CALL FOR PROPOSALS: 2024 Exhibition Opportunities at the Jamaica Plain Branch Library
The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch Library are pleased to announce their next Call for Exhibition Proposals, consisting of bi-monthly shows of two-dimensional works by New England area artists in the Jamaica Plain Branch Library’s public exhibition space. The Selection Committee meets annually to select shows for the following year. The gallery space will be managed by our collaborative partner, Uforge. Applications are now being accepted for exhibits for the January-December 2024 cycle. If you have submitted with us in the past, you must resubmit. Past exhibiting artist may reapply after a 2-year waiting period. Gallery Display Space: approx. 20 feet x 4 feet
Submission Deadline: 5:00 PM on Wednesday, October 4th, 2022
The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch Library are pleased to announce their next Call for Exhibition Proposals, consisting of bi-monthly shows of two-dimensional works by New England area artists in the Jamaica Plain Branch Library’s public exhibition space. The Selection Committee meets annually to select shows for the following year. The gallery space will be managed by our collaborative partner, Uforge. Applications are now being accepted for exhibits for the January-December 2024 cycle. If you have submitted with us in the past, you must resubmit. Past exhibiting artist may reapply after a 2-year waiting period. Gallery Display Space: approx. 20 feet x 4 feet.
Submission Deadline: Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Notification of Acceptance: November 2023
Rules and Guidelines for Exhibiting:
Applicants must be from the New England area. There is NO COST to submit a proposal for consideration.
All work presented must be original and produced within the last five years.
Giclée reproductions of original work will not be accepted. This guideline does not apply to giclée printed photographs.
We use the STAS cliprail system for hanging art. Works must have a wire across the back, ⅓ from the top of the work to accommodate this system. (We do not show free-standing sculptural pieces.)
Adhering or apply anything directly to our walls is prohibited.
Please refrain from submitting material that is obscene, offensive, or otherwise inappropriate for the library environment. There will be children in the area on a daily basis.
If you are applying for a group show, submit one combined packet (see below for more details).
You must be available to show for at least 3 out of the 6 exhibition periods. Please note: the first exhibition will be begin January 2024.
If you are accepted, the Friends will determine when your show will take place. The assignments are fixed and cannot be changed. Please do not request a specific month.
Incomplete or incorrect submissions will not be considered; please follow these instructions carefully.
Artwork dimensions within 36" x 36" are best to display. Larger sizes will be considered.
Preparing a Submission:
We encourage artists to send the following as a zip file to gallery@friendsjplibrary.org. Only online submissions will be accepted at this time for consideration. If you have submitted with us in the past, you must resubmit.
Up to 10 digital images of recent 2-dimensional, original work, dimensions of at least 1200 pixels on the shortest side (4" at 300 dpi), jpg format. (Images can be artworks intended to exhibit or show your range of work as you develop your show, if selected; depending on size, additional work beyond the 10 images can be included)
The jpgs must be named as follows: Image number_Artist's last name_dimensions indicating inches or feet_ TitleofWork_medium_year produced. Example: 01_Doe_18x24inches_TitleofWork_AcryliconCanvas_2024
A Word document with a numbered list noting image number, artist's last name, dimensions indicating inches or feet, title of work, medium, year produced, and price.
A one-page resumé pertaining to your work as an artist, 12 point font minimum with the artist name and contact information including an email address, mailing address, social media handles, and phone number.
In 50 words or less, a Word document with a brief description of your work as an artist. In addition to the 50-word description, any limitations on your availability to show during a given period (due travel plans or other extraordinary circumstances) should be specified here.
If you are preparing a group application for a themed exhibit, send up to 10 jpgs (for example for a 3-person show, 3 images per artist), a proposed title, one resumé per artist and one 50-word or less combined description of the theme.
Planning a Reception:
Once an artist's work is accepted and a show is scheduled, an opening reception will be planned on behalf of the Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch Library and/or a generous show sponsor.
Publicity:
All publicity is handled by our managing partner, Uforge, including: a press release, various social media channels, exhibition page on the Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch Library website, invitational postcards, flyers, and more.
Sales:
The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch Library or Uforge will not manage or oversee inquiries or transactions regarding the purchase of artwork displayed. However, contact information for the artist will be made available to library patrons in the exhibition space and on line. Should an exhibiting artist choose to make a donation to the Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch to help defray expenses related to art exhibitions, it would be greatly appreciated.
Insurance:
Artwork will be handled with utmost care. The Boston Public Library-Jamaica Plain Branch, the Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch Library, and Uforge Gallery do not hold insurance for artwork on exhibit to the public and are not responsible for any loss or damage of the artist's work whatsoever. Exhibiting artists will be required to sign a waiver on or before the day the show is hung.
Delivery and Return of Work
If selected, work must be hand-delivered to 30 South Street and will remain on display for the duration of the show. Works will be returned in the same manner as delivered. All work must be dropped-off and picked-up by the specified dates. Due to limited storage space, work remaining unclaimed after the specified date will become property of the Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch Library.
Promotional Agreement:
By agreeing to participate in library exhibitions you are giving Boston Public Library-Jamaica Plain Branch, the Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch Library, and Uforge Gallery the right to use images of your work for any promotional materials and website. Newspapers and other media outlets are allowed to use images of your work in material promoting the exhibiting artists. Submission of your work indicates acceptance of all conditions stated above.
About the Selection Committee:
The 5-member selection committee is comprised by representatives of the Central BPL, JP Branch, Friends of the JP Library, as well as standing members of the local business and arts community. The following art mediums will be considered for selection of five (5) solo shows in Drawing, Mixed Media/Collage, Painting, Photography, and Printmaking and one (1) themed group show (mix of mediums welcome)..
Do you still have a question? Please email gallery@friendsjplibrary.org.
Bosede A. Opetubo: Wallpaper
A self-taught artist working in photography, installation, collage, and digital media, Opetubo’s practice explores the lives of women and what she sees as “the small choices that come to define us.” The library will display her recent digital collage series titled “Wallpaper,” inspired by her own experiences with pregnancy and motherhood, as well as themes of domesticity and identity.
Bosede A. Opetubo: Wallpaper is on view from August 31 - November 1, 2023, with a reception to be held on August 31, 2023, 5:30-7:30 PM. The library is open Monday-Wednesday 10-6, Thursday 12-8, and Friday 9-5, and Saturday 9-2 (closed Sundays). The exhibition space is located on the lower level.
This exhibition is supported in part by The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library, a non-profit dedicated to planning and sponsoring free educational and cultural programs for all who visit the JP Library and by a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
The Jamaica Plain Branch Library is pleased to continue their rotating art program, supported by The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library in partnership with Uforge. For the fall, we present a selection of works by Boston-based artist Bosede A. Opetubo.
