Current Shows
Summer 2009
Ongoing group show hosted by Boston Cable TV featured artist Steve Alexander.
Open daily, usually 3-8
Brendan Killian Fund Raiser 1st week in July
Nathon Mondragon group show 1st week in Aug
Past Shows:
Steve Alexander
RECONSTRUCTURED MOSIAC PAINTINGS
RECEPTION:Thursday December 4, 2008, 5:00-8:00 PM
HOURS FOR THIS SHOW:
Thursday Dec 4, 5:00-8:00
Friday Dec 5, 2:00-7:00
Saturday Dec 6, 2:00-7:00
Sunday Dec 7, 2:00-7:00
Thursday Dec 11, 3:00-7:00
Friday Dec 12, 3:00-7:00
Saturday Dec 13, 2:00-7:00
Sunday Dec 14, 2:00-7:00
Thursday Dec 18, 3:00-7:00
Friday Dec 19, 3:00-7:00
Saturday Dec 20, 2:00-7:00
Sunday Dec 21, 2:00-7:00
December 5 - December 21, 2008
houses with a heartbeat
photographs of Jamaica Plain houses
by Nathan Mondragon
collage paintings of houses by Margie Nicoll
nathan's blog:
Phantasma Camera
thurs oct 23 - reception 5:30 - 7:30 refreshments served
fri oct 24 - 6:30-8:30 w unplugged songs by Rick Berlin, Tod Drodgy, Abby Driscoll, Tickleback.
Free After Party at Zon's restaurant on Friday night. oct. 24 ...pick up your invitation at the JP Art Market during Thursday's or Friday's opening reception. www.zonsjp.com
hours for this show:
sat oct 25 - 1-5
sun oct 26 - 3-5
mon oct 27 - 4-7
tues oct 28 - 4-7
wed oct 29 - 4-7
thurs oct 30 - 4-7
fri oct 31 - 1-5
sat nov 1 - 1-5
sun nov 2 - 1-5
oct 23- nov 2
JP Open Studios 2008
Laura Fortune; painting, oil and mixed media
Maura Cunningham, painting and sculpture, oil and oil & wax
Raymond Borsman, wood art
Laura Majory, art prints, jewelry, photography
Althea Jones, ink drawing
Steve Alexander, paintings, mixed media
Patti Hudson, paintings
Nathan Mondragon, photography
Ryan Baker, paintings and drawings
surprise guests, photography
AUGUST GROUP SHOW
Artists included:
Andre Hester, Photography
Brynn Dizack and Erin Bennett, Installation
Hanna Aronwitz, Photography
Julianne Barret, Oil on canvas
KC Hoye, Oil on glass and panel
Ryan Baker, Paintings, Drawings
Sarazah Orme, Drawings, oil paintings
Earth People Orchestra here for JP First Thursday, Aug 7, 7:30-8:00
Show runs Aug 7-Aug 24
"Amalgam" Goup show
Artists included:
Adelaide Goets, documentary photography
April Singley, Oil on canvas
Briana Horrigan, watercolor, mixed media
Brynn Dizack and Erin Bennett, acrylics
Jerry Joseph, Oil on canvas
Keiko Hiromi, Photography
Ryan Baker, acrylics, crayon, works on paper and canvas
Show runs Thursdays-Sundays until July 31
Tree Appreciation Show
Artists included:
Andrew Joslin
Becky Holmes
Cynthia Lincoln
Jeff Carpenter
Jude Hutchinson
Katrina Majkut
Patti Hudson
Raymond Borsman
Carpenter Poet Vincent Dorio reading poems about Trees.
Come one come all.
June 14- July 4, 2008
Spring 2008
Andrew Joslin and Patti Hudson will present a new show of drawings, photographs and sculpture all about Trees. Stay tuned for exact dates and times.
