On Saturday, Sep 19th, beginning at 5:00pm, True Grit Art Gallery will host a staggered  opening for a solo art exhibition from Blackstone, MA artist Mike Perron entitled ‘Where We Were— Paintings From Before Now’ . In accordance with social distancing guidelines, and in order to limit the number of occupants at one time, the gallery requests that attendees reserve spots to attend the event during one of three spaced 50-minute intervals throughout the evening. Attendees can reserve their spots at here or by calling the gallery at 774-419-4160. Attendees will enjoy complimentary wine, beer, snacks and hear from the artist himself as he speaks about his paintings and the experiences that inspired them. The gallery has taken a number of precautions to ensure a safe and enjoyable evening experiencing the local arts. A limited number of free tickets to the reception are available.
   Mike Perron is a special educator and part-time art instructor teaching oil painting techniques to teens at Hunakai Studio in Foxboro, MA. Mike has trained in myriad of pursuits including painting and drawing, sculpture, furniture design, ceramics, metal work, and stained glass. “To me, art speaks to a culture, it tells a story of where we are, and where we have come from, perhaps imagining where we are going to be.” says Mike. Channeling Proust, he exclaims, “I have found that a color or an object can sometimes transport our imaginations to where we have been. A certain color can remind me of a glass I used to drink from on a warm summer day, or the hazy sun on a picture plane might trigger a specific memory of a trip to the beach with my pepere as a child.”   

    ‘Where We Were— Paintings From Before Now”’ is on view from it’s opening night of  Sep 19th through Oct 10th.

**REQUEST FREE TICKETS TO OUR NEXT EVENT— Sat, Jun 20, 5-8pm**
Things are looking up. And respectfully, we MUST start taking steps to plan our next event. We anticipate the reopening of retail stores in Massachusetts within the coming weeks. We also expect there will be limits on capacity levels. For that reason, we will STAGGER our next opening reception, letting in a limited amount of people within several time-frames throughout the evening. Request your FREE tickets at the following link and we will let you know when to arrive. https://www.truegritartgallery.com/request-tickets.html


So join us Saturday, June 20th as we host an opening reception for 'Artful Journey— Paintings by Joli Ayn Wood'. Enjoy complimentary wine, beer, and snacks. Meet the  artist and marvel at a vast array of her compelling plein- air paintings.  Previously hailing from Virginia, Joli is  a recent arrival to Massachusetts' North Shore. Her exhibit reflects how this transfer has affected her artistic pursuits. 

Social distancing guidelines will be in place!

​Virtual Reception: in addition to our regular opening reception, we will also be hosting a virtual reception on both our Facebook and YouTube pages on Saturday, June 27th  at 7pm. Patrons will be able to  live comment with the  artist and also purchase show pieces online.   

Join us Saturday, Dec 14, from 6-8pm as we host an opening reception for our holiday small works show 'Small Wonders 2019'. Lots of new local artists exhibiting! Enjoy complimentary wine, beer, and snacks. Free and open to the public. This show runs through Jan 18th, 2020.
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True Grit Art Gallery is seeking entries for their upcoming 'small works' show for the holidays. Open to all artists interested. Please read submission guidelines carefully.

Some of you may have recognized the style of artwork depicted in the company logo of Google's homepage this past November 11th— Veterans Day! Well, it may be because gallery co-owner and represented artist Peter Damon was commissioned to paint it. We were so excited and honored to be a part of celebrating  this special day. Some of you may know that Pete is a retired disabled Vet of the Iraq War, 2003. Art played a major part in his recovery and continues to be his passion. Google is known for marking special dates and  occasions with stylized, illustrated versions of their logo called Google Doodles. The Doodle's reach, depending on the occasion and its relevance worldwide is massive.  Google receives over 63,000 searches per second on any given day. That's the average figure of how many people use Google a day, which translates into at least 2 trillion searches per year, 3.8 million searches per minute, 228 million searches per hour, and 5.6 billion searches per day. Again, those are the worldwide figures. We tried to get the figures for just the USA, but were unlucky in that respect. Whatever the case, it's a huge number! Read more about Pete's thoughts on the Doodle here.

The Art of Painting with Alcohol Inks— October 26th, 2019, 10am- 3pm at True Grit Art Gallery
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Join North Attleboro artist Mary Wojcheichowski for this exciting workshop. Alcohol inks are highly pigmented and quick drying. They differ from other fluid mediums as they flow, intermingle, and create unique texture with often unexpected results. This five-hour workshop is designed for all levels of experience and offers students opportunities to explore the characteristics of these inks and the accessories and tools used in the process. There will be ample time for creating many paintings to discover the endless possibilities of this exciting and unpredictable medium.

