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.

The Gallery will be closed for July 4th Weekend! Don't worry, we'll be back on the 8th to begin installing our next slat...
07/04/2025

The Gallery will be closed for July 4th Weekend! Don't worry, we'll be back on the 8th to begin installing our next slate of FANTASTIC exhibitions, opening July 17th!
See you then!

The Copley Society is excited to announce that we have been awarded a grant from Mass Cultural Council and the FY 25 Cul...
07/03/2025

The Copley Society is excited to announce that we have been awarded a grant from Mass Cultural Council and the FY 25 Cultural Facilities Fund!
We are honored to have received this award which will go a long way to refurbish the façade and windows of the historic brownstone that we call home!

Boston’s always had a thing for bold strokes, both on canvas and in history. As we roll into July 4th, we’re thinking ab...
07/02/2025

Boston’s always had a thing for bold strokes, both on canvas and in history. As we roll into July 4th, we’re thinking about how this city helped spark a revolution, and how that spirit still shows up in its art, streets, and people.
So come stop by Co|So's Lower Gallery before the last day to view these works (and more!).
Detail of work from:
Johan Bjurman, 'Independence,' 12" x 16,"⁠ oil⁠
Janice Owen-Toth, 'View from the Greenway,' 13" x 16,"⁠ oil⁠
Eli Portman, 'Beacon Capitol Market,' 14" x 16,"⁠ watercolor on paper

Final days! Don’t miss your chance to see the Copley Society of Art's national show, 'Expression Now:' An Impressionist ...
07/01/2025

Final days! Don’t miss your chance to see the Copley Society of Art's national show, 'Expression Now:' An Impressionist Approach before it ends ON THURSDAY, July 3rd!
This exhibition was open to both members and non-members. Come experience how contemporary artists are reinterpreting Impressionism today! ⁠
Detail of Art From:
Kristine Laping, 'City on a Hill,' 30" x 40," oil on canvas
Dina Belyayeva, 'The Rainbow's End,' 9" x 12," acrylic
Cariappa Annaiah (CA), 'Mardi Gras Indian Chief,' 24" x 35," photography on canvas
Julia S. Powell, 'Booksmart,' 32" x 32," oil on canvas
Alysia Macaulay, 'Entwined Angel Oak Double With Split Circle,' 24.5" x 19.5," archival digital photographic collage with acrylic paint
Bold Gold & Old, 'Summer Sorbet,' 19" x 16," vintage print, sequins, mod podge, and acrylic paint

From studio to spotlight! Check out these behind-the-scenes of pieces from our national show, 'Expression Now:' An Impre...
06/29/2025

From studio to spotlight! Check out these behind-the-scenes of pieces from our national show, 'Expression Now:' An Impressionist Approach and see how this art came to life!⁠
This show was open to both members and non-members. Swing by before it ends THIS THURSDAY, July 3rd! Come experience how contemporary artists are reinterpreting Impressionism today! ⁠⁠
Details of Work from: ⁠
Molly Lynch, 'Bok Choy 4,' 30" x 24," oil on canvas
Stephanie Jurgensen, 'Rovinj,' 52" x 42," thrifted clothing fabric

Hoping everyone in Boston is staying dry during this rainy stretch! If you're looking for a cozy way to spend an afterno...
06/28/2025

Hoping everyone in Boston is staying dry during this rainy stretch! If you're looking for a cozy way to spend an afternoon, swing by the Copley Society of Art and check out our national show, 'Expression Now:' An Impressionist Approach.
This stunning exhibition was open to both members and non-members and will be on view until July 3rd. Come experience how contemporary artists are reinterpreting Impressionism today!
Details of Work from:
Stewart Adam, 'Fifteen Years From Downtown Crossing,' 19" x 23," oil on panel
Janet Schwartz, 'Brake Lights,' 16" x 22," pastel

It's the middle of the week which means it's time for Small Works Wednesday! Today we're turning our eyes towards a coup...
06/25/2025

