Art & Cultural Events List

Greetings!

This Fall, in addition to an amazing line-up of exhibits, we are proud to present a diverse selection of programs for artists and art lovers!

Programs scheduled for the Fall include our ongoing drop-in Sunday Open Studio; Artist Talks in concert with our Fall exhibits; and our third year of art-music collaborations with the New Gallery Concert Series. New programs include an array of professional development workshops, including events that focus on perfecting your artist statement and selling artwork through Instagram!

Scroll down for a selection of our Fall 2018 Programs! 

I hope to see you at CAA this Fall,

Erin Becker 

Norma Jean Calderwood Director

Cambridge Art Association

Photographing Your Artwork

Presenter: Erik Gehring

Wednesday, September 12, 6:30-9pm | Kathryn Schultz Gallery

Fees: $25 for current CAA members; $40 for not-yet members

Artists need high-quality digital images for promotional purposes, as well as for submission to exhibits and other opportunities to display your artwork. This hands-on workshop is designed to teach artists how to create these images, using the tools they have at hand, whether they be professional digital cameras, point-and-shoots, or even their smartphone camera. 

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Preparing Your Artwork for Submission

Presenter: Erik Gehring

Wednesday, September 19, 6:30-9pm | Kathryn Schultz Gallery

Fees: $25 for current CAA members; $40 for not-yet members

You have high-quality images of your artwork. Now what? In this workshop, you will learn how to organize your catalog of work and streamline your work-flow as you prepare images of your artwork for submissions to exhibitions. 

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Copyright and Gallery Law for Artists

Presenter: Ben Snitkoff

Wednesday, October 3, 6:30-8pm | Kathryn Schultz Gallery

Fees: $10 for current CAA members; $15 for not-yet members

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Concept Aware

Presenter: Sybylla Smith

Tuesdays evenings, October 16, 23, 30 | Kathryn Schultz Gallery

Details and registration coming soon!

 

Instagram for Visual Artists

Presenter: Molly Akin

Thursday, October 18, 6:30-8pm | Kathryn Schultz Gallery

Fees: $25 for current CAA members; $40 for not-yet members

Learn how to use Instagram to showcase your artwork and connect with collectors and curators. You’ll learn how to get started with the platform and use it as part of your digital marketing strategy. Molly cover specific strategies for visual artists – including who to follow, how to increase engagement, hashtags, and the increasing importance of Insta stories. Please note that a smartphone is required to participate in this session.

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Creating Your Vision

Presenter: David Lee Black

Saturday, October 20, 10:30am-1pm Kathryn Schultz Gallery

This uniquely experiential event is 35th in a series of wonderful workshops. Together we are growing a community of supportive and talented artists of all skill levels who connect through photography and a love of art.

Creating Your Vision involves a professional model interacting with the art of a unique space - in this case, the work in Creature Comforts.

Registration coming soon!

Artist Statement Writing Workshop

Presenter: Christine Palamidessi

Wednesdays, November 7 & 14, 6:30-8:30pm | Kathryn Schultz Gallery

Fees: $50 for current CAA members; $75 for not-yet members

Want expert help writing your artist statement?

Attendees of this two-part workshop will end up with a succinct Artist Statement that can be used on their website, as well as for gallery, grant and residency submissions. Attendees will work collectively, receiving back-and-forth feedback from other artists in the workshop, to define and crystalize the emotion and intent of their work. There will be editing homework between sessions.

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Selling Your Artwork on Instagram

A discussion with Julia Powell, moderated by Margaret Sheldon

Wednesday, November 28, 6:30-8pm | Kathryn Schultz Gallery

Fees: $25 for current CAA members; $40 for not-yet members

You’ve created your Instagram account, connected with followers, mastered hashtags, and have a devoted following. So, now what?

Join Julia Powell (@juliaspowellart), in conversation with Margaret Sheldon, to learn how Julia has leveraged her 60k-plus followers on Instagram to sell her artwork and build a full-time, fine art career.

Julia and Margaret’s discussion will be followed by a brief Q&A session.

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new Media ART

Thursday, October 11, 6:30-7:30pm | University Place Gallery

With exhibiting artists Wally Gilbert, Gloria King Merritt, and Dorothy Amore Pilla.

Free to the public. 

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Creature Comforts

Thursday, October 25, 6:30-8pm | Kathryn Schultz Gallery

With exhibiting artists Christine Kyle, Gail Samuelson, Gin Stone, and Daniel Zeese

Free to the public.

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New Gallery Concert Series - Creature Comforts 

Saturday, October 20, 7pm | Kathryn Schultz Gallery 

With Derek Beckvold on tabla, Sharan Leventhal on violin, Rhonda Rider on cello, Sarah Bob and Utsav Lai on piano, soprano Aliana de la Guardia, composers Daniel Felsenfeld, Jonah Lloyd Elrod, and more, inspired by the artists and artwork of Creature Comforts. 

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Returns Sunday, October 14, 10am-1pm | Kathryn Schultz Gallery

Introducing a season pass for Figure Drawing! Pay once, and access our Life Drawing sessions all year, October - June. 

PURCHASE A SEASON PASS!

General Season Pass | $350 - Click here to purchase

CAA Members Season Pass | $280 - Click here to purchase 

And access member discounts on all of our Fall Programs! 

CAA is open to artists working in all media, living in New England, and beyond. Click on the link to the left to learn more about membership benefit, and to join today! Members have exclusive access to CAA exhibiting opportunities, a network of over 500 regional artists, and one-on-one coaching opportunities with CAA staff. Members also receive substantial discounts on CAA workshops, as well as a 10% discount on gallery purchases! 

Click here to learn more, and join today!

Image courtesy of Steve Bennett