• September "Assisi International Contemporary Art Exhibition 2020" Virtual followed by Exhibit in Assisi, Umbria, Italy (more info, links to come)

    September  "Assisi International Contemporary Art Exhibition 2020" Virtual followed by Exhibit in Assisi, Umbria, Italy (more info, links to come)
  • National Association of Women Artists - South Carolina Chapter Museum of Art SC FL MA Chapters |https://nawasc.org/|

    National Association of Women Artists - South Carolina Chapter  Museum of Art SC FL MA Chapters |https://nawasc.org/|
  • Spring into Summer, May 1- June 19th, 2020 New York Public Library

    Spring into Summer, May 1- June 19th, 2020 New York Public Library

    Glorious days of Spring! Nature in bloom. Burbling fountains. Playful times. Merriment. What dreams are made of…. The 53rd Street Library in Manhattan (across the street from the famed Museum of Modern Art) hosts NAWA’s Members-only Springtime exhibit.

    Artists’ Talk (free to the public): date and time TBA

    https://www.thenawa.org/event/spring-into-summer/

  • Recent Art Placements

    Recent Art Placements

    Recent art placements in the Boston Area facilitated by the Art Connection of Boston, MA, include several placements in Boston, Brighton, Waltham and Lynn Massachusetts.

  • Art of the Story at the Grand Central Library, New York Public Library

    Art of the Story at the Grand Central Library, New York Public Library

    "Fairy Tale of Ginestrelle" (Umbria, Italy) will be exhibited in the Art of the Story: Expanding the Narrative to be held at the Grand Central Library, New York Public Library, 135 East 46th Street, NYC.

    EXHIBITION DATES: October 15, 2018-January 2, 2019

    RECEPTION: Saturday, November 3, 2018, 12 noon-3pm

  • National Association of Women Artists 129th Annual Members Show

    Janel will be exhibiting at the 129th Annual Members’ Exhibition October 6–18, 2018 at 195 Chrystie Street, (104 South Gallery), New York, NY 10002

    National Association of Women Artists

  • Charles River Health Care, Waltham, MA

    Five of Janel's paintings have been selected for placement in the new offices of Charles River Health Care in Waltham, Massachusetts, facilitated by the Art Connection in Boston, Massachusetts.

  • National Association of Women Artists

    I am honored to hear that I have been accepted as a member to the National Association of Women Artists based in New York, the oldest Women's Art Organization in America. I will be participating in a show of New Members in the fall.
    National Association of Women Artists

  • Blue Hills Trailside Museum

    Blue Hills Trailside Museum

    April Showers & May Flowers: New England Reborn
    March 17 - June 24, 2018

    Intricately-woven bird nests. Cloud-reflecting puddles. Gently budding branches. Vibrant flowers. A sun-drenched trail. Colors, life and light abound. The ground smells rich, waters thaw and the air is loud with bird’s song.

    Spring certainly is a season of joyful rebirth throughout New England. What wonderful natural images come to mind when you think of the spring season?

    In this exhibition, a group of 19 artists show their works which depict, or are inspired by, a New England spring. Images feature various mediums including watercolors, oil paintings, photography, and collage.
    Participating Artists

    Kathleen Cote • Erica Nazzaro • Dave Pellegrini • Janel Houton • Jennifer O’Keefe • Jen Rose • Cynthia McDonough • Janet DeLonga • Brad Dinerman • Barbara Ellen Watkins • Leah Romig • Kenneth B. Cohen • Barney Levitt • Elizabeth Golz Rush • Beth Neville • Darlene Ann Bradlee • JoAnne Chittick • Linda Crockett • Helen Lozoraitis
    Opening Reception
    Wednesday, May 2, 6:30 pm
    (Please RSVP to lbastable@massaudubon.org)

    Gallery Information

    The Gallery is located inside the visitor center of Blue Hills Trailside Museum.
    Gallery Hours

    December-March: Thursday-Sunday, 10 am-4:30 pm
    April-November: Tuesday-Sunday, 10 am-5:00 pm
    Contact Information

    For questions or more information, please call 617-333-0690 or email bluehills@massaudubon.org.

