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Rockport Fine art Association & Museum's Experimental Group Opens Seventeenth Show

The Rockport Art Association & Museum'southward Experimental Group opens its seventeenth group exhibition, "Unexpected No. Seventeen" at Jane Deering Gallery, 19 Pleasant Street, Gloucester, MA 01930. Works on view in the exhibition range in medium to include paintings, mixed-media, graphics, sculpture, digital art and photography. The exhibition runs from April ii through April thirty. Gallery hours are Friday and Saturday 1 to 5 pm and Sun ane to 4 pm or by engagement at 978.886.4582.

The Experimental Group is a artistic forum, its' primary mission is to increase public awareness and to foster self-expression by bringing artists together to explore and share ideas that cultivate artistic freedom. The EG is encouraged and supported by the Rockport Art Association & Museum.

If y'all would similar more information about the exhibition, would like to schedule an interview and a walk through, or need additional promotional images please contact: Nella Lush, Experimental Grouping Chair, 978.886.4582 or via e-mail at experimentalgroupraa@gmail.com

The Rockport Fine art Association & Museum (RAA&Thou) is one of the oldest and nearly active art organizations in the country. The Association has a long and distinguished history that has spanned 100 years.

http://www.experimentalartgroup.com/

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News from Rocky Neck about a special group show opening Thursday August fifth with a Saturday reception August 14th, and special events inspired past the showroom:

New Exhibition at Rocky Neck Art Colony Featuring Animals of all Stripes

Wild Things: Animals Real and Imagined

Location: The Cultural Eye at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson Street, Gloucester, MA

Dates: August five, 2021 – September 12, 2021

Artists' Reception: Saturday, August 14, 5-seven PM

Hours: Th noon to 8 PM; Fri through Sunday apex to five PM

Our pets and nature got us through the terminal twelvemonth. Now, the Rocky Neck Art Colony wants to honor feathered, finned and furred friends with a special exhibition titledWild Things: Animals Real and Imagined,opening August 5 at The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck.

Threescore works are on display including more than xiv sculptures, nine photographs, a selection of digital art as well as paintings, drawings and prints. Artists are from Oregon, Colorado, Louisiana and New England.

Juror Barbara Moody says that making a selection from almost 200 entries was quite the challenge: "I chose the most intriguing works that fit the theme of Wild Things: Known and Imagined," says Moody. "Ultimately, I was forced to omit most of the domestic animals, birds and breathtaking environments even though they could be considered 'wild.' I was attracted about by those works that were unusual, curious, provocative and/or unique. "

Nigh the Juror, Barbara Moody

Barbara Moody recently retired equally a Professor of painting and drawing at Montserrat Higher of Art, where she also served as VP/Academic Dean for nine years. Her large-scale drawings have been shown at the Kingston Gallery in Boston, where she has had 14 solo shows. Barbara earned master's and doctorate degrees from Harvard University, as well as a BFA from Syracuse University.

Moody serves on the Board of Rocky Neck Art Colony. She co-founded FLOAT Gallery, and volition evidence her newest pocket-size works at the Cove Gallery on Rocky Neck in August.

Participating artists include: Linda Bourke, Laurinda Butcher, Matt Cegelis, Janice Charles, Yhanna Coffin, Isabella DeLia, Maria Denjongpa, Nancy Dudley, Barbe Ennis, Erin Garrett-Metz, Lisa Goren, Robert Grady, Nygel Jones, Tim Karoleff, Elizabeth Kayl, Steven Kratka, Amelia Leonards, Christopher Lovely, Jana Matusz, Dillian McGahey, Brian White potato, Karie O'Donnell, Olivia Parker, Morgan Petitpas, Liese Ricketts, Joyce Roessler, Amy Ross, Constance Saems, Jon Sarkin, Lynne Sausele, Darcy Scanlon Moulton, Deb Schradieck, Elaine Seidel, Sophia Shultz, Brad Story, Derrick Te Paske, Len Thomas-Vickory, Stacy Thomas-Vickory, Mandy Torres, Helen Tory, Juni Van Dyke, Karen Watson, Jaclyn Withers, Lulu Wootton, and Claire Wyzenbeek.

