Copley Society of Art

Copley Society of Art The Copley Society of Art is the oldest non-profit art association in the US, with a history dating back to 1879.
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Dedicated to the enjoyment of visual arts, the organization provides a platform for arts cultivation while engaging and educating the public. The Copley Society of Art (Co|So), America's oldest non-profit art organization, is committed to the advancement, enjoyment, and promotion of its member artists and the visual arts. The organization comprises juried artists who are selected by credentialed a

rt committee. Co|So provides artists with a gallery for exhibiting and selling their work and a platform for engaging and educating the community.

Capturing birds creates an opportunity to observe their beauty and movement. It allows the viewer to reconnect with natu...
08/26/2026

Capturing birds creates an opportunity to observe their beauty and movement. It allows the viewer to reconnect with nature.

Come by the gallery to see all of our small works, and the variety of nature scenes. Use the link below to view more!

https://copleysociety.org/exhibitions/small-works-in-tandem-2026/?by_artist=asc

Artwork details:
"Red-breasted Nuthatch I" and "Red-breasted Nuthatch II" by Jeanette Fournier

"Walking the Line" and "Ruffled" by Joe Smith

This is the last week to view the "Honoring Geoffrey Teale Chalmers" exhibition in our Little Gallery. We are very grate...
08/25/2026

This is the last week to view the "Honoring Geoffrey Teale Chalmers" exhibition in our Little Gallery.

We are very grateful for his long-standing dedication to our community and his distinguished body of work as an Artist Member and Board Member.

Use the link below to view the show and purchase his works before they leave the gallery!

https://copleysociety.org/exhibitions/honoring-geoffrey-chalmers/

Artwork details: "Key West Dockyard" and "The Fighting Constitution"

This is the last week to view Signature Member Sally Newman’s artwork in the front facing windows of the gallery.Sally N...
08/23/2026

This is the last week to view Signature Member Sally Newman’s artwork in the front facing windows of the gallery.

Sally Newman creates a distinctive style that she calls “Anirealism” which is a combination of animation and realism. Her use of saturated color, bold dynamic composition and dark lines provides a dimension rich in imagery, energy, action,and detail. Her medium is oil on canvas. Her paintings are mostly viewed from above the picture plane thereby allowing the viewer a perspective directly into the scene.

Her work is available to view or purchase on our website.

https://copleysociety.org/exhibitions/artist-spotlight-sally-newman/

Artwork details: "Make Way" and "Delicious" by Sally Newman.

Our latest blog post is live! "Emerging Voices", a collaboration between Co|So and the Harvard Club of Boston is on view...
08/21/2026

Our latest blog post is live! "Emerging Voices", a collaboration between Co|So and the Harvard Club of Boston is on view now through October 5th on the Harvard Club's third floor. This exhibition celebrates the next generation of artistic talent from our Emerging Artist Members and guest artists.⁠

Juried by curator Lauren O'Neal, the show highlights innovative and diverse practices from artists building their careers ; two historic Boston institutions, one shared mission of supporting working artists.

Use the link below to read our interview and view the full exhibition online.

https://copleysociety.org/blog/emerging-voices-a-dialogue-with-lauren-oneal-and-carolyn-longden/

Artwork Details: ⁠
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"Bluessence" by Daniela Solis⁠
"Taste of Maine" by Mena Levit⁠
"Spear Thistle Spiral" by Suzi Grossman

Our award winners for Small Works: "In Tandem" have been announced and are highlighted on our website. Congratulations t...
08/19/2026

Our award winners for Small Works: "In Tandem" have been announced and are highlighted on our website. Congratulations to these talented artists!

