Art Reception for Caleb Stevens' Photo Show At CafeNation in Brighton

Snacks. Photography! Good times.

More of Caleb's work here: http://photobycaleb.blogspot.com/

Caleb's photography will be on display through February.

Cafenation

380 Washington St, Brighton, MA 02135-2736

MATCH - Artist Couples at LAP Gallery in Waltham

MATCH
Artist Couples

Show Dates: February 8 - March 10
Gallery Hours: Wed - Fri 4-9 PM, Sat 2-8 PM or by appointment.

LAP Gallery
289 Moody Street, Waltham MA
http://www.facebook.com/LincolnArtsProject

FEATURING WORK FROM:

Alex Straggas & Jillian Hurley
Chelsea Revelle & Robert Maloney
Corey Oberlander & Erica Aubin
Dan Lambert & Gretchen Neff
Emily McIntosh & Anthony Marvullo
Erin Utzig & Matt Hickey
Fish McGill & Sheryl Pace
Ian Deleon & Kara Stokowski
Katie Loesel & Luke Cady
Kristen Mills & Coady Brown
Lucas Spivey & Elizabeth Woodward
Maggie Cavallo & Anthony Palocci
Mallory Biggins & George Glass
Matthew Samolewicz & Lena Schmid
Molly Kennedy & Jon Watanabe
Scott Bakal & Kristina Carroll
Sarah Gay & Chris O’Neill
Sarah Malakoff & Andrew MK Warren


Beer provided by Narragansett

DIRECTIONS
Parking in rear of building, and on street.

Accessible by:
Commuter Rail (Stops in Porter Sq & North Station)
Buses
70, 70A (Central Sq/Allston/Brighton)
170 (Back Bay, Dudley Sq)
505, 553, 554, 556, 558 (Downtown Boston)

Check MBTA trip planner: http://www.mbta.com/

Dustrial Presents CVLT : Ars Moriendi 21+ No Cover

http://Dustri.al/ & ArtVenue present: CVLT: Ars Moriendi Project Featuring Ultra Guest DJ: GEMINI CAEZAR ! ! ! 8:00-10:00 The Δrs Moriendi Project ∴ Art Show 10:00-1:00 AM CVLT ∴ Dance 8-10:00 ART Reception http://dustri.al/cvlt/am/ new skulls by: Ryan Denman, Gemini Caezar, Adam Hodge, Aaron White, Lex McDermott, Halley Jaye, Robert McElaney and more! Sponsored Narragansett Tasting! FREE BEER! 10-1:00AM CVLT Ignites! Special Guest GEMINI CAEZAR ! ! ! Spinning the best in Modern Electronics Residents ΞL PØSER, PUNKETTΔ, GLΔSS T33TH, IØNNØKX, DJ NΞBULUST Visual Battle! CTRL ΔLT DΞSIGN vs. 0xf8! ΔRT ∞ MUSIC ∞ 06210311 ∞ MΔGIC This is CVLT

Lot F Gallery presents THREE

Lot F Gallery presents THREE

Works by

Sean Flood
Nick Ward
Josh Falk

New works from three Boston artists. Each with strong and distinct styles. A number of large substantial works will be available, as well as a range of other pieces.

Refreshments will be provided

For more information and pre-sale appointments email info@lotFgallery.com

Josh Mannis Opening Reception - Zeal For The Law

OPENING RECEPTIONFRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 6 - 8 PM (through March 24)

