BACS Community
Annual Meeting and Spring Luncheon; May 30, 2026
Thank you to Kati Oates, Anna Trout, Doris Smith, Karen Sun, Mary Jane St. Amour, and Laura Wallace for putting together an annual meeting and luncheon to remember. We voted on our slate of 2026–2027 elected officers and indulged in a banquet of assorted quiches,...
Two members featured in “INSPIRED” show at Gallery Twist
Helen DeAndrade and Laura Wallace have artwork on display in “INSPIRED” at the Gallery Twist, 1963 Massachusetts Avenue in Lexington from April 10 to May 10, 2026. Visit https://www.gallerytwist.com/inspired-2026-artists to view the participating artists and their...
Four BACS members featured in “Ties to the Past” show at the Gallery at Grace Chapel
Judi Babcock, Florence Como, Sylvia Mallory, and Laura Wallace have artwork on view though April 25, 2026 in “Ties to the Past” at the Gallery at Grace Chapel at 59 Worthen Road in Lexington. You can view the exhibition online at https://www.grace.org/artgallery/
Crafted Together moves to Concord Center
Lisa Himelman’s shop, Crafted Together, has settled into its new home in at 26 main Street in Concord Center. A ribbon cutting ceremony was celebrated on March 20, with the Concord Chamber of Commerce attending. Congratulations, Lisa!
Laurae Richards artwork on display in Westford
Through April 30, Laurae Richards is showing examples of her new abstract art at Muffins on Main in Westford. She is also working on a solo show, “Passion, Peace and Presence,” for exhibit in December at Westford’s Parish Center for the Arts. The show will explore...
Save the Date: Members’ Winter Luncheon
Social chairs Anna Trout and Kati Oates are busy planning our members’ Winter Luncheon, which will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2026 from 12 –2pm at First Church of Christ, Congregational, 25 Great Road, Bedford. Look for your invite to the BACS Winter Luncheon in...
Call for Entries: BACS Members’ Show at the Gallery@First Parish
The Gallery@First Parish will host the Bedford Arts and Crafts Society Members’ show from February 1 through the end of March, 2026. BACS members are welcome to submit up to 2 pieces, with a donation of $5 per work of art submitted. Prepare your work for hanging. All...
BACS Members’ Work on Exhibit
Artwork by Helen DeAndrade and Maria Green was accepted in the 25th Annual Frances N. Roddy Open Competition at the Concord Center for Visual Art, 37 Lexington Road., Concord. MA through October 19, 2025. https://concordart.org/current-exhibitions/. Maria Green,...
Calls for Art
“Local Color” at the Bedford Free Public Library Anyone living or working in the Bedford area is invited to submit artwork to “Local Color,” the Bedford Free Public Library’s upcoming juried community show, taking place November 2025 through January 2026 (specific...
Workshops at The Purple Pencil
Namrata Siviya (namrata@purplepencil.art) continues to offer a variety of imaginative workshops and classes at her studio, The Purple Pencil. Upcoming options include Spooky Illustrations in Pen and Watercolor on October 24 and Meditation and Intuitive Watercolor...