Rowan O'Riley Show: "My Covid 19"
2025-06-01 09:00 - 2025-07-30 21:00 (America/New_York) | Wellesley Free Library, 530 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA, 02482, United States
Rowan O’Riley Show
WSA Member, Rowan O’Riley’s show “My Covid 19” is on exhibit in the James E. Mahoney Foyer at the Wellesley Free Library June 1 to July 31. Her show features painted portraits, and are a celebration of the 19 people who were her Covid community during lockdown.

Kris Shaffer Solo Show "Kansas, the Land of Ahhs"
2025-06-03 08:00 - 2025-06-29 17:00 | Wellesley Free Library, 530 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA, 02482, United States
WSA member Kris Shaffer’s solo show, Kansas, the Land of Ahhs, is on display at the Wellesley Free Library in the Wakelin Room, June 3rd and through June 29th. The show includes over 3o pieces in a variety of mediums. The Wakelin Room is busy over the summer, so it is advised to call the Library at 781-235-1610 to ensure viewing availability. Visit Kris’ WSA artist page .
Artist Reception June 25, 5:00-7:00pm in the Wakelin Room at the Wellesley Free Library. Open to the public.

Artwork Registration "Where the Wild Things Are"
2025-06-10 08:00 - 2025-06-22 17:00 | Online
“Where the Wild Things Are”
July 1 – July 31 at the Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary
Show Registration June 10-22
Register Here
Open to ALL WSA Members including associate members
Small Works Show
195 (12×16) square inches or less
Limited to First 30 Participants – No Early Registrations
Not a Judged Show
No Registration Fee
Broadmoor Audubon Sale Commission 25%
Artwork Drop Off
July 1, 9:00-10:00am
Artwork Pick Up
July 31, 9:00-10:00am
Show Chairs
Mike Murphy and Laurie Hill Dunning

Splash Show Artwork Pick Up
2025-06-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Natick Morse Institute Libary, 14 East Central Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
The Splash show artwork pick up is June 30, 10:00-11:00am at the Natick Morse Library. If you are unable to come during this time, please ask a friend, family, or another WSA member to pick up your artwork. Please make arrangements in advance. Thank you!

Artwork Drop off "Where the Wild Things Are"
2025-07-01 09:00 - 10:00 | Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, 280 Eliot St., Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Artwork drop off for the WSA show “Where the Wild Things Are” is Tuesday, July 1, 9:00-10:00am at the Visitor’s Center, Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary.
Be sure your contact information, artwork title are on the back of the artwork. If you are unable to drop off during this time, please ask a friend or another WSA member in advance.

Where the Wild Things Are - WSA Small Works Show at the Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary
2025-07-01 09:00 - 2025-07-31 17:00 | Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, 280 Eliot St., Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Don’t miss the WSA’s small works show “Where the Wild Things Are” on display at the Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary Nature Center, July 1-31. The artists will be donating 25% of any sale proceeds to the Broadmoor Sanctuary.

Mena Levit Solo Show " The Joy of Pastel"
2025-07-01 09:00 - 2025-07-31 21:00 | Newton Free Library, 330 Homer St., Newton, MA
Golden Serenade

WSA Exhibiting Member Mena Levit is having a Solo Show “The Joy Of Pastel” of 30 pastel paintings at Newton Free Library ( 330 Homer St, Newton, MA) through July 1 – 31, 2025. If you’re in the neighborhood, please stop by!

Joan Onofrey Solo Show "Collages and Assemblages"
2025-07-01 09:00 - 2025-08-31 21:00 | Wellesley Free Library, 530 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA, 02482, United States
Don’t miss WSA Exhibiting Member Joan Onofrey’s solo show “Collages and Assemblages” on display in the Wakelin Room at the Wellesley Free Library during July and August.

Artwork Pick Up - Where the Wild Things Are
2025-07-31 09:00 - 10:00 | Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, 280 Eliot St., Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Artwork pick up for the “Where the Wild Things Are” Show is July 31, 9:00-10:00am.
If you cannot pick up your artwork at this time, ask a friend or another WSA member in advance.

Nelson Hammer Watercolors
2025-08-07 09:00 - 2025-08-31 21:00 | Wellesley Free Library, 530 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA, 02482, United States
WSA Exhibiting Member, Nelson Hammer is showing his watercolors at the Wellesley Free Library in the James Edward Mahoney Foyer through the end of August. The exhibit represents the range of his output since he began painting watercolors in 2014: mostly birds, a few other animals, and more recently, landscapes.

