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May 7, 2026 – Jun 6, 2026
The Academy of Realist Art at Co|So
Copley Society of Art
158 Newbury Street, Boston, MA
Featured Artists
- Aliiyah Cole
- Andrew Caide
- Anne Foresman
- Brenda Cesanek
- Brittany Haynes
- Cara Blue
- Charles Hunter Baker
- Cidy MacMillan
- Curtis Williams
- Dahiana Herrera
- Dale Weatherford
- Doreen Dufour
- Eric Johnson
- Garrett Vitanza
- Haiying Chen
- Heline Gokcen
- Isaac Shao
- Jennifer Rand
- Jessica Nelson
- John Asimacopoulos
- Jonathan Soriano
- Jose Lones
- Joshua Higgins
- Julia Careaga
- Julie Beck
- Lauren Farrell
- Lucinda Draine
- Lucy Yan
- Lyasya Sinkovski
- Marquis Williams
- Michele Mei
- Missy Dunaway
- Nancy Raen-Mendez
- Oscar Cristales
- Patricia Schneider
- Qing Shi
- Richard Amori
- Ryan Gilmore
- Sabina Grasso
- Sara Bernal Gomez
- Shea Stoner-Day
- Sheila Mallette
- Sophie Infarinato
- Svetlana Yuzhelevskaya
- Thomas Maloney
- Timothy Rakarich
- Troy Zarcone
- Valeria Pechorin
- Yara de Morais
The Copley Society of Art is thrilled to partner with its neighbor, The Academy of Realist Art Boston (ARA) for the upcoming show highlighting the school, instructors, and students. This featured exhibition celebrates both mastery and creative evolution. The show presents standout student works that are representative of the rigorous academic training required to earn a Certificate of Completion, alongside dynamic personal works by ARA Boston instructors, alumni, and current students.
Together, these pieces reveal how a strong foundation in technical skill becomes a powerful launchpad for diverse artistic voices that span a wide range of styles, ideas, and subject matter. The exhibition offers a compelling view of how disciplined craftsmanship and individual expression coexist and thrive at ARA Boston.
Please join us for the opening reception in the evening on May 7th from 5:00 – 7:00 PM in the Lower Gallery at the Copley Society of Art.