New England Art News December 6
$13,000+ in art prizes, a major grant deadline approaching, 20+ art events, 10 arts jobs, 8 calls for entry, and more. Plus a special invite to have beers with artists!
Happy Friday, art enthusiasts!
I hope you had a lovely week. In this issue of New England Art News, you’ll find a range of exhibitions and opportunities across the region. I enjoy mixing it up and sharing a variety of stuff. There’s a lot going on locally and I hope these items are interesting to you too. If there’s something specific you’re curious about, looking for, etc. please do not hesitate to email me at michael@michaelrosefineart.com.
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My Latest Column: Duo Impresses in New Show
I am always honored when students invite me to look at their work, and this week for my Inside Art column with GoLocalProv, I wrote about Physics and Physiques, a two-person show featuring artists Alia Del Borgo and Natalia Miller in the Chazan Family Gallery at Rhode Island College. On view through January 18, it’s a show you should see.
Learn more in my latest article. You can read and share the piece directly from GoLocalProv’s site. Sharing and circulating these stories is an easy way to support an emerging artist and promote local arts journalism.
Editor’s Note: Millennial/Gen Z Art Meetup Tonight
In a recent newsletter I mentioned the importance of connecting in real life with peers. Soon after that I was having a conversation with a friend about the lack of informal opportunities to meet fellow younger art people locally, and thought we could fix that.
Tonight (Friday, Dec. 6), I’ll be at Wickenden Pub at 320 Wickenden Street in Providence from 7ish to 9ish in the evening with arty friends. If you’re a Millennial/Gen Z artist or art professional, swing by and join us for casual beers. Please note, this bar is 21+. If you have questions, please email me at michael@michaelrosefineart.com.
If this meetup goes well, I’ll work to host more in the future. So stay tuned! - Michael Rose
Art Events Coming Up in Rhode Island
Art openings and other events in the Ocean State.
AS220 Openings and Holiday Market - Dec. 7. Holiday Market is 1-6pm and openings across all AS220’s galleries are 5-7pm. Free.
Jenny Brown Pop Up at Ode to Joy - Dec. 7 from 10am - 2pm, head to Rooms and Wurks on the West Side for collages, prints, stickers, and more.
Lindquist Object Holiday Market - Dec. 7 from 10am - 5pm in Rumford. Featuring a variety of artists and artisans.
Newport Holiday Market - Dec. 7 from 11am - 3pm at the International Yacht Restoration School in Newport. Featuring local artists and artisans.
Youth Gift Making and Holiday Shopping Drop Off - Aunty’s House in Providence hosting special art-focused event for kids Dec. 7 and 14.
New Show on Philippine Textiles at RISD Museum - From Pineapple to Pañuelo runs Dec. 7 - May 11, guest curated by Angela Hermano Crenshaw.
Artists in Dialogue at RISD Museum - Join painters Renée Elizabeth Neely-TANNER and Bob Dilworth Dec. 8 from 2:30-4pm. Free, RSVP requested.
CityArts Virtual Community Meeting - Help shape the future of an important youth-focused arts org in Providence. Dec. 9 from 6:30-8:00pm.
Design House Reception - Dec. 10 from 5-7pm, Portsmouth venue features artists Karen Roarke and Susan Auriemma. Wreath making tips too. Free.
Collage Meetup in Cranston - Library hosts free gathering for collage Dec. 14, 2-3:30pm. Free, RSVP requested. Limited supplies provided. Gather and share.
Open Zine Library Hours - Binch Press /Queer Archive Work in Providence are hosting open hours Dec. 15 from 12-3pm. Explore zines made by local artists and learn more about their studio. Free.
Foundry Artists Holiday Show - Multimedia artist-focused show and sale in Pawtucket. Runs Dec. 6-8 and Dec. 13 - 15.
Art Happenings Around New England
See new work and meet new artists from across the region.
First Friday Tonight in SoWA - Dozens of galleries and studios open for free all in one place. Plus food, drinks, music, and more. Dec. 6 from 5-9pm.
Fibers Show in Worcester - Loom in Essence, featuring local weavers with works for sale. Opens today, Dec. 6, 5-8pm. Continues through Dec. 22. Free.
Reception at Gallery 263 Tonight - Cambridge exhibition features painters Matthew Napoli and Julia Gould. Meet the artists tonight, Dec. 6 from 6-8pm.
SMFA Art Sale - Raises critical funds for financial aid at an important local art school. Runs Dec. 6 - 8. Great collecting opportunity!
Free Saturday at Lyman Allyn - New London, CT museum hosts special day with free admission, family activities and more. Dec. 7 from 11am - 1pm.
