Cut Loose Collage Workshop: Bon Voyage! Vintage Postcard Collages with Michael Sjostedt

Cut Loose Collage Workshop: Bon Voyage! Vintage Postcard Collages&nbsp;with Michael Sjostedt Tuesday, Feb 11 from 2-4pm Location Kathryn Schutz Gallery, 25 Lowell St. Cambridge MA Admission $48 CAA Members $65 General Admission Join us for a creative journey at our Bon Voyage! collage workshop, where you can let your creativity take flight with the art of vintage postcard collaging. Using a curated selection of eclectic vintage postcards and retro ephemera, you'll craft unique pieces that reflect your personal style. Cut Loose Collage Workshops are not just about art; it's about connecting through crafting with fellow participants. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a beginner, this experience is designed to inspire and ignite your passion for collage-making as you embark on a destination of creativity. Get ready to journey into art and explore new horizons together! About ﻿I’m Michael Sjostedt, and I help people have fun. Seriously! I designed the Cut Loose workshops to merge creativity, wellness, and community. I provide guidance through my design exercises, helping participants explore new techniques and challenge unhelpful inner narratives as they embark on creative experiments. I love seeing people go from stressed, overwhelmed, and “I’m not good at this” to deep engagement, self-reflection, and personal growth. <a href="https://michaelsjostedt.com/make-art-feel-better/">Cut Loose Workshops</a>

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Creative Digital Photography with Jen Barrows

Creative Digital Photography with Jen Barrows This is a HYBRID class Wednesday, February 12 from 6:30-8:30 at the Kathryn Schultz Gallery Tuesdays, February 18, 25 and March 4 from 6:30-8:30 on ZOOM Location Wednesday, February 12: Kathryn Schultz Gallery, 25 Lowell St. Cambridge MA Admission $200 CAA Members $240 General Admission maximum number of attendees: 20 Ticket includes all dates: 2/12, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4 Dive into advanced Photoshop techniques and develop your personal creative projects under expert guidance. In this hands-on class, you'll master skills like blend modes, cinemagraphs, clarity, texture, and dehaze adjustments. Apply these cutting-edge tools to your illustrations, photographs, and digital art. With ample open studio time and one-on-one feedback, you'll have the freedom to explore and experiment. Instructor Jen Barrows will help you unlock new creative possibilities and take your Photoshop expertise to the next level. Get ready to elevate your digital art practice in this immersive, project-based course. Required materials digital images and Photoshop Pre-requisite Digital Photography for Beginners or equivalent Jen Barrows Jen Barrows (she/her) is an interdisciplinary artist and a Gravedigger’s Daughter whose personal research interests include the built environment and the commercial vernacular, craft, popular culture, and the socio-economics of urban and rural forms in North America. She has fabricated permanent large scale public art pieces installed across the United States. Her solo artwork has been exhibited internationally. jen has an MFA from The School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and Tufts University. She is the Director of Academic Computing and a Lecturer in Photography and Interdisciplinary Studies at Lesley Art + Design. jen owns Gravedigger's Daughter, a contemporary art and darkroom space in MIdcoast Maine.

Does this frame make my art look big?

Does this frame make my art look big? Thursday, February 13 from 7-8pm Location Kathryn Schultz Gallery, 25 Lowell St. Cambridge MA Admission Free for CAA Members $10 General Admission Join master framer Dave Petty for an extraordinary exploration of the Cambridge Art Association's 2025 Member Prize Show through the lens of custom framing. As your guide, Petty will reveal how thoughtful frame selection enhances artistic expression, sharing professional insights on how each artwork's presentation amplifies—or occasionally challenges—its intended impact. Petty brings decades of expertise to this unique tour, having grown Frame Center from its humble beginnings in a Kingston barn, where his father Bill established the business in 1975, into one of Massachusetts' most respected custom framing establishments. Under his stewardship, Frame Center continues its tradition of exceptional craftsmanship and artistic collaboration. "Does This Frame Make My Art Look Big?" offers an unprecedented opportunity to understand the subtle interplay between artwork and frame. Discover how these often-overlooked yet crucial design decisions can transform the viewing experience of fine art. Reserve your spot for this distinctive perspective on the Member Prize Show collection.

