ABOUT | Rosemary Barrett Studios

ABOUT ROSEMARY

I grew up in an artistic family; my mother and my two younger sisters all chose artistic careers, my daughter continues the tradition, while my son is a musician – artistic in a different way. This artistic tradition stretches way back on my mother's side to Shem Drowne, the sculptor who created the grasshopper atop Faneuil Hall in Boston.

I look back on my own long career as filled with exploration and inspiration, and lots of very hard work that is somehow always worth it in the end. There's a joy in creation, as an artist you experience continual growth; there is always something new to learn, and I get satisfaction from overcoming the many challenges each project presents. There is also joy in passing on what I have learned through teaching others.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

CURRENTLY

2023-2025

Private and small classes in oil, acrylic, pastel and drawing in my studio, Holyoke, MA

2012-2013

Exploring Art with children R. Barrett Studios, Easthampton, MA
Bas Relief Sculpting and mold making class, Easthampton, MA
Painting Classes Country School House, Ellington, CT
New England Felting Classes Needle Felting Supplies, Easthampton, MA

2010-2012

Art Appreciation for the elderly at nursing homes in MA and CT
Owl Sculpting for teens, Snow Farms, Williamsburg, MA
Sculpting class, Easthampton, MA
Lessons in art and sewing to adults and children, Lakeville, CT
Summer art program, Marvelwood School, Kent, CT

2007-2010

Art Department, The Kildonan School, Amenia, NY
Children’s After School Art Program, Sharon, CT
Bas Relief Project, Hotchkiss School, Lakeville, CT
Bas Relief Project, Maplebrook School, Amenia, NY
Adult Painting and Sculpting Classes

2001-06

Concrete gift and Garden sculpture, designs, molds and finishing, Firelight Studios, Sharon, CT
Trompe L’ Oiel classes, Country School House, Ellington, CT

1999

Children’s program, Art Spot, Brookfield, CT

1983-1986

Leveret Elementary School and Shutesbury Elementary School, MA

1982

Greenfield Community College, Greenfield, MA

SHOWS & GALLERY AFFILIATIONS

2025 – Solo Show Stewart House, Athens, NY
2025 – Solo show. Elisse Gallery, Easthampton, MA
2020 – Solo show Stewart House, Athens, NY
2019 – aMuse Gallery, Assemblage, Chathum, NY
2019 – Solo Show, paintings, TK Home, Warren St., Hudson, NY
2016 – Solo Show, paintings, TK Home, Warren St., Hudson, NY
2015 – Solo Show, paintings, McDaris Fine Art, Warren St. Hudson, NY
2013 – Solo Show, assemblages, Wistariahurst Museum, Holyoke, MA
2012 – Solo Show ECA Gallery, assemblages, Easthampton, MA
2011-2012 – Selections Gallery, Easthampton, MA
2011 – Solo Show Sharon, CT, Historical Society, Sharon, CT
2011 – Purchases for the collection of The Granary Museum, Sharon, CT
2010-2011 – The Handback Gallery, Millerton, NY
2009-2011 – The 14th Colony Art Association, Millerton, NY, numerous shows
2009 Solo Show – Chaiwalla, Salisbury, CT
2000 – Heart Sculpture for Polich Art Foundry, Rock Tavern, NY
2000 – Sojourner Truth, marquette for Northampton, MA.
1980-1999 – Solo and Group shows: Main Street Gallery, Nantuckett, MA
2025 – Solo Show Stewart House, Athens, NY
2025 – Solo show. Elisse Gallery, Easthampton, MA
2020 – Solo show Stewart House, Athens, NY
2019 – aMuse Gallery, Assemblage, Chathum, NY
2019 – Solo Show, paintings, TK Home, Warren St., Hudson, NY
2016 – Solo Show, paintings, TK Home, Warren St., Hudson, NY
2015 – Solo Show, paintings, McDaris Fine Art, Warren St. Hudson, NY
2013 – Solo Show, assemblages, Wistariahurst Museum, Holyoke, MA
2012 – Solo Show ECA Gallery, assemblages, Easthampton, MA
2011-2012 – Selections Gallery, Easthampton, MA
2011– Solo Show Sharon, CT, Historical Society, Sharon, CT
2011– Purchases for the collection of The Granary Museum, Sharon, CT
2010-2011– The Handback Gallery, Millerton, NY
2009-2011– The 14th Colony Art Association, Millerton, NY, numerous shows
2009 Solo Show – Chaiwalla, Salisbury, CT
2000 – Heart Sculpture for Polich Art Foundry, Rock Tavern, NY
2000 – Sojourner Truth, marquette for Northampton, MA.
1980 -1999 – Solo and Group shows: Main Street Gallery, Nantuckett MA / R.K. Parker
Gallery 157 Spring, St. NY, NY / Springfield Museum of Fine Art / “30 Years of Box Constructions”, Sunne Savage Gallery, Boston, MA

