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The Alcove: The Academy of Realist Art at Co|So Artist Interviews

By Olivia Hoagland on May 30, 2026

Alongside Co|So’s show, Small Works: Looking Up, is the Academy of Realist Art’s exhibition. The show presents standout student works that are representative of the rigorous academic training required to earn a Certificate of Completion, alongside dynamic personal works by ARA Boston instructors, alumni, and current students. Bringing this group of artists together at Co|So […]

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From Sketch to Collage: Artistic Reflection with Sandra Samaha

By Olivia Hoagland on May 9, 2026

Meditations in Paper will be on view from April 23rd – May 23rd 2026 and the online exhibition can be viewed here. Please continue reading to learn about the artist, Sandra Samaha’s background and creative process.   Samaha is a Copley Master artist member at Co|So currently showing her solo exhibition, Meditations in Paper. To […]

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Shining a Spotlight: Award Winners of The Measure of Light 

By Naim Kim on April 7, 2026

Shining a Spotlight: Award Winners of The Measure of Light  Edited by Olivia Hoagland   Co|So has once again transformed its gallery into a sanctuary of perception. Our current juried exhibition, The Measure of Light, invites us to look closer at the intangible. Light isn’t just a tool for these artists, but rather is the […]

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Juried Minds: Discussion with Payal Thiffault and Michelle May of JUNIPER RAG

By Olivia Hoagland on March 28, 2026

Juried Minds: Discussion with Payal Thiffault and Michelle May of JUNIPER RAG Edited by Kyra Scott To celebrate Co|So’s Juried Member Show: The Measure of Light, Olivia Hoagland sat down to interview with JUNIPER RAG’S founders: Payal Thiffault and Michelle May. This impactful curatorial consulting agency strives to build community around art culture and connection.  […]

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Alcove Conversation with Eli Portman

By Olivia Hoagland on March 3, 2026

City in Faded Light: Eli Portman Solo Show Edited by Kyra Scott Over time, urban environments expand to fit society’s growing needs while carrying fragments of history. According to Eli Portman, these urban areas begin to reflect the health and liveliness of the people living in and around them. In this interview, Olivia Hoagland, the […]

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Residency Reflection with Kat O’Connor

By Olivia Hoagland on February 24, 2026

Residency Reflection with Kat O’Connor Interviewed and edited by Olivia Hoagland Trigger warning: discussion of sensitive topics such as aging and death. Introduction With the Fine Arts Work Center (FAWC) residency application now open for Co|So artist members, Communications & Development Coordinator, Olivia Hoagland, sat down to interview the previous recipient of the residency, Kat […]

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Patron’s Choice Exhibition: Awards Feature

By Naim Kim on February 18, 2026

Patron’s Choice Show: Awards and Features Patron’s Choice Show (2/12 – 3/7) Written by Naim Kim and Olivia Hoagland Co|So is excited to bring you the Patron’s Choice Exhibition after a long hiatus. Continuing the tradition of fostering deep connections, this month’s showing features a special collection personally selected by our patrons.  From February 12th […]

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Deep Dive: All Members Exhibition 2026

By Kyra Scott on January 25, 2026

The Copley Society of Art is not just a gallery, but a center of community. Co|So is home to over 300 artist members, and what better way to showcase this community than an exhibition with open acceptance for all of them?​​ From January 8th through 31st, we invite the public to explore this vibrant hub […]

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Holiday Small Works 2025: Merit Awards

By Olivia Hoagland on December 16, 2025

Are you still looking for the perfect gift for your loved ones this holiday season? Look no further! As the holiday season unfolds, Co|So welcomes art lovers and gift-seekers alike to its annual Holiday Small Works exhibition, running November 1 through December 21, 2025. On view in both the Upper and Lower Galleries, this year’s […]

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A Conversation with Ginny Zanger

By Austin Ickes on May 1, 2025

An award-winning painter, printmaker, teacher, and Copley Master, Ginny Zanger lives and works in Jamaica Plain (Boston) and Truro (Cape Cod). Her work is inspired by the  flows of the natural world which influence her imagery and process. In the Summer of 2024, Zanger had the opportunity to participate in the Copley Society’s residency program […]

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