Special Events

In improver to an opening reception on Sabbatum, Baronial 14, from 5 to vii PM, a special grade called How to Draw a Craven (Harder Than yous Remember and More Fun) will exist given by artist Amanda Hawkins later in Baronial.  To sign upward, visit the Rocky Neck Art Colony Eventbrite page (https://www.eventbrite.com/o/rocky-neck-art-colony-32908400501), and look at the RNACExhibitions.com spider web page for updates.

Also planned is a special video presentation from the far-flung artists virtually animal imagery and art. Follow the Rocky Neck Art Colony Youtube Channel.

The Rocky Neck Art Colony (RNAC) was founded in the mid-19th century and incorporated as a 501(c)(iii) in 1973. With the creation of the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck in 2012, RNAC programs are reaching a wider demographic as the visual arts focus is expanding to include more diverse cultural and educational offerings. The Cultural Center is located at 6 Wonson Street, Gloucester, MA 01930. For more data visit www.rockyneckartcolony.org.

Not to exist missed.

JON SARKIN artist studio_37 Main Street Gloucester Mass_historic west end across from Caffe Sicilia_2017_©c ryan
streetscape, due west stop Main Street, Gloucester Mass, Jon Sarkin Fish City Studios 2017

Press RELEASE from The Arts Council of Princeton:

Three Individuals Who Became Artists By Chance to be the Focus of
"Inside Out…When Worlds Collide" An Exhibition at the Arts Council of Princeton January 4 through February 22

Princeton, NJ – The Arts Council of Princeton will nowadays "Within Out…When Worlds Collide," an exhibition of works past three individuals who became artists past take chances. The exhibit will exist on display in the Arts Quango's Taplin Gallery, from January iv through February 22, 2020. (website hither)

Join us on Saturday, January iv from two-3PM when the 3 artists will be creating works of art while the public can lookout man prior to the Opening Reception to be held from iii-5PM.

Becoming an artist was non the initial intention for Jon Sarkin, Jennifer Levine, or Kenneth Lewis Sr. Through singled-out circumstances, art and the demand to create became the driving force in their lives. Despite receiving no formal training, these artists are consumed in the process. Their piece of work conveys joy and frustration and questions life on the canvas. It is out of the ordinary, provocative, imaginative, and even obsessive-compulsive.

According to co-curators Ruthann Taylor and Colette Royal, "The show addresses the ability of cocky-taught artistic talent and the drive of the human spirit to create."

See These Extraordinary Artists

Jon Sarkin, of Gloucester, MA, was working as a chiropractor when he suffered a massive stroke one hot day in 1988. He felt a throbbing, excruciating hurting in his head and heard a ringing in his ears. After surgery, his brain began to swell and drain. When Sarkin woke up, he was a completely dissimilar man. Afterwards the disquisitional phase of the stroke passed, Sarkin began to have a ferocious need to draw and paint. The stroke, says Sarkin, "made art my top priority in life. Information technology made it more important than just about anything." Sarkin is the field of study of the book Shadows Bright as Glass, which traces his journey from md to manically-compulsive artist. website here:https://www.jsarkin.com/

Jennifer Levine, of Montclair, NJ, started painting at age 40 when she was going through a divorce. "I had no experience, merely needed something to hold onto every bit I faced the ordeal. I read Julia Cameron'southward The Creative person'south Way and information technology led me through a process that ultimately changed my life in the most profound and wonderful way. Through cartoon and painting, I was able to unearth the depth of my being and observe a way to express myself that served others," says Levine. "Now I pigment because I love the process – the feel of the paints and the brush on the sheet. I dearest the unknown magical abracadabra of going from nix to something. I like discovering the images that appear on the canvas I like how people react and get nurtured or informed or uplifted past the pieces."

