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Ceremonial Doors: “Nyame Biribi Wo SoroNa Ma Embeka Mensa” (“God, There Is Something In The Heavens, Let It Reach Me”) 

by Napoleon Jones-Henderson. Carved mahogany and porcelain enamel, each door 10’x5’. 1991

Commissioned by the Massachusetts Art in Public Places Program, the Division of Capital Planning and Operations, and the Massachusetts Cultural Council.


Photo of Shadows #1 by Candy Nartonis

Shadows #1

by Candy Nartonis. Silkscreen, 11"x10". 1980

Donated 2005 by the artist in conjunction with The Art Connection.


Photo of Shadows #2 by Candy Nartonis

Shadows #2

by Candy Nartonis. Silkscreen, 11"x10". 1980

Donated 2005 by the artist in conjunction with The Art Connection.


Photo of Girl in Green by Durlabh Singh

Girl in Green 

by Durlabh Singh, 22”x16”.

Donated 2005 by the artist.


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Bird-Man 

by Berta Golahny. Wood engraving, 12”x9”.

Donated 2005 by the artist in conjunction with The Art Connection.


photo of Blue Creamer by Anne Silber

Blue Creamer

by Anne Silber. 1986

Donated 2005 by the artist in conjunction with The Art Connection.


Photo of Stargazer by Anne Silber

Stargazer

by Anne Silber. Serigraph. 1987

Donated 2005 by the artist in conjunction with The Art Connection.


Intervale #1

by Irma Cerese. Acrylic, 36"x54". 1982

Donated 2005 by the artist in conjunction with The Art Connection.


Photo of In Situ #2, by Phyllis Ewen.

In Situ #2

by Phyllis Ewen. Woodcut monoprint, 30"x22". 1996

Donated 2005 by the artist in conjunction with The Art Connection.


Photo of Untitled, by Jo Ann Rothschild

Untitled

by Jo Ann Rothschild. Oil on linen, 14"x18". 2003

Donated 2005 by the artist in conjunction with The Art Connection.


Photo of Path: Sky/Ground, by Eleanor Rubin

Path: Sky/Ground

by Eleanor Rubin. Woodcut monoprint, 26'x38". 1986

Donated 2005 by the artist in conjunction with The Art Connection.


Photo of Refraction,  by Dorothy Arnold.

Refraction

by Dorothy Arnold. Mixed media on canvas, 20"x80". 2000

Donated 2005 by the artist in conjunction with The Art Connection.


Parade on Hammond Street

Parade on Hammond Street

Print, 18”x23”. A copy of the painting of the same name (1935) by Allan Rohan Crite. 

Description: Hammond Street is a street in the Roxbury section of Boston, about seven blocks from Roxbury Community College.


Untitled example of Haitian “peinture naif"

Untitled.

Interesting example of Haitian “peinture naïf.”

Donated about 2005.


Photo of Kings’ Symbols of the Kingdom of Dahomey

Kings’ Symbols of the Kingdom of Dahomey. 

Quilt, 33”x51”.

Donated 2012 by E.Ryan Clavelli.


Photo ofGeometric Pattern Donated by Judy Kahalas.

Geometric artwork

Cloth, 18”x18”.

Donated by Judy Kahalas.


Photo of Geometric Artwork

Geometric artwork

Cloth, 18”x18”.

Donated by Judy Kahalas.


Geometric Artwork

Geometric artwork

Cloth, 18”x18”.

Donated by Judy Kahalas.


photo of Untitled on loan from  Veronica McCorm

Untitled

Sand art, 19”x27”.

On loan since 2006 by Veronica McCormack.


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Horse Men 

by Sidney Hurwitz. Colored woodcut, 24"x24".

Donated 2005 by June & Arnold Judson in conjunction with The Art Connection.


Photo of Small Lanscape #1, by Judith Liberman

Small Lanscape #1

by Judith Liberman. Acrylic, 6"x9". 1980

Donated 2005 by the artist in conjunction with The Art Connection.


Photo of Small Lanscape #4, by Judith Liberman

Small Lanscape #4

by Judith Liberman. Acrylic, 6"x9". 1980

Donated 2005 by the artist in conjunction with The Art Connection.


Photo of Ci Wara Antelope Headdress

Ci Wara Antelope Headdress

Carved wood with metal, 37”. African artifact

collected by Genevieve McMillan. 


Wooden Stool in the Form of an Animal from Dogon

Wooden Stool in the Form of an Animal  from Dogon. 

Carved wood, 8”x25”. African artifact

collected by Genevieve McMillan. 


Photo Standing Female Figure from Bamana (Bambara)

Standing Female Figure from Bamana (Bambara). 

