Learning from the past
NESA is thrilled to partner with this lovely museum for the first time in 2025/2026. Open to members of NESA, this show encourages artists to reflect on their personal backgrounds in addition to larger histories of craft, politics, and identity. Learning from the Past situates contemporary sculpture within artistic practices ranging from ancient periods to those in recent memory. Featuring the work of artists from the New England region, New England Sculpture Association at the MATT: Learning from the Past is a celebration of the past, present, and future of sculpture. The exhibition will be juried by the museum staff. Three awards will be given including “Best in Show”















