Spaces Show (20 Photos)

Newton Open Studios is pleased to present “Spaces,” an exhibit of landscapes, interiors, and abstract renderings of the theme, by NOS artists. The spaces we inhabit can hold tremendous emotional content for us, and the images in this exhibit run a wide gamut. Some provide a centering calm, some uplift or open us up to awe. Some, through unusual composition, viewpoint or style can off-center the viewer and challenge expectations. Reception January 9th: meet the artists and enjoy refreshments while you take in this fascinating and lovely exhibit.

Terrain: James Varnum Solo Show (24 Photos)

Explore the terrain. The lines and marks on the painted work emphasize a topography that James has imposed. These patterns, symbols and maps will be discovered as you embark on a journey into the paintings. 

Summer Selective 2018 (23 Photos)

Themes of summer serve as the inspiration for Newton Open Studios’ sixth annual summer juried show. This year’s juror is Leah Hamilton French, exhibitions director at the New Art Center. The exhibit gives a small number of artists the opportunity to have an in-depth showcase: six artists each have up to five pieces in the show.  

NOS Black and White Art Gallery (29 Photos)

Fifteen artists have contributed work to the this exhibit, organized by Newton Open Studios. Included are photography, prints, drawings, paintings, watercolor and multimedia. An equally broad range of styles and moods are represented as well: works that are charming, bold, delicate, muscular, mysterious, rhythmic and surreal — see this eclectic, fascinating show through July 20 with a reception on June 6. Sponsored by Wellesley Bank.  

In Pursuit of the Elements 2018 (8 Photos)

Diana Bailey, Harriet Fell, Jeanne Gugino, Isobel Hanelin, Julie Levin, Amy Parker, and James Varnum work together in Jeanne Gugino’s watercolor class, “In Pursuit of the Elements: Earth, Air, Water and Fire.” These four elements provide a theme from which their work emerges. Each artist has explored and interpreted these themes through watercolor and various techniques for expressing their individual portraits of nature. The elements have an infinite number of translations with intriguing outcomes through the eyes of these artists. The exhibit runs from April 10 through May 29, 2018 with a reception on May 9. Sponsored by Wellesley Bank.  

NAA Fiber and Metal (19 Photos)

The Newton Art Association is pleased to host “Fiber and Metal,” a juried exhibit featuring members who are jewelry makers and fiber artists. Valerie Miller and Gregg DiBasio, owners of Artitudes Gallery in West Newton, juried, curated and awarded the artists. Nineteen works of art, from nine artists are exhibited in the Gallery Space at NewTV in Newton Highlands. Show runs from February 1 to March 30. Reception will be February 28 and is sponsored by Wellesley Bank. 

Newton Open Studios Landscape Exhibit (28 Photos)

Newton Open Studios artists present landscapes ranging from abstract to realist, to surreal; from contemplative to breathlessly energized. The exhibit runs from December 18 to January 26 and is sponsored by Wellesley Bank. 

B. J. Krintzman Solo Show: Objets Trouvés (8 Photos)

This is B. J.'s first solo show at NewTV. She began painting in 1966 has not not stopped since. Her work explores the contradictions of life. This exhibit tests the boundary between sculpture and painting. B. J. usually paints when she is near the ocean, so it has a heavy influence on her work. this exhibit features pieces that are more representational and incorporate what would otherwise be unnoticed objects. These objets trouvés gain importance and meaning when placed centerstage in a painting – the viewer is forced to give them a second look. 

Summer Selective 2017 (21 Photos)

Gorgeous quilts, paintings and sculptures are featured in this year’s Summer Selective, Newton Open Studio's annual summer juried show. Now in its 5th year, we always look forward to the Selective. It allows us to give an in-depth showcase to a small number of artists: the 5 artists each have up to 6 pieces in the exhibit. 

Bouncing Off The Walls: NOS 2017 Spring Juried Show (21 Photos)

Juried by Casey Curry, Program Manager at Gallery 263. A show filled with works that exude energy and movement! 18 artists interpret the theme, showing quilts, sculpture, painting, encaustics, photography and prints

FABric! 2017 (19 Photos)

Now an annual event, NewTV hosts the 4th annual FABric show! Every artwork in this delightful show is constructed of fabric and fiber, or has fiber as subject. Presented by Newton Open Studios, at NewTV.

NOS Juror Award Show Winter 2016 (16 Photos)

Ten artists selected by the jurors of the Newton Open Studios Fall Juried Art Fest will exhibit their work at NewTV from December 8, 2016 through January 30, 2017.

Pursuing Nature (47 photos)

New Water Media Paintings by Harriet Fell, Jeanne Gugino, Carolyn Lee, Elizabeth Lowe, Kathryn Perrin, Conchita Prada Strange, James C. Varnum 
Paintings on display November 3 through November 30, 2016 

Summer Selective 2016 (23 photos)

Juried by Kathleen Smith Redman, NOS’s yearly Summer juried exhibit is back, showcasing excellent and varied work from a select group of Newton Open Studios artists. Thought-provoking and exciting Photography, painting and printmaking is on view. Join us for a reception on August 3rd. Artists include: Jean Aserkoff, Yama Barkaee, Cynthia Clark, Dan Dyer, Howard Fineman, Zeina Skaff Kahhale, Barbara Trachtenberg and James Varnum. 

Howard Fineman Solo Show (30 photos)

"Photography has been a passion for me since I was a teen, and now in retirement I am following my passion and continuing to refine my craft. My eclectic portfolio includes waterscapes and boats, art and architecture abstracts, landscapes and cityscapes ranging from grand vistas to intimate detail....

LOVE (13 Photos)

Just in time for Valentine's Day, this exhibit from Newton Open Studios artists centers around the theme of Love. Artists include Sandrine Colson-Inam, Jean Aserkoff, Suzette Barbier, Patty Simon, Marcus Parsons, Mindy Scharlin and Ellen Fisher.

