Inspired by Winslow Homer - Belmont Gallery of Art Exhibit

Belmont Gallery of Art
presents “Inspired by Winslow Homer” - Nov. 3 – Dec. 15

The Belmont Gallery of
Art is pleased to announce its upcoming Fall 2013 Show: “Inspired by Winslow
Homer,” Nov. 3 – Dec. 15. This juried show features contemporary works by local
artists inspired by--either literally or figuratively--the great American
artist Winslow Homer and his theme of Man, Women and Children in Nature. Susan
Smart, who recently curated “Winslow Homer’s Croquet Summer” at Belmont’s
historic Homer House, served as guest juror for the exhibit.

A special reception
celebrating the “Inspired by Winslow Homer”exhibit takes place Sunday, Nov. 17,
3-6PM at the Homer House on Pleasant St., home to the Belmont Women’s Club.
Events are free and open to the public, but tickets (available at the gallery)
are required to attend the Homer House reception.

How one interpreted
Homer’s theme was left up to each individual artist, making for a unique
approach to Homer’s inspiration. The pieces exhibited in the Belmont Gallery of
Art show were created using techniques and materials used by Winslow Homer in
his own work, including illustration, printmaking, watercolor and oil painting.
“Homer’s work has such breadth, humanity and timelessness; it speaks to
everyone,” says juror Susan Smart. “And to have this exhibit in Winslow Homer’s
Belmont, in a building designed by his cousin, is truly exciting.”

Considered one of the
greatest American artists, the Winslow Homer connection to Belmont is strong.
Though often associated and thought of as a Maine artist, Homer actually summered
for many years at the William Flagg Homer House on Pleasant St. in Belmont. One
of his most recognized paintings, “Boys in a Pasture” was painted in Belmont in
1874.  The Homer Building, site of
the Belmont Gallery of Art, was designed and named for Winslow’s architect
cousin, Eleazar Homer.

Since opening its doors
in July 2005, the Belmont Gallery of Art has presented over fifty shows
featuring the work of dozens of local and regional artists. It has offered a
professional architecturally significant place for artists to display their
work and visitors to view such work. The recipient of a Gold Star Award from
the Mass Cultural Council, the BGA has been praised
throughout the community for its support and promotion of the arts and culture
in Belmont.

The “Inspired by Winslow
Homer” show will run Nov. 3 through Dec. 15, 2013.

The Belmont Gallery of
Art is located in the Town Hall Complex, on the 3rd floor of the
Homer Bldg., 19 Moore St., Belmont Center. Hours for the Homer show are Thurs.
and Fri. 10-4 and Sun. 1-4. Please note:
Tickets for the Nov. 17 Homer House
Reception at 661 Pleasant St., will be available at the gallery during regular
Sunday hours, including the day of the reception. Please visit the Belmont
Gallery of Art’s website at www.belmontgallery.org
for more information. Wheelchair accessible