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You are invited to a special afternoon celebrating the latest work of two New England painters, Joseph Barbieri and Julia von Metzsch. Join us on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at Gallery NAGA from 2 - 4pm to experience the exciting new works created by these talented artists. This event is free and open to the public. See you there!

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You’re invited to our closing reception celebrating the new work of furniture maker, John Eric Byers, and esteemed painter, Harold Reddicliffe. Join us at Gallery NAGA on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM for a celebration of their incredible work. This is your last chance to see their pieces up close and meet the artists behind them. Don't miss out on this opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of contemporary art and bid farewell to these two extraordinary exhibitions. We can't wait to see you there!

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Join us for a special in person event at Gallery NAGA where you can get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the latest exhibition. The artist will guide you through their work, sharing insights and stories about their creative process. Don't miss this unique opportunity to connect with the artist and gain a deeper appreciation for his art. See you there!

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Join Richard Raiselis for a free event hosted by the Wayland Public Library.

Natural Witness: A Painter’s Pledge to See the World With His Own Two Eyes

Richard Raiselis paints in all seasons directly from life outdoors, or from a window high above the city.  In a moment when we effortlessly record what we see with iphones, why would a visual artist reject the comforts of a warm studio for the uncertainties of winter weather?  Or lug large canvases, paints, and easels to busy street corners, into buggy conservation land, or onto commuter trains to city centers?

Raiselis will address his choice to be a witness, to see the natural or constructed landscape with the immediacy of unfiltered looking.  A painting is a statement—often taking months to complete—of the visible and invisible qualities of a place and a time.

Raiselis will show his work and speak about how and why he makes it.  The artistic process can seem mysterious.  As a painter and an educator, he is skilled at making art and explaining it. 

Please join us for this opportunity to look, learn and ask questions that will enrich your enjoyment of art. 
Richard Raiselis is Associate Professor of Art at Boston University.  He is a 2022-2023 Massachusetts Cultural Council Fellow in Painting, and is represented in New England by Gallery NAGA, Boston, where he had his seventh solo exhibition in 2022.

Hybrid event. Attend in person or via Zoom.

CONTACT: Courtney Michael  508-358-2311  cmichael@minlib.net

LOCATION: Raytheon Room OR Zoom