Digitize your Artwork with DSI

Digitizing your Artwork with Digital Silver Imaging Updated pricing- for $120 Joe will digitize as many paintings, prints, collages etc as you can carry into the gallery!* *within the given time and size restrictions Take advantage of this opportunity to professionally digitize your artwork with Digital Silver Imaging (DSI), a leader in fine art reproduction. Joe and his expert team from DSI will bring their state-of-the-art digitization system directly to CAA for this special event. Thursday, February 20 Session Times (20 minutes per artist):<ul><li>Afternoon: 12:00-4:30PM</li><li>Evening: 6:00-8:00 PM</li></ul>Location Kathryn Schultz Gallery, 25 Lowell St. Cambridge MA Special Member Pricing: $40 per capture (Regular price: $60) $120 for 3 or more captures<ul><li>$10 from each session supports CAA's Rabb Scholarship Program</li><li>Suitable for artwork up to 28 inches</li></ul>General Admission: $50 per capture (regular price: $60) $150 for 3 or more captures<ul><li>$10 from each session supports CAA's Rabb Scholarship Program</li></ul>Suitable for artwork up to 28 inches How to Register: Choose your preferred session (Afternoon or evening). Choose CAA Member or General Admission. Deposit price includes a non-refundable $40 to reserve your session. You may bring in and pay for any additional captures the day of the event. 3+ price reserves your session with no additional fees the day of the event (if you are sure you will want to capture more than three images, this is the easiest way to pay). Individual slots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis within each session. Why Choose DSI? DSI combines technical expertise with artistic understanding to create superior digital reproductions. Their process goes beyond using advanced equipment – it's a collaborative journey between artist and technician, ensuring your work is captured with precision and authenticity. Benefits of Professional Digitization:<ul><li>High-quality images for exhibition submissions</li><li>Professional assets for online art sales</li><li>Ability to produce archival-quality prints</li><li>Color-corrected workflow for accurate reproduction</li></ul>While no reproduction can perfectly match an original piece, DSI's meticulous approach ensures the highest quality representation of your work. Details:<ul><li>Standard registration policies apply</li><li>View DSI's detailed process: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IWyaiItCjM&amp;t=16s">DSI Instant Image Archive Services</a> </li><li>DSI is a Belmont based photo lab offering digital printing, image editing, and restoration services, plus custom framing.</li></ul>Questions? Contact Steph Todhunter Email: <a href="mailto:stodhunter@cambridgeart.org">stodhunter@cambridgeart.org</a>

Work in Process Critical Cohort (wipCRIT) with Mary Bucci McCoy

Work in Process Critical Cohort (wipCRIT) with Mary Bucci McCoy Course dates: 9 sessions Thursdays, 10:00am-12:30pm Location In-person sessions will be hosted in Cambridge, MA Online sessions will be hosted on ZOOM. Admission CAA Member Tuition: $675 General Admission Tuition: $800 Schedule February 27 - mandatory tech check-in (Online with CAA staff) March 6 – Session 1: Intro (In-person) March 13 – Session 2: Group 1 Crit (Online) March 27 – Session 3: Group 2 Crit (Online) April 3 – Session 4: Group 1 Crit (Online) April 10 – Session 5: Group 2 Crit (Online) April 17 – Session 6: Visiting Artist Session, (in-person) May 1 – Session 7: Group 1 Crit (Online) May 8 – Session 8: Group 2 Crit (Online) May 15 – Session 9: Final Meeting (In-person) Work in Process Critical Cohort (wipCRIT) launched at the Cambridge Art Association in Spring 2022. wipCRIT is for artists committed to deepening their studio practice and developing a sustained body of work. Facilitated by Mary Bucci McCoy, the intent of each session will be to cultivate an open, reciprocal, and fully engaged dialogue between artists, and catalyze your studio mojo together with an intimate like-minded cohort. Choose "select date" to register One ticket includes all nine sessions plus the mandatory tech check-in Please note that a complete description of this event is on our website. It contains important information about the specifics of this program, prerequisites, scholarships and the instructor.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cambridgeart.org/wipcrit/">Please read this before registering!</a>

