It’s time to get serious now that the holidays are over, but everyone is in a stupor, it seems, and there’s not a lot going on art-wise. But looking through press releases and on websites, “Eye on Art” has a couple of things worth looking into this week.
The Blues opens tomorrow Jan. 9 at the Art League of Lowell ALL Gallery at 307 Market Street. No other news except it’s on through Jan. 31 and a reception takes place Jan. 24, 3-5 p.m. Visit ArtsLeagueOfLowell.org for info.
At the Concord Museum, join award-winning journalist Caleb Gayle for a conversation about his National Book Award-longlisted book “Black Moses,” the riveting true story of Edward McCabe, a visionary Black leader who sought to establish a self-governed Black state in Oklahoma after Reconstruction, and the forces of racism and ambition that stood in his way. Lecture on Tuesday, Jan. 13 from 7 to 8 p.m. Free members | $10 Non-Members | Free Virtual. To register, visit ConcordMuseum.org/event/black-moses/
REFUGE ART SCHOOL OPENING: Join the artists at Refuge Art School today, January 8, for the opening reception of the New Year’s Visual Art and Fashion Show. It’s on from 4:30-7 p.m. in the mini gallery at 122 Western Avenue in Lowell and includes a runway show at 5:30 p.m. and visual art by fall semester students at Refuge. The show continues until early in March.
PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW: The Arts League of Lowell (ALL) has a call for Close to Home, its juried art photography show running March 6-April 26. What does that mean to be close to home? Is it a physical place? Is it a warm feeling that comes over you when you think of being close to home? Maybe you have a wider vision of “home”, such as the town you live in, or even the state, or the country. Show the juror your photographic vision of being “close to home”.
Entry to this show is open to ALL members (dues up to date) and non-members. Submitted work must not have been shown previously at the Arts League of Lowell Gallery. Student work done under direct supervision is not eligible. Jeff Caplan, a fine art photographer and educator who has been creating compelling images with his cameras for over 35 years, is the juror. Work will be juried using digital images entered via an online entry form. Artists may enter 1 to 3 photographs. Works chosen must be securely and professionally presented. Works must be wired and ready to hang. No saw-tooth or keyhole hangers. If your work is not properly prepared to hang, it will be rejected at drop off, even if previously accepted into the show. Work cannot exceed 30 inches in any dimension, including the frame.
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