Annual Members' Exhibit 2026

November 7 to December 24, 2026
Artist Reception: Saturday, December 12, 2:00 to 4:00 PM

Artist members of The Brush Art Gallery & Studios and the New England Sculptors Association were eligible for this exhibition. This year we had an open call with no required theme, although small works were encouraged because they make great gifts.

Notice the end date of the exhibit. Purchases can be taken home for Holiday gifts on December 22. Members also enjoy a 10% discount on purchases from the main gallery.

Artists included this year are: Louise Abbott, Maureen Baker, Eileen Byrne, Linda Cargiuolo, Rose Carney, Michael delaVega, Lolita Demers, Debbie Gagnon, Claire Gagnon, Kimberley Harding, Chrissy Theo Hungate, J. David Jacobs, Jill Jacobs, David Jones, Michael Lichtenstein, Barbara Ludinsky, Valerie Maser-Flanagan, Monica McDermott, Don Ouellette, David Phaneuf, Matthew Reed, Paul Richardson, Dan Rocha, Coleman Rogers, Raksha Soni, Stan Sundstrom, Bob Stegmaier, William Turville, Michael Vieira, Kellie Weeks, Tom Whiting, Jean Winslow, Will Winslow, and Daniel William Zampino.

Juror: Michael S. Vieira (b. 1974, Lowell, Massachusetts) is an American oil painter based in Lowell. He studied at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and later apprenticed under painter Paul Ingbretson, where he refined his technique in the classical tradition.

Vieira is best known for his cityscapes, particularly those depicting his hometown of Lowell. His paintings emphasize the quiet dignity of aging buildings and the layered history of the city’s neighborhoods, mills, and gathering places. Combining classical methods with a personal sensibility, his work often explores themes of faith, history, and resilience while reflecting the grit and character of urban life.

His work has been featured in numerous exhibitions and has found its way into private collections both nationally and internationally. Recognized for his ability to convey a deep sense of place, Vieira continues to create paintings that resonate with beauty, history, and the enduring spirit of Lowell.

Images: “Phoenix Rising,” monoprint by Jean Winslow
"Sonya," clay by J. David Jacobs

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