Let’s make this a weekend dedicated to arts and crafts! A few days ago I went to the reception of the watercolor show at the Mosesian, and it is truly worth a visit. The art has been collected from around New England and it’s fantastic. On Friday evening there is an LGBTQ+ drop in at the Hatch Maker Space. Isn’t it the perfect time to do some gift making? And if you are a potter, there is an all-day demonstration this Saturday by the award winning ceramicist, Randy Johnston at Indigo Fire Pottery Studio. Tell all your potter friends! Finally, the Mount Auburn Cemetery Solstice Light event is not fully sold out, so if you haven’t gotten your tickets yet, take a look. Their light show is a unique experience, and it’s fun to go outside at night, all bundled up in your winter coats, hats, gloves and wooly boots, to celebrate the solstice.
NEW ENGLAND WATERCOLOR SOCIETY 2025 REGIONAL JURIED EXHIBITION
Friday, Dec. 12, 12-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Dec. 13 & 14, 12-4 p.m.
Mosesian Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal St.
The New England Watercolor Society is proud to present the 2025 New England Regional Juried Exhibition. Featuring the work of 90 watermedia artists from throughout the five New England states, this show speaks to the richness and vitality of New England’s art scene. The exhibit was juried by internationally acclaimed artist and co-creator of the Art of Watercolor Magazine, Janine Gallizia, who has brought her deep insight and more than 30 years’ experience into the selection process. Showcasing the breadth and possibility of the art of watermedia, this exhibit promises to be a source of inspiration, education and pure pleasure for art enthusiasts.
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LGBTQ+ and COMMUNITY CRAFT DROP IN
Friday, Dec. 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Hatch Maker Space, 20 Summer Street
Drop in for a crafting evening with other LGBTQ+ folks at Hatch Makerspace. You don’t need any maker or crafting experience to participate, and all materials and tools are provided free of charge. This drop in event takes place during Hatch’s regular open hours and features an (optional) maker activity designed by the event’s facilitator to be fun for all skill levels. For adults and teens.
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SOLSTICE: REFLECTIONS ON WINTER LIGHT
Friday and Saturday, Dec. 12 and 13, various entry times starting at 5 p.m.
Mount Auburn Cemetery, Mount Auburn St
Mount Auburn Cemetery has brought back their Solstice event with four new artworks created by MASARY: two projection animations that will transform the historic Bigelow Chapel façade, an installation embedded in Hazel Dell inspired by the life cycle of a star, and an immersive piece along Beech Ave highlighting prominent trees and transforming the landscape into a walkable composition of light and sound. These contemplative works will be complemented by a Thought Artist video which returns to Story Chapel, featuring three new community speakers reflecting on their Winter Solstice practice and connections at Mount Auburn Cemetery. Other returning features include the Candle Lighting with live music, Lantern Walk, Community Message Boards, and hospitality hub. We welcome you into Mount Auburn to experience a world of light during the darkest nights of the year.
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CERAMICS DEMONSTRATION BY RANDY JOHNSTON
Saturday, Dec. 14, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Indigo Fire Pottery Studio, 79r Grove St.
Take in a day of demonstration from a major artist in the world of ceramics, Randy Johnston. Randy has had an illustrious career in ceramics for over 50 years. He is recognized internationally as an artist who has pursued functional expression and brought a fresh aesthetic vision to contemporary form, and for his many contributions to the development of wood kiln technology in the United States. He is professor and department chair emeritus at the University of Wisconsin, River Falls, where he teaches ceramics and drawing. $85 registration fee
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