Copley Society of Art

Copley Society of Art The Copley Society of Art is the oldest non-profit art association in the US, with a history dating back to 1879.
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Dedicated to the enjoyment of visual arts, the organization provides a platform for arts cultivation while engaging and educating the public. The Copley Society of Art (Co|So), America's oldest non-profit art organization, is committed to the advancement, enjoyment, and promotion of its member artists and the visual arts. The organization comprises juried artists who are selected by credentialed a

rt committee. Co|So provides artists with a gallery for exhibiting and selling their work and a platform for engaging and educating the community.

Want to know more about the "The Academy of Realist Art at Co|So" exhibition? A new blog post featuring artist interview...
06/02/2026

Want to know more about the "The Academy of Realist Art at Co|So" exhibition? A new blog post featuring artist interviews has now been published on our website!

Read more about the artists with the link to the blog post and the ARA website below!

Artwork Details:

"The Confession" by Cara Blue

"Anaranjada" by Lauren Farrell

https://www.araboston.com/

This is your last week to view the Academy of Realist Art at Co|So show before it's gone on June 6th. You can view these...
05/31/2026

This is your last week to view the Academy of Realist Art at Co|So show before it's gone on June 6th. You can view these works and purchase them in person or on our website. We hope to see you in the gallery soon!⁠
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We are open Tuesdays - Saturdays from 11-5 PM and Sundays from 12-5 PM. ⁠

Artwork details:

⁠Lydia the Lawyer⁠ by Julie Beck⁠

Along Laurel Oak by Dale Weatherford
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Rose, Sage, Serpent by Nancy Raen-Mendez

05/28/2026

New Artwork by Chris Firger!
“Wandering the City” is now on view in our Upper Gallery here at the Copley Society of Art. We hope you’ll join us this Saturday, May 30th, from 4 - 6 PM for the opening reception! These pieces are going quick, with three red dots in the first 24 hours! View all the works on our website, or stop by in person! We hope to see you in the gallery soon ✨

Cast drawings form structure from life and cast paintings translate drawing into paint with control of edge and value. S...
05/27/2026

Cast drawings form structure from life and cast paintings translate drawing into paint with control of edge and value. See these pieces and more at the Academy of Realist Art exhibition at Co|So.

Artwork details:

Mastercopy Raphael transfiguration by Brenda Cesanek

Trompe-l’oeil Écorché Arm, Zorn Palette by Missy Dunaway

Cast 01 by Troy Zarcone

Join us for the opening reception of Chris Firger’s Solo Show, "Wandering the City", a celebration of Boston’s neighborh...
05/26/2026

Join us for the opening reception of Chris Firger’s Solo Show, "Wandering the City", a celebration of Boston’s neighborhoods, communities, architecture, and natural beauty. Throughout this body of work, he portrays Boston as he sees it: vibrant, captivating, and full of life.

Date & Time: Saturday, May 30th from 4:00 – 6:00 PM

Artwork details: Commonwealth by Chris Firger

Still Life Paintings are designed by the artist and execute increasingly complex compositions. See these paintings and m...
05/25/2026

Still Life Paintings are designed by the artist and execute increasingly complex compositions. See these paintings and more at the Academy of Realist Art exhibition at Co|So.

Artwork details:

Anaranjada by Lauren Farrell

Champagne Breakfast by Doreen Dufour

Graphite Bargue Drawings: Precision, measurement and simplification from flat images, as described by the Academy of Rea...
05/22/2026

Graphite Bargue Drawings: Precision, measurement and simplification from flat images, as described by the Academy of Realist Art, Boston. This foundational technique showcases the methodical talent of the ARA artists.

Come see more Bargue drawings before the show ends on June 6th!

Artwork details:

Bargue Study #2 by Oscar Cristales

Eclipse by Anne Foresman

Venus. Bargue Plate I-64 by Andrew Caide

Join students and instructors from the Academy of Realist Art for a live painting demo.The demonstration will run concur...
05/19/2026

Join students and instructors from the Academy of Realist Art for a live painting demo.

The demonstration will run concurrently with a special exhibition of work from the students and instructors of the Academy of Realist Art, Boston's premier realist art school, currently on view at the Copley Society of Art.

The afternoon will offer a compelling window into how disciplined craftsmanship and individual expression coexist and thrive at ARA Boston.

This event will be at Co|So and is free and open to the public on Saturday May 23rd from 12:00 - 4:00 PM. Use this link to RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/painting-demo-with-the-academy-of-realist-art-tickets-1989031556930?aff=oddtdtcreator

Artwork details: Cast Drawing Of A Young Girl Face Mask by Aliiyah Cole

Address

158 Newbury Street
Boston, MA
02116

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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+16175365049

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