Friday, May 30, 2014

Press Release Time

You are cordially invited to join the 20th graduating MFA in Visual Arts class at Lesley University College of Art and Design at an exhibition of their final graduate work. The show will run from June 23rd to June 28th, 2014. Two opening receptions will be held, one on Friday, June 27th at the Vandernoot Gallery at University Hall in Cambridge from 8pm to 9pm, and a second on Saturday, June 28th at the LUCAD Main Gallery in Boston, from 8pm to 10pm. A catalogue of the exhibition will be available.

Gallery Location and Hours:



The Vandernoot Gallery
at University Hall
1815 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA  02138
Hours: Mon-Fri 12-6, Sat 12-5
Opening Reception:
Friday, June 27th 8pm to 9pm

The Lesley University College of Art and Design Main Gallery
700 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02215
Hours: Mon- Sat 9-5
Opening Reception:
Saturday, June 28th 8pm to 10pm



(Gallery hours are subject to change, please call ahead: 617.585.6600)

“No. 20” is the twentieth group of students to graduate from the Lesley University College of Art and Design’s MFA in Visual Arts program. This group has embraced change: as AIB has transformed into LUCAD, so have these students transformed into master artists. While this exhibition is the culmination of two years of intense study and focused time in the studio, it really is the beginning of the path for each of these artists. Members of the group have come to Boston from all four cardinal directions and include Judie Bamber, Alison Beste, Linda Brant, Andrea Castillo, Nina Earley, Joseph Fontinha, Amy Hagberg, Maria Jones, Stephanie Marcus, Matthew Meyer, Nathaniel Meyer, Wil Ott, Brian Randall, Sam Smart, Britt Snyder, Stacy Utley, and Andrew Yang.

Hailed as the “sexy group” these artists have been a united front since day one, despite many varied backgrounds and experiences. Former military personnel, scientists, boat builders, architects, bartenders, and teachers have come together to show the artistic practice that their time in Boston has lead to. These artists are pushing the limits of sculpture, painting, photography, and combinations of all three.

For more information, please visit our event page: No. 20 Facebook Event

Participating Artists:

Judie Bamber www.gavlakgallery.com

Alison Beste www.alisonbeste.com

Linda Brant www.lindabrant.net

Andrea Castillo www.andreacastillo.com

Nina Earley www.ninaearley.com

Joseph Fontinha www.josephfontinha.com

Amy Hagberg www.ahagberg.com


Stephanie Marcus www.stephmarcus.com


Nathaniel Meyer




Britt Snyder www.brittsnyder.com


Andrew Yang www.andrewyang.net


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