PULP [virtual] on view
VANGUARD [virtual] call closes 5/5
Artists on Fire [live] call opens 5/10
New Art Center Gala [live] 4/27
Art: Jaina Cipriano
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WELCOME TO JUNIPER RAG
Contemporary artists at the core of creativity & the future of art.
Featuring the most innovative & ambitious visual artists.
Juniper Rag is for artists, collectors and art related organizations. Founded in 2020, our mission to elevate artists is driven by our ability to organize and connect people around arts advocacy. We feature emerging and high level artists, print and digital marketing campaigns, curated exhibitions, juried shows and many collaborative projects that we present annually. Juniper Rag also focuses on new and exciting ways that art intersects with the future. We are talking about what that looks like for contemporary artists practicing and selling art today. Juniper Rag is an web-based initiative for the arts with a strong community development component. With practical insights that foster a holistic perspective on the arts, we contribute meaningfully to the sustainability of our collective creative economy, harnessing the power of the internet driving growth and connections that advance careers.
Juniper Rag has built a strong reputation in presenting high-caliber art in all media by some of the best emerging and mid-career artists, and we have juried, co-curated and curated some of the highest attending shows for our partners. Locally, we are embedded into the Worcester and Boston artist communities, which gives all of our Juniper Rag artists some footing here in New England.
Payal Thiffault and Michelle May are the Co-Founders of Juniper Rag, located in Massachusetts.
A worldwide destination for art and culture with insights into contemporary practice…
So glad you’re here...
Juniper Rag is a community of emerging and mid-level artists, ideates, game-changers, and art enthusiasts sharing a passion for arts advocacy and building a global community.
Since 2012, even before Juniper Rag was established, we’ve been dedicated to representing artists and since then have worked with over 1,500 artists from more than 6 countries. We host 3-5 in-person group exhibitions, 6 solo shows at Mechanics Hall, Worcester and 6-7 virtual exhibitions each year. We also collaborate with like-minded organizations that share our mission of advancing artists and providing equitable art advocacy.
We focus on boundary-pushing and accessible art from independent artists like you, creating a powerful and supportive community, lasting relationships and new opportunities
Keep reading to learn how to submit your work to one of our exhibitions.
Check out our Digital Marketing Services for artists and creative businesses and our Curation, Events and Gallery Services.
For Artists, Collectors & Collaborators
Artists
When your work is curated with Juniper Rag, you are promoted among a global network of serious, high-level artists who are making moves to enrich their careers. We pride ourselves on curating art that has impact and meaning and is also aesthetically robust and visually exciting. Your process is important, so convey how it is unique or experimental in your statement when you submit your work. We recognize this significant point in time as pivotal for artists who seek to expand their audience. Our guest curators are outstanding and our community is supportive and inclusive. We are open to all mediums and curious about how technology is influencing the landscape.
Collectors
Juniper Rag selects work based on impact, skill, and significance. We curated shows as well as inviting guest curators to be a part of a robust and diverse selection of art from all disciplines. We are focused on the future of art and how technology is changing the industry of art in theory and in practice. Online magazines, galleries, social media platforms are connecting new collectors with artist from all over the world. Collectors have a world of artists at their fingertips. Connect with us to assist in finding the perfect art for your home or business. We have access to thousands of artists in our community.
Art Organizations
We are a dynamic and organized force that loves to partner and produce exciting projects and events. We collaborate with creative and cultural organizations that share our mission. Juniper Rag can help your business increase brand awareness, reach your annual goals, increase traffic and revenues. We work with 501 (c) 3s, galleries and cultural organizations. We provide art programming and are trusted partners with Mechanics Hall, New Art Center, Newton and ARCK Boston. We work with galleries such as Fountain Street Gallery, Nearby Gallery, CUSP Gallery, Krikorian Gallery and The Mayor’s Gallery of Boston for The Annual Faye Chandler Exhibition with record breaking submission and attendance numbers. info@juniperrag
Collaboration:
Curation of The New Art Center Gala Auction 2023+24 | Newton, Massachusetts
“A special thank you to our auction curators @juniperrag. Not only did we sell more than 40 pieces of artwork through our auctions, but they connected us with Forbes rated @lesplanade.sxm who donated a 4-night stay at their luxury resort for our Fund-A-Need paddle raise!”
— New Art Center, Newton, MA
“Juniper Rag was created out of a passion for arts advocacy. Both of us are artists as well as marketing professionals who understand the challenges that artists face. With over two decades in art, design and marketing luxury brands, we apply decades of trend forecasting, graphic design, art buying, curating and merchandising for e-commerce brands to elevate artists and connect them with new opportunities.”
—Co-Founders, Michelle May and Payal Thiffault
What do we do?
Promote . Host . Connect . Collaborate . Build Community . Push Boundaries
ART: Bruce Wilson
Art Transforms
Roughan Interiors & Home | Photo Willie Cole
Collecting art & creating interest…
Juniper Rag is connected to hundreds of artists in all different genres, learn more about them and their practice in the pages of the magazine. Follow them on social and watch for art that speaks to you. By showcasing artists and interior designers, we hope to connect you with inspiration and professionals who are exceptional at their crafts, like Christina Roughan.
“When I speak with clients, I describe our process and let them know how critical art and special curiosities are, as they reflect their lifestyle. These items need to be placed on visible surfaces and areas that enhance the vision of the homeowner and have meaning.”
- Christina Roughan, Roughan Interiors & Home
Innovative Artists
Derek Hoffend | Exploring sound as a medium
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innovative and ambitious contemporary artists from all over the world.
Pushing Boundaries
Born digitally, they are produced industrially and shown in AR to come alive | Christopher Jeauhn Bayne
Art Vérite | Our Blog
On our blog, we share inside advice, professional advice, extensions of articles in the magazine, and information relevant to artists, collectors and viewers.
Art: Michelle May
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“If art creates community, Juniper Rag makes it sustainable.
Offering a wide range of opportunities for artists, from international open calls for art, to group shows to solo exhibitions! There’s a real chance to get eyes on your work. And the best part is they do it professionally while being patient and kind. With skills that include curating and exhibition planning, they have a support system that fosters art relationships and builds networks, the fundamental elements of community.
Michelle May and Payal Thiffault have created a safe environment to submit work, a beautiful touchstone in the artworld that welcomes and encourages diversity, creativity & inclusion. Thank You for all you do, you are both generous & amazing!”
With much gratitude,
~DaNice Marshall