Kenneth J. Lewis, Sr., of Trenton, NJ,  is a self-instructed artist who began painting on canvas at the unusual age of 47 years. Kenneth has a spiritual relationship and deep sensitivity for what he produces. On New year's day'southward Day 2008, Kenneth painted his first piece; he called information technology "Contemplation". Information technology was an inner reflective painting as he sat home contemplating his future later on 24 years of marriage. He rapidly learned he had a very raw and latent gift that could no longer be held dorsum. Lewis painted more as a hobby from 2008 until the death of his female parent in 2012. His female parent could depict, yet she never attempted to embrace or further explore her talent. He knew that he had to create, not only for himself, but too for his belatedly mother, and for generations that follow. Since that time Lewis has created enormous collections of work. To date he has hosted/curated over 30 group shows, 22 solo shows, and participated in many group shows. He is the curator for Starbucks Trenton.

About the Arts Council of Princeton

The Arts Council of Princeton is located in the Paul Robeson Center for the Arts, 102 Witherspoon Street in Princeton, NJ. For more information, please visit artscouncilofprinceton.org or call (609) 924-8777.

The Arts Council of Princeton, founded in 1967, fulfills its mission of Edifice Community through the Arts past presenting a wide range of programs including community arts outreach, exhibitions, performances, costless customs cultural events, and studio-based classes and workshops in a wide range of media. Housed in the landmark Paul Robeson Centre for the Arts, Arts Quango of Princeton programs are designed to be high-quality, engaging, affordable and accessible for the diverse population of the greater Princeton region.  Visit artscouncilofprinceton.org for more information.

*The press release included ii photos of Jennifer Levine and Kenneth Lewis works.

This Art Show is always fun at a great venue.

This Art Show is always fun at a great venue.

From our friend Gloria Parsons

Just checking in once again in case you lot are even so interested in the show.

Please contact me before September 10 th if you are interested in participating this twelvemonth.

You lot may take already contacted me.  If so, thank you!

Gloria

schtruant@verizon.internet

Gloria Parsons

Phyllis A Marine Association

Board Treasurer

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                    photo of Hammond Castle by Rebeccah Pearson Museum Shop Manager                  

Rebeccah Pearson, Museum Store manager submits:

Artist reception at Hammond Castle Museum Mon July 8th 6pm – 8pm

"On the Correct Rail" artist meet and greet is a wonderful manner to meet some of our most talented artists on Greatcoat Ann that are existence featured in Hammond Castle'due south Museum Shop. Join us Monday July eighth at 6pm ending at 8pm. Refreshments will be served as you talk with the artists and relish their paintings. Please RSVP by going to the website at www.hammondcastle.org.

The featured artists for the month of July include:

Rosemary Ryding was born in London and is greatly influenced, past the art sometime and new in Europe. Her main interest is in the study of new mediums and methods. Her present pursuit is the study of ENCAUSTIC which is a medium used by the Greeks in the fourth century BC. It is now used in a multitude of ways and combines the old and the new.

Patty Boynton is a painter whose art is inspired by the dazzler of the Northeast, in item the marshes of Cape Ann and the Isles of Shoals . She works in oils in a representational mode with a goal of simplifying and abstracting her subjects. When she isn't painting, she enjoys walking, working in her garden, singing in her church choir, reading and traveling. Y'all can attain her at p.boynton@comcast.internet.

Linda Harvey has been painting as hobby for the past 20 years. Her piece of work includes seascapes, landscapes, children and European streetscapes. Oil on canvas is her medium of choice. She has had many painting adventures in France, Espana, Majorca and Italy . She paints with joy in the cute color.

Therese Melden lives in Manchester, MA and began painting 14 years ago. She has explored acrylic and oil pigment and currently works in pastel. "I have ever loved making art. I bask trying new techniques and have been fortunate to piece of work with gifted teachers and talented peers. I paint plein air and mostly from photographs. I cull subjects that I have an emotional reaction to."

Camille Skilton has been painting as a hobby for around 15 years. She started in watercolors but now does mostly oils. She paints in the tonalist way which George Inness started in the 1800s.