Note: the Bamana people are from Mali

Carved wood, 42”. African artifact, collected by Genevieve McMillan. 


Photo of Animal Mask from Bobo

Animal Mask from Bobo

Note: the Bobo people live in Burkina Faso and Mali.

Carved wood, 22”. African artifact, collected by Genevieve McMillan. 


Photo of Kpan Pre Mask.

Kpan Pre Mask

Carved wood, 15”. African artifact

Collected by Genevieve McMillan. 


Wooden Animal Mask from Bobo

Wooden Animal Mask from Bobo. 

Note: the Bobo people live in Burkina Faso and Mali.

Carved wood, 27”.

African artifact, collected by Genevieve McMillan.


Photo Wooden Rabbit Mask from Kuramba, West Africa

Wooden Rabbit Mask from Kuramba, West Africa. 

Carved wood, 51”.

African artifact, collected by Genevieve McMillan.


photo of Untitled, by Reba Stewart

Untitled

by Reba Stewart.

Pen and Ink, 15”x20”.


Photo of Untitled, by Reba Stewart

Untitled

by Reba Stewart.

Watercolor, 17”x22”.


Photo of San Juan Bay, (1969), by Reba Stewart.

San Juan Bay, (1969)

by Reba Stewart.

Color Pen and Ink, 17”x22”.


Photo of Survivor, (1991) by Ellen Sperling

Survivor

by Ellen Sperling. 1991

Sculpture, steel, branches & paper, 90"x76"x42".

Donated 2005 by the artist in conjunction with The Art Connection.


Photo of Dark Wall, (1990) by Suzanne Hodes

Dark Wall, (1990)

by Suzanne Hodes. 1990

Oil & mixed media, 30"x40".

Donated 2005 by the artist in conjunction with The Art Connection.


Photo of Capriccio/Schwelm, (2005) by Irma Cerese

Capriccio/Schwelm

by Irma Cerese. 2005

Acrylic collage, 12"x12".

Donated 2005 by the artist in conjunction with The Art Connection.


Photo of Glass of Water, (1988) by Aaron Fink.

Glass of Water

by Aaron Fink. 1988

Oil on canvas, 84”x60”.

Donated 2005 by Stephen Rosenfeld in conjunction with The Art Connection. 


Photo of In the Book of Life, by Jo Ann Roth

In the Book of Life

by Jo Ann Rothschild. 1999

Mixed media on canvas, 92"x136".

Donated 2005 by the artist in conjunction with The Art Connection.


Photo of Queen Anne's Lace, (2000) by Nancy Webb

Queen Anne's Lace

by Nancy Webb. 2000

Woodcut on mulberry paper, 45"x13".

Donated 2005 by the artist in conjunction with The Art Connection.


Photo of Wellfleet Grasses , (2000) by Nancy Webb

Wellfleet Grasses

by Nancy Webb. 2000

Woodcut on mulberry paper, 46"x11".

Donated 2005 by the artist in conjunction with The Art Connection.


Photo of Tumi Peru.

Tumi Peru

 28”x16”.

Donated by Barbara Greene and Patrick L.N. Seyon in loving memory of Karron Harris.


Photo of Root by Stephen Hamilton

Root 

by Stephen Hamilton.

56”x46”.

On Loan by the artist since 2011.


Photo of Woman With Jug, (1985) by Durlabh Singh

Woman With Jug

by Durlabh Singh. 1985

Oil on paper, 15"x10".

Donated 2005 by the artist in conjunction with The Art Connection.

Note: The artists retain copyright of all images. No image may be reproduced without the express permission of the artist.


First Floor

Photo of Reflection, (2005) by Jessica Burko

Reflection

by Jessica Burko. 2005

Inkjet print, 17"x21".

Location: Between Rooms 103-105

Donated 2012 by the artist in conjunction with The Art Connection. 


Photo of On/Off, (2008) by Eleanor Elkin

On/Off

by Eleanor Elkin. 2008

Hand woven tapestry,12"x14".

Location: Between Rooms 103-105

Donated 2012 by the artist in conjunction with The Art Connection.


Photo of Jamaica Pond Color Memory Mosaic

Jamaica Pond Color Memory Mosaic,

by Karen Ann Victoria O'Brien. Acrylic on canvas, 24"x48".

Location: Outside of bookstore

Donated 2012 by the artist in conjunction with The Art Connection.


Photo of Man in Shabeen. Joburg by Michael Rizzo.

Man in Shabeen. Joburg

(2010) by Michael Rizzo. Photograph, , 15"x15".

Location: Group Study Room

Donated 2012 by the artist in conjunction with The Art Connection. 


[[Not pictured]] 

Rhino

by John Guthrie. 2001

Acrylic on paper, 30"x22".

