Group Art Critique (Session 1) (in person)

Group Art Critique (Session 1) (in person)

Adult Workshop (Age 16+) | This program has been canceled

20 Academy Street Arlington, MA 02476 United States
Main Classroom
All skill levels
11/5/2022 (one day)
10:00 AM-12:00 PM on Sat
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35.00 USD
Member Discount Available

Group Art Critique (Session 1) (in person)

Adult Workshop (Age 16+) | This program has been canceled

Develop your ideas in our in-depth group critique alongside other creatives in our community! Visual artists are welcome to bring in their work and explore individual goals and questions. Whether you want feedback on technique, clarity of your work’s message, or a space to gain comfort and familiarity talking about your work, this is an excellent opportunity for you! At the top of the session, we will go over the format of the class, language for providing feedback, and establish both individual and group goals. Participants will then have 10 minutes to discuss their work and receive feedback. This class is for everyone creating visual art. People of all backgrounds and abilities are welcome!

  • COVID Requirements
    ACA instructors and students (age 5+) enrolled in our indoor, in-person classes and workshops are required to submit proof of full vaccination or negative COVID test at least three days in advance of the start of their program by completing our Student Participation Form, where they can upload a photo, scan, or digital record of your COVID vaccination card or record. 

    As an alternative, unvaccinated participants in ACA programs, events, and activities must complete and sign the above form before the beginning of the program for which they are enrolled/attending, agreeing that they will test for COVID-19, utilizing a rapid or PCR test, before each visit to ACA and will only participate in ACA's programs should they test negative. 

    Email Communication Policy
    Please note that ACA will use the email address, which you provided at registration, as our primary means of communicating with you. In registering for an ACA program, you acknowledge that ACA has permission to email you with important updates, as well as information about upcoming events, programs and exhibition opportunities. Requests to be removed from our email mailing list must be sent to info@acarts.org. 
  • Please come to class with 3-10 artworks that you would like to review with the class.
Belz, Emily (inactive)
Emily (inactive) Belz

Emily Belz (she/her) is an independent photographer, educator, and curator based in Lincoln, MA. Her photographs focus on domestic still lifes, telling stories through the traces, objects, and slants of light that have been left behind. Belz has exhibited her photographs widely in both solo and group exhibitions at venues including the Griffin Museum of Photography, the Center for Fine Art Photography, the Danforth Museum, and the Newport Art Museum. She is represented by Gallery Kayafas in Boston.

Belz holds a BA in photography and art history from Hampshire College (1997); an MA in community-based art education from the Rhode Island School of Design (2009); and an MFA from the New Hampshire Institute of Art (2017). She teaches classes and workshops at the Griffin Museum of Photography (Winchester, MA) and the deCordova Museum (Lincoln, MA), and is on the faculty at Lasell University (Newton, MA). Belz works privately with artists as a mentor, and specializes in reviewing and sequencing portfolios.

With 20+ years in the art world, Belz brings this experience to her role as juror for photography competitions, and as a reviewer for regional portfolio reviews. She enjoys curating exhibitions in collaboration with emerging artists in the Boston area.

Beaudoin, Cat
Cat Beaudoin

she/they Catherine Beaudoin is a young artist currently residing in Boston, Massachusetts. Beaudoin received her bachelor’s degrees in Studio Art and History from Washington & Jefferson College outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Her curiosity led her to experiment with several mediums and visual art mediums including oil, acrylic, pastel, graphite, charcoal, pen and ink, found objects, and natural elements. While in Arizona, Beaudoin established her roots as an elementary art teacher and grew passionate for arts ability to address community needs. She began to integrate herself into various sectors of the art world: government, schools, non-profits, community happenings, and various cultural events. This experience gave her insight to the interconnectivity of the art world while illuminating the systems supporting select demographics. Along with their role as the Education and Programs Manager at Arlington Center for the Arts, Beaudoin is a teaching artist, mentor, visual artist, and graduate student. Beaudoin's current research and projects include college access for student-parents and caregivers, equitable access to community arts programming, and ecological art education.