See Art Where It's Made at 11th Annual Roslindale Open Studios

Roslindale Open Studios, an exciting, family-friendly event, will feature nearly 90 artists displaying their work in 25 locations throughout Roslindale on November 7 and 8 from 11AM – 5PM. Painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, ceramics, woodworking, textiles, jewelry, and mixed media assemblage are just a few examples of the types of art that will be available to view and purchase at group locations, businesses, and artists’ home studios.

Now in its 11th year, Roslindale Open Studios is much more than an art show. The weekend will also feature live music, kids’ art activities, a bicycle tour, and the Roslindale Congregational Church Kitchen, offering lunch, baked goods and kitchen crafts. Residents and visitors are invited to celebrate Roslindale’s rich and diverse arts community, get a jump on their holiday shopping, and participate in a raffle and a home studio bingo game to win gift certificates to Roslindale businesses.

Four Group Sites (locations with 10-15 artists):

• Boston School of Modern Languages, 814 South Street
• Emerald Society, 10 Birch Street
• Roslindale Congregational Church, 25 Cummins Highway
• Roslindale House, 120 Poplar Street

Three Business Locations (Roslindale shops hosting 1-3 artists):

• Birch Street House and Garden, 760 South Street
• Boston Cheese Cellar, 18 Birch Street
• Joanne Rossman, 6 Birch Street

Events:

• Layer by Layer: Encaustic Art by Boston Women, Opening Reception at Parkside on Adams, entrance on Cummins Highway near Washington Street: Friday, 6 – 8PM
• See a preview of home studio artists’ work at the Home Studio Artists Gallery at Roslindale House: Saturday and Sunday, 11AM – 5PM
• Make free arts and crafts with Kids Art Express at Boston School of Modern Languages: Saturday 11AM – 5PM, Sunday noon – 3PM
• Play Home Studio Bingo to win gift certificates to local businesses: Saturday and Sunday, 11AM – 5PM
• Take an Open Studios bicycle tour with Rozzie Bikes: departs from Adams Park on Saturday at 11AM
• Listen to funk, rock and R&B by the Tom Appleman Band at Roslindale Congregational Church: Saturday 1PM – 3PM
• Enjoy the Afro-Latin-Caribbean rhythms of Trio Ten Tumbao at Roslindale Congregational Church: Sunday 1PM – 3PM

“As an artist living in Roslindale, ROS is a wonderful opportunity for me to connect and share my art with neighbors,” says Jessica Burko, showing in Layer by Layer: Encaustic Art by Boston Women at a pop-up gallery at Parkside on Adams (entrance on Cummins Highway near Washington Street), “plus, it is a more intimate event than other open studios in the Boston area, which makes it more accessible and fun for visitors.”

For more information, including a map, event schedule, and descriptions of each artist, please visit www.roslindaleopenstudios.org.

About Roslindale Open Studios (ROS)

ROS is a unique annual event that brings together artists, residents, and visitors to build a diverse, cultured community. A small committee of volunteers works much of the year to plan ROS, and new members are welcome. For more information, please visit www.roslindaleopenstudios.org.

ROS thanks its many generous sponsors, without whom the event would not be possible, including: Alfa Auto Fuel, Birch Street House and Garden, Boston Cheese Cellar, Boston School of Modern Languages, Centre Cuts Salon & Spa, Fornax Bread Company, Greater Roslindale Medical and Dental Center, Harrison Refrigeration, Joanne Rossman, Layer-by-Layer: Encaustic Art by Boston Women, Linda Burnett Realty, Open Doors Yoga Studios, Pet Cabaret, Rogerson Communities, Roslindale Community School Council, Inc., Roslindale Congregational Church, Sebastian’s Barber Shop & Salon, Solera, Sophia’s Grotto, The Cooperative Bank, and City Councilor Tim McCarthy.

Roslindale Open Studios is a 501(c)(3) Massachusetts charitable organization.