Belmont Art Association Sale - Arts group outside Boston hosts holiday sale focused on local artists Dec. 7 from 11am - 4pm. Free.
Mother Brook Open Studios - Head to Dedham Dec. 7 and 8 from 11am - 5pm each day, with a preview party on Dec. 6. 20+ local artists.
Vernon Street Open Studios in Somerville - Dec. 7 and 8 from 12-6pm each day. 80+ artists featured. 50th Anniversary Celebration.
Bank of America Museums on Us - Dec. 7 and 8, BofA cardholders get to visit the area museums free. ICA, MFA, Fitchburg Museum, and Peabody Essex included. Check BofA website for details.
Judith Klein Gallery 16th Anniversary Show - Opens Dec. 8 from 2-5pm at Kilburn Mill in New Bedford. Exhibition continues thru Jan. 10.
Flo Gris Hosts Happy Hour - CT museum offers light fare, libations, and crafting Dec. 12 from 5:30 - 7:30. Tickets start at $30 a person.
Jobs for Artists and Art People
Current employment opportunities that look interesting.
RISD Museum seeks guards - Security posting in Providence. Pay starts at $19.20/hr. Just posted, apply ASAP.
Black Arts Council Manager - The Berkshire Black Economic Council seeks individual to run program that celebrates Black art and culture in Western MA. Salary of $44-$48,000. Apply by Dec. 6 (today!).
Two Openings at Brookline Arts Center - Seeking art teachers for summer children’s courses and also for adults on the Autism spectrum. Pay $26.50/hr. Apply by Dec. 13.
Auction Gallery Manager in Beacon Hill - Grogan and Company seeks head of gallery operations in an auction setting. Salary of $70-$100,000. Apply by Jan. 1.
Berkshire Art Center Hiring Operations Coordinator - Art school in Western MA is looking for person with admin skills. Pay is $21.25/hr. Apply by Jan. 4.
Fuller Craft Seeks Exec Director - One of region’s most important craft museums is looking for a new leaders. Salary of $110-$130,000. Apply by Jan. 10.
Elliot School Seeks Youth Art Assistant - Fifteen hours a week in a student-facing roll at a top craft school’s Teen Bridge program. Pay is $20/hr. Apply by Jan. 22.
Studio Instructor Sought in Cambridge - Cambridge Center for Adult Education seeks studio instructors in various media for winter term. Pay is $45/hr. Apply by Jan. 28.
Colby College Art Museum Seeks Head Curator - Maine institution wants MA-trained art historian with 7-10 years experience. Salary of $125,000 a year. Application rolling.
Full Time Lecturer and Director of Museum Studies - Tufts is hiring, preferably a PhD-holder, to start fall of 2025. Salary is $64,000. Application rolling.
Calls for Art in New England
Share art, make new work, and exhibit.
Have an Exhibition in Cambridge - Gallery 263 is taking exhibition proposals for winter right now. Great space, close to Harvard and MIT! Deadline Dec. 8.
Monochrome Photo Exhibition in VT - PhotoPlace Gallery in Middlebury seeks black and white photos. Entries start at $39. Deadline Dec. 9.
College Art Exhibition - 21st Annual Exhibition for current students in MA, cash prizes. Free for students in select schools. $5 entry fee for others. Deadline to apply is Dec. 18. Share with students you know!
Newport Photo Contest - Newport Life Magazine is seeking photos of the greater Newport area. Free to enter up to two images. Winners get published in Jan./Feb. issue! Deadline is Dec. 20.
Beneath The Surface Juried Show - Wickford Art Association in RI seeks work for show about layering juried by Mary Dondero. Fees start at $35 for non-members. Deadline Dec. 27.
National Calls for Artists
Art calls open to New Englanders with national impact.
Craft Exhibition in Texas - 38th Annual Exhibition with a theme of Hard and Soft. Open to craft disciplines as well as digital and conceptual work. $3,000+ in prizes. $35 to enter. Deadline Dec. 6 (today!).
Exhibit in Los Angeles - Dama Gallery has an ongoing open call for artists to take part in future group exhibitions. Fee is $35. Deadline is Dec. 8.
Alexander Rutsch Painting Biennial - Pelham Art Center in NY hosts 13th biennial show. $7,500 and a solo show for top place, with $2,500 divided between finalists. Entry fees start at $25. Deadline Dec. 15.
Big Grant Opportunity
Get funds to study art and build your career.
Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Due Dec. 13 - For emerging artists working in a representational style. Starting funds are $17,000 (Canadian Dollars) for study or practice of art. Open to artists in the USA, grant is equivalent to $12,000+ in USD.
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