A self-taught artist working in photography, installation, collage, and digital media, Opetubo’s practice explores the lives of women and what she sees as “the small choices that come to define us.” The library will display her recent digital collage series titled “Wallpaper,” inspired by her own experiences with pregnancy and motherhood, as well as themes of domesticity and identity. The project began as a paper sculpture installation in the artist’s home, and expanded into drawings and digital illustrations, with imagery that veers into abstraction merging human silhouettes with expanses of crumbled-up multicolored papers, at times resembling mountain ranges and at others, fallen leaves. Opetubo invites viewers of the project to “join me on this overwhelming, necessary, and maddening journey that, as a parent, I try to find beauty and purpose in.”
Bosede A. Opetubo: Wallpaper is on view from August 31 - November 1, 2023, with a reception to be held on August 31, 2023, 5:30-7:30 PM. The library is open Monday-Wednesday 10-6, Thursday 12-8, and Friday 9-5, and Saturday 9-2 (closed Sundays). The exhibition space is located on the lower level.
Inquiries? sahmcreative.com
This exhibition is supported in part by The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library, a non-profit dedicated to planning and sponsoring free educational and cultural programs for all who visit the JP Library and by a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
Natalie Brescia: Roadside Remnants
Originally from California, Brescia relocated to the Boston area to attend MassArt as a Master’s of Fine Art candidate in Photography. They describe their practice as “encompassing photographic narratives rooted in the dissection of identity, environment, ascribed meaning, and memory.” The series of works on view reflects the artist’s interest in black and white, the dichotomy of light and darkness existing side by side, through stark images taken while driving through California.
Natalie Brescia: Roadside Remnants is on view from June 29 - August 30, 2023, with a reception to be held on June 29, 2023, 5:30-7:30 PM. The library is open Monday-Wednesday 10-6, Thursday 12-8, and Friday 9-5, and Saturday 9-2 (closed Sundays). The exhibition space is located on the lower level.
This exhibition is supported in part by The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library, a non-profit dedicated to planning and sponsoring free educational and cultural programs for all who visit the JP Library and by a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
The Jamaica Plain Branch Library is pleased to continue their rotating art program, supported by The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library in partnership with Uforge. For the summer, we present a selection of photographs by Jamaica Plain-based artist Natalie Brescia.
Originally from California, Brescia relocated to the Boston area to attend MassArt as a Master’s of Fine Art candidate in Photography. They describe their practice as “encompassing photographic narratives rooted in the dissection of identity, environment, ascribed meaning, and memory.” The series of works on view reflects the artist’s interest in black and white, the dichotomy of light and darkness existing side by side, through stark images taken while driving through California. Using an alcohol transfer printing process, Brescia brings out a textural, spontaneous quality to the photographs, revealing frayed borders, random drips and splatter, and drooping, wetted sections. The result is a body of work that feels unstuck in time, with compositions featuring run-down, abandoned buildings and industrial exteriors, on the verge of disappearing into the watery edges of the frame.
Natalie Brescia: Roadside Remnants is on view from June 29 - August 30, 2023, with a reception to be held on June 29, 2023, 5:30-7:30 PM. The library is open Monday-Wednesday 10-6, Thursday 12-8, and Friday 9-5, and Saturday 9-2 (closed Sundays). The exhibition space is located on the lower level.
Inquiries? nataliebrescia.com
This exhibition is supported in part by The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library, a non-profit dedicated to planning and sponsoring free educational and cultural programs for all who visit the JP Library and by a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
Christine Brown: Motherhood is Perennial
A multidisciplinary artist and educator, Brown credits her sewing skills to the local 4H club, an experience which led to her commitment to teaching sewing to the next generation of artists through lessons and workshops. Her new body of work on view titled "Motherhood is Perennial" explores the quilt as an object that provides warmth and comfort, similar to the ways a mother does. Saved and mended through generations, quilts transform as they age, and gain personality through their owners.
Christine Brown: Motherhood is Perennial is on view from May 4 - June 28, 2023, with a reception to be held on May 4, 2023, 5:30-7:30 PM. The library is open Monday-Wednesday 10-6, Thursday 12-8, and Friday 9-5, and Saturday 9-2 (closed Sundays). The exhibition space is located on the lower level.
This exhibition is supported in part by The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library, a non-profit dedicated to planning and sponsoring free educational and cultural programs for all who visit the JP Library and by a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
The Jamaica Plain Branch Library is pleased to continue their rotating art program, supported by The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library in partnership with Uforge. For late spring, we present a selection of textile works by Worcester-based quilter Christine Brown.
A multidisciplinary artist and educator, Brown credits her sewing skills to the local 4H club, an experience which led to her commitment to teaching sewing to the next generation of artists through lessons and workshops. Her new body of work on view titled "Motherhood is Perennial" explores the quilt as an object that provides warmth and comfort, similar to the ways a mother does. Saved and mended through generations, quilts transform as they age, and gain personality through their owners. As the artist notes, “They keep us warm and comfort us. Utilitarian and functional, they are often overlooked as objects with little value. Yet, throughout time, they are ever present, ever faithful.” Themes of regeneration, pruning, and consistent growth no matter the season are apparent in her vibrant designs, featuring floral motifs representing the mother and daughter figures in her life. Incorporating a combination of Modernist and more traditional visual styles, each of Brown’s works is a unique, tactile assemblage of color, shape, and material, as intricate as the women who inspired her.
Christine Brown: Motherhood is Perennial is on view from May 4 - June 28, 2023, with a reception to be held on May 4, 2023, 5:30-7:30 PM. The library is open Monday-Wednesday 10-6, Thursday 12-8, and Friday 9-5, and Saturday 9-2 (closed Sundays). The exhibition space is located on the lower level.
Inquiries? fawnhandmade@yahoo.com
This exhibition is supported in part by The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library, a non-profit dedicated to planning and sponsoring free educational and cultural programs for all who visit the JP Library and by a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
Yana Nosenko: I'm Glad You've Left
Currently pursuing her MFA in Photography at MassArt, Nosenko first studied design in Moscow and worked for an urban planning company before turning to event photography and portraiture. Her series on view in this exhibit explores immigration, displacement, nomadism, and familial separation, reflecting on her own experiences growing up within a Kazakh family living in Russia, and now living in the United States for the past few years with limited ability to travel outside the country.
Yana Nosenko: I’m Glad You’ve Left is on view from March 2 through May 3, 2023, with a reception to be held on March 2, 2023, 5:30-7:30 PM. The library is open Monday-Wednesday 10-6, Thursday 12-8, and Friday 9-5, and Saturday 9-2 (closed Sundays). The exhibition space is located on the lower level.
This exhibition is proudly sponsored by The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch Library.
The Jamaica Plain Branch Library is pleased to continue their rotating art program, supported by The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library in partnership with Uforge. This spring, the library presents a solo exhibition by photographer Yana Nosenko.
Currently pursuing her MFA in Photography at MassArt, Nosenko first studied design in Moscow and worked for an urban planning company before turning to event photography and portraiture. Her series on view in this exhibit explores immigration, displacement, nomadism, and familial separation, reflecting on her own experiences growing up in Russia, and now living in the United States for the past few years with limited ability to travel outside the country. Her color photography reveals quiet interiors with unexpected details, nostalgic portraits, and a wistful atmosphere. Introducing the project, she says, “I’ve been told that no one leaves home from an excess of happiness and comfort. One leaves, because it’s not possible to remain.” Viewers will be moved by the artist’s introspective, intimate works.
