creation x clear history x the man at the wheel x stalking a unicorn
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Museum School Art Sale
(Art on Art(detail), Pawel Przewlocki)
When: November 29th through December 2nd, 2012
Opening Reception: Thursday November 29, 5–8 pm
Where: SMFA, 230 The Fenway, Boston, Massachusetts 02115
How: Official Website
What/Why: “The School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston’s (SMFA) celebrated annual art sale is a destination for art collectors and those who simply love art. November 29–December 2, thousands of pieces in all media are on a changing rotation, priced by the artists and sold to benefit student scholarships. Explore exceptional works produced by SMFA students, alumni, faculty and affiliated artists. Who will you discover?
Join us for the opening celebration November 29, 5–8 pm with music by DJ Holtie.
Related Events
*November 29, 5:30 + 7 pm, SMFA studio tours (2nd and 3rd floors)
*November 29, 5:30–7 pm, Alumni reception (RSVP to Stephanie at sboye@smfa.edu).
*Check back for details on film + animation screenings, performances and more!Admission to the Sale and all related events is free.”
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SNAC Closing Reception
(Finding Joanna, prior work by Steve Gaul)
When: Thursday November 29th, 2012 6-9PM
Where: Pembroke Public Library, 142 Center Street, Pembroke, Massachusetts 02359
How: Official Website
What/Why: “Come see great artworks by your favorite artists at the Pembroke Public Library.”
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Kira Leigh: Solo Show
(Creation)
When: On view through December 29th, 2012
Opening Reception: Thursday November 29th, 2012 10PM-12AM
Where: Lilypad, 1353 Cambridge St, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139
How: Official Website
What/Why: “This is my first solo show in the states! Come by to see my wonderful self, Jon the ever-amazing, and a whole ton of artwork. Bring as many friends as you like– the more the merrier. The show is up for a whole month so if you can’t make it to the opening check it out until December 29th!
Free hand-signed prints at the opening event!”
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Winter Lights V
When: On view November 28th through December 30th, 2012
Opening Reception: Saturday, December 1st from 5-7pm
Where: Loading Dock Gallery, 122 Western Avenue, 2nd Floor A-Mill, Lowell, MA 01851
How: Official Website
What/Why: “Jewelry, pottery, glass, clothing, art and much more for the holiday gift giving season presented by the artists of the Loading Dock Gallery.
The Loading Dock Gallery is open Wednesday through Sunday 11am – 4:30pm.”
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The Man Who Photographed the Man at the Wheel
When: Saturday November 24th, 2012 at 3:00 pm
Where: Cape Ann Museum, 27 Pleasant Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
How: Official Website
What/Why: “Philip Storey of Gloucester has been collecting the output of Louis Blend, an amateur photographer who shot thousands of photos of tourists with Gloucester’s Man at the Wheel statue between the years 1923 and 1973. Storey will present a “snapshot” of this unique and underexposed facet of Gloucester lore. This program is free with Museum admission.”
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Small Works Show
(Birdie II, Cynthia Consentino)
Opening Reception: Saturday November 24th, 2012 5:00-7:00PM
Where: Harmon Gallery, 95 Commercial Street, Wellfleet, MA 02667
How: Official Website
What/Why: More information and list of participating artists here.
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Give Art IV
(The work of Amy Goodwin represented at Albright Art Gallery)
When: On view through January 6th, 2012
Where: Albright Art Gallery and Supply, 32 Main Street, Concord, MA
How: Official Website
What/Why: “Our annual small works exhibition featuring local artists. Juried by Amy Goodwin”
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White Mountain Breakfront
When: On view through January 6th, 2013
Where: Currier Museum, 150 Ash Street, Manchester, NH 03104
How: Official Website
What/Why: “On Thursday evening Nov. 1 White Mountain Breakfront, also known as Lambovich IV, will be unveiled to the public. The piece combines the artistry (as well as the names) of David Lamb and James Aponovich. This collaborative piece of artwork features panels painted by Aponovich within a breakfront designed and crafted by Lamb. White Mountain Breakfront was commissioned by Shannon Chandley and Tom Silvia of Amherst, NH and celebrates the Granite State’s natural beauty, history and culture.”
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Tim Merrett: clearHISTORY
When: On view through November 25th, 2012
Where: Newbury Fine Arts, 29 Newbury Street , Boston, MA 02114
How: Official Website
What/Why: “A new collection of conceptual paintings that are both historical and contemporary as they re-examine the past within a new aesthetic context. “Clear history”, a term commonly encountered in modern technology, reflects the duality of the work in it’s double meaning, alluding to both clearing the past and a clear vision of history. “
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From the Bustle to the Hustle: 150 Years of Women’s History in Peabody
When: On view November 25, 2012 – April 23, 2013
Opening Reception: November 25th, 2012 1:00-4:00PM
Where: Peabody Historical Society, Cassidy Art Museum, 33 Washington Street , Peabody, MA 01960
How: Official Website
What/Why: ““Explore the evolution of women’s gender roles from the Victorian to the modern era and the part Peabodywomen played in this transformation in From the Bustle to the Hustle: 150 Years of Women’s History in Peabody. The exhibit will feature costumes, literature, artwork, and domestic artifacts that highlight important moments in women’s history, as well as personal items belonging to such influential Peabodywomen as suffragist Mary Upton Ferrin, horticulturalist Bessie Buxton, and WWII photographer Virginia Carten. Nov. 25 – April 21, 2013. The Peabody Art Association’s popular Annual Holiday Art and Craft Show features paintings, photographs, crafts and other gift items priced at $100 or less. Nov. 25 – Jan. 20, 2013. Open Tues-Fri, 10-3 pm and 1st & 3rd Sun. of every month, 12-3 pm.
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Ways & Meanings: Work by Eleven Contemporary Painters
(Only, Mary Bucci McCoy)
When: On view through January 10th, 2013
Opening Reception: Friday, November 23, 4-6 pm
Where: Gallery Della-Piana, 152-R Main Street, Rt. 1A, Wenham, MA
How: Official Website
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100 Prints Celebrating 100 Years
When: On view through November 30th, 2012
Where: AIB, State Transportation Building, 10 Park Plaza, Suite 3730, Boston
How: Official Website
What/Why: “Student Works from the Printmaking Department at AIB Part of the AIB Centennial Celebration”
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Urbio Gallery Opening
(A Cave Monster Stalking a Unicorn, Adam O’Day and KDonz)
When: Friday November 23rd, 2012 7:00-11:00PM
Where: Urbio, 3.5 Osgood St, Greenfield, Massachusetts 01301
How: Official Website
What/Why: “This is the first official opening at Urbio Gallery, Greenfield, MA. Please come out and show your support to local businesses and galleries on black Friday. You’re going to be back home visiting family anyway; so you might as well come see the best new gallery in town, featuring new work from these artists:Jeremy Young, Adam O’Day, Dr. Nuse 89, Christophe Brunski, KDONZ”
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♂/☺/♫
It’s safe to come out now..
..Nana is long gone, everyone has nabbed the latest Air Jordans, and Best Buy squatters have closed their camp sites. Peace is restored to the land.
So put away the nice silverware, shamelessly eat leftover pumpkin pie for breakfast, and go see art. ♥
