 2023 The following NESA members were accepted: Karin Stanley David Adilman R.Douglass Rice Tone Orvik Carol Lake Brad Matthews Meredith Bergmann Barbara Fletcher Lisa Barthelson Mridula Satyamurti Memy Ish Shalom Pete Spampinato Daniel Zampino Alan Weinstein Domenic Esposito Alton Falcone Elisa Adams Ryan Kelley Elisa Vanelli Madeline …
20 NESA Members Accepted for Marblehead Arts Association Exhibition Read More »
The Midwest Sculpture Initiative is proud to be organizing 7 outdoor sculpture exhibits for the 2023-24 “Spring Series”. All exhibits feature the following benefits to the exhibiting sculptor: * stipends of $1000. (paid to sculptor at time of installation); * high visibility sites; * year-long coordinated media promotions; * most venues …
The works of 17 NESA members will be shown at the Spaulding R. Aldrich Heritage Gallery and on the grounds of the Whitin Mill in Whitinsville, MA from January 13 – February 24, 2023. The opening reception will be January 13th from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Congratulations to – Roe Osborn, Philip Marshall, Chris Plaisted, Madeline …
2nd Annual Inside and Out Exhibition Accepted Artists Announced! Read More »
The Future will be included in the “Arts North International 28” exhibition at the Hopkins Center for the Arts in Hopkins, MN. In its 28th year, this international juried exhibition showcases the work of thirteen different classes of media by artists from the United States and abroad. Exhibition dates – Saturday, January 14 – Saturday, …
Past President Elisa Adams Exhibiting at Arts North International 28 Read More »
There’s more to do in January at Whitin Mill besides the 2nd Annual Inside and Out exhibition with NESA. Create your own art with the 10th Annual Art Pallet Contest, learn to juggle, and more! Learn More
Per NESA’s Membership Chair, Carla Goldberg, The Ely Center of Contemporary Art in New Haven, CT is a great space that has gained national and international notoriety for its creative and challenging exhibitions. The Center is currently posting an open call for a variety of exhibition opportunities, including a special guest curated exhibition opening March …
The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) has issued a call for two new public art commissions– an exterior work budgeted for $100,000 and an interior commission for $35,000. The artwork is for the Feinstein School of Education and Human Development, Horace Mann Hall, at Rhode Island College. Through a competitive selection process, …
On view, December 2, 2022 through January 2, 2023. Gallery Twist 1963 Massachusetts Ave. Lexington, MA
A note from NESA’s Secretary-Elect, Ilana Krepchin Hi Everyone, Please join me for a grand opening of my studio space in Somerville, The Studio for Sculptural Arts @Somernova. It’s a cool space with a lot of potential. There will be jewelry, sculpture and paintings for sale (the paintings are by a studio mate, I haven’t …
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See what’s happening at the Mill this month and check out the 2nd Annual Inside and Out Exhibition sneak peak! On Friday, 12/2 5:30 – 9:30pm – Blackstone Valley Mill Explorations – Photography & Video Screenings by James Hunt and by David Lawlor ValleyCAST’s 10th Annual Art Palette Contest! Here is a preview of the …
From Our Friends at ValleyCast – OpenSky/Whitin Mill Read More »
SculptureNow Exhibition 2023 June 1st – October 21st, 2023 @ The Mount in Lenox, MA SculptureNow is accepting applications from established and emerging sculptors for its twenty-fourth consecutive, juried, annual exhibition of large-scale, outdoor sculptures. SculptureNow Exhibition 2023 will be presented for the eleventh year in partnership with The Mount. Last year we welcomed 55,000 …
The Franconia ArtWalk is a long-term outdoor display of murals and sculptures that opens during July 4th weekend and runs until Columbus Day weekend. The Artwalk spans nearly one mile and is located between the Lafayette School and the Franconia Heritage Museum. The historic buildings, scenery, and gardens along Main Street provide a complementary backdrop …
The American Medallic Sculpture Association Members Exchange quarterly publication recently featured this article about member Jeff Briggs and his Sixth Extinction Series of medals. The series of protest medals visually conveys the theme of environmental deterioration and is based on the book The Sixth Extinction by Elizabeth Kolbert. Read the article and see Jeff’s work …