Zine Revolution: Crafting Feminist Narratives and Creative Expression

Zine Revolution: Crafting Feminist Narratives and Creative Expression Wednesday, March 5 from 6-9pm Location Kathryn Schultz Gallery, 25 Lowell St. Cambridge MA Admission $60 + $15 Materials fee CAA Members $75 + $15 Materials fee General Admission ﻿Help us celebrate Women's History Month! Zines and feminism have been closely linked since the 1970s, as these low-cost, self-published materials provided women—especially those from marginalized communities—a platform to challenge mainstream narratives, share personal experiences, and critique traditional feminist discourse. By circumventing traditional publishing barriers, feminist zines became powerful tools for self-expression and collective organizing. During this fun and interactive three-hour workshop with artist Meghan Bailey, participants will explore the history of zines, understand the relationship between zine making and feminist practice, explore zine resources, and learn how to cut and fold a zine. The CAA will host a follow-up Zine Trading event several months later that provides an optional opportunity for participants to socialize, share and trade your zines. Materials provided: Stapler, ruler, glue sticks, tape, x-acto blade, scissors, bone folders, limited selection of magazines, copy paper, pencils, pens, markers, and letter stencils. Suggested materials (bring if you like): old newspapers, magazines, clip art books, colored paper, post-it notes, stickers and business cards, washi tape, paint, pastel, pencil, colored pencil, pen, ink, marker, scissors, glue sticks, drawing or copy paper, stencils, stamps, etc. About the Instructor Meghan Bailey is a Boston-based artist whose work has been shown in galleries throughout the Northeast. She is an active member of the artist community in Somerville, MA where she maintains a studio at 11 Miller Street Studios. Meghan holds an MFA in Visual Arts from Lesley University, a BFA in painting from Massachusetts College of Art and Design, and an MS in Library Science and Archives Management from Simmons University. She currently works as an archivist in the Healey Library at the UMass Boston archives where she introduces students to the research and use of historical collections for their studies. Her work with historical collections inspires her artwork and exploration of objects of personal relevance, their significance, inherent politics, and how art can enhance, challenge, and make new meaning.

Weaving the Wrackline with Rebecca McGee Tuck

We are thrilled to have found object fiber sculptor and art activist Rebecca McGee Tuck leading this workshop for us in conjunction with the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gatherfibersymposium.com/">Gather Fiber Symposium</a>&nbsp;this April! Join artist Rebecca McGee Tuck for a marine debris weaving workshop. In this hands-on experience, participants will learn weaving techniques to create their own unique pieces of sustainable fiber art. Each participant will take home their own finished woven artwork that promotes environmental awareness and positive impact. Come join me as we bend the rules of weaving and create a meaningful piece of art as we celebrate Earth Month! Rebecca will provide weaving materials from her collection of scavenged sea trash and will loan each registered artist an individual lap loom for the duration of the workshop. About Rebecca McGee Tuck is a fiber artist, sculptor and dedicated ocean activist. Her artwork serves as a visual narrative, transforming discarded materials from our throw-away society into environmentally aware works of art. Tuck's collaborative project, Sculpture Monster: Creature from the Plasticine Era was featured in Fiber Art Now Magazine for receiving their grant for public art in Summer of 2024. Her work has been juried in exhibitions across the Northeast, including the Cape Cod Art Museum, Fitchburg Art Museum, Boston Sculptors Gallery, Viridian Artists Gallery in New York City, and the St. Botolph Club in Boston. Tuck has held artist residencies at the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, and the DNA Residency in Provincetown, MA. Her series, “Along the Wrack Line,” addresses the pressing issue of debris and plastic pollution on New England beaches, highlighting the environmental challenges faced by our coastal regions.