  • Talking Writing Magazine - Science & Society 2018

    Talking Writing Magazine - Science & Society 2018

    A number of my artworks are featured in the current issue of Talking Writing www.talkingwriting.com

  • Collections News

    Collections News

    Four of Janel's paintings have been selected for permanent placement at the non profit organization Friendship Works in Boston, facilitated by the Art Connection.

  • Climate Change Art Exhibit, University of Massachusetts

    Climate Change Art Exhibit, University of Massachusetts

    Janel will be exhibiting her Climate Change / Environmental Art at the Citizens' Climate Lobby 2018 Northeast Regional Conference

    Saturday, March 17, 2018 9:00 PM
    Sunday, March 18, 2018 10:00 PM

    University of Massachusetts - Amherst UMass Amherst Campus Center Amherst, MA 01003

  • Art Gallery Le Logge, Assisi, Umbria, Italy, December 2017

    Art Gallery Le Logge, Assisi, Umbria, Italy, December 2017

    Curated by Arte Studio Ginestrelle – art catalogues designed and published by Open Road Creations

    Disciplines: Literary, visual and performing arts, Design_Architecture

    Opening reception on Friday, 1st December 2017, 5 pm

    Art Gallery Le Logge, Assisi, Italy

    The exhibition will run until 8th December 2017

    Featured artists and writers:

    Sevda Alizadeh (Iran/The Netherlands) Brent Armendinger (United States) Reynard Bargmann (The Netherlands)
    Victoria Bilogan (Ukraine/Australia) Charles Black (United States) Mary Blatherwick (Canada) Janet Braun-Reinitz (United States) Lily Brown (United States) Liz Caffin (Australia) Vincent Caranchini (United States) Lucie Chan (Guyana/Canada) Keith Chidzey (Australia) Rodrigo de Toledo (Brazil/United States) Nadia DeLane (United States)
    Rosa Daniela Diaz (Uruguay/Australia) William Dickinson (United States) Ellequadro Documenti (Italy) Reed Evans (United States) Cinzia Fiaschi (Italy) Lynda Frese (United States) Melissa Gaudet (United States) Denise Gracias (Canada) Indigo Hanlee (Australia) Clare Louise Harmon (United States) Elizabeth Heyman (United States) Jane Heyman (United States) Michael Thomas Hill (Australia) Janel Houton (United States) Henry James Jochum (United States) Astrid Kensinger (United States/Singapore) Tatiana Kolupaeva (Russia) Joan Larkin (United States) Dongeun Lee (South Korea/United Kingdom) Sami Liuhto (Finland) Gerry Lynch (Ireland) Virginia Mallon (United States) Sarah Maple (United Kingdom) Martha McInnis (United States) Anne Murray (Ireland/United States) Ekaterina Nekipelova (Russia) Loreal Prystaj (United States) Catherine Reeves (United States) Dave Reinitz (United States) William Root (United States) Cathy Rose (United States) Carla Rump (The Netherlands) Lisa Solberg (United States) Aremy Stewart (United States) Mary Stewart (United States) Lisa Stybor (Germany) Roberta Pyx Sutherland (Canada) Lisa Taliano (United States) Jessica Tuckwell (Australia) Elly-Louise Tyquin (Australia) Julia Watson (United States) Marissa Weatherhead (United Kingdom) Jennifer Wiebe (Canada) Ossi Yalon (Israel)

    With special thanks to: The Council of Assisi (UNESCO World Heritage Site) – Open Road Creations – The National Association of Women Artists – Arts Council England and British Council – Chippendale world art residency – College of Fine Arts, Florida State University – Ellequadro Documenti – Emily Carr University – Nanyang Technological University – Nihil – Ohio University – Parsons, the New School – Pitzer College – Pratt Institute – Puffin Foundation – Regional Arts and Culture – The Ian Potter Cultural Trust – University of the arts London, Chelsea – University of New Brunswick – Yad Vashem

  • 3rd Annual Green Arts Festival Massachusetts College of Art October 28th, 2017

    Janel will be an exhibiting artist for a show at Mass College of Art, featuring art and activists focused on the environment.

