Copley Society of Art, Boston

#115 among attractions in Boston

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The Copley Society of art is America's oldest non-profit art association. It was founded in 1879 by the first graduating class of the School of the Museum of Fine Arts and continues to play an important role in promoting its member artists and the visual arts in Boston. The Society is named after the renowned John Singleton Copley. The gallery currently represents over 400 living artist members, ranging in experience from students to nationally recognized artists and in style from traditional and academic realists to contemporary and abstract painters, photographers, sculptors, and printmakers. Several of the artists working in the tradition of the Boston School of painters exhibit at the Copley Society of Art, along with the Guild Of Boston Artists a few doors down from the Copley Society of Art's Newbury Street location. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 42°21'2"N, 71°4'42"W

Address

158 Newbury StBack BayBoston United States

Contact

+1 617-536-5049

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Day trips

Copley Society of Art – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Newbury Street, Copley Place, Club Café, Skywalk Observatory.

~1650 ftW
Shopping, Shopping district
Newbury Street, Boston
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Boston, Newbury Street stands as a beacon of urban sophistication and a premier shopping district renowned for its eclectic mix of stores and charming atmosphere. This iconic thoroughfare, stretching from the Public Garden to Massachusetts...
~1180 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Copley Place, Boston
6 min walk • Copley Place, nestled in the historic heart of Boston, stands as an upscale shopping haven that caters to the discerning tastes of both locals and visitors alike. This premier shopping center, located in the vibrant Back Bay area, offers a luxurious shopping experience...
~1760 ftSE
Nightlife, Dancing
Club Café, Boston
9 min walk • Club Café, a staple of Boston's vibrant nightlife, has been a welcoming venue for the city's LGBTQ+ community and allies since its establishment in 1983. Nestled in the heart of Boston's historic South End, this multifaceted establishment at 209 Columbus Avenue offers...
~1640 ftSW
Landmark 52-floor skyscraper and mall
Skywalk Observatory, Boston
8 min walk • Perched high above the bustling streets of Boston lies the Skywalk Observatory, a towering beacon that offers an unparalleled view of this historic city. Situated within the Prudential Center, the observatory stands as a modern marvel, inviting visitors to ascend...
~780 ftE
Church, Romanesque architecture, Romanesque revival architecture
Trinity Church, Boston
4 min walk • Trinity Church, a cornerstone of Boston's architectural and spiritual landscape, stands as a testament to both history and craftsmanship. Nestled in the city's vibrant Back Bay area, the church is a focal point for residents and visitors alike.
0.4 miNW
Park, Bike trail, Outdoor activities
Charles River Esplanade, Boston
10 min walk • Nestled along the banks of the Charles River in Boston, the Charles River Esplanade is a lush urban oasis that offers city dwellers and visitors alike a serene escape from the bustling streets. This picturesque park stretches for three miles along the river, providing...
0.5 miW
Shopping
Newbury Comics, Boston
13 min walk • Newbury Comics is a cult favorite for lovers of pop culture, comics, and music in Boston. The store, which originally gained fame as a vinyl record and comic book sales point, has over time transformed into an icon of Boston's subcultural scene, offering a wide...
~630 ftE
Square, Farmer's market
Copley Square, Boston
4 min walk • Copley Square, nestled in the heart of Boston, United States, stands as a testament to the city's rich cultural and architectural heritage. This public square is bordered by some of the most significant buildings in Boston, including the historic Trinity Church, the...
~1360 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Shops at Prudential Center, Boston
7 min walk • The Prudential Center is an enclosed shopping mall within the mixed-use Prudential Center complex in the Back Bay neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts.
~160 ftSE
Gothic church with music services
Old South Church, Boston
1 min walk • Old South Church in Boston, Massachusetts, is a historic United Church of Christ congregation first organized in 1669. Its present building was designed in the Gothic Revival style by Charles Amos Cummings and Willard T.
~470 ftN
Street, Park
Commonwealth Avenue Mall, Boston
3 min walk • Commonwealth Avenue is a major street in the cities of Boston and Newton, Massachusetts. It begins at the western edge of the Boston Public Garden, and continues west through the neighborhoods of the Back Bay, Kenmore Square, Boston University, Allston, Brighton and Chestnut Hill.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Copley Society of Art?

Nearby attractions include Old South Church, Boston (1 min walk), Exeter Street Theatre, Boston (2 min walk), Back Bay, Boston (2 min walk), Norman B. Leventhal Map Center, Boston (3 min walk).

How to get to Copley Society of Art by public transport?

The nearest stations to Copley Society of Art:

Light rail

Copley • Lines: B, C, D, E (2 min walk)
Prudential • Lines: E (10 min walk)

Bus

Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St • Lines: 10, 39, 502, 504, 55, 9 (3 min walk)
Ring Rd @ Boylston St • Lines: 9 (5 min walk)

Train

Boston Back Bay (8 min walk)
Lansdowne (29 min walk)

Metro

Back Bay • Lines: Orange (8 min walk)
Tufts Medical Center • Lines: Orange (19 min walk)