There is more to art than the finished piece.
I enjoy sharing what happens before and after an artwork is complete—the ideas and experiments that shape it, where the finished work travels, and the things I notice along the way. Here you can look behind the scenes at how my art develops, see where my work is being exhibited, and explore some of what catches my eye.
HOW MY ART IS MADE
The Danforth Art Museum
Annual Juried Exhibition
Ruth Stark Sunday Spotlight talks
Sunday, August 9, select artists from the 2026 Danforth Annual Juried Exhibition share their career experiences, artistic processes, and insights into their artwork followed by a Q&A session. Each Sunday Spotlight explores a thematic element reflected in the artwork of the artists. All talks begin at 3 PM and are free with the price of admission – members are free!
Susan Polansky is a Lexington, MA artist. She will be give a 15 minute talk about the inspiration and creative process behind her mixed media work, “The Genius of Zachary.” (Zachary Polansky is remembered as a nova star in the world of mathematics, logic puzzles and creative fun, but there is more to the word “genius” than commonly known.)
Danforth Art Museum and School | 14 Vernon Street | Framingham, MA 01701 US