Sixth Extinction Series – Medals by Member Jeff Briggs Read More »
Memy Ish-Shalom Dreams and Memories December 2, 2022 – January 8, 2023 First Friday Receptions: December 2, 6-8pm January 6, 6-8pm “In my show, Dreams and Memories, my sculptures are an artistic response to realistic memories and to dreams or daydreams. But sometimes dreams turn into memories and memories become dreams. All the works in …
Memy Ish-Shalom: Dreams and Memories at Galatea Fine Art Read More »
Annual Members’ Exhibition 2022 Nov 12 to Dec 23, 2022 Artists’ Reception – Sat, Dec 10 – 2:00 to 4:00 PM Artist members of The Brush Art Gallery & Studios and the New England Sculptors Association were eligible for this exhibition. This year’s exhibition had an open call with no required theme, although, small works …
Several NESA members are exhibiting in Speak Up 2022 at The Piano Craft Gallery in Boston. On view from November 5th through November 27th, the exhibition is a juried group show organized by Claudia Fiks and curated by Casey Curry. The show aims to provide a platform for artists to express ideas about pressing contemporary …
Tuesday November 8th @ 1pm ET 6pm (GMT), 7pm (GMT+1) Join Antony and Tomás as they discuss their work and what it means to make sculpture in the 21st century. This talk will be followed by a live Q + A with the artists. Antony Gormley is widely acclaimed for his sculptures, installations and public …
Community Voices: Live Conversation with Antony Gormley and Tomás Saraceno Read More »
NESA member Mark Wholey and stained glass artisan Diana Cole will welcome visitors to their Open Studio on Sunday, October 23rd from 12pm to 5pm. Visit lovely Warren, RI for WarrenWalkabout with music, food, artist demonstrations and more!
Please join Meredith, Michael & Dan Bergmann on Sunday, October 23rd, between 1pm and 5 pm for refreshments and a chance to enjoy the renovated barn studio. 84 Piper Road, Acton, MA 01720 RSVP to meredithbergmann@me.com if you can, but you are welcome regardless. There is plenty of space to park in the large parking …
The Brookline Arts Center invites artists and artist groups of all media residing in New England to submit work for BAC’s 2023 exhibition program. Exhibitions are approximately 2-3 months in duration and selected exhibit proposals will receive a S500 stipend. HOW TO APPLY: Email a single PDF including documents below to: office@brooklineartscenter.com. Subject line should …
Brookline Arts Center 2023 Exhibitions Call for Art Read More »
The Connecticut River Artisan Group (CRAG) is pleased to announce its annual region-wide sculpture contest with a $3,000 prize. Submissions must be at least three feet tall, be designed for outdoor display, and able to withstand winter and summer weather extremes. The winning sculpture will be displayed permanently outdoors at the Great North Woods Center …
My Favorite Art Show Spaulding R. Aldrich Heritage Gallery Artists pour their souls into their creations. Each artwork could represent a different stage of the artist’s life or just a step along their journey. How could an artist choose just one piece of art as their “favorite” creation? This show presents that very challenge! The …
The Arlington Film Festival opens this year on October 4th at 6pm at the Boston Public Library. AIFF cordially invites you to join us for this special event. Free & open to the public with registration. Registration
Chris Pellettieri, traditional stone carver and founder of Pellettieri Stone Carvers’ Academy, will set up a workshop at MVM where visitors can watch him at work, ask questions, and even try their hand at using a few simple hand tools to chip away at a block of stone. Chris will be at the museum all …
Announcing the 13th annual Flying Horse Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit on the campus of Pingree School in South Hamilton, MA. More than 50 works by artists from as nearby as Hamilton and as far away as the state of Washington are on view, including several NESA members. This is one of the largest outdoor displays of …
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Announcing the opening of Harvest – a virtual juried art show at Ex Nihilo Art Gallery. Kimberly J.B. Smith’s sculpture, Persephone’s Fall as well as two other sculptures by Kimberly. There are a total of 60 pieces by 25 artists included in the exhibition. Each piece speaks to a biblical response to the theme: Harvest.