Carmela Martin a native of New England, Carmela Martin finds that these are the landscapes and people that most concenter her as an artist.  Whether working representationally or in a more expressionistic manner, her art is informed by her experiences living in this unique part of the country. Martin has studied at Montserrat College of Art and with many gifted and renowned artists from the North Shore and across.  She works in pastels, acrylic and oils, oftentimes incorporating cold wax and marble grit. Martin is an creative person fellow member of the Northward Shore Arts Association, Rockport Art Association, Newburyport Art Association and the National Association of Women Artists (NAWA). Her paintings are in individual and corporate collections in the U.S., Canada and Scotland.

Katie Bull has lived in Beverly MA about of her life. Though her travels inspire her fine art, she thrives on her sense of place in her own back yard. Her primary medium is pastels, and recently she has been exploring and enjoying painting in oils.

Fine art at Hammond Castle Museum

Every month through out our season Hammond Castle Museums Shop will be featuring  local artists upon its walls. A portion of the proceeds will go towards restoration efforts. To view this months local artist please click  here! Hammond Castle Museum, 80 Hesperus Ave, Gloucester MA 01930 www.hammondcastle.org

Hammond castle open daily! Enjoy guided or self-guided tours.

Thursday nighttime Candlelit Tours coming July and Baronial

Woodstock front page New York Times Sunday August 17 1969
Woodstock article by Barnard L. Collier and Jack Manning photograph

"I'thou glad to be hither l years later to celebrate and take my 75th birthday this July!" Elizabeth Enfield

1969 WOODSTOCK  FESTIVAL OF MUSIC & PEACE PHOTOGRAPHS by Elizabeth Enfield

June 1-30,2019 – Open 7 days all week!

In 1969,  Elizabeth Enfield,  fine art teacher in New York City, was director of a summer photography program for teenagers. 1 of her staff had 2 printing passes for the Woodstock Peace and Music Festival in White Lake, New York.

Fifty years ago, Max Yasgur happily rented his subcontract for 40,000 people. The effect rose to 450,000  attendees in total, shown past a shot taken from a helicopter in a higher place the crowd, and published in the New York Times forepart page. The show ran  24 hours a twenty-four hours from Friday August 15th until Monday August 18th when a late coming performer gave the remaining 35,000 people a '1000 Finale'!

The exhibition in the Lobby Hallway of the Addison Gilbert Hospital  June seventh to 30th, 2019, is avaliable for viewing all day, for your pleasure. Portraits include photos of Ravi Shankar, Janis Joplin, Santana and Grace Slick.The crowd is seen watching in pelting and sun and camping in the field covered with mud and water. Some are sittting on the light and speaker structures around the field. Out of food, offered by the  "grunter subcontract"  who volunteered their services to the oversupply.

Listen to the CD the  "TAKING WOODSTOCK",  sound, written past Elliot Teichberg

Addison Gilbert Hospital Gloucester MA view from Washington street_20180702_©c ryan

The New York Times is looking for Woodstock images May 30, 2019 see  here

Here are a few scenes from the open firm on Sabbatum May 18, 2019 at TOHP Burnham Library, Essex, for the Once Upon a Competition Greatcoat Ann Reads exhibition. Virtually of the photos were taken at the kickoff and at the end. What a great plow out on what felt like the commencement sunny Sat this leap! Library Director Deborah French and librarian April Wanner welcomed the artists and writers and the community to a lovely public reception. The Friends of the Library provided coffee and broiled goodies.

Y'all can catch the exhibition at this venue through June 21, 2019. The temporary public art series by Alexia Parker is on view in this hall and expect for 1 work in the library on the principal floor. 3 special upcoming programs in Essex feature Barbara McLaughlin this Friday May 31st at 4pm; Diane Polley & Marion Hall June 7th, 4pm; and Betty Allenbrook Wiberg. Contact the library for more information. Adept to know: ii fantastic playgrounds are close by the library and this exhibition: Memorial Park on the grounds surrounding TOHP, and Eagle's Nest at Essex Elementray on Story Street.