JOSH MANNIS observing something Olympic and something perfect in the work. where does the palette come from? By Joey Frank February, 2012 The Palette: The colors of the Nadia drawings seem old. The yellow/gold and green and red and black seem institutional, a kind of 1970's European National palette. The Nadia drawings were inspired by gymnast Nadia Comăneci and not the protagonist of Andre Breton's novel Nadja. The video of Nadia's 1976 Olympic feat of perfection on the uneven bars, preserved on YouTube, explains ink tipped mark making. The friction of her uniform moving through space. The movement of her deft pre-sexual athleticism, the colors of ink are similar to the Romanian national uniform stripes running from Nadia's armpit to hip. Her body moves the stripes through the motions before the struggling video camera. As for the painting drawings in this scenario, the white patch of paper becomes a rectangle of white spandex. The video camera hand struggles to record Comăneci. Seeing the white paper of the painted drawings as a swath of spandex, invokes the cloth aspect of the work. All the clothing in the videos is tailored by Mannis himself. It seems like an ethical stance, but why? To evoke the handmade nature of the gymnast uniforms, tailored not only to the specific body but to a set of modest Nationalist standards? The hanging tapestry "The Law" includes a large rectangle of square plaid fabric, maybe a sort of tartan. The same fabric was used to make the pants for the "Zeal for the Law" video. The tartan: wearing it was made illigal in Scotland as an attempt to crush Gaelic culture. When that law was repealed in 1782, the tartan plaid became symbolic national attire. The correlation: tapestry of plaid pants fabric to the white paper as spandex on Nadia Comăneci. The Pallet: The movement of the blond-wigged Mannis evokes the inexhaustible physical prowess of the Olympic gymnast. The physical confrontation in "Zeal for the Law"initially feels like a wrestler squaring off but then takes on the intensity of something more tribal, a war dance. Nationalism and the confidence of coordination are at play. An explaination for the tapestry "The Law" was as an "ancestor totem, or generic sign for an entire tribe or nation." The two symetrical metal objects are like eyes, with the gold chains symbolizing the bondage of a people, but also golden pathways for information from golden eyes. The pallet I am interested in is the makeshift mattress; a servants sleeping rectangle from the middle ages - a straw mat placed on the floor and covered with cloth. This mat, functionally a bed, is a servants place to dream. The dream of the athlete includes service not only to a team or a nation (in the case of the Olympics) but service to a routine of physical movements. The multiplying in the videos reinforce the feelings of a nation coordinated in its movements. But nation of pre-adolecents is by nature unstable and impossible. Italians used to castrate young boys to preserve their high pitched singing voices. But a Nation of castrati could never exist, could never reproduce. A coordinated dance implies a cohisive unity in the thinking of the dancers. Unity of this type implies a certain compliance with the law - but this is more than compliance! it's Zeal! With the law comes the badge, and the medallion dangling from gold chain of this swinger figure implies both an officer of the law and a gold medalist, the perfect example of how the law should be executed. The Olympic gold. Its hard not to see it as nipples to me, as pre-sexual nipples, dormant bitch- tits of the fatty child. These clay sculpted golden bits are the most ancient world aspect of the work. They are not about fertility but about a softness that aspires to either soft milk bearing breasts or strong pectoral muscles. They are a body part ready to bloom in accordance with the Law. View Webite

450 harrison avenue, boston 02118 wednesday to saturday 12 to 6 pm and by appointment www.anthonygreaney.com

Allison Bamcat at Raw Artists : Activate! Boston Feb. 9th

Click this flier to access discounted tickets through Bamcat's profile!

Hey guys, Boston artist Allison Bamcat has been chosen to showcase at this year's RAW ARTISTS event on Thursday, February 9th at 7pm. Cocktail attire!

From the Raw website :

"RAW hand-picks and spotlights local artistic talent in film, fashion, music, visual art, hair & makeup artistry, and performance art. With artists from all genres in each showcase, RAW events come together to form an amazing one night circus of creativity.

What can you expect when attending RAW Showcase? We screen an independent film (usually a short, webisode or music video), a fashion show from an up-and-coming local designer, a musical performance, an art gallery featuring several independent visual artists, and performance art (comedy/dance/fire dancers, you name it...). You'll get a little taste of everything. Combine all this creativity with drinks, fun, and good company!"


Click the banner to check out Bamcat's Raw Artist profile! You can purchase discounted tickets ($10 online, $15 at the door) via a link on her profile.

Should be loads and loads of fun! Hope to see you there!Cupcake Kitty ©Allison Bamcat 2011

Gogo Fluff Deity ©Allison Bamcat 2011
These Ghosts They Know Me ©Allison Bamcat 2011

Meow meow! Bamcat's blog is here! Follow here on Facebook here!

The Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo 2012 (C2E2) and Boston Comic Con 2012!

