21 Plein Air Artists showcase works at Temple Habonim’s Gallery

Above, Bob Martin, “La Bruja”The January/February show in the Gallery at Temple Habonim features 36 works by 21 artists, all members of the summer LLC (Lifelong Learning Collaborative) Plein Air class. The show will open with a wine and cheese reception on Jan. 11, from 1 to 3 p.m. and will continue through March 5. Among the displayed works are Helen MacDonald’s, “Trio,” in acrylic, Bob Martin’s, “La Bruja,” in oil, and Joan McConaghy’s, “Sailing School,” in oil.

On Wednesday mornings, throughout the summer, artists – from beginners to the most accomplished – wishing to put paint on canvas  met in a bucolic setting on Adams Point in Barrington to explore all styles and mediums. The show, which exhibits the Summer of 2014 work, includes oils, acrylics, pastels, pencil and ink. Instructors Bunny Fain, Roberta Segal and Mary Snowden offered instruction and encouraged a variety of styles and voices.

The Gallery is at 165 New Meadow Road in Barrington.

Hours are Wed. and Thurs. from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Fridays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and by appointment.

For information, call 401-245-6536 or email gallery@templehabonim.org.