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November 2024
Exhibition Opening: Peter Rosenberg with Julian Chagrin, Untitled
For the November art exhibition at the Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library, Peter L. Rosenberg is collaborating with Julian Chagrin on a show that is a study of human emotions during stressful times. Through evolving cultures, relationships, cameras, and a wide range of photographic interests, has been practicing photography since the summer of the U.S. Bicentennial in 1976. His photography is personal and, in a sense, autobiographical. The artists' work will be on view in the library's second-floor…
Find out more »Meanwhile Vampyrs Exhibition Closing Party
Arts Collaborative Medford invites you to meet the artists at a closing party for the exhibition by the Meanwhile Vampyrs. Artists Adam O’Day, Merk, and Brand come together to demonstrate the power of collaboration. On view are canvasses painted by them individually and together. There are endless stories to see and experience . . . come for camaraderie, music, and fun.
Find out more »Screening + Conversation: Drag, Kinship, and Mourning
In conjunction with the current exhibition "Across the Universe," Tufts University Art Galleries presents an interactive screening and conversation with exhibiting artist Tomashi Jackson, Associate Professor Kareem Khubchandani (LaWhore Vagistan), and two a special guests — multidisciplinary performer and director of opera and theater Alexander Gedeon from the LA Philharmonic, and Rebecca Uchill, Professor of the Practice and Director of the Center for Art, Design, and Visual Culture at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Featuring "One Night Only with…
Find out more »Art & Soul Circle: Scavengers
Arts Collaborative Medford and Sanctuary United Church of Christ present an Art & Soul Circle for “Scavengers,” a gallery showcase and pop-up library celebrating the resourcefulness of artists, their ability to use anything as a tool for creation, and their drive to create anywhere and everywhere. The showcase will highlight sketchbooks, objects, signs and stickers. Rev. Wendy Miller Olapade will facilitate the dialogue, reflecting on the questions that unfold from the art.
Find out more »Exhibit Opening Reception: Scavengers
Arts Collaborative Medford invites you to an opening reception for "Scavengers," a showcase and pop-up library celebrating the resourcefulness of artists, their ability to use anything as a tool for creating, and their drive to create anywhere and everywhere. Scavengers know that anything can be made into art, creating a world based on community resource rather than exclusion. This exhibition, organized by artists Dominique Litif-Nelson and PHEEBZ, includes sketchbooks, objects, signs, and stickers by 30 artists. It is a celebration of…
Find out more »December 2024
Exhibition Opening: Mary Oliveira – On Spot Pond
This month's art exhibition at the Medford Public Library is "Mary Oliveira: On Spot Pond," featuring original watercolors the artist painted from a kayak on Spot Pond in Stoneham. Each painting represents a memory of time spent on the pond. Oliveira's work will be on display in the library's second-floor gallery throughout December during regular library hours. An opening reception with the artist will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, December 6.
Find out more »Artist Reception: Mary Oliveira – On Spot Pond
The Medford Public Library presents an opening reception with Medford artist Mary Sullivan Oliveira, whose exhibition "On Spot Pond" is on view at the library throughout December. Displayed are original watercolors Oliveira painted from a kayak on Spot Pond in Stoneham. Each painting represents a memory of time spent on the water. Oliveira's work may be viewed in library's second-floor gallery all month during regular library hours.
Find out more »Colleen Green’s Feelin’ Chili’s Crispy Art Show at Deep Cuts
Deep Cuts is hosting a one-day display of "Feelin' Chili's Crispy," a collection of paintings, sculptures, drawings, and video by Lowell artist Colleen Green. Green writes, "The collection takes an irreverent, humorous, and sardonic look at the culture of American consumption, capitalism, homogenization, and privilege, while at the same time being a celebration of these very things which most of us, whether we like it or not, willingly indulge in. This show is the second thought that the inhabitants of…
Find out more »Moments in Medford Calendar Pop-up Exhibit
The Mystic Project invites you to a pop-up exhibit at Arts Collaborative Medford celebrating the artists whose work is featured on the organization's 2025 "Moments in Medford" calendar. The calendar showcases six artists and six writers from the Medford Housing Authority, along with an equal number from the wider Medford community. All proceeds from calendar sales will support the Mystic Project's programs for residents of the Medford Housing Authority. These include Artepreuners Youth, a weekly afterschool program where youth harness…
Find out more »January 2025
Exhibition Opening: Mixed Media Medley
This month's art exhibition at the Medford Public Library is "Mixed Media Medley," featuring a bright and uplifting medley of flavors (media) from four budding artists who are linked as friends and family. Textile artist Becky Lossing creates topographic Boston landscapes and bright touch-and-feel animals. Photographer Rebecca LeSaffre captures colorful New England landscapes and quiet moments. Collagist Courtney DeWolfe creates textured works that blend color, form, and found objects into whimsical compositions. And mixed media artist Grace Noblet transforms ordinary…
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