Art Reception: Sarah Brown and Her Legacy

Sarah Brown and Her Legacy:
An Exhibition Featuring the late Sarah Brown’s Pastel Paintings and the Work of Her Students

This art exhibition celebrates the lasting impact of the late artist and teacher, Sarah Brown, whose guidance and mentorship shaped the work of her students. This heartfelt exhibition features a selection of Sarah’s own pastel paintings alongside the vibrant, dynamic works of five of her former students:

• Freddy Popitz
• Sandy Panek
• Svetlana Bivens
• Nicole St-Pierre
• Susannah Davis

All of the artists, who were members of Sarah’s pastel group, share a deep connection to her creative vision and teaching. Their work, created in the medium she so loved, reflects not only their personal artistic journeys but also the profound influence Sarah had in bringing them together as a community of artists. This exhibition stands as a tribute to Sarah’s legacy, highlighting her ability to nurture talent, foster collaboration, and inspire through the simplicity and beauty of pastel.

The opening reception on December 7nd will be an opportunity to experience the power of Sarah Brown’s influence firsthand, through both her own work and the work of those she mentored. Join us in honoring a teacher whose spirit continues to live on in the art she inspired.

Exhibit runs from Dec. 2, 2024 – Jan 30, 2025
We welcome  the public to visit and enjoy this exhibition during our staffed hours Monday-Friday from 9:00am-2:00pm. All works sold in our commission free gallery go directly into the pockets of the artists.

This event is supported in part by the Wicked Cool Places grant funded by the City of New Bedford, through American Rescue Plan awards, and its Arts, Culture and Tourism Fund, and is facilitated by New Bedford Creative at the NBEDC.