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<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=3 height=75 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <A HREF="home1.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE=" StudioSoto Home Page"><U><B><IMG SRC="ceb2c340.jpg" border=0 width="300" height="52" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="home11.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Info"><U><B>Info</B></U></A><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#A0A0A4" FACE="Arial" ><B>   |   </B></FONT><A HREF="shows.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Shows"><U><B>Shows</B></U></A><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#A0A0A4" FACE="Arial" ><B>   |   </B></FONT><A HREF="home18.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Artists"><U><B>Artists</B></U></A></div> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=170 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <bR> <div> <A HREF="home13.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Directions"><U>Directions</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="home330.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Hours"><U>Hours</U></A></div> <div> <B>News</B></div> <div> <A HREF="id1385.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Community"><U>Community</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="home34.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Volunteering"><U>Volunteering</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="home331.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="About Us"><U>About Us</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="home28c.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Floor Plan"><U>Floor Plan</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="home194.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Links"><U>Links</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="home30.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact"><U>Contact</U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.cafeshops.com/studiosoto" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.cafeshops.com/studiosoto"><U>Web Store</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.cafeshops.com/studiosoto" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.cafeshops.com/studiosoto"><U><IMG SRC="12c94b4b0.jpg" border=0 width="75" height="75" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" height=405 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <bR> <div> News</div> <bR> <div> <I>March, 2005</I></div> <div> In today's (Friday March 25, 2005) Weekend section of the Boston Globe there is a review by Cate McQuaid of our current show: "sampling horizons". </div> <bR> <div> We were also recently covered by: </div> <bR> <div> * Blast, an independent magazine published in Paris, France ran a two page spread covering "How Soon is Now", our November '04 show that recently opened in NYC at Issue. </div> <bR> <div> * In the December/January issue of Art New England Meredith Fife Day reviewed "Somatech", our September '04 show. </div> <bR> <div> * Kathy Bitteti mentioned the collaboration between Do While Studio and Studio Soto in her column in the current issue of Arts Media magazine. </div> <bR> <div> * Boston's Dig recently included us in a roundtable of the </div> <div> progressive art spaces in Boston. </div> <bR> <div> * Boston Magazine's current issue of "Concierge" highlights Studio Soto as one of the destinations in Fort Point and the Waterfront. </div> <bR> <div> * A picture of our Grand Opening in September of 2000 was included in "Boston's Fort Point District", a book that traces the history of Fort Point by Michael J. Tyrrell. We are honored to be considered part of Fort Point's history! </div> <bR> <bR> <div> All of this attention is only possible because of the wonderful artists, curators, volunteers, and supporters associated with the Studio. </div> <bR> <div> We thank you all! </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <I>September, 2004</I></div> <div> We screened this movie twice while it was a work in progress.  Our congratulations to the Director Artemis Willis!</div> <bR> <div> <B>SMOKE AND MIRRORS: A GEISHA STORY</B></div> <div> at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Remis Auditorium.</div> <div> <IMG SRC="12fd2bb50.jpg" border=0 width="299" height="437" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> Thurs., Sept. 23, at 8pm*</div> <div> Fri., Sept. 24, at 6pm*</div> <div> Sat., Sept. 25, at 11am*</div> <div> Mon., Sept. 27, at 1pm*</div> <div> Sun., Oct. 10, at 12:15pm</div> <div> Sat., Oct. 23, at 10:30am</div> <div> * Director Willis will be present for discussion with the audience following the first four screenings (Sept. 23, 24, 25, & 27) and will be joined by documentary veteran Albert Maysles (Grey Gardens, Gimme Shelter) on Monday, September 27. Additional guests TBA.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>>FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10</B></div> <div> "We were so scared a few years ago when New England’s largest artist community, Fort Point, started to become Boston’s most rapidly shrinking artist community. Fortunately, resiliency rules in this town of financiers, and we now find ourselves in the midst of a Boston art renaissance. While most of it may be exploding on the Cambridge/Somerville side of the Charles, we still have a few tricks over by South Station. Tonight, <B>Studio Soto</B> (63 Melcher Street, Boston) presents the opening reception for its latest exhibit, "<B>Somatech</B>," a group show in which artists <B>Naoe Suzuki</B>, <B>Marilu Swett</B>, and <B>Sarah Spencer White</B> explore the human-to-machine relationship. The event starts at 7 and runs until 9, leaving you just enough time for post-party drinks and discussion. Call the gallery at (617) 426-7686 for more details. "</div> <bR> <div> This was published by Stuffatnight </div> <div> <U>http://www.stuffatnight.com/after5/multi_1/documents/04088868.asp</U><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>From the Weekly Dig' Fall Preview:</B> </div> <div> SOMATECH OPENING RECEPTION </div> <div> Join artists Naoe Suzuki, Marilu Swett, and Sarah Spencer White for their <B>prosthetic cyborg mindfuck-a-thon</B>, Somatech, an exploration of technology in the human body. </div> <bR> <div> <I>(our highlight) </I></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <I>April, 2004</I></div> <div> <B>On the Map!  