  • Art Gallery Le Logge, Assisi, Umbria, Italy, December 2017

    Janel will exhibit her painting "Pigeon, Santa Maria Maggiore", with the Artists of Arte Studio Ginestrelle, at Art Gallery Le Logge in Assisi, the first week of December 2017

  • Art Biologic at Limner Gallery, Hudson, NY

    Janel's painting "Eastern Spadefoot Toad" was selected for the upcoming show "Art Biologic" in Hudson, New York, May 11 - June 3, 2017
    Reception: Saturday, May 13, 5-7pm. www.slowart.com

  • Arte Studio Ginestrelle, Assisi, Italy Residency 2017

    Arte Studio Ginestrelle, Assisi, Italy Residency 2017

    I am delighted to have been invited to an artist residency in Assisi, Italy at Arte Studio Ginestrelle, in August, 2017. I plan to continue to work on themes of endangered and threatened native species, as well as the legacy of St. Francis, during my residency.

  • Custom House Maritme Museum

    Custom House Maritme Museum

    Janel's painting of the Spanish Ship "El Galeon" will be one of 50 original paintings offered at the "New Perspectives Art Auction" on October 8th, at (and benefiting) the Custom House Maritime Museum, 25 Water Street, in Newburyport, Massachusetts. For tickets and more info please see http://www.customhousemaritimemuseum.org/

  • Women Artists, Writers and Poets exhibit to benefit Amirah

    Janel exhibited three paintings at the latest show of The Compassion Anthology, at Porter Mill Gallery, in Beverly MA, for the month of August. Works are still for sale with a large amount of proceeds going to Amirah, an organization that supports women rebuilding their lives from sex trafficking. Please visit www.compassionanthology.com.

  • Parallax Art Fair London

    I am exhibiting two paintings at the Parallax Art Fair in London, October 22 and 23rd, 2016. Tickets are free but limited, available via their website http://www.parallaxaf.co

  • A Quiet Enchantment - Trees of New England - Painting Exhibit

    A Quiet Enchantment - Trees of New England - Painting Exhibit

    I am exhibiting for the month of October at the Gallery at Massachusetts Audubon Habitat Wildlife Refuge in Belmont, MA. Regular gallery hours are available on their website. There is a reception on Sunday October 23rd from 1-3 pm, open to the public, all are welcome!

  • Collections News

    Collections News

    Two of Janel's paintings have been selected for placement at The Price Center in Newton, MA, facilitated by The Art Connection.

  • Parallax Art Fair London

    Janel will be exhibiting two paintings in the July 22-24th, 2016 fair in London. Tickets are free but must be arranged in advance via the Parallax website. The show is Europe's largest art and designer fair.

  • Collections News

    Collections News

    Janel's painting "Imaginary Landscape" has been has been placed by Boston's The Art Connection with the Jerimiah-Endicott Program in Dudley Square, and organization that supports single mother's with children to return to earn college degrees.

  • Talk and Exhibit Environmental Art Show Merrimack College

    Talk and Exhibit Environmental Art Show Merrimack College

    I am speaking at McQuade Library, Merrimack College in North Andover, Massachusetts for my show of Environmental Art, April 13th at 2:45 pm. The talk is called "Native Species Threatened: the Environment, Climate Change and Faith, from 1600s New England to Pope Francis". All are welcome! The exhibit will run to the end of April and is open during library hours.

  • Landscape Art Show

    Landscape Art Show

    My painting "Celebration of Spring" has received a Special Merit award in the International Landscape themed show at www.lightspacetime.com, featured for the month of April 2016.

  • Open Themed Exhibit Light Space Time Gallery

    My painting "Maine Shore" was the recipient of a Special Merit Award for the Open themed Art Show featured for the month of January at Light Space and Time Gallery online.

  • Featured Artist November 15th - December 15th, 2015

    Janel is the featured artist at the Light, Space and Time Gallery until December 15th, 2015. www.lightspacetime.com.

  • Green Arts Day at Mass College of Art, Boston

    Janel will be an exhibiting artist at Green Arts Network Day at Mass College of Art in Boston on October 16th . It's open to the public in the Pozen Center from 2-8pm - Longwood Stop on the MBTA close to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.