Yana Nosenko: I’m Glad You’ve Left is on view from March 2 through May 3, 2023, with a reception to be held on March 2, 2023, 5:30-7:30 PM. The library is open Monday-Wednesday 10-6, Thursday 12-8, and Friday 9-5, and Saturday 9-2 (closed Sundays). The exhibition space is located on the lower level.
Inquiries? https://yananosenko.com/
This exhibition is proudly sponsored by
The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch Library.
Quenby Bucklaew: Winter Landscapes
Often inspired by her world travels, Bucklaew’s work is characterized by bold shapes, limited use of color, and tactile qualities resulting from a mixture of printmaking techniques. She seeks to capture on paper her own ephemeral impressions of place and time, as well as the emotional impact they can have. To achieve this, her practice “often explores variations on a visual theme in order to capture just the right mood, or to reflect our own changing perspectives.”
Quenby Bucklaew: Winter Landscapes is on view from January 5 through March 1, 2023, with a reception to be held on January 5, 2023, 5:30-7:30 PM. The library is open Monday-Wednesday 10-6, Thursday 12-8, and Friday 9-5, and Saturday 9-2 (closed Sundays). The exhibition space is located on the lower level.
This exhibition is proudly sponsored by The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch Library.
The Jamaica Plain Branch Library is pleased to continue their rotating art program, supported by The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library in partnership with Uforge. To bring in the new year, the library presents a solo exhibition by Jamaica Plain printmaker Quenby Bucklaew.
Often inspired by her world travels, Bucklaew’s work is characterized by bold shapes, limited use of color, and tactile qualities resulting from a mixture of printmaking techniques. She seeks to capture on paper her own ephemeral impressions of place and time, as well as the emotional impact they can have. To achieve this, her practice “often explores variations on a visual theme in order to capture just the right mood, or to reflect our own changing perspectives.” The pieces on view in Winter Landscapes represent both travel-inspired prints from 2019 as well as new pieces created since the pandemic when she found inspiration in her own neighborhood, exploring the natural beauty of Jamaica Plain–especially Jamaica Pond. These multilayered compositions feature stark, snowy expanses punctuated by spindly tree branches, blurry city skylines, and the calm, reflective spread of the pond, all marked by the textured detail of woodblock and collagraph printing. The artist will also display some of her printing plates and blocks along with the finished works, offering insight into her process and stylistic approach.
Quenby Bucklaew: Winter Landscapes is on view from January 5 through March 1, 2023, with a reception to be held on January 5, 2023, 5:30-7:30 PM. The library is open Monday-Wednesday 10-6, Thursday 12-8, and Friday 9-5, and Saturday 9-2 (closed Sundays). The exhibition space is located on the lower level.
Inquiries? https://qbucklaew.com/
This exhibition is proudly sponsored by
The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch Library.
Forged in Isolation
About the Exhibition:
March 2020 disrupted our daily lives and left us to navigate the feelings of loneliness and confinement. As artists this was exceptionally challenging taking a toll on our mental health while our resolve to create waned. As time went on, the constraints of life under lockdown eased up for some and we began to venture forward. Artists in this exhibit pay tribute to their personal determination to overcome a challenging situation through art.
Exhibiting Artists:
Jenny Bergman, Rachel Bingham, Alex Blaisdell, Shari Caplan, Sarah Deckro, Kathleen Dunn, Steven Edson, Fernando Fula, Weiying Huang, Jared Katsiane, Maggie Loh, Lydia Mullan, Anne Nydam, Iris Osterman, Robin Radin, Katarina Romanik, Rani Sarin, Stacy Shorr, Lyasya Sinkovski, Benjamin Stalnaker, Eric Taylor , Christine Tierney, and Towana Wright.
Forged in Isolation is on view from November 4, 2022 through January 4, 2023, with a public reception to be held on November 10, 2022, 5:30-7:30 PM. The library is open Monday-Wednesday 10-6, Thursday 12-8, and Friday 9-5, and Saturday 9-2 (closed Sundays). The exhibition space is located on the lower level.
The Jamaica Plain Branch Library is pleased to continue their rotating art program, supported by The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library in partnership with Uforge. To close out 2022, the library presents a group exhibition of 24 New England-based artists.
About the Exhibition:
March 2020 disrupted our daily lives and left us to navigate the feelings of loneliness and confinement. As artists this was exceptionally challenging taking a toll on our mental health while our resolve to create waned. As time went on, the constraints of life under lockdown eased up for some and we began to venture forward.
Artists in this exhibit pay tribute to their personal determination to overcome a challenging situation through art.
Exhibiting Artists:
Jenny Bergman, Rachel Bingham (Samantha Valentine), Alex Blaisdell, Shari Caplan, Sarah Deckro, Kathleen Dunn, Steven Edson, Fernando Fula, Weiying Huang, Jared Katsiane, Maggie Loh, Lydia Mullan, Anne Nydam, Iris Osterman, Robin Radin, Katarina Romanik, Rani Sarin, Stacy Shorr, Lyasya Sinkovski, Benjamin Stalnaker, Eric Taylor , Christine Tierney, and Towana Wright.
Forged in Isolation is on view from November 4, 2022 through January 4, 2023, with a public reception to be held on November 10, 2022, 5:30-7:30 PM. The library is open Monday-Wednesday 10-6, Thursday 12-8, and Friday 9-5, and Saturday 9-2 (closed Sundays). The exhibition space is located on the lower level.
Inquiries? Please contact the artist directly.
This exhibition is proudly sponsored by
The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch Library.
CALL FOR PROPOSALS: 2023 Exhibition Opportunities at the Jamaica Plain Branch Library
The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch Library are pleased to announce their next Call for Exhibition Proposals, consisting of bi-monthly shows of two-dimensional works by New England area artists in the Jamaica Plain Branch Library’s public exhibition space. The Selection Committee meets annually to select shows for the following year. The gallery space will be managed by our collaborative partner, Uforge. Applications are now being accepted for exhibits for the January-December 2023 cycle. If you have submitted with us in the past, you must resubmit. Past exhibiting artist may reapply after a 3-year waiting period. Gallery Display Space: approx. 20 feet x 4 feet
Submission Deadline: 5:00 PM on Friday, October 7th, 2022
The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch Library are pleased to announce their next Call for Exhibition Proposals, consisting of bi-monthly shows of two-dimensional works by New England area artists in the Jamaica Plain Branch Library’s public exhibition space. The Selection Committee meets annually to select shows for the following year. The gallery space will be managed by our collaborative partner, Uforge. Applications are now being accepted for exhibits for the January-December 2023 cycle. If you have submitted with us in the past, you must resubmit. Past exhibiting artist may reapply after a 3-year waiting period. Gallery Display Space: approx. 20 feet x 4 feet.
Submission Deadline: Friday, October 7, 2022
Notification of Acceptance: October/November 202
Rules and Guidelines for Exhibiting:
Applicants must be from the New England area. There is NO COST to submit a proposal for consideration.
