October 3, 2025 | Two Part Inventions – The works of Debora Muhl and Barbara Lee Smith | Opening Reception at Gravers Lane Gallery Talks from the artists of “Two Part Inventions” – Barbara Lee Smith & Deborah Muhl, two fiber artists and masters of their materials.
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Calliope + Material Memory Artist Talks
September 5, 2025 | “Calliope” Opening Reception at Gravers Lane Gallery Talks from the artists of “Material Memory” – Barbara Straussberg & Lisa Belsky, as well as Lisa & Scott Cylinder, the artists of “Calliope”
Material Memory + In Motion Artist Talks
On August 2, 2025, Gravers Lane Gallery hosted artist talks from the artists of “Material Memory” – Barbara Straussberg & Lisa Belsky, as well as Ellyse Bendillo & Kate Dannenberg of Night Shift Studio, co-curators of “In Motion” a jewelry invitational exhibition.
The Nature of Art
A collaboration between the Whitemarsh Foundation and Gravers Lane Gallery to benefit the Dixon Meadow Preserve.Whitemarsh Foundation is dedicated...
TWO PART INVENTIONS ARTIST TALKS
October 3, 2025 | Two Part Inventions – The works of Debora Muhl and Barbara Lee Smith | Opening Reception at Gravers Lane Gallery Talks from the artists of “Two Part Inventions” – Barbara Lee Smith & Deborah Muhl, two fiber artists and masters of their materials.
Calliope + Material Memory Artist Talks
September 5, 2025 | “Calliope” Opening Reception at Gravers Lane Gallery Talks from the artists of “Material Memory” – Barbara Straussberg & Lisa Belsky, as well as Lisa & Scott Cylinder, the artists of “Calliope”
Material Memory + In Motion Artist Talks
On August 2, 2025, Gravers Lane Gallery hosted artist talks from the artists of “Material Memory” – Barbara Straussberg & Lisa Belsky, as well as Ellyse Bendillo & Kate Dannenberg of Night Shift Studio, co-curators of “In Motion” a jewelry invitational exhibition.
Chestnut Hill Businesses Launch a “First Friday” Movement
Join us for Arts & Eats – First Fridays in Chestnut Hill!
Date & Time | Every First Friday of the Month!
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2025 FOUNDATIONS Fair | Artsy
A curated digital showcase dedicated to championing emerging artists. Running from July 14 to August 8, 2025, this prestigious event highlights forward-thinking galleries committed to shaping the future of contemporary art.
Barbara Heinrich Jewelry Preview
Join us for a rare opportunity to meet the internationally acclaimed jeweler Barbara Heinrich in a private, one-on-one appointment. Experience her newest collection, inspired by the vivid colors and natural forms of Sri Lanka, including luminous seaweed-inspired designs. Gravers Lane Gallery customers will have the opportunity to work directly with Barbara to explore her full collection or transform your own gemstones into bespoke creations.
Lanny Bergner Artist Talk
June 12, 2025, at InLiquid Gallery, Lanny Bergner presented an insightful artist talk to coincide with the opening reception of his exhibition The Luminous Forest (June 6 – 28, 2025). Presented in partnership with Gravers Lane Gallery, the event offered an intimate glimpse into Bergner’s evolving fiber and metal‑mesh practice.
Mary A. Jackson Basket Acquired by Museum of International Folk Art
Gravers Lane Gallery is pleased to announce the placement of a Mary A. Jackson’s Journey Basket I, sweetgrass, palmetto & pine needles, 16” x 10” x 9”, into the permanent collection of the Museum of International Folk Art in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Echoes in Thread Artist Talks
On June 6, 2025, Gravers Lane Gallery hosted artist talks with Agathe Bouton and Polly Barton, who are both part of our group exhibition, Echoes in Thread, which explores the interplay of heritage, materiality, and artistic interpretation.
In these talks, Bouton and Barton shared about both the processes used to create their work, as well as the concepts and traditions behind the pieces. Thank you to both Agathe and Polly for giving these lovely artist talks and giving our audience a deeper insight into their work!
Kelly Dzioba Artist Talk
On April 4, 2025, Gravers Lane Gallery hosted an artist talk with Kelly Dzioba, whose exhibition A Romance in Lower Mathematics invites viewers into a world where repetition becomes revelation. Drawing inspiration from the 1965 animated short The Dot and the Line, Dzioba’s work explores the moment when individual gestures—twists, knots, and connections—accumulate into something greater than their sum.
During the talk, Dzioba spoke about her process-driven practice using party bead necklaces to build mesmerizing textile forms that blur the line between craft and fine art. With humor, intellect, and emotional resonance, she revealed how her minimalist and geometric works are not only about structure, but also about connection—between materials, ideas, and people.
Mary A. Jackson In Conversation
As part of Mary's current exhibition, we hosted a virtual artist conversationArtist |Mary A. Jackson Exhibition |South Carolina Sweetgrass Baskets...
Gravers Lane Gallery Featured on CBS News
Chloë Le Pichon, Gallery Director, discusses the exhibitions currently on view during Chestnut Hill's Fall for the Arts FestivalExhibitions | Fiber...
Cynthia Friedman Acquired by the The Fuller Craft Museum
made possible by the generous donation of a GLG patronCynthia Friedman (1955-2023) Moroccan Blue Men, 2016-2017 Ombre silk charmeuse, cotton...
Yvonne P. Bobrowicz Acquired by the The Fuller Craft Museum
made possible by the generous donation of a GLG patronYvonne Pacanovsky Bobrowicz (1928 – 2022) OPPOSITES ATTRACT, 1984 Knotted translucent...