Current Exhibitions

Ron Rosenstock's World in Color

Through March 15, 2023

Ron Rosenstock’s World in Color showcases the Central Massachusetts photographer’s fascination with the natural environment and humanity’s place within it. Rosenstock has been an intrepid world traveler captivated by the pursuit of beauty for more than 60 years. He creates images that evoke the earth’s splendor in hopes of inspiring others to become stewards of the planet. This exhibition is the first to exclusively feature his color photography, which demonstrates a willingness to experiment and accept chance as he pursues technical excellence. The exhibition offers vivid glimpses into Rosenstock’s journeys in 12 countries across the world, including the cerulean skylines of Morocco, prismatic cliffs of Iceland, and sepia cityscapes of Italy. 

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October Openings

Cicely Carew:

Quantum Sanctuary

Opens October 1, 2022

Cicely Carew devotes her practice to the expression of radical joy and liberation through the language of abstraction. Considering the needs of heart and mind in the darkness of our present moment, Carew’s immersive installation Quantum Sanctuary transports guests to a reclamation space that activates the senses and promotes awareness of our interconnectedness.

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Gabriel Sosa:

No Vehicles in the Park

Opens October 1, 2022

Gabriel Sosa works primarily with language and its inherent shortcomings, ambiguities, and implications. In No Vehicles in the Park, Sosa’s first solo museum exhibition, he uses drawing to examine how meaning is derived from—and can be manipulated in—an array of legal documents and court decisions. The exhibition title stems from a legal exercise in which participants debate the definition of a vehicle, exposing the limitations of a single word. 

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Adding Pattern Adding Value

Opens October 1, 2022

Across time and across continents, people of different cultures have transformed woven textiles, whether created by hand or machine, by adding pattern in various ways—from dyeing yarns multiple colors, weaving complex patterns (jacquard), or using fabric as the ground to which pattern could be added through embroidery or resist techniques (tie-dye or batik). Such transformations take time, effort, and resources, adding value that is both aesthetic and economic. Drawing on the resources of the Fitchburg Art Museum’s collections of global textiles, this exhibition will explore various techniques used in Africa, Indonesia, China, and South America.

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Faces of Fitchburg Community Quilts Celebration

Saturday, October 1

1:45 PM

Two beautiful quilts were created by students (and their favorite adults) in collaboration with artist Clara Wainwright, in FAM workshops in the spring of 2022. Participants crafted individual self portraits from a wide variety of fabrics, which Clara and her assistant Tracie Smart then composed into two large quilts that reveal a vibrant and creative community of young people. Fitchburg community quilts were made possible by the Lionel Reinford Arts Enrichment Fund. Lionel Reinford was a beloved local artist, educator, and community activist.

Community Gallery

North County Land Trust Inaugural Artist in Residence Will Close

Opens October 12

The Community Gallery is for the exhibition of works of art from programs sponsored by non-profit or non- commercial schools, community organizations, and artist groups from the region. It is supported by a generous gift from Dr. Roderick and Donna Lewin.

Programs

Fall Exhibitions

Opening Reception

Saturday October 1

2:00-4:00 PM

Free for all FAM members and free with admission

Yoga in the Gallery

Tuesday, October 4

6:15-7:30 PM

Reap the health benefits of Yoga with Dianne as you are guided through breath awareness, warm-up poses, strengthening, and relaxation. Beginners are welcome. Instruction can be adapted for new students as well as those with more experience. $120 for 10 weeks, $100 FAM members, $15 drop- in per class payable in class.

Call (978) 345-4207 or email [email protected] to register.

Free First Thursday

Thursday, October 6

12:00 – 7:00 PM

Enjoy free admission and extended hours at FAM October 1st.

Music in Galleries 

4:30-6:30 PM 

Enjoy the upbeat music of the African Balafon performed by Abou Sylla of Crocodile River Music as you view the Adding Pattern, Adding Value exhibition.

Free First Thursdays is supported by an endowment given to the Fitchburg Art Museum in memory of Martha Malm.

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Hidden Treasures

Thursdays, October 27

1:00-3:00 PM

Hidden Treasures, a specialized art appreciation program for individuals with early to middle stage

Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia and their caregivers. Hidden Treasures is free, but participants must pre-register with FAM by calling 978-424-4505 or by emailing [email protected]. Programs are limited to 16 participants and require a caregiver with each adult with Alzheimer’s.

Sponsored by Fallon Health.

Workshop:

Talking to Trees

Saturdays, October 22

1:00-2:30 PM

Join artist Cicely Carew of Quantum Sanctuary for a joyful and relaxing workshop on becoming one with

nature through a guided meditation. Water and snacks provided. Limited to ages 16 and over. Please register in advance for this free workshop as space is limited. Call (978) 345-4207 or email [email protected] to register.

Bringing Creativity and Community Together, Now and Always

Please consider a gift to the Fitchburg Art Museum’s Annual Fund. Exploring art and creativity opens windows to new ways of thinking, new ways of dreaming, and new ways of seeing that last throughout the year and beyond. Your support of our Annual Fund helps us to share creativity with our community and the world.

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