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Capital Vice: Politics of the Seven Deadly Sins
Now through May 19, 2024
Capital Vice highlights a variety of art forms in the Fitchburg Art Museum’s Permanent Collection (including street photography, silverware, and weaponry) to question how outdated notions of archetypal sin fit within a modern sensibility.
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Donna Ferrato (US American, b. 1949), Lovers + Holy Nun, Venice, Italy, 1986, archival pigment print. Gift of David Geiger, 2020.134.8.
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On Her Terms: Feminine Power Embodied
Now through June 2, 2024
On Her Terms: Feminine Power Embodied features New England artists who foreground the human body in their work to engage contemporary issues around women’s rights. Taking inspiration from concepts including the Woman Life Freedom movement, modern rap, historical gynecological tools, and Victorian hair weaving, these artists identify the body as a site of empowerment.
Supported by the Simonds Lecture Fund.
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Portrayed by Eakins: Ella Crowell as Model and Student
Now through June 2, 2024
Ella Crowell (1873–1897) was an important figure in the art and life of her uncle, the renowned American artist Thomas Eakins (1844–1916). He famously painted her as a toddler in Baby at Play (1876) but was later held responsible for her mental decline and early death.
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Thomas Eakins (US American, 1844–1916), Portrait of Ella Crowell, c. 1892, oil on canvas. Gift of Nancy Crowell Reinbold, 2015.33. | | |
Ari Montford’s Freedom Arrows
Ongoing
Ari Montford’s Freedom Arrows amplifies the arrow’s symbolism as tool, weapon, and message to explore Indigenous Black themes through the lens of the Native American experience of genocide. Within the museum lobby, a volley of hand-beaded arrows is suspended midair (as if just unleashed from unseen bows) and embedded in the walls. Dual concepts of protection and service, aggression and power blend with the arrows’ spiritual presence to create a space that provokes conversation about racial justice and narrative-making. Montford’s installation engages with the impact of structural racism, Indigenous trauma, and the process of creating safe spaces for restorative justice through their own voice as a Black Two Spirit Indigenous cultural practitioner.
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Ari Montford, Freedom Arrows, 2023, arrows, feathers (mostly turkey), wood, paint, metals, brass, beads, leather plastic, twine, acrylic paint, bone, human hair, stone, arrowheads, dimensions variable. Courtesy of the artist.
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Ria Brodell: Butch Heroes
Now through July 14, 2024
Ria Brodell’s ongoing Butch Heroes series is a revelatory project of historic excavation and Queer reclamation. Since 2010, the Boston-based artist has conducted archival research to find records of people with whom they could recognize a personal kinship—people who were assigned female at birth, but presented as more masculine than feminine and didn’t abide by heterosexual norms. Drawing upon descriptive accounts and primary sources, Brodell creates real or imagined portraits of their subjects in the style of Catholic holy cards.
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Africa Rising: 21st-Century African Photography
Now through February 23, 2025
Africa Rising is the inaugural exhibition of FAM’s new collection of 21st-century African photography, a sampling of the recent explosion of fine art photography on the continent. Themes that recur across this visually stunning show include identity in the aftermath of colonialism, environmental exploitation and decay, female empowerment, and Afro-Futurism.
Supported by a generous grant from the Geneviève McMillan - Reba Stewart Foundation.
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Aïda Muluneh (Ethiopian, b. 1974), Distant Echoes of Dreams, 2018, Edition of 7, archival digital print. Sinon Collection Fund, 2020.18. | | |
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La bodega de mis sueños
(The bodega of my dreams)
FAM Public Art
In this inaugural installation of public art on the museum’s façade, Cuban-American artist and educator Gabriel Sosa considers the stories of Spanish-speaking residents in Central Massachusetts, contemporary visual culture in downtown Fitchburg, and the complexities of the American Dream.
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Gabriel Sosa, La bodega de mis sueños, 2023, mixed-media installation.© Aníbal Martel | | |
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Free First Thursdays and the Farmers Market
Thursday, April 4, 2024
12 – 7 PM
Every First Thursday, the museum is free for all visitors, 12 – 7 PM.
In April, we will have the Fitchburg Farmers Market from 3 – 5:30 PM.
Hosted by Growing Places, the market offers both SNAP and the Healthy Incentives Program.
Free First Thursdays is supported by an endowment given to the Fitchburg Art
Museum in memory of Martha Malm.
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Talk & Tour x 2
Sunday, April 7, 2024
2 – 3:30 PM
April 7: Minoo Emami & Catherine McCarthy
May 19: Lindsey Beal & Claudia Olds Goldie
Stroll the galleries with two of the artists whose work is now on view in the exhibition On Her Terms: Feminine Power Embodied. Learn about their artwork, creative processes, and artistic practices while you engage with them in a lively dialog.
Registration is not required, but it does help us to plan ahead.
Ticket price includes general museum admission.
Click here to register online.
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Youth Artmaking Workshop:
Me & My People
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
1 – 4 PM
Artist Catherine McCarthy will lead youth ages 9 to 11 in an artmaking exploration inspired by her work in the current exhibition, On Her Terms: Feminine Power Embodied. Participants will use photos and paint to make a multimedia work of art based on self and family members as subject matter.
This event is FREE.
Registration is required. Limited to 12 – 15 participants ages 9 – 11.
Click here to register online.
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Hidden Treasures
Thursday, April 25, 2024
1 – 3 PM
This free art program is for individuals who have early- to middle-stage Alzheimer's disease or related dementia, and their caregivers.
Developed by the Fitchburg Art Museum in collaboration with Life Care Centers of America, The Highlands.
Advance registration is required.
You may register online, or by contacting the museum at (978) 424-4542 or education@fitchburgartmuseum.org.
