Category Exhibits
Art Ramble in Brister’s Hill, Walden Woods, Weaving an Address
After one walk along Art Ramble on Brister’s Hill, I have many photos and much yet to discover about the compelling art and history here. This post, with quotes and links to resources, should serve as a starter for everything I hope to share about Weaving an Address in the months ahead!
Banners and Audio Tour Celebrate “People, Plants & Revolution” in Arlington
Artists Suzanne Moseley and Liz Shepherd designed twelve bright banners that hang above the median strip of Massachusetts Ave in Arlington ( April through May) to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Here are quotes, notes, prints, photos and rich resources connecting plants, people and history.
Gallery 344 Exhibit Conveys the Pleasures and Promise of Public Art Outdoors
The four walls of what had once seemed to me a small gallery created an expansive sense of life outdoors with lots to enjoy, discover, and create. The enticing exhibit inspired this sudden post to note the remaining window of opportunity to visit ( till February 7) and the valuable resources about the whole impressive ongoing project. Quotes and links below:
Indoor Exhibit Reveals Stories and Processes Behind the Lifespan of Outdoor Art
The exhibit “Rust Happen(s): Caring for the Public Art Collection” opened at Cambridge Arts Gallery 344 in March, but I didn’t get there till the end of June. It will close on July 19, 2024. I’m posting quickly now to maximize remaining time for you to enjoy this revelatory exhibit.
Explore Winchester Riverwalk Exhibit: Sculpture and Augmented Reality through October 2024
One Visit Revealed at Least Twenty More Great Reasons to Return!
This post is focused on the four “anchors” of the exhibit: sculptures by R. Douglas Rice, David Adilman, Chris Plaisted, and John BonSignore. Links to each artist’s website are listed under KEY RESOURCES.
Soon I hope to focus on the thirteen listed Augmented Reality sites plus several other enticing sidelights* of Winchester Riverwalk. * plants, animals, water structures, photo cubes, art tiles
“TAPPED IN -Moving Hearts and Minds Through Art and Science” Part 3: Three More of Ten Creative Teams
This third post about “TAPPED IN” completes my plan to focus on artwork by all ten artist-scientist pairs in the exhibit. The pairs represented here are Mags Harries/ Nadia Szeinbaum, Victor Pacheco /Paul Kirshen, and Casey Figueroa /Terrius Harris.
THE UMBRELLA ARTS CENTER, 40 STOW STREET, CONCORD, MA, APRIL 11 – JUNE 8, 2024
“The exhibit aims to touch hearts and minds, fostering change through art that visualizes the impact and implications of the scientists’ work.” ( quote from TAPPED IN , Umbrella Arts Center)
Take Time to Take in “Tapped In -Moving Hearts and Minds Through Art and Science”
The Umbrella Arts Center, 40 Stow Street, Concord, MA, April 11 – June 8, 2024 “TAPPED IN” is an innovative art installation at the intersection of art and science that combines outdoor public art with an indoor educational gallery display. Inspired by the concept of ‘edges’ in ecosystems, “TAPPED IN” celebrates the dynamic intersections where diverse influences meet, bringing together ten artist-scientist pairs* to offer fresh perspectives on climate change, CO2 mitigation and action.”
Art and Science Enlighten Us in a Not-quite Total Eclipse
Without the dramatic light changes of a total eclipse, this party in Kingsley Park offered creative ways to engage with and understand the significant event above us. I was impressed with the availability of learning resources and supportive volunteers. Here are a few photos of what I glimpsed when I wasn’t peering through eclipse glasses or other devices.
Follow Changes and Connections through Art Ramble 2023 Geo-Metric in Concord, Part 2
After one visit in September, I hope to return several more times before the exhibit ends November 19. Meanwhile this second post* offers more quotes, links, and photos that should help you decide to explore Art Ramble now, in person or on screen! (Part 1 with six of the twelve artworks) *(Part 2 with six more )
“Art Ramble is an annual, temporary exhibition in the Hapgood Wright Town Forest in Concord, MA, a collaboration of The Umbrella Art Center and Concord’s Division of Natural Resources (CDNR).’” (quote from The UMBRELLA, Art Ramble 2023, including map) September 1 – November 19, Curated by Stephanie Marlin-Curiel
Follow Changes and Connections through Art Ramble 2023 “Geo-Metric” in Concord
‘Art Ramble is an annual, temporary exhibition in the Hapgood Wright Town Forest in Concord, MA, a collaboration of The Umbrella Art Center and Concord’s Division of Natural Resources (CDNR).’ (quote from The UMBRELLA, Art Ramble 2023) September 1 – November 19, Curated by Stephanie Marlin-Curiel
Part 1: Rob Greene, Liz Helfer, Ellen Schön, Laurie Bogdan, Fran Sharp, Susan Arthur
Art Outdoors 