Location: Left of Room 127


Photo of Foreign Intrigue, (1988) by Anne Silber

Foreign Intrigue

by Anne Silber. 1988

Serigraph, 18"x24".

Location: Right of Multicultural Institute Room 130

Donated 2012 by the artist in conjunction with The Art Connection. 

Note: The artists retain copyright of all images. No image may be reproduced without the express permission of the artist.


Second Floor

Photo of Window of Opportunity. Boston, MA.,(2005)

Window of Opportunity. Boston, MA.

by Gretchen Ann Graham. 2005

Photograph. RC archival silver gelatin print., 2005, 14"x11 ".

Location: Over water fountain 2nd floor west

This boy in the photo was late for school one day and was locked out. The photographer caught him making this humorous entrance.

Donated 2012 by the artist in conjunction with The Art Connection. 


Photo of Indian Corn (1973) by Susan Schwalb

Indian Corn

by Susan Schwalb. 1973

Watercolor, ink on paper, 18"x24".

Location: Across from Library computer room

Look for the profile of an Indian at right side of the corn plant. 

Donated 2012 by the artist in conjunction with The Art Connection. 


Photo of Cake Pan by Ken Beck.

Cake Pan

by Ken Beck.

Lithograph, 12"x16".

Location: Outside Library entrance

Donated 2012 by the artist in conjunction with The Art Connection. 


Photo of Introspective by Dorothy Uhlig Green

Introspective

by Dorothy Uhlig Green.

Oil, 26"x21 ".

Location: Outside Library entrance

Donated 2012 by the artist in conjunction with The Art Connection. 


Photo of Untitled (Three Adults & Child).

Untitled (Three Adults & Child).

Oil, 28"x22".

Location: Pillar right of Library entrance

Donated 2012 by Hans & Herta Loeser in conjunction with The Art Connection 


Photo of (City of) Acre Reflection (#401)

(City of) Acre Reflection (#401)

(1978) ,by Judith Liberman.

Acrylic, 9"x12".

Location: Right of East stairway

Donated 2012 by the artist in conjunction with The Art Connection 


Photo of Alter G. Copan (1984) by Rick Harlow

Alter G. Copan

by Rick Harlow. 1984

30”x36”. 

Location: Room 207Q

On loan from Rudy Kikel. 


Photo of Whole Field Burning by Peter HoyleWhole Field Burning

by Peter Hoyle.  1989-1990

36”x120”. 

Location: Library

On loan by Rudy Kikel. 


Photo of Untitled by Reginald Gee

Untitled

by Reginald Gee.

Craypas on paper, 17"x18".

Location: Outside of Math Lab Room 206 

Donated 2012 by Harriet Finkelstein in conjunction with The Art Connection 


Photo of Rose Quartz by Chalda Maloff

Rose Quartz

by Chalda Maloff.

Digital painting, 10"x14".

Location: Left of Language Lab

Donated 2012 by the artist in conjunction with The Art Connection 


Photo of Evening (2006) by Faith Hyde

Evening

(2006) by Faith Hyde .

Mixed media on paper, "11 x 11".

Location: Across from Writing Center

Donated 2012 by the artist in conjunction with The Art Connection 


Photo of Pom Pom on Commonwealth, by Faith Hyde

Pom Pom on Commonwealth

by Faith Hyde. 2009

Mixed media on paper,, "11x11".

Location: Across from Writing Center

Donated 2012 by the artist in conjunction with The Art Connection 


Photo of Today, (2009) by Faith Hyde

Today

(2009) by Faith Hyde .

Mixed media on paper, "11x11".

Location: Across from Writing Center

Donated 2012 by the artist in conjunction with The Art Connection 


Photo of Running, (2009) by Faith Hyde

Running

(2009) by Faith Hyde.

Mixed media on paper, "11x11".

Location: Across from Writing Center

Donated 2012 by the artist in conjunction with The Art Connection 


Photo of Out Front, (2011) by Faith Hyde

Out Front

by Faith Hyde. 2011

Mixed media on paper, 12"x12".

Location: Across from Writing Center

Donated 2012 by the artist in conjunction with The Art Connection 


Photo of Wandering (2011) by Faith Hyde

Wandering

by Faith Hyde. 2011

Mixed media on paper, 12"x12".

Location: Across from Writing Center

Donated 2012 by the artist in conjunction with The Art Connection 

Note: The artists retain copyright of all images. No image may be reproduced without the express permission of the artist.


Third Floor

Photo of Hingham Marsh, (1988) by Leslie Miller

Hingham Marsh

by Leslie Miller. 1988

Oil, 16”x20”.