It has been confirmed that Boston's Tofu Squirrel is going to have a table at the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo (C2E2), April 13-15. She will also have a table in the Artist Alley at The Boston Comic Book Convention, April 21-22, along with Boston's favorite Karl Stevens, and other talented artists. Make sure to stop by and say hello! :)

Adventures Close to Home: a Feminist Artist Auction and Exhibition” presented by Ladyfest Boston and Snow Project at the Washington Street Art Center!

Boston's Fly Over the City Art Show Picnic, January 2012, Friday the 13th @ The Western Front

Boston's choice courier Fly Over the City organizes another amazing art show! FOTC SNOW PICNIC! Featuring Art by Nick McEvoy, Jen Kanis, Jen O'Brien, Tofusquirrel, Coco Roy-Rodgers, Jeff Poot, Rachel Rizzo, Greg Letarte, Amanda Clarke, Carolyn Lewenberg, Ellie Gill, Brian Connolly and more artists announcements to come!

Featuring noise by Subclinix, Double Nines, Skimask

The Western Front, 343 Cambridge MA, 02139 Friday January 13th 2012 8pm-1am Rsvp: https://www.facebook.com/events/304128776295833/?ref=notif&notif_t=event_invite There is a call for art!

Corporeal Construct -- January 6, 2012 at 450 Harrison Avenue

On January 6, 2012, in the artists’ studios at 450 Harrison Street, Corporeal Constructions opens to the public and is on view for just one evening. This show culls from the Master of Fine Arts program at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and the artists in the show reflect various stages in the program. Corporeal Constructions presents artwork that illustrates intangible ideas, experiences, and memories transfigured into physical forms. The sculptures, paintings, and photographs in the show represent the performative act of ideas and memories passing into, through, and out of the body. The result of such influences and processes are evocative images that possess both strong emotion and power. Artists in the show include Huaiyu Chou, Jodie Goodnough, Katrina Majkut, Monica Lynn Manoski, Sarah Pollman, Qing Song, and Ashley Wood.

Photos From The Ars Moriendi Project - Custom Human Skulls Revolving Group Art Show

Skull In Shrine By Casey Desmond

Blue Skull Design By Lex McDermott

(Photo Credit: Ryan Denman)

Design Nearby @ Pinkcomma Gallery 12/9/2011

Design Nearby is an exhibition series for people who love design. The series showcases inventive craft and clever aesthetics, from graphics on a shirt to mobiles made of felt to woodblock wallpaper. Design Nearby highlights works in various disciplines, with a focus on Boston-area artists and designers. These works are available for purchase. This year’s exhibit is entitled Command-P for the Macintosh keyboard shortcut that allows one to print the digital contents of their screen. Command-P explores the dichotomy between traditional and contemporary printing techniques. Each artist in this exhibit uses digital manipulation and classic printing methods in varying degrees to create their work. Whether manually screen-printed computer illustrations or die-cut letterpress prints, the pieces in this show represent the wide spectrum of work celebrating the art of printed matter.

Rifrákt @ Bloc 11 Cafe in Union Square TONIGHT!

From 5-7 pm view artwork on display and available to purchase by Rifrákt Artist Collective. Complimentary hors d'oeuvre from Bloc 11! A special performance by local musician Heather Smist will start at 6pm.

See you there!

On display November 15 - January 2nd 2012

Work by:
Leah Cunningham
Sarah Gay
Stephanie Goode
Carolyn Hulbert
Nick Kent
Aaron Morris
Chris O'Neill

Saturday December 3rd : 5-7pm
Bloc 11 Cafe
11 Bow Street
Somerville, MA

www.rifrakt.com
www.rifrakt.tumblr.com
www.bloc11.com

Facebook Invite!

http://www.facebook.com/events/266951486685820/

TONIGHT! Adam O'Day's Opening Reception!

A sparkling solo show of new artwork by Boston's Adam O'Day. These 15 paintings reflect a playful new direction, while keeping the same chunky paint, splatters, drips and architectural splendor. Please stop by the reception to meet the artist or if you can't make it, keep in mind that the show will be up until January. Happy Holidays!

Opening Reception: Saturday, December 3rd, 9-11pm
Sponsored by Karlsson's vodka and Christopher's

Hand Stamped AJO coasters will be available.

