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SUMMARY:"Eyes Open to Color" with Jane Lincoln
DESCRIPTION:Join the Wellesley Society of Artists in partnership with the Wellesley Free Library for a talk with artist Jane Lincoln who will present\, “Eyes Open to Color”\,  Sunday\, October 18 at 2:00-3:30pm in the Wakelin Room\, Wellesley Free Library.  Please join us for light refreshments and conversation beginning at 1:30pm. \n This talk will analyze the properties of color: how a specific color is influenced by those surrounding it; and how to manipulate color. Although structured with the artist in mind\, this is of interest to anyone who uses color or just wishes to see color with more understanding. \n  \n  \nThis program is made possible by a generous grant from the Wellesley Cultural Council
URL:https://www.wellesleysocietyofartists.org/event/eyes-open-to-color-with-jane-lincoln/
LOCATION:Wellesley Free Library\, 530 Washington Street\, Wellesley\, MA\, 02482\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open to the Public,WSA Organization Event
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SUMMARY:Artwork Registration for Annual November Wellesley Library Show
DESCRIPTION:  \nAll WSA Exhibiting Members are invited to register for the Annual November Wellesley Library Show which will be on exhibit in the James E. Mahoney Foyer and the Wakelin Room\, November 2-30. Registration is open October 10 – 24.   \nWhat you need to know: \nOne registration per person \nSize Limit: 875 square inches \nJudge: Leo Mancini Hresko \nReview Policies for WSA Exhibitions \nArtwork Drop Off November 2\, 9:00-10:00am \nNovember 8\, 1:30pm Awards Reception and Artist Demo
URL:https://www.wellesleysocietyofartists.org/event/artwork-registration-for-annual-november-wellesley-library-show/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Members Only,WSA Organization Event
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SUMMARY:Ornament/Mini Painting at Art Oasis
DESCRIPTION:All WSA members are invited to join us Tuesday\, October 6 Noon – 2:00pm for another ornament/mini painting session at Art Oasis. WSA member Kris Shaffer is co hosting at her studio and art space\, Art Oasis (across from Tory Burch) at the Natick Mall. Bring your paints/brushes and we will supply the mini canvases.All ornaments/mini paintings are for the WSA fundraiser at the Wellesley Marketplace.   If you can’t stay to paint\, stop by to say hello to see Art Oasis and pick up some mini canvases to paint at home. Email us at wsaartists@gmail.com and we will save you a seat!
URL:https://www.wellesleysocietyofartists.org/event/ornament-mini-painting-at-art-oasis-2/
LOCATION:Art Oasis\, 1245 Worcester St.\, Natick\, MA\, 01760
CATEGORIES:Members Only,WSA Organization Event
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SUMMARY:Art Sampler Series: Watercolor Batik with Yale Nicolls
DESCRIPTION:Join renowned local watercolorist\, Yale Nicolls\, former president of the New England Watercolor Society and the WSA\, will demonstrate a new technique “watercolor batik”on October 3\, 10:00am – Noon at the Center for the Heights in Needham.  It is a multi step process that uses techniques from both medias to produce stunning visual images. Learn more about Yale’s work https://www.designsbyyale.com \nThis workshop is FREE and Open to the Public. Registration Required. Email: Aicha Kelley at akelley@needhamma.gov \n  \n \n  \nWSA Art Sampler Series is made possible through a generous grant from the Community Fund for Wellesley whose support helps bring engaging and accessible arts programming to the community. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.wellesleysocietyofartists.org/event/art-sampler-series-watercolor-batik-with-yale-nicolls/
LOCATION:Center at the Heights\, 300 Hillside Avenue\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open to the Public,WSA Organization Event
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SUMMARY:"The Nuts and Bolts of Selling Art"
DESCRIPTION:Join the Wellesley Society of Artists and John and Gillian Ross\, owners of Gallery Twist\, Lexington for a primer on “The Nuts and Bolts of Selling Art”\, Tuesday\, September 29th\, 6:30-8pm\, at the Wellesley Free Library Wakelin Room.  This session is designed to help artists navigate the complexities of finding “new homes” for their work by addressing the key issues that matter most to both artists and gallery owners. \nTopics will include: \n\nPricing strategies\nThe importance of presenting/framing artwork\nInsights into what galleries consider when choosing art\nPro-tips (and common pitfalls!) for working with gallery owners\n\nThe presentation will conclude with a Q&A session\, offering an opportunity to get direct feedback from experienced gallery owners. \nGallery Twist is located in the center of Lexington\, Massachusetts\, in a beautiful historic home near the Battle Green. The unique setting in a beautiful historic house\, together with the distinctive way art isdisplayed\, makes it indeed a gallery with a twist. Each year 3 – 5 exhibitions are presented\, offering visitors an opportunity to view an eclectic mix of New England artwork in various styles and media. In this welcoming and un-intimidating environment visitors enjoy what many have called ‘an art experience’. Gillian & John Ross opened Gallery Twist in 2015.