Imagine a sculpture garden welcoming visitors to Portsmouth, NH as they take the Market Street Gateway from Interstate 95 to the city’s downtown. That’s the vision of the Portsmouth NH 400 Legacy Task Force. Located in the city’s already existing Bohenko Gateway Park, this new sculpture garden will have a maritime theme, celebrating the river …
Portsmouth NH 400 Sculpture Garden Call for Entries Read More »
The Baytown Sculpture Trail continues for 2023 with a new juried exhibit of original outdoor sculptures displayed year-round in the Arts, Culture, and Entertainment (ACE) District in historic Downtown Baytown, Texas. Baytown is a suburb of Houston and the 5th largest city in Harris County with a population of around 82,000. Harris County itself is …
Baytown, Texas Sculpture Trail 2023 Call for Entry Read More »
“Of Many Minds” is an exciting new exhibit featuring 20 sculptures by NESA member Michael Alfano set along the Boston Harborwalk. Starting near the USS Constitution, it spans a mile in the historic Charlestown Navy Yard to Mayor Menino Park, with the waterfront and city skyline as the backdrop. Each work is accompanied by a …
“Of Many Minds” exhibition by NESA member Michael Alfano along the Boston Harborwalk. Read More »
The “New Art Archeology” program at the YV Art Museum creates artifacts with a 21st century interpretation on figurative sculpture using the Quarry’s existing granite blocks. The created artwork remains on site permanently as an archeological landmark for the future. This year’s symposium runs from Aug 1 to Aug 22 with six professional sculptors including NESA membersDavid …
NESA’s friends at Open Sky Community Services invite you to join them for music, food and fun! Grab your most comfortable lawn chair, your favorite peeps and your dancing shoes and join us out on the Dennis H. Rice Community Plaza, 50 Douglas Road,Whitinsville, MA 01588 for our 13th Annual Free Summer Concert Series every …
What are you missing? Last three free summer concerts and a food truck! Read More »
Congratulations to these NESA members who will be exhibiting at Old Schwamb Mill in September! Elisa Adams – Bayda Asbridge – Lisa Barthelson – Lisa Benson – Josie Dellenbaugh – Kevin Duffy – Douglass Gray Memy Ish Shalom – Daniel Kovacevic – Tom Linville – Madeline Lord – Maria Luongo – Brad Matthews – …
Capitol Theater 204 Massachusetts Ave Arlington, MA Thu, Nov 3, 2022 10:00 PM – Sun, Nov 6, 2022 11:00 PM Poster contest featuring students from the Mass College of Art – Illustration Department 2022 Winner – Arianna Stoughton Vote for your favorite design – Poster Contest Additional Events – AIFFest Events Arlington International Film Festival
Bette Anne Libby has also been working with Catamounts Arts in St. Johnsbury, VT to create and display upcycled banners using returned house paints. Her work can also be seen at – KOLBO 437 Harvard Street, Brookline, Massachusetts ARTHOUND GALLERY 21 Essex Way, Suite 404, Essex, Vermont ART IN THE VILLAGE Main Street, Warren, Vermont …
NESA Member, Bette Anne Libby, Opens New Studio in VT Read More »
Six new sculptures by NESA artists are being installed this summer in the Burlington Sculpture Park. Read more about the park and NESA’s work to bring sculpture to our local communities. Check out the Park’s website to learn more – Burlington Sculpture Park
Artscope Magazine is covering NESA’s exhibition at LexArt in the July/August 2022 issue. Both the print and tablet editions of the magazine are out now. Be sure to download or pick up a copy! To download the app and to see the issue, search Artscope Magazine in your App Store. Subscribe or order a copy …
Artscope Magazine Covers NESA’s Exhibition at LexArt Read More »
Connecticut Women Artists, Inc. (CWA) is one of the country’s oldest women’s art organizations. Each year, CWA presents the National Open Juried Exhibition, showcasing selected works in a broad range of styles and media submitted by women artists from the United States. Exhibition Dates October 16 – November 13, 2022 Submission Deadline: September 1, 2022 …