All work presented must be original and produced within the last five years.
Giclée reproductions of original work will not be accepted. This guideline does not apply to giclée printed photographs.
We use the STAS cliprail system for hanging art. Works must have a wire across the back, ⅓ from the top of the work to accommodate this system. (We do not show free-standing sculptural pieces.)
Adhering or apply anything directly to our walls is prohibited.
Please refrain from submitting material that is obscene, offensive, or otherwise inappropriate for the library environment. There will be children in the area on a daily basis.
One packet per artist or group, please.
If you are applying for a group show, submit one combined packet (see below for more details).
You must be available to show for at least 3 out of the 6 months in the current round. Please note: the first exhibition will be begin January 2023.
If you are accepted, the Friends will determine when your show will take place. The assignments are fixed and cannot be changed. Please do not request a specific month.
Incomplete or incorrect submissions will not be considered; please follow these instructions carefully.
Artwork dimensions within 36" x 36" are best to display. Larger sizes will be considered.
Due Date for Submissions and Posting of Results:
Complete submissions must be received by 5:00 PM on Friday, October 7th.
The committee's selections will be posted on the Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch Library website at www.friendsjplibrary.org within 4 weeks after the due date.
If selected, you will also be notified by email. Uforge will work with you directly to execute the exhibit.
Artists who were not selected will be contacted by email.
Preparing a Submission:
We encourage artists to send the following as a zip file to gallery@friendsjplibrary.org. Only online submissions will be accepted at this time for consideration. If you have submitted with us in the past, you must resubmit.
5-10 digital images of recent 2-dimensional, original work, dimensions of at least 1200 pixels on the shortest side (4" at 300 dpi), jpg format.
The jpgs must be named as follows: Image number_Artist's last name_dimensions indicating inches or feet_ TitleofWork_medium_year produced. Example: 01_Doe_18x24inches_TitleofWork_AcryliconCanvas_2013
A Word document with a numbered list noting image number, artist's last name, dimensions indicating inches or feet, title of work, medium, year produced, and price.
A one-page resumé pertaining to your work as an artist, 12 point font minimum with the artist name and contact information including an email address, mailing address, social media handles, and phone number.
In 50 words or less, a Word document with a brief description of your work as an artist. In addition to the 50-word description, any limitations on your ability to show in a given month (due travel plans or other extraordinary circumstances) should be specified here. Again, you must be available to show for at least 3 out of the 6 months in the current round.
If you are preparing a group application for a themed exhibit, send up to 10 jpgs (for example for a 3-person show, 3 images per artist), a proposed title, one resumé per artist and one 50-word or less combined description of the theme.
Planning a Reception:
Once an artist's work is accepted and a show is scheduled, an opening reception will be planned on behalf of the Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch Library and/or a generous show sponsor.
Publicity:
All publicity is handled by our managing partner, Uforge, including: a press release, various social media channels, exhibition page on the Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch Library website, invitational postcards, flyers, and more.
Sales:
The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch Library or Uforge will not manage or oversee inquiries or transactions regarding the purchase of artwork displayed. However, contact information for the artist will be made available to library patrons in the exhibition space and on line. Should an exhibiting artist choose to make a donation to the Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch to help defray expenses related to art exhibitions, it would be greatly appreciated.
Insurance:
Artwork will be handled with utmost care. The Boston Public Library-Jamaica Plain Branch, the Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch Library, and Uforge Gallery do not hold insurance for artwork on exhibit to the public and are not responsible for any loss or damage of the artist's work whatsoever. Exhibiting artists will be required to sign a waiver on or before the day the show is hung.
Delivery and Return of Work
If selected, work must be hand-delivered to 30 South Street and will remain on display for the duration of the show. Works will be returned in the same manner as delivered. All work must be dropped-off and picked-up by the specified dates. Due to limited storage space, work remaining unclaimed after the specified date will become property of the Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch Library.
Promotional Agreement:
By agreeing to participate in library exhibitions you are giving Boston Public Library-Jamaica Plain Branch, the Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch Library, and Uforge Gallery the right to use images of your work for any promotional materials and website. Newspapers and other media outlets are allowed to use images of your work in material promoting the exhibiting artists. Submission of your work indicates acceptance of all conditions stated above.
About the Selection Committee:
The 5-member selection committee is comprised by representatives of the Central BPL, JP Branch, Friends of the JP Library, as well as standing members of the local business and arts community. The following art mediums will be considered for selection of five (5) solo shows in Drawing, Mixed Media/Collage, Painting, Photography, and Printmaking and one (1) themed group show (mix of mediums welcome)..
Do you still have a question? Please email gallery@friendsjplibrary.org.
Eli Portman: A City in 7 Years
Portman specializes in detailed, studied renderings of city- and landscapes in ink and watercolor, exploring what he describes as “the dissonance between perceived unique individual solitude in a crowded environment, and the commonness and sameness of such feelings.” Often drawn from his own photographs, his images of familiar Boston landmarks like the Boston Public Library and the Gardner Museum tap into shared experiences of those who live in or visit the city, while offering quiet, reflective interpretations of these environments.
Eli Portman: A City in 7 Years is on view from September 2 through October 28, 2022, with a public reception to be held on September 8, 2022, 5:30-7:30 PM. The library is open Monday-Wednesday 10-6, Thursday 12-8, and Friday 9-5, and Saturday 9-2 (closed Sundays). The exhibition space is located on the lower level.
This exhibition is proudly sponsored by The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch Library.
The Jamaica Plain Branch Library is pleased to continue their rotating art program, supported by The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library in partnership with Uforge. This fall, the library presents a solo exhibition of Boston artist Eli Portman.
Portman specializes in detailed, studied renderings of city- and landscapes in ink and watercolor, exploring what he describes as “the dissonance between perceived unique individual solitude in a crowded environment, and the commonness and sameness of such feelings.” Often drawn from his own photographs, his images of familiar Boston landmarks like the Boston Public Library and the Gardner Museum tap into shared experiences of those who live in or visit the city, while offering quiet, reflective interpretations of these environments. Soft washes of color and subtle effects of light are often paired with thin linework creating sketchy shadows or intricate details. As the artist states, “I manipulate the openness and tightness of visual spaces and interiors to reflect the claustrophobia of society's open spaces,” offering a view of urban architecture simultaneously personal and universal.
Eli Portman: A City in 7 Years is on view from September 2 through October 28, 2022, with a public reception to be held on September 8, 2022, 5:30-7:30 PM. The library is open Monday-Wednesday 10-6, Thursday 12-8, and Friday 9-5, and Saturday 9-2 (closed Sundays). The exhibition space is located on the lower level.
Inquiries? www.eliportman.com
This exhibition is proudly sponsored by
The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch Library.
CALL FOR ART: FORGED IN ISOLATION at the Jamaica Plain Branch Library
The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch Library are pleased to announce a special Call for Art as part of a group exhibition to be held November/December 2022, consisting of two-dimensional works by New England area artists in the Jamaica Plain Branch Library’s public exhibition space. The gallery space will be managed by our collaborative partner, Uforge.
