2024-2025
The Feminine Horizon: Inner and Outer Landscapes
The Feminine Horizon is a national juried exhibition focused on the theme of journeys of renewal from a feminine perspective. The exhibit features works that explore key themes such as personal and collective transformation, resilience, strength, growth, rebirth, and feminine perspectives and world views
Heather Stivison: Seeds of Change
In this solo show, Stivison’s paintings depict natural objects and symbols seemingly floating, untethered in the wind or in deep and shallow bodies of water. Seed pods, stones, plankton, strands of DNA and nautical charts commingle.
Color My World
Eighteen Pleiades Gallery artists present color-inspired works. Featured artists include: Leda Arensberg, Frederick Ballet, Ellen Bradshaw, Len DeLuca, Barbara Fracchia, Joan Gantz, David Hathaway, Lisa Ocasio Hirkaler, Rolando Jorif, Ann Kraus, Soren Nellemann, Carol Nussbaum, Suyapa Quinn, Mitchell Rodbell, Katie Simmons, Heather Stivison, John Vlahakis, and Joyce Weidenaar
Open Studio!
The artists of New Bedford’s Hatch Street Studios will throw open their doors to the public on Saturday, November 23, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm and Sunday, November 24, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm. Situated in the beautiful South Coast of Massachusetts, New Bedford has been named one of the most creative cities in America. Nowhere is this accolade more evident than in the vibrant arts community of Hatch Street Studios, located at 88-90 Hatch Street, New Bedford, MA 02745.
STAND 2024
STAND 2024 is an online, international juried exhibition of artworks on contemporary issues and activism, presented by Art Fluent.
In times of division, art brings us together, reminding us of a shared humanity that connects us all. It’s not just about capturing the here and now. It’s about opening our eyes to empathy and helping us see the world from different perspectives. STAND 2024 captures the heart of these important conversations, addressing the challenges of our time and the rise of movements pushing for real change. This is where creativity meets activism.
Here, I'll Get That for You: Strokes of Kindness in Art, in Life
Since 2007 the Attleboro Arts Museum has been an active partner in the City of Attleboro’s annual city-wide reading initiative. In this program participants are encouraged to simultaneously read the same book, or materials related to a chosen topic, and extend their connection to their readings through local arts and culture activities throughout the year.
Starting in fall 2024 Attleboro will turn its attention to the simple, but often neglected, act of kindness. The city will be reading a selection of books, poems, graphic novels and other materials that deal with gestures of selflessness, compassion and working toward the greater good. In response to these reads, the museum mounts an invitational entitled Here, I’ll Get That for You: Strokes of Kindness – In Art, In Life.
Here, I’ll Get That for You features original work created as a tribute to a cause and shines a light on non-profit organizations in and outside of Attleboro, MA. These socially conscious works of art will be accompanied by statements from the artists, revealing their connection to a particular cause and the good work produced by so many valued organizations and agencies.
Postcards to Venice
A group exhibition of small works organized by Jill Krutick Fine Art Gallery, Mamaroneck, NY. The Postcards to Venice exhibition premieres in Mexico City at #Hashtag Gallery (DURANGO 272 #4, Roma Norte, CDMX) from June 8 - June 22, 2024 prior to traveling to Palazzo Pisani Revedin, in Venice, Italy from September 3 - November 3, 2024.
The National Association of Women Artists: Art Angels
For 135 years, the National Association of Women Artists (NAWA) has been driven by the dedication of its volunteers. NAWA’s mission to educate, empower, and showcase women artists has thrived thanks to these committed individuals. Each year, NAWA honors the women who have generously contributed their time to advance this mission.
While many members provide their expertise, there are those who dedicate a significant portion of their time and energy. NAWA celebrates these exceptional volunteers, known as Art Angels, with an annual exhibition showcasing their work. The organization relies on the kindness, generosity, goodwill, and expertise of its volunteers, who have been the backbone of NAWA’s growth and expansion since its founding in 1889.
Take Me to The River
Featuring seven artists: Diana Arvanites, Alyn Carlson, Alma Cummings, Corinn Jusell, Chris Page, Heather Stivison, with Soundscapes by Scott Bishop. These artists explore the concept of “river” at the Fall River Arts & Cultural Coalition's Ignition Space.
Poets Respond: A poetry reading of exhibition-inspired works
In a program that combines artistic genres, selected poets will read and discuss works written in direct response to individual artworks in the Borders and Boundaries exhibition.
City of Dreams: The 400 Year Epic History of Immigrant New York
In conjunction with the exhibition Heather Stivison: Borders and Boundaries, Pleiades Gallery will present guest speaker Tyler Anbinder who will discuss City of Dreams: The 400 Year Epic History of Immigrant New York, while surrounded by Stivison’s works on the topic. Anbinder is the author of the book of the same name described by the New York Times as “A richly textured guide to the history of our immigrant nation’s pinnacle immigrant city.”
Heather Stivison: Borders and Boundaries
Heather Stivison: Borders and Boundaries a solo exhibition of interdisciplinary works exploring borders and boundaries in terms of the basic human need for a place to call home. The artist puts present-day issues of migration and border wars into both current and historical contexts. The narrative works in the exhibition are a tapestry of drawings, paintings, textiles, and found objects. Each, in their own way, reflect the very authentic voice of the artist.
The National Association of Women Artists135th Anniversary Annual Members Exhibition
For 135 years, this annual exhibition has offered a glimpse at the astonishing range of high-quality works being created by fully juried-in members of the National Association of Women Artists. This is the prestige exhibition of the year by NAWA Signature Members from across the United States, will once again take place in Tribeca’s well-respected ONE ART SPACE.
Hatch Street Open Studio Weekend
Two wonderful days of visiting artists in New Bedford’s largest community of working artists. Live music, craft demonstrations, and the chance to peek inside all kinds of art studios.
Art with Intention
Art with Intention is an exhibition of works by members of the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Association of Women Artists, juried by Tamar Russell Brown.
Opening reception: Saturday, May 18, 2-4 pm
Pleiades 50th Anniversary Exhibition
This group exhibition features the work of current Pleiades Gallery artists in celebration of the many exhibitions that have been presented at Pleiades gallery since it was first established in 1974
South Coast Artists Spring Invitational
The 2024 version of this beloved annual group show will take place at the Bristol Art Museum. This year it will feature the work of 71 South Coast Artists.
Opening Reception: Sun, May. 5, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Please note, museum admission is $5.
Where do we come from? What are we? Where are we going?’
This exhibition is presented in Duxbury’s Art Complex Museum, an architecturally stunning space. The museum contains a gallery for rotating objects from the permanent collection of the Carl A. Weyerhaeuser family and exhibition spaces that feature paintings, sculptures, prints, and craft objects created by contemporary artists. It also houses the Carl A. Weyerhaeuser Reference
Library of over 5K publications. A Japanese tea hut, part of the
museum’s Asian collection, is located on the grounds. The museum offers a year-round schedule of exhibitions, lectures, concerts, classes, education programs, demonstrations, and tea ceremonies.