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The image shows a newspaper clipping titled "Contemporary Art Society Formed In Boston." The article, dated February 17, 1930, reports that the New England Society of Contemporary Art has been organized to promote contemporary art in Boston and New England. The society aims to hold at least three exhibitions each year, featuring local and regional artists, and to maintain a permanent collection for public viewing.

The society is supported by three classes of members: (a) sustaining members who contribute significantly, (b) associate members who are friends sympathetic to the cause, and (c) students. The article also notes that the society does not yet have a permanent home but held an exhibition at the Boston Art Club from December 25th to January 18th. The board of governors and advisory board members are listed, including notable figures such as Walter H. Kilham, Charles G. Loring, and others.

The clipping is attached to a light-colored background, possibly part of a scrapbook or a file, with visible punch holes on the left side, suggesting it was stored in a binder.

The image shows a page from a newspaper article titled "Contemporary Art Society Formed in Boston." The article is dated August 14, 1927.

The article discusses the formation of the New England Society of Contemporary Art. The primary aim of this society is to promote and familiarize the public, especially in Boston and New England, with contemporary art. The society plans to organize exhibitions each year in Boston, New York, and other significant New England cities.

Three classes of membership are outlined:

1. Active members, who contribute to the working committee.
2. Associate members, consisting of friends who are in sympathy with the cause.
3. Friends, who are not members of the committee but are willing to support the society financially.

The article mentions that the society's first exhibition, held at the Magnolia Gallery, was well attended, and future exhibitions will be held at the Boston Art Club starting from December 25th to January 15th. The board of the society includes notable individuals such as Walter H. Kilham, president; John W. Trumbull, secretary and treasurer; and others like Carl G. Cutler, Andrew D. Fuller, Herbert Henry Johnson, and Frederick C. Bartlett.

The advisory board comprises figures like Robert B. Treat, Philip Schneider, Mrs. J. Montgomery Sears, and John T. Spaulding. The society aims to provide students of New England an opportunity to witness modern art, which is rarely shown in Boston.

The image contains a newspaper clipping titled "Contemporary Art Society Formed In Boston." Here is a detailed summary of the content:

Headline:

• Contemporary Art Society Formed In Boston

Main Article:

• The New England Society of Contemporary Art was formed to help acquaint the people of Boston and New England with contemporary art.
• This society is a spin-off of the Harvard Society of Contemporary Art, which was established by the Panofsky Foundation.
• The new society intends to hold at least three exhibitions annually in Boston and other important New England cities.
• The society has three classes of membership:
  1. Active members who contribute to a working fund.
  2. Associate members who support the cause financially but are not involved in the management.
  3. Friends who are sympathetic to the cause but do not contribute financially.

Organization Details:

• The society has no permanent home but has held exhibitions at various locations, including Magnolia during the summer and the Boston Art Club from December 25th to January 15th.
• The society's president is Walter H. Kilham, secretary and treasurer is Samuel B. Blumenthal, and the board includes Carl G. Cutler, Andrew D. Fuller, Herbert A. Nickerson, and Robert Bartlett.
• The advisory board consists of Philip Schneider, Mrs. J. Montgomery Sears, and John T. Spaulding.

Additional Notes:

• The clipping includes a date stamp in the top left corner, marked "Apr 11 1949," and a notation of "127" in the bottom left corner.
• The article mentions that modern art, which is now rarely shown in Boston, will be a primary focus of the society.

This clipping provides a historical snapshot of the formation and early activities of the New England Society of Contemporary Art.

The image is a news clipping from a newspaper, detailing the formation of the New England Society of Contemporary Art in Boston. Here is a summary of the article:

Headline: "Contemporary Art Society Formed In Boston"

Summary:
The New England Society of Contemporary Art has been established with the aim of promoting an understanding of contemporary art among the people of Boston and New England. The society's founding members include notable figures from the Harvard Society of Contemporary Art, the Panofsky Foundation, and the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, among others.

The society plans to organize at least three exhibitions annually in Boston, focusing on important new art forms. There are three types of membership:

1. Active Members: Those who contribute financially to the society.
2. Associate Members: Friends who support the cause but are not active members.
3. Students: Who will have the opportunity to learn about contemporary art.