URL:https://www.wellesleysocietyofartists.org/event/the-nuts-and-bolts-of-selling-art/
LOCATION:Wellesley Free Library\, 530 Washington Street\, Wellesley\, MA\, 02482\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open to the Public,WSA Organization Event
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SUMMARY:Ornament/Mini Painting at Art Oasis
DESCRIPTION:All WSA members are invited to join us Monday\, September 28\, 11:00am – 1:00pm for another ornament/mini painting session at Art Oasis. WSA member Kris Shaffer is co hosting at her studio and art space\, Art Oasis (across from Tory Burch) at the Natick Mall. Bring your paints/brushes and we will supply the mini canvases.All ornaments/mini paintings are for the WSA fundraiser at the Wellesley Marketplace.   If you can’t stay to paint\, stop by to say hello to see Art Oasis and pick up some mini canvases to paint at home. Email us at wsaartists@gmail.com and we will save you a seat! \n \nAll artwork is due November 8\, 2026. The Wellesley Marketplace is Saturday\, November 21 9:00am – 4:00pm at the Wellesley High School.
URL:https://www.wellesleysocietyofartists.org/event/ornament-mini-painting-at-art-oasis/
LOCATION:Art Oasis\, 1245 Worcester St.\, Natick\, MA\, 01760
CATEGORIES:Members Only,WSA Organization Event
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SUMMARY:The Familiar Reimagined: Artwork by Eddie Bruckner
DESCRIPTION:WSA exhibiting member and contemporary artist Eddie Bruckner invites the public to experience “The Familiar Reimagined: Artwork by Eddie Bruckner\,” a solo exhibition on view at the Wellesley Free Library\, 530 Washington St.\, Wellesley\, MA 20482\, from September 3 through September 30\, 2026. \nThe public is invited to attend the Artist’s Reception on Wednesday\, September 9\, 2026\, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Guests will have the opportunity to meet the artist\, learn about the inspiration behind the paintings\, and enjoy light refreshments while viewing the exhibition. \nThrough bold color\, dynamic composition\, and a contemporary visual language rooted in Pop Art\, Bruckner explores how the images that surround us—from iconic landmarks and everyday objects to symbols of popular culture—become part of our collective memory. His paintings invite viewers to pause and reconsider the familiar\, revealing new stories\, emotions\, and connections within subjects that often go unnoticed. The exhibition’s title\, The Familiar Reimagined\, reflects Bruckner’s artistic approach. Rather than simply depicting recognizable imagery\, he transforms ordinary subjects into vibrant works that celebrate nostalgia\, curiosity\, and imagination. By reinterpreting places\, objects\, and cultural icons that connect us through shared experience\, his paintings encourage viewers to see the commonplace with fresh eyes and discover new meaning in what they thought they already knew. \nAmong the exhibition’s highlights are Bruckner’s celebrated paintings of Boston’s iconic CITGO Sign\, which reinterpret one of New England’s most recognizable landmarks through vibrant color and expressive composition. The exhibition also debuts several never-before-seen paintings\, offering visitors an opportunity to experience his newest work alongside a selection of recent favorites. \nWhether visitors are longtime followers of Bruckner’s work or encountering it for the first time\, The Familiar Reimagined offers an engaging experience that celebrates the enduring power of visual storytelling and reminds us that even the most familiar images can reveal something entirely new. \nExhibition Dates: September 3–30\, 2026\nArtist Reception: Wednesday\, September 9\, 2026; 6:30–8:30 pm; 530 Washington St.\, Wellesley\, MA \nAbout the Artist\nEddie Bruckner is a Needham\, Massachusetts-based contemporary artist whose bold acrylic paintings reinterpret everyday subjects through the lens of Pop Art. Drawing inspiration from iconic landmarks\, nostalgic imagery\, and the visual culture that shapes our shared experiences\, his work combines vibrant color\, graphic composition\, and a sense of playfulness to encourage viewers to see familiar subjects in new ways. His paintings of Boston’s iconic CITGO Sign have become among his most recognized works\, celebrating one of the city’s most beloved landmarks through a fresh contemporary perspective. He also teaches private art lessons\, sharing his passion for creativity with aspiring artists of all abilities. \nFor more information\, visit EddieBruckner.com.
URL:https://www.wellesleysocietyofartists.org/event/the-familiar-reimagined-artwork-by-eddie-bruckner/
LOCATION:Wellesley Free Library\, 530 Washington Street\, Wellesley\, MA\, 02482\, United States
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