deCordova | Corporate Art Loan Program

while on the road…

Just installed an art exhibition at 101 Arch Street in Downtown Boston and saw one of Adam O’Day’s painted electrical boxes!

Fort Point Arts Community Open Studios and ArtWalk

Head to Fort Point this weekend to experience a vibrant community of artists and galleries. Here are some highlights of deCordova Lending Artists participating in the ArtWalk:

FPAC gallery exhibits…

May 3-July 5 2012

Works From The Compound is an exhibition of seven artists who were on the Roswell Artist in Residency program from 2010-2011. The Roswell Artist in Residence program (RAiR) is a funded residency where fellows receive a stipend, living accommodations and a studio for one year.

Work From The Compound: Roswell Artists in Residence
Angela Fraleigh, Nathan Craven, Anna Hepler, Wesley Heiss, Shona MacDonald, Jennifer Moses, Heidi Pollard

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Lending Artist Joey Asal is part of INVITATIONAL at the Windows at 259. Be sure to stop by the A street gallery because this exhibit will be up for this weekend only!

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Summer Sunday Afternoon; Acrylic on Canvas; Each Panel is 20” x 20” / Overall Dimension: 6’ x 6’

FP3 Gallery presents Phillip Spinks Recovering Memories. 345 Congress St, ground floor.

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FPAC artist and Lending Artist to deCordova Wendy Shapiro will be showing at 12 Farnsworth.

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Bring your Mom for mother’s day!

Spring Exhibitions | Lending Artists

Concrete Jungle 5 (Copper), 2012;
Copper leaf and spray paint stencil on wood
28 x 42 inches; 71.2 x 106.7 cm

Woodward Gallery: Kenji Nakayama

May 5 - July 7, 2012
Opening reception
Saturday, May 5, 2012 6-8pm

“Announcing the first, New York solo exhibition by Japanese born and Boston-based Artist Kenji Nakayama. Simply entitled Kenji Nakayama, this must-see exhibition will be the most extensive presentation of his art to date, featuring photorealistic, hand-cut stencil, spray enamel, acrylic and mixed media paintings.”

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Deborah Davidson “Standing See”

May Exhibition and Opening Reception

“NKG is pleased to present the newest installation by Deborah Davidson “Standing See”, an elegant and evocative presentation of the artist’s interior life. Echoing the subtle yet heroic work of the Minimalist sculptor, Anne Truitt, these hybrid painted sculptures reach that unique space where Davidson notes that, “Underlying all of this work is the attempt to resolve the conversation between wanting to reveal all and at the same time the desire to obliterate. “

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Gove, Abundance, 24” x 20” and Reliance, 20” x 24”, mixed media collage on panel, 2012

Lending Artist Carol Gove is pleased to announce that my work is now represented by Victoria Munroe at her gallery, The Drawing Room, in East Hampton, NY.

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OF COURSE, you should stop by 450 Harrison Ave TONIGHT for first fridays! Galleries will have their new shows up and artists and art lovers will be celebrating!

Also…

On Sunday, SOWA’s Art Walk is 11am-6pm!  Here is a link to their facebook page.

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Somerville Open Studios will also be happening this weekend, Saturday and Sunday! I will be buzzing around on Saturday, so please say hi!

Check it!

Interview with Brightcove CTO Bob Mason

DeCordova Sculpture Park and Museum’s Corporate Program has proudly partnered with Brightcove in support of the exhibition of original, contemporary art in the company’s new Boston Corporate Headquarters located at Boston Properties’ Atlantic Wharf.

Chief Technical Officer Bob Mason shares information about the design process and the importance of art in the workplace:

CORPORATE PROGRAM: Brightcove’s office has recently moved from Cambridge to downtown Boston and into a space designed specifically to meet your company’s needs, culture, and aesthetic.  You mentioned that from “day one” the desire to exhibit artwork in the public, common areas of the work place were discussed with the design firm.  Can you tell us a little bit about the art planning process?