The society currently has no permanent home but has organized exhibitions at places like Magnolia and the Boston Art Club. The board of directors includes Walter H. Kilham (President), Carl G. Cutler (Vice President), Andrew D. Fuller, Herbert W. Buck, and others. The advisory board consists of Frederick C. Bartlett, Robert C. Vose, Philip Schneider, Mrs. J. Montgomery Sears, and John T. Spaulding.

The article is dated April 14, 1927.

The image is a newspaper clipping from the Boston Herald dated November 12, detailing the formation of the New England Society of Contemporary Art in Boston.

Key Points from the Article:

1. Formation and Purpose:

   • The New England Society of Contemporary Art has been formed with the primary goal of familiarizing people in Boston and New England with the characteristics of contemporary or modern art.

2. Background:

   • Members of the Harvard Society of Contemporary Art, originally part of the Fogg Museum, have initiated this new organization. This Harvard group had previously been the only organization in Boston exhibiting modern art created by independent artists.

3. Importance of Modern Art:

   • The article emphasizes the importance of modern art, which is rarely displayed in Boston compared to other major cities.

4. Plans and Exhibitions:

   • The Society plans to hold a minimum of three exhibitions annually. The first exhibition is scheduled for early January at the Boston Art Club on Newbury Street.
   • An exhibition was previously held at Magnolia during the past summer.

5. Membership and Contributions:

   • The Society is inviting new members who are interested in supporting and contributing to the cause of contemporary art.
   • Contributions and memberships are open to those sympathetic to the aims of the Society.

6. Advisory Board:

   • The advisory board of the Society includes several notable individuals:
     • Walter H. Kilham, Secretary and Treasurer
     • Carl D. Cutler
     • Andrew P. Fuller
     • Henry W. Cunningham
     • Samuel A. Biggin
     • John Taylor Arms
     • Frederick C. Bartlett
     • Robert H. Ives Gammell
     • Mrs. Cornelius Stevenson
     • Mrs. John T. Spaulding
     • Philip Schnedler
     • John M. Gilchrist
     • John W. Higgins

The article encourages community involvement and support to help promote and sustain modern art exhibitions in Boston.

The image shows a typed document titled "Contemporary Art Society Formed In Boston." The document appears to be a news article or press release discussing the establishment of a new society focused on contemporary art in Boston. Key points from the document include:

• The society aims to familiarize people in Boston and New England with contemporary art.
• It plans to host exhibitions of modern art, both from existing collections and from contemporary artists.
• The society is open to both artists and non-artists who are interested in modern art.
• The society will have a permanent collection and aims to hold exhibitions each year in Boston and other New England cities.
• The society's membership includes artists, art critics, and patrons.
• The officers of the society are Charles Hopkinson (President), Carl G. Cutler (Vice-President), Andrew D. Filler (Secretary), and John T. Spaulding (Treasurer).
• An advisory committee includes notable figures such as Trout Beck, Paul J. Sachs, Bernard Berenson, and others.

The document is typed on a standard sheet of paper with three holes punched along the left side, indicating it may have been part of a binder or notebook. There are also some handwritten notes in the margin on the left side of the document.

This image presents a physical paper document with a piece of news clipping pinned or glued to it. The document is on a light beige background that shows evidence of age, such as discoloration around the edges. The news clipping is headlined "Contemporary Art Society Formed In Boston" and discusses the establishment of the New England Society of Contemporary Art for the purpose of familiarizing people with contemporary art.

The article is typewritten and looks to be from an older style of print media, indicative of the pre-digital age. There are handwritten notes in blue ink around the edges; one note seems to say "New England..." followed by something illegible, and another has a "1939" date. There are two circular punched holes on the left side, suggesting that this paper was possibly filed or stored in a binder. The top left corner of the beige background has a handwritten cursive note that is not fully readable in the image, and the bottom right corner of the clipping appears to have a fold.

This image shows a piece of paper with three hole punches along the left side, indicating that it is likely meant to be placed in a binder or a similar storage system. On this paper is a newspaper clipping titled "Contemporary Art Society Formed In Boston."

The newspaper article details the formation of the New England Society of Contemporary Art in Boston. The general purpose of this society is stated to help familiarize the people of Boston and New England with contemporary or modern art characteristics, stemming from examples found at the Harvard Society for Contemporary Art, the Fogg Art Museum, the Sackler Gallery, and the Boston Society of Independent Artists.

