Wellesley arts roundup—Library exhibits; New England Flower Show; Art in the Park; and more

Wellesley Library art exhibits, September

ARTIST: Stephen Keep, photographer
EXHIBIT TITLE: Coastal New England
LOCATION: Wellesley Free Library, James E. Mahoney foyer
DESCRIPTION: Wellesley resident Stephen Keep will show a collection of his fine art pieces, which include photographs of the coast, beaches, docks, buildings, and landscapes.

ARTIST: Carol Rothenstein, painter
EXHIBIT TITLE: Twenty Paintings of 2020
LOCATION: Wellesley Free Library, Wakelin Room
DESCRIPTION: Carol Rothenstein’s  compelling book of watercolor paintings titled Twenty Paintings of 2020 captures the essence of a year marked by unprecedented challenges.

DISPLAY CASES: Aesop’s Fables, Nancy Schon; Magic and Mayhem, Trish Youens; historical photographs of Hunnewell and Hardy Schools, Wellesley Historical Society

EVENT: Beth Urdang Gallery—new show on view soon, and a reception on Sept. 13

TIME:  5pm-7:30pm
LOCATION:  Beth Urdang Gallery, 15 Central Street, Wellesley
COST:  Free
DESCRIPTION:   An exhibition of large scale photographs, paintings and mixed media by a selection of excellent artists will be on view mid-Sept. through Oct. 12.  This is a stunning exhibition with an opening reception being held several days after the show is installed.  The gallery invites all to come by for a glass of wine on Friday, September 13, from 5pm-7:30 pm.

Beyond Wellesley—Art in the Park in Natick, Sept. 15

The Natick Art Association will host Art in the Park at Shaw Park (that nice green space across the street from the Bacon Free Library at 58 Eliot St., South Natick), on Sunday, Sept. 15, 10am-3pm. Over two dozen local artists will offer their art for your enjoyment.

While you’re there, try out the Charles River Coffee House, open 8am-4pm; and enjoy views of the South Natick dam.

Also, Page Waterman Gallery will be open at its new 57 Eliot St., South Natick location, so be sure to check that out as well.

EVENT: New England Fall Flower Show

DATES: September 21 & 22
TIME: check MassHort website
LOCATION: The Gardens at Elm Bank, 900 Washington St., Wellesley
COST: $10-$22. Tickets here.
DESCRIPTION: The New England Fall Flower Show will feature vendors, demonstrations, youth programs, workshops, beautiful displays displays, and judged competitions in Floral Design; Botanical Arts; Miniature Gardens; Photography; and Fruits and Vegetables.

Preview party on Friday night.

EVENT: Small Art, Big Party

DATE: September 27
TIME: 6pm-8pm
LOCATION: Lulu Wang Center at Wellesley College
COST: $25, tickets here

DESCRIPTION: Join Art Wellesley for their first art party, an evening of art and chance.Guests will have the opportunity to peruse donated 6″ x 6″ artworks and sign up for a one-in-six chance to buy the piece(s) of their choice for $100 each. A roll of a dice will ultimately determine who wins the right to buy.

UPDATE: Art Wellesley will accept donated 6” x 6” artwork for Small Art, Big Party until September 18. Submittal form here. 

EVENT: Wellesley Society of Artists “Art and Wellness” program

DATE: Oct. 2, 2024
TIME: 7pm-8:30pm
LOCATION: Wellesley Free Library, 530 Washington St.
COST: Free
DESCRIPTION: Speaker Corinne Zimmermann will discuss how the arts are increasingly playing an integral role in both health and healthcare during her presentation titled, “Training Eyes, Minds and Hearts: Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) and the Art of Healthcare.” Presented in partnership with the Wellesley Free Library and supported in part by a grant from the Wellesley Cultural Council.

EXHIBIT: In Search of the Black Fantastic