Art Exhibits - Lotvin Family Gallery in Hopkinton, MA

The Lotvin Family Gallery

The HCA opened this beautiful exhibition space in 2015 through a generous donation by Lorelei and Alan Lotvin. Its purpose is to provide adventurous exhibitions of work by established artists, emerging artists, members of the HCA community, and educational and community projects.

Exhibition Proposals

Proposals for exhibitions are reviewed on a rolling admission process. Our 2026 exhibition calendar is now complete. Future submissions will be considered for calendar year 2027.

Process to Submit Proposals for Art Exhibition

Artists and exhibition organizers are invited to submit proposals for consideration, which the HCA reviews regularly. If interested, please submit the required $25 proposal fee. Serious inquiries only. CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT FEE

Upon receipt of the fee, you will receive an email with instructions on where to send the proposal.

Exhibition proposals must include:

a clear exhibition idea
artist names and contact information
12–15 representative images of work proposed for exhibition
full description of each piece
- artist’s name
- title
- year
- materials
- size (height by width by depth
- and, if for sale, retail price
each image must be titled with the artist’s last name and the title of the work (example: Waldman-Summer Day.jpg)

All work chosen for exhibition must be fully prepared for hanging or installation. Our guidelines can be reviewed here: Framing Guidelines. Exhibition design and installation is the responsibility of the HCA Gallery Director. Depending on size and format, The Lotvin Family Gallery exhibits no more than 25–30 midsize pieces.

For all exhibitions, HCA provides a press release to regional media, an “In the Gallery” feature on our website, promotion in our newsletter, an email invitation, and an opening reception. You are invited to visit the gallery and to join us at our opening receptions.

Our Exhibitions

Through a mix of shows, the gallery seeks to engage and expand its audience for contemporary visual art. A typical exhibition season includes solo and group exhibitions, an open juried exhibition (Arts in Bloom), a juried exhibition of members of the HCA, and an exhibition by Hopkinton High School Honors students. In the spirit of accessibility and communal art appreciation, our art exhibits are free and open to the public.

The Fine Print

Promotion
For all exhibitions, HCA provides a press release to regional media, an “In the Gallery” feature on our website, promotion in our newsletter, an email invitation, and an opening reception. You are invited to visit the gallery and to join us at our opening receptions.

Pick-up and Drop-off
An artist who is unable to pick up their artwork from the HCA during the scheduled dates/hours may make arrangements with the HCA to pick up their work up to four (4) weeks after the exhibit ends. If, after sixty (60) days, an artist is unable to pick up their piece(s), the artist will forfeit their artwork, and ownership of the artwork will be transferred to the HCA.

DROP-OFF ARTWORK LABEL (PDF)

HOW TO LABEL YOUR ARTWORK (PDF)

Insurance
The HCA takes all reasonable efforts to prevent the damage or loss of any artwork on display through careful storage and securing of the artwork. Please note that the HCA does not employ the use of security alarms/cameras. The HCA's insurance coverage does include damage/loss of exhibited artwork. All work lent for exhibition is insured from delivery through pickup at its consigned value, that is, 70% of its list price.

Selling Your Work
Exhibited work is offered for sale through the agreement of the artist and the HCA. Pricing of work is the responsibility of the artist. Prices provided by the artist are accepted at the discretion of the Director or her designee(s).

The profit from sold works is divided between the artist (70%) and HCA (30%). The funds collected by HCA help support HCA’s ambitious efforts to support artists at all stages in their explorations and professional development.

All work lent for the exhibition is insured from delivery through pickup at its consigned value, that is, 70% of its list price.

Framing and Exhibiting Guidelines

These guidelines are designed to yield simple, successful presentation solutions that spotlight your art. Please know that costly frames are not required.

Presentation
The finished presentation – front, back, top, bottom, and sides – is part of the whole work. It should appear to be new and well-crafted, without scratches. All work should be sturdy, not flimsy or fragile.

Ready-to-Hang
All work must be presented as ready‐to‐hang upon delivery. All 2D artwork (including framed works, canvases, and panels) must have a wire hanging system. The wire should be attached to the back of the frame between one‐third and one‐quarter of the way down the piece. Stainless steel braided picture wire works best for smooth hanging and deters rusting.

No Sawtooth Hangers
Do not use sawtooth hangers. They are not strong enough to support the weight of most frames safely.

