An exhibit series, and a call for action from over 40 Boston-area artists
Dominick Takis, It's the Bee's Knee's, acrylic, lichen, hives, spray foam, branch, string, mica, and varnish in silicone caulking on canvas, 40 x 22 in.
Vicki Kocher Paret, Fresh Pond #6, gouache on panel, 12 x 12 in.
In recent months the effects of climate change on our beautiful planet have become alarmingly clear. We are seeing dramatic weather events all over the world, with disastrous consequences. Humanity, together with all living things, finds itself in grave danger.
Art speaks beyond words. It can help us see ̶ and live up to our humanity by doing our part.
Shared Habitat Earth (SHE) suggests cross species respect, intercultural solidarity, and a shared sense of responsibility. Our art celebrates the beauty of nature and the worldwide efforts to save it, and exposes the conflicted relationship between humans and their environment.
Through painting, sculpture, fiber art and photography, the artists of Shared Habitat Earth dramatize the tension between what humanity has enjoyed for thousands of years, and what will be left if we don’t act now.
A cooperative endeavor of more than 40 artists, our shows include an educational component and provide tools for action. A percentage of sales proceeds are donated to selected environmental and humanitarian organizations.
image: Lisa Goren, Glacier Reflection (detail), watercolor, 26 x 36 in.
Current Exhibit
June 1-August 2, 2025
433 Harrison Avenue
Boston, MA 02118
Special Event Highlights at Shared Habitat Earth
Laconia Gallery | Summer 2025
This summer, Shared Habitat Earth hosted two powerful events that brought together art, science, and environmental action:
On the Edge: Rising Sea Levels and Ways to Cope (June 26)
Shared Habitat Earth Panel Recap
What does climate resilience look like in Boston today? In this recap of our June 26 panel, experts from the City of Boston and Stone Living Lab discuss the urgent challenges of rising sea levels, urban heat, and inland flooding—and the innovative, nature-based solutions underway. From cobble berms to cooling centers, discover how communities are adapting and what you can do to help build a livable future
Concert & Lecture Recap
On June 29, composer Alexander Liebermann and flutist Yulia Musayelyan captivated the audience with a multimedia performance that translated birdsong into breathtaking music. Presented by Shared Habitat Earth, The Secret Score of Birds explored the hidden patterns of nature through sound, celebrating the connection between wildlife, music, and environmental awareness.
The Secret Score of Birds (June 29)
Robin MacDonald-Foley, Cathedral in the Woods - Rising Sea, archival digital print on metal, 12 x 18 in.
C.J. Lori, Emigres, oil on canvas, 24 x 30in., 2022
Julia Purdy, Memory of Clarity, acrylic on canvas, 30 x 40 in.
Joanne Tarlin, Ocean Warming, oil on linen, 24 x 24 in., 2023
Climate Action
We urge you to follow and support these organizations. A portion of the proceeds from the sales of our art will support these and other environmental groups.
Robin MacDonald-Foley, Rising Sea, archival digital print on metal, 12 x 18 in.