BOB MASON: We worked with the firm Elkus Manfredi who was always very sensitive to our desire to invest in quality space to foster a vibrant and productive environment. Not only is this goal critical so the existing team feels Brightcove is invested in their success, but our physical space is also a reflection of our culture and brand to prospective employees. By joining the deCordova Corporate Art Program we not only support an important local institution, we also gain the benefit of beautiful art work both of which help retain and attract top talent in and around Boston.

CORPORATE PROGRAM: Over the past three years we have slowly noticed more and more corporations adopting an open floor plan concept in their offices versus the traditional maze of cubicles and corner offices.  What was Brightcove’s goal in adopting this model and how does artwork enhance this environment?

BOB MASON: Brightcove works through highly collaborative, cross-functional teams that need to quickly adapt based on business priorities. It was important to us to have an open space design to provide the physical foundation of these work groups. Building out a new office is a major investment and we want to ensure the layout we have today can be adapted and evolve over the next 5 to 10 years. An issue to consider when designing an open floor plan is creating visual interest along sight lines. Rows upon rows of desks creates a sea of uniformity that I believe dulls the sense. At Brightcove we designed a layout that was broken up by color, views of the harbor, and interesting surprises with the placement of art.”

CORPORATE PROGRAM: Serving over 100 companies in the Boston area, we have observed many different approaches to the art loan selection process. At Brightcove, all staff members were invited to participate, a method very few members elect to follow.  Why is group participation important to Brightcove?

BOB MASON: Organizing a group of volunteers to participate in beautifying our space comes natural to the culture at Brightcove. We expect engagement from all members of the team. We expect creativity and innovative solutions from all. That dialogue cuts both ways, as a company we need to provide forums for everyone to have a sense of ownership and allow them to make their mark, even if it means they can help place their favorite piece of art on the wall.

MassArt Creative Careers Conference | LINEUP

This just in….

deCordova’s Corporate Program will be participating in MassArt’s Creative Careers Conference alongside many of our friends! Lending Artists Destiny Palmer and Corey Corcoran will give insight on how to build relationships with galleries, Lincoln Arts Project and Project SF will let you in on collaborative magic, and Fringe explains the perks of working alongside other artists! It’s going to be a great conference!

deCordova Corporate Program | Mission Statement

In response to deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum’s 2011-2016 strategic plan, the Corporate Program is adopting the following mission and goals statement in support of the organization’s mission, our lending artists and the members we serve:

Mission of the Corporate Program
·         To promote and exhibit only the highest quality regional art
·         To provide corporate members a unique opportunity for fine arts engagement that fosters a  connection between the art made in New England and the businesses which commit support to creativity and innovation
·         To ensure we offer a membership program from which all Corporate Members and their employees, and all Lending Artists, may benefit
 
Goals of the Corporate Program
·         Provide access to original, contemporary art in untraditional spaces and new audiences
·         Offer New England artists the opportunity to exhibit high quality, innovative, and unique artwork in corporate spaces
·         Engage Boston-area residents with the fine art community by promoting their participation in deCordova events and public programming for the arts in Boston at-large
·         To raise awareness and support for deCordova and its’ work

Art News

On Friday, a few of us had the pleasure of joining fellow staff member Abby Newbold at her reception at the Society of Arts and Crafts for The 2012 Artist Awards Exhibition. Her installations and drawings are not on the gallery’s website yet, so you will have to go see them in person!

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Lending Artist Roger Carl Johanson’s photograph Basilica View will be on view at the Pawtucket Foundation Prize Exhibition at the Pawtucket Arts Collaborative, May 3.

Additionally, you can see more of Johanson’s work at the Mystic Arts Center in the Elected Artist Exhibit, April 5- May 19.

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deCordova Lending Artist Lynette Shaw has made a splash in the Roxbury community with a colorful, abstract mural located on the side of the Max Ultimate Commissary building on Hampden Street! This project was a collaborative effort with Artists for Humanity, local artists and teens.

