This workshop will cover the fundamental concept of atmospheric perspective to create rich, colorful landscape paintings with depth and convincing space. It is a lesson that is excellent to learn for a beginner but also helpful for experienced students as well. After a color mixing lesson and painting demonstration, students will be able to […]
A no-nonsense fire-hose of information that includes everything you need to know to make better representational drawings and paintings, led by Julie Beck, the Assistant Director of the Academy of Realist Art, Boston's premier atelier training program. While being self taught is sometimes used as a badge of honor, it’s often a coded excuse for […]
Join Paul Beckingham, Kristin Nyberg, and Deborah Schlossman for a multi-artist oil painting demo in the gallery. Beckingham, Nyberg, and Schlossman are the three artists behind Resonance of the Ordinary, the current show of stunning still lifes in the upper gallery, and will be painting concurrently from the same still life set up. If […]
An artist statement provides valuable context for an artist's body of work, helping potential patrons and galleries connect with the artwork, providing support for the awarding of grants and residencies, and allowing for deeper engagement across the board. Like a frame, the statement can complement an artist’s work or diminish its impact. So what […]
Join us for the opening reception of Fantastical Realities, a new exhibition on view from September 17 to October 17, juried by Michael Rose in the Upper Gallery, AND the opening reception of Untold Fairytale by Mari Saxon in the Lower Gallery Alcove. Fantastical Realities broadly interprets ideas of fantasy to encompass surreal landscapes, legendary […]
Join us to celebrate the release of The Book of Tales, a monograph by Russian-born conceptual photographer Mari Saxon. The release will happen conjunction with her solo show Untold Fairytale, on view at the Copley Society of Art from September 17 to October 17. This celebratory evening will take place on September 26 from […]
Tell your story by crafting a movie poster! Can you remember a pivotal moment in your life? Maybe a realization about what you wanted your future to look like or who you wanted to be. Come imagine your life as a movie, that moment as your turning point, and make a fictional movie poster. Posters […]
Join us for a workshop on writing effective applications for residencies, grants, open calls, and any kind of funding opportunity writ large, hosted by Terry Plater. In addition to being an artist herself, Terry has worked in philanthropy in a variety of capacities: as a grant writer, grant reviewer, and grant recipient. As an artist, […]
On Saturday, October 17 from 9 am to 5 pm, participating artists in our Fresh Paint fundraiser are invited to a day of art-making within the gallery and throughout the city of Boston. Patrons and visitors are likewise welcome to stop by to see the art getting made! Come by the gallery for coffee, […]
Fresh Paint: Fresh Facades marks the 38th iteration of the Copley Society of Art’s long-standing annual fundraiser, originally established in 1988. In celebration of the renovation of the building's facade earlier this spring, the theme of this year's party is Fresh Facades. The event reimagines the traditional auction as a simpler exhibition experience for […]
Join us for a unique acrylic-on-baseball glove painting demo by Jim Connelly from 12:00 to 3:00 PM in the gallery. A lifelong artist with a three-decade career in graphic design, Jim has always been drawn to the visual character of everyday life. His paintings explore overlooked details of urban landscapes, vintage signage, and familiar […]
Come join us for the official Fresh Paint afterparty! Featuring custom mask-making, a photobooth, refreshments, and live music from Justin Schaefers and his band! Date & Time: Saturday October 31st, 7PM – 10PM Costume Theme: Victorian Gothic How much are tickets? Standard Entry: $35 / Students: $25 Grab Your Tickets Here!
