• Opening Reception: Sandra Samaha’s Meditations in Paper

      Co|So is proud to present Sandra Samaha’s Meditations in Paper, on view in the Upper Gallery from April 23 to May 23. Through multimedia collage, Samaha explores how layered images can represent the past, present and future; asking what is, what was, and what could be. After studying printmaking at Skidmore College and the […]

  • Public Painting Demo with Robin Wessman

      Join realist oil painter Robin Wessman for a live demonstration in the gallery. Robin will guide viewers through his layered process beginning with drawing and underpainting, and progressing through color, glazing, and scumbling while offering insights at each stage as he paints.   Date & Time: Saturday, April 25 from 1-3 pm Fee: Free

  • Investing in Art 101

    Professional Development

      Geared towards collectors at any stage, join Synergist & The Copley Society of Art for a candid conversation on collecting art. What art should I buy and how should I go about acquiring it? What questions should I be asking about a work of art? Minerva Pinto, Associate Attorney of Private Wealth Services & […]

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

    Open to the Public

    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

    Open to the Public

      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

    Open to the Public

      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 […]

  • Pricing Workshop with Nina Mollo and Rosalie Sidoti

    Professional Development

      Join Gallery Director, Nina Mollo, and Artist Member, Rosalie Sidoti, for a workshop on pricing artwork. The workshop will include an overview of different pricing models & guidelines and Co|So's current sales statistics. Date & Time: Tuesday, May 19 @ 6 pm over Zoom Co|So Members & Academy of Realist Art Boston: Free Non-Members: […]

  • Crit Group

    Professional Development

      An opportunity to give and receive critique on recent work or current works-in-progress with members of our artist community.   Location: The Copley Society of Art Date & Time: Thursday, May 21 @ 6 pm Co|So Members & Academy of Realist Art Boston: Free Non-Members: $15 (If the session fee poses a financial barrier, […]

  • Artist Demo with the Academy of Realist Art

    Open to the Public

      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

    Open to the Public

      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

    Open to the Public

      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 […]

  • Artist Trading Card Event

    Professional Development

    Join us for a casual afternoon of making "artist trading cards" with artist member Michelle Mendez. Artist trading cards are miniature works of art created on 2.5 x 3.5 inch cardstock, and made to be traded rather than sold. For our event at the gallery, we'll have tables set up for creating the cards, and […]