“A natural progression of Lynette Shaw’s new large works was to take them to exterior spaces.   Lynette has long been wishing for the walls of galleries to be broken down and for fine art to be brought to people who would benefit and be inspired by it in their own environments.  The organization Artists for Humanity has common goals, to break down barriers of social divisions; bringing art to underserved youth, and helping them to realize big visions. 

 AFH Board of advisors Donald Nelson, Neal Balkowitsch and Lynette came up with a game plan.   The Max Ultimate Commissary building, owned by Balkowitsch and Dan Mathieu, one of the EpiCenter’s preferred caterers had long been tarnished by unattractive grafitti.  A huge abstract painting directed by Lynette was just what the space needed.

 Lynette Shaw worked with AFH Executive/Artistic Director Susan Rodgerson, and six AFH teens (Junia Ryan, Katana Parker, Gary Chen, Yokari Mercedes,Takii Samuels, Emily Lyons and Juanita Grim), and Nate Swain, a respected installation artist to design and create a 30’x70’ abstract, colorful scrim to install on the side of the Max Ultimate Commissary building located at 101 Hampden Street in Roxbury.”

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May is a busy month for the deCordova and the Corporate Program. Please be sure to keep up with Museum events and our department by following our blog!

Animal Show | Post Road Art Center

I just got back from the Post Road Art Center where I juried the Animal Show!

Liz and I had a great time chatting with Randi, Sue, and Liz from the Art Center and look forward to popping into the space for more shows, lectures, and artist get-togethers!

Thank you to all the artists who submitted work- hopefully you like my choices!

upcoming events for Boston’s art community

MOVE ME project features an exciting migration parade of wrapped cars, trucks, and vans through the streets of Cambridge next Friday, April 27th at 6 pm. Lending Artist Roberta Paul and Beth Kantrowitz of bkprojects will also have an exhibition on view at the Cambridge Arts Council gallery, 344 Broadway in Cambridge.

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Lending Artist Adam O’Day is included in the group show Don’t Give Up The Ship at Orchard Skate Shop, opening this Saturday!

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Last chance to see the 2012 deCordova Biennial! The exhibition closes on Sunday so get out here this weekend!

brother from another mother part II

hot new work by deCordova lending artists dana woulfe and kenji nakayama on view at lot f.

deCordova Lending Artists | Highlights

JB Jones; Pink Suite; oil on canvas; 46 x 50”

Corporate Lending Artist JB Jones exhibits recent work in Still Light at the Copley Society of Art. His hyper realistic oil paintings present ordinary objects as vibrant, monumental, and almost abstracted forms. The solo exhibition is on view until May  10.

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Dana Woulfe and Kenji Nakayama;Subtrack;mixed media; 60 x 48”; 2009

Opening tonight, Brother from Another Mother Pt 2., features recent collaborative work by Lending Artists Kenji Nakayama and Dana Woulfe at Lot F Gallery.

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Zehra Khan exhibits at the Koussevitzky Art Gallery in Pittsfield, MA.ANIMAL PRACTICE is on view until May 4.

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Lending Artist Martha Jane Bradford exhibits Acquarella: After the Apocalypse in the Split Screen Installation Space in Second Life. Constructed with the use of software, sound, and 3D shapes, large scale digital drawings are on view. To visit, make a free account at http;//secondlife.com and teleport to http://slurl.com/secondlife/Beleza/37/219/1501 The show will be up for the month of March.

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Get your art on tonight at First Fridays! Meet the talented artists behind these posts, have a glass of wine, and make a new friend.

Lunch Talk | Corporate Program

Today, the Corporate Program team is off to Liaison International to give a Lunch Talk about the Program and exhibiting artists! Check out the swag in tow!

