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Curator as Artist IV Exhibit Opens Nov 15

Curator as Artist IV Exhibit Opens Nov 15

Oct 17, 2025 | News & Events

At the Spencertown Academy Arts Center, the curators do not include themselves in any of the juried shows. Therefore, once every two years (or so), there is a special exhibition of the art by members of the curatorial committee.

This year’s exhibition, “Curator as Artist IV” opens November 15th at the Gallery at Spencertown Academy, and runs through December 7th. There will be an Opening Reception on Saturday, November 15th from 3-5 pm.

I will be exhibiting 10 landscapes in oil. Other featured artists are: Munya Avigail Upin, Karen Andrews, Norma Cohen, David Lesako, Alice McGowan, and Amelia Toelke.

oil painting of an orange field by Meryl Enerson

“Amber Fields” – one of 10 oil paintings I will have on exhibit at Curator as Artist. IV

Read more about the exhibit on IMBY.

 

 

 

How Can You Be in Two Places at Once?

How Can You Be in Two Places at Once?

May 22, 2025 | News & Events

I am exhibiting “Annika” – a portrait of a model started alla prima in Lois Wooley’s portrait workshop last year in two separate locations – online at the Woodstock School of Art’s Salon III, and in person at the 10th Annual Members’ Show at Spencertown Academy’s art center.

Although I would have enjoyed exhibiting the actual portrait in the lovely, light-filled Robert H. Angeloch Gallery in Woodstock, both of these exhibitions and reception weekends were the same time period, and as show curator I needed to be onsite for the Members’ Show.

The reception and exhibit at the Members’ Show were a delight. Despite the large number of works, the exhibit hung extremely well, and the sheer variety of subject matter, style, and media was colorful and vibrant: painting, drawing, mixed media and collage, wood sculpture, ceramics, fiber art, photography, and printmaking.

photo of an art reception at Spencertown Academy Arts Center

The show featured work by over 80 member artists in a wide variety of genres, media and styles

Meryl Enerson at an art show discussing her work

Meryl Enerson discusses her oil portrait of “Annika” at the 10th Annual Members’ Art Show at Spencertown Academy Arts Center

9th Annual Members’ Show at Spencertown Academy Opens

9th Annual Members’ Show at Spencertown Academy Opens

Oct 30, 2024 | News & Events

Spencertown Academy Arts Center’s 9th Annual Members’ Show (October 5 – November 3, 2024) was a spectacular success this year.

There were many high-quality (and innovative artworks) on display in a wide variety of media. Fine arts and crafts, from painting to woodworking and ceramics were well showcased well by curators Karen Andrews and David Lesako.

I exhibited an 11×14″ oil painting: “Harbor View,” a semi-abstracted landscape of a scene in Camden, Maine.  My painting –  along with several other artworks –  sold at the Opening Reception.

The show at the Gallery at the Spencertown Academy runs Saturdays and Sundays, 1-5 pm, through November 3rd.

painting of a harbor

“”Harbor View” – oil on canvas (11 x 14″) by Meryl Enerson

 

artwork hanging on a wall over a shelf

The well-hung show included some surprises, like a motion-activated mixed media piece by Maggie Tobin (far right on wall) where the sun and its reflection appeared periodically, then faded.

 

 

Guild of Berkshire Artists Presents New Art Show at Colonial Theatre

Guild of Berkshire Artists Presents New Art Show at Colonial Theatre

Oct 20, 2024 | News & Events

The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, MA, will be hosting a Fall Art Show from October 22 – December 14, 2024, by the Guild of Berkshire Artists.

The Colonial Theatre is a well-preserved community theatre, built in 1903, that presents concerts, musical theater, and other events.

The 2D artworks will be on display in the theater’s main lobby at 111 South Street, Pittsfield, MA. All of the artwork is for sale.

I am exhibiting, “Summer Field,” an oil on canvas (16 x 20″).

painting of a field

“Summer Field,” oil on canvas (16 x 20″) by Meryl Enerson

Plein Air Show Opens at Welles Gallery

Plein Air Show Opens at Welles Gallery

Sep 7, 2024 | News & Events

The Plein Air exhibition at the Welles Gallery (Lenox, MA) opened this afternoon. 21 artists from the Guild of Berkshire Artists exhibited recent work created outdoors. The Guild organizes numerous plein air outings during the summer and early fall months, primarily to locations in the Berkshires.

I am exhibiting two oil paintings: “Looking North”, and “Morning on the Appalachian Trail.”  Both were painted on the summit of Mount Greylock earlier this month.

The exhibit runs through September 28th. Show hours are Tuesday-Thursday, 10-7, and Fridays & Saturdays 10-5. There will be a Closing Reception and awards ceremony on September 28th, and there are numerous artist talks and plein air demonstrations throughout the show.

Meryl Enerson with two paintings at the Welles Gallery (Lenox, MA)

Meryl Enerson with two paintings at the Welles Gallery (Lenox, MA)

 

reception of the Plein Air Art Show

Visitors to the show view work by Guild artists

 

 

 

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