StoveFactory Artists' Open Studios - HOLIDAY

Welcome to the StoveFactory Artists' Open Studios in Charlestown for the Holidays! All under one roof, three floors of artists' and artisans' studios will have our annual 'open house' to welcome the public into our workspaces. See live demonstrations and displays of our work throughout the building. The StoveFactory Gallery on the first floor of our building features the annual winter show, "Small Works" with pieces that are smaller sized and priced for holiday gift giving. Enjoy complimentary beverages from 1-4 on Saturday poured by our bartender to celebrate "Small Works + Open Studios." Live hands-on demonstrations include handmade papermaking, antique letterpress printing, and two different types of mixed media painting. Free parking in our adjacent lot; navigate to 511 Medford Street and park in marked spaces only. Street parking is also free and available to all on weekends for up to two hours. Close to Sullivan Square T stop on the Orange Line. This year we're doing a Food Drive! The Artists' Group of Charlestown would like to invite guests to consider bringing along a non-perishable food item during Open Studios. All food donations go to <a href="https://stmarystcatherine.org/harvest-on-vine/">Harvest on Vine Food Pantry of Charlestown</a>. Wishing everyone Happy Holidays!

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Art in the Park

Welcome to the Artists' Group of Charlestown's annual event at City Square Park: Art in the Park! Over 30 artists are accepted into a juried process to exhibit their works including fine art such as photography, watercolors, oils, acrylics, drawings, printmaking, and sculpture. Fine craftspeople also showcase metalwork, jewelry, ceramics, handblown glass, and handmade wearable art and home accent pieces. Come and browse for free. Shop gifts for friends and home decor for your city dwelling. Meet the artists and artisans in person, ask questions about their subject matter, creative process, and materials they work with. It is a fun and memory-making experience to buy work from artists whom you've met in person, having seen their work in an open-air, fine art market setting. Come join us for this popular event we've held for more than two decades at City Square Park. Only a 4 minute walk from North Station or the Navy Yard. Small enough to not be overwhelmed, yet plenty of variety to find diverse offerings, different artists and styles, and interesting pieces to add to your collections! Free to attend, open to all.

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Spring's Invitation: Expressions of the Natural World

Spring has arrived at the StoveFactory Gallery, and we are excited to invite you to our opening reception for the Spring’s Invitation exhibition, showcasing a curated group of local, contemporary art inspired by the natural world. Join us on Friday, March 28, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM for a celebration of spring through diverse artworks by local artists from Charlestown and the Greater Boston area. Spring's Invitation brings together over 30 established and emerging talents, offering visitors a chance to experience newly created works in painting, sculpture, photography, and mixed media. Whether through abstract expressions or realistic depictions, each piece offers an invitation to embrace the beauty of nature. The show was curated and co-juried by Martha Starr (of Charlestown) and co-juried by Carol Schweigert (of Boston) and Pat McSweeney (of Charlestown). By purchasing a piece of art, guests will not only be bringing beauty into their homes and supporting local artists, but also contributing to the non-profit, fully volunteer-run Artists’ Group of Charlestown which provides high-quality and free art events for the local community throughout the year. Social Media: IG: @agc.stovefactorygallery Guests will have the opportunity to meet the featured artists, engage with their work, and enjoy complimentary light refreshments and bartended bar in a welcoming atmosphere. Whether you’re an art lover, collector, or someone looking for a unique experience, the Spring’s Invitation reception is the perfect opportunity to connect with the community and immerse yourself in the season’s spirit. We look forward to celebrating the arrival of spring and sharing this special art exhibition with our community! FREE PARKING: Park on street for free up to two hours. Or navigate to 511 Medford Street and utilize the free parking lot at that address that is marked with a banner for our gallery. Park only in spaces marked "Reserved for 511 Medford Street." Park at your own risk. Lot will be closed and locked at conclusion of event.

