Artist Reception for "Technicolor Daydream"
2025-05-10 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Booklovers’ Gourmet, 72 East Main St, Webster, MA, 01570, United States
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oin us for a meet and greet with artist Jennifer D’Andrea on Saturday, May 10th from 2-4 pm. Light refreshments will be served. Free and open to the public.
For more information please call 508-949-6232.

Mandala Art-Paintings by Wendy Hicks
2025-06-03 - 2025-06-28
Mandala Art, paintings by Wendy Hicks, will be on display June 3rd-28th in our cafe gallery.
The public is invited to a meet the artist reception on Saturday, June 7th from 2-4 p.m.
The show may also be viewed during normal business hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10-5, Wednesday 10-6.
For more information call 508-949-6232.
The mandala is a symbol of the universe in its ideal form and it’s a creation signifies the transformation of a universe of suffering into one of joy. It can be used as an aid to meditation, helping the meditator to envision how to achieve the perfect self.
Artist’s Statement: Wendy Hicks is a New England girl through and through. She also considers herself a hippie at heart. Finding herself lost in her art is where she finds inner peace. All of her art is hand painted and created from my own imagination. No stencils were used or harmed in their creation. Each piece is unique.

Artist Reception-Mandala Paintings by Wendy Hicks
2025-06-07 14:00 - 16:00

"Painted Sky Collection", Art Exhibit by Jim Palace
2025-07-01 - 2025-07-31
Beach Dunes by Jim Palace
“Painted Sky Collection”, colored pencil drawings by Jim Palace, will be on display and for sale July 1st-31st in our cafe gallery.
An artist’s reception will take place on Saturday, July 12th, 2-4 p.m. The public is invited and light refreshments will be served.
The show may be viewed during normal business hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10-5, Wednesday 10-6. For more information call 508-949-6232.
Artist Statement: My preferred medium is colored pencils. I use colored pencils for their versatility and precision. They satisfy my craving for simple line drawings as well as fully saturated paintings with lots of detail. The process of building each piece stroke by stroke is very meditative.

Artist's Reception for Jim Palace
2025-07-12 14:00 - 16:00
Orange Sunset by Jim Palace
“Painted Sky Collection”, colored pencil drawings by Jim Palace, will be on display and for sale July 1st-31st in our cafe gallery.
An artist’s reception will take place on Saturday, July 12th, 2-4 p.m. The public is invited and light refreshments will be served.
The show may be viewed during normal business hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10-5, Wednesday 10-6. For more information call 508-949-6232.
Artist Statement: My preferred medium is colored pencils. I use colored pencils for their versatility and precision. They satisfy my craving for simple line drawings as well as fully saturated paintings with lots of detail. The process of building each piece stroke by stroke is very meditative.

Ninth Annual BVAA Sunflower Show
2025-08-01 - 2025-08-30
We are pleased to present The Ninth Annual BVAA Sunflower Show in August, a wonderful way to enjoy golden beauty of sunflowers in art! Pieces in this group show by members of The Blackstone Valley Art Association will include paintings, photography and mixed media.
The show may be viewed August 1st-30th during normal business hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10-5, Wednesday 10-6.
The public is invited to a reception to meet and greet some of the participating artists on Wednesday, August 13th from 5:30-7 p.m.
About the Show
If there ever was a flower which symbolized glorious summertime, the sunflower is the one. Did you know that nearly all of the 70 species of sunflowers are native to North America? They can grow to be up to six feet tall and they even tilt as the sun moves so they always face it!
About the BVAA
Since its inception in 1957, the Blackstone Valley Art Association has been dedicated to the advancement of the arts and preservation of the finest artistic traditions by means of exhibitions, classes, workshops, presentations, and other activities favorable to artistic expression, and to the development of friendly exchanges amongst artists and those interested in the arts. For more information visit bvaa.org.

Reception for BVAA Ninth Annual Sunflower Art Show
2025-08-13 17:30 - 19:00
Photo by Bob Evans
Come meet some of the artists in this favorite annual art show featuring the golden beauty of sunflowers! Pieces in this group show will include paintings, photography and mixed media.
The public is invited to a reception to meet and greet some of the participating artists on Wednesday, August 13th from 5:30-7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.
The show may be viewed August 1st-30th during normal business hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10-5, Wednesday 10-6.
About the Show
If there ever was a flower which symbolized glorious summertime, the sunflower is the one. Did you know that nearly all of the 70 species of sunflowers are native to North America? They can grow to be up to six feet tall and they even tilt as the sun moves so they always face it!
About the BVAA
Since its inception in 1957, the Blackstone Valley Art Association has been dedicated to the advancement of the arts and preservation of the finest artistic traditions by means of exhibitions, classes, workshops, presentations, and other activities favorable to artistic expression, and to the development of friendly exchanges amongst artists and those interested in the arts. For more information visit bvaa.org.

