Belmont Art Association

Fenestra in Aeternum
2024-02-01 10:00 - 2024-03-31 14:00 (America/New_York)
Minna Rothman’s solo exhibit, Fenestra in Aeternum is showing at the Friends Center in Cambridge from February 1 to March 31.

Reception

Sunday, February 25 at 12:30 pm.

In Minna’s talk, she will cover concepts of kilim and Dine/Navajo flat weave, to contemporary tapestry originating in the Bahaus design movement. All are welcome.

The exhibit is open for public viewing on Tuesday – Friday 10 am – 2 pm, 5 Longfellow Park (Harvard Sq., on Brattle Street across from the Longfellow Museum). Please ring the buzzer to be let in. If you message me before coming, I can meet you at the Center for a private tour.

P.S. A possibility of a zoom participation to the reception is considered. If you would like to join reception via zoom please message me. Thanks.

Contact

Website: www.MZRStudio.comFadebook: Minna RothmanInstagram: minnarothman

BAA 10-year Anniversary Exhibit
2024-02-10 10:00 - 2024-05-26 17:00
BAA’s 10th anniversary show at the Belmont Gallery of Art

Extended through May 26, 2024!

We are super happy to announce that the BAA 10th Anniversary Celebratory Show at the BGA has been staged and will be open to the public as of Saturday, February 10th, featuring 23 BAA artists. Yippee. We did it! Many thanks to all who have helped to make this happen – participating artists, volunteers, our poster maker, Dari, and most especially, Lauren Palmer Merrill, who is truly a force of nature.

Reception

WHEN: Sun., March 10

WHEN: 2pm

Participating Artists

Alina Artyunova

Nicole Bernstein

Edward Cardini

Julliette Carignan

Naomi Ellenberg-Dukas

Irene R. Fairley

Bert Halstead

Helen Hankin

Kay Hudgins

Richard Hill

Barbara Kibler

Anne S. Katzeff

Carol Leonesio

Jessica Lomeli

Sally Naish

Lauren Palmer

Darisse Paquette

Nan Rumpf

Janet Smith

Jill Strait

Sudakshina (SuWani)

Connor S. Thompson

Members Meeting Feb. 2024
2024-02-29 19:00 - 21:00
MEMBERS MEETING

Zoom is open at 6:45 for pre-meeting socializing

Business Meeting, 7:00pm

AGENDA

BAA’s 10th anniversary show at the Belmont Gallery of Art

We are super happy to announce that the BAA 10th Anniversary Celebratory Show at the BGA has been staged and will be open to the public as of this Saturday, February 10th, featuring 23 BAA artists. Yippee. We did it! Many thanks to all who have helped to make this happen – participating artists, volunteers, our poster maker, Dari, and most especially, Lauren Palmer Merrill, who is truly a force of nature.

So, along with this great news, of course, we have to plan an opening reception, which will be after the show opens Feb. 10, and possibly a closing reception in March (?). But we can not do it without your help. We need a reception planning committee. This is really important if we want the show to be truly celebratory and successful. Please let us know if you can help with this important piece of our show.

Program, 7:30pm

Featured Guest, Molly Zimmer

For our February meeting, we welcome talented artist, Molly Zimmer, as our featured guest, sharing her journey as an artist, her techniques, and a virtual trunk show.

Molly Zimmer is a multimedia artist. Her fabric sculptures combine painting, textile, and collage with recycled materials. She holds an MFA in Painting from the University of New Mexico, and a BFA in Painting and Curatorial Studies from Maryland Institute College of Art. Her work has been exhibited nationally. She has taught sewing, natural dyeing, drawing, and painting courses through community-engaged workshops at museums, non-profit art centers, K-12 schools and universities. She lives in Arlington, MA with her husband and cat.

Artist Statement

I create textile assemblages that respond to the human need to feel more connected to nature, a sensation known as “biophilia.” Using fabric as a material for collage, I create textured portals into a playful, whimsical, and bright garden realm. These soft fabric sculptures aim to immerse the viewer with the sensual comforts and respite of gardens, bringing flora into the home. I hope that my work can display a vibrant love of nature, while creating a sanctuary for myself and others to enjoy.”

Presentation

Join Molly Zimmer for a virtual artist talk in her home studio. She will discuss her inspiration from gardens (in particular the activity of pollinators), unique textile processes, show you her materials and industrial sewing machine, highlight a few works from her recent series “Where the Flowers Sing”, plus share tips for running an artist business. Attendees will receive a complimentary PDF to sew Molly’s 3D Fabric Hummingbird.