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Open Studios 2024 at the StoveFactory

StoveFactory Open Studios in Charlestown is a one-stop, all-under-one-roof art studio tour! 2 Day Event: Dec. 7 and 8, 11 am to 5 pm each day Visit 3 floors of artists' studios and an art gallery within an industrial, redesigned factory space. Upon entering, receive a program and "punch card" to tour each of the open studios. Meet artists and learn about their processes. Fiber arts, antique letterpress printing, papermaking, painting, collage, and drawing are among the arts you'll find at the StoveFactory. Free and live demonstrations at various points will be held. On the first floor, the StoveFactory Gallery will showcase artworks in the annual small works winter exhibition of art pieces 12" and under, which make great gifts. Come enjoy a day of browsing, learning, chatting, mingling, and maybe even purchasing art and other craft pieces! Free parking: Non-metered, on-street parking for non-residents is OK on weekends on both sides of Medford Street. In addition, navigate to the parking lot at 511 Medford Street for free parking. Avoid risk of towing by parking only in the spots that have "Reserved for 511 Medford St." signage.

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Art in the Park is a popular annual art event in Charlestown's beautiful and historic City Square Park on the Freedom Trail. Local artists and artisans display and sell their artwork and fine crafts in 30+ booths and tents. This juried art event's vendors will include traditional 2D fine arts such as painting, drawing, photography, collage, and printmaking as well as high-quality handmade crafts such as ceramics and dinnerware, glassware, fiber arts, handcrafted bags, and jewelry. While the event is free to attend and open to the public, all art is available for purchase from each local artist.    A Raffle Table provides a chance for guests to win small donated works of art for the price of a low-cost raffle ticket.     Art in the Park has run for over two decades as a way to bring visual art out into the community of Charlestown for all to enjoy. The AGC wishes to thank this year's sponsors: RSM, Cenotech Solutions, Hood Park, and DiPierro Construction.

Art Gallery Exhibition: Inspired by the Sea

Come enjoy a relaxed gallery atmosphere with friends on a Friday night! Inspired by the New England coastline, artist Deidre Tao paints in a fresh, bright, and colorful style that conveys a unique sense of place. Complimentary refreshments and beverages served. In addition to original works, framed archival reproduction prints, unframed prints, and affordable gift-sized art items by the artist will be available for purchase. Find awesome gifts by a local artist for upcoming occasions like Mother's Day, Father's Day, weddings, relocations, and graduations. Boston-based artist Deidre Tao is recognized for her fresh and contemporary paintings of local beaches, shorelines, and rivers. Having lived in this region her whole life, she exhibits her award-winning work in galleries and museums from Boston to Cape Cod and the South Coast. Meet the Artist at the opening reception Fri May 3 from 5:00-7:30. Drop by during gallery open hours: Sat. 5/4, 10-2; Sun 5/5, 1-4; Tue-Fri 5/7-10, 11-3, and Sat. 5/11, 10-2. Or contact the artist to make an appointment to come to the gallery at your convenience: <a href="mailto:deidre@taofineart.com" target="_blank">deidre@taofineart.com</a>

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Women Artists of the North Shore

Join art historian&nbsp;Judith Curtis&nbsp;to discover untold stories of early 20th century women artists of the North Shore. Judith's lecture, based on her work as co-curator of the 2015&nbsp;"Strokes of Genius: Women Artists of New England"&nbsp;exhibition at the Rockport Art Association &amp; Museum, will delve into the lives and works of influential artists Jane Peterson, Marguerite Pearson, Emma Fordyce McRae, and others. Through her engaging slide presentation, Judith will highlight how color, design, and subject matter helped establish these women as experts in their field despite facing immense challenges in the male-dominated art world of their time. Don't miss this unique opportunity to gain insight into the creative journeys of these remarkable women and learn how they paved the way for future artists. Doors open at 5:00. Complimentary refreshments. Lecture is from 5:30-6:15 followed by Q&amp;A. Enjoy the current exhibition in the StoveFactory Gallery prior to and after the lecture;&nbsp;"Clean Slate: A Juried Exhibition Inspired by the Change of Season." Eventbrite tickets are free; suggested donation of $10 to the AGC at the door. Detail of painting above:&nbsp;Woman with Parasol and Dog&nbsp;by Jane Peterson (American, 1876-1965) This lecture is made possible by the Charlestown Community Impact Fund.