Mark Richards Show "It's Only Natural to Be Curious"
2025-09-02 09:00 - 2025-09-30 21:00 | Wellesley Free Library, 530 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA, 02482, United States
WSA Member, Mark Richards, show “It’s Only Natural to be Curious” is on display at the Wellesley Free Library in the Wakelin Room, September 2-30. This show includes new work from 2025 and his well loved Sun Series. There is an artist reception on September 20, 1:00-4:00pm.

Artwork Registration - "Anything Goes" at the Weston Library
2025-09-10 00:00 - 2025-09-24 22:00 | Online
Artwork Registration is Open September 10-24
“Anything Goes” OPEN – October 1-31 at the Weston Library
All WSA exhibiting members are invited to register for this show
Register Here
Artists are allowed one registration each and the fee is $20
There are no size limitations
PLEASE read the WSA juried exhibition policies
It is important to take a good picture of your artwork in case you win an award and for show publicity. Please send jpegs to Nancy Treves ntreves@mac.com.
The judge for this show is artist Nancy Colella . There will be cash awards for first, second, and third place, up to four honorable mentions (non cash).
Artwork drop off is on Wednesday, October 1, 10:00-11:00am at the Weston Library .
If you are not able to drop off during this time, please contact another WSA member, ask a friend, or contact one of the show chairs in advance to make arrangements.
The awards will be announced at the awards reception on Sunday October 12 at 2:00-3:00pm
Laurie Hill Dunning and Megan Stride are the show chairs
The show closes on October 31, artwork pick up is 10:00-11:00am

WSA Board Meeting
2025-09-16 13:00 - 14:30 | Wellesley Town Hall, 525 Washington St, Wellesley, MA, 02482, United States
The WSA Board meets monthly and all WSA members are invited to attend.
September 16 12 at 1:00pm
Wellesley Town Hall Great Hall Conference Room

WSA Member Reference Photo Field Trip to Roger Williams Zoo
2025-09-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Roger Williams Zoo, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, 02907, United States
Join fellow WSA members for a field trip to Roger Williams Zoo in Providence, RI to discover some animal inspiration and take your own reference photos, Wednesday September 17th, 9:00-Noon. Driving time to the zoo is just under an hour. Attendees will meet there around 9:00am when the zoo opens. Admission fee is $22 for adults and $18 for seniors 62 years and over. Interested in coming? Contact Megan Stride to sign up! Raindate: September 18th

WSA Show "Anything Goes" at the Weston Library
2025-10-01 08:00 - 2025-10-31 17:00 | Weston Library, 87 School St., Weston, MA, United States
The Wellesley Society of Artists presents its first fall show “Anything Goes”, October 1-31 at the Weston Library. This show features the artwork of over 35 member artists in a variety of mediums and styles. The judge for this show is artist Nancy Colella. Awards will be given for first, second and third place and up to four honorable mentions. The awards reception is Sunday October 12, 3:00-4:00pm, and open to the public.

"Time Travel" with Fritz Kubitz at the Wellesley Free Library
2025-10-01 09:00 - 2025-10-31 21:00 | Wellesley Free Library, 530 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA, 02482, United States
WSA member, Frederick “Fritz” Kubitz has been sketching and painting for most of his 97 years, especially inspired by the landscapes of New England. This exhibition aptly named “Time Travel” shows a glimpse of his travels over his decades career as a painter. It is on display October 1-31 at the Wellesley Free Library in the Wakelin Room.

Chelsea Sebastian: Visual Chronicle in the James E. Mahoney Foyer at the Wellesley Free Library
2025-10-01 09:00 - 2025-10-31 21:00 | Wellesley Free Library, 530 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA, 02482, United States
WSA member Chelsea Sebastian’s solo show Visual Chronicle in the James E. Mahoney Foyer at the Wellesley Free Library is on exhibit for the month of October. She is a representational oil painter who creates reflections of her daily life from her studio in Wellesley, MA. She works from sketches, photographs, and memory, often combining images to compose poignant paintings of vernacular places. She derives inspiration from her childhood on a small farm, extensive world travel, and New England’s dramatic seasons and dynamic community. Her artwork is held in collections throughout the United States and Canada. Recently, she was chosen to be part of the U.S. State Department’s ‘Art in Embassies’ program.

"Anything Goes" Artwork Drop Off
2025-10-01 10:00 - 11:00 | Weston Library, 87 School St., Weston, MA, United States
Artwork drop off for the WSA Show “Anything Goes” is on Wednesday, October 1, 10:00-11:00am at the Weston Public Library. Be sure artist information is attached to the back of the artwork and the painting is ready for hanging.

