Spring/Summer Exhibitions

Below are some fine art and cultural exhibits going on in the region throughout the Spring and Summer of 2008. If you know of any exhibits in the region that aren't listed here, don't hesitate to email it to us, so all of Appleseed Country can enjoy.

February 17–June 1, 2008. New England / New Talent, a juried selection of established and emerging contemporary artists from New England present thought-provoking paintings, drawings, prints, and installations at the Fitchburg Art Museum, Merriam Parkway, Fitchburg. Artists included are: Diane Ayott, Eugene Lewalski Berg, Edith Borax-Morrison, Rebecca Clark, Taiga Ermansons, Heather Kasunick, Chris Nelson, Jennifer O’Connell, Jon Petro, Judy Riola, Cameron Schmitz, Jennifer Simms and Heidi Whitman.

February 1–June1. A Fine Line: 20th-Century Prints from the Collection — Drawn from the Museum’s permanent collection of works of art on paper, this exhibition presents superb examples of lithography, etching, engraving, and woodblock prints from some of the twentieth century’s finest artists.

March 4 – April 8. Gallery Exhibition: Paintings by Yu-Wen Wu at Ellis White Lecture Hall, Campus Center, Fitchburg State College. “Seemingly disparate point of views and their various intersections are at the heart of my explorations. Cross cultural, cross boundary discourses are key to this exploration and its ensuing processes. In an era of sound bytes, globalization, unjust wars and meaningless deaths, my work hopes to bring moments of meditative pause in these hectic times and with this, a personal moment of reflective beauty.” Artist talk at 6:30 pm. Opening reception at 7 pm, Hammond Art Gallery. Free admission. Call 978-665-3177 for more information.

March 5 – May 31. St. Joseph Church of Gardner 100 Year Anniversary Exhibit at the Gardner Museum, 28 Pearl St., Gardner. St. Joseph Church of Gardner is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. This Catholic Church, serving the Polish people in this community, was founded in 1908. Although English is the language used today, in the past Polish was used in prayers, sermons and hymns. The exhibit celebrating this parish will focus on the people who made up this community of faith. There will be many pictures of children in First Communion classes. There will also be pictures and booklets from the various celebrations at the church through the years. Opening Reception March 13, 6 – 8 pm. Call 978-632-3277.

April 23 – June 29. Visions ‘08 at Hammond Building, Main Lounge, Fitchburg State College. A display of works by communications media students at Fitchburg State College. Fitchburg State’s Communications Media Department has come to be known as one of the finest in the Northeast. Students have won a number of regional and national awards, and graduates of the program hold high-level positions from New York City to Hollywood. The gallery is open from 10 am to 7 pm Monday through Friday, 1 to 4 pm on Saturday and from 1 to 7 pm on Sunday. Call 978-665-3177.

May. Forests Interrupted at Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard, 978-456-3924. www.fruitlands.org.This exhibit uses landscapes to explore changing ideas about wilderness and forests with accounts of trees’ contributions to New England’s heritage, past and future.

June 2008 through 2009: Joe Wheelwright’s Tree Figures, fantastical larger-than-life sculptures, created by turning trees upside down, will be installed throughout Fruitlands’ landscape.

June 1 – August 31. The Woodcarvers Among Us exhibition at the Gardner Museum, 28 Pearl St., Gardner. Woodcarving as craft and art has been among us for centuries. We are fortunate to have in our community a group of skilled artisans. This summer the Gardner Area Woodcarvers will be exhibiting their works along with the carvings of Dr. Thomas Tracy. Opening reception with woodcarving exhibitions June 5, from 6 – 8 pm.

June 22 – September 1. 73rd Regional Exhibition of Art and Craft at the Fitchburg Art Museum, Merriam Parkway, Fitchburg. Paintings, photographs, sculpture, textiles, metalwork, woodwork, ceramics, jewelry and more by artists living and working within 25 miles of the Museum. Call 978-345-4207.