August 2012

(closed Thursday August 2, 2012)

This day grows thick as vines, and in my mind
you live in a house of strawberries,
keep warm by firefly, read by the tip of my tongue.

from Drizzle by Jenn Monroe

Keep Warm by Firefly
Exhibition and Readings by Faculty from
Chester College of New England

On Friday, May 18, 2012, at 6:10pm, an email was sent to the Chester College community from the college’s president and chairman of the board of trustees announcing the school’s immediate closing. The email discussed the college’s insurmountable financial difficulties and applauded the efforts of the faculty, staff, and students. The story played out in the press as yet another unfortunate casualty in this dire economy.

In truth, the only thing that was insurmountable was the administration’s stance that the college was not viable. As one of the only institutions in the country to offer a BA in the creative arts, Chester College was not for everyone. It was, however, home to those who found themselves drawn there to practice and share their craft. Even a fleeting glance would have shown a novice eye something special was happening on that campus. Luckily that “something” is housed inside the creative drive of every student, graduate, and former faculty member and not the buildings at 40 Chester Street.

The phrase “keep warm by firefly” is perfect and improbable – romantic in every sense – and as such, reflects the spirit of Chester College. This exhibition offers a glimpse at the intangible thread that connects those who were part of this community of artists, writers, and thinkers.

Work by:
Edward Stapel, Luke Buffenmyer, Jay Bordage, Melissa Boyajian, Darrell Matsumoto, Meghan McNaught, Christina Pitsch

Readings by:
Chris Anderson, Tim Horvath, Jenn Monroe, and Eric Pinder

NKG invites you to join us for this event celebrating the work and comraderie of a group of artists and writers commemorting their time at Chester College, NH. Chester closed its doors this year, sadly a great loss to creative thinking. We invite you to share some time with us this first week of August. Reception is Friday August 3, 2012, 5-8 pm. (Closed Thursday Aug 2, 2012)

Photos of exhibition by Ed Stapel

NKG July 28- August 4, 2012

Wednesday and Saturday August 1 and 4, 11am- 4pm

Friday August 3, 2012, 2 - 8 pm
Opening Reception Friday August 3, 2012 5-8 pm
NK Gallery
450 Harrison Avenue #61
Boston MA 021118
Gallery hours Wed- Sat 11am – 4pm