Meanwhile, read more:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/naturejournal/
Web community for Boston recreational tree climbing
http://www.richardpreston.net/
http://www.richardpreston.net/books/wt_illustration.html
see clips from the documentary in progress by Rick Berlin and Todd Drogy "JP Spoken"
JP Art Market will sponsor "8X10" a collection of art work by over 75 local artists, curated by Brendan Killian, organized by Randace Moore, to be sold to raise funds for JP Spoken. We will host a 2 day preview of the art show on Thur & Fri Dec 13 & 14, from 4-7; the Saturday Dec. 15th reception from 5:00-9:00 and a Sunday afternoon event, "the morning after" post view free brunch from 11:00 -2:00.
read more:
www.jamaicaplainspoken.com
www.rickberlin.com
Jamaica Plain is a unique Boston neighborhood known for its liberal politics and diverse population. The residents of JP come from a variety of ethnic and linguistic backgrounds, sexual orientations and socioeconomic status. Jamaica Plain Spoken: An Un-Gated Community in teh 21st Century explores the lives of these 'ordinary' people, how they came to live in this community-and more importantly, why they choose to stay.
The project began as a response to the filmmakers' frustration with the impoverished representation of everyday Americans in mainstream media. Inspired by the diversity of the people they encountered in their neighborhood, the filmmakers set out to catalogue the life and work of these people in their own words. They wanted to better understand what connects people in JP, as well as what divides them. In particular they wanted to know what i was that made those of all stripes and persuasions feel at home here and want to remain in this persistently 'edgy' community.
The filmmakers hope there are lessons to be learned that go beyond this singular community. Lessons that can, perhaps, be brought to bear and built upon in other towns and cites here in Massachusetts, or beyond.
Due to a technical catastrophe the project has stalled. Support is desperately needed!
Up until recently Rick and Todd have been able to work on old computers and an old version of Final Cut Pro. After nearly 3 years of successful use, these programs have crashed and need to be upgraded. The goal: $5,000 for 2 new computers and a new version of FCP 6.
This is the only way they can:
1.) retrieve media files that comprise 54 completed portraits on their website www. jamaicaplainspoken.com
2.) continue uploading new interviews
3.) complete a first edit of the feature documentary
please come to JP Art Market the weekend of Dec. 15/16 and speak to Rick or Todd or email them:
Rick Berlin- rick@rickberlin.com
Todd Drogy tdrogy@msn.com
for information about the fund raising event please call Randace Moore @ 617 983 0660
note: all donations of art work to the filmmakers or donations of $$ to the filmmakers are tax deductible through JP's non-profit Spontaneous Celebrations organization. Be sure to put "donation for JP Spoken" on check memo line. Thank You. Thank You.
LIBRI TOPIA: THE BOOK OF GARDENS
JP Art Market Gallery Presents LIBRI TOPIA: THE BOOK OF GARDENS.
A continuous painting in 54 parts by J Rebecca Trueblood.
show runs until October 13th.
hours for this show:
Thursdays & Fridays 5:00-7:00PM
Saturdays noon-6:00 PM
Sundays 1:00-5:00 PM
JP Open Studios
Artists included:
Chris Gorton, painting, sculpture
Dave Dolan, B & W photography
Laura Major, small bluebird paintings
Pam Nicholas, Color Street Photography
Patti Hudson, sculpture, painting
Raymond Borsman, woodwork sculpture
Sarah Harding, jewelry
Sunday September 30, 2007, 11:30-5:30
Aug 2007 group show
Artists included:
John Nikolai, Punk Rock photography and controversial photos and sculpture
John Steck Jr., Color Photography
Kristen Pulcifer, Paintings
René Rives, Paintings and Color Photography
Steve Bacon, B & W photography
Tyshawn Taylor, Film on Mr. Butch's Memorial
Thur & Fri 4-7
Sat & Sun 12-6
show runs until Aug 28
July 2007
Artists included:
Dave Dolan, B & W photography
Matt Gordon, illustration/collage
Matthew Harrison, digital photography
Oscar Anderson, B & W photography
Stuart Sherman, Color Photography
Tyshawn Taylor, digital photography
Cigarette Butt Poisons
Art Installations made by students from the Meridian Academy about the environmental damages caused by people throwing their cigarette butts on the ground.