WSA Show and Sale Wellesley History Center - Artwork Registration
2025-10-08 00:00 - 2025-10-29 22:00 | Online
The Wellesley Society of Artists will be joining the Wellesley Historical Society in celebrating the new Wellesley History and Exhibit Center with a Holiday Show and Sale, November 28, 2025 – January 5, 2026

Artwork Registration is October 8-29

All WSA Exhibiting Members are invited to submit up to 2 paintings. Registration fee is $21 for 2 paintings.
Due to space limitations this show will be online and at the Wellesley History and Exhibit Center. In order to accommodate all the entries, Ryan Black, artist and gallery manager at the Page Waterman Gallery will be selecting the paintings that will be on display at the Wellesley History Center. ALL submissions will be included in the online show on the WSA website. All registrants will be notified by November 10th if their artwork will be shown at the Wellesley History and Exhibit Center.
Size Limitation: No Larger than 850 square inches including the frame (PLEASE NOTE UPDATED SIZE LIMITATION)
All paintings must be for sale
The registration fee is $21 for one or two paintings (Two for One)
Submit jpegs to Nancy Treves
The Wellesley Historical Society commission is 20%
Opening Reception is Thursday, December 4, 6:30-8:30pm
Painting Drop Off – November 20, 10:00-11:30
Painting Pick Up – January 5, 10:00am – NOON
Show Chairs: Mike Murphy and Nancy Treves
REGISTER HERE

Annual Library Show Artwork Registration
2025-10-10 00:00 - 2025-10-24 22:00 | Online
The Annual Library Show is on exhibit November 1-31 at the Wellesley Free Library in the Wakelin Room and the James E. Mahoney Foyer
Artwork registration is open online October 10-24th
All WSA Exhibiting Members are invited to submit ONE registration
Size limitation: 720 square inches including frame
Show Chairs Kristin Conant and Pilar Figueira
Send a jpeg of your submission to Nancy Treves
Show Judge is Patrick McCay
Wellesley Free Library receives a 10% commission on all sales
Artwork Drop off: November 1st, 9:30-10:30am
Artwork Pick up: November 29th, 1-2:30pm
REGISTER HERE

WSA Show "Anything Goes" Awards Reception
2025-10-12 15:00 - 16:00 | Weston Library, 87 School St., Weston, MA, United States
Join us for the Anything Goes awards reception to celebrate the show’s participants on Sunday, October 12th, 3:00-4:00pm. Awards will be given for First, Second, and Third Place, as well as Honorable Mentions. The judge for this show is Nancy Colella. We hope you will join us for light refreshments and conversation with local artists.

How Creative Expression Can Benefit Older Adults with Raquel Stephenson
2025-10-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Wellesley Free Library, 530 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA, 02482, United States
The Wellesley Society of Artists in partnership with the Wellesley Free Library invite you to come learn “How Creative Expression Can Benefit Older Adults” on October 15th at 7:00-8:00pm at the Wellesley Free Library in the Wakelin Room. Please join us for light refreshments and conversation beginning at 6:30pm. This program is sponsored in part by a grant from the Wellesley Cultural Council, and is free and open to the public.

The journey of aging can be our most creative chapter yet—full of expression, connection, and growth. Through the inspiring stories of three older artists, we’ll see how making art can support healthy and meaningful aging. Together, we’ll look at the joy and vitality that come from lifelong artistic expression, especially in our later years. We’ll also reflect on how aging and the arts influence each other—revealing the powerful, uplifting role that creative expression can play throughout our lives.

Raquel Chapin Stephenson, PhD, ATR-BC, LCAT
Dr. Stephenson is a Professor of Art Therapy at Lesley University and Founder of Creative Aging Solutions. Her practice, research and scholarship are at the intersection of aging and creativity, including her book Art Therapy and Creative Aging: Reclaiming Elderhood, Health and Wellbeing. She was co-founder and teaching artist for the Creative Approaches to Healthy Aging program, funded by two NEA ArtWorks Grants, and founded New York University’s Creative Aging Therapeutic Services. She serves on boards and advisory committees for several arts organizations.

Many thanks to the Wellesley Cultural Council

"Anything Goes" Artwork Pick UP
2025-10-31 10:00 - 11:00 | Weston Library, 87 School St., Weston, MA, United States
WSA Show Anything Goes closes on Friday, October 31st, all artwork must be picked up between 10:00-11:00am. If you cannot pick up your artwork during this time, please ask a friend or fellow member. Thank you to everyone who participated and especially our show chairs, Laurie Hill and Megan Stride.

