Opening Reception for Ancient Light and Inspirational Jam

Join us for the opening reception of The Umbrella's Winter exhibitions, <a href="https://theumbrellaarts.org/ancient-light">Ancient Light</a> and <a href="https://theumbrellaarts.org/inspirational-jam">Inspirational Jam</a> featuring the works of Marsha Wilcox and Carl Ristaino. <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7cddOMrqBrMmDH9ehR1X8a4j99jVFyP_tU3n_dXm6P9BkbQ/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawPLoJxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF0ZVh5Tnk5eTAwN0JMVVB1c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHir41hoSxNl2ljx1F9O3WWcEstr4CxgKd031BGMxA4BjryKYa_5EDb2GHAg4_aem_ANzYbi_6p8yElW029z9NPw">RSVP appreciated.</a> About the exhibitions: Ancient Light: Celestial Photography by Marsha Wilcox | The Allie Kussin Gallery | January 12 - March 22, 2026 Celestial photographer Marsha Wilcox has been passionate about outer space since her childhood when her father taught her about celestial navigation. Like so many before her, Marsha has wondered about the cosmos: its beauty, mystery, and immensity. Ancient Light invites you to look up and explore the worlds beyond our own. Through long-exposure photography, Marsha is able to capture the night sky high above Concord. What will these celestial bodies tell us about ourselves? How can we reconnect with our past, present, and future by connecting with the cosmos? Inspirational Jam: Paintings by Carl Ristaino | The Wedge Gallery | January 26 - March 29, 2026 Working in acrylics, Carl Ristaino's imagination comes alive through dynamic jazz scenes and whimsical cityscapes. He builds layers of bold color that capture the transcendence of live music and fantastical worlds. In his jazz series, Ristaino’s canvases become stages where musicians lean into their instruments, vocalists throw their heads back in ecstatic song, and the audience communes over the pleasure of spontaneous creativity. His paintings don't just document performance; they are improvisations themselves. Ristaino’s Ancient Cities take us to unknown, and yet familiar, places. He combines castles and pirate ships with UFO’s and ancient pyramids to build a world of pure creativity. Each Ancient City invites the viewer to imagine a new story and to look closely at the canvas, and within themselves, to discover new corners of imagination. Admission is free and the galleries are open to all. Explore additional programming and learn more at <a href="http://theumbrellaarts.org/current-exhibition?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExdGVYeU55OXkwMDdCTFVQdXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6Fh-objZlaH5xOrtMnrdq7OPM8D9jT0y965XONu4TeS4ZNSmaQV0AhTtlutQ_aem_aXzGwCNZpEhqnkjS3mRdmw">TheUmbrellaArts.org/current-exhibition</a>

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