A Somerville Open Studios Member’s Exhibit: April 15 – May 16

A perennial favorite, Somerville Open Studios returns on April 30 and May 1 to bring art to the masses. As a part of this tradition, Somerville Open Studios, the Somerville Arts Council and the Inside-OUT Gallery present an eclectic array of works from seasoned members and newcomers for this annual show.

About the theme: CREATE/SPACE

“During this pandemic my studio has served as a sanctuary to not only create artwork, but to escape the four walls of my home. Being able to have a space that was my own helped me get through all types of emotional upheaval and continues to be a blessing in my life.”— Alison Drasner, Vernon Street Studios Artist Space. While many claim it is the final frontier, for artists it is where their creative journey begins. Over the past couple years, the relationship to our surroundings has shifted in various ways. Homes became work spaces. Art studios became a respite from current events. Our backyards replaced cafés for social gatherings. But what makes a creative space? Why is it important to how we create? What happens when it is no longer there? The great outdoors, sacred dwellings, our homes, our studios—they all can play a role in how artists create. Now more than ever, it seems that space is occupying important real estate in many people’s minds.

When asked, the exhibit participants gave a variety of answers to these questions. There are artists that found inspiration by gazing at the angular structures of urban landscapes. For others, their muse strikes most often in their art studio– away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Then, there are artists who have been displaced and, then, reclaimed new spaces for their craft. Whether space is an abstract concept, a state of mind or an actual location, it is evident that it’s a key ingredient and essential to the creative process.

The Somerville Arts Council’s Inside-Out Gallery and Somerville Open Studios present:

Participating Artists

Adam Adikson, Adam Leveille, Alison Drasner, Aliza Arzt, Catherine Weller, Christine Palamidessi, Consuelo J. Perez, Emily Bhargava, Eric Bornstein, Heather Couture, Hilary Scott, Janeann Dill, Jenn Wood, Karl Stephan, MJ Rotchford, Nancy Hall Brooks, Pam Greene, Pauline Lim, Richard Curran, Robert Boyler, Sarah Carlson, Stan Eichner, and Yildiz Grodowski

Find out more about the featured artists and this year’s Somerville Open Studio event on April 30 and May 1 (12:00 – 6:00 p.m.) by visiting: somervilleopenstudios.org

For more information on art space and its local impact, go to the Somerville Arts Council Risk Assessment page: somervilleartscouncil.org/spacework

About the Inside-Out Gallery

The Inside-OUT Gallery is located in the CVS Window in Davis Square, a unique space that allows the public to view an eclectic array of works from artists and local organizations each month. The mission of the Somerville Arts Council is to cultivate and celebrate the creative expressions of the Somerville community. Through innovative collaborations and quality programming we work to make the arts an integral part of life reflective of our diverse city