WSA Annual Members Meeting
2025-11-01 09:00 - 09:30 | Wellesley Free Library, 530 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA, 02482, United States
Join us for the Annual Members Meeting on Saturday, November 1 at 9:00-9:30am at the Wellesley Free Library. Bring a cup of coffee and the WSA will bring the breakfast treats! This is great opportunity to hear about show and program plans for 2026, and even sign up to volunteer. Come meet fellow members and board members.
Artwork drop off for the Annual Library Show will begin immediately following the meeting.

WSA Annual Library Show
2025-11-01 09:00 - 2025-11-29 21:00 | Wellesley Free Library, 530 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA, 02482, United States
The Wellesley Society of Artists Annual Library Show is on exhibit at the Wellesley Free Library in the James E. Mahoney Foyer and the Wakelin Room, November 1-29. This show features the artwork of over 45 exhibiting artist members and the recipients of the WSA Art Achievement Award. This show is judged by Patrick McCay. Awards will be announced on Sunday, November 9 at 1:30pm followed by the program “Drawing the Figure from Life” with artist Ron Krouk.

The Practice of Life Drawing with Ron Krouk and WSA Annual Library Show Awards
2025-11-09 13:30 - 15:30 | Wellesley Free Library, 530 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA, 02482, United States
Please join the Wellesley Society of Artists in partnership with the Wellesley Free Library for an afternoon of life drawing with artist and teacher Ron Krouk on Sunday, November 9th, 1:30-3:30pm. Attendees are invited to bring their own sketch book and drawing utensils, or tablets to follow along with Ron. The program will begin with the announcement of awards for the WSA Annual Library show presented by the judge, Patrick McCay. Join us for light refreshments beginning at 1:15pm and chance to meet local artists. This program is free and open to the public. Attendees are invited to bring a non perishable food item for the Wellesley Food Pantry.

The Practice of Life Drawing with Ron Krouk
A demonstration of some approaches to developing and improving drawing skills.
1. 10 minutes: Brief Introduction about practicing and sharpening observation skills vs “making art”, and about why life drawing, since at least the Renaissance, has been part of studio training.

2. 15-30 minutes: Gesture Drawing. What goes on in a 30 second drawing and why practice this. What happens as you add more time.

3. 15-30 minutes: Drawing with straight lines, what and why.

4. 10-15 minutes: Outline and Contour. 5 minutes of the time will be for people in the audience to do a blind contour drawing of their hand after I demo the process.

5. 15-20 minutes: Notan and Composition. Large thumbnails for planning a composition.

6. Drawing for painting (what’s different from drawing for it’s own sake).
See Ron’s work: ronkrouk.com

WSA Art and Ornament Sale at the Wellesley History and Exhibit Center
2025-11-28 11:00 - 2025-12-23 16:00 | Wellesley History and Exhibit Center, 323 Washington Street, Wellesley Hills, MA, 02481, United States
The Wellesley Society of Artists (WSA) is partnering with the Wellesley Historical Society to celebrate the new Wellesley History and Exhibit Center with an Art and Ornament Sale, November 28–December 23.
This sale features 51 paintings in a variety of mediums and styles, all done by WSA members. Hand-painted ornaments are also available to purchase for gift giving while supplies last. Artists are donating 100% of the proceeds from the ornament sale and 20% of the proceeds from the art sale to benefit the Wellesley Historical Society. Starting on November 28, the art sale can be viewed online, and designated paintings and the ornaments can be seen at the Wellesley History and Exhibit Center. All paintings will be available immediately for the gift giving season.
See the art online Art and Ornament Sale. Be sure to come by to see the artwork in person!

Library Show Artwork Pick Up
2025-11-29 13:00 - 14:30 | Wellesley Free Library, 530 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA, 02482, United States
Artwork pick up for the Annual Wellesley Library Show is Saturday, November 29, 1:00-2:30pm in the Wakelin Room. If you are not able to pick up your artwork during that time, please make arrangements in advance by asking another WSA member or friend. It’s a busy weekend! Thank you for participating in this show!

Join Us for the Art and Ornament Sale Opening Reception
2025-12-04 18:30 - 20:30 | Wellesley History and Exhibit Center, 323 Washington Street, Wellesley Hills, MA, 02481, United States
Please join the WSA for an
Art and Ornament Sale Opening Reception
Thursday, December 4 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
At the Wellesley History and Exhibit Center
RSVP required, $20 per person, age 21+, and space is limited.
Tickets are available here.

Artwork Pick Up Wellesley History Center Sale
2026-01-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Wellesley History and Exhibit Center, 323 Washington Street, Wellesley Hills, MA, 02481, United States
Thank you for participating in this first time event! Artwork pick up is Monday, January 5, 10:00am – Noon. If you cannot pick up your artwork during this time, ask another WSA member or a friend.