Submission Deadline: 5:00 PM on Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Notification of Acceptance: October 5, 2022
FORGED IN ISOLATON
March 2020 disrupted our daily lives and left us to navigate the feelings of loneliness and confinement. As artists this was exceptionally challenging taking a toll on our mental health while our resolve to create waned. As time went on, the constraints of life under lockdown eased up for some and we began to venture forward. Artists are encouraged to submit work to this open call that pays tribute to their personal determination to overcome a challenging situation through art.
The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch Library are pleased to announce a special Call for Art as part of a group exhibition to be held November/December 2022, consisting of two-dimensional works by New England area artists in the Jamaica Plain Branch Library’s public exhibition space. The gallery space will be managed by our collaborative partner, Uforge.
Submission Deadline: 5:00 PM on Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Notification of Acceptance: October 5, 2022
FORGED IN ISOLATON
March 2020 disrupted our daily lives and left us to navigate the feelings of loneliness and confinement. As artists this was exceptionally challenging taking a toll on our mental health while our resolve to create waned. As time went on, the constraints of life under lockdown eased up for some and we began to venture forward.
Artists are encouraged to submit work to this open call that pays tribute to their personal determination to overcome a challenging situation through art.
Important Exhibition Dates:
Drop-off of Artwork: Thursday, November 3, 2022
Exhibition Opens: Friday, November 4, 2022
Tentative Reception: Thursday, November 10, 2022
Exhibition Closes: Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Pick-up of Artwork: Thursday, January 4, 2023
All work presented MUST BE original and produced within the last two years (2020-2022).
Rules and Guidelines for Exhibiting:
Applicants must be from the New England area. There is no cost to submit a proposal for consideration.
All work presented must be original and produced within the last two years.
Giclée reproductions of original work will not be accepted. This guideline does not apply to giclée printed photographs.
We use the STAS cliprail system for hanging art. Works must have a wire across the back, ⅓ from the top of the work to accommodate this system. (We do not show free-standing sculptural pieces.)
Adhering or apply anything directly to our walls is prohibited.
Please refrain from submitting material that is obscene, offensive, or otherwise inappropriate for the library environment. There will be children in the area on a daily basis.
One packet per artist or group, please.
If you are submitting a work as a group, submit one combined packet (see below for more details).
Artwork must be available for the duration of the posted dates.
Incomplete or incorrect submissions will not be considered; please follow these instructions carefully.
Due Date for Submissions and Posting of Results:
The submissions must be received by 5:00 PM on Wednesday, September 21, 2022
If selected, you will also be notified by email. Uforge will work with you directly to execute the exhibit.
Artists who were not selected will be contacted by email.
Preparing your Images:
We encourage all artists to submit work for consideration. Only online submissions will be accepted at this time for consideration. If you have submitted with us in the past, you must resubmit.
3 digital images of recent 2-dimensional, original work, dimensions of at least 1200 pixels on the shortest side (4" at 300 dpi), jpg format.
The jpgs must be named as follows: Image number_Artist's last name_dimensions indicating inches or feet_ TitleofWork_medium_year produced. Example: 01_Doe_18x24inches_TitleofWork_AcryliconCanvas_2013
Publicity:
All publicity is handled by our managing partner, Uforge Gallery, including: a press release, various social media channels, exhibition page on the Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch Library website, invitational postcards, flyers, and more.
Sales:
The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch Library will not manage or oversee inquiries or transactions regarding the purchase of artwork displayed. However, price lists will be made available to library patrons online. Should an exhibiting artist choose to make a donation to the Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch to help defray expenses related to art exhibitions, it would be greatly appreciated.
Insurance:
Artwork will be handled with utmost care. The Boston Public Library-Jamaica Plain Branch, the Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch Library, and Uforge Gallery do not hold insurance for artwork on exhibit to the public and are not responsible for any loss or damage of the artist's work whatsoever. Exhibiting artists will be required to sign a waiver on or before the day the show is hung.
Delivery and Return of Work:
If selected, work must be hand-delivered to 30 South Street and will remain on display for the duration of the show. Works will be returned in the same manner as delivered. All work must be dropped-off and picked-up by the specified dates. Due to limited storage space, work remaining unclaimed after the specified date will become property of the Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch Library.
Promotional Agreement:
By agreeing to participate in library exhibitions you are giving Boston Public Library-Jamaica Plain Branch, the Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch Library, and Uforge Gallery the right to use images of your work for any promotional materials and website. Newspapers and other media outlets are allowed to use images of your work in material promoting the exhibiting artists. Submission of your work indicates acceptance of all conditions stated above.
Do you still have a question? Please email gallery@friendsjplibrary.org.
Dawn Colsia: Preserving Nature in the City: A Daily Walk Around Jamaica Pond
Her recent series captures the diversity of Jamaica Pond, both its natural wonders of flora and fauna like turtles, herons, and the movement of the water, as well as the people and pets who frequent the space, walking, exercising, reading, fishing, and relaxing. Serene and introspective, rich in detail and color, the photographs invite viewers to pause and reflect on the spectacular beauties of nature and their own connection to the natural world.
Dawn Colsia: Preserving Nature in the City: A Daily Walk Around Jamaica Pond is on view from July 11 - August 31, 2022, with a public reception to be held on Thursday, July 28, 2022, 5:30-7:30 PM. The library is open Monday-Wednesday 10-6, Thursday 12-8, and Friday 9-5, and Saturday 9-2 (closed Sundays). The exhibition space is located on the lower level.
This exhibition is proudly sponsored by The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch Library.
The Jamaica Plain Branch Library is pleased to continue their rotating art program, supported by The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library in partnership with Uforge. This summer, the library presents a solo exhibition of local photographer Dawn Colsia.
Prior to becoming a full-time artist, Colsia practiced law, was a mediator, and worked to improve policy for people with disabilities. She has since combined her passion for social change with her life-long love of photography, using her work to create awareness and foster dialogue about important political and cultural issues. Her recent series captures the diversity of Jamaica Pond, both its natural wonders of flora and fauna like turtles, herons, and the movement of the water, as well as the people and pets who frequent the space, walking, exercising, reading, fishing, and relaxing. Serene and introspective, rich in detail and color, the photographs invite viewers to pause and reflect on the spectacular beauties of nature and their own connection to the natural world. Colsia says, “Every morning I walk around Jamaica Pond with my camera in one hand and my dog in the other. What started as a daily walk has become my morning meditation and reflection on the role nature has played in my life.” The work also acts as a call to protect and preserve such environments, which offer a respite from bustling city life.
Dawn Colsia: Preserving Nature in the City: A Daily Walk Around Jamaica Pond is on view from July 11-August 31, 2022, with a public reception to be held on Thursday, July 28, 2022, 5:30-7:30 PM. The library is open Monday-Wednesday 10-6, Thursday 12-8, and Friday 9-5, and Saturday 9-2 (closed Sundays). The exhibition space is located on the lower level.
Inquiries? www.dawncolsia.com
This exhibition is proudly sponsored by
The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch Library.
