MRPAC Art Gallery

Lisa Doucet: Lisa's Garden

Artist Reception on Wednesday, June 17 at 6pm-8pm.
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
Exhibition on display until September 7, 2026

Artist Statement

A self-taught photographer, Lisa Doucet has been taking photos for over 50 years. She received her first SLR camera at age 11 from her photography loving father, and has been taking photos ever since.

Having moved to the Attleboro area in the mid 1980’s, Lisa ended up working in the jewelry industry as a bench jeweler for 20 years. This helped to develop her skill for looking at small things with a critical eye.

For the past 8 years, Lisa has been concentrating on nature photography. Most recently her focus has been macro photography of nature through all stages of its life.

Lisa first entered her photos in the Attleboro Arts Museum 2025 Flower Show, taking home 3rd place in the People’s Choice Awards for ‘Blown Away’.

In her own words…

“I like to share what I see when I am out in nature when I stop and really look at things closely. The intimate parts of nature that are there, but are often overlooked. Beauty is all around us in the littlest things, you just have to stop and look for it.

Lisa’s Garden is a collection of photos taken mostly in my own back yard. I take my camera out in the early morning or late afternoon to capture the small wondrous life that exists in flower gardens. Patterns in nature have always fascinated me, so I look for color, pattern, and visual impact as I am taking photos. This collection looks at small things in nature in an intimate way.”

ABOUT THE MRPAC ART GALLERY

The Marilyn Rodman Performing Arts Gallery calls for local visual artists to submit samples of their work to be showcased in a gallery setting inside the theater on a bi-monthly basis. Our gallery is located at: 1 School Street, Foxborough, MA.

We will continue to present local artists working in a variety of mediums with curated themes and companion events featuring local performers, speakers and businesses.

Members of the public are invited to visit the gallery during upcoming ticketed events and on specific event nights designed to foster an inspirational experience while enjoying beverages from our concession area and mingling with other local creatives. Upcoming dates will be announced as they are finalized.

All are welcome!

Gallery events are supported in part by a grant from the Foxborough, Attleboro, Mansfield and Sharon Cultural Councils, local agencies which are supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

INTERESTED IN SHOWING YOUR WORK?

Please contact MRPAC Artistic Director Jennifer Rathbun by email at [email protected] for more information.

HONOR ROLL OF ARTISTS PREVIOUSLY FEATURED:

March 2026-May 2026: Lisa Hayden

December 2025-February 2026: Jan Gendron

September 2025-November 2025: Todd Allsworth

May 2025-August 2025: Emerald City Theatrical Broadway Costume Exhibition

December 2024- February 2025: Juri Love; Photojournalism of Foxborough

September 2024-November 2024: Marco Vizcarro; Seasonal Watercolors

Summer 2024: Penny Saftler, Sharon White, Aleesa Alvona, Michelle Quinn Community Show; Summer Daydreams: Meditations on Place

March 2024-May 2024: Anne Fontaine; Inside/Outscapes

March 2024: Lifeworks Culminating Gallery Workshop Show

December 2023-February 2024: Jesse Barnett; Rock Concert Photography

September 2023-November 2023: Howie Green; Pop Art

June-August 2023: Devin DiChiara

January-May 2023: Joan Kent; Near & Far

January 2023: Social Justice Culminating Exhibit; Foxborough Public High School

November 2022-January 2023: Paul Percival: Paintings for Rooms I Have Yet to Create

September-November 2022: Eddie Bruckner; Pop Art

June-August 2022: Kate Nelson; Acrylics

May 2022: Social Justice Culminating Exhibit; Foxborough Public High School

September 2021-April 2022: Christine Chepeleff; Beach Photography

June-August 2021: Shared shows featuring: Vanessa Schukis, Devin DiChiara, Krissy Buckley, Erica Spitz, Kerry Vitale, Robyne Recca Amy Parker & Taylor Ford

Information For Artists

MRPAC will run bi-monthly sessions of thematic exhibits.
Both solo exhibits as well as multiple artist exhibitions will be considered based on volume.
Installation for each session will take place by arrangement with the Artistic Director. Artists are responsible for delivering the art to the theater & specifying display instructions.
Artists are required to sign a release of liability agreement and provide a valuation of all work displayed.
MRPAC does not assume any liability for items submitted for display. Artists will be asked to complete a release of liability and item valuation prior to installation.
Artists do not need to be present for event evenings scheduled during their run, but they are always welcome and encouraged to attend and interact with guests.
Artists will have the opportunity to offer their work for private sale with a 25% commission to MRPAC. Artists must provide a price list catalog with their submissions.
Artists will be responsible for removing their artwork from the gallery space by appointment within 3 business days of the end of their installation run.