• Opening Reception | All Members Show

    Open to the Public

    Join us for the opening reception of our inaugural All Members Show! The Copley Society of Art is proud to present its first All Members Exhibition. Highlighted in the title, this landmark show is designed to celebrate the incredible talent and diversity within our artist community. This exhibition is a juried for inclusion show; every […]

  • From One End to Another: Closing Panel and Reception for the All Members Show

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      Join us to celebrate the end of our All-Members Show with a glass of wine and panel discussion featuring artist members Jaina Cipriano, Dave Drinon, Sobek Harrison, and John Rufo. The panel will be talking about art in community, the heritage of the New England art scene, and creative practice then and now. Exhibiting […]

  • Opening Reception: The Academy of Realist Art at Co|So

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    The Copley Society of Art is thrilled to partner with its neighbor, The Academy of Realist Art Boston (ARA), for the upcoming show titled The Academy of Realist Art at Co|So. This exhibition celebrates both mastery and the creative evolution of the program. The show presents standout student works that exemplify the rigorous academic training […]

  • Artist Talk with Sandra Samaha

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      Join Sandra Samaha for an interview-style artist talk on her current solo show, a collection of 18 massive collages up in the gallery until May 23. Sandra will be sharing about her process, her path to art-making, and the inspiration behind her layered works, which are often the result of her searching for meaning […]

  • Public Painting Demo with Meghan Weeks

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      Join oil painter Meghan Weeks for a live demo in the gallery. Meghan studied architecture and museum curating before deciding to pursue art full-time. With a preference for working plein air, her interest in the built environment continues to impact her work as an artist.   Date & Time: Saturday, May 16th from 2:00 […]

  • Artist Demo with the Academy of Realist Art

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      Join students and instructors from the Academy of Realist Art for a live painting and drawing demo. The demonstration will run concurrently with a special exhibition of work from the students and instructors of the Academy of Realist Art, Boston's premier realist art school, currently on view at the Copley Society of Art. The […]

  • Opening Reception: Wandering the City, Artwork by Chris Firger

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      Join us for the opening recepetion of Chris Firger's Solo Show, Wandering the City, a celebration of Boston’s neighborhoods, communities, architecture, and natural beauty. After years of painting New England and Massachusetts, this exhibition is Firger’s first foray into capturing the city that he called home for nearly a decade. Throughout this body of […]

  • Artist Talk with Chris Firger

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      Join artist Chris Firger for a behind-the-scenes look at his solo show, Wandering the City. Chris will begin by explaining his technical and creative process, before leading viewers on a personal "tour" of the iconic and lesser-known Boston scenes that make up his exhibition. As he leads the group around the gallery Chris will […]

  • National Show Opening Reception

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    The Copley Society of Art is thrilled to present the National Show: Intersections an exhibition juried by Almitra Stanely, the director of Boston Sculpture's Gallery and founder of Art Maven Consulting. On view from July 9th - August 8th, this exhibition explores the dynamic spaces where paths cross and ideas converge. Artists were encouraged to […]

  • Public Painting Demo with David Palmquist

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      Join artist David Palmquist for an oil painting demo in the gallery. Hailing from the Midwest, David specializes in painting liminal spaces around the United States, often manipulating his images through pixelation, blurring, or exaggerated definition to suggest the presence of an alternate reality behind the mundane.   Time and Date: Saturday, July 18, […]