My name is Martha Starr and I live in the Charlestown Navy Yard in Charlestown, MA. I grew up in a family that surrounded itself with art, music, theater, and food.

As early as I can remember, I drew in my parents’ art books, trying to copy Picasso, Cezanne or Degas. As soon as I was old enough, I started taking art lessons, which continued through high school, including the MFA Museum School. I was an art major in college, and it was at that point, surrounded by peers of equal or greater abilities, that I “caved.”

Fast-forward forty years, and I am finally “retired” from an excellent career in education that was always accompanied by a minor, yet continuing effort in painting. Here I am now and my art has become my work. I am in heaven in my studio. It has been a wonderful journey and my style and aesthetic are ever evolving.

Artist Resume

Education and Training

High School

 Boston Museum of Fine Arts Saturday Art School

College

Art Major, Skidmore College, BS, 1971

Post College

Classes with Independent Artists in Drawing, Painting, and Pastels

Collage at New Art Center

Worcester Art Museum

Alexandra Sheldon Online Classes

Private studio

Memberships (current)

MFA, ICA, Artists Group of Charlestown, Board of Directors-Artists Group of Charlestown,

Hyde Park Art Association, Concord Art Association, Cambridge Art Association

Volunteer Work

Artists for Humanity, Boston Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Recreation Therapy (drawing and painting)

Past Exhibitions

Worcester Art Museum Student Show

Newton Art Center Student Exhibit

All AGC Member Exhibits at Stove Factory Gallery, Charlestown MA

Recent Exhibits

Pictures for My Father, Stove Factory Gallery, November 2017

5 Artists in Search of a Portrait, Stove Factory Gallery, March 2019

Finding Your Strength, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, AGC Artists, 2020

All AGC Bi-Annual Member Shows, including Art In The Park, 2 shows per year, 3 submissions, 2015-2025

Cambridge Art Association Members Show, 2022, 2023, 2025.

Hyde Park Art Association, Menino Arts Center, Annual Members Show at Boston City Hall, 2022

Hood Park Development, AGC at Hood, Solo Show, August-November 2022.

Mosesian Art Center/Newton Art Association Juried Show, 2023

Concord Art Association, Member Exhibit, Concord MA  February 2020

“Stories We Tell”, Trio Show: Martha Starr, Karla Quarttrocchi, and Tim Evans. Stove Factory Gallery, April 2023

“Finding My Path.”Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Boston MA, Peace Gallery. Solo Show.  1/24-5/24

Cambridge Art Association, Juried Member Prize Show, 1/25-3/25

Jewish Arts Festival, Temple Israel, Boston. Invited Exhibitor. February, 2025

2025 AGC Spring Show, “Happy First Day of Spring.” Curator and Exhibitor. March 2025