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GALLERY CLOSED UNTIL 2/6

The Gallery will be closed through January.  We will reopen on 2/6 for the opening of  The 27th Children's Art Exhibition!

Position Open: Gallery Director

Position Description Gallery Director The position of Gallery Director, Hera Gallery/Hera Educational Foundation is a part-time paid position (18 hours per week, $12.10/hour). The Director reports directly to the President of the Board of Directors. This position, while an administrative position, is a creative springboard allowing a motivated individual the opportunity to contribute to the local arts community by leading a well-regarded institution. Hera encourages the gallery director to pursue his or her professional interests including associate artist membership (free) in the gallery. The gallery director may also work to develop skills in the following areas: curatorial experience and exhibition design, graphic design, professional level arts writing, website development. Qualifications: • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Excellent organizational skills • Good computer skills—proficiency in Microsoft...

Curious Surface & November Fall Fundraiser: Sat, 11/21, 5-8pm

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Saturday, November 21st, 5-8pm Curious Surface Opening Reception   & November Fall Fundraiser Join us in a night of art, food, and fun with the Hera artists of Curious Surface : Uli Brahmst, Iris Donnelly, Viera Levitt, Megan McNaught, Barbara Owen, & MJ Yeager Silent Auction of Crafts, Art,  & Local Business Goods/Services: 5-7:45 Wine Surprise Gift Bags Available All Night & The Return of the ARTIST MADE PIE LIVE AUCTION at 7PM!

Gene Robinson is exhibiting in The World’s Smallest Art Gallery* through November 2, 2015.

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                     Gene Robinson is a retired locksmith who worked at the University of Rhode Island for over 20 years.  Through the years of raising two daughters and now a grandfather of five, Gene always managed to pursue his passion for photography.  Gene began as a film photographer, but tried digital four years ago and was completely hooked.   Photographing mostly the natural world, Gene has a specific interest in birds.  He attributes this to the moments in his childhood spent with his uncle who raised homing pigeons.  His passion for the natural world shines through every photograph.  He explained that his wish is for others to see the beauty in nature that he sees. He hopes that this inspires them to get out there and experience this beauty themselves, but for those who can’t, he is happy that they can experience some of it through his photographs. I...

Broches/Pagh

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OPENING SATURDAY FROM 6-8PM! Alexandra Broches Letters and Pictures from a Box While closing her family home after her father died, Broches found a box containing more letters, photographs and documents than she had previously seen. Her father rarely spoke about the loss of his family and what had happened to this Dutch Jewish family during World War II. So began a project that continues today to construct the family narrative and reflect on the process undertaken to understand who she is and where she came from. The mysteries and memories within the box constitute the foundation of the photographs and personal reflections in this exhibition. Alexandra Broches is a fine art photographer. She lives and maintains her studio in Wakefield, Rhode Island and has been a member of Hera Gallery since 1975.  Barbara Pagh Intervals Barbara Pagh will be exhibiting a new series of prints, “Intervals”. Each one-of-a-kind print takes a tradi...

UNDER CONSTRUCTION!

heragallery.org has been undergoing a major remodel  and is now currently down as we change hosting.  STAY TUNED for the BIG REVEAL!

Artist Talk POSTPONED!

Due to a combination of illness and scheduling conflict,  we have to postpone tonight's artist talk. Join us NEXT THURSDAY at 7pm!