New exhibits at the Art Complex

May 22, 2026

Make some time to visit the Art Complex Museum in May, and take in these new exhibits featuring contemporary art and craft and paintings by some of America’s master painters.

American Beauty: Shaker Furniture and Contemporary Craft from the Collection. May 10-Sept. 6; This exhibition, part of Handwork 2026, pairs Shaker furniture with contemporary craft, exploring the influence of Shaker design and ideals. Featuring works in wood, clay, fiber, metal, and mixed materials, it celebrates craftsmanship that balances utility and beauty, tradition and innovation, and honors the artistry of the handmade.

Scenes of the Sea: American Paintings from the Collection. May 10-Sept. 6; For centuries, the American coastline has provided painters with artistic inspiration as well as a retreat. In the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, as industrialization reshaped the American landscape, its coastal regions also offered the opportunity to explore new subject matter. Artists in this exhibit include George Bellows, Ture Bengtz, Albert Bierstadt, Jasper Cropsey, J.J. Enneking, Childe Hassam and Charles Woodbury.

Jan Lhormer: Earth and Sky. May 17 – Aug. 16; Known for her evocative landscapes, Jan Lhormer channels her connection to the natural world into expansive skyscapes and richly layered garden scenes.

For more information, go to artcomplex.org or call 781-934-6634.

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