The Gallery Upstairs

{exhibition photograph from ‘Melted Pots & Cooked Books,’ Fall 2019}

ON VIEW

nosegay: a plant-based exhibition

April 10 – June 23, 2025 Opening Reception: Thursday, April 10, 6 – 8 pm

Maxim Schmidt and Martha Willette Lewis from The Gallery Upstairs at the Institute Library (847 Chapel St) invite you to the opening reception for “nosegay: a plant-based exhibition,” organized by Maxim Schmidt and on-view from April 10 to June 23, 2025.

Works will follow the general theme of flora, zeroing in on the magic and beauty of plant life!

Nosegay Artist List

Check back! We will be offering some lovely, free, hands on  events throughout the  exhibit including: Collage making, Cutting & Seed Sharing, A Garden Archiving project, Plant Poetry & more!


The Gallery Upstairs at the Institute Library features a challenging roster of contemporary art exhibitions throughout the year. We offer visual art with strong connections to words, language, literature, libraries, and collections, with the active interest of sparking dialogue, providing a locus and salon for visual culture within our community. 
Do you make art that relates to words, books archives or collections?
Are you interested in having your work considered for a forthcoming show? Download our form for more information and instructions on how to submit your work. Martha reviews work every few months and would love to see what you are making!