Jan Donley: Reading & Riding
Her compositions explore connections between people, nature, public spaces, and the written word, especially relevant now during our recent experiences of isolation. A teacher as well as a writer and artist, Donley says, “My students come from all over the world, and they remind me that home is fragile and varied and elusive. Just the word ‘home’ can bring a smile or a tear… I write and draw in an attempt to locate home, some center point that grounds me.”
Jan Donley: Reading & Riding is on view from May 6 through July 6, 2022 with a virtual artist meet-and-greet on Thursday, May 12, 2022 from 6:30-7:30 PM. The library is open Monday-Wednesday 10-6, Thursday 12-8, and Friday-Saturday 9-5 (closed Sundays). The exhibition space is located on the lower level.
This exhibition is proudly sponsored by The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch Library.
The Jamaica Plain Branch Library is pleased to continue their rotating art program, supported by The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library in partnership with Uforge. This spring, the library presents a solo exhibition of New York-based artist Jan Donley (formerly of Jamaica Plain).
Though she studied traditional techniques, Donley has unexpectedly found the iPad to be her main canvas, believing that digital art is an important disruption to the art world. Her works on view display a distinctive collage style, combining digitally painted figures with text from various literary sources, including Lorraine Hansberry, Virginia Woolf, Emily Dickinson, and James Baldwin. Her compositions explore connections between people, nature, public spaces, and the written word, especially relevant now during our recent experiences of isolation. A teacher as well as a writer and artist, Donley says, “My students come from all over the world, and they remind me that home is fragile and varied and elusive. Just the word ‘home’ can bring a smile or a tear… I write and draw in an attempt to locate home, some center point that grounds me.” She is represented by Stewart Clifford Gallery in Provincetown and has exhibited in Massachusetts and New York.
Jan Donley: Reading & Riding is on view from May 6 through July 6, 2022 with a virtual artist meet-and-greet on Thursday, May 12, 2022 from 6:30-7:30 PM. The library is open Monday-Wednesday 10-6, Thursday 12-8, and Friday-Saturday 9-5 (closed Sundays). The exhibition space is located on the lower level.
Inquiries? www.jandonley.com
This exhibition is proudly sponsored by
The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch Library.
Marnie Jain: In Close Proximity 2.0
With a steady hand and an incredible eye for detail, Jain is known for her delightful collage compositions featuring all manner of flora and fauna, with rabbits, frogs, birds, and snakes hidden among flowers and forest greenery. Using bright colors and a range of found imagery, her constructions are playful, textured, and often enlightening.
Marnie Jain: In Close Proximity is on view from March 6 through April 30, 2020, with a public reception to be held on Thursday, March 12, 5:30 - 7:30 PM. The library is open Monday-Wednesday 10-6, Thursday 12-8, and Friday-Saturday 9-5 (closed Sundays). The exhibition space is located on the lower level.This exhibition is proudly sponsored by The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch Library.
The Jamaica Plain Branch Library is proud to announce a new exhibition as part of their rotating art program, supported by The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library in partnership with Uforge. For the second show in 2020, the library presents a solo exhibition of Jamaica Plain-based collage artist Marnie Jain.
With a steady hand and an incredible eye for detail, Jain is known for her delightful collage compositions featuring all manner of flora and fauna, with rabbits, frogs, birds, and snakes hidden among flowers and forest greenery. Using bright colors and a range of found imagery, her constructions are playful, textured, and often enlightening. Boasting a selection of primarily new works, In Close Proximity highlights insects, reptiles, and animals that inhabit Jamaica Plain, along with some imaginary creatures. The artist elaborates: “This show is a recognition that there is more to our environment and neighborhood than we visibly see, that the natural world is abundant with co-existing species, and that all of it holds beauty.” Though she has exhibited in numerous spaces, including the Attleboro Arts Museum, the Loring-Greenough House, the Concord Center for Visual Arts, and Uforge Gallery, this is Jain’s first solo exhibition.
Marnie Jain: In Close Proximity is on view from March 6 through April 30, 2020, with a public reception to be held on Thursday, March 12, 5:30 - 7:30 PM. The library is open Monday-Wednesday 10-6, Thursday 12-8, and Friday-Saturday 9-5 (closed Sundays). The exhibition space is located on the lower level.
Inquiries? www.marniejain.com
This exhibition is proudly sponsored by
The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch Library.
Garrow Throop: The beauty of light
A graduate of RISD, Garrow Throop brings over 40 years of design experience to this series of mixed media works inspired by the natural beauty of Cape Cod. His illusionistic landscapes feature soft, loose brush strokes depicting idyllic scenes of the beach and nearby locales, but upon closer inspection the use of photographs becomes apparent even as the two mediums blend seamlessly. The resulting works are colorful and wistful, evoking the movement of cool sea breezes as well as the stillness of a quiet day.
Garrow Throop: Imagination: The Beauty of Light is on view from January 7 through March 2, 2022, with an artist meet-and-greet to be held on Thursday, January 20 from 5:30-7:30 PM. The library is open Monday-Wednesday 10-6, Thursday 12-8, and Friday 9-5 (closed Saturday & Sunday. The exhibition space is located on the lower level.
This exhibition is proudly sponsored by The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch Library.
The Jamaica Plain Branch Library is thrilled to announce the return of their rotating art program, supported by The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library in partnership with Uforge. For the first show of 2022, the library presents a solo exhibition of Newton-based artist Garrow Throop.
A graduate of RISD, Throop brings over 40 years of design experience to this series of mixed media works inspired by the natural beauty of Cape Cod. His illusionistic landscapes feature soft, loose brush strokes depicting idyllic scenes of the beach and nearby locales, but upon closer inspection the use of photographs becomes apparent even as the two mediums blend seamlessly. The resulting works are colorful and wistful, evoking the movement of cool sea breezes as well as the stillness of a quiet day. Of his process, the artist says, “I love the combination that the realism of photography and the fantasy of watercolor and acrylic painting gives me. My journey has slowly morphed from one to the other and it has given me an insight into what we actually see and what we think we see.” Throop is represented by Jobi Gallery in Truro and has shown throughout Massachusetts.
Garrow Throop: Imagination: The Beauty of Light is on view from January 7 through March 2, 2022, with a virtual artist meet-and-greet to be held on Thursday, January 20 from 5:30-6:30 PM. The library is open Monday-Wednesday 10-6, Thursday 12-8, and Friday 9-5 (closed Saturday & Sunday. The exhibition space is located on the lower level.
Inquiries? www.gtvisual.com
This exhibition is proudly sponsored by
The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch Library.
Marnie Jain: In Close Proximity
With a steady hand and an incredible eye for detail, Marnie Jain is known for her delightful collage compositions featuring all manner of flora and fauna, with rabbits, frogs, birds, and snakes hidden among flowers and forest greenery.
Marnie Jain: In Close Proximity is on view from March 6 through April 30, 2020. The library is open Monday-Wednesday 10-6, Thursday 12-8, and Friday-Saturday 9-5 (closed Sundays). The exhibition space is located on the lower level.