  • North Shore Community College Library, Danvers Massachusetts

    Janel is having a show and talk, "Native Species Threatened-
    Environmental Change, Compassion, and Consciousness", show running November 4th - November 30th, with a talk November 4th at 10:30 AM.

  • Belmont Gallery of Art 10th Anniversary Show

    Janel is exhibiting "Coast of Maine" at the 10 Year Anniversary Show at the Belmont Gallery of Art from September 24th to October 30th. There is a Gala Reception October 16th open to the public. The gallery is located in Belmont Center Belmont Gallery of Art

  • Massachusetts State House, Office of Jay Kaufman

    Janel is exhibiting a group of paintings with the theme "New England Landscapes" in the Massachusetts State House in the office of Lexington Representative Jay Kaufman, in Boston until September of 2015.

  • seARTS Art Loan Program and Show at Bass Rocks Golf Club

    "Tulum" and "Sunset at Southport Maine" were selected for the year long show opening late May 2015 at Bass Rocks Gold Club in Gloucester, Massachusetts. To learn more about the program see Art Loan Installation Day

  • Award International Landscape Art show

    Janel's painting "Plum Blossom Grove" has won a Special Merit Award in the Landscape themed art show at Light, Space and Time Gallery with guest curator Lori McNee! The show features art from artists from 19 different countries, featured for the month of May 2015 and archived on the site after, at Light Space and Time

  • Spring Show Newburyport Art Association

    Endangered Toad and American Goldfinch will be on exhibit April 3-25th at the Newburyport Art Association's Spring show, with a reception April 11th 7-9 pm. Newburyport Art Association

  • The Compassion Project

    I will be exhibiting Lost Generations, Right to Exist: Endangered Rhino and The Last Waverely Oak as part of The Compassion Project at the North Shore Community College Arts Festival from April 27 to May 13 at the Danvers, Massachusetts campus. To learn more about the project go to The Compassion Project

  • AGC Spring Art Exhibition 2015

    "Year of the Green Sheep" and "Lobster boats, Rockport, MA" will be shown at the Artists Group of Charlestown Annual Spring Art Exhibition at the StoveFactory Gallery in Charlestown, MA. Show reception is March 13, 6-9 pm, with gallery hours March 14, 15, 21, 22, 11-5 pm. Artists Group of Charlestown

  • Women's International Exhibition

    Magnolia Tree was selected for the Women's International Exhibit at Light Space Time Gallery juried by Aletta de Wal. It is featured for the month of March 2015 and archived on the site after, Light Space and Time Gallery

  • "Purple" Themed Exhibit Grace Chapel Art Gallery Lexington

    The painting "Purple Still Life" was selected for a juried "Purple" show from January 31st to March 2nd at the Grace Chapel Art Gallery in Lexington. Grace Chapel Art Gallery

  • Mass General Cancer Center Illuminations Program

    I am delighted to be exhibiting a group of paintings from February to May 2015 as a selected artist in the Mass General Hospital's Illumination's Program. Art is exhibited in the Cancer Center in Boston.Illuminations

  • Seasons International Art Exhibit January 2015

    Two of Janel's paintings were selected for the "Seasons" exhibit-with"Fall Kaleidoscope" receiving a Special Merit Award, and "Snow Shadows" in the Painting category. "Seasons" is the featured exhibit for the month of January at Light Space and Time Gallery online at www.lightspacetime.com.

  • Grace Chapel Art Gallery

    "A New Year" was selected for the juried show "Winter's Tale" opening with a reception November 22, 4-6 pm at Grace Chapel Art Gallery in Lexington, MA. The show will run until January 5th 2015. www.grace.org/artgallery

  • 2014 Fall Juried Show Newburyport Art Association October 3-25

    The paintings "Sunset at Southport Maine" and "Lobster Boats, Rockport MA" have been selected by Juror Ron Crusan, Executive Director and Curator, Ogunquit Museum of American Art, Ogunquit, ME for the fall member's exhibit at the NAA. The reception is Saturday October 4 from 7-9 pm, all are welcome. www.newburyportart.org

  • Belmont Gallery of Art, Animal Art Exhibition

    The painting "Endangered Toad" has been selected for the fall show "Animal Art" at the Belmont Gallery of Art. The show will run from September 14th to October 17th, there is a reception Friday September 19th from 5-8 pm, all are welcome.

