“ Emily Belz’s photographs understand the work of domestic spaces… her ability to capture and convey the intangibles reinforces the idea that we do not need to travel widely to tell a marvelous story.”  - Jessica Roscio, Curator, Danforth Art

About Emily

Emily Belz is an independent artist, educator, and curator, and owner of Emily Belz Projects based in West Concord, MA. Belz’s photographic practice focuses increasingly on the handmade, telling stories about home through the traces, objects, and slants of light that have been left behind. Belz has exhibited her photographs and artist books widely, in both solo and group exhibitions at venues including Gallery Kayafas, the Danforth Museum, and the Newport Art Museum.

Belz holds a BA in photography and art history from Hampshire College (1997); an MA in community-based art education from the Rhode Island School of Design (2009); and an MFA from the New Hampshire Institute of Art (2017). Belz has taught in settings ranging from refugee camps, to community-based art centers, to colleges and Universities. She currently runs Emily Belz Projects, where she offers workshops, facilitates critique groups, and works one-on-one with artists as a mentor. Her specialty is in editing and sequencing portfolios for review, publication, and exhibition. Additionally, Belz teaches the Atelier at the Griffin Museum of Photography, a 9-month portfolio building class, now in its 39th iteration.

Belz began her career in arts administration, working in both non-profit and commercial gallery settings. With now 20+ years in the art world, Belz brings this experience to her role as juror for photography competitions, and as a reviewer for regional portfolio reviews. She enjoys curating exhibitions in collaboration with emerging and established artists in the New England area.

Contact

For inquiries about exhibitions, interviews, speaking engagements, or to be added to the mailing list, please contact

info@emilybelzphotography.com