The Boston Globe's Sunday Magazine </B> ran an article on April 18th about Fort Point Channel and mentioned us: </div> <bR> <div> <B>CREATIVE SPACE</B> If you're looking for reasonably priced art by local artists, visit Studio Soto. You'll find paintings, sculptures, or video installations and, on opening nights (most first Fridays of the month), lots of hobnobbing. (63 Melcher Street, 617-426-7686)</div> <bR> <div> We were quoted in a cover story about Young Collectors on the April issue of <B>Art Business News</B>.</div> <bR> <div> Legendary artist, performer, musician, and peace activist <B>Yoko Ono</B> will be a guest artist in the April show <B>War?Peace?</B>  as part of the <B>Mobius @ Soto</B> series.  Special thanks to Yoko Ono for her permission to use the phrase "WAR IS OVER! if you want it" for our invitation.  There will also be a display of her postcard collection from 1969-1999.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <I>March, 2004</I></div> <div> Reuben Moore has agreed to join our team as Assistant Director.  Reuben is a graduate from Montserrat College, and recently curated the Personal Pop exhibit.  Please give Reuben all your support!</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <I>February, 2004</I></div> <div> <B>David Palmer</B> and <B>Esperanza Mayobre</B> were included in <A HREF="http://www.mfa.org/exhibitions/traveling-scholars_2003.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.mfa.org/exhibitions/traveling"><U><B>“Traveling Scholars 2003”</B></U></A>, on view at the <B>Museum of Fine Arts</B> in February and March.  It presents current work by the most recent recipients of the travel scholarships awarded annually by the School of the Museum of Fine Arts.  David Palmer was one of the three artists in our September '03 exhibit : "Between Constraints".  Esperanza Mayobre was part of our October '03 show: "Latin Art Digital Diaspora".  Congratulations to the artists!</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <I>January, 2004</I></div> <div> <B>The Boston Globe</B> in its Thursday (1/22/04) calendar section published a story writen by <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><I>Jim Sullivan </I></FONT>titled "<B>Pop goes Studio Soto</B>".  To read it click here.</div> <bR> <div> Boston's Globe <B>Go</B> section recommended "Personal Pop" in today's (1/16/04) edition.  </div> <bR> <bR> <div> <I>November, 2003</I></div> <div> Boston's <B>Weekly Dig</B> selected "Installation: <I>Scion Art Series</I>" as one of the <B>g spots</B> of their events calendar.  To read it click here.  </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <I>October, 2003</I></div> <div> <B>International Press</B></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#111111" FACE="Arial" >El Universal, one of the two most important newspapers in Caracas, Venezuela ran an article about our exhibit titled: </FONT><I>Geographic Distances Do Not Matter,  Latin American Art in a Digital Catalog.  </I>To read it in spanish click here. </div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>RESTRUCTURING!</B></div> <div> The dismal financial results of our fundraising event are forcing us to restructure our organization.  We will keep you posted of the changes.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <I>September 15, 2003</I></div> <div> <B>THREE YEARS!</B></div> <div> Today Studio Soto turns 3 years old!</div> <bR> <div> Here are some pictures from our first opening:</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="11485e070.jpg" border=0 width="350" height="263" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> General view</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="114a5e070.jpg" border=0 width="350" height="263" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> Gustavo, Jim Falk, and Francis X. Scire Jr. (Co-founder)</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="114c5e070.jpg" border=0 width="350" height="263" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> General View</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <I>August 2003</I></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#111111" FACE="Arial" >The Studio was mentioned in The Boston Herald in an article titled: "</FONT>Don't just stand there: Hub galleries make audience part of the art experience" -By <B>Mary Jo Palumbo</B> - Friday, August 29, 2003.  To read the quote click here. </div> <bR> <div> Masako Kamiya, one of the three artists of our upcoming September show <B>Between Constraints</B>, has been named <B>"Best of Boston"</B> by Boston Magazine.  Our congratulations to Masako!  She will be showing at the Studio courtesy of <A HREF="http://www.gallerynaga.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.gallerynaga.com/"><U><B>Gallery Naga</B></U></A>. </div> <bR> <div> It's confirmed:  <B>Los Amigos Invisibles</B><B>, </B> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><I>"a band that knows no difference between arty fun and sensual fire" </I><I><B> </B></I>according to ROLLING STONE Magazine, </FONT>will be performing at our fundraiser on <B>Thursday October 9th</B>.  