RE-discovering Somerville Open Studios Exhibit Reception at City Hall- Monday May 18th
Heather Balchunas
RE-discovering Somerville Open Studios Exhibit Reception at City Hall
Somerville is bringing art into City Hall with the new Community Collections series of rotating art exhibits. The program puts the halls and walls of City Hall to use as a mini-gallery to feature community and student artwork. The series launches Wednesday, April 29, with the RE-discovering Somerville Open Studios exhibit featuring artwork by Somerville Open Studios (SOS) artists, photos of SOS artists in their studio spaces by photographer Aram Comjean, and vintage SOS posters from the past few decades. An art reception for the show and series will be held on Monday, May 18th and all are invited.
Artwork in the show includes prints of works on display at the Somerville Arts Council’s Inside Out Gallery in the CVS window in Davis Square. The series is hosted by the City’s Somerville Arts Council (SAC) with support from the City Communications team, and the opening show was co-curated by City Art Coordinator Heather Balchunas and Hilary Scott, President of Somerville Open Studios.
About the RE-discovering Open Studios Show
Somerville’s thriving arts and creative community has long been showcased each spring by the independent, annual Somerville Open Studios (SOS) event, which draws visitors regionally. This year’s SOS theme explores “RE” and its various uses. As noted on their website, “Re”, by definition, can mean “again,” “back,” or “anew” as well signaling the repetition of an action (e.g., redo, rebuild) or a backward motion/reversal (e.g., reflect, return).”
Art Reception Monday, May 18, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Somerville City Hall
93 Highland Ave, Somerville
Come join us! The public is invited to attend an informal art reception with SOS artists, Arts Council staff, and the Mayor to celebrate the SOS show and the launch of Community Collections. The reception will be held at Somerville City Hall, 93 Highland Ave., 2nd Floor, on Monday, May 18th, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome.
About the Community Collections Exhibit Series:
“As a central gathering place in our city – and in a community that takes so much pride in its art and culture scene – it makes sense to share local art on the walls of City Hall for all to see. Now when you come by to pay a bill or join a meeting – I hope you will take a moment to also be inspired by some art made by your neighbors,” said Mayor Jake Wilson. “In Somerville, we believe you shouldn’t have to only seek out art; art should find you.”
The Community Collections series will offer roughly three rotating local art exhibits per year. Artwork is on view in the halls during regular business hours. Support for framing materials and light refreshments for a reception will be provided to curators. Curators, artists, nonprofits, and community members looking to propose a show may contact me...@somervillema.gov. Proposals are welcome from all and will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Heather Balchunas
Office Manager/Art Coordinator
Somerville Arts Council
City of Somerville
Mayor Jake Wilson
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