miniCRITS
When:
Wednesday, Dec 02, 2026 6:00p -
8:30p
Wednesday, Dec 02, 2026 6:00p -
8:30p
Where:
Kathryn Schultz Gallery
25 Lowell Street (rear entrance)
Cambridge, MA 02138
Admission:
$30
Hosted by:
Categories:
Art, Business & Professional, University
Event website:
https://cambridgeart.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F47882
Are you looking for honest, supportive feedback on your work — or simply want to be part of a vibrant creative conversation?
CAA MiniCrit is a facilitated monthly, work-in-progress critique group hosted by the Cambridge Art Association, open to emerging, mid-career, and professional artists of all levels and training. MiniCrit is designed to give artists structured feedback, an honest dialogue, and a supportive, professional community that can be so hard to find outside of a formal academic setting.
The three presenting artists will share their work-in-progress with the group in an intimate and supportive environment. A different visiting artist or arts professional will facilitate each month, guiding the conversation and bringing fresh perspective and professional insight to every session. All mediums and disciplines are welcome — strong facilitation draws on universal principles of composition, color, concept, and form that apply across every artistic practice.
The three presenting artist spots are limited and sold first come, first served. General attendance spots are open to all.
Critique Format
6:00–6:30 — Refreshments, introductions, and casual conversation.
6:30–7:00 — First artist presents (10 min presentation / 10 min facilitated feedback / 10 min open group dialogue)
7:00–7:10 — Short break
7:10–7:40 — Second artist presents (10 min presentation / 10 min facilitated feedback / 10 min open group dialogue)
7:40–7:50 — Short break
7:50–8:20 — Third artist presents (10 min presentation / 10 min facilitated feedback / 10 min open group dialogue)
8:20–8:30 — Wrap up
Recommended: Attend our How to Give and Receive Artistic Feedback Panel Presentation on Thursday, October 22 from 7-8pm.
Wednesday, December 2 Facilitator: Frances Jakubek is an image-maker, independent curator, and artist consultant. She is the co-founder of A Yellow Rose Project, a large-scale collaborative which has evolved into a traveling exhibition and published book. She has served as Registrar and Director of the Bruce Silverstein Gallery in New York City, and previously as Associate Curator of the Griffin Museum of Photography in Massachusetts, where she is now on the Board of Directors. Her business has expanded to include consulting on and conversations about how we live with art in our homes.
She has worked on several exhibitions that have traveled the country, including Potential Space: A Serious Look at Child’s Play and Add|Mix|Fold, featuring works by Nancy Richards Farese. Jakubek is involved with, and often produces programs for, organizations such as Filter Photo, The Southeast Center for Photography, Los Angeles Center for Photography, and Leica Gallery, Boston.