Clean Slate: A Juried Art Exhibition Inspired by the Change of Season

Join us for the opening reception of a spring art show at the StoveFactory Gallery! Complimentary refreshments. New works by over 40 local artists in diverse media, inspired by the change of season. All artworks available for purchase; a small portion of the sale goes to the non-profit Artists' Group of Charlestown, the organizer of the gallery and event.

OPEN STUDIOS

Welcome to the 21st annual StoveFactory Open Studios! Visit 3 floors of artists' spaces and do a 'mini art walk' all under one roof in a repurposed 19th century factory building. Meet artists and ask questions! Enter a raffle to win a Blick Art store $50 gift certificate, donated by Blick. See free, live demonstrations of art and artisan processes and creative practices. Take part in hands-on activities. Make a paper bowl to take home. Make a print on an antique letterpress. Watch encaustic wax painting. Witness the Korean fiber art process of Joomchi using mulberry paper. Listen to a painter give a short talk. Please check our website for updates on times. Artists' works are available for purchase in the studios and in the StoveFactory Gallery. See current winter exhibit, Small Works, of pieces that are perfect unique holiday gifts. Free admission, open to the public. Open Studios is 11-5 both days. Free parking on the street (open to non-residents on weekends) and free parking in our adjacent lot. Navigate to 511 Medford Street, and please park only in spaces marked with green signs "Reserved for 511." Park at own risk.

Wild New England: Captivating Expressions of Nature Nearby

Works by over 40 artists are brought together in this juried exhibition. Come to our opening reception! Complimentary refreshments and beverages are served. Free to attend. All works available for purchase. A portion of each sale goes to the non-profit Artists' Group of Charlestown whose mission is to showcase local artists' works and promote high-quality cultural programming for the community. The show continues for 3 weekends in October. Visit website for open hours or make an appointment to visit the gallery. Hope to see you there!

A full day of visual arts at historic City Square Park, Charlestown! 35 quality juried artists include painters, ceramicists, leather artisans, jewelers, printmakers, glass blowers and more. Locally made art is available for purchase with a range in pricing from very affordable small works and gift-sized items, to higher-end and larger original pieces. Art in the Park in Charlestown has been running for more than 20 consecutive years each September, and is a well-loved event in our community. Not too large and overwhelming, while offering enough variety to stay for 1 hour or more, you can meet the artists, chatting directly with those who make their own work. Free to attend and browse, family friendly, on the Freedom Trail and tourism trolley circuits. Very close to cafés and restaurants, the Charlestown Navy Yard, and other popular local sites within a short walking distance. A portable restroom facility is provided on site for guests. Sponsored by Artists' Group of Charlestown, along with corporate sponsors Hood Park, RSM, Cenotech Solutions, and Marriott/Residence Inn at Tudor Wharf Boston Harbor.

Topsy/Turvy: Works on Paper by Donald C. Kelley

Topsy-Turvy: Works on Paper by Donald C. Kelley Gallery Open for Drop-In Saturdays and Sundays 12-5 pm We gladly open by appointment as well: please email us at <a href="contact@artistsgroupofcharlestown.com" target="_blank">contact@artistsgroupofcharlestown.com</a> to request an appointment; 24 hours notice please. Here you'll discover the unexpected: figures upside down and jumbled together, abstract pieces with holes and torn paper, and paintings with thick impasto layers are all part of the mix. Bold use of color and mark-making are presented in pastels, watercolors, oils, woodcuts, and etchings. All works are available for purchase. &nbsp; Donald C. Kelley was a founding member of the Artists’ Group of Charlestown (AGC), a prolific artist,&nbsp;an inspiring mentor, and a great friend of the AGC.&nbsp;As an alumnus of both Yale University and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Kelley created artwork spanning several decades. His work is housed in distinguished collections, including the Boston Athenaeum and the Print Department of the Boston Public Library. The AGC is proud to carry on Kelley's legacy of cultivating the arts in Charlestown. &nbsp; For more information, please visit artistsgroupofcharlestown.com, or inquire at <a href="mailto:contact@artistsgroupofcharlestown.com" target="_blank">contact@artistsgroupofcharlestown.com</a>. &nbsp;

