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Visual Arts
On Display at Follow Your Art: “The Little Things”
In March, visitors to the first floor gallery space at Follow Your Art Community Studios (FYACS) will see an exhibition of members' work called “The Little Things.”
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Paper and Clay Celebrates 2nd Anniversary
Paper and Clay, the local artisan gift shop and community crafting hub that has quickly become a community staple, is celebrating their second anniversary. After two years of experimentation and change - including three moves - Paper and Clay has settled into its role as a staple of the Melrose art scene and an exciting new destination in the revitalized Franklin Square.
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West Foster Artisan Collaborative Shows Off Inspiration and Experimentation at Annual Holiday Pop Up
The West Foster Artisan Collaborative (WFAC) hosted their annual holiday pop up at 114 West Foster Street, where six of the group’s seven artisans showed a range of works to prospective buyers as well as those who just wanted to browse and enjoy the art.
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Abstract Views of Nature on Display at the Beebe Estate
November's gallery display at the Beebe Estate featured three artists whose nature-focused work connects to environmental activism: Yvonne Lamothe, who describes her work as abstract landscapes; Christina Beecher, who paints imaginary landscapes, and Agusta Agustsson, a textile and collage artist who creates works focused on a variety of environmental concerns.
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“Three Artists” Present Different Visions of Nature at Beebe Estate
“Three Artists” was on display in October at the Beebe Estate, featuring Sydney Smith, Joanne Jolly-Kay, and David Kay, all of whom work out of Porter Mill in Beverly. These artists work in very different media, but their work all centers on nature, presenting the viewer with different ways to think about the world around us.
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“The Art of Words” Puts Artists and Writers in Conversation at Follow Your Art
The Art of Words, in its fourth year, was on display at Follow Your Art Community Studios (FYACS) in October. The show pairs up artists and writers, exploring the intersection between words and visual media.
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Two Artists' Dreams and Nightmares on Display at Follow Your Art
This month, Follow Your Art is hosting the gallery show “Contemplations: Artists Against War.” The show features two local artists, Alexandra Rozenman and Alisa Rodny. Both artists were born in Moscow, and met through the Russian-Jewish art community in Boston. This is the second show these two artists have done together.
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