Reception at TOHP Burnham Library Essex Mass._ artists and writers of Once Upon a Contest Selections from Cape Ann Reads exhibition _20190518_about 60 guests all ages stopped by © c ryan (10).jpg


Join u.s.a. for an evening showcasing local art! Over 50 artists from Cape Ann will be displaying paintings in our 1000 Ballroom for purchase. Creative person Dan DeLouise will also demonstrate a live painting to be raffled during the result. All raffle proceeds support Pathways for Children. The show is free and open to the public.

Beauport Hotel Gloucester
55 Commercial Street
Gloucester, MA 01930

Tuesday, Apr xxx, 2019 at 5:30 PM – 8:thirty PM

Once upon a contest is on the motility. The group show opens Sabbatum, April 6, reception iii-5pm at Manchester Historical Museum. Installation in this beautiful light filled infinite in progress.

Manchester Historical Museum, Once Upon a Contest: Cape Ann Reads Exhibit – Public Reception April half-dozen ( 3-5pm)

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Special Program April 13thfrom Manchester Historical Museum 2019 Cape Ann Reads poster.jpg

News from Essex National Heritage- Congratulations to all the winners including Amy Smith of Gloucester:

Essex Heritage Announces Winners of 2018 Photo Contest

We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2018 Essex National Heritage Area Photo Contest. The annual photograph contest encourages photographers of all levels to "capture" the living landscapes, unique places, and interesting people of Essex County, MA. The contest is presented in partnership with Hunt's Photo & Video, the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, and the National Park Service at Salem Maritime and Saugus Iron Works National Historic Sites.

From rocky coasts and harbors and rural farms to historic downtowns and parks, photographers vividly captured a variety of special places in Essex County for their award-winning submissions to this year's contest. All of the photographs were taken within the Essex National Heritage Area and vicious into the categories of "Off the Beaten Path," "People of Essex Canton," and "A Closer Wait."

2018 Essex National Heritage Surface area Photo Competition Winners
Grand Prize Winner
• "Waves," taken in Salem by Laurence Spang of Salem

Category: A Closer Wait
• 1st Prize: "Sunflower, All For Me," taken in Newbury by Ken Jordan of Lynn
• 2nd Prize: "Storm Damage," taken in Salisbury by Caroline Stella of Saugus
• tertiary Prize: "Head Sails," taken in Gloucester by Frank Conahan of Groton

Category: People Of Essex County
• 1st Prize: "Sandstorm," taken in Ipswich by Kristin Bender Kyllingstad of Beverly
• 2nd Prize: "Essex Tech Instruction Moment," taken in Danvers past Sue Plutsky of Beverly
• 3rd Prize: "Winter Hop" taken in Peabody past Judy Schneider of Middleton

Category: Off The Beaten Path
• 1st Prize: "Walking on Clouds" taken in Gloucester by Sarah Burrows of Wenham
• 2nd Prize: "Appleton," taken in Ipswich by Amy Smith of Gloucester
• 3rd Prize: "Nature's Window," taken in Manchester by the Sea past Stephen Dagley of Beverly

People's Choice Winner
• "Monarch and Thistle," Taken in Haverhill past Kathy Diamontopoulos of Haverhill

Instagram Winners

New to the Essex Heritage Photo Contest was an Instagram category. Instagrammer were encouraged to tag photos that they took during 2018 with #essexheritagephotocontest. Over 450 photos were entered and 9 winners were selected for their stunning shots that captured the special quality of Essex County. The accounts that won the Instagram category are as follows: @a.a.k.photo, @dcmills89, @funky_monkey_photos, @harbors_edge_photography, @lomachusetts, @saltwaterlabphoto, @sarahtracyburrows, @sjdagley, @tugapeaks

Group Evidence in 2019 for the 2018 contest winners

The eleven winning images volition be exhibited for 1 year at the National Park Service Visitor Center in Salem (two New Freedom Street, Salem, MA 01970) and at the part of the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission (160 Main Street, Haverhill, MA 01830).