  • Charles W. Morgan plein air painting

    I will be painting with a group of plein air painters with the National Park Service at the Charlestown Naval Yard Sunday morning July 20th to celebrate the arrival of the last American Whaling Ship the Charles Morgan; there are many events planned and all are welcome.

  • Botanicals Exhibition

    The drawing "September Sunflower" was selected for the Botanical art exhibit with the Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery featured for the month of July, including national and and international artists. www.lightspacetime.com

  • Landscape Exhibition

    The painting "Snow Dunes" was selected for the "Landscapes" exhibit featured for the month of June at the Light Space and Time Art Gallery in the Painting category. It is an international exhibit and all available at www.lightspacetime.com.

  • Artists Group of Charlestown Spring Exhibition

    The AGC will hold its annual Spring Exhibition April 11, 12 and 13th with a reception April 11th. "Old Pine, Manchester, Massachusetts" has been selected for the exhibit to be held at the StoveFactory Gallery, 523 Medford Street, Charlestown, MA.

  • All Women International Exhibition

    Sunset Southport Maine" has been selected for the "All Women Art Exhibition", in the Painting & Other Category, an international exhibit of artists from 22 different countries, featured April 2014 at the Light Space & Time Gallery.

    http://www.lightspacetime.com/all-women-art-exhibition-painting-other/

  • Spring Members Show

    Autumn, Plum Island, Newburyport, MA is being exhibited at the Newburyport Art Association 's Spring Members Open Show
    March 28 - April 19, 2014

    Media: Acrylic, Digital Art, Drawing, Fine Crafts, Mixed Media, Oil, Pastel, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, and Watercolor.

  • Tufts Harris A Berman, MD, Diversity Gallery

    I'm excited to be preparing for a solo show at Tufts Health Plan's "Harris A Berman Diversity Gallery" at their headquarters on Mt Auburn street in Watertown (MA) for the next two months. The exhibit will start early April and run until the end of May. It is normally only accessible to employees but I will have a reception for anyone interested, dates to come.

  • "Nectar" receives award in National Exhibit

    The painting "Nectar" has received an "Honorable Mention'" award in the national show "Behold the Blossom" at the Wayne Art Center in Wayne, Pennsylvania running February 9 - March 15. Thank you to juror and painter Paul DuSold!

  • Winter Juried Part II, Newburyport Art Association

    I am very pleased that two of my drawings have been selected for the Winter Juried Show part II at the Newburyport Art Association, curated by Mary Harding of the George Marshall Store Gallery in York, Maine. The show opens February 7 - March 1st. Gallery information and hours at www.newburyportart.org!

  • "Behold the Blossom" at Wayne Art Center, Wayne, Pennsylvania

    "Nectar" has been selected for the show "Behold the Blossom" at the Wayne Art Center in Wayne, Pennsylvania running February 9 - March 15. Thank you to juror and painter Paul DuSold! Please visit www.wayneart.org for times and directions.

  • Seasons International Exhibition

    The pencil drawing "Downy Serviceberry Tree, New Hampshire" was selected for the International exhibition themed "Seasons" at the Light, Space and Time Gallery at www.lightspacetime.com. The exhibit is featured for the month of January 2014 and will be listed in the archives after.

  • Winter Member's Juried Show

    "Riverside Birches-New Hampshire" has been accepted to the Winter Juried Show at the Newburyport Art Association, curated by Mary Harding of the George Marshall Store Gallery in York, Maine. The show opens January 10th and will run to February 1st, with a reception this Saturday from 7-9 pm, open to the public. Gallery information and hours at www.newburyportart.org!

  • Holiday Shows

    The paintings "American Plover", "American Crow", "American Screech Owl" and "Indigo Bunting" are exhibited at the Concord Art Association and Newburyport Art Association Holiday Shows, from December to early January 2014.

