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Founded in 1967 to showcase contemporary artists from Boston, Alpha now covers the country and carries an impressive line of prints by modern masters.

Since opening in 1964 with an exhibition of Ellsworth Kelly prints, Barbara Krakow’s keen judgment of contemporary art has earned her many fans – and customers.

With a commitment to exhibiting works by promising New England artists, this non-profit organization boasts a 120-year history of providing young artists with that crucial first break.

Representing some of New England’s most regarded printmakers and painters, NAGA is possibly Newbury’s best contemporary art gallery.

Arguably the most fun – albeit the most populist – gallery on Newbury, the IPG stocks vintage first edition movie posters and print advertisements from the belle époque .

Intense colors and an emphasis on graphic design distinguish the works of artist-owner Rotenberg and her contemporaries. Most artists represented are New England-based.

Favoring lush, contemporary paintings, and the occasional mixed-media sculpture, Nielsen is popular among Boston’s art cognoscenti for the distinction of her artists.

In welcome contrast to her peers, Audrey Pepper looks for a sense of playfulness in the pieces she exhibits – plenty of bold colors and amusing juxtapositions.

Everybody who’s anybody in the world of photography vies for wall space at Robert Klein. Past coups include shows by Annie Liebovitz and Herb Ritts.

With the American Crafts Movement of the late-19th century as its muse, The Artful Hand sells exquisite pieces of embroidery, woodwork, home accessories, and hand-painted glass.