Art is everywhere in Concord, West Concord, and the surrounding areas. Whatever your medium of choice - watercolors, ceramics, photography, or sculpture - the area’s talented artists and remarkable galleries invite you to explore the world of fine art. Autumn brings some of the most important exhibits of the year. Seasoned collectors, as well as those who may be new to the art world, can rely on these galleries to guide them in the right direction.
CONCORD ART
37 Lexington Road
www.concordart.com
Concord Center for the Visual Arts (Concord Art) was founded nearly a century ago by Elizabeth Wentworth Roberts, a well-known American Impressionist painter and philanthropist. Concord Art boasts four galleries, classes and workshops for all levels, tours, demonstrations, and talks with artists. Don’t miss these upcoming events:
20th Annual Frances N. Roddy Exhibition
Sept. 12 - Oct. 18
Kimberly Stoney and Phillip Young
Oct. 24 - Nov. 24
Observation & Imagination:
Works on Paper
Curated by Clifford S. Ackley
Oct. 24 - Dec. 1
LACOSTE/KEANE GALLERY
25 Main Street
www.lacostekeane.com
Lacoste Gallery was founded 28 years ago by Lucy Lacoste with a focus on ceramics. In 2018, Lucy joined forces with LaiSun Keane to form Lacoste/Keane Gallery, marking a
new chapter in the gallery’s life. Lucy and
LaiSun remain deeply committed to clay
as a medium for artistic expression, as
you can see in the pieces showcased in
this Fall’s exhibits:
Vessel Reimagined Curated by Brooks Oliver
Sept. 7 – 28
Sandy Lockwood:
Unearthed Elements
Oct. 5 – 26
Goro: Expression in Five Forms
Nov. 2 – 23
Mancini, Clock for Seeing
| Courtesy of the artistTHE UMBRELLA COMMUNITY
ARTS CENTER
40 Stow Street
www.theumbrellaarts.org
This September, following a complete renovation and expansion of the center, The Umbrella reopens as a contemporary arts complex that expands capacity for artists, students, performers, and audiences. With updated studios, an expanded program of classes and workshops, and an award-winning performing arts program, The Umbrella provides an opportunity to experience an exciting and innovative array of art. The following exhibits will showcase the stunning new gallery in the newly renovated building:
2018-2019 Artist-in-Residence Exhibition: Nicholas Mancini
Aug. 1 – Sept. 15
StoryArt: Children’s
Book Illustration
Sept. 26 - Nov. 3
Off the Wall: Small works
Nov. 14 - Dec. 20
Robert Steinem, Three Sentinels at the North Bridge
| Courtesy of Three Stones Gallery
THREE STONES GALLERY
115 Commonwealth Avenue
www.threestonesgallery.com
Three Stones Gallery presents established
and emerging artists who work in a wide range of media including painting, photography, mixed media, ceramics, jewelry, and sculpture. Three Stones is the perfect place to discover, or indulge, your love of fine art.
Refracted Visions
Sept. 4 - Oct. 16
The “Lure” of Nature
Oct. 16 – Nov. 23