MRPAC Art Gallery

Time and Patience

Todd Alsworth

Opening Reception: Thursday, October 9th; 6-8pm

Exhibition on display until November 30th

Artist Statement

For me, art is therapy. Art is real, and art is everywhere. It is a constant source of happiness, even when I’m working through something sad. Art provides me with validation that what I feel is real, and it provides me with an outlet through which I can express those feelings freely and without judgment, I can only hope that someone else may also find peace in the chaos in the images that I create. Art has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember.

My grandmother Lois was an oil painter, and her work filled my childhood home with incredible landscapes and deeply personal portraits. Growing up surrounded by her art, I was constantly inspired to create. Despite my early love for drawing, I never fully embraced painting. It felt too permanent, too unforgiving. Life, on the other hand, turned out to be just as unpredictable. After two attempts at college, including a stint at Mass College of Art, I found myself working multiple jobs instead, carving out a career as a chef. Cooking became my creative outlet for over 30 years, until the COVID-19 pandemic changed everything. The pandemic took my father from me, and this pushed me even further into my battle with alcoholism.

On December 28, 2021, I unknowingly took my first step into the hardest challenge of my life, a life without alcohol. Painting didn’t come back to me right away, but when it did, I couldn’t stop. It became more than just a creative release, it became a lifeline. In every brushstroke, I find focus. In every canvas, I rediscover parts of myself that I thought I had lost. Today, my art is an evolving reflection of my journey. My method shifts, my style grows, but every piece is deeply personal, capturing a moment, emotion, and a piece of my soul. I create not just to express myself, but to remind me of where I’ve been and where I’m going. The struggle may always exist, but it will never define me.

Follow Todd Alsworth on Instagram: @gochefyourself

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:

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.