• Preview Party: Patron’s Choice Exhibition

    The Copley Society of Art (Co|So) cordially invites you to attend our first fundraiser of the year. Two days before our Patron’s Choice Exhibition opens to the public, be the first to lay eyes on this incredible showing of selected Co|So Artist Members in what is sure to be an unforgettable night. Celebrate the arts […]

  • Big Opening Reception Night: Eli Portman, Small Works, and Patron’s Choice

    Join us here at the Copley Society of Art for an evening filled with brand new artworks! With three new shows on both floors of the gallery, we hope you'll be able to stop by to see these amazing works. In the Upper Gallery, we'll be showcasing our Patron's Choice Exhibition. Be the first to […]

  • Crit Group

      An opportunity to give and receive critique on current works-in-progress or recent work with members of our artist community. Location: The Copley Society of Art Date & Time: Thursday, February 19th at 6 pm Co|So Members & Academy of Realist Art Boston: Free Non-Members: $15 (If the session fee is a financial barrier, please […]

  • Public Painting Demo with Geoffrey Chalmers

      What actually is impressionist art? What is it supposed to do? How can I create it and appreciate it? Come to a live demonstration by Copley Artist Geoffrey Chalmers as he embarks on a two hour walk-through of some of the basic tenets, bringing a still object to life and showing how images on […]

  • Workflow & Project Management Workshop

      Join artists Chris Firger, Jeanne Rosier Smith, and Peter Knapp for three different perspectives on workflow and project management in the arts. Location: Zoom Date & Time: Tuesday, February 24th at 6 pm Co|So Members & Academy of Realist Art Boston: Free Non-Members: $15 (If the session fee is a financial barrier, please reach […]

  • Public Pastel Demo With Dave Kaphammer

      Join pastel artist Dave Kaphammer for a live demo in the gallery. Dave's work explores the interplay of light and shadow in architecture, landscapes. Time and Date: Saturday, February 28 from 1:30-3:30 pm Cost: Free    

  • Bridging the Gap: Closing Panel + Reception for the Patron’s Choice Show

      Join us to celebrate the end of our Patron's Choice Show with a glass of wine and a panel discussion featuring both patrons of the gallery and artist members: Danielle Boudreau, Peter Covo, Kat O'Connor, and Matt Miller. The panel will discuss artist-patron relationships and narrowing the divide between the arts and general society.

  • Artist Talk with Eli Portman

      Join artist Eli Portman for an artist talk on of his solo show, City in Faded Light, currently on view in the gallery until March 14. Fascinated with the urban environment, Portman visualizes the modern city landscape by featuring opulence, grime, and everything in between that mirrors our growing society. “We build castles around […]

  • Opening Reception: The Measure of Light

      We hope you’ll join us for the opening reception of our upcoming Juried Members show: The Measure of Light, held at the gallery Thursday, March 12 from 6 – 8 PM. Stop by to meet the artists and jurors! Awards presented at 6:30 PM This exhibition was juried by Payal Thiffault & Michelle May.

  • Public Painting Demo with Christopher Gill

      Join improvisational action painter Christopher Gill for a live painting demo in the gallery. Chris primarily uses watercolor and gouache in less conventional ways, rarely touching a brush to canvas and often moving his substrates to manipulate the paint. Date / Time: Saturday, March 21 from 12-4 pm Fee: Free

  • Taxes for Artists with Luke Blackadar

      Join attorney Luke Blackadar for a presentation on tax questions specific to artists. Location: Zoom Date & Time: Thursday, March 26th at 6 pm Co|So Members & Academy of Realist Art Boston: Free Non-Members: $15 (If the session fee poses a financial barrier, please reach out to lucy@copleysociety.org)

  • Public Artist Demo With Jaina Cipriano

      Join multimedia artist Jaina Cipriano for a free demo as she makes the gallery her studio for the day. Jaina will be working on an interactive photography project—all are welcome to participate!   Date & Time: Saturday, March 28 from 12-2 pm Fee: Free