John Rufo

architect, artist, husband, father - interested in the role of art and design in community connectivity - especially as it relates to urban vitality

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@emilybazelon Poetry Unbound is another great poetry podcast!

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Support your local restaurants!
https://t.co/hj16H4CZfM

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More coffee meditation from the studio. #CoffeeLover #espresso #stilllife #oilpainting

[Copley Society of Art @CoSoGallery]

Congratulations to our newly designated Copley Artists:
Katherine Richmond, CA
Caroline Rufo, CA
John Rufo, CA
Rosalie Sidoti, CA
Michael Weymouth, CA
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An artist member earns Copley Artist status once they have been accepted to 5 juried shows!

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A couple of thoughts on Dam Removal: #damremoval #watershed https://t.co/dJPuU9EfMe

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Great take on the current state of Local News. "News as a concept isn't going anywhere, but what are we going to be resurrected as?" #charlesriverchamber #community #communityengagement #LocalNewsMatters

[Today in News Tech @TodayinNewsTech]

In this episode the team discusses possibilities for local news outlets in the aftermath of #Gannett ownership and management, highlighting an article by @Greg_Reibman @crrchamber.

#localnewspapers #newsdeserts #webpublishing #venturecapital

https://t.co/qNFuKbsN5S

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It’s cold brew season! Get the to @FrenchPressMA no sweetener required! #Coffee #cafe #CoffeeTime

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More adjustments- additions and subtractions. #collageart #mixedmediapaintings #watershed #abstractlandscape #studioprocess #oilpastels https://t.co/NsCXsrEjxX

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The CDC says it takes a lifetime to learn to draw like a child

[Warren Brown @128InTheLoop]

Amazon Fresh will open first Boston-area location https://t.co/HKIHUBRIFS via @BosBizJournal

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Four ink on paper still lifes. Every time I start drawing with ink again I ask myself, “Why don’t I do this every day?”… #Artober2021 #indiaink #inkdrawing #sketchbook #dailydrawing

[Alex Dimitrov @alexdimitrov]

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Yup. That’s us!

[Charles River Regional Chamber @crrchamber]

Did you know that beyond changing our name, we were also recently named @BosBizJournal's 6th largest chamber in MA? Thanks to ALL of our members for their support. Check out their story here: https://t.co/jhw311n0yY #charlesriver #newton #needham #watertown #wellesley #chamber

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@berkie1 The nerve of some poodles

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Nonprofits Are Infrastructure, Too Love this take on infrastructure and nonprofits. #infrastructure #community https://t.co/4axXL0Gylq

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Palette and composition studies. Brewster, Cape Cod. #art #artwork #painting #landscapepainting

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Prep sketches for some larger studio pieces I’m contemplating #artwork #sketches #studioart

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@berkie1 Yikes

[Copley Society of Art @CoSoGallery]

Last night Co|So artists were welcomed into the newly reopened Langham, Boston and were given the opportunity to view their pieces in the hotel's permanent collection of artwork.
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Click through for a preview of works by our artists hanging in the hotel's cocktail bar, The Fed.

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Does your Saturday morning ritual look similar to John Rufo's still life pictured here? This painting is a beautiful reminder to take time and appreciate the little moments throughout the day.
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Pictured: John Rufo, "Still Life", oil on paper, 12x10"