The article mentions that the society expects to hold exhibitions of contemporary works for the people of Boston, targeting mainly to benefit local museums and galleries which prioritize modern art, which is rarely shown in Boston at the time. An exhibition was noted to have been held in Magnolia during the summer, with scheduled displays at the Boston Art Club to follow in late January.

Several individuals are credited with efforts towards the organization of the society, including Charles Hopkinson, Harold T. Reeve, H. Richards, George H. Edgell, Samuel A. Eliot, Jr., George L. Parker, Andrew D. Fuller, Herbert T. Fowler, and Charles H. Fitch. Other noted supporters and art patrons mentioned are Paul Sachs, Theophile Schneider, Mrs. J. Montgomery Sears, and John T. Spaulding.

There is a handwritten note in pencil on the left side of the paper, which says "Addison 11-27-29."

The image shows a piece of cream-colored paper with three punched holes on the left side, indicating it might be from a binder or scrapbook. Attached to the paper is a newspaper clipping titled "Contemporary Art Society Formed In Boston." The clipping announces the formation of the New England Society of Contemporary Art, aimed at familiarizing people in Boston and New England with contemporary and modern art. It mentions plans for exhibitions, the classes of membership, funding, and the officers and advisory board members involved. There is also a handwritten note in pencil on the left side of the clipping that reads "Art News Dec. 14 1929." The page itself is otherwise blank with some minor edge wear and discoloration.

The image shows a typed document titled "Contemporary Art Society Formed In Boston". The document appears to be a news article or announcement discussing the establishment of the New England Society of Contemporary Art in Boston. Here is a detailed description:

Header and Title

• The document is titled "Contemporary Art Society Formed In Boston", printed in bold at the top.
• The text is typed on a light-colored sheet of paper, likely from an old newspaper or publication.

Content Overview

The article provides details about the formation of the society and its objectives:

Introduction

• The society was organized with the purpose of helping to familiarize the people of Boston and New England with the characteristics of contemporary or modern art.
• It aims to bridge the gap between the public and modern art, which is rarely shown in Boston.

Key Points

1. Purpose and Goals:

   • The society intends to hold at least three exhibitions each year in Boston, and if funds permit, five exhibitions.
   • Exhibitions will also be held in other important New England cities.
   • The society seeks to provide an opportunity for students of New England to learn about contemporary art movements.

2. Membership:

   • The society is composed of three classes of members:
     • (a) Active members: working artists who contribute to the society.
     • (b) Associate members: friends and well-wishers who support the cause financially.
     • (c) Honorary members: individuals in sympathy with the cause.
   • Funds raised will help pay expenses and, if possible, support a student class.

3. Exhibitions:

   • The first Boston show will be held at the Marlborough Gallery during the past December.
   • The next annual Boston show will be held at the Boston Art Club from December 23rd to January 16th.

4. Leadership:

   • The board of governors includes notable individuals:
     • Charles Hopkinson (president)
     • Walter H. Kilham (secretary and treasurer)
     • Samuel A. Bingin
     • Carl G. Cutler
     • Andrew D. Fuller
     • Herbert H. Patrick
     • Charles H. Pepper
     • Frederick Bartlett
     • Robert Treat Paine, 2nd
     • Paul J. Sachs
     • Theophile Schneider
     • Mrs. J. Montgomery Sears
     • John T. Spaulding

Additional Notes

• The document mentions that the society has no permanent home but plans to hold exhibitions in various locations.
• The text is formal and structured, typical of a news article or announcement from the early 20th century.

Visual Elements

• The document is typewritten, suggesting it is a printed or reproduced copy.
• There are two punched holes on the left margin, indicating it may have been part of a bound collection or archive.
• Handwritten notes are visible in the top-left corner, reading "Old News 1923", suggesting the document is from or related to the year 1923.

Context

The article reflects the early 20th-century interest in modern and contemporary art, highlighting efforts to bring avant-garde art to the public and foster a community of artists and supporters in Boston. The inclusion of prominent names on the board of governors underscores the society's credibility and ambition.

Overall, the document serves as a historical record of the formation and early activities of the New England Society of Contemporary Art in Boston.