MCC Exhibitions
Whenever possible, we seek out opportunities to highlight MCC-honored artists in exhibitions, readings, and other public presentations. The following is a list of current and recent presentations organized by the MCC.
Keepers of Tradition
Art and Folk Heritage in Massachusetts
May 18, 2008-February 8, 2009
The National Heritage Museum and the MCC proudly announce Keepers of Tradition: Art and Folk Heritage in Massachusetts, a major new exhibition opening May 18, 2008 in Lexington. The exhibition will feature over 100 works by 70 Massachusetts artists who preserve and revitalize deeply rooted traditions. Reflecting the populace of Massachusetts, their art takes many expressive forms, from Native American basketry to Yankee wooden boats, Armenian lace, Chinese seals, Puerto Rican santos, and Irish music and dance.
Image: Carlos Santiago Arroyo, “La Mano Poderosa, Santo, The Most Powerful Hand” (2003), Tropical cedar, gesso, acrylic, 15 1/4 x 9 1/4 x 4 in. Photography by Jason Dowdle.
En Mass
Boston Sculptors Gallery, May 21-June 22, 2008
Don’t miss En Mass, which features 2007 Sculpture/Installation fellows, presented by Boston Sculptors Gallery. Work by Alan Colby, Peggy Diggs, Matthew Hincman, Ariel Kotker, and Nick Rodrigues will show May 21-June 22. The opening reception is on June 6 (First Friday), 6-9 PM. (For a sneak peak of one of the artists, check out this post from guest blogger Ariel Kotker!)
Image: Alan Colby, “200 Heads from the Dorchester House, Jim” (2005), Carved limestone, life size
Uncommon Denominator
Simmons College Trustman Gallery, April 28-May 30, 2008
We’re delighted to partner with the Simmons College Trustman Gallery to present the 2007 Photography fellows and finalists in Uncommon Denominator. Works by Ri Anderson, Claire Beckett, David Bookbinder, Stephen DiRado, Barry Goldstein, Adam Lampton, Rania Matar, Anne Rearick, Joshua Winer, and Tom Young will be on exhibit April 28 - May 30. Panel talk with Beckett, Matar, and Rearick on Tues., April 29, 4:30 - 6 PM, reception to follow.
Image: Anne Rearick, “New Crossroads, South Africa” (2006), Gelatin Silver Print, 18″ x 18″
Painted Visions
ArtSpace Maynard, March 12-April 17, 2008
The MCC is honored to partner with ArtSpace Maynard, who will host 2006 MCC Painting Fellows and Finalists in Painted Visions. This show represents the third partnership between MCC and the exceptional ArtSpace Maynard (a repurposed schoolhouse converted to artists’ work and gallery space). Painted Visions features paintings by Thaddeus Beal, Ken Beck, William Ciccariello, Frank Egloff, Vico Fabbris, Janet Rickus, Sarah Slavick, and Lucy White. It runs March 12-April 17, opening reception March 15, 1-3 PM.
Image: Sarah Slavick, Transeunt (2005), oil on wood, 72″ X 72″