Christopher's
1920 Mass Ave, Porter Square
Cambridge, MA 02140

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THE HUNDREDS SHOW @ LINCOLN ARTS PROJECT

THE HUNDREDS SHOW

All Art is $100 // $200 // or $300

OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, December 9, 7-10 PM

Show Dates: December 9 - January 14

Gallery Hours: Wed - Fri 4-10 PM, Sat 2-8 PM or by appointment.

Lincoln Arts Project is pleased to announce The Hundreds Show.

Featuring over 40 artists in a “everything must go” show.

All art falls into of three price points - $100, $200, or $300.

A great opportunity to get “cheap” work from some of Boston’s finest established and emerging artists.

FEATURING WORK FROM:

Adam LoRusso, Adam O’Day, Adahn Stewart, Adrienne Ginter, Aimee Belanger, Allison Bamcat, Amanda Fiedler, Bill Dunlap, Bradford Rusick, Brian Butler, Brian Hart, Caleb Neelon, Candace Corbin, Charlie Smith, Chelsea Dirck, Claudia Quigua, Cydney Gottlieb, Danielle Spurge, Dave Ortega, Dave Tolmie, Erica Aubin, Fish McGill, Gabbie Li, Geoff Hargadon, Ian Stewart, Jared Friedman, Jess Barnett, Jessica MacMillan, Josh Luke, Julie Weiman, June Levinson, Katie Loesel, Kenji Nakayama, Kevin Bucaccio, Kristina Carroll, Mel Blood, Mike Dacey, Princess Die, Raul Gonzalez, Sam Hayes, Scott Chasse, Scott Murry, Sean-Tremayne C. Lunsford, Sirarpi Heghinian Walzer, Steve Rand

LAP Gallery289 Moody Street, Waltham MA

http://www.facebook.com/LincolnArtsProject

DIRECTIONS

Parking in rear of building, and on street.Accessible by:Commuter Rail (Stops in Porter Sq & North Station)Buses70, 70A (Central Sq/Allston/Brighton)170 (Back Bay, Dudley Sq)505, 553, 554, 556, 558 (Downtown Boston)Check MBTA trip planner: http://www.mbta.com/

The Ars Moriendi Project - Custom Human Skulls Revolving Group Art Show

Artists participating in the first round: Bethany Shorb, Matt Walker (Dead Presidents), Ctrl Alt Design, Casey Desmond, Lex McDermott, Aaron White, Ctiris and many more

New Work By Casey Desmond

Casey Desmond is not only one of our favorite musicians in Boston, she is also one of our favorite illustrators. She recently illustrated this beautiful psychedelic deer piece that is currently displayed at the Bostonia Collectives art show at the Lincoln Arts Project Gallery in Waltham. Her art and music go hand in hand.

Make sure to check out this new video of one of her most recent performances:

Casey is nominated for Female Vocalist of the Year. Click here to vote or go to www.bostonmusicawards2011.com

Congratulations to Casey Vadum Rankin and our friends at ArtVenue!

ArtVenue celebrated a big win yesterday at the 2011 MassChallenge Award Ceremony. MassChallenge helps early stage entrepreneurs succeed their business goals and awarded ArtVenue with a $50,000.00 grant. This is wonderful news! Thank you ArtVenue for your efforts in helping artists gain some income and exposure while helping decorate our city's local businesses with beautiful art.

Great work!

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CALL FOR ART: Type Show

Curated by Pat Falco and Mike Dacey

Send all Types of Type work!!!! Any medium will be considered.

Submit images of your work with title, medium, and size to:

info@lincolnartsproject.com

DEADLINE: October 28

Show Dates: November 5 - December 3

Reception: November 18

Lincoln Arts Project

The LAP Gallery

289 Moody Street, Waltham

lincolnartsproject.com

Call for Submission for the MFA 2012 Community Arts Initiative: The Artist Project

The Artist Project is a collaborative exhibition between an established artist, eight after-school community organizations in the Boston area, the MFA, and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (SMFA). It culminates in a 6 month prominent exhibition in the Linde Family Wing of the MFA. The selected Artist will receive a substantial honorarium as well as budget for supplies relating to the project.

Artists must submit their proposals by Friday, January 13, 2012.

More information on this exciting juried project can be found here: http://www.mfa.org/programs/community-programs/community-arts-initiative