MEND/AMEND with Winnie van der Rijn

We are thrilled to have multi-disciplinary artist of opportunity Winnie van der Rijn leading this workshop for us in conjunction with the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gatherfibersymposium.com/">Gather Fiber Symposium</a>&nbsp;this April! Join me for a Quilting Bee style mending event! Quilting Bees have traditionally been used as a place for individuals to come together and affirm their communities. Taking this idea as inspiration we will we come together to collectively mend and amend a large vintage, tattered, stained, rescued American Flag. As we stitch we will take the opportunity to talk about ideas of freedom, as well as our concerns, fears, hopes and dreams for the country. ﻿About the Instructor Winnie van der Rijn is a multi-disciplinary artist of opportunity– collecting materials, experimenting with techniques and pursuing her curiosities. Her art practice includes textiles, sculpture, collage and collaboration (which she considers its own art form). She plays well with others. Winnie actively exhibits her work throughout the United States and internationally. A life long learner, Winnie graduated from the University of California, Berkeley in 1989 with a BA in Sociology. She has studied printmaking, sculpture, metalsmithing and Marxist theory. In addition, Winnie has explored weaving, machine knitting, bookmaking, altars, exploding picture boxes, automata, shoe making, millinery, sewing, fusing, stamping, metal weaving, resin, riveting, precious metal clay and mixed media. She is wildly curious about how things are made. Her recently completed project 'How to Dismantle the Patriarchy' has shown in various locations including the Textile Arts Center (Brooklyn, NY), Dairy Arts (Boulder, CO), Museum of Sonoma County (Santa Rosa, CA), The New Bauhaus (Iasi Romania), Austin Peay State University (Clarksville, TN) and the self invented Museum of Natural Consequences (New York, NY). A. portion of the project will be on display on the CAA Wall in Kendall Square this Spring. Winnie has completed residencies at the Textile Arts Center in Brooklyn, FabScrap in NYC, Chateau Orquevaux in France and MASSMoCA in Massachusetts. Winnie, a seventh generation Californian, is currently based in Cambridge. She and her husband are redefining what it means to be empty nesters.

Live Figure Drawing- Winter/Spring 2025

Live Figure Drawing- Winter/Spring 2025 Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30 at the Kathryn Schultz Gallery Location Kathryn Schultz Gallery, 25 Lowell St. Cambridge MA Admission $15 CAA Member $20 General Admission (per session) No refunds or transfers Maximum number of attendees: 20 CAA's Live Figure Drawing Sessions will return to our Kathryn Schultz Gallery space on Tuesday evenings this Winter. Each session features a live model who moves into a mixture of long and short poses. There is no instructor present. We encourage artists who join to explore the use of different materials, drawing styles and techniques (dry media only, please).    Winter/Spring 2025 Short Pose Sessions <ul><li>Tuesday, January 28 (6:30-8:30pm)</li><li>Tuesday, February 4 (6:30-8:30pm)</li><li>Tuesday, February 11 (6:30-8:30pm)</li><li>Tuesday, February 18 (6:30-8:30pm)</li><li>Tuesday, February 25 (6:30-8:30pm)</li><li>Tuesday, March 4 (6:30-8:30pm)</li><li>Tuesday, March 18 (6:30-8:30pm)</li><li>Tuesday, March 25 (6:30-8:30pm)</li><li>Tuesday, April 1 (6:30-8:30pm)</li><li>Tuesday, April 8 (6:30-8:30pm)</li><li>Tuesday, April 15 (6:30-8:30pm)</li></ul>Please note: NO walk-in registration SHORT POSE SCHEDULES &amp; REGISTRATION CAA provides tables and chairs for all attendees. Attendees are welcome to bring their own standing or tabletop easel. Attendees must bring their own materials. Please note: artists may bring dry or water-based media. Oil and acrylic paints are not allowed in this figure drawing session. There is no instructor present. Advanced registration is required. GENERAL INFORMATION CAA’s Live Figure Drawing Sessions are held at our Kathryn Schultz Gallery space on Tuesdays. All sessions are in person, and will be with a nude or lightly clothed model.  Registration for these sessions is open to the public. Make sure to review our <a href="https://www.cambridgeart.org/programs-2/registration-policies/">Registration Policies</a>.

