Friday, November 26, 2010

Holiday Art Fair

Holiday Art Fair: Art - Photography - Crafts - Food - Music
Hosted by Audrey Ryan, musician and artist
Sunday, December 5th
2010

A one day event, The Holiday Art Fair is a third annual art fair hosted by Audrey Ryan.  Showcasing local talent, all goods are for sale, encouraging the public and loved ones to give the gift of art for the holidays. Rifrákt will be showing alongside many other local talents, both visual, culinary, and musical.

The somerville lofts are located in Union Square next to the Market Basket, with the entrance behind the cemetary.  Come by between 11am and 8pm for art, music, food.  Complimentary coffee and wine will be served. 

11am - 8pm
438 Somerville Avenue, #4
Union Square
Somerville, MA


Holiday Art Fair - Facebook Event Page

Small Works - curated by Brian Hart - on view at Lorem Ipsum

“Small Works” - group-show curated by Brian Hart featuring nearly 70 small pieces by artists from Boston and beyond. The idea was to put together a show that featured small, affordable works by real artists able to demonstrate that art isn’t just for museums, but something that can and should be collected by everyone.This show features photography, prints, drawings and paintings by almost 30 different artists.

Featuring work by: Alison Torrice, Amanda Clarke, Ariele Hertzoff, Ashley Corbin-Teich, Autumn Ahn, Bea Camacho, Ben Bois, Brian Hart, Caity Kennedy, Cathy Sherwood, Catie-ray Sway, Corey Oberlander, Erica Femino, Erica Wells, Gerard Patawaran, Hamidah McCorkle, Ian Densford, Ilyn Wong, James Neville, Jennifer Lewis, Johanna Pabst, Jojo Lazar, Madeleine Lord, Mary Hart, Michelle Kim, Mike Dacey,Ryan Conley, Sara Greenwalt, Sarah Kim, Scott Murry, Stephanie Goode, Tom Hart, Walter Sickert, William Imbrogna, Zoard Tyeklar

Opening Reception to take place on Thursday, December 9th  -  7:00pm.
Sponsored by Pretty Things Beer.


The art opening also coincides with Shop Inman by Moonlight
All local businesses stay open till midnight for holiday shoppers, giving great discounts and complimentary beverages or snacks.


Lorem Ipsum Books
1299 Cambridge Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
--Inman Square--





















Member Nick Kent's work on view in Jamaica Plain

Nick Kent will have work on display at The First Baptist Church in Jamaica Plain during this years JP Holiday Stroll.  On view for the month of December with a opening reception December 4th.


The Holiday Stroll is held on the first Saturday in December from 1- 6pm. The length of Centre and South Streets features entertainers, giveaways, raffles and other fun activities that are FREE for all. Entertainment is scheduled throughout the day, Mayor Menino visits to light our tree, and over 30 businesses give away items ranging from gift certificates to a snowboard. Local businesses and organizations sponsor events in conjunction with the Stroll, including craft fairs, wine tastings, a wreath sale and other open house events. Special handouts include 250 gift bags stuffed with special offers, discounts and free gifts- everything from chocolate to travel mugs. Centre/South Main Streets, 39 South Street, PO Box 2712, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130, Tele: 617-522-0300 Fax: 617-522-2295, Web site: http://jpcentresouth.org

The First Baptist Church
633 Centre Street
Jamaica Plain, MA

Nick Kent brings Rifrákt to the Miami Book Fair

Rifrákt member Nick Kent recently went down to Miami for the annual book fair.  Along with his co-workers, Nick displayed our book for all to see:  25 Emerging Boston Artists 2010

This book is available for purchase from our online store.  Please consider a copy as all proceeds go towards the Massachusetts Cultural Council.  It is the perfect gift for the holidays!




Thank You!

Thank you all who made it to the grand opening of Voltage Coffee & Art, featuring Rifrákt Artist Collective!  It was packed to the brim! We hope you enjoyed the show.  It will be on display through the month of December with all work for sale!




Friday, November 12, 2010

Voltage show getting lots of press!

FLUX Boston shared the announcement, featuring imagery by Nora Richardson and Carolyn Hulbert!

TimeOut Boston - an new online guide to whats happening in Boston, chose Rifrákt as its "Best of Week"

Thrillist.com made an amazing video piece about Voltage Coffee & Art, that features Rifrákt artists work!

Boston Business Journal calls us "good looking art'!

Daily Candy wrote a lovely review of Voltage Coffee!

Boston Restaurant Talk writes a piece on Voltage!

Voltage Coffee & Art - Opening Gala & Artist Reception

Voltage Coffee & Art graciously asked Rifrákt to be the first collective to show at this brand new cafe in Kendall Square.  The opening reception is Saturday, November 13th from 6-10pm!