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Run into all the winning photographs on the Essex Heritage Facebook page: world wide web.facebook.com/EssexHeritage

Prints for the Essex National Heritage Area Photo Contest exhibits were generously provided by Hunt'southward Photo & Video. Prizes for the Photo Competition were generously contributed past Hunt's Photo & Video and the National Park Service.

About Essex Heritage and the Essex National Heritage Area
Essex Heritage is the non-profit organization that manages the Essex National Heritage Area by developing programs that heighten, preserve and encourage recreation, education, conservation and interpretation projects on Boston's North Shore and the Lower Merrimack River Valley. The Essex National Heritage Area is comprised of the 34 cities and towns of Essex County, MA. For more than data, visit EssexHeritage.org or call (978) 740-0444.

Giles Laroche included in Salem group exhibition at Hawthorne Hotel.jpgEndmost presently! Hawthorne Hotel group evidence continues through February 20, 2019

"A Sentimental Journey," group exhibition was organized past local historian Jim McAllister to celebrate Salem's art scene in the years between 1978 and 1992.  Bear witness includesGiles Laroche and many other local artists. Gallery open Tuesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to five p.m., and Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Gratis lecture by Jim McAllister on "Art Organizing on Boston'due south Due north Shore 1875-1925" on Wednesday, February. twenty, at 7 p.one thousand.Where: Kensington-Stobart Gallery, Hawthorne Hotel, Salem Common, xviii Washington Square Due west, Salem."  Link to Salem News article by Volition Broaddus

Have plans for the weekend, come on over to the Paint Manufacturing plant, Ocean Alliance for a great Art Testify.

Subsequently a successful There IS MORE TO Bounding main I, there will be another on October 5, 2018 – October vii, 2018.

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Fri, Oct 5, Opening Reception with Artists 6-9 pm
Saturday October 6 – Sunday October 7, 12-6 pm
Gloucester Pigment Manufacturing plant to Benefit Ocean Alliance

Call for Entry:
Receiving: Thursday, October iv, 4-7 pm and Fri, October five, 12-2pm
Choice upward: Sunday Oct 7, 6-8 pm
Reception: Friday Oct 5, half dozen-9 pm

Entry Fee:
– $30 for three pieces.
– Entrants may also submit upwardly to 6 disordered and sleeved prints for bin piece of work.
– Entry will be capped when space is filled.
– Entry based on starting time come, commencement paid of entry fee.
– Items should be set to hang.

– Half-dozen foot tables are available for artists with table pieces. $30 for full table, $15 for half table. First come, first serve.

Entry Fee payable to Jessica Biker at 7 Morton Place, Gloucester MA

Entry Deadline: September 29
– Please include show entry class with entry fee or by email.

There'Due south MORE TO Ocean 2 – Creative person ENTRY FORM

NAME

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Delight consummate form beneath for all work. Please provide top and length of hanging pieces (including frame, if applicative).
Championship Media Type Peak Length Price

Title Media Type Height Length Price
 
 
 
 

Sales:
– All items submitted must exist for sale.
– 20% of all sales volition go to the Ocean Alliance and Restoration of the Gloucester Pigment Mill.

The "There is More than to Sea" organizers volition accept reasonable care in handling and showing exhibitor's work. The exhibiting artist understands and agrees that all works are exhibited at their own risk. The "There is More than to Sea" organizers and Ocean Alliance do non comport insurance for the artwork and do not assume responsibleness for any loss, harm, or theft of work during the event. By participating in the show, you agree to the above terms and conditions.

Questions: Jessica Biker – jessicaabiker@gmail.com, Melissa Cox – mcoxward2@gmail.com

JULY 27, 2018
Friday 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

JULY 28, 2018
Sabbatum, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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JULY 29, 2018
SUNDAY, nine:00 – 5:00 PM

Ocean Alliance
32 Horton St, Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930