The Huntington Theatre invites visual artists and curators to propose exhibitions for its two gallery spaces: The Arcade at The Huntington Theatre and The Nook at the Calderwood Pavilion. Selected artists/curators receive a small stipend and a majority percentage of sales.

Current Exhibitions

The Nook at The Huntington Calderwood

Rebecca Greene- Transmutation

Rebecca is a sculptor and installation artist who infuses her creations with a unique blend of resourcefulness and artistic vision. Drawing inspiration from her fascination with animals and nature, while embracing a philosophy of sustainability and accessibility, she transforms recycled cardboard into intricate sculptures and installations that captivate the imagination. Beyond her studio practice, Rebecca has ventured into the realms of prop making and set decoration, becoming a valued member of IATSE Local 481, the local film union. Her talents shone brightly in her contributions to the acclaimed film “Knives Out”, where she crafted the iconic knife sculpture that became a visual centerpiece of the production. However, for Rebecca, art is more than just a profession—it’s a vehicle for community engagement and empowerment. Her passion lies in fostering creative opportunities for young artists and using her work to spark dialogue and connection among diverse audiences. With each creation, Rebecca invites us to see the beauty in the discarded, to reimagine our surroundings, and to embrace the boundless possibilities of artistic expression.

This body of work is a longstanding series of sculptures made from recycled cardboard. Using this easily accessible and common material, I explore its range of possibilities and variations, pushing
beyond its perceived limitations. The work challenges the assumption that fine art must rely on special materials, workspaces, or exclusive access. I believe art should not feel reserved for those with more resources, but instead remain open, adaptable, and available to everyone. These sculptures here span the last seven years, though my relationship with cardboard began in 2007. That year, I watched Bread and Puppet Theater perform next door at the Cyclorama. Their use of humble materials—fabric, cardboard, and papier-mâché—to create monumental sets, puppets, and costumes left a lasting impression. The performance demonstrated how imagination and intention can transform what is readily available into something powerful and expressive. Inspired by this experience, I began creating with materials I found around me—objects I could afford and forms that fit the space I had at the time. Through this work, I hope viewers feel a sense of joy and possibility, just as I did while making these pieces.

Pricing Information for Transmutation Coming Soon!

To purchase any of Rebecca Greene’s work, please call Katie Most at 617-933-8653 or email artwork@huntingtontheatre.org.

To purchase any of the current artwork, please inquire via email at artwork@huntingtontheatre.org

The Arcade at The Huntington Theatre

Various Artists- YEAR OF THE HORSE

The Huntington is delighted to partner with Pao Arts Center on a Lunar New Year exhibition in our gallery at 264 Huntington Avenue.

The exhibition will be on view in the theatre’s second floor gallery from March 13 – May 10, 2026.

All artworks will be offered for sale, with the artist retaining 70% of the proceeds from the purchase.

Dana Balletta

…Another Man’s Treasure

36″ x 36″

Digital Collage

$500

Artist Statement: While in design school, I created a conceptual identity for Chinatown’s Lunar New Year celebration. Visuals included scanned photos of orange peels and lettuce which is flung around during lion dances, bringing good fortune. I used dynamic and unexpected imagery, showing another side of the festivities to pique curiosity for the uninitiated. When I showed this work to a field professional, he said these elements looked like “garbage.” This stuck—did my culture really look like garbage to others? Years later, I have revisited these motifs to reclaim my cultural identity, and show its beauty through an abstracted composition.

IJ Chan

火馬 (Fire Horse)

18” x 24”

$100

Artist Statement: IJ Chan (陳加恩) is a dancer, graphic designer, visual artist and clothing designer. Through her work as a professional dancer, IJ has had the privilege to create a vast portfolio of custom graphics, artwork and costumes for choreographers and dancers in the Boston area and beyond. In 2022, IJ founded SKETCHMONCHAN, her very own design brand inspired by her Chinese-American heritage. Every Lunar New Year, IJ creates a special graphic based on the Chinese Zodiac animal of that year, which she then prints onto stickers and clothing. Her designs have become increasingly popular and visible throughout the Boston dance and art community. Recently, IJ has also branched into making custom hoodies and clothing for clients, weaving in bits of her Chinese heritage and in every piece.

The Year of Fire Horse – Bad Luck? Good Luck? Who Knows?

30” x 40”

Acrylic paint, spray paint, and mixed media

$8888

Artist Statement: This work can be displayed both up and down. The photo shows two upper and lower items lined up on the right and left. When I wanted to make a work related to the Lunar New Year, the year of the fire horse, which included my surroundings as a record of 2026, it became like this.

When I read the article ‘crying horse’ toy went viral in China, I think there are many people who immediately thought of the story of “The old man lost his horse – 塞翁失馬，焉知非福”. Fortune is unpredictable, even if the original horse design is “Crying Horse” rather than defective, would it have become a topic and popular in the same way? When photos appeared on the Internet news, I, who live in the United States, received news and images of “Crying Horse”.

Maggie Zhang

Handfuls of Flame: Gestures for a Burning Year

Acrylic on Wood

30.75” x 37.5”

$365

Artist Statement: Created for the Year of the Fire Horse, this series of acrylic-on-wood paintings explores themes of action, transformation, and renewal. Flame-like forms echo the human hand, suggesting agency and the power to act. Gestural marks emphasize movement and instinct, while repetition and golden palm lines introduce a ritualistic rhythm across the series. The work also reflects the artist’s passage through burnout and the process of rekindling creative energy as she approaches her third decade of life.

XiHu Arfa

What’s In A Name

48” diameter

Paper documents and acrylic paint on canvas

$500

Artist Statement: This year for the Chinese zodiac we celebrate the year of the horse. The horse represents strength, perseverance, and resilience that we bring into the new year. A celebration of Spring marks a fresh start and new beginnings. About 24 years ago I was adopted from China in 2002 which began a very new transition for myself. It also just so happened to be a year of the horse, although these themes of strength and resilience very much mark my own new beginning

“What’s in a name” belongs to a series of paintings I created to explore my adoption. As a transnational and transracial adoptee from China, my art explores themes of belonging, family, and assimilation. This piece particularly centers my name and the importance I place on what I choose to be called. My legal first name comes from my family’s Jewish identity and one of my middle names, XiHu, incorporates my Chinese identity. The documents dispersed through the painting are from my Chinese passport I came with and the adoption papers I found that show the Chinese characters for “XiHu”. I reclaimed my Chinese name at a young age not fully realizing that part of me that was trying to connect with the loss of my Chinese identity. My adoption was a new beginning that I technically did not choose but my name is something that I did.

Kelly Tan

Tapestry

Digital art

24” x 36”

$100

Artist Statement: This tapestry aims to capture the fullness of the lunar new year, woven by both practices and promises of transformation, community, nourishment, and lineage. Inspired by personal memories, meaningful traditions, and visions of a future to come ahead in the powerful year of the Fire Horse, the designs create an interconnected spread that wreaths the home at the center– open doored and with loved ones holding one another.

To purchase any of the work featured in YEAR OF THE HORSE, please call Esther Daube-Valois at 617-273-1682 or email artwork@huntingtontheatre.org.

To purchase any of the current artwork, please inquire via email at artwork@huntingtontheatre.org