NOS Juror Award Show January 2016 (12 photos)

Newton Open Studios Presents a Juror Award Show with a reception on Wednesday, January 13. An exciting and varied show of 10 artists chosen by this year’s juror, Jessica Roscio, curator of the Danforth Art Museum. Works in this show include rope-like crochet jewelry, oversized woodcut prints, photography, watercolors, pastels, drawings, and sewn and embroidered fabric works. 

Summer Selective 2015 (19 photos)

This is Newton Open Studios' 3rd annual juried summer show, with juror Kathleen Smith Redman of the New Art Center. Ms Smith Redman has put together a wide-ranging show that includes portraits, still lifes, photography, watercolors, and abstracts. Styles include cutting edge photography, gorgeously detailed realism and much more. 

FABric! 2015 (25 photos)

Back by popular demand, the second annual FABric show: A Captivating Fine Art Showcase! Every Image Constructed of Fabric and Fiber, or with Fiber as Subject. 
Show runs from May 11 through July 15. 

The NewTV Gallery is is please to be hosting the first solo exhibition of works by visual and multimedia artist Kevin Haynes. Kevin's abstract paintings displays a colorful, whimsical, and bold perspective that's inspired by nature, his world travels, and life experiences. 

The Portrait Show (19 photos)

An exhibit at NewTV Gallery 

Presented by Newton Open Studios (NewtonOpenStudios.org).

by Fran Gardino
A photo exhibit of 20 digital images printed on canvas. Curated by Melinda Gordon.

An exhibition of over 25 paintings by the artist and New Art Center faculty member John Murray. Born in Boston and a graduate of the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, John has explored his bleak and sensual aesthetic through paints and mediums of all descriptions, as well as printmaking and assemblages.

NOS presents Summer Selective - a juried showcase of six talented local artists, organized by Newton Open Studios. The artists and the works have been selected by juror Kathleen Smith, Exhibitions Director at New Art Center. Featured artists: Dan Borden, James Cain, Sarah Kahn, Daniel Kanaan, Leann Shamash, and Barbara Trachtenberg.

Newton Open Studios produces community arts events that bring together the artists and residents of Newton. It is a non-profit, funded by artists registration fees and donations from generous individuals and businesses, and in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council as administered by the Newton Cultural Council. Newton Open Studios is an affiliate of Newton Community Pride. Special thanks to Ellen Fisher!

NOS presents a show of photography, pastels and paintings, on the theme of light and shadow. The theme elicits evocative and dramatic compositions. Landscape, city scape, still life, studies of the body in motion, as well as computationally derived surreal scapes are all included.

"When I was a teenager, my dad gave me a camera--a 1950 Zeiss Ikoflex Twin Lens Reflex. I spent many hours in the darkroom, developing and printing images. I did not think of myself as an artist at that time; I enjoyed the process of measuring the light and developing and printing images. 

Flatfile Boston principals Mika Hornyak, Sara Dassel and George Sopel, have awarded top honors to 10 of the Newton Juried Art Fest artists who are showcased in this group show.

Five artists explore the still life format, presenting a varied and delightful sampling that challenges preconceived notions of the genre. Kemler’s fruits float and pirouette in space, crowding edge to edge across the image. Doolin’s arrangements will keep you off-balance, with the viewpoint of a Lilliputian looking in along the plane of the table, objects rising like buildings into the distance.

Primary Colors, was juried by Kathleen Smith Redman, exhibitions director of the New Art Center. Twenty-plus striking works by nine Newton Open Studios artists line the walls. The 2014 Winter Juried Show will be on display at the NewTV Gallery, from February 11 to April 3.

Eight more Newton Open Studios artists explore the still life format. As with the first installment, we hope this varied and delightful sampling leaves you with an expanded sense of the boundaries of the genre. These still lifes often peer into unusual places, occasionally verge on abstraction, and tackle both conventional and unexpected subjects. 

"What makes a painting beautiful is not what is planned, but what is allowed to happen." – Tappy Kimpel

Our second annual summer juried showcase of six NOS artists, organized by Newton Open Studios. The artists and the works have been selected by juror Kathleen Smith Redman, Exhibitions Director at the New Art Center. See a broad and exciting range of work: city-scape photography, 

A group of seven local artists, led by New Art Center instructor Jeanne Gugino, interpret the four elements of the world (earth, water, air and fire) in this season’s showcase. They were inspired by these elements, which have driven the cultures of the world from Ancient Greece and Egypt, to India, Tibet and China, to western astrology, into the present day.

Juror Nick Capasso, director of the Fitchburg Art Museum, has awarded top honors to 10 of the Newton Open Studios Juried ART FEST artists, who are showcased in this group show. The gallery reception will be Dec. 4, from 6:30pm-8:30pm. The exhibit runs thru Jan 30.

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the NewTV Art Gallery will be showing the work of two local artists with a lot of heart. Randi Siu’s paintings were inspired by “anima,” which means soul in Italian. Her impressionist hearts are colorful and inspired by joy, passion, and positive energy. At the gallery reception, Randi will give a talk on the power of positive energy.

Fourteen artists from Newton Open Studios have interpreted the theme broadly — abstracts, landscapes, still lives and street scenes — including both depictions of island life, and works that simply work off of a hot, Caribbean color-palette.

Kevin Haynes is returning to the NewTV Art Gallery for a second time. His paintings follow the Deep in the Sea theme and include abstract and figurative art. Kevin's work is inspired by nature, his world travels, and life experiences. This exhibit runs from November 5 - December 1. For more information on Kevin's work, please visit kevinhaynes.com.

by Amy Oppenheimer, curated by Melinda Gordon