  • Fall Juried Show II, Newburyport Art Association

    My painting "Malus Domesitca" has been selected for the Newburyport Art Association's Fall Member Juried Show II, thanks to juror Lauren K. O'Neal, Director of the Lamont Gallery at Phillips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire! The show runs November 1-23rd.Newburyport Art Association

  • Horizons:Interpretations of a Landscape

    "California Forest" and "Redwoods" will be exhibited in the Artists Group of Charlestown landscape art "
    Horizons:Interpretations of a Landscape" show running from October 19-20, 26-27th, 2013. Reception is October 19 from 5-8 pm and open to the public, at the Stovefactory Gallery, 523 Medford Street, Charlestown, Ma. Artists Group of Charlestown

  • Newburyport Art Association Fall Membered Juried Show 1

    Janel's mixed media drawing "Maine Moose" was accepted to the Newburyport Art Association's Fall Member Juried Show, thanks to juror Lauren K. O'Neal, Director of the Lamont Gallery at Phillips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire! The show runs October 4 to October 26th.

  • Boston Convention & Exhibition Center Artist Show

    "Walden 3 / God is hiding in the forest" is in a group show of Charlestown artists at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. The show runs from October to January 2014 but is only open to the public for the reception- Tuesday, November 19, from 5:30-7:30 pm, all are welcome. The Art show is on Level 2-Northeast, at the Escalator / Lounge Area. There is free parking, light refreshments and a cash bar.

  • Landscapes International Exhibition

    The painting "California Forest" was selected for the "Landscapes" exhibition featured for the month of September with Light Space and Time Gallery. Landscapes Light Space Time Gallery

  • Newburyport Art Assocation Members Show Sept 13-28

    "Autumn Palette" and the mixed media drawing "Walden" will be exhibited in this show, reception Saturday September 14, from 7-9 pm. www.newburyportart.orgNewburyport Art Association

  • Art in the Park, Artists' Group of Charlestown, City Square Park September 7

    Janel is exhibiting Saturday September 7 in this year's Art in the Park in Charlestown, (Boston), MA, from 10-5:30. Rain day is Sunday September 8th. AGC

  • Botanicals Exhibit August 2013

    The painting "Peony" was selected for the International "Botanicals" themed exhibit with Light, Space and Time Gallery, featured for the month of August, in the "Paintings" category.Light Space & Time

  • Nature Show, Dedham Artist Guild June 20 - July 11, 2013

    Janel is exhibiting in this Nature themed exhibit featuring 22 Eastern Massachusetts artists, hosted at the Dedham Community Theatre and in collaboration with Dedham Civic Pride. Dedham Artists Guild

  • Prints at Fine Art America

    Janel will now be offering a limited number of artworks for sale as reproductions and cards at Fine Art America. Fine Art America

  • "SeaScapes" International Exhibit Light Space and Time Gallery

    Janel's painting "Tulum" (Tulum 4) has been selected for the current Light Space & TIme Gallery show, "SeaScapes", in the painting category which featured for the month of May, 2013. SeaScapes Painting Category, Light Space & Time

  • Ninth Annual AGC Spring Art Exhibition

    Janel's paintings "A New Year" and "Pine Refuge" have been selected by artist and juror Nancy McCarthy for the Artist's Group of Charlestown's Spring Show and StoveFactory Open Studios. The exhibit runs Friday April 12 from 6 pm - 9pm, and Saturday and Sunday April 13-14, 2013, 11 am - 5 pm. Artists Group of Charlestown

  • Green/Yellow/Blue "Thumbtack" Exhibit, Belmont Gallery of Art

    Janel will be exhibiting at the Belmont Gallery of Art in a "Thumbtack" Exhibit featuring varied visual arts media using the colors green, yellow and blue. All works will be either thumbtacked or held by clips, unframed. The exhibit runs from April 14th - May 5, 2013, with an artist's reception Friday May 3 from 6-8 pm. The gallery is located in the Town Hall Complex, at the Homer Municipal Building at 19 Moore Street, 3rd floor, in Belmont MA, 02478. Belmont Gallery of Art

  • 3rd Annual Nature Exhibition - Mixed Media

    Janel has been accepted for the second year to Light, Space & Time's "Nature" themed International Exhibit for March, 2013. This year's piece is "Maine Moose", a mixed media drawing. Light, Space and Time, Nature

  • International Exhibit, Women Artists

    Janel's painting "Unknown Theorem" was selected for the online juried exhibit in the category of Women painters, for the February Light Space and Time Gallery based in Jupiter, Florida. The exhibit will be featured for the month and archived after. Light, Space and Time Gallery