Call for Artists – Connecticut Women Artists Annual National Open Juried Exhibition Read More »
“Portrait of Friends in Isolation – Edward Coaxum” by NESA member R. Douglass Rice was chosen Best in Show in the Connecticut Academy of Fine Arts juried exhibition. The show runs from July 2nd through August 20th at the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts Gallery. Opening reception July 16th from 5pm to 7pm. Jurors – …
Barbara Fletcher Chris Plaisted David Adilman John Bonsignore Joseph Ferguson Stephen Klema
Twenty-four NESA artists were accepted for the LexArt exhibition. Congratulations to Elisa Adams, David Adilman, Anthony Alemany, Susan Barahal, Bill Cohn, Josie Dellenbaugh, Natasha Dikareva, Cassie Doyon, Kimberly Harding, Janet Kawada, Daniel Kovacevic, Bette Ann Libby, Jacqueline Lorieo, Dan Myers, Chris Plaisted, Gloria Ross, Peter Sampinato, George Shaw, Derrick Te Paske, Rebecca Mc Gee …
A Different Vision returns to Plymouth Center for the Arts! It is a unique and popular exhibition that breaks traditional barriers by actively encouraging all visitors to experience and explore the art on display through touch and all other senses. The experience challenges the notion that sight is essential for creating and enjoying exceptional art, …
What’s better than a free concert? TWO free concerts and an art opening! A celebration of Art & Music! Join us on Thursday, June 30 from 5-8 PM for for the opening of the Beyond Zentangle exhibit & the Kick-Off concert for our Free Summer Concert Series! Zentangle Opening Grab your most comfortable lawn chair, your favorite peeps and …
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Ten NESA members were chosen to exhibit their work at Newbury Court in Concord, Massachusetts. Congratulations! Lindley Briggs Jeff Briggs Josie Dellenbaugh Cassie Doyon Kimberly Harding Memy Ish Shalom Chris Plaisted George Shaw Michael Updike Mark Wholey
Lots of cool stuff happening for artists, music lovers, poets, and anyone who wants to have fun! OSCS Happenings
As the United States nears its one millionth COVID-19-related death, artists, architects, and community leaders are calling for a permanent memorial to honor all those touched by COVID and to ensure their pain is never forgotten. Fully realizing the pandemic is far from over, Globe Opinion asked several artists for their vision of what a …
How do we memorialize the pandemic? Design by NESA member Michael Alfano Read More »
Studio 80 + Sculpture Grounds’ annual exhibition, Summer Sculpture Showcase, has featured the selected sculptural works of over 120 acclaimed artists, hailing tremendous success, and providing artists with a unique opportunity to showcase their sculpture in a majestic environment specifically designed to nurture the creative arts. Exhibition – June 18 through October 29, 2022 Submission …
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The Ground We Walk Exhibition Dates May 24 through September 4, 2022 Opening Reception May 24th 1pm – 4pm All are Welcome! Twenty sculptors will participate in this show. Sculptures are located throughout the Riverway Park. The park is free, and open from dawn to dusk, 7 days a week. The show is fully accessible. …
Congratulations to All! Elisa Adams Douglas Aja Michael Alfano Meris Barreto Susan Beardsley John Bonsignore Fred X Brownstein Bill Cohn Cecilia DelGaudio Natasha Dikareva Kevin Duffy Larry Elardo Carolyn EnzHack Sabrina Fadial Patrick Goguen Cindy Gordon Memy IshShalom Cindy Journey Kevin King Ilana Krepchin Madeleine Lord Jacqueline Lorieo Maria Luongo Virginia Mahoney Bradford Matthews Silvina …
Cape Cod Open Sculpture Invitational – Accepted Artists Read More »
Burlington Sculpture Park May 14, 2022 10am to 12pm Further details to follow!
