Previous Events
| Boulder Art Gallery 960 Main Street Fitchburg, MA 01420 978-345-7000 info@theboulderartgallery.com |
| Botanical Art Exhibit The Boulder Art Gallery is pleased to feature "The Worcester Illustrators Guild" (TWIG), a group of women who share the passion of artistic expression and a love of nature. Their particular focus in botanical art is intended to promote and encourage the appreciation of plants and nature through careful observation and detailed artistic rendering. We welcome you to stop by the gallery and view the richness, subtlety, and visual accuracy of their classic botanical works. Featured artists include: Judith Baker, Nancy Horrall, Jeanne M. Kunze, Esther Klahne, Janice Polletta, and Karen Tucker. Exhibition is on-going throughout August and September. Gallery hours are Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10:00AM - 4:00PM. |
| Botanical artist, Judith Baker, is one of the six artists from "The Worcester Illustrators Guild" who displayed their work at the Boulder Art Gallery. |
| Vintage Fitchburg The Boulder Art Gallery is pleased to feature "Vintage Fitchburg", the postcard collection of Sara Capodagli. She has assembled an exceptional collection of over 1000 different postcards of Fitchburg that span over 100 years of its history. The postcards are displayed on easy to view, large panels and are broken down into 12 categories that make searching for just the right card quick and easy. Some of the different categories include, Fire and Police Stations, Mills, Main Street, Churches, Waterways, Notable Buildings, and People. We welcome you to stop by the gallery and view her collection. Matted and framed scans are available of all postcards. Exhibition is on-going throughout the month of April. Gallery hours are Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10:00AM - 4:00PM. |
| Postcard collector, Sara Capodagli, points out an interesting card in her collection of Fitchburg postcards. |
| The Art of Gary Ruuska The Boulder Art Gallery is pleased to feature the work of Gardner artist, Gary Ruuska. Gary's medium of choice is colored pencil, which gives him the opportunity to work in bold rich colors while exploring the details that define an object or scene. The passion he has for his art is evident in the very detailed and accurate paintings that he creates. Gary has recently discovered that acrylic paint is also a good medium for how he works and you will find a selection of his acrylic pieces at the gallery. We welcome you to stop by the gallery and view his work. Exhibition is on-going, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10:00AM - 4:00PM throughout the month of October. |
| "Three and A Half" Colored Pencil 6" x 12" |
| “Fun Nuns” Come To Fitchburg The Boulder Art Gallery is pleased to feature the work of internationally known watercolorist, Elise Kohl. Elise Kohl is a recognized and critically acclaimed New England artist who has built up a following of fans for her festive watercolor paintings. She has exhibited and taught art in Canada and in the United States for more than 50 years, and is a past president of the New Hampshire Art Association. The gallery will be featuring Elise’s “Fun Nuns” series. This series reflects her desire to shine a light on the positive aspects of her stern religious education and her many experiences with nuns. Elise created her “Fun Nuns” series in 2008/09 portraying the nuns she knew so well in a whimsical, spirited, and talented fashion. Elise Kohl's "Fun Nun" series of 16 original works are on display during the month of December. "Original Art, the Perfect Gift". |
| Elise Kohl with a watercolor from her "Fun Nuns" series titled "Summer Joy". |
| Acrylic Painting Demonstration Join us for a free acrylic painting demonstration by the talented Gardner artist, Lori MacDonald. Lori will focus on the use of brushes and acrylic mediums in creating trees in a landscape. Also any questions you have on the use of acrylics will be answered. Join us for some wine, cheese, and a fantastic demonstration! Demonstration will be held Thursday evening, May 6th, at 6:00PM. |
| Coggshall Park Fundraiser In conjunction with the Friends of Coggshall Park, the Boulder Art Gallery, the Fitchburg Recreation Department, the Mayor’s Office, and the Fitchburg ME Federal Credit Union will be selling raffle tickets to raise funds to help rebuild the Stone House at Coggshall Park. Tickets are $2.00 each or three for $5.00 and are available now at any of the above locations. The winner of the raffle will have first choice of any one of two paintings by local artist Jim LeBlanc. The second ticket drawn will receive the remaining painting. The paintings, “Time Remembered” and “A Moment in Time” depict different but similar scenes of ice-skating at Coggshall with the Stone House in the background. The drawing will be held in late April or early May, during the Stone House dedication. |
