Members show in Artists in the Arboretum: A Juried Exhibit in Conjunction with Jamaica Plain Open Studios

Artists in the Arboretum, A Juried Exhibit in Conjunction with Jamaica Plain Open Studios is being shown at the Arnold Arboretum, Boston, MA.  NESBA members Suellen Perold, Pam Geer Gordon, Kay Kopper, Stephanie Whitney-Payne and Christine Leddy will exhibit works inspired by the Arboretum as part of Jamaica Plain Open Studios, the premiere annual arts event in one of Boston’s most vibrant and diverse neighborhoods.

Suellen Perold
Five Autumn Leaves on Bark

Pamela Geer Gordon
Siberian Squill and Oak Leaves

Stephanie Whitney-Payne
White Ash

The exhibit opens September 18–October 19, 2014
Reception: Thursday, September 18, 6:00–8:00pm
JPOS weekend: Saturday and Sunday, September 20 and 21, 10:00am-5:00pm

Kay Kopper
Iles verticillata
Winterberry

Christine Leddy
Wisteria

Jeannetta vanRaalte exhibiting in FROM THE GROUND UP: An Exhibition Celebrating the Joy of the Garden

FROM THE GROUND UP: An Exhibition Celebrating the Joy of the Garden

at the Brush Gallery, 256 Market Street, Lowell, MA

August 9 - September 13, 2014          Artists' Reception: August 23, 2 - 4 pm

NESBA member Jeannetta vanRaalte has three works in the exhibit.

Four Pink Roses

Daffodils

Hydrangea

The garden has become an integral part of many people’s lives, the lifeblood of local communities, and a source of relaxation and leisure. More controversially, it has become a target for commercial enterprise, a symbol of concern for the environment, and an object of intense media interest.

From the Ground Up explores these and other topics using the language of art. Paintings, photographs, sculpture, fiber, glass, ceramics and more are all used to both celebrate and discover the garden and what it means to all of us.

http://www.thebrush.org/exhibitionsUpcoming.htm

Frances Topping in a show at the Wickford Art Association in RI

Frances Topping is one of a group showing at the Wickford Art Association in RI August 22 to Sept 14th. The reception is on Aug 22 6:30 -8:30 p.m

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NESBA members attend a tour of the Ames Mansion and Borderlands State Park in North Easton, MA.

The restored rock garden at the Ames Mansion

Members walked through the park and toured the mansion. The mansion contains original furniture and art, including amazing botanical works, Blanche Ames's studio, her art materials, and a system she invented for matching watercolor pigments to the plant specimens. Borderlands is the most visited MA state park.

Members outside the mansion, left to right, Bob and Deborah Cassady, Gail Tatangelo and Joan DeGregory, our host Andrea Miller, new member Rebecca from Quincy, Joyce Westner, and park Superintendent, Ellenor Simmons.

We will be doing demonstrations at the Ames Mansion on Sunday September 21st during the The 2014 Blanche Ames National Art Exhibition which opens mid September. A number of NESBA members will have pieces in the show. For more information log onto, http://www.friendsofborderland.org/banjae.html 

Congratulations to NESBA members accepted into The 2014 Blanche Ames National Art Exhibition

Congratulations to NESBA members who have work in the

The 12th Annual Blanche Ames National Art Exhibition 2014

presented by The Friends of Borderland. 

The juror for this year's exhibition is Mim Fawcett, Executive Director of the Attleboro Arts Museum.

Kelly Radding
Camellia japonica 'Sea Foam'

Pamela Geer Gordon
Tricyrtis
Toad Lily

Jeannetta VanRaalte
Lilium superbum
Turk's cap lily

Kay Kopper
Asclepias
Dried Milkweed

The opening reception is Saturday, September 20th at 7:00-10:00 pm at The Ames Mansion -Borderland State Park, 257 Massapoag Ave, North Easton, MA 

The exhibition is open Tuesday - Sunday 11:00 am-3:00 pm (closed Mondays).

Sue Neff
End of Season Pods

Sarah Roche
Amaryllis

During the exhibition, on Sept. 21 from 11am to 3pm, members of the New England Society of Botanical Artists (NESBA) will be drawing and painting in the Ames Mansion. Visitors are invited to observe and interact with the artists. 

NESBA works to promote public appreciation of the art and science of botanical art and illustration in New England. The Society educates individuals and organizations about botanical art and illustration through exhibits, lectures, workshops, and outreach programs. More information about NESBA is available at nesbaartists.blogspot.com. NESBA is a chapter of the American Society of Botanical Artists. Artwork will be available for purchase.

http://www.friendsofborderland.org/banjae.html

Mountains to the Sea reception at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

After traveling to five New England States, 'From Mountains to the Sea: Plants, Trees and Shrubs of New England' concludes its journey at The Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay Harbor, Maine.

A reception was held Saturday, August, 9

The 'In Addition' exhibit within the exhibit showcased additional NESBA artists from Maine.

Mountains to the Sea co-chairs

Joyce Westner,  Kay Kopper, (in photo) along with Kelly Radding were the co-chairs and originators of the Mountains to the Sea Exhibit.  They saw the whole project through from grant writing, selecting the juror for the exhibit, overseeing framing of the works, selecting venues, moving the art work from venue to venue, and the list goes on.........  NESBA members give a huge 'thank you' to them for their five long years of work.

Linda Funk, Joyce Westner, and Kay Kopper

 Linda Funk was the Maine exhibit co-coordinator.  She received a token of appreciation along with Joyce and Kay for their work at the The Maine Coastal Botanical Gardens. 

Hands-on botanical illustration for visitors

NESBA member Linda Funk in the July issue of Maine Home & Design.

mainehomeanddesign.com

Linda lives in Maine and coordinated the NESBA exhibit From the Mountains to the Sea at the Coastal Maine Botanic Gardens, Boothbay ME.

Mountains to the Sea Exhibit Installation at the Coastal Maine Botanic Gardens

Ellen Duarte and Anne Morrison hang the Mountains to the Sea Exhibit at the Coastal Maine Botanic Gardens, Boothbay, ME.

Trisha Barker, Linda Funk and Anne Morrison

Thank you to the hanging committee: Ellen Duarte, Kay Kopper, Anne Morrison, and Linda Funk.

The Wall

NESBA’s From the Mountains to the Sea exhibit opens this week at its sixth and final venue, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens,http://www.mainegardens.org/ in Boothbay ME. All members and their friends are invited to the reception on Saturday Aug. 9, 5-7 pm. The exhibit will be on view from August 1 through September 30.