VISUAL ARTS

Kick off the holiday season at Newton Open Studios’ annual juried fine art and craft show and sale. In response to visitor and artist feedback, you’ll find a larger and a more spacious show this year. A total of 77 local juror-selected artists are exhibiting work – over
twice the number we’ve hosted in previous years.

Our 2012 juror, Paula Tognarelli, director of the Griffin Museum of Photography, has created a show full of whimsy and power: extraordinary landscapes, still lifes, abstracts and jewelry, large-scale ceramics, fabulous textiles and more. Proof again that Newton hosts an accomplished community of strong and thought-provoking artists.

This show’s relaxed, festive format is a great place to catch up with artists you’ve met at previous shows, and to discover new talent. Come to the Newton Cultural Center, 225 Nevada Street on November 3 and 4 from 11 am to 5 pm. On the website you’ll find listings of all 77 artists, as well as artwork, directions and more: Newtonopenstudios.org.