The Westboro Gallery, which has been honored as Boston Magazine's "2008 Best of Boston Home Award in recognition of quality and excellence," presents works by established and talented emerging Central New England artists and artisans. Since 1998 the not-for-profit cooperative's mission has been to bring art to the community and to support its members, enabling them to show and sell their work. The gallery also sponsors a high school art scholarship and presents occasional cultural and educational events for the public.
The gallery's intimate space displays unique works in a variety of mediums including: painting, collage, photography, pastel, monotype, mixed media, etching, sculpture, ceramic, and jewelry. The collection of work encompasses a diversity of styles ranging from realism to abstract. Prices range from $3 to $3000.
Westboro Gallery exhibitions change every 3 months and include a featured artist while also displaying the work of the core artists.
The gallery has a satellite location at Tatnuck Bookseller & Cafe, 19 Lyman St. (a large dedicated exhibition space) where art is shown and may be purchased. The Westboro Gallery and the exhibition space at Tatnuck Bookseller & Café, both are wheelchair accessible, with parking at the door.
The board of directors examines portfolios and works of those wishing to be juried in for membership at its monthly meetings.
Current Exhibitions
Photographic Expressions
Bill Lewis
Dates: May 31 through August 21, 2009.
Opening reception: May 31, 2009, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
“In the water, up close with humpback whales, off the coast of the Dominican Republic,” is how Bill Lewis describes his most memorable photography experience. Photographic Expressions — Landscape, Seascape & Wildlife is the newest exhibit at the Westboro Gallery's satellite gallery at Tatnuck Book Seller. An open-to-the-public reception will be held Sunday May 31, 2009, from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm at Tatnuck Book Seller & Café, 19 Lyman Street, Westboro, MA. The exhibition will run through August 21, 2009.
Clayscapes — In Platters & Vessels
Carol Mecagni
Dates: May 8 through August 3, 2009.
Opening reception: May 8, 2009, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Carol Mecagni's “Clayscapes,” her Westboro Gallery exhibit of platters and vessels, is a celebration of her new direction in forming vessels from clay. An open-to-the-public artists' reception will be held from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, 2009 at the Westboro Gallery, 8 W. Main St, Westboro. The show will run through August 3, 2009.
Also at the May 8th reception, the Gallery will present the annual Therese M. Bacharz Art Scholarship to Bianca Colangelo, a 2009 graduate of Shrewsbury High School. Ms. Colangelo's work will be on display at the gallery from May 8th - 22nd.
Upcoming Exhibitions
Other News
Sunday, March 15, 2009, “Medieval Art and Falconry” Special Event
Westboro Gallery artist Andy Volpe will present a lecture on Medieval and Renaissance Art and Falconry at Tatnuck Booksellers, 18 Lyman St., Westboro, on Sunday, March 15, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. The program is free and open to the public.
The Westboro Gallery wins award
The Westboro Gallery has been honored as Boston Magazine's "2008 Best of Boston Home Award in recognition of quality and excellence."
The Westboro Gallery has issued an annual "Call for Artists."
There are currently some membership openings. For more information about the gallery and the jurying in process, email membership director Kathy Blackmer.