The Alchemy of Art and Play

The Alchemy of Art and Play

February 6 – March 1, 2026
Opening First Friday: February 6, 5–8:30 PM
Closing Reception & Artist Talk: March 1, 3:30–5:30 PM
TAG Art Gallery | Boston, SoWa Arts District

The Alchemy of Art and Play is a two-part exhibition featuring rotating TAG-selected artists across February and March. The show explores creativity, play, and perception as powerful forces for connection, learning, and imagination.

Through interactive, tactile, and thought-provoking works, the exhibition invites visitors to slow down, engage the senses, and rediscover the joy of experimentation. Curated by Claudia Fiks, this ongoing series reflects the deep relationship between art, play, and the brain—highlighting how curiosity, rhythm, and intuitive making shape creative thought.

Originally launched in 2023, the exhibition returns to TAG in an expanded format, introducing new artists each month and encouraging dialogue, participation, and discovery through artist talks, workshops, and live demonstrations.

Participating Artists:

Amalia Tagaris, Angelique Luro, Barbara Fletcher, Cathy Weaver Taylor, Dan Foran, Dina Mordeno, Edward Rocha, Fernando Fula, Francine Zaslow, Joe Sikes, Jamaal Eversley, Joshua Diperri, Kat Masella, Katren Cleo, Kris Laping, Lisa Penny, Matthias Lupri, Michele Nathalie Bourthoumieux Pim, Paola Bidinelli, Paula Borsetti, Raquel Fornasaro, Randa Dubnick, Ron Roberge, Samantha Paris Estes, Sherwin Long, Simone Scholes, Warren Mather

Related Program

Virtual Talk: Intuition and Structure
Tuesday, February 24, 6:30 PM
With Sage Brousseau (Senior Art Educator, Boston Children’s Museum) and Laura Petrovich-Cheney
A conversation on balancing intuition and structure through pattern, rhythm, and repetition—exploring how frameworks like quilting and weaving support creative freedom.

Location

460C Harrison Ave, Unit 2C, Boston (SoWa)
Hours: Wed–Sun, 11 AM–5 PM or by appointment
Contact: claudia@newenglandartcenter.com | 774-551-6824

TAG is home to over 100 member artists and presents contemporary exhibitions year-round, with a strong online presence on ARTSY.