Frames
Some grand masterpieces are well suited for hand‐carved gold frames; however most pieces look best in modest frame moldings with clean lines and black, white, neutral, or natural wood finishes.

2D Work

Photographs and all two‐dimensional work on paper should be matted with neutral tones (white or off‐white) and covered with clean, scratch‐free glass or Plexiglas.
Any photograph or digital image printed on an aluminum substrate must have its own hanging system included (see photo for example).
Float‐mounting the artwork over the mat, so that the edges are seen, is an option when an artwork has a deckle edge or is constructed with handmade paper. A spacer within the frame should be used to keep the art from touching the glass or Plexiglas.
When framing a stretched canvas no glass or Plexiglas is required – as the canvas needs to breathe.
Large oils or acrylics on heavy‐duty stretchers do not need to be framed. The canvas should be stapled on the back and the edge should be painted.

Weight
2D and 3D work cannot weigh more than 100 lbs.•

Sculpture
Sculptures can be displayed on pedestals provided by the HCA.

Fibers/Quilts
Quilts and other fiber work should include a sleeve or other place for your hardware, and be ready to hang.

Artist Opportunities

The HCA Gallery mounts 9–12 exhibitions per year, each of which is on view from four to eight weeks. New group exhibition opportunities are considered each season, along with several shows that have become annual events, including the Arts in Bloom open juried show, the HCA Members’ juried show, and the Hopkinton High School Honors exhibit.

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Middlesex Savings Bank Holiday Card

June 1, 2026

August 28, 2026

Middlesex Savings Bank and the Hopkinton Center for the Arts are thrilled to invite artists of all ages to submit original artwork for their 2026 Holiday Card! The art submission deadline is 8/28/26.

One standout piece will be selected to grace the bank’s holiday card, which is shared with thousands of customers and business partners—a wonderful chance to showcase your creativity on a meaningful scale.

The winning artwork will also have the opportunity to hang in the HCA's Lotvin Family Gallery during the Winter Auction and Fundraiser Exhibition.

What We’re Looking For
Your submission doesn’t need to be holiday-themed. Instead, we encourage artwork that celebrates joy, family, community, and/or the beauty of the season in whatever form that speaks to you. Artwork must be of your own design; no AI-generated work will be accepted.

Current and Upcoming Exhibitions in the Lotvin Family Gallery

Arts In Bloom

May 5 to May 28, 2026

The theme for this year’s Art in Bloom is For the Birds. This phrase, commonly used as an idiom, refers to something perceived as worthless, not to be taken seriously, of no value, or only believed by the gullible. For instance, one might say, “This party is for the birds—let’s get out of here,” to express a dismissive or irreverent attitude.

Thank you to our Arts In Bloom Sponsors: Weston Nurseries and Angel's Garden Center.

Art Reception: May 8 at 6 p.m.

A Memoir in Mugs

April 28 to June 4, 2026

Memoir in Mugs is an intimate exploration of identity, resilience, and becoming. What began with a single, gifted mug—carried through seasons of motherhood, loss, and rebuilding—grew into a meditation on how stories live within ordinary objects. Each mug in this exhibition holds a poem and a moment: a memory, a fracture, a turning point. Quiet and layered, the work invites reflection and stillness, revealing how personal history can exist beyond words—and how stories themselves can become art.

Art Reception: May 15 at 6 p.m.

Curiouser and Curiouser: Artist Members of Fountain Street at HCA

June 2 to June 25, 2026

Inspired by the evocative phrase “curiouser and curiouser,” the exhibition explores themes of heightened curiosity and the experience of encountering the unexpected. While the phrase suggests an intensification of wonder, it also calls to mind the familiar image of the white rabbit, signaling moments when situations become increasingly strange, perplexing, or surreal.

Presented at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts, Curiouser & Curiouser connects Fountain Street Artists with a broader community, inviting viewers into a diverse range of artistic interpretations. The works on view examine scenarios that span from puzzling mysteries to unfolding events that challenge assumptions and defy expectations.

Through a wide array of media and perspectives, the exhibition encourages audiences to embrace curiosity and engage with art that surprises, intrigues, and provokes reflection.

Artist Reception: June 13 | 6 to 8 p.m.

Puzzled

June 30 to August 27, 2026

Featured artists in this exhibit use patterns, shapes, and numerous pieces to create unified works of art. Their creative process involves combining individual elements—each with its own size, texture, and color—to construct something greater than the sum of its parts.

Art Reception: July 10 at 6 p.m.

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