FITCHBURG — People are encouraged to join Fitchburg Art Museum’s exhibiting artist Elisa H. Hamilton and Curator Emily Mazzola for a discussion of Hamilton’s exhibition, “Heirlooms,” on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 2 to 3 p.m. at the museum.
In the talk, entitled “Heirlooms in Conversation,” Mazzola and Hamilton will explore the process and inspiration behind Hamilton’s vibrant abstract paintings and the intergenerational dialogue she creates through this body of work.
“Heirlooms” presents a vibrant series of abstract works on paper featuring joyful color palettes, lyrical linework, and dynamic geometric patterns. This body of work draws its essence from a handcrafted quilt made by Hamilton’s great-grandmother, passed down to the artist by her father.
Hamilton’s paintings create a dialogue across generations, using her unique visual language to transform family stories into vivid contemporary abstractions. Through delicate layers of gouache and bold swaths of black gesso, Hamilton celebrates how family artifacts are capable of carrying our most enduring memories.
The closing date for the exhibition is Sept. 19, 2027. This exhibition is organized by Mazzola.
After the Artist Talk, the museum invites people to stay for a Members Event: Friends-Giving Mix & Mingle from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Connect with Fitchburg Art Museum members, visit with Hamilton, meet museum staff, and enjoy light refreshments as they celebrate and give thanks to those interested in the arts during this upcoming holiday season!
The Mission of the Fitchburg Art Museum is to inspire creativity and learning, and to contribute to the well-being of our diverse communities in Fitchburg, North Central Massachusetts, and New England. To accomplish this mission, it organizes exhibitions of the work of New England contemporary artists and artworks from its art historical collections, offer programs for learners of all ages, support public art projects, invite community participation and partnerships, and stimulate the creative economy — all in the spirit of inclusivity.
The Fitchburg Art Museum serves the cities of Fitchburg and Leominster and the surrounding communities in North Central Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. Founded in 1925, museum staff says that FAM plays a vital role in the cultural life of the region and has recently repositioned itself to focus on community access and service. FAM uses its artistic and educational resources to aid in the economic revitalization of Fitchburg, and the museum maintains active educational partnerships with the local school systems, as well as Fitchburg State University. Staff said FAM is an engine for creativity, education, community building and fun!
Free admission is offered all year and for the next couple years through FAM’s Centennial Free Admission program, which is supported by Rollstone Bank and Trust. Their $100,000 sponsorship enables the museum to offer free admission for everyone through 2029.
Museum hours are Wednesday through Friday from 12 to 4 p.m.; Saturday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; First Thursday of each month: 12 to 7 p.m.
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