In Memory of Jean Elizabeth Hosmer (1954-1999)
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Action: A History of Florence
A backstage look at the creation of the mural Action: A History of Florence by Suzanne Dudley, Althea Keaton, Nancy Meagher, Deborah Sacon, and Rochelle Shicoff.
October 2-30, 2024
Reception & Artist Talk: Saturday, October 5, 3:30-5:30 pmThe community painted mural Action: A History of Florence (6’ X 20’, 2023) was painted by 47 volunteer community members. Its location is 4 Depot Avenue, painted on the Florence Paint & Decorating Center wall near a well- traveled bike path.
A selection of the preparation drawings, notebooks, and ideas for this mural will be shown at Hosmer Gallery. These drawings were researched and designed by the design team: Susanne Dudley, Althea Keaton, Nancy Meagher, and Deborah Sacon. Rochelle Shicoff supervised this project.
Research methods that were used for the historical material were: history books, pamphlets, internet documents, videos, on site Florence visits and Historic Northampton, in person interviews with historians, writers, artists, and indigenous community members. The information key is included with the acknowledgments.
Online: Community Art Exhibit
Visit the online Community Art Exhibit at Virtual Hosmer Gallery.
During the emergency building closure in 2020, The Hosmer Gallery began exploring new ways to support our mission of providing opportunities for local artists to show their work to the public. Starting April 3, 2020, and continuing nearly four years, we invited all art makers in the greater Northampton area to participate in an online exhibit.
Please enjoy these 549 images by 189 local artists.
