Aphasia: Opening Reception
Dec
14
1:00 PM13:00

Aphasia: Opening Reception

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At the Open Door Gallery @ Worcester Art Museum
On view: November 20, 2023 - February 9, 2024
Opening Reception: December 14, 11:00 - 1:00 pm
 

"I create emotional, subtly surreal large-scale acrylic paintings about my chronic migraine disease’s neurological symptoms as I experience them in nature – think Alice-in-Wonderland meets Narnia. I developed my own adapted divisionism painting technique to represent what my neurological migraine optical distortion looks like and feels like. Daily, I see unsettling but mesmerizing visual artifacts that either partially obscure my view or are a filter. What is painful and disorienting with my disease gives me a key to share the otherworldly beauty of the natural world next to us. My artwork is an ode to joy despite pain and revealing the beauty of the mundane."
                                - Bethany Noël

LOCATION

The Open Door Gallery @ WAM is located in the Higgins Education Wing of the Worcester Art Museum, at:
55 Salisbury Street
Worcester, MA 01609

Hours:
The gallery is open during regular museum hours:
Wednesday – Sunday: 10 am - 4 pm
Third Thursday of every month: 10 am - 8 pm
 

ACCESS
Please click on the button below for information about accessibility at the Open Door Gallery @ WAM, and email portia@OpenDoorArtsMA.org if you have any access questions or requests. To request ASL interpreters for the opening reception on December 14, please email portia@OpenDoorArtsMA.org by December 5.

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Lighten Up at Three Stones Gallery
Dec
9
6:00 PM18:00

Lighten Up at Three Stones Gallery

LIGHTEN UP Holiday Show, featuring Joe Faria and Evan McGlinn, with new works by represented artists Daryl Burtnett, Ray Ciemny, Alyn Carlson, Tim Dunnbier, Bethany Noel, and Jonathan MacAdam.

  • Show dates: November 29 - January 7

  • Reception: Saturday, Dec 9, 6:30 - 8:00 

  • Location: Three Stones Gallery, 32 Main Street, Concord, MA 01742

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Aug
3
6:30 PM18:30

Contours and Marks: Opening Reception at Three Stones Gallery

Contours and Marks

July 29 - September 3

Opening Reception: Thursday, Aug 3, 6:30 - 8:00 

The simplicity of line connects the following artists in very different ways: Kevin Kusiokek’s paintings of straight-edged buildings and angular sailboats depict edgy urban landscapes and linear seascapes. Daryl Burtnett’s works on paper utilize a variety of inks and abstracted lines to create a world of shapes and symbols. Brandon James’ photographs combine technical mastery with the undulating forms found in nature’s sand dunes. The show also features new works by represented artists: Alyn Carlson, Ray Ciemny, Tim Dunnbier, Bethany Noel

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Exhibition at Three Stones Gallery
Feb
15
to Mar 26

Exhibition at Three Stones Gallery

OPENING RECEPTION: THURSDAY, MARCH 2nd 6:30 - 8:00 pm

STEWARDS: GROUP EXHIBITION at Three Stones Gallery opening this February from 2/15 through 3/26

Stewards reminds us of symbols and signposts from the natural world that touch our lives. Represented artist Lynne D. Klemmer shows her playful yet sacred entities in her vibrant paintings. Her imagery draws on a wide range of influences: folk and aboriginal art traditions mixed with a modernist aesthetic. Guest artist Bethany Noël exudes the healing and focusing effects of finding sanctuary in the woods through mesmerizing acrylic colors. Noël’s paintings coalesce around her chronic migraine disorder which brings her unique vision. This show celebrates the moments of refuge and joy we find on the winding road.

The show also features new works by represented artists including Brenda Cirioni, Patti Ganek, and Kevin Kusiolek.

Hours: Tues - Fri, 10-6; Sat - Mon, 10-5

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23rd Annual Boston International Fine Art Show
Oct
25
to Oct 27

23rd Annual Boston International Fine Art Show

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Join us for The 23rd Annual Boston International Fine Art Show!

The Cyclorama at the Boston Center for the Arts will be transformed into a world-class fine art expo featuring the work of 40 fine art galleries from the Unietd States and Europe. Plus this year we launch a special "Emerge" section featuring individual artists and galleries specializing in emerging and mid-career artists. More than 3,000 original works of art are for sale, priced at just a few hundred dollars to more than $1 million. The show and sale is sure to captivate even beginning art lovers with a wide range of styles.

Tickets are $15 when purchased here online, with no handling or additional fees. Children under 12 are Free when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Tickets include complimentary re-admission, show catalog, coat check and all special events, speakers and panels. Please visit our website for directions and details on discount parking and valet service.

Weekend show hours are:

Fri 1:00pm-8:00pm
Sat 11:00am-8:00pm
Sun 11:00am-5:00pm

The Boston International Fine Art Show is the only show of its kind in New England so be sure to secure your tickets soon so you don't miss it -- it will be a fine art experience to remember!

Note: This ticket is not valid for the Gala Preview on Thursday evening October 24. For more information on the show and the Gala, visit www.FineArtBoston.com.

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Solo Exhibition: Brains are cool (even when they hurt)
Sep
17
to Dec 12

Solo Exhibition: Brains are cool (even when they hurt)

VSA Open Door Gallery Solo Exhibition

FREE ADMISSION

September 17, 2019 - December 12th, 2019.

