Name: Meet the Artists: Artist Shoeboxes 2026
Start: 2026-02-28T13:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-02-28T15:00:00-05:00
Location: ArtsWorcester

Drop in at ArtsWorcester to connect with the artists of Artist Shoeboxes.
About this Event

See this year's Artist Shoeboxes in a new light and connect with the individuals who made it come to life. Four artists -- Matthew Burgos, Ashley MacLure, Nina Medard, and Susan Swinand -- are featured in this year's showcase. Artist Shoeboxes act as mini-solo exhibitions, each with their own distinct collection.

Collections include:

Left: Days Like This, colored pencil and pastel on paper, acrylic on wood, wiring, Arduino. Right: The Artist Slumbers, colored pencil on paper, paint palettes, resin, pills, glass, metal, cotton, aventurine, spark plug, monstera, colones, camera lens

Matthew Burgos: I'm awake and I'm here. What more do you want?, mixed media exploring humanity and the self

Detail image of I.nto the Woods, assemblage, collage, ink, paint on wood

Ashley MacLure: SNUG, a collection analyzing the impact of shootings on school-age children

From left: Crossed Signals, Turning Inward, and Passing Through. Constructed from graphite on heavy-weight rag paper, mounted on foam core.

Nina Medard: Interpreting Intentionality, graphite cartoon-like drawings exploring perception and presentation

From left: Homage to the Trees, VII, and Homage to the Trees, XIII (The Preacher), constructed from wood and tree products

Susan Swinand: Homage to the Trees, geometric artworks constructed from wood and tree products

At the event, see Artist Shoeboxes with fresh eyes and learn more about each body of work straight from the artist themselves. They will be more than happy to chat about processes and their inspirations with you.

Following your RSVP, you are welcome to drop in anytime between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM that afternoon to chat with the exhibiting artists. The galleries will be open for normal hours until 5:00 PM; you are welcome to stay until then and continue browsing the exhibition by yourself, or with a group.

Light refreshments will be available at this free event. All are welcome.

Parking is available at the Worcester Public Library (McGrath) Lot, Federal Plaza Garage, Worcester Common Garage, and Pearl-Elm Garage. Metered street parking is also available. On weekends, and on weekdays after 5:00 PM, visitors may park in the Printers Building parking lot free of charge. Please do not park in the lot across the street from the Printers Building; you will be immediately towed.