A Charles River Journey

The Dedham Art Association and the Wellesley Society of Artists, in collaboration with the Charles River Watershed Association, will host New England area artists for the early 2027 exhibition, A Charles River Journey: 80 Artists, 80 Miles. The Dorothy and Charles Mosesian Center for the Arts will be the location for the exhibit from January 22 – March 12 2027.

Artists will share their visual impressions of the Charles River—from its meandering natural landscapes to the diverse communities it connects, and its vital role as both a recreational and ecological resource. Seen through the artist’s eye the flora, fauna, people, and places will be reimagined as a lasting record of the environmental and social narratives that define our time. This unique exhibition will bring together artists to foster environmental awareness and give homage to the entire river as a vital thread connecting us to nature and each other. Eighty works will be selected, representing the rich and varied life of the Charles River along its full 80-mile journey from Hopkinton to Boston.

Artists living in New England—both emerging and established—as well as students enrolled in New England universities, are invited to submit one original two-dimensional work. Accepted media include painting, drawing, mixed media/collage, and printmaking. Eighty artworks will be juried into the exhibit and eligible for over $2500 in cash awards.