June 2007March 2007 Photography Projects from Students of Jamaica Plain's Meridian Academy
Reception Thursday March 22, 5:00-6:30Show will run Friday March 23, 4-7
Saturday March 24, 12-5
Sunday March 25, 12-5
Due to Popular Demand!
The Meridian Academy Photo Show held over!
Thur March 28 4-6:30
Fri March 29 4-6:30
Sat March 31 12:30-5:30
Sun April 1 12:30-4:30
February 2007
Artists included:
Ariel Baragona, Color Photography
D.M. Dolan, B & W and Color Photography
John Martino, B & W photography
Matt Gordon, instructional illustrations
Nick Flanagan, tattoo illustrations
Sara Claire Ahlers, Color Photography
Tyshawn Taylor, digital photography
Special Guest Patti Smith --B&W photography
sales to benefit Boston's non-profit Building Material Resource Center.
Patti will be doing a book and CD signing at the gallery on Tuesday Feb. 20th 7-9 PM.
January 2007
Artists included:
Dave Dolan, B & W and Color Photography
Dina Shaposhnikova, Illustration and Printmaking
Evan Oberle-Hall, Illustration and Printmaking
John Martino, B & W photography
Steve Bacon, B & W photography
JP OPEN STUDIOS 2006
Artists included:
Andre Hester
Dave Dolan
Janet Hamill
Kim Eifred
Matt Gordon
Patti Hudson
Paul Theriault
Rebecca Trueblood small paintings
September 7th - September 17thRock-n-Roll Parents, Part 2
Color portraits of rockers and their kids, an on going photographic essay of rocker's and their kids by award winning graphic designer and photographer Kelly Davidson
Opening reception Friday, August 25, from 6-9August 24 through September 2nd
Matthew Mazzotta solo show
squares and rectangles
Opening Reception Sunday Aug 13 from 7 - 9PMAugust 13-23, 2006
"studio dig #2" Paul Theriault, Nadya Volicer w/ assistance from Patti Hudson. July 2006
Due to the overwhelming response to the Boston Building Materials re-use show the JP Art Market will continue to present functionable work made from reused materials.
From June - mid AugustThe Boston Building Materials re-Use and Functional Art Show has won placement in the Boston Redevelopment Authority's Boston Art Window project! The work has been moved to 3 huge storefront windows in Downtown Crossing near Washington Street and Lafayette Street.
GO CHECK IT OUT, 24 HOURS A DAY!
For more information....Boston Art Windows
Building Materials Resource Center
Building Materials Resource Center presents:
Second Annual Re-Use Arts Competition and Show
Artists included:
Bonnie Branson
Clarence Wang
Clay Ward
Daniel Szecket
Danielle Chambers
Erin Sweeney
Flora Moynihan
Gloria Carrigg
Jay Lee
Jerry Bujarski
Karole Moe
Kevin O'Connor
Lafayette Hayes
Marketa Klicova
Mohm Sheehy
Monica Matthews
Norman Dandridge
Patricia Abad
Patti Hudson
Paul Theriault
Peter Lindenmuth
Rocio Elliott
Rose Montgomery
Samantha Fields
Sandy Coleman
Steven Gaffney
Susan J. Purpura
Susan Pladino
Tamara Safford
Month of May: an overwhelming response to the Boston Building Materials Art show with over 40 artists showing functional work made from reused building materials. A complete listing of artists names to be posted in a few days:
Durable, functional pieces, such as chairs, coat/hat racks, framed mirrors, dog houses, light fixtures, cabinets, bookshelves, wardrobes and tables - made primarily from used building materials.
This show is a fund raiser for the non-profit Building Materials Resource Center of Mission Hill.
Special thanks to Sam Adams Brewery of JP and to Blanchard's of Centre St, JP
May 7 through May 28, 2006
Vegetarian Art Work Show "Why Be Nice? Why Go Vegetarian?"