Drawings & Mixed Media Art by Tim Oliver
2025-09-06 - 2025-09-30
Drawings and Mixed Media Art by Tim Oliver will be on display and for sale September 6th-30th at Booklovers’ Gourmet in the cafe gallery during regular business hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10-5, Wednesday 10-6.
A meet the artist reception will take place on Saturday, September 13th, from 2-4 p.m. Free and open to the public with light refreshments.
For more information, call 508-949-6232.
Artist’s Statement: “My artwork is quite varied. Works range from pen & ink, sharpies, stained glass, working with real spider webs & mosaics from crushed egg shells. My joy of course is creating the actual art. But there is also great joy when one of my pieces makes a person stop & want to explore it a bit. I view this as a gift & privilege.”

Artist Reception for Tim Oliver
2025-09-13 14:00 - 16:00
Drawings and Mixed Media Art by Tim Oliver will be on display and for sale September 6th-30th at Booklovers’ Gourmet in our cafe gallery.
A meet the artist reception will take place on Saturday, September 13th, from 2-4 p.m. Free and open to the public with light refreshments. For more information, call 508-949-6232.

Artist’s Statement: “My artwork is quite varied. Works range from pen & ink, sharpies, stained glass, working with real spider webs & mosaics from crushed egg shells. My joy of course is creating the actual art. But there is also great joy when one of my pieces makes a person stop & want to explore it a bit. I view this as a gift & privilege.”

Metro West Paranormal Investigators Photo Exhibit
2025-10-01 - 2025-10-31
Come see a hauntingly good photo exhibit October 1st-31st by Metro West Paranormal Investigators.
The public is invited to a meet & greet with Ray Arnold, president of the group since 2018, on Saturday, October 4th, 12-1:30 p.m.
The show may be viewed during regular business hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10-5, Wednesday 10-6. For more information call 508-949-6232.

Since the late 80’s, Ray Arnold has investigated numerous locations throughout New England including the Lizzy Borden House and the Conjuring House. He has also participated in a number of podcasts like “Mostly Ghostly” from the Boston area and “Paranormal Access and Radio” from the UK.

Meet & Greet with Ray Arnold of Metro West Paranormal Investigators
2025-10-04 12:00 - 13:30
Come see a hauntingly good photo exhibit throughout October by Metro West Paranormal Investigators.

The public is invited to a meet & greet with Ray Arnold, president of the group since 2018, on Saturday, October 4th, 12-1:30 p.m.

The show may be viewed during regular business hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10-5, Wednesday 10-6. For more information call 508-949-6232.

Since the late 80’s, Ray Arnold has investigated numerous locations throughout New England including the Lizzy Borden House and the Conjuring House. He has also participated in a number of podcasts like “Mostly Ghostly” from the Boston area and “Paranormal Access and Radio” from the UK.

Mixed Media Art Show by Lisa Onderdonk
2025-11-01 - 2025-11-29
Come see our November Art Show of Mixed Media works by Lisa Onderdonk!
The show includes pieces in watercolor, alcohol ink and more in both representational and abstract forms and may be viewed in the cafe gallery November 1st-29th during normal business hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Wednesday 10am-6 pm.
You are invited to a reception with the artist in attendance on Saturday, November 8th from 2-4 p.m.
For more information, call 508-949-6232 or visit bookloversgourmet.com/events.
Artist’s Statement: Lee is a multi-media artist with a fine arts degree from Clark University in Worcester, MA. Even though Lee graduated back when dinosaurs still roamed the earth, she has never stopped growing and learning as an artist. Her never ending quest for knowledge led her to Laguna Beach, CA where she recently painted with world-renowned marine life muralist, Wyland. With praise and encouragement from Wyland, Lee decided to pursue art as a career instead of just a hobby.
Lee wants her art to appeal to a variety of tastes. She admires many styles of art and doesn’t feel the need to commit to just one style or medium. Enjoy the many faces of Lee O!

Reception with Mixed Media Artist Lisa Onderdonk
2025-11-08 14:00 - 16:00
Join us for a meet and greet with mixed media artist Lisa Onderdonk.
Light refreshments will be provided. All are welcome to come browse the art and chat with the artist!
For more information or to RSVP, call 508-949-6232.

"The Wonders of Nature", Artwork by Deb Lifer-Piselli
2025-12-01 - 2025-12-31
Come view our featured artist of the month!
“The Wonders of Nature”, artwork by Deb Lifer-Piselli will be on view December 1st-31st in our cafe gallery during normal business hours.
The shop will be open daily through December 24th. Monday-Saturday 10-5, Wednesday 10-6, Sunday 12-4.
A meet the artist reception will be held on Saturday, December 6th, 2-4 p.m. with light refreshments. Free and open to the public. For more information call 508-949-6232.
Artist’s Statement: Art, photography and writing are my passions. Many of my paintings are inspired by my photography. I am drawn to the quiet beauty and wonders of nature. Detail oriented, I gravitate towards painting animals, while my photography focuses mainly on flowers and nature. My paintings blend realism with emotion, often incorporating natural elements.
I work primarily in acrylics, with occasional pieces in oil or pastels, approaching each project with patients in precision, building many careful layers of detail, every subject slowly comes to life until its unique personality shines through.
Commissions are available, including pet portraits or a favorite animal and flower combined to make a beautiful piece of art.

Artist Reception for "The Wonders of Nature" by Deb Lifer-Piselli
2025-12-06 14:00 - 16:00
Join us for a meet and greet with artist Deb Lifer-Piselli!
Light refreshments will be served.
