at Beals Preserve in Southborough, Massachusetts
Yesterday marked the poetry reading and closing of the 10th Art on the Trails. Due to a rainy forecast, we moved our celebration to the Southborough History and Arts Center. We had an amazing turnout, wonderful poetry readings, and our annual celebratory prosecco toast.
Cordon Sanitaire, an installation of willow branches, woven into a spiral fence in the lower meadow of Beals Preserve, has been awarded best-in-show by art juror Lisa Barthelson. The work was conceived and built over 10 days in June by Roslindale artist Rachel Loischild.
This gallery features 16 images of art works installed at the Elaine & Philip Beals Preserve in Southborough, Massachusetts, which are on display from June 13 to September 13, 2026. The exhibition was juried by Rutland resident Lisa Barthelson.
The Southborough Open Land Foundation invites the general public to visit Beals Preserve on Saturday, June 13, from 10 am to 5 pm to watch artists install their work for the 10th annual Art on the Trails. The Elaine and Phillip Beals Preserve is located on Main Street in Southborough, Massachusetts.
Call for Art Opens February 15, 2026; Juror Lisa Barthelson to Lead Selection Process [Southborough, MA] — February 11, 2026 — Art on the Trails, in collaboration with Southborough Open Land Foundation, announces its 2026 exhibition, marking the organization’s 10th anniversary with a compelling new theme: Time …
This summer, we have been fortunate to catch the attention of several news outlets, who promoted the show.
On June 14th, 13 works of art were installed at Beals Preserve as part of the 9th Annual Art on the Trails exhibition. Works came from all around New England. Many of these works are for sale. Please contact Catherine Weber at artonthetrails@gmail.com with inquiries.
Art Installations Scheduled for June 14 for Art on the Trails: Number 9 at Beals Preserve in Southborough
Southborough Open Land Foundation and Art on the Trails Program Director Catherine Weber are pleased to announce the launch of the 9th annual juried exhibition, Art on the Trails: Number 9, representing the 9th year of the show.
On June 15th, 13 works of art were installed at Beals Preserve as part of the 8th Annual Art on the Trails exhibition. Works came from as far away as Montreal and northern New Hampshire and as local, and Southborough. Many of these works are …