Location: Around corner from West stairs

Donated 2013 by the artist in conjunction with The Art Connection 


Photo of Orange Montage, (2009) by Mark Peterson

Orange Montage

by Mark Peterson. 2009

Photograph, 25”x35”.

Location: Outside West elevator

Donated 2013 by the artist in conjunction with The Art Connection 


Photo of Erice, by Caroline Di Nunzio

Erice

by Caroline Di Nunzio.

Mixed media, 33”x30”.

Location: Across from Room 338

Donated 2013 by the artist in conjunction with The Art Connection 


Photo of Persimmon in a Black Bowl, by Anne Silber

Persimmon in a Black Bowl

(1993) by Anne Silber.

Serigraph, 26”20”.

Location: Across from Room 326

Donated 2013 by the artist in conjunction with The Art Connection 


Photo of Puzzle, (2009) by Hope Ricciardi

Puzzle

(2009) by Hope Ricciardi.

Oil on canvas, 30”x30”.

Location: Around corner from East elevator

Donated 2013 by the artist in conjunction with The Art Connection


Photo of Heart I, (2012) by Eva Kaniasty

Heart I

by Eva Kaniasty.  2012

Photograph, 17”x13”.

Location: Around corner from East elevator

Donated 2013 by the artist in conjunction with The Art Connection 


Photo of Woods in Autumn, (1968) by Edward Glannon

Woods in Autumn

by Edward Glannon. 1968

Watercolor, 14”x21”.

Location: Across from Bulletin Board, East Wing

Donated 2013 by Thomas Glannon & Patricia Wiley in conjunction with The Art Connection 


Photo of The Road Out, by Frances K. Grossman

The Road Out

(1999) by Frances K. Grossman.

Oil on canvas, 18”x24”.

Location: Left of Room 307

Donated 2013 by the artist in conjunction with The Art Connection 


Photo of Amazing Grace, by Walter Silva

Amazing Grace

by Walter Silva.

Photograph, 13”x9”. 

Location: Right of Fire alarm, East Wing

Donated 2013 by Louise Silva.


[[Not pictured]] 

Study #12

by Susan Schwalb. 1997

Acrylic, gold leaf on wood, 8”x10”.

Location: Right of Room 345

Donated 2013 by the artist in conjunction with The Art Connection 

Note: The artists retain copyright of all images. No image may be reproduced without the express permission of the artist


Fourth Floor

Photo of Fall Refliction 2012, by Henry Olds

Fall Refliction 2012

(2012) by Henry Olds. 2012

Photographic Montage Print, 13”x19”.

Location: Across from Room 453

Donated 2013 by the artist in conjunction with The Art Connection 


Photo of Street Sweeper (China), by Rebecca Brown

Street Sweeper (China)

(2007) by Rebecca Brown.

Photograph, 15”x12”.  

Location: Right of Room 448

Donated 2013 by the artist in conjunction with The Art Connection. 


Photo of Bulls Eye,  by Julie Angela Theresa

Bulls Eye

by Julie Angela Theresa. 2007

Oil on paper and canvas, 36”x36”.

Location: Around corner from East stairs

Donated 2013 by the artist in conjunction with The Art Connection


Photo of Phillip, by Walter Silva

Phillip

by Walter Silva.

Photograph, 7”x9”. 

Location: Left of Room 406

Donated 2013 by Louise Silva.


Photo of Untitled, by Walter Silva

Untitled

by Walter Silva.

Photograph, 5”x7”. 

Location: Left of Room 406

Donated 2013 by Louise Silva.


Photo of Seeing Double, (2005) by Susan Collings

Seeing Double

by Susan Collings. 2005

Photograph, 15”x18”.

Location: Left of Room 404

Donated 2013 by the artist in conjunction with The Art Connection. 


[[Not Pictured]] 

Magical Visions: Li River #8

(2005) by Prilla Smith Brackett.

Waterbased carborundum collograph, 24”x35”.

Location: Outside West elevator

Donated 2013 by the artist in conjunction with The Art Connection. 


[[Not Pictured]] 

Birds-Kenya

by Nita Goldstein. 1966

Photograph, 13”x14”.

Location: Across from Room 411

Donated 2013 by the artist in conjunction with The Art Connection. 


[[Not Pictured]] 

Kite

(1988) by Rick Tunkel.

Collage, handmade paper, 14”x14”.

Location: Outside East elevator

Donated 2013 by Timothy Burgers in conjunction with The Art Connection 


[[Not Pictured]] 

Small Worlds 1

by Adria Arch.

Acrylic on paper, 12”x11".

Location: Right of fire sign, East Wing

Donated 2013 by the artist in conjunction with The Art Connection 

Note: The artists retain copyright of all images. No image may be reproduced without the express permission of the artist.