• All materials included
• Students are encouraged to wear proper attire (you may get ink on you!)
• Students are encouraged to bring lunch or snack as there will be a short break 
• Cost is $85 per student. Includes $5 materials fee which goes directly to teacher
• Sign up here!  Only 12 spaces available! 

     On Saturday, September 7th, from 6:00pm until 8:30pm, True Grit Art Gallery will host an opening reception to launch ‘Journeys: Studio & Plein Air Paintings’ by noted Cape Cod artist Betsy Payne Cook. Betsy paints exclusively with pastels. She is a Juried Associate Member of the prestigious Pastel Society of America, a signature member of the Pastel Painters  Society of Cape Cod, and a Juried Master Artist at the Cape Cod Art Association. Betsy is on the faculty of  the Falmouth Arts Center, the Cultural Center of Cape Cod, and Sandwich Arts Alliance where she teaches pastel and plein air (outdoor) painting classes and workshops.  Betsy also organizes her own local and destination plein air classes and workshops. The success of her  travel painting workshop to Wales, has led her to partner with Renegade Travels to plan a Painter's Retreat in Italy for the spring of 2020.

    “A journey can happen just outside my doorway or send me to a destination far from home.  I paint locations that invite me to stay awhile, turning the ordinary into a painting. The journey also happens in the moments that I am painting; taking my time to explore the nuances of the scene, the light and color, what may be hidden in the shadows. I seek out a thought, a story for myself and one I can share with the viewer. 
   This collection of ‘Journeys’ was painted both on location, en plein air (outdoors), or in my studio. These paintings transport you to Cape Cod, through New England, New York and to Nova Scotia; from sandy dunes to mountains, from harbors and small towns to isolated landscapes. A little bit of me comes back with each place I visit.’’ — Betsy Payne Cook   
   
   The gallery invites the public to come and meet this great local talent and view her works while enjoying complimentary refreshments and socializing with other local art enthusiasts.This event is free and open to the public. The show is on view from its opening night through September 28th.    
 
​  True Grit Art Gallery is located at 38 Center St in Middleboro MA. Regular gallery hours are Tuesdays 11am - 4pm, Wednesday thru Fridays 10am-5pm, and Saturdays from 10am - 3pm. 
   

August 1st through 31st
Opening reception- Thursday, Aug 1st, 6- 8:30pm

Join us Saturday, June 1st from 6-8:30pm as we host an opening reception for 'Explorations In Paint'— a solo exhibit of fine art paintings by Attleboro,MA artist Melissa Riley. Come meet the artist and socialize with other local art enthusiasts from Southeastern MA.
Enjoy complimentary wine, beer, and snacks. Free and open to the public. This show runs from its opening night through June 29th.

​"Whether real or imagined in an expressionistic or abstract style, I characterize my work as explorations in paint, aspiring to make a connection with my creative spirit. What is important is how the actual paint, colors and the manner in which shapes I create interact with the techniques and styles I am exploring. Using oil paints and most often just working with a palette knife I am searching for the essence of a place." - Missy Riley

          Miles Davis - acrylic painting by Peter DeVber

                   Marilyn Monroe- acrylic painting by
​                    Peter DeVeber

 We are seeking artwork (paintings, drawings, photography, 3 dimensional)for an upcoming exhibit focusing on small works for the holiday season. Open to ALL artists! Please read submission guidelines carefully.
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT IS NOV 24TH!

     On Saturday, October 20th, from 6:00pm until 8:30pm, True Grit Art Gallery will host an opening reception to kick off a month-long solo exhibit by Plymouth, MA artist and plein air painter Stewart Adam. The exhibit, entitled ‘Atmospheric Resonance’ will run from it’s opening night through Saturday, Nov 17th. Stewart’s paintings have been described as both atmospheric and ethereal in quality. When looking for a subject to paint, he seeks out interesting light and emotion. His paintings are a personal journey in translating his inner emotions of the scene onto canvas. The gallery invites the public to come and meet this great local artist and view his works while enjoying complimentary refreshments and socializing with other local art enthusiasts. There is no cost to attend.
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    True Grit Art Gallery is located at 38 Center St in Middleboro MA. Regular gallery hours are Tuesdays 11am - 4pm, Wednesday thru Fridays 10am-5pm, and Saturdays from 10am - 3pm.

​    Laurel Christie is an award-winning contemporary artist from Southeastern MA. She is a graduate of the Art Institute of Boston and worked briefly in editorial illustration before pursuing fine art painting completely. She has won numerous awards throughout the New England area and is a member of the South Shore Art Center in Cohassett, MA . She continues to explore differing art styles and mediums using unexpected "tools" such as sticks, shells, and leaves (things from nature) to create new works.
​    "​​The body of work represented here is an exploration into the beginning: subconscious, our childhood bonds and then breaks from the integral figures in our lives, to the imagining of Self and our relation to our perceptions of the world in which we live." - Laurel Christie