  • Midwest Veterinary Conference Art Show "Wings, Tails & Scales"

    The painting "American Crow" has been selected for 9th Annual Columbus, Ohio show "Wings, Tails & Scales", from Thursday February 21st to Sunday February 24th, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Wings, Tails & Scales: An Art Exhibition Celebrating Animals

  • Holiday Originals at the Concord Art Association

    Janel is exhibiting in the Concord Art Association's Holiday Originals Exhibition and Sale, November 29-December 20, 2012, with an open house Sunday, December 2, 2-4:00 pm. Concord Art Association

  • Countryside 2012, Light Space & Time Gallery

    The mixed media drawing "Pumpkin Harvest" has been selected in the "Countryside" themed exhibit featured this month at the Online Gallery Light Space & Time. Light Space & Time

  • 14th Painting, Drawing, Photography & Print Juried Online International Art Exhibition

    Janel has five paintings exhibiting in this online exhibit running from November 1st, 2012, showing for one year. The exhibit was curated by Professor Laurence Bradshaw from the University of Nebraska. Upstream People Gallery

  • 15 x 15 Artists Group of Charlestown 15th Anniversary Exhibit

    The painting "African Boab" will be exhibited in the show 15 x 15 at the StoveFactory Gallery in Charlestown, MA with an opening reception Friday, October 12 from 6-10, and open Oct 13, 14, 20, 21 from 11-5 pm. 523 Medford Street, Charlestown MA AGC

  • Open Theme Juried Exhibition October 2012

    Janel's painting "Higher Perspective" has been selected for Light Space & Time's "Open Themed" International Exhibition featured for the month of October, in the Painting & Other Media Category. The exhibit can be viewed via this link and will be archived after October. Open Art Exhibition

  • Botanical Art and Photography Exhibit, September 2012

    Janel's painting "Torch Azaleas" was selected for September's exhibit of international Botanical Art and Photography, at the Light Space & Time online Gallery Light, Space & Time Online Gallery

  • Artists in the Arboretum 2012: Looking Closely

    Janel's drawing "Summer Day" has been juried in the upcoming show "Looking Closely", a collaboration between Harvard University's Arnold Arboretum and Jamaica Plain Open Studios. The reception will be September 19th at 6:00 pm, and the exhibit will run from September 19th - November 18th; it is free and open to the public. The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University

  • Light Space & Time Online Gallery Animals Exhibit August 2012

    Janel's painting "Summer Tanager" has been selected for the the online international show "Animals" Light, Space and Time Gallery Animals, Painting Category

  • The Boston Globe, Sunday July 30, Globe West People and Places

    Cindy Cantrell's column has a brief story profiling Janel. Boston Globe

  • Art in the Park Saturday September 8, 2012, City Square Park Charlestown, MA

    Janel will be one of sixty artists and artisans exhibiting in the 15th Annual Art in the Park. Saturday September 8, 2012, 10:00 am - 5:30 pm. Artists' Group of Charlestown

  • Catalog published for Parallax Art Fair New York -5 August 2012

    Janel's entry "God is Hiding in the Forest" has been published in the online catalog for the upcoming Parallax Art Fair in New York. Parallax Art Fair

  • Waltham Tribune June 6, 2012 "Artist Q&A: Waltham's Janel Houton, in a New York state of art"

    An interview with Janel.
    Waltham Tribune Article

  • "Janel Houton Selected for Int'l Parallax Art Fair"

    News story at Light Space & Time Art Gallery

    www.lightspacetime.com/artist-news/jane…

  • Parallax Art Fair, New York August 3-5, 2012

    Janel has been juried in the International Parallax Art Fair: New York, the first US show for the UK based organization conceived and curated by the art historian and theorist Dr. Charles Barlow. The show will run August 3 - 5 at 82 Mercer Street, in Soho and is free to the public. www.parallaxaf.com/index.html

  • Juried Exhibit Nature, Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery

    "Big-Horned Sheep" has been selected in the Light Space & Time's Online show, "Nature", which is featured for the month of May but will accessible by archive after. Link to the show