Featuring artists Cathy Choi and NESA member artist Carla Goldberg From Carla – “This is my first chance to show my Ripple Effect series in Connecticut. Ripple Effect is hand cast and free form poured resins, enamel on acrylic panels. The idea for my Ripple Effect series came about while watching my toddler and baby …
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3D: Considering the Third Dimension Correct Exhibition Dates – July 1 – August 28, 2022 (there is an error on flyer, prospectus is correct) A juried exhibition of 3-dimensional, sculptural artwork, either wall hung (relief) or self-standing. From miniature to massive, let’s fill the gallery with impressive three-dimensional artwork. Show the juror what you’ve got. Make …
The Art Ramble is a temporary outdoor public art installation sited around the Fairyland Pond in the Hapgood Wright Town Forest, in collaboration with the Concord Natural Resources Division. For the exhibition, “ In the Balance,”we are seeking dynamic artworks that express a striving to regain balance with its surroundings. We will be looking for …
With thanks to Bernie Pucker and Rose Montera of the Pucker Gallery, we announce these award winning artists! Certain about Uncertainty 1 Natasha Dikareva Davonte Martina Angela Muller Balancing Act JC Dellenbaugh
The Coastal Preservation Network is seeking a sculpture in a local NYC park that’s named after sculptor Hermon A. MacNeil. MacNeil was born and educated in Massachusetts, and taught/lived/worked in various New York locations. The 28-acre park on the East River was renamed in 1966 on the 100th anniversary of sculptor MacNeil’s birth whose home …
Find out more by visiting their website! Arlington International Film Festival
Welcome to The Equinox: Balance, NESA’s second annual online juried prize show. We asked artists to respond to the prompt of “balance” — whether it be achieving, lacking, or searching for it! We invite you to enjoy this virtual showcase of NESA’s members’ work through the rest of 2022, and we hope you’ll find these …
Our friends at the Providence Art Club seek sculptures for its Second Annual Open Air Sculpture Exhibition. Up to 5 sculptures will be selected for exhibition in the Club’s courtyard café. The Club welcomes submissions from sculptors working in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. This is a free call for entry and there is no …
James Rivington Pyne, a resident of Waldoboro for 39 years, died at a hospice in Brunswick, ME Jan. 19, 2022. Riv, as he was known to his family and friends, was born in Bryn Mawr, PA in 1945, the oldest son of H. Rivington Pyne Jr. and Lydia Fulweiler Pyne. He graduated from St. Andrew’s …
From our friends in Providence, Rhode Island: The Avenue Concept programs several sites annually throughout Downtown Providence with sculpture. We seek emerging and established artists who are interested in showcasing their artwork prominently outdoors. This Call is for existing artwork to be leased for a year. TAC has made some changes to the Call this …
Inside & Out is on display from January 14 through February 25, 2022, at the Whitin Mill in Whitinsville, Massachusetts. It features more than thirty-five indoor and outdoor sculptures by members of NESA! People’s Choice Award: Vote for your favorite piece! Thru March 1, cast your vote for your favorite sculpture in the show. Browse …
Clouds and rain couldn’t keep the celebration from taking place at the Eustis Estate on October 31, 2021. After a highly successful exhibition over the summer, Historic New England invited the public to the grounds of the Estate to enjoy a day of performance, activity, and the final few hours of Looking Back With 2020 …
David Adilman and Cassie Doyon were recognized by the Eagle Tribune in Andover, MA for their work in a local show. David Adilman was also featured in an article about his Sculpture Garden near Fosters Pond.
Looking Back with 2020 Vision is on display from August 1 through October 31, 2021, at the Eustis Estate in Milton, Massachusetts. It features more than twenty-five sculptures by New England artists that reflect issues that were at the forefront in 2020. What we were talking about in 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic and the political …
