Discover Heritage, Nature & Art

Please note that the museum and the restaurant are closed on Tuesdays

On Exhibit in 2012

1923 White Birch (Janet) oil on canvas 40 x 30
Amongst the Birches
An exhibit of works by Marie Spaeth, (1870 – 1937) co-curated with the Boston Art Club, the exhibition includes paintings, studies, and charcoal sketches from various points in Spaeth's artistic career.  Spaeth's style is strongly connected to the early 20th century, with expressive representations of her children throughout their lives.    
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Andy Moerlein 2012 Artist-in-Residence
Fruitlands Artist-in-Residence for 2012, Andy Moerlein, won the Fruitlands Art in Nature sculpture competition in 2011 with his work “The Wave.” Moerlein will be on campus during the 2012 season creating a community project that will allow visitors to drop by and work on the sculpture.  Moerlein will also have an exhibit in the Wayside Education Center of prints, paintings and wall sculpture, entitled, Of A Personal Nature - Topographical Impressions.
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Natural Encounters: On and off the trails at Fruitlands and Walden
Natural Encounters: On and off the trails at Fruitlands and Walden, a series of photo collages by Amy Ragus, many of which highlight unique perspectives of the Fruitlands landscape. Amy’s photo collages have been called “kaleidoscopic mosaics” that seek to capture particular moods, feelings and movements of the seasons. Opens June 3rd.
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Visceral Murmurs
Works by Scott Erb, Brian Burris, Cynthia Woehrle This exhibition represents our individual metaphors for elemental beauty which all can be found here at the Fruitlands Museum.

Upcoming Events

Watercolor Landscape
Wed, 05/16/2012 - 9:30am
Marjorie Glick
Celebrate the Fruitlands landscape and colors of the seasons as you learn to paint the specifics of the emerging landscapes with freshness and spontaneity.
To sign up, call 978.456.3924 x292 or email mdelaney@fruitlands.org.
Painting with Oils and Acrylics - Materials and Methods
Fri, 05/18/2012 - 9:30am
Jill Pottle
This course is for beginning and returning painters/artists who want to acquire fundamental painting skills and conceptual understanding of contemporary approaches to painting with oils or acrylics.
To join the class, call 978.456.3924 x292 or email mdelaney@fruitlands.org.
 
Pastel Landscapes
Sat, 05/19/2012 - 9:30am
Jill Pottle
Explore color relationships, composition and value studies in the dynamic medium of pastel. In this class both traditional and experimental approaches will be encouraged. Students may work with either dry or oil pastel. Drawing experience required.
To join, call 978.456.3924 x292 or email mdelaney@fruitlands.org.
Artist in Residence Exhibit Opening: Of a Personal Nature- Topographical Impressions
Sun, 05/20/2012 - 1:00pm
Celebrate the opening of internationally acclaimed sculptor, Andy Moerlein, as he begins his tenure as Artist-in-Residence at Fruitlands. Meet Andy and learn about the community projects he will be working on at the museum. Artwork will be for sale and refreshments will be served.
Watercolor Landscape
Wed, 05/23/2012 - 9:30am
Marjorie Glick
Celebrate the Fruitlands landscape and colors of the seasons as you learn to paint the specifics of the emerging landscapes with freshness and spontaneity.
To sign up, call 978.456.3924 x292 or email mdelaney@fruitlands.org.
Painting with Oils and Acrylics - Materials and Methods
Fri, 05/25/2012 - 9:30am
Jill Pottle
This course is for beginning and returning painters/artists who want to acquire fundamental painting skills and conceptual understanding of contemporary approaches to painting with oils or acrylics.
To join the class, call 978.456.3924 x292 or email mdelaney@fruitlands.org.