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“Hockney Flowers” goes to the big city! it’s in the Cambridge Art Association’s Red Dot Small Works Sale September 20-November 13, 2025

| Sarah Connell Campbell

This incredible space in Cambridge, CAA@Canal, is hosting (and selling) a great collection of small works selected by Jurors Marc Gurton and Caitee Hoagland.

CAA’s Canal Gallery is by appointment only so please visit their page to get more details about how to see the work for sale. A word to the wise – this section of Cambridge is under major construction and I strongly recommend taking the T to the Kendall Station and walking over.

The Cambridge Arts Alliance has two other spaces that are open to the public without an appointment:

The Katherine Schultz Gallery at 25 Lowell Street, open Wednesday – Friday 12-4, and Saturday 10-2.

CCA @ University Place, 124 Mount Auburn Street, open Monday – Friday 10-6, and Saturday 10-1.

“Revel in the Wisdom” wins an Honorable Mention from Falmouth Art in the Autumn Juried Exhibition, on view September 5-29, 2025

| Sarah Connell Campbell

I am so pleased not just to be accepted into this lovely show but to have earned an Honorable Mention for this painting inspired by the autumn light on our pond. I really do draw wisdom from the evolution of the lily pads as they make the way through the season, from bright spring green to cool teal to green gold before they sink to sleep through the winter.

Juror L. Michelle Law explains that “artworks chosen for honorable mention are each outstanding examples of work in their respective mediums and show clear thought and creative vision in their creation.”

She says this small watercolor and gouache painting has “playful color and shapes that create a wonderful rhythm.”

This is a special show for a lot of reasons, particularly because the Falmouth Garden Club is creating floral arrangements that draw on the colors of the works that appear in the show. The arranges will be on view at the opening reception on Friday, September 12, from 5-7pm. I’m looking forward to taking photos and posting them next week.

An Honorable Mention for “Inception” from the Sandwich Arts Alliance

| Sarah Connell Campbell

The June Kershaw Open Exhibit includes some extraordinary works in a variety of media, so I’m especially pleased that we earned an honorable mention in the watercolor category. As party of this juried show of 50 works selected from hundreds of entries, judge Hillary Osborn called this Inception “very innovative” – it does stray from traditional watercolor and so I’m particularly glad to be to show it and be recognized.

Thanks to the Sandwich Arts Alliance for the opportunity to submit and share this work. You can visit the show in person until September 2, 2025, at the old Sandwich Town Hall or view it online.

Visit the Sandwich Arts Alliance

“Social Distancing Persists” at the Falmouth Art Center’s Summer Juried Exhibition July 5 – 28, 2025

| Sarah Connell Campbell

If you find yourself on Cape Cod in July, there’s lots to see in Falmouth, including a great show at Falmouth Art that includes this watercolor and ink piece that’s part of my post-pandemic evolution.

“Greener pastures” wins third prize from the Rhode Island Watercolor Society

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Greener Pastures, watercolor + gouache, 2025

In addition to exhibiting art at their Pawtucket gallery, the Rhode Island Watercolor Society holds a number of online shows each year, and the current exhibit, In the City is where you can find this work.

Juror Bill Lane remarked:

“The color palette caught my attention, the drawing caught my intrigue, and the playfulness made me smile. Great depiction of a busy city scene with masterful shapes and details throughout the watercolor. What fun!!”

Bill is a master watercolorist – I’m a huge fan of his work and so pleased to be chosen from such a beautiful group of paintings in a variety of media.

“Greener Pastures” was inspired by my youth – a mashup of my love for the greens of Iowa summers, my yearning to escape to the big city, and my obsession with the Wizard of Oz.

I went through a phase, post Covid, where painting from photos or from life was challenging, and I relied on my memories and imagination to fuel my art. It was frustrating at first but I like the evolution that occurred.

“Nothing But Flowers” and “It Will Be Summer Eventually” Accepted to the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod Silent Auction on June 4, 2025

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Nothing But Flowers (2024) 21 x 15″ framed

It never gets old – the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod’s Gala and Auction is always the best way to kick off the summer, and this year they’ve accepted two of my paintings, “Nothing But Flowers” and “It Will Be Summer Eventually”. The Gala is on Wednesday, June 4, but the auction will be online – it’s live now and open for bidding.

It Will Be Summer Eventually (2025) 19.5 x 14.5″ framed

“Casting Long Shadows” accepted to the Rhode Island Watercolor Society’s Juried Show, Natural Wonders – April 26-May 23, 2025

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Casting Long Shadows, 2025

“Before humans even walked this earth, nature has been creating unmatched beauty. As the world modernizes it is important to remember the natural beauty that lies all around us, to be enjoyed and protected.”

I’m so pleased that the juror, Erin Spencer, selected my watercolor of our corner of New England to be included in the Natural Wonders show.

Opening reception at the Rhode Island Watercolor Society on Saturday, May 1 at 1pm. 831 Armistice Road, Pawtucket, RI.

It’s 12 x 18 inches, matted and framed (black), $500.

If you haven’t visited the RIWS before, it’s in a beautiful spot across the street from The Looff Carousel at Slater Park.

Exclusive Art Sale: Original Works Available Now

| Sarah Connell Campbell

I’m selling art!

Below are some thumbnails of the available pieces – all original, one-of-a-kind work. Please visit the sale page for the full selection, prices, dimensions, shipping information and more!

Go to the sale page.

Thanks for visiting!

Art Sale! “Pretty in Pink” and “Hockney Flowers” can be yours from the the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod’s Deck the Halls fundraiser.

| Sarah Connell Campbell

This small works fundraiser features some wonderful art by some of the Cape’s best. Unlike the summer auction, the art for sale is fixed priced on a buy-it-now basis. Shipping is available. The sale closes Monday, December 13, at 11:59pm.

“Hockney Flowers” watercolor on paper, 13×17.5″ matted and framed
“Pretty in Pink” watercolor + gouache + ink, 13.5×17.5 matted and framed SOLD

The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod helps working artists on Cape Cod keep working, and I’m so pleased to have two paintings in this sale. I hope you’ll take a look.