At North Bennet Street School, we believe in the transformative power of meaningful work to shape lives, build community, and reflect the values that guide us.
Our 2025 Exhibition asks the question: What does “meaningful work” mean to you? In response, our community of NBSS students and alumni shared work that celebrates their range of skills, experiences, and aspirations.
Duration: Friday, May 2 through Thursday, July 3, 2025 Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm, Saturdays 10:00am to 2:00pm
Exhibition Intro signPair of octagonal tables Alana Schwartz CF ’25Preservation models by Alex Schmidt PC ’23Pennsylvania Spice Box by Charlie Kline CF ’05Chairs by Caroline Knight CF ‘25, Matt Romick CF ’25, Alana Schwartz CF ’25, and Haniel Wides CF ’24Blanket chest and Rohlf’s Table by John Heveran CF ’25Rocket Box by Ainsley Donaldson CF ’79Mitered nightstand by Ellen Kaspern CF ’03Wooden boards coptic bound notebooks by Alex Begin CF ’23 and Ariana Rutledge BB ’22Windswept Tourmaline Ring by Geraldine Kish Perry JM ’00Monument Valley pendant by Karen Chartier JM ’03“Even Bohan” by Kalonymus ben Kalonymus, 13th century poet, bound by Elizabeth McHugh BB ’19Rocket Box by Ainsley Donaldson CF ’79Viewing the Locksmithing security camera displayClub chair by Maura Alverson CF ’25Bookbinder’s finishing press by Bob Miller CF ’11 and Yearbook reback by Carmen Torrado Gonzalez BB ’26Mushroom box by Lily Tilton CF ’23Star inlay table by Philip Lyon CF ’12Pair of octagonal tables Alana Schwartz CF ’25Art deco casepiece by Christine Ortiz CF ’24Wooden Globe by Juan Pablo Blanco CF ’12Drawings by Haniel Wides CF ’24Sterling hinge bracelet by Riley Freitas JM ’25Singapore chain necklace with garnet pendant and Garnet ring by Gigi Sui JM ’25Octagon pendant by Karen Chartier JM ’03Brass hairpin inspired by historic NBSS design by Isabelle Jensen JM ’26Stradivari model violin and Guarneri model viola by Edler Augustin VM ’25“Adam’s Adventures in the Army” bound by Johnny Carrera BB ’04“Embody / In Body, edition of 3” and “You Are Here, edition of 10” by Wendy Withrow BB ’08Notebook by Carmen Torrado Gonzalez BB ’26 (left) and “Marion Harland’s Complete Cook Book” reback repair and clamshell box (right) by Willa Anderson BB ’26Trio of sewing samples by Rachel Payne BB ’23Book, “Poetical Vagaries of the Knight of the Folding Stick” bound by Stephanie Sieverding BB ’25Book, “Poetical Vagaries of the Knight of the Folding Stick” bound by Suehade Soto BB ’25Book, “Poetical Vagaries of the Knight of the Folding Stick” bound by Laura Kraegel BB ’25Book, “Poetical Vagaries of the Knight of the Folding Stick” bound by Ash Nunez BB ’25Twisted wire ring (left) by Jasmine Barros JM ’26, and Forged gold hoops and Forged gold ring (right) by Isabelle Schmit JM ’26Live edge stool set and book, “Thomas J. MacDonald, Furniture Maker,” by Tommy MacDonald CF ’01Upholstered rocking chair by Tommy MacDonald CF ’01Blanket chest by Rob Solomon CF ’25Toolbox and mini toolbox by Zach Reynolds CF ’26Toolbox by Sarah Moreno CF ’26Custom guitar by Justin Garnache CF ’23Jewelry stand by Dee Cohen CF ’25Roundback chair and marquetry piece of Leonardo Da Vinci by Hugo Nakashima-Brown CF ’24“Rag + Pulp” bound by Jennifer Pellecchia BB ’19“Notions” bound by Willa Anderson BB ’26 (right) and by Mimi Zycherman BB ’23 (left)
This Exhibition is made possible with generous support from the Massachusetts Cultural Council and our Partners in Craft.
