Art Exhibit

Community Art Show: A Celebration of Passion and Practice

Discover a collection of paintings created by a dedicated group of local artists whose shared journey began in Acton-Boxborough Community Education classrooms and has flourished over many years of study and practice. Working primarily in oil paints, these artists employ traditional brushwork and expressive palette knife techniques. Each artist’s personal experience and visual appreciation of the world results in a rich variety of subjects and styles.

These artists have been guided by an experienced local artist and instructor, Ernie Stonebraker, from Stow, Massachusetts. Ernie was active at Maynard’s Art Space and currently helps run and contributes to the 6 Bridges Gallery in Maynard and local juried gallery shows. As a “recovering engineer” Ernie has helped the group to develop a strong foundation in things like perspective and composition while encouraging individual creativity. The artists live in Acton, Boxborough, Groton, Littleton and Maynard, and their paintings reflect the beauty and meaning they find in the world around them. Working together many years, these artists continue to learn from Ernie and from each other. 

Visitors to the show will enjoy an engaging mix of landscapes, still lifes, and portraits. Subjects range from serene natural settings and memorable travel scenes to beloved animals and human connections, offering something for every viewer to appreciate.

The exhibit opens on September 10, with a reception on Monday, September 14 from 6:00 to 8:00pm. Join us that evening for refreshments and a chance to meet the artists, hear about their inspiration and techniques, and the stories behind their work. The exhibit will run through the end of October. 

Come celebrate local creativity, lifelong learning, and the joy of painting.