AWARDS / RECOGNITION/SPECIAL PROJECTS

2001 – The White House, Washington, D.C. representative of CT / Ornament for the White House Christmas tree
2001 – The Taunton Press Award, Scan Art, Newtown, CT
2000 – Best in Show Scan Art, Newtown, CT
1995 – Award of Excellence, National League of American Pen Women
1986 – Oil Pastel Association
1967 – Full Ford Foundation Scholarship
1968 - 1969 – Worcester Art Museum Scholarship
1985-1988 – Bellport Theatre Summer Stock Musical Productions; Set painter and manager of the painting studio.

MURALS & TROMPE L'OEILE

1979-2003 – Trompe L’ Oile and Muraling R. Barrett; Artist, Color Consultant, for numerous decorators and clients in the USA and abroad.

PARTIAL CLIENT LIST:

Limited Express Corporate, Chicago, IL
Bloomingdales, Palm Beach, FL.
Gateway Theater, Bellport, NY
Mark Hessiman, Vice President, Goldenbear, Tequester, FL
Maidstone Golf Club, Easthampton, NY
Private and civic commissions in Brussels, Belgium

RADIO & TELEVISION

Sept. 1985 – Assemblage” WAMC of Amherst College, Amherst, MA
Nov. 1982 – NPR, C Kohl, WPCR, Amherst, MA
Sept, 1990 – The Sandra Lee Show: cable Long Island, “Trompe L’Oile artist Rosemary Barrett, ‘Fool the Eye Fill the Heart’”

PUBLICATIONS

2025 – The Hampshire Gazette
2019 – The Artful Mind
2011 – Gazette: “After Midnight Gallery/Studio” Opening, Rosemary Barrett and Kevin MacDonald
2009 – Millerton News: "Kildonan Teacher Donates Sculpture 'Child with Mother'"
2001 – Litchfield Times, September issue: “Painter Sculptor R. Barrett”
1999 – Newtown Bee, June issue: “A Lineage That Cannot be Denied – The art of R. Barrett” by Shannon Hicks
1997 – The Long Island Advance, September issue: “Muralist R. Barrett Creates Environments for Children”
1987 – The New York Times, November issue: “Muralist Rosemary Barrett Fools the Eye” by Diane Ketchum
1987 – Suffolk County News, September issue: “Trompe L’Oile Work on Long Island”
1982 – Valley Advocate, Amherst, MA, December issue: “Boxy Lady R. Barrett’s Assemblages”

EDUCATION

1999 – Portrait study in clay with David Gesualdi, Danbury, CT
1997 – Patina and finishing study at Tallix Foundry, Beacon, NY
1996-1999 – Apprenticeship with Greg Wyatt, Artist in Residence, Fantasy Foundation, St. John the Divine, New York, NY
1990 – Day School, Intensive Trompe L’Oiel study, N.Y., NY
1983-1985 – U. Mass, Amherst, Ma. Education department
1969 – School of the Worcester Art Museum / Clark University