  • Exhibition at Blitz Media May 2012

    Janel will be exhibiting 15 works of art at the corporate headquarters of marketing and media firm, Blitz, in Waltham, MA, for the month of May. www.blitzmedia.com

  • The Eighth Annual AGC Spring Art Exhibition

    Janel will be exhibiting at the Artists' Group of Charlestown Spring Art Exhibition, co-sponsored by the Charlestown Preservation Society. The exhibit will be at the StoveFactory Gallery April 27, 28 and 29th, with an opening reception Friday Evening April 27th from 6-9 pm. The StoveFactory Gallery is located at 523 Medford Street, in Charlestown. www.artistsgroupofcharlestown.com

  • Members Juried II Concord Art Association

    "Walden Sketch" was accepted in the exhibit Members Juried 2 Photography, Drawing, Mixed Media, Crafts and Graphics. The exhibit runs from February 26 - March 25, 2012, with a reception February 26th from 2 - 4pm. www.concordart.org/exhibitions/2012/mai…

  • Children's Chair Project

    Janel is participating in the Children's Chair Project, sponsored by Bette Task, with the Artist's Group of Charlestown, to support AGC and develop awareness in the community of Charlestown. Six children's chairs are being painted by AGC artists and will be showcased throughout Charletown at various locations, and then will be raffled off at the 2012 Annual Spring Show. Janel's design for her chair was inspired by the book "Napi Goes to the Mountain" by Central American authors and illustrators Antonio Ramirez, and his wife, Domi. The authors are active in working for the rights of the Native people of Mexico, especially in connection with the Zapatista movement in Chiapas.

  • Members Juried 1 Concord Art Association

    "Walden 3 / God is hiding in the forest" was accepted in the exhibit Members Juried 1 Painting and Sculpture curated by Kathleen O' Hara at the Concord Art Association. The exhibit runs from January 12 - February 19th, 2012, with a reception January 14th from 2 - 4:00 pm. www.concordart.org/exhibitions/2012/mai…

  • Open Studios, December 3 - 4, 2011

    Exhibiting in the "Small Wonders" juried show at the StoveFactory Gallery, and with the Artist's Group of Charlestown for the annual open studios.

    Artists' Group of Charlestown
    StoveFactory Gallery
    523 Medford Street
    Charlestown, MA 02129
    617.241.0130

  • Holiday Originals, Concord Art Association

    Exhibiting two art works, and jewelry. December 1- December 22
    Concord Art Association

  • "All for the PULP of it: Works on or about paper"

    Exhibiting "First Snow: Bluejay" and "Walden Sketch" in the juried Artist's Group of Charlestown Group show
    StoveFactory Gallery:
    523 Medford St. Charlestown, MA 02129
    Friday, November 4th: Opening Reception, 7-9pm
    Saturday, November 5th: Gallery open, 11am-5pm
    Sunday, November 6th: Gallery open, 11am-3pm

  • Art in the Park, Saturday, September 10, 2011

    Janel will be exhibiting with the 14th Annual "Art in the Park" show with the Artist's Group of Charlestown, at DCR's City Square Park in Charlestown, MA on Saturday, September 10, 2011, from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm.

  • Charlestown Preservation Society

    "Cambridge Church" was exhibited in a show with the Artist's Group of Charlestown for the Charlestown Preservation Society, June 23, 2011.

  • Landscapes at the Concord Free Library, August 2011

    Janel will be exhibiting in the Art Gallery at the Concord Free Public Library from August 3-September 1, 2011. There will be a reception Saturday, August 13th, from 9-1pm.

  • Janel is now a member of The Artist's Group of Charlestown

  • Artists Group of Charlestown, Annual Spring Show April 1-3, 2011

    Tulum 1 and Tulum 4 will be shown at the Spring Show at the StoveFactory Gallery, in Charlestown. Artists Group of Charlestown

  • Members Juried 1, Concord Art Association

    The painting "Himalayas" is showing at the Concord Art Association, January 8-February 6, 2011
    Members Juried I:
    Painting and Sculpture
    www.concordart.org

  • Holiday Show 2010

    "Autumn, Stonehurst" hung in the Holiday Show at the Concord Art Association for the month of December, 2010.