DeCordova Museum School Gallery

Mission

Gallery Mission

The DeCordova Museum School Gallery exists to serve the school community in several ways.

It provides a venue for the public celebration of student product, process, and exploration.
It serves as a meeting place for students and faculty to gather and share ideas between classes.

It celebrates the process of student achievements at all levels regardless of professional goals. It is also geared toward the serious artist looking for a taste of a gallery experience.

School Gallery Update

The Museum School Gallery offers students and faculty a unique opportunity to exhibit their work in a beautiful and highly visible space. Throughout the year, students are invited to exhibit artwork created during their DeCordova studies. Below is a list of upcoming Museum School Gallery exhibitions.

2008 Museum School Gallery Exhibition Schedule and Themes

In Process: May 17 – June 29
Faculty and their students will present artwork in process of the making. This may include evidence of techniques, various approaches or accomplishments or design plans for artwork.
Installation: May 12 – 15 from 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Reception: Sunday, June 29, 2 - 3 pm
Pick up: Sunday, June 29, 3 pm

DeCordova Summer Youth Programs: July 7 – 25
Students and faculty participating in Solid Foundations at the DeCordova Museum School will have weekly exhibitions of their artwork.
Receptions: July 11, 18, & 25, 4:15 pm

DeCordova Faculty Exhibition: August 2 – September 21, 2008
The DeCordova Faculty Exhibition showcases the breadth and depth of recent artwork from the artists teaching at the DeCordova Museum School.
Submission date: Monday, July 28, 9 - 11: 30 am; 4 - 6 pm
Reception: Thursday, September 4, 5 - 7 pm
Pick up date: Monday, September 22, 9 - 11:30 am; 4 - 6 pm

Juried Student Exhibition: Drawing: September 27 – November 9, 2008
This juried student exhibition will take a cue from the Museum exhibition Drawn to Detail as we celebrate drawing in its many forms. Expand your definition of what drawing is to include a variety of media, and see what ideas contemporary artists are exploring today. Particular emphasis on fresh takes and detailed work will be shown to emphasize a new spirit in drawing.
Submission date: Monday, September 22, 9 - 11:30 am; 4 - 6 pm
Reception: Sunday, November 9, 2 - 3 pm
Pick up date: Sunday, November 9, 3 pm

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