Shows/Events

2024

Needham Open Studios

colorful paintings & journals highlighting natural patterns found in wood and water

May 4 - 5, 2023 @ Studio 109, 31 Thorpe Rd in Needham

Note: My friend Charly will be managing my studio on the 4th, if you want to see me to say hi please come on the 5th. I also have a community mosaic project that needs your help, come play!

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.

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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.

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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

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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

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

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

JP Licks

Featured Artist: Tova Speter

May 12, 2019 - July 13, 2019 @ Davis Square, 4A College Ave, Somerville, MA


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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


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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


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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

Brighter Together

a collaborative and interactive blacklight experience

December 5, 2018 @ Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Reception: Wednesday, December 5, 2018 - 4:30pm

2016

Painted+Pianos

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


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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