Use the link below to view or purchase these works!

https://copleysociety.org/exhibitions/small-works-in-tandem-2026/?by_artist=asc

Award Winners:

"Nose to Nose" by Serena Bates
"Stroll" by Lori Mehta
"Cast Drawing Of A Florentine Girl" by Aliiyah Cole
'Table 2" by Heidi Mann
"Some Friends" by Debra Keirce
"The Salt River by Hilary Baldwin"
"Bryce Canyon" by Heather Quay
"Whirlwind I" by Katherine Coakley
"Summer Wandering "by Ann Gillespie
"The Question Becomes You" by Caroline Rufo
"Indigo Whispers" by Allison Krajcik
"A Walk in the Woods" by Dave Kaphammer

Artwork Details:
"Some Friends" by Debra Keirce
"Nose to Nose" by Serena Bates
"Indigo Whispers" by Allison Krajcik

A no-nonsense fire-hose of information that includes everything you need to know to make better representational drawing...
08/18/2026

A no-nonsense fire-hose of information that includes everything you need to know to make better representational drawings and paintings, led by Julie Beck, the Assistant Director of the Academy of Realist Art, Boston's premier atelier training program.⁠
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The event will take place on Saturday, August 29th, from 12:30 - 4:00 PM. Use the link below to register!⁠

https://cosogallery.typeform.com/to/EtkpgrDV
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Even if you don’t have the ability to train at an atelier in person, you can take this information and deep dive at your own pace into the many elements that are taught in technical training. Who needs four years of Atelier training when you have Julie cramming all this information into your face?⁠
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After an in depth lecture, Julie will roast a selection of paintings/drawings that were submitted in advance.⁠
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Cost: $95 (Co|So Artist Members, Co|So Patrons, and affiliates of the Academy of Realist Art Boston receive a 10% discount.)

Co|So recently celebrated Geoffrey Teale Chalmers for his long-standing dedication to our community and his distinguishe...
08/17/2026

Co|So recently celebrated Geoffrey Teale Chalmers for his long-standing dedication to our community and his distinguished body of work as an Artist Member and Board Member of the Copley Society of Art. This past Friday, Chalmers' artwork took over the Little and Upper Galleries for an evening of appreciation as he embarks on his next chapter.⁠
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He discussed his artwork, highlighting his creative practice and process, as well as summarizing his time spend as an involved member of the Co|So community. We are forever thankful for Chalmers' dedication and passion for Co|So artists and members.⁠

Hi work will be available to view or purchase either in person or online until August 30th. Visit the link below!

https://copleysociety.org/exhibitions/honoring-geoffrey-chalmers/

Artwork details:

"Good Harbor Beach" and "Painting The Light" by Geoffrey Chalmers

08/16/2026

3 objects, 3 artists, 3 perspectives.

In Co|So's newest exhibition, "Resonance of the Ordinary", three artists, .beckingham and .nyberg encourage and inspire each other while working.

In the past, they have done still life challenges where someone would choose a prompt (ie. locks/keys) and they would each create a painting featuring an appropriate object. For this show, they decided to each contribute one item, and in turn took possession of all three to incorporate into a still life as they saw fit.

The set up could contain anything else, but had to include those three items. They kept the results a secret from one another and only saw each other's completed work when delivered to the gallery!

Visit the link below to view these works and see more from this exhibition!

https://copleysociety.org/exhibitions/resonance-of-the-ordinary/

The Group Show, "Resonance of the Ordinary" is officially open! Artist members Paul Beckingham, Kristen Nyberg, Deborah ...
08/13/2026

The Group Show, "Resonance of the Ordinary" is officially open! Artist members Paul Beckingham, Kristen Nyberg, Deborah Schlossman collaborated to showcase their friendship, childhood memories, and the parts of life that fall in between.

We hope you will view the artworks online (linked below) or come by the gallery soon!

https://copleysociety.org/exhibitions/resonance-of-the-ordinary/

Artwork Details: Paul Beckingham, Deborah Schlossman, Kristen Nyberg

We are proud to present our second Artist Window Spotlight for Signature Member Sally Newman. Her artwork in the front f...
08/12/2026

We are proud to present our second Artist Window Spotlight for Signature Member Sally Newman. Her artwork in the front facing windows of the gallery, visible from bustling Newbury Street!

The pieces will be on view until August 31st. Please visit us in person or few the works online, link in our bio!

Artwork details: "Buckle Up" and "Trail Hut" by Sally Newman.

Address

158 Newbury Street
Boston, MA
02116

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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+16175365049

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