Jenny Johnson of New England Dream House interviews artist Jane O'Hara about her work painting animal portraits.
My paintings are a direct result of both my fascination and concern for animals. Here’s my take on today’s human-animal bond.
My love of art and animals has led to many projects that include the BEASTSOFBURDEN artists.
exhibits + books + presentations
News
- Regan Russel Tribute
(Posted: 07/01/2020) -
Regan Russel died giving comfort and water to terrified dehydrated young pigs at slaughterhouse at #TorontoPigSave.
- New Work - Back to the Future
(Posted: 03/02/2020) -
POSTPONED. Back to the Future can be viewed at the In Transition exhibition at Arts Worcester March 20 - April 18, 2020.
- Four New States of State of the Union Series Completed
(Posted: 02/25/2020) -
Four states of State of the Union series completed at RAREAir residency and exhibited in Adams State University’s Hatfield Gallery in Alamosa Colorado.
- Compassion Speaks: Women Artists for Animals
(Posted: 10/25/2019) -
POSTPONED. I am happy to be presenting with Compassion Arts in NYC.
- Exhibition at William Scott Gallery
(Posted: 06/10/2019) -
Exciting News! I will be showing a group of new paintings this summer at William Scott Gallery in Provincetown, MA
OPENING RECEPTION: JULY 19, 7-9 PM
- Rare A.I.R. Artist-in-residence
(Posted: 05/02/2019) -
This coming January I am excited to be a part of Adams State University’s Rare A.I.R. artist-in-residence program in Colorado.
- Oars and Paddles Exhibition
(Posted: 03/09/2019) -
"Cat Tales" for Westport River Watershed Alliance benefit
- RESCUECON
(Posted: 01/16/2019) -
I’m so excited to be a part of this awesome group at RESCUECON! Feb 23 + 24, 2019 Oxnard, CA.
- New Bedford Art Museum "Who Saved Who?"
(Posted: 12/05/2018) -
Nov 30, 2018 - Mar 3, 2019
Opening reception Dec 14, 2018, 6-8pm
- South Coast Artists
(Posted: 12/05/2018) -
Pop-up show during Padanaram Christmas Weekend Festival.
Dec 7-9, 2018 - Mr. Hip Vegan Hip Hop Poet Released New MP3
(Posted: 12/05/2018) -
New MP3 "Vegan Paradise" features my artwork.
- Boston Veg Food Fest 2018
(Posted: 10/23/2018) -
I was happy to present my artwork and story for the series You Art What You Eat at the Boston Veg Food.
- The Last Pig 2018
(Posted: 10/23/2018) -
I was honored to emcee the screening of The Last Pig at the Kendall Square Cinema in Boston.
- Boston Voyager Interview
(Posted: 09/17/2018) -
Read the Boston Voyager article "Meet Jane O'Hara."
- Jane on the MikeyPod Podcast
(Posted: 03/19/2018) -
Listen to Jane talk with Michael Harren.
- Selected as finalist for ANIMA <> ANIMUS <> ANIMAL for the online gallery Art Scene Today
(Posted: 03/05/2018) -
Jane was selected as a finalist for ANIMA <> ANIMUS <> ANIMAL -- an exploration of the complex connections between humans and animals -- for the online gallery Art Scene Today.
- Jane on the Radio with Duncan Strauss of Talking Animals
(Posted: 02/26/2018) -
Listen to Jane's interview on Talking Animals with Duncan Strauss
- Beasts of Burden Book
(Posted: 11/06/2017) -
My book on the Beasts of Burden artists and how the exhibit came to be is now available.
- Beasts of Burden in NYC
(Posted: 08/03/2017) -
O’Hara Projects presents a pop-up exhibit of Beasts of Burden.
- Presentation at Festival in NYC
(Posted: 08/03/2017) -
Join me for a presentation about my art and my Beasts of Burden exhibit.
- New England Dream House Interview with Jane O'Hara
(Posted: 01/13/2013) -