This program is sponsored by Fallon Health.
Click here to register online.
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Artist Talk: Maria Yolanda Liebana
Sunday, April 28, 2024
2 – 3 PM
Artist Maria Yolanda Liebana is a first-generation Latinx artist. She reclaims once-familiar material goods to form objects with new value and meaning, such as high- and low-end art materials. Her work is on view in the exhibition On Her Terms: Feminine Power Embodied.
Registration is not required, but it does help us to plan ahead.
Event registration includes Art in Bloom special Museum admission.
Click here to register online.
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Yoga in the Galleries
Tuesdays 6:15 – 7:30 PM
through May 14, 2024
Wind down your evening with a relaxing yoga flow. Learn to see the beauty within yourself while practicing yoga in a beautiful, supportive environment. Join instructor Dianne Tousignant who will guide you through breath awareness, warm-up poses, strengthening, and relaxation. All levels are welcome.
Instruction can be adapted for beginning students as well as those with more experience. Bring your own yoga mat and dress comfortably. $15 drop-in per class payable in class. Multi-class discount available.
If you prefer to register in advance, call
978-345-4207 or email education@fitchburgartmuseum.org
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Community Gallery
Atomic Artistry
Closing April 7, 2024
Material Girls Quilt Guild
April 10 – 29, 2024
The Community Gallery at the Fitchburg Art Museum is a display space for the exhibition of works of art from programs sponsored by non-profit or non-commercial schools, community organizations, and artist groups from Fitchburg, Leominster, and the larger Central Massachusetts region. FAM is dedicated to serving, enriching, and celebrating the arts, culture, and education in our local communities.
The Community Gallery is supported by a generous gift from Dr. Roderick and Donna Lewin.
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88th Regional Exhibition of Art & Craft
We're delighted to announce that the Regional Exhibition of Art & Craft continues in 2024! This annual show
celebrates the incredible artists and crafters of our region by providing a museum environment for their work
and connecting them with fellow creators and collectors.
Please register on our website by Sunday, May 26th for the opportunity to feature in one of the longest-running juried exhibitions in New England (and maybe even get your own solo show in 2025!)
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26th Annual Art in Bloom
Thursday, April 25 through Sunday, April 28, 2024
Art in Bloom returns this Spring to fill FAM’s galleries with vibrant floral interpretations.
The Fitchburg Art Museum and the Laurelwood Garden Club invite you to enjoy floral arrangements crafted by local florists and garden club members inspired by the works of art on view.
Art in Bloom Special Admission Rates
$15 Adults
$10 Seniors, Students, & MTA members
$2 EBT, WIC, & ConnectorCare cardholders
FAM Members & Community Partners are FREE
Champagne Reception
Friday, April 26, 2024
6 – 8 PM
Celebrate with us... an evening of flowers, music, and art.
Tickets available for purchase online,
at the Museum reception desk,
or call 978-345-4207 by Tuesday, April 23.
Email events@fitchburgartmuseum.org or call with questions.
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Fun with Floral Expression
Saturday, April 27, 2024
2 – 3 PM
Join NGC Emeritus-Master Flower Show Judge, Thelma Shoneman, for a floral demonstration of expressive designs, including leaf manipulation techniques, with a simple hands-on experience.
Registration is not required, but it does help us to plan ahead.
Event registration includes Art in Bloom special Museum admission.
Click here to register online.
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01420 Week: Citywide Arts & Culture Events
Sunday, April 14, 2024, through Saturday, April 20, 2024
Fitchburg Art Museum will be open free to Fitchburg residents during 01420 Week.
A weeklong showcase of Fitchburg’s cultural assets and community pride. This week-long celebration will focus on diverse cultural expressions and highlight local talent.
Eventbrite: 01420week.eventbrite.com
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Taino Performance & Presentation
Thursday, April 18, 2024
2:30 – 3:30 PM
The Guaribono Nakan, an indigenous youth group who’s advocating for Taino and other indigenous peoples’ rights, will be performing and presenting on Taino culture at the Fitchburg Art Museum, to raise awareness of the Taino people's existence in the region.
For more information, connect with the Guaribono Nakan on Instagram: @guaribononakan
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Worcester Chamber Music Society: Out of the Ordinary
Friday, April 19, 2024
7:30 PM
Enjoy a special night music of chamber music in the Fitchburg Art Museum. The evening will begin with a pre-performance talk at 7:00 pm followed by the concert at 7:30 pm. Works performed will include Bonis, Schubert, and Mendelsohn, with guest Pascale Delache–Feldman on the double bass.
For tickets and info visit worcesterchambermusic.org or call 508-926-8624.
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Fitchburg Arts Community
Exciting News! The Fitchburg Arts Community, the three-building campus across Elm Street from FAM offering 68 units of affordable artist-preference apartments, is under construction and scheduled to open in January 2025. NewVue Communities is developing the project at 52 Academy Street in partnership with FAM.
To learn more about the project and complete an interest form, please use the QR code seen here, click the button below, or email facinfo@nvcomm.org for more information.
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Volunteer Opportunity:
FAM Museum Guide
Museum Guides lead educational tours of FAM exhibitions for school and adult groups. Becoming a Museum Guide is a great way to learn about FAM exhibitions and meet people with similar interests in a stimulating art environment.
If you like interacting with people and have a love of learning, please contact Suzanne Hauerstein, Manager of Education Programs, by phone at 978-424-4542 or by email at shauerstein@fitchburgartmuseum.org
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Your Support Makes a Difference!
Whether you visit, attend an event, spread the word, or contribute, you make a difference at the Fitchburg Art Museum – for yourself and for the lives of others. You are impacting our community, our region, our artists, and our families.
Thank You!
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