Opening Reception – Light and Shadow: Bringing Art To Life

Come to see a large group visual art show of diverse, multi-media works by local artists on the theme Light and Shadow: Bringing Art To Life.  The curated artwork focuses on the behavior of light on subject matter, its shadow, and how this relationship renders depth, dimension and drama as a result. The artists' opening reception is free and open to the public. Enjoy the StoveFactory Gallery, housed within a 19th century factory building, home to the Artists' Group of Charlestown and artists' studios. Complimentary wine and cheese reception Friday March 31, 5 - 8 pm. Open gallery hours are from April 1-16, weekends only, 12-5. We also welcome gallery appointments during the week. Please write to <a href="mailto:contact@artistsgroupofcharlestown.com">contact@artistsgroupofcharlestown.com</a> to request an appointment to see the exhibition. All works of art are available for purchase. A small portion of the proceeds of art sales goes to benefit the non-profit Artists' Group of Charlestown, whose mission is to showcase artists' works and promote high-quality cultural programming for the community.

Open Studios & Winter 2022 Exhibition

The Artists' Group of Charlestown hosts the annual Open Studios for its 20th Anniversary at the StoveFactory Studios and Gallery! Sat/Sun, Dec 3-4, from 11-5. Free admission, open to the public. Meet local artists in your community and find amazing gift items, discover beautiful original art for your home, and get behind the scenes as you see works-in-progress in the studios. Attend live demonstrations of interesting art practices such as letterpress printing, joomchi, sgraffito pottery, interior design, and encaustic. The <a href="https://artistsgroupofcharlestown.com/open-studios-2022/" target="_blank">demonstration schedule is listed here</a>. Come and support local art and design here in a converted 19th century stove factory that has housed artists' and artisans' workspaces for the past two decades! This program is supported in part by a grant from the Mayor's Office of Arts &amp; Culture and the City of Boston. As part of Open Studios, the StoveFactory Gallery's Winter 2022 Exhibition features works by multiple local artists. Works are available for purchase from the individual artists' studios and from the StoveFactory Gallery. On-street parking on weekends; limited spaces in our adjacent lot at 511 Medford Street. Park in spaces marked with green "511 Medford St." signage only.

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United: The Art of Bringing Us Back to Each Other

Visit the StoveFactory Gallery for our final weekend of our fall exhibition! United: The Art of Bringing Us Back To Each Other is the artists' opportunity to visually narrate their experiences of re-engaging with each other and the world. Over 20 artists and over 40 pieces of art explore the themes of "United" in direct and indirect ways. The gallery is full of diverse works from local artists with an overall uplifting sense of color, texture, and subjects. Works are available for purchase.

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StoveFactory Artists' Open Studios - HOLIDAY

Art in the Park

Spring's Invitation: Expressions of the Natural World

Open Studios 2024 at the StoveFactory

Art in the Park

Art Gallery Exhibition: Inspired by the Sea

Women Artists of the North Shore

Clean Slate: A Juried Art Exhibition Inspired by the Change of Season

OPEN STUDIOS

Wild New England: Captivating Expressions of Nature Nearby

Art in the Park

Topsy/Turvy: Works on Paper by Donald C. Kelley

Opening Reception – Light and Shadow: Bringing Art To Life

Open Studios & Winter 2022 Exhibition

United: The Art of Bringing Us Back to Each Other