This exhibition is proudly sponsored by The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch Library.
The Jamaica Plain Branch Library is proud to announce a new exhibition as part of their rotating art program, supported by The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library in partnership with Uforge. For the second show in 2020, the library presents a solo exhibition of Jamaica Plain-based collage artist Marnie Jain.
With a steady hand and an incredible eye for detail, Marnie Jain is known for her delightful collage compositions featuring all manner of flora and fauna, with rabbits, frogs, birds, and snakes hidden among flowers and forest greenery. Using bright colors and a range of found imagery, her constructions are playful, textured, and often enlightening. Boasting a selection of primarily new works, In Close Proximity highlights insects, reptiles, and animals that inhabit Jamaica Plain, along with some imaginary creatures. The artist elaborates: “This show is a recognition that there is more to our environment and neighborhood than we visibly see, that the natural world is abundant with co-existing species, and that all of it holds beauty.” Though she has exhibited in numerous spaces, including the Attleboro Arts Museum, the Loring-Greenough House, the Concord Center for Visual Arts, and Uforge Gallery, this is Jain’s first solo exhibition.
Marnie Jain: In Close Proximity is on view from March 6 through April 30, 2020. The library is open Monday-Wednesday 10-6, Thursday 12-8, and Friday-Saturday 9-5 (closed Sundays). The exhibition space is located on the lower level.
Inquiries? www.marniejain.com
This exhibition is proudly sponsored by
The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch Library.
Robin Radin - The Nearness of Us: Photographs from the Neighborhoods of Jamaica Plain
An established photographer, Radin has exhibited throughout the United States since the 1980s. In the work on view, she stays close to home for inspiration, capturing portraits of Jamaica Plain residents. Rendered in stark black and white, her figures often confront the camera directly, though others are pictured more casually, spending time outdoors in the parks, streets, train stations, and other public spaces of the historic neighborhood.
Robin Radin - The Nearness of Us: Photographs from the Neighborhoods of Jamaica Plain is on view from January 10 through February 28, 2020, with a public reception to be held on Thursday, January 16 , 5:30 - 7:30 PM. The library is open Monday-Wednesday 10-6, Thursday 12-8, and Friday-Saturday 9-5 (closed Sundays). The exhibition space is located on the lower level.
The Jamaica Plain Branch Library is proud to announce a new exhibition as part of their rotating art program, supported by The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library in partnership with Uforge. For the first show in 2020, the library presents a solo exhibition of Jamaica Plain-based photographer Robin Radin.
An established photographer, Radin has exhibited throughout the United States since the 1980s. In the work on view, she stays close to home for inspiration, capturing portraits of Jamaica Plain residents. Rendered in stark black and white, her figures often confront the camera directly, though others are pictured more casually, spending time outdoors in the parks, streets, train stations, and other public spaces of the historic neighborhood. She observes relationships between family members, friends, partners, and their surrounding environment, looking for quiet moments occurring within the more frenetic experience of city life. She elaborates, “My work examines the intricacies of human relations: a visual acknowledgement that we are both together as community and family, and alone, as individuals.”
Robin Radin - The Nearness of Us: Photographs from the Neighborhoods of Jamaica Plain is on view from January 10 through February 28, 2020, with a public reception to be held on Thursday, January 16 , 5:30 - 7:30 PM. The library is open Monday-Wednesday 10-6, Thursday 12-8, and Friday-Saturday 9-5 (closed Sundays). The exhibition space is located on the lower level.
Inquiries? rradinphoto@hotmail.com
This exhibition is proudly sponsored by The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch Library.
Andrew Stearns: Always on the Camino at the Jamaica Plain Branch Library
With a BFA in Printmaking and History of Art from MassArt, Andrew Stearns explores the continuously shifting narratives of time and space through the investigation of historical moment, with a particular interest in how history is recorded, or simply fades away.
Andrew Stearns: Always on the Camino is on view from November 8 through December 31, 2019, with a public reception to be held on Thursday, November 14, 5:30 - 7:30 PM. The library is open Monday-Wednesday 10-6, Thursday 12-8, and Friday-Saturday 9-5 (closed Sundays). The exhibition space is located on the lower level.
The Jamaica Plain Branch Library is proud to announce a new exhibition as part of their rotating art program, supported by The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library in partnership with Uforge. For the final show of the year, the library presents a solo exhibition of Jamaica Plain-based printmaker Andrew Stearns.
With a BFA in Printmaking and History of Art from MassArt, Andrew Stearns explores the continuously shifting narratives of time and space through the investigation of historical moment, with a particular interest in how history is recorded, or simply fades away. A mixture of woodcuts and lithographs, the work on view reflects his journey along the Camino de Santiago, a 500-mile pilgrimage route leading to the shrine of the apostle Saint James the Great in northwestern Spain. Stearns employs a graphic, at times-collagelike style, with bold lines and bright hues of orange and chartreuse, mixing architectural, landscape, and figural motifs. The resulting series is an eye-catching journey through the artist’s own memories.
Andrew Stearns: Always on the Camino is on view from November 8 through December 31, 2019, with a public reception to be held on Thursday, November 14, 5:30 - 7:30 PM. The library is open Monday-Wednesday 10-6, Thursday 12-8, and Friday-Saturday 9-5 (closed Sundays). The exhibition space is located on the lower level.
Inquiries? astearnsart@me.com | www.astearnsart.com
This exhibition is proudly sponsored by The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch Library.
Annie Cardinaux: On Softer Ground: Patchwork Landscapes
First learning quilting techniques from her aunt, Annie Cardinaux has turned her longstanding passion for textile crafts into a series of vivid wall hangings. She employs traditional sewing and quilting techniques to create contemporary patchwork landscapes of rolling hills, expansive fields, quiet lakes, and stately tree groves, pulling inspiration from the natural world while working with uniquely saturated fabric color palettes.
On Softer Ground: Patchwork Landscapes by Annie Cardinaux is on view from September 6 through October 31, 2019, with a public reception to be held on Thursday, September 12, 5:30 - 7:30 PM. The library is open Monday-Wednesday 10-6, Thursday 12-8, and Friday-Saturday 9-5 (closed Sundays). The exhibition space is located on the lower level.
The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library in partnership with Uforge are pleased to announce a new exhibition as part of their rotating art program. After soliciting proposals from a range of local artists, a selection committee comprised of community members and BPL staff has chosen six exceptional artists to fill its gallery space over the course of 2019. This fall, the library presents the first solo exhibition of Jamaica Plain-based fiber artist Annie Cardinaux.
First learning quilting techniques from her aunt, Cardinaux has turned her longstanding passion for textile crafts into a series of vivid wall hangings. She employs traditional sewing and quilting techniques to create contemporary patchwork landscapes of rolling hills, expansive fields, quiet lakes, and stately tree groves, pulling inspiration from the natural world while working with uniquely saturated fabric color palettes. The result is slightly abstracted and at times playful, made all the more personal for the clear presence of the artist’s deft hand in each composition’s lines of thread. The quilted texture of the work offers an aesthetically engaging experience reminiscent of a familiar domestic setting, often evoking nostalgia and surprise from viewers.
