A Curious Nature: Paintings by Shelley Reed

Boston-artist Shelley Reed’s A Curious Nature is an immersive display of black & white oil paintings on canvas that are larger than life. It needs to be seen to fully be appreciated. Although color is omitted in the artwork, her skillful attention to detail more than makes up for it with the subjects having such life-like features and expressions – it’s as if they’re caught in motion. The exhibition, on display until June 4th, highlights some of Reed’s pieces from over the past decade along with some never before seen work painted exclusively for the Fitchburg Art Musuem.

Art in Bloom

For the nineteenth year, the Fitchburg Art Musuem, in partnership with the Laurel Wood Garden Club, kick off the spring season with a bloom -  Art in Bloom to be specific. Join the community in celebrating local florist, nurseries, and garden clubs as they interpret the vast collection of artwork that is being offered at FAM with the use of eye-popping floral arrangements.

Curator's Tour: A Curious Feast of Animals in Art

Here’s another chance for you to see the current exhibitions from a unique angle as Interim Curator Lisa Crossman gives you the inside scoop behind A Curious Nature: Paintings by Shelley Reed & A Feast of Beasts while also showing representations of the animals portrayed in other pieces from the rarely-seen artworks of FAM’s permanent collection.

Gallery Talk: Shelley Reed

Stop by FAM and hear from the artist herself as Shelley Reed discusses her techniques and inspirations for large-scale black & white paintings. Learn about the sixteenth century art that’s inspired Shelley, why she defers the use of color, and much, much more.

Curator's Tour: A Curious Nature: Paintings by Shelley Reed

Have you ever thought why an art exhibition is assembled in a certain way? If so, here’s a great opportunity to find out for yourself. Take a personal tour led by Interim Curator Lisa Crossman as she takes you through A Curious Nature: Paintings by Shelley Reed, giving unique perspectives and a behind the scenes understanding of the exhibit. In this experience, you’ll be able to see the gallery from the curator’s point of view.

An Evening in Black and White

Join the staff of the Fitchburg Art Museum on this special night to help support them in their commitment to learning, creativity, and community building. In this one night event, pay homage to the works of Shelley Reed and her magnificent Black & White paintings.