Besides LAI, we are working with several local performance groups that will also perform that night.  </div> <bR> <bR> <div> <I>July 2003</I></div> <div> Francesco Galli, our artist in residence for the summer, was interviewed by Radiotre, a radio station transmitting from Rome, Italy.  The interview was for their "Radiotre Suite", a program devoted to art, theatre, science, music, and literature.   </div> <bR> <div> For more information on Radiotre, please email: <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >radio3-suite@rai.it</FONT></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <I>June 2003</I></div> <div> We are very excited and honored to announce that Karen Pfefferle has agreed to join our Board of Directors.  Karen was recently named on Boston Art's Commission, and is currently the Gallery Manager and Curator for the Copley Society of Boston.  We welcome Karen!</div> <bR> <div> We have been busy with mission statements, bylaws and all that fun stuff.  We are currently planning our first big fundraising event that is now scheduled for <B>Thursday October 9th</B>.  Save the date, as it will be lot's of fun.  We have booked a really wonderful surprise.  Stay tuned.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <I>February 2003</I></div> <div> The <A HREF="http://www.bostonphoenix.com/boston/events/editors/editorspicks.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.bostonphoenix.com/boston/even"><U>Boston Phoenix</U></A> featured us as part of their Editor's pick.  Here is the quote: </div> <bR> <bR> <div> SATURDAY 22 </div> <bR> <div> ANTIWAR ART</div> <div> For all we know, the bombing may have begun by the time you're reading this -- but whether it has or it hasn't, there's still time to voice your discontent. Today from 1 to 8 p.m., Studio Soto hosts a one-day exhibit called <B>"Artists for Peace" </B>-- open to all artists in all media on a first-come, first-served basis at the gallery itself, with a sign-up sheet for performance and video artists and an online component for Web art. The gallery is at 63 Melcher Street in Fort Point Channel; for more info on the exhibit and how to participate, call (617) 423-7686 or visit www.studiosoto.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> To view the exhibit online click here</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>A Board is born!</B></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="afe90ec0.jpg" border=0 width="400" height="236" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> Our first Board Meeting, on Thursday Feb 13.  </div> <div> Left to right: Judy Brown, Gustavo Soto-Rosa, Alison Canfield (Director), Perry Barton, and Bill McCann.  Art Corriveau will be joining us at our next meeting.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Non-For Profit Status</B></div> <bR> <div> We have taken the first steps to eventually incorporate as a non-profit corporation in the state of Massachusetts.  Our objective is to obtain the 501 (c) (3) Federal Tax Exemption status by the end of this year.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <I>August 2002</I></div> <div> <B>Alison Canfield </B>named new director</div> <bR> <div> As of August 2002 local curator and artist Alison Canfield has agreed to take on the position as Director of the Studio.  Canfield is the founder and director of the Perrin Gallery, for ten years a successful alternative art exhibition space in the Boston area. Since 1996 she has worked for Montserrat College of Art’s summer art program in Viterbo, Italy. Canfield served on the Board of Directors of the Boston Visual School. </div> <bR> <div> Alison has been involved in the Studio since it was just an idea, providing technical advice and professional guidance.  She has also participated as one of our resident artists.  For more information on Ms. Canfield please <A HREF="home18_alison_canfield.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Artists"><U>click here</U></A>. </div> <bR> <div> We are honored to formalize our professional relationship with Ms. Canfield. </div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Our Lease </B>has been extended</div> <bR> <div> Thanks to the hard work of the great people at FPAC and FPCC most of the artist leases have been extended into early 2006, including our lease at 63 Melcher.  </div> <bR> <bR> <div> Fort Point Summer <B>Movie Series</B> </div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://moxie.com/fpstage/fpvideo2002/index.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://moxie.com/fpstage/fpvideo2002/ind"><U><IMG SRC="6823ac30.jpg" border=0 width="570" height="451" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> STUDIO soto in the <B>Press</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>The Boston Phoenix</B></div> <div> <I>Tainted Love</I>, our February 2002 group show was on the cover of the 8 Days A Week section of the Boston Phoenix as one of their picks of the week.</div> <bR> <div> <B>The Boston Globe</B></div> <div> <I>No Labels</I>, our June 2002 group show was selected as one of the Critic's Pick's by the Boston Globe.  </div> <bR> <div> <B>Art New England</B></div> <div> <I>Ri Anderson, Recent Work</I> our May 2002 exhibit was reviewed by Art New England in their summer issue.  </div> <bR> <div> In the same issue <I>Clothes Line, an installation by Caroline Bagenal and Alison Canfield, </I>was mentioned in a review of the April 2002 FORT POINT VISION FOR PUBLIC ART, a project of the Fort Point Cultural Coalition Public Art Series.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> STUDIO soto opens <B>web store</B></div> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" width=10 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>