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Clark Gallery showcases Pochesci works, prison photos

During the month of June, see paintings at the Clark Gallery by Linda Pochesci showing interior images of her Truro, Mass., studio and living quarters that open onto dunes that are fabricated from the artist’s imagination, as are the studio interiors containing mirrors reflecting spaces outside the visible space. Until Friday, June 18, the Clark Galley is also exhibiting “Danny Lyon: Conversations with the Dead” and “Richard Ross: Juvenile in Justice,” which were reviewed by the Boston Globe in May. The gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.n, and by appointment.

Lincoln kids’ triathlon is June 18

Kick off the summer at the Lincoln Kids Triathlon (also known as Splash, Mash and Dash) on Saturday, June 18 at 8:30 a.m. at the Codman Pool in Lincoln.  The event is open to all kids ages 5-14. Register before race day and save $10. Event information, including race distances and an online registration link, can be found at www.kidstri.net. To volunteer, email Ginger Reiner at ginger.reiner@gmail.com. There are T-shirts, goody bags, and medals for every participant plus great awards and raffle prizes.

Kids’ summer kickoff at library

Come to a summer kickoff party at the Lincoln Public Library on Wednesday, June 22 from 3:30-5 p.m. Children of all ages are invited to the library for balloon sculpting, crafts, a raffle, make-your-own sundaes and a magic show by Ed Popielarczyk at 4 p.m. Kids can pick up their summer reading challenge forms. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lincoln Public Library.

Event looks at Gropius jewelry

Discover the jewelry collection and stylistic trendsetting of Mrs. Ise Gropius during this special evening talk and tour, “Small but Perfect Things: The Style and Jewelry Collection of Ise Gropius,” on Thursday, June 23 from 7-9 p.m. at the Gropius House (68 Baker Bridge Rd.). Historic New England Associate Curator Laura Johnson shows you Mrs. Gropius’s collection of unique designs using intriguing modern materials, with original examples of jewelry on view. $10 for Historic New England members, $15 for nonmembers. Space is limited and registration required; call 781-259-8098 or buy online.

Mass Audubon invites photo contest submissions

“Picture This: Your Great Outdoors Photo Contest,” the annual competition sponsored by Mass Audubon in Lincoln, is now underway, with hundreds of participants expected to submit images of the Bay State’s natural beauty and wildlife diversity before the competition ends on September 30. Photographers of all abilities, ages and backgrounds are encouraged to fan out across the state to take their best shots of birds and other animals, friends and family members enjoying the outdoors, and more. For the 2016 contest, photographers will be able to submit up to 10 entries—double the number allowed previously. Categories include People in Nature, Birds, Mammals, and Other Animals, as well as a single category for Landscapes, Plants, and Fungi. For complete contest rules and submission guidelines as well as a gallery of the winning photos from 2015, visit the “Picture This” website.