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May
10
Fri
Cocktails and Collecting Kickoff at Copley Society of Art
May 10 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Enjoy cocktails, a photo booth, refreshments and networking with young professionals all while learning what Co|So Circle events entail.

Have fun at an elegant cocktail party while getting an exclusive evening preview of our Fresh Paint artwork. Over 70 Fresh Paint works will be available for attendees to place early silent auction bids before the Gala on May 16th.

During the event, there will be a live artist demonstration, and the artwork created that night will be raffled off at the end of the evening!

May
16
Thu
31st Fresh Paint Auction & Gala at Copley Society of Art
May 16 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Fresh Paint is Copley Society of Art’s largest and most important fundraiser of the year.

Come score original works of art by over 70 artists in our silent auction, as well as various raffle prizes.

Interested in becoming a Fresh Paint sponsor? Email CoSo at info@copleysociety.org for more information. Individual sponsorship opportunities for Fresh Paint will include your name on the gala program and their website.

Jun
19
Wed
Startup Tour Worldwide at French Cultural Center
Jun 19 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

The French Cultural Center is proud to host the Boston regional competition of the French Founders Worldwide Startup Tour.

The French Founders Worldwide Startup Tour, a global competition for entrepreneurs wanting to expand globally. Join the French Cultural Center to hear pitches from five local startups looking to advance to the final competition in New York.

Selected Boston startups will pitch to a jury comprised of Consul General, Arnaud Mentré; Laurent Audoly, President & Founding CEO of Kymera Therapeutics; Yannick Ouvrard, Chief Financial Officer at Keolis Commuter Services; and Damien Balsan, General Partner at Conexo Ventures.

Event in English, followed by a cocktail reception with complimentary refreshments.

About The Startup Tour
startup tour

The Startup Tour is a unique opportunity for startups to connect and pitch in 12 cities in front of a powerful audience of business leaders based in Europe, the Americas, and APAC. The three regional competitions are supported by the strong network of the French Founders community with its 3500+ members and leaders.

In the Americas, a French Prize will be awarded to a Francophone entrepreneur willing to expand in the Americas and an Americas Prize is awarded to an Anglophone entrepreneur willing to expand in France.

About French Founders
french founders

Founded in 2014, French Founders is a next generation business club that connects global Francophone leaders with one another through a digital platform enhanced by a team of more than 20 relationship managers. Their mission is to facilitate business exchanges within their exceptional community of CEOs, top executives, and entrepreneurs. French Founders is headquartered in New York, New York but exists in San Francisco, London, Paris, Shanghai, Montréal, and São Paulo.

Oct
16
Wed
An Evening with Author Susan Isaacs at The Lenox
Oct 16 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

The Lenox and Reading with Robin present an evening with author Susan Isaacs.

Susan Isaacs will chat with Robin Kall to discuss her newest novel, “Takes One to Know One”, which will be published October 1, 2019

TICKETS INCLUDE:

  • Admission to the program, a hardcover copy of Susan’s new release “Takes One to Know One” (and other surprises!)
  • Hors ‘d ouevres and sweets
  • Cash bar available

Reserved seating is available for groups, please email lburns@lenoxhotel.com with details/names.

Special rate available for overnight guest rooms, please email reservations@lenoxhotel.com for details!

Dec
4
Wed
An Evening with Author Elizabeth Berg at The Lenox
Dec 4 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

The Lenox and Reading with Robin present an evening with author Elizabeth Berg.

The Lenox and Reading with Robin present an evening with author Elizabeth Berg, in conversation with Robin Kall, to discuss her newest novel, “The Confession Club” – an uplifting novel about friendship, surprising revelations, and a second chance at love, from the New York Times bestselling author of The Story of Arthur Truluv.

TICKETS INCLUDE:

  • Admission to the program, a hardcover copy of Elizabeth’s new release “The Confession Club” (and other surprises!)
  • Hors ‘d ouevres and sweets
  • Cash bar available

Reserved seating is available for groups, please email lburns@lenoxhotel.com with details/names.

Special rate available for overnight guest rooms, please email reservations@lenoxhotel.com for details!

Mar
18
Wed
Co|So Workshop: Create Eye Catching Acrylics with Chris Firger
Mar 18 @ 9:30 am – Mar 20 @ 4:30 pm

During this 3-day studio workshop Chris Firger will share a variety of the techniques he uses to create bold, dynamic, and eye-catching work.

During this 3-day studio workshop Chris Firger will share a variety of the techniques he uses to create bold, dynamic, and eye-catching works with acrylic paint. For experienced painters and beginners alike, this class will explore subjects such as composition, brushwork, layering, even varnishing, all with the goal of bringing more life to each painting you work on. Each day students can expect a lesson and demonstration from the artist in the morning, followed by painting and one on one instruction in the afternoon. Students will be responsible for bringing their own painting supplies (*see below), lunch, and reference photos. To purchase tickets click here.

The program will run Wednesday March 18 – Friday March 20, 2020. 9:30 – 4:30 with a one hour lunch break each day.

Tuition is $300 ($250 for Artist Members of the Copley Society of Art and $275 for Patrons and Young Collectors. Please call the gallery to apply your discount to the workshop tuition fee)

Enrollment: Registration is open from December 15 to March 10. Workshop is limited to 14 students.

*A full supply list and syllabus will be provided upon registration. If you would like more details or if you have additional questions please contact either Chris Firger at christopher.firger@gmail.com or the gallery at info@copleysociety.org


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