Artists included:
Aleigha Howland
Clay Ward
Gregory Dolnikowski
Holli Featherstone
Marissa Molinaro
Matthew Mazzotta
Michael Crigler
Pam Tuffley
Patti Hudson
Curated by Holli Featherstone and Patti Hudson
April 1 through April 30, 2006The Exposure Project
New Photography by Ben Alper, Anastasia Cazabon, Eric Watts
Feb 2 through Feb 25, 200614 artists, 14 ways of seeing
Artists included:
Becka Shertzer
Dermot Meagher
Elsa Dorfman
George Anastos
Holli Featherstone
Janet Hamill
Jon Strymish
Lino Ribeiro
Morris Norvin
Patti Hudson
Patti Smith
Pauline Coats
Timothy Aanensen
Tony Paris
Patti Smith, B&W photo show
A B&W photo show by Patti Smith that goes hand in hand with the publishing of a new book of poetry "Auguries of Innocence"
published by ecco, an imprint of harper collins publishers.
JP Open Studios 2005
Artists included:
Becka Shertzer
Dermot Meagher
Elsa Dorfman
Holli Featherstone
Janet Hamill
Jon Strymish
Patti Hudson
Patti Smith
Tony Paris
Annu Ross, a moving picture show. Video for photo lovers.
A photographic approach to moving image work and its presentation. Serene and irreverent images, uninterrupted and unedited, exploring the subtlety of life and movement.
September 8th through September 18th 2005"Grin and Bear It"
Wood & metal sculpture by Jon Williams and Mike Todd
Aug. 2005Lino Ribiero, curates big group show
July 2005Jon Strymish, B&W photographs, Boston Music Performers 1985-2005
June 2005Kelly Davidson Boston Area Rockers and their kids, a photo show, and Leslie Hall's Gem Sweaters
May 2005Roger Miller, Frottage, rubbings and Leslie Hall curates Fat Girls Phat Art
April 2005Big Group Show, curated by Susan Major
Artists included:
A. Jones
Bridget Mullen
Derek Klanfer
Dermot Meagher
Eric Wolfson
Greg Taylor
Horehound Stillpoint
Jonathan Fardy
Laura Major
Leslie Hall
Lino Ribeiro
Mary Kennedy
Patti Hudson
Roger Miller
Sarah Stroud
Susan Major
Our 5th annual indoor winter yard sale, area artists doing closet clean outs
January and Febuary 2005Group Show
Tony Paris, photographs, Dermot Meagher, drawings, Patti Hudson, sculpture, Susan Major, paintings, Laura Major, paintings
December 2004Pencil and Ink
Drawings by Dermot Meagher
November 2004Nero City and Pop Art
Susan Major, Laura Major
October 2004Open Studios
Artists included:
Bridget Mullen
Cubby Berk
Erin O'Grady
Patti Hudson
Sara Cooper
New German Art from Dresden
3 person show, Elani Trupis, Suzie Engelhardt, Fee Vogler
Aug 2004July Church and State
Artists included:
Aimee LaPorte
Allen Ginsberg
Amy Thibault
Dermot Meagher
Douglas Padgett
Elizabeth Passela
Gisela Griffith
James Manning
Janet Bucciarelli
John Provenzano
Kristen Dodge
Liza Brown
Mary Hart
Matty Goldstein
Nicole Margaretten
Patti Hudson
Patti Smith
Raishad Glover
Samantha Farinella
Tony Paris
William McMillin
Coinciding with Boston's hosting of the Democratic National Convention, this group show storms in for a controversial debut. This exhibit, titled "Church and State" engages and challenges both the government and religious institutions. From an interactive game board with the heads of senate members (including their phone numbers) represented on the playing cards, to a photograph of monks protesting at the feet of the police on an air reserve, to egg tempera paintings of abused prisoners at the Abu Ghraib prison, many works in the show engage current political affairs in an unflinching manner. Other pieces more quietly connect the provocative combination of subjects Church and State. From emerging artists to established career heads, including Patti Smith and Allen Ginsberg, the artists in the show represent a range of approach in concept and material.
