Who we are.
Photos courtesy of Beth Shedd Photography
Directors.
Annie Newman
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Jenny Schneider
DIRECTOR / SOCIAL MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS
Elizabeth Butcher
DIRECTOR / EVENTS & DONOR RELATIONS
Randy Parker
DIRECTOR / TREASURER
Carrie Megan
DIRECTOR / COMMUNITY ART
Elise Rodino
DIRECTOR / PROGRAMMING & ARTIST LIAISON
Sue Stewart
OPERATIONS & ADMINISTRATION / CONSULTANT
Advisors.
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Our family has lived in Wellesley for 16 years. Our three daughters were raised here, and we are very committed to the community
I really leaned into art when I decided to become a docent at the MFA after I stopped working full time in 2018. Since, I explore art at every opportunity. I love that art can be both aesthetically pleasing and also make you think.
The more art in our lives, the better.
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Wellesley resident for fifteen years.
I support Art Wellesley because it is truly of the community and provides a way to connect with each other and to art.
Art is a way to connect to people, understand similarities and differences, and to explore and express individuality.
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Owner, Beth Urdang Gallery
I love how art completes me, how refreshing and deeply satisfying it is with it's extraordinary ability to make you feel excited or calm, often all at once.
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I’m a long-time Wellesley resident and former Hunnewell dad, and also a professional finance guy turned amateur artist and musician.
I support Art Wellesley because I love the idea of a local community that endeavors to bring together artists and those who appreciate their work.
To me, art is anything that someone has created that is inspiring, thought-provoking, and/or elicits some emotion.
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David Hall is a Wellesley-based art dealer who has lived in Dover since 1998. He brings historically significant modern artists into sharper focus, publishing scholarly books to establish their relevance and to give museums the information they need to organize exhibitions of their work.
Otherwise, he can be found skiing, cycling, mountain biking, or spending time with his family.
I support Art Wellesley because it supports local artists and brings together people who appreciate art.
Art is a good counterpoint to most of social media and the news.
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Art Professor at Wellesley College who specializes in New Media Art.
I support Art Wellesley because it is a bridge between the community and Wellesley College.
Art is a mirror into our souls.
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I am an artist working in porcelain, paint, and mixed media. My studio and home are in Wellesley, where I have lived since 1998.
I support Art Wellesley because it connects all of us to art, which is essential for individual and community well-being.
Art is an essential nutrient for a full life.
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I grew up in Wellesley, and I'm now a realtor with Rutledge Properties, so this town has been home base for my business and my life.
I support Art Wellesley because I believe art brings a community together, and I wanted to be part of building that here in Wellesley.
Art connects people; it teaches you something new every time, and it gives you a way to express what words can't.
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Three years after moving to Wellesley, I still feel warmly welcomed. This community has inspired me, and my art has truly flourished here.
I support Art Wellesley because being a part of a vibrant local creative community and connecting with fellow artists is a privilege. I believe art has the power to inspire and enrich the lives of everyone it touches.
Art is at the heart of everything I do. I create it, I teach it, and I use it to help others through art therapy. It isn’t just my profession; it’s the way I connect with people, make sense of the world, and bring meaning to my everyday life.
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Resident, homeowner, parent of two WPS graduates, recently retired Director of Art for WPS who looks forward to daily studio time.
I support Art Wellesley because to share the social, emotional, and behavioral benefits one gets from participating, consuming, looking, and/or creating/making in the arts.
Art is life! Art is the cure!