Opening Reception: September 26, 2019 5 - 7 PM

89 South Street, Suite 101, Boston, MA 02111

I make paintings influenced by the chronic migraines I've had my whole life. I aim to show the beauty that accompanies this strange neurological condition. One of my daily symptoms is an ocular disturbance called ‘aura’. Superimposed in my vision is a shimmering wave of lights, colors, black holes, and other unsettling but mesmerizing artifacts.

The same migraine symptoms that are painful in the florescent-lit modern world are glorious when I'm in the woods. On a forest trail, I experience a kaleidoscope of fracturing leaves, brush, and canopy that are gorgeous in their strange Alice-in-Wonderland splendor, complete with heightened color and light.

I experience the distortion of perspective called macroscopia and microscopia. I depict them in my work to give the viewer the pain-free sight of these dissociating neurological effects. I work with black gesso, using the matte color of the primed canvas to be the darkness and shadow, and add the light in a swirling, patterning effect that mimics the aura I see all the time.

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Art Providence Holiday Show
Dec
9
10:00 AM10:00

Art Providence Holiday Show

Art Providence Holiday Show

The juried show will feature approximately 200 artists creating superlative work in baskets, ceramics, decorative fiber, wearable fiber, drawing, furniture, glass, graphics, jewelry, leather, leather, metal, mixed media, painting, paper, photography, printmaking, sculpture and wood.

Bethany Noël will be located at booths 209 - 211.

Sunday, December 9. 2018

  • General Admission, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Tickets, $8.50)

    • Kids 12 and Under, Free Admission

  • Local Food Favorites, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Additional Ticket Required, $7)

    • Kids 12 and Under, Local Food Favorites Ticket, $5

  • VIP Suite Access, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Badges, $50, Includes Food)

 

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Art Providence Holiday Show
Dec
8
10:00 AM10:00

Art Providence Holiday Show

Art Providence Holiday Show

The juried show will feature approximately 200 artists creating superlative work in baskets, ceramics, decorative fiber, wearable fiber, drawing, furniture, glass, graphics, jewelry, leather, leather, metal, mixed media, painting, paper, photography, printmaking, sculpture and wood.

Bethany Noël will be located at booths 209 - 211.

Saturday, December 8, 2018

  • General Admission, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Tickets, $8.50)

    • Kids 12 and Under, Free Admission

  • Local Food Favorites, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Additional Ticket Required, $7)

    • Kids 12 and Under, Local Food Favorites Ticket, $5

  • VIP Suite Access, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Badges, $50, Includes Food)

 

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INside the OUTfluence: Connecting Art and Music
Nov
2
7:30 PM19:30

INside the OUTfluence: Connecting Art and Music

INside the OUTfluence                                    

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Calliope's Call is an arts organization based in New England which is dedicacted to creating exciting and diverse performances of art song for the cultural enrichment of our community and beyond.

This program is an innovative approach to demonstrating the parallel between visual art, music, and poetry through collaboration with Boston-based painter, Bethany Noël Murray. INside OUTfluence joins visual and musical expression through themes of the artist in nature, love and heartbreak, and physical and emotional pain as expressed through art. The concerts will be presented alongside an exhibition of Bethany Noël’s paintings at the First Church Boston.

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INside the OUTfluence: Connecting Art and Music
Nov
1
7:30 PM19:30

INside the OUTfluence: Connecting Art and Music

INside the OUTfluence                                    

Buy your tickets now

Calliope's Call is an arts organization based in New England which is dedicated to creating exciting and diverse performances of art song for the cultural enrichment of our community and beyond.

This program is an innovative approach to demonstrating the parallel between visual art, music, and poetry through collaboration with Boston-based painter, Bethany Noël Murray. INside OUTfluence joins visual and musical expression through themes of the artist in nature, love and heartbreak, and physical and emotional pain as expressed through art. The concerts will be presented alongside an exhibition of Bethany Noël Murray’s paintings at First Church Boston.

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Boston International Art Show
Oct
18
to Oct 21

Boston International Art Show

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Galleries from the United States and Europe offer more than 3,000 original works of art at the Annual Boston International Fine Art Show. The annual show has become a mainstay on the New England fine art scene, and each year offers new and exciting discoveries, special programs and more. The 22nd Annual Show takes place October 18-21, 2018 at the Cyclorama in Boston’s South End. The Thursday Gala Preview is held 5:30-8:30pm, and seats to the gala can be purchased here. Weekend hours are: Friday October 19th, 1-8, Saturday October 20th, 11-8, and Sunday October 21st, 11-5. Regular admission is free through Bethany Noel’s eventbrite registration link.

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Gala: A Cabaret Affair!
Sep
20
7:00 PM19:00

Gala: A Cabaret Affair!

Calliope's Call presents: A Cabaret Affair!

Silent Auction, Trivia Contest, Entertainment                                                 $35/person; $60/couple; Hors d'oeuvres will be provided; cash bar. Reservations Recommended. Contact calliope@calliopescall.org to reserve your seat

Calliope's Call Mission

Calliope's Call is an arts organization based in New England which is dedicacted to creating exciting and diverse performances of art song for the cultural enrichment of our community and beyond. Bethany and Calliope's Call will be collaborating for a special performance and exhibition this fall. Join us at the First Church of Boston on November 1st & 2nd. Stay tuned for ticket details!

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