July 2004"Three:two:one" an exhibition of self portraits by LGTB artists and writers
curated by Erin O'Grady
Artists included:
Amy Thibault
Anh Dao Kolbe
Boston GLASS Youth Video Project
Chara Stamp
Cubby Berk
Deb Schneider
DeWayne Dickerson
e.o.g.
Flynn May
Hope Dector
Janice Cooper
Jason Gold
Jason Longchamps
Kristen Dodge
Les Macare
Letta Neely
Maura Cunningham
Naomi Rubin
Paige McBee-Beth Steidle
Paul Killebrew
Pauline Curtiss
Ruth van Erp
Sara Cooper
Sara Shaw
Sonali Gulati
Stacey Montgomery
Taryn Levitt
May Outtakes
Black and White polaroid photos by Patti Smith of objects from her studio
May 2004Flower Paintings, in oil, by Tommy Higgins
March/ April Flowers 2004Metal, light and wire show
Becka Schertzer from Crozet VA, Brent Jones from Athens GA, Patti Hudson from JP MA
Jan/Feb 2004Mike Carroll, small paintings
Patti Hudson, re-used metal masks
December 2002Efka Project
November 2002Efka Project
May 2002Efka Project
April 2002James Paradis -oil paintings
presented by Luanne Witkowski's Efka Project
March 2002Luanne Witkowski's Efka Project featuring painter Tim Devriese
February 2002Save the Pond!
A standing room crowd of over 400 people attended a city council hearing held at the JP Unitarian Church to protest a proposed condo project on Hellenic Hill. "As much as we love our cars, we have managed not to drive them through our cathedrals, and as much as we love our houses, we can manage not to build them on Hellenic Hill" said Roger Gottlieb.
Gerry Wright presented the city council with 4,000 signatures of people in support of stopping the condo builders. Local City Councilor Maura Hennigan said "that while the city cannot stop building on private land, the mammoth project could be scaled back and made less valuable to the developers". She also pledge the city would work with state and other sources to buy the land which has an estimated value of more than $3 million. City Councilor Hennigan also said only public pressure can save the land. "its up to you to tell us you want your tax money to be spent".
Save the Pond!
"The only way to development project will be defeated is for individual citizens to stand up and be counted to protect the tress and natural watershed" said environmental ecologist and JP resident Gerry Wright, "Once the building starts, this pristine, priceless landscape will be gone forever".
Feb 1998Save the Pond!
JP Art Market joins a coalition of residents and environmentalists in preservation efforts to save Hellenic Hill from development by Dover Builders of Norwood MA. The developers would turn the last green parcel around the pond, seven acres on Prince street, considered an urban wilds area, into high end townhouses called Prince Hill Estates.
Jan 1998Group Show featuring the best of 1995
Dec 1995Polaroids & Watercolors
photographs of personal artifacts by Patti Smith and watercolor paintings of Egyptian Temples by Janet Hamill
October 1995Torch Songs
New work in metal and clay by Allison Kuby, Mo Ziochouski, Patti Hudson, Dave Blakney, Michelle Grower
September 1995Heat Rises
group show featuring works by 12 local women artists
June 1995"You're Invited" mixed media constructions by Shari Kadison
April 1995"Sea of Possibilities" group show curated by Debbie Renee Nadolney
James Apt,Susan Arnot, Jeanne-Marie Crede,Lindsay Easter, Teresa Enbody, Ife Franklin, Nancy Haselbacher, Shari Kadison, Lisa King, Jesse Last, Sue Metro, Debbie Nadolney, Liz Nania, Nancy Redding, Janet RIchards, Myraida Rivera, Naomi Rubin, D. Scott, Charles Stillman, Kristen Volkema, Luanne Witkowski, Mo Ziochouski
Feb. 26- April 9 1995