On Softer Ground: Patchwork Landscapes by Annie Cardinaux is on view from September 6 through October 31, 2019, with a public reception to be held on Thursday, September 12, 5:30 - 7:30 PM. The library is open Monday-Wednesday 10-6, Thursday 12-8, and Friday-Saturday 9-5 (closed Sundays). The exhibition space is located on the lower level.
Inquiries? https://www.anniecardinaux.com/
This exhibition is proudly sponsored by The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch Library.
Summertime: A Youth Photo Exhibition
The works on view in Summertime include a mixture of subjects and styles - from color to black and white, from still life to portrait, capturing locations like Old Orchard Beach, the Franklin Park Zoo, the Lynch Family Skate Park in Cambridge, and Narragansett, RI. Many reflect the vivacity of contemporary life in the city, while others focus on quiet, reflective moments. The young artists range in age from 11 to 15 years old, hailing from Brookline, Jamaica Plain, Roslindale, Newton, and other Boston-area towns.
Exhibiting artists: Emily Ball (15), Newton; Mini Burell (14), Dorchester; Kayleigh Clancy (14), Dorchester; Claudia Cortell (15), Boston; Jesse Eliot (14), Jamaica Plain; Mia Finnan (12), Brookline; Karianna Franklin (12), Chelsea; Vera Judkins (13), Matunuck, RI; Jamie Leslie (12), Brookline; Mary Matero (13), West Roxbury; Jaire May (12), Roslindale; Celia Meranus (14), Brookline; Gabriel Nigrovic (12), Brookline; Anna Parisi (14), Nahant; Argi Protopapadakis (11), Brookline; Isobel Salemo (13), Roslindale; Annabella Valle (15), Braintree; Tandin Ward (14), Jamaica Plain; and Sofie Wise (15), Braintree.
Summertime: A Youth Photo Exhibition is on view from July 5 through August 31, 2019, with a public reception to be held on Thursday, July 11, 5:30 - 7:30 PM. The library is open Monday-Wednesday 10-6, Thursday 12-8, and Friday-Saturday 9-5 (closed Sundays). The exhibition space is located on the lower level.
The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library in partnership with Uforge are pleased to announce a new exhibition as part of their rotating art program. After soliciting proposals from a range of local artists, a selection committee comprised of community members and BPL staff has chosen six exceptional artists to fill its gallery space over the course of 2019. The next exhibition, and our first group show features photographs by students in the Big Picture Art House program.
Founded in 2011 by Boston-based photographer Jennifer Connelly, Big Picture Art House trains middle schoolers on DSLR cameras, traveling around Boston to places like Copley Square, the North End, Castle Island, and Chinatown to snap photos. Classes are structured around themes like Storytelling or Street Photography, and some focus on movie-making and documentary. The works on view in Summertime include a mixture of subjects and styles - from color to black and white, from still life to portrait, capturing locations like Old Orchard Beach, the Franklin Park Zoo, the Lynch Family Skate Park in Cambridge, and Narragansett, RI. Many reflect the vivacity of contemporary life in the city, while others focus on quiet, reflective moments. The young artists range in age from 11 to 15 years old, hailing from Brookline, Jamaica Plain, Roslindale, Newton, and other Boston-area towns.
Exhibiting artists: Emily Ball (15), Newton; Mini Burell (14), Dorchester; Kayleigh Clancy (14), Dorchester; Claudia Cortell (15), Boston; Jesse Eliot (14), Jamaica Plain; Mia Finnan (12), Brookline; Karianna Franklin (12), Chelsea; Vera Judkins (13), Matunuck, RI; Jamie Leslie (12), Brookline; Mary Matero (13), West Roxbury; Jaire May (12), Roslindale; Celia Meranus (14), Brookline; Gabriel Nigrovic (12), Brookline; Anna Parisi (14), Nahant; Argi Protopapadakis (11), Brookline; Isobel Salemo (13), Roslindale; Annabella Valle (15), Braintree; Tandin Ward (14), Jamaica Plain; and Sofie Wise (15), Braintree.
Summertime: A Youth Photo Exhibition is on view from July 5 through August 31, 2019, with a public reception to be held on Thursday, July 11, 5:30 - 7:30 PM. The library is open Monday-Wednesday 10-6, Thursday 12-8, and Friday-Saturday 9-5 (closed Sundays). The exhibition space is located on the lower level.
This exhibition is proudly sponsored by Optical Designs, Inc., a family-owned and operated business located in the heart of Jamaica Plain, www.opticaldesignsgroup.com.
Ruth Lague: Landscapes
A graduate of RISD, Ruth LaGue credits her childhood in Alaska as well as her later travels through India for her interest in landscape, where she sees both the limitless interior universe that lives within us and the outer vastness of our physical environment. Working with palette knives on canvas, she strives for economy in her work, combining textures, colors, and patterns. Her large-scale paintings capture various seasons and environments with energetic marks and an abstract ambiguity, seeking to welcome her viewers into her landscapes, perhaps jogging a memory or a simple moment of introspection. They are visual reminders of the concept that everyone is a small part of something larger, more expansive than our individual selves.
Ruth LaGue: Landscapes is on view from May 3 through June 30, 2019, with a public reception to be held on Thursday, May 9, 5:30 - 7:30 PM. The library will host LaGue for a free artist talk as part of ARTWEEK Boston on Saturday, May 4, 10:00 - 11:30 AM. The library is open Monday-Wednesday 10-6, Thursday 12-8, and Friday-Saturday 9-5 (closed Sundays). The exhibition space is located on the lower level.
The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library in partnership with Uforge are pleased to announce a new exhibition as part of their rotating art program. After soliciting proposals from a range of local artists, a selection committee comprised of community members and BPL staff has chosen six exceptional artists to fill its gallery space over the course of 2019. The next exhibition features the work of Needham-based painter Ruth LaGue.
A graduate of RISD, LaGue credits her childhood in Alaska as well as her later travels through India for her interest in landscape, where she sees both the limitless interior universe that lives within us and the outer vastness of our physical environment. Working with palette knives on canvas, she strives for economy in her work, combining textures, colors, and patterns. Her large-scale paintings capture various seasons and environments with energetic marks and an abstract ambiguity, seeking to welcome her viewers into her landscapes, perhaps jogging a memory or a simple moment of introspection. They are visual reminders of the concept that everyone is a small part of something larger, more expansive than our individual selves.
Ruth LaGue: Landscapes is on view from May 3 through June 30, 2019, with a public reception to be held on Thursday, May 9, 5:30 - 7:30 PM. The library will host LaGue for a free artist talk as part of ARTWEEK Boston on Saturday, May 4, 10:00 - 11:30 AM. The library is open Monday-Wednesday 10-6, Thursday 12-8, and Friday-Saturday 9-5 (closed Sundays). The exhibition space is located on the lower level.
This exhibition is supported in part by a grant from the Boston Cultural Council, a local agency which is funded by the Mass Cultural Council, and administered by the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture.