Shows/Events
2024
NOS Group Exhibit
a collection of works from 20+ Needham Open Studios artists
April 4 - May 5, 2023 @ 31 Thorpe Rd in Needham
Reception: Sunday, April 7, 2024, 4 - 5:30 pm
Winter Warmth
Needham Art Association group show
February 6 - 29, 2024 @ Gorse Mill Gallery
31 Thorpe Rd, Needham, MA
Reception: Sunday, February 11, 2024, 4:30 pm.
Brighter Ignited
an illuminated public art experience
Newton WinterFest
January 27, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm @ 90 Lincoln St in Newton
2023
Brighter Ignited December 2023 Tour
an illuminated public art experience
The world needs a little more light these days.
Dec 6, 5:30 pm - 7 pm @ Rose Kelleher Garden in Boston
Dec 7, 4 pm - 6 pm @ Arsenal Yards in Watertown
Dec 8, 5:30 pm - 8 pm @ FVJC in Simsbury, CT
Dec 10, 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm @ Latham Park in Stamford, CT
Dec 14, 5 pm - 8 pm @ Inman Square in Cambridge
Brighter Revealed @ The Station
November 28 - January 1 @ The Station in the Fenway
Back by popular demand, Brighter Revealed will be illuminated nightly (across from Time Out Market) for all to enjoy.
Reception and Lantern Walk: Wednesday December 6, 2023 @ 6 pm
Illumination
200+ artworks by 50+ New England artists
December 1 - 31, 2023 @ Gallery Twist
1963 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02421
Reception: Saturday, December 2, 2023, 5 pm
NAA 2023 Fall Members Exhibit
Annual judged exhibit of Needham Art Association Artists
November 3 - December 30 @ Needham Free Library
1139 Highland Ave, Needham, MA 02494
Reception: Tuesday, November 7, 2023 - 6:00pm
CowParade New England
a public art installation of 75 painted cows in Boston to benefit The Jimmy Fund
June 24 - Sept 4, 2023
200 Clarendon Street, Boston, MA
Raw Emotion
an exhibit of 48 local mothering artists
May 3 - June 28, 2023 @ Jameson & Thompson
18 Bartlett Square, Jamaica Plain, MA
Reception: Thursday, May 4, 2023, 6 pm - 8 pm
Note: this exhibit was curated by @GalleryTempo
Rain Art Scavenger Hunt
a community walk to discover hidden artwork around Needham
Event: May 7, 2023, 5 pm, beginning at Gorse Mill Garden
Needham Open Studios
colorful paintings & journals highlighting natural patterns found in wood and water
May 6 - 7, 2023 @ Studio 109, 31 Thorpe Rd in Needham
Note: Special guest artist Adele Traub from The Quilted Chuppah will be managing my studio on the 6th, if you want to see me to say hi please come on the 7th!
NOS Group Exhibit
a collection of works from over 30 Needham Open Studios artists
April 5 - May 7, 2023 @ 31 Thorpe Rd in Needham
Mini Meditations
an installation of 52 small works reflecting the past year
February 1 - 28, 2023 @ Gorse Mill Gallery
31 Thorpe Rd, Needham, MA 02494
Reception: Sunday, February 5, 2023, 4 pm
Art Demo & free mini workshop: February 13, 2023, 10 am
Brighter Ignited (2.0) *back by popular demand!
an illuminated public art experience
We’ve added a few more tour stops to brighten the streets in early 2023.
Jan 28, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm @ WinterFEST in Newton
Feb 10-11, 5 pm - 9 pm @ Salem’s So Sweet Festival in Salem
2022
Illumination
200+ artworks by 50+ New England artists
December 2, 2022 - January 2, 2023 @ Gallery Twist
1963 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02421
Reception: Saturday, December 3, 2022, 5 pm
Brighter Ignited
an illuminated public art experience
Public Events: taking place throughout the Greater Boston area between Dec 3 - Dec 28
Note: view public touring schedule here
Brighter Revealed @ The Station!
November 25 - January 17 @ The Station in the Fenway
Back by popular demand, Brighter Revealed will be illuminated nightly (across from Time Out Market) for all to enjoy.
Reception and Lantern Walk: Wednesday December 7, 2022 @ 6 pm
Needham Open Studios
colorful paintings & journals highlighting natural patterns found in wood and water
May 14 - 15, 2022 @ Studio 109, 31 Thorpe Rd in Needham
Note: Special guest artist Hilary Hanson Bruel will be managing my studio on the 14th, if you want to see me to say hi please come on the 15th!
Raw Emotion
Vignettes of Motherhood, featuring local mothering artists
May 6 - June 30, 2022 @ Jameson & Thompson
18 Bartlett Square, Jamaica Plain, MA
Reception: Sunday, May 15, 2022, 12 - 2pm
Note: this exhibit was curated by @GalleryTempo and is part of the Taking. Up. Space. Initiative facilitated by the Artist/Mother and Thrive Networks.
NOS Group Exhibit
a collection of works from over 35 Needham Open Studios artists
April 5 - May 15, 2022 @ 31 Thorpe Rd in Needham
2021
Brighter Revealed
a traveling luminous public art installation
Public Events: taking place throughout the Greater Boston area between Nov 29 - Dec 8
Note: view the schedule of public events here.
Translations: Closing Reception and Artist Talk
a chain of painting, poetry, mosaic, and assemblage
Reception: Sunday, August 1, 2021 - 4:00pm @ Gorse Mill Gallery
Note: reception and artist talk will take place outdoors with visitors having the opportunity to walk through the gallery in limited numbers at a time.
NAA 2021 Spring Exhibit
Online judged exhibit of Needham Art Association Artists
Spring 2021 online
Reception: Thursday, April 8, 2021 - 7:00pm
*My artwork received an Honorable Mention.
Storefronts Needham
Display featuring Needham Art Association Artists
April 2 - 22, 2021 @ 1502 Highland Ave in Needham
Note: This window display is able to be viewed by those walking or driving by.
2020
Brighter Connected: Collective Luminescence
a collaborative blacklight experience
December 9, 2020 - December 18, 2020 @ 821 Beacon Street in Newton Centre
This window display will be able to be viewed by those walking or driving by and will include artwork from over 180 student artists.
Translations
a chain of painting, poetry, mosaic, and assemblage
March 2, 2020 - November 25, 2020* @ Gorse Mill Gallery
Reception: Sunday, March 8, 2020 - 3:00pm
*Show extended due to Covid. Gallery is currently open by appointment only.
2019
Brighter Beyond
a collaborative and interactive blacklight experience featuring artwork of 180 local students
December 18, 2019 @ Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Reception: Wednesday, December 18, 2019 - 4:00pm
Lexington Park Mural Dedication
Mural dedication event for "This is Lexington Park," a new community mural in Somerville.
October 20, 2019 @ Lexington Park, Somerville, MA
Reception: Sunday, October 20, 2019 - 12:00pm
JP Licks
Featured Artist: Tova Speter
May 12, 2019 - July 13, 2019 @ Davis Square, 4A College Ave, Somerville, MA
Needham Open Studios 2019
featuring The Quilted Chuppah on Saturday May 4th.
Tova onsite only Sunday May 5th. 11 am - 4 pm both days.
May 4, 2019 - May 5, 2019 @ Gorse Mill Studios 31 Thorpe Rd Studio 109, Needham, MA
JP Licks
Featured Artist: Tova Speter
February 17, 2019 - April 17, 2019 @ JP Licks 1618 Tremont Street 1 Brigham Circle, Boston
Reception: Wednesday, March 6, 2019 - 6:30pm
Gorse Mill Gallery
Tova Speter: through the years
January 2, 2019 - February 12, 2019 @ Gorse Mill Studios, 31 Thorpe Rd, Needham
Reception: Monday, January 21, 2019 - 3:00pm
2018
Brighter Together
a collaborative and interactive blacklight experience
December 5, 2018 @ Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Reception: Wednesday, December 5, 2018 - 4:30pm
2016
Free Community Event
Enjoy a variety of performances including an amazing dance show at Tova's painted piano!
September 23, 2016 - October 10, 2016 @ 1138 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA
Reception: Sunday, October 9, 2016 - 3:00pm
Performance and Play
Enjoy musical performances and art activities around Tova's painted piano!
May 1, 2016 - May 31, 2016 @ outside the Auburndale Library, Newton
Reception: Sunday, May 22, 2016 - 4:00pm