Oct 14 2022
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Dec 24 2022
Spaces of Refuge and Resilience: The Luminous Art of Diane Esmond Exhibit

Spaces of Refuge and Resilience: The Luminous Art of Diane Esmond Exhibit

Presented by Community Church of Boston at Community Church of Boston, Lothrop Auditorium, 2nd fl.

An extensive retrospective and benefit art sale of work by the French artist Diane Esmond will be held in conjunction with Community Church of Boston’s continued celebration of their 100th anniversary will open on October 14 at 7 pm with music by Josh Rosen and Stan Strickland, followed on October 15 from 3-6 pm with talks by the artist’s son Victor Wallis and by the Vienna art historian Patricia A. Helletzgruber. On October 16 an open house with refreshments will start at 2:30 pm.

Diane Esmond (1910-1981) was a French artist whose work evolved from the impressionist and post-impressionist traditions toward more abstract expression, inspired especially by tropical forest scenes. Her work from the 1930s was exhibited at the time in Paris but was seized by Nazi occupying forces in 1941. She escaped with her family to New York, returning to France in the mid-1950s. Her later work drew on trips to southern France, Italy, and the Caribbean. Learn more about her at dianeesmond.com. Proceeds from the sales will help the Community Church of Boston restore its façade.

Admission Info

This event is free and open to the public.

Phone: 617-266-6710

Email: info@communitychurchofboston.org

Additional time info:

Opening Reception:
Friday, October 14 • 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Music by Josh Rosen & Stan Strickland at 8 p.m.
Presentations:
Saturday, October 15 • 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.; Talks begin at 4 p.m.
Victor Wallis (artist’s son) and Patricia A. Helletzgruber, art historian from Vienna
Open House:
Sunday, October 16 • 2:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Hours:
Monday-Wednesday • 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday • 11 a.m.-4 p.m. & by appt.
Call 617-266-6710; or email info@communitychurchofboston.org

Dates & Times

2022/10/14 - 2022/12/24

Location Info

Community Church of Boston, Lothrop Auditorium, 2nd fl.

565 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116

Accessibility Info

All Programs are held on the second floor in the Lothrop Auditorium.
Small elevator, wheelchair accessible.

CCB is located near the Orange line-Back Bay or the Green line-Copley T Stops.
Limited on Street Parking and at Back Bay Parking Garage, 199 Clarendon Street. Discount Vouchers available for parking in the garage.