Art in August

Big Night for the Arts: Aug. 22, 2024 has FOUR artist receptions!

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On Thursday, August 22, Winchester residents have a special opportunity to see and meet local artists. Meet-the-artist receptions will take place at four locations around town, featuring six different artists: oil painters Joan Baldwin and Lucia Rubini, watercolorist Carolyn Latanision and jewelry maker Juliette Kopala, painter and cyanotype maker Mary Garrity, and draftsman David Hummon. All receptions are from 6–8 p.m.

Art in the Park is August 17

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Art in the Park is a public outdoor art activity free and open to the public, with demonstrations, participatory art, and exhibition and sale of works by local artists. The event is held on the Winchester Common on Saturday, August 17, from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm, in conjunction with the weekly Farmers' Market. It is a highlight of the month-long Art in August festival.

A family-friendly event, Art in the Park offers something for everyone!


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Artist reception Aug. 15 features Jui-Lan Su

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Come meet artist Jui-Lan "Juily" Su on Thursday, Aug. 15, 4 to 6 pm, at the Winchester architecture and interior design studios of Leslie Saul and Associates. Juily spent more than 30 years in biomedical research. Her artwork includes mixed media and acrylic painting in modern and abstract styles Refreshments served, free admission, come to look or to buy!

Artist reception features Wendy Jo New and Susan Whitten-Clark

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The first of the 2024 "meet the artist" receptions takes place on Thursday, August 8 from 6 pm to 8 pm at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate, 39 Church St. It features jewelry craftsman Wendy Jo New and fabric artist Susan Whitten-Clark. These receptions, part of of Art in August 2024, are where you can learn more about the artists, ask questions about their work, and see more of what they have to offer.

August 25: Artist Receptions cancelled

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Due to unexpected circumstances, the final two artist receptions for Art in August 2022 have unfortunately been cancelled. The art from 24 artists remains on display at 20 locations throughout Winchester. Take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy the artwork and read about the artists! The artist biographies posted at the exhibits generally include contact information, and the Winchester Cultural Council artist directory lists the Art in August artists and more.

 

Big Night for the Arts, Aug. 18: FIVE artist receptions!

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On Thursday, August 18, Winchester residents have a special opportunity to see and meet local artists. Meet-the-artist receptions will take place at five locations around town, featuring seven different artists: fabric artists Sue Clark, Denise Konicek and Kiyomi Yatsuhashi; jewelry maker Wendy Jo New, painter and jewelry maker Teri Coté, and painters Michiko Katsumi and Lucia Rubini. All receptions are from 6–8 p.m.

These artist receptions, part of Art in August 2022, are where you can learn more about the artists, ask about their work see more of what they have to offer. Refreshments will be served. Come and have a cultural evening downtown!

Artist reception: Meet Beck Fischbach!

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Come out and see some art in Winchester—and meet the artist—on Thursday, August 11 from 6 pm to 8 pm, at Comellas Winchester, 529 Main Street. These artist receptions, part of of Art in August 2022, are where you can learn more about the artists, ask about their work see more of what they have to offer. Refreshments will be served.

Art in August 2022 Gala Reception

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All are invited to the gala reception to inaugurate Winchester's 20th annual Art in August festival, held at the Griffin Museum of Photography, 67 Shore Road, on Thursday, August 4, 2022, from 7–8:30 p.m.

All are invited, free admission.Wine and light appetizers will be served.

RSVP appreciated, to info@winchesterculturalcouncil.org

Big week for the arts! Artist receptions, seminar

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The final week of Art in August artist receptions on Thursday, August 22 features four "meet the artist" receptions from 6 to 8 pm and a "Community Creators" session with three artists at the Jenks Center from 6:30 pm to 8 pm. Come to learn more about the artists, ask questions about their work, and see more of what they have to offer!

Artist receptions! Meet Dan Brenton, Pat Denn, Jan Powell, and Wendy Jo New

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Three "meet the artist" receptions take place on Thursday, August 15 from 6 pm to 8 pm, at Bespoke of Winchester, 25 Thompson St., The Hive of Winchester, 553 Main St., and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate, 39 Church St. These receptions, part of of Art in August 2019, are where you can learn more about the artists, ask questions about their work, and see more of what they have to offer.