AURA Exhibition

AURA | OCTOBER 30, 2024 – JANUARY 17, 2025 Opening Reception + Awards Presentation |&nbsp;Wednesday, October 30 from 6-8pm Presented at the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cambridgeart.org/visit/" target="_blank">Kathryn Schultz Gallery&nbsp;&amp; CAA @ University Place</a> Juried by&nbsp;Tessa Bachi Haas, Assistant Curator at the Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston,&nbsp;and art historian. About the Juror | &nbsp;Tessa Bachi Haas&nbsp;(she/her) is a curator and art historian. She has previously held curatorial positions at the MIT List Visual Arts Center, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, and Fabric Workshop and Museum, among others. Tessa is a PhD candidate in art history at Bryn Mawr College and Assistant Curator at the Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston. Focus |&nbsp;digital/time-based media, material culture (particularly sculpture/installation), book arts

Patterns in Nature Exhibition 

PATTERNS IN NATURE | OCTOBER 2, 2024 – JANUARY 8, 2025 Opening Reception&nbsp;|&nbsp;Wednesday, October 9 from 6-8pm Presented at the CAA @ Canal Gallery • 650 E. Kendall St., Cambridge MA Juried by&nbsp;Hadley P. Powell, founder of Powell Fine Art Advisory About Patterns in Nature |&nbsp;Tessellations. Fractals. Spirals. Waves. Meanders. Patterns appear everywhere in nature, from the petals of a flower to the crystalline structures of a snowflake. They highlight the order and chaos of nature, and form the building blocks of life around us. About the Juror | Hadley P. Powell’s&nbsp;expertise spans from Old Master prints to Contemporary art. She started her career at Christie’s, New York as a specialist in the Prints &amp; Multiples department where she researched and cataloged prints from Rembrandt to Rauschenberg. Subsequently in the Impressionist &amp; Modern Art department, she worked on the high profile evening sales, where she advised clients buying and selling at auction and assisted in private collection management and fine art appraisals.&nbsp;&nbsp;Hadley received a Bachelor of Arts in Art History and a minor in Economics from Union College. She holds a Master’s degree in Modern Art, Connoisseurship and the History of the Art Market from Christie’s Education, New York.&nbsp;Her prize-winning thesis studied the impact of the 1913 Armory Show on George Bellows’s Monhegan Island, Maine paintings. She lives in Boston, Massachusetts and Northeast Harbor, Maine.

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WIPCRIT

Work in Process Critical Cohort (wipCRIT) launched at the Cambridge Art Association in Spring 2022. wipCRIT is for artists committed to deepening their studio practice and developing a sustained body of work. Facilitated by Mary Bucci McCoy, the intent of each session will be to cultivate an open, reciprocal, and fully engaged dialogue between artists, and catalyze your studio mojo together with an intimate like-minded cohort. What you can expect in wipCRIT: – Give and&nbsp;take constructive criticism, and supportive exchange – Clarify personal and conceptual framework for your work – Articulate and refine proposals and artist statements&nbsp; – Develop a studio journal writing habit&nbsp; – Research and discuss readings and essays on art, artists, art theory and criticism – Expand through grounding assignments, challenges, and topical conversation – Share links to podcasts, virtual shows, related YouTube videos – Connect with opportunities and new networks – Thrive in a community of invested peer inspiration and support&nbsp; NEXT COHORT: FALL 2024 Registration Opens: Monday, June 10 Registration Closes: Thursday, July 25 Course dates: 9 sessions Daytime Cohort: meeting Thursdays, 10:00am-12:30pm In-person sessions will be hosted in Cambridge, MA Online sessions will be hosted on ZOOM. September 19 – Session 1: Intro (In-person) September 26 – Session 2: Group 1 Crit (Online) October 10 – Session 3: Group 2 Crit (Online) October 17 – Session 4: Group 1 Crit (Online) October 24 – Session 5: Group 2 Crit (Online) November 7 – Session 6: Visiting Artist Session, (in-person) November 21 – Session 7: Group 1 Crit (Online) December 5 – Session 8: Group 2 Crit (Online) December 12 – Session 9: Final Meeting (In-person) Have questions about wipCRIT?&nbsp; Contact Steph Todhunter at <a href="mailto:stodhunter@cambridgeart.org" target="_blank">stodhunter@cambridgeart.org</a>&nbsp;

Cambridge Art Association | Holiday Small Works Sale

Join in a CAA tradition – the Holiday Small Works Sale, hosted IN-PERSON at 25 Lowell St., Cambridge. The Holiday Small Works Sale is a showcase of affordable artworks – including painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media, ceramics, and other fine art mediums.  10% of CAA’s revenues from this sale will support the <a href="https://www.cambridgeart.org/emergency-fund-for-visual-artists/">Emergency Fund for Visual Artists</a>. This year, the Holiday Small Works Sale will feature over 150 artworks by local and regional artists, with all work priced at $150 + MA sales tax.