It's the middle of the week which means it's time for Small Works Wednesday! Today we're turning our eyes towards a couple of the abstract and Surrealism works you can find on the walls of the Lower Gallery during 'Small Works: Continuum'! Come by before July 3rd and experience art like never before!
Detail of work from:
Raymond Gilbert, 'Stretching Time,' 12.5" x 15.5,"⁠ mixed medium on canvas⁠
John Storrow, 'Physics Experiment,' 9" x 12,"⁠ ink, acrylic, and oil on panel⁠
Peter Knapp, 'Star Date-Eventide,' 10" x 12,"⁠ mixed media

Co|So is beyond excited to announce the next installments of our "Artist on View" demo series. These events are the perf...
06/23/2025

Co|So is beyond excited to announce the next installments of our "Artist on View" demo series. These events are the perfect complement to your next visit to our National Show - 'Expression Now: An Impressionist Approach!'
Join us in the gallery THIS FRIDAY, June 27th at 2:00 PM and 4:30 to catch a painting demo from Guest Artist Stacy DiMeglio! Come back on SATURDAY, June 28th at 2:00 PM for another demo from Guest Artist Lucy Yan!
These events are FREE and an exclusive window into the unique processes that these talented artists are known for! If you're already in town for the day's events, be sure to stop by, you DON'T want to miss this!
As always, more info can be found at copleysociety.org or via the link in bio!

This week, we’re highlighting pieces that capture the delicate dance of water and reflection through the eyes of the Imp...
06/18/2025

This week, we’re highlighting pieces that capture the delicate dance of water and reflection through the eyes of the Impressionists.
Swing by the Copley Society of Art to see these and more from our national show, 'Expression Now:' An Impressionist Approach.
This stunning exhibition was open to both members and non-members and will be on view until July 3rd. Come experience how contemporary artists are reinterpreting Impressionism today!
Details of Work From:
Amy Roberts, 'View to Provincetown June 2024,' 20" x 42," acrylics
Jim Kociuba, 'Under the Weeks Bridge,' 32" x 42," metallic acrylic and pumice on canvas
Ann Densmore, 'The Ducktrap River of Maine,' 12" x 16," fine art photography

Whether soft and serene or wild and dramatic, clouds remind us how the sky can tell a story. Come see some of these stor...
06/18/2025

Whether soft and serene or wild and dramatic, clouds remind us how the sky can tell a story. Come see some of these stories (and more!) at ‘Small Works: Continuum’ in the Lower Gallery before July 3rd!
Details of Work From:
Susan Stranz, 'Morning Has Broken,' 20" x 15,"⁠ watercolor⁠
Steve Sangapore, 'Collapse of the Environment #4,' 15" x 12,"⁠ oil and ink on panel⁠
Joe Smith, 'Morning on the Lake,' 12" x 15,"⁠ scratchboard

Join Copley Master Ginny Zanger, this Saturday, June 21st at 12:00 PM for a Botanical Monoprint Painting Show & Tell! Gi...
06/18/2025

Join Copley Master Ginny Zanger, this Saturday, June 21st at 12:00 PM for a Botanical Monoprint Painting Show & Tell! Ginny will reveal some of the secrets of decalcomania and the magical properties of Yupo! You DON'T want to miss this unique opportunity to hear directly from one of the Copley Society's premier printmakers, painters, and Copley Masters! Attendance is FREE- you may RSVP via the events page on the Co|So Website.
Pictured: Ginny Zanger in front of her work 'Leaf Spirit' exhibited in 'Expression Now: An Impressionist Approach'
Detail of Work (Second Slide):
Ginny Zanger (CM), 'Flight of Fancy I,' 12x15," watercolor and monoprint on Yupo paper.

Come explore these lively portraits, brushstroke by brushstroke!Our national show, 'Expression Now:' An Impressionist A...
06/15/2025

Come explore these lively portraits, brushstroke by brushstroke!
Our national show, 'Expression Now:' An Impressionist Approach, is now on view at the Copley Society of Art. This exhibition was open to both members and non-members to explore the vibrant language of Impressionism.
It will be on view until July 3rd. Come by to experience how contemporary artists are reinterpreting Impressionism today! ⁠
Details of Work from:
Seth Chrison, 'Peul Woman,' 30" x 44.5," oil
Fernando Fula, 'Weathered Resilience,' 30" x 40," acrylic on canvas
Timothy Neill, 'Cathedral,' 30" x 24," oil on canvas

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