Art Consultation for your Boston Office

DeCordova’s Corporate Program offers Boston-area businesses access to original, fine art exhibitions hosted in their own office spaces. Through an inventory comprised of more than a thousand paintings, photographs, works on paper, and sculpture, the program staff handpicks a selection of art to meet the specific needs of each member.

Our consultation process includes four phases:

1. Discussion Phase: This primary dialogue will introduce interested corporations to the different levels of Corporate Membership. DeCordova provides numerous opportunities for fine arts engagement. From artist lectures and exhibition tours to family art making activities, deCordova corporate member leadership staff, employees and their household members, are all welcomed to participate in campus activities. The Art Loan Option is accessed beginning at the Patron level.

2. Site Visit: Museum staff will tour new member offices to identify art loan exhibition locations. This phase allows museum staff to understand the overall goals and aesthetics the company to ensure appropriate art options. Scale, imagery, and medium are all taken into consideration.

3. Presentation: The Corporate Program will create a presentation of artwork options for the new Corporate Member based on previous dialogue and site-visit. The Corporate Member will have an opportunity to see examples of artwork that could be installed in their space and give feedback.

4. Installation: The Corporate Program will arrive on-site with options for installation. The corporate member will select the final pieces to be installed the same day. Each piece is labeled with artist name, title of work, and medium and a follow-up Exhibition Checklist will be provided. Installation images are taken for reference.

To schedule a site visit with the Corporate Program, please contact us here!

Boston Area Art | deCordova’s Lending Artists

Zehra Khan’s installation is now on view in the window space at ArtCurrent in P-town!

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Lending Artist Nancy Simonds is included in the 2D Small Works Salon 2012 show at Maud Morgan Arts, opening reception is on April 5, 6-8pm.

Block Stack Turquoise and Green; gouache on paper; 22 x 22”

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Fernando DeOliveira’s sculpture can be seen at Ideal Tile in Newton, opening reception on April 5, 5-9pm.

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Beatrice Dauge Kaufman will be showing large paintings in the office of Mr. Jay R. Kaufman, Room 34, at the State House. An opening reception is scheduled for March 31, 3:30-5pm.

State House
Mr. Jay R. Kaufman Office
Room 34
Boston, MA 02133
Phone : 617 722 23 20
http://www.jaykaufman.com/about_who.shtml
http://www.cityofboston.gov/freedomtrail/massachusettshouse.asp

Lending Artist Happenings

Lending Artist Lara Loutrel is included in Women & Paper, a group show at Boston City Hall, from March 1 - 30. The Scollay Square Gallery
 is located on the 3rd Floor and open Monday - Friday, 9 - 5. A reception will be held on March 8, 4 - 5:30.

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Susan Heideman; Spawn, 2010. Oil on linen.

Lending Artist and Smith College Art Department Professor Susan Heideman exhibits Animalmineralvegatable at The Art Museum at Smith, Elm Street at Bedford Terrace, Northampton, MA 01063. On view until May 27, please check out the Museum’s event page for exhibition related programming.

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Adam O’Day’s work can be seen during Armory week at this Brooklyn-based gallery along with Lending Artist Dana Woulfe and many other friends! Congratulations!

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Wendy Shapiro, a contributing artist to this year’s WGBH Art Auction, will be part of the Architecture Digest Home Design Show 2012; March 22-25 at pier 94, 55th Street @ 12th Ave; NY, NY. Her work can also be viewed in Hyannis at Split Milk during the month of March.

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Coming up this Thursday is Raw: Stimulus an all encompassing art, fashion, and music event at The Estate. Lending Artists Destiny Palmer, Stephen Hamilton, and very own co-worker Matt Boney (!) will be included in the art-portion of the exhibition- an “artistic circus of creativity.” Pre-sale tix $10.

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Maureen O’Connor’s painting is the postcard image for Everything but the kitchen sink: Women Create and Collect Kitsch at Bunker Hill Community College Art Gallery, in Honor of Women’s History Month 2012. Opening March 8, 6-8pm with a live musical performance.

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