Read and Respond - The Illustration Process with Michelle Stevens

Read and Respond - The Illustration Process with Michelle Stevens Two Tuesdays in November and December 11/19 and 12/3 from 12:00-2:00pm Location Kathryn Schultz Gallery, 25 Lowell St. Cambridge MA Admission $100 CAA Member $120 General Admission Maximum number of attendees: 10 From thumbnail drawings to final work, students will go through the step-by-step process of creating an illustration in response to an article or short story. In this class, students will review every stage of the illustration process, from brainstorming and sketching initial ideas to group critiques and finished artwork. Come practice your illustration skills and leave with new inspiration and approaches to creating imagery from text! Session 1: Read and brainstorm from text, workshop sketchbook images Session 2: Class discussions and work on final Illustrations Materials List (bring to first class) Instructor's note: I would prefer attendees to work in whatever materials they are most comfortable with if they already regularly make art, but I'll list here my default recommendation: Drawing pencils: B, 3B, 6B 1 Mars plastic eraser Small-Medium sketchbook for process work 18” x 24” Mixed Media paper for final works Pack of a range of watercolors Watercolor brush (1 Small round, 1 Large flat) Cup for Water - Pack of a range of Colored pencils Michelle Stevens ﻿Michelle Stevens received a BFA in Illustration and a minor in Sustainability from MassArt with Honors and a Faculty Choice Award. She was an Artist-in-Residence in early 2024 at the Cannery Arts Centre in Esperance / Kepa Kurl, Western Australia. A 2D artist and Illustrator, she has completed projects for Re:SET Music Festival, Boston Calling Music Festival, Boston Art Review Magazine, Trillium Brewing Company, musician San Holo with his record label Bitbird, and the Canadian National Railway. Michelle's work has been exhibited at Fitchburg Art Museum, Clark University, and Abigail Ogilvy Gallery, among others. She received the 2019 Roddy Drawing Prize at ConcordArt, and has been recognized by the Society of Illustrators NYC.

Digital Photography for Beginners with Jen Barrows

Digital Photography for Beginners with Jen Barrows This is a HYBRID class Wednesday, October 16 from 6:30-8:30 at the Kathryn Schultz Gallery Tuesdays, October 22, 29 and November 12 from 6:30-8:30 on ZOOM Location Wednesday, October 16: Kathryn Schultz Gallery, 25 Lowell St. Cambridge MA Admission $200 CAA Members $240 General Admission maximum number of attendees: 20 Students working in all disciplines will learn digital photographic techniques including camera skills , digital workflow, RAW processing, file and color management. Students will engage with photographic process through a combination of in person and zoom demonstrations using their own work and equipment to demystify the process! Required materials Students should have access to a digital camera, preferably one that is capable of recording RAW images, a memory card, and access to Adobe Lightroom or Photoshop. Camera recommendation: DSLR. Please no "point and shoots". Students should bring their camera to the first class. Jen Barrows Jen barrows (she/her) is an interdisciplinary artist and a Gravedigger’s Daughter whose personal research interests include the built environment and the commercial vernacular, craft, popular culture, and the socio-economics of urban and rural forms in North America. She has fabricated permanent large scale public art pieces installed across the United States. Her solo artwork has been exhibited internationally. jen has an MFA from The School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and Tufts University. She is the Director of Academic Computing and a Lecturer in Photography and Interdisciplinary Studies at Lesley Art + Design. Jen owns Gravedigger's Daughter, a contemporary art and darkroom space in MIdcoast Maine. Image credit: headshot by Diana Carbone @dianacaptures

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