Month: July 2015

NORTH SHORE ARTS ASSOCIATION CELEBRATES SPECIAL “A FORTY YEAR COLLABORATION” EXHIBIT SHOWCASING THE WORK OF HUSBAND AND WIFE TEAM, ARTISTS, NELLA AND STEVE LUSH.  IN  EXHIBITION Sunday, June 28 – Saturday, July 25.   RECEPTION Sunday, July 12, 2 – 4 pm.   ALL ARE INVITED.  OPEN AND FREE TO THE PUBLIC.

“I don’t look for inspiration.  Inspiration comes from hard work,” says Nella Lush, whose Italian heritage of family artists, musicians and poets living and working near the Adriatic Sea, has informed her artistic career.

Working on several canvases at once, developing the imagery through a process of surface changes, she constantly explores human history which becomes for her a spiritual and intimate journey.   Drawing on her intuition and experience she never follows a formula.  She brings together the alchemy of materials, classical forms and the appearance of centuries of aging in all of her work, whether it is an abstract, a fresco, a floral, figurative or marine.

Working in series mainly with oils, cold wax, often with marble dust, Nella plumbs the depths of exhilaration, angst and pure joy in the human experience.   Her vibrant visual energy radiates from the canvas stirring our souls to come alive.

Nella is a Signature Member of the American Society of Marine Artists and President of the National Association of Women Artists, MA chapter .  A juried member of both the North Shore Arts Association and the Rockport Art Association, her work is held in many private collections around the country.

Steve Lush’s artistic talent energizes his stunning marine art for which he has won many awards including the Winslow Homer Special Merit Award, and two Museum Purchase Awards from Mystic Seaport for their Annual International Maritime Art exhibition.  His watercolors have been included in every annual international and regional exhibition of the New England Watercolor Society since 2008, and Steve is a contributing artist with the Coast Guard Art Program.  His watercolors are on continuous exhibit at various Coast Guard venues.

Steve shares, “My art has been influenced by my experiences at sea, and the ports I’ve visited.  Model shipbuilding has influenced my eye for form while literature of the sea has influenced my taste for individuality.  I try to convey emotion, understated activity and contrasting light in my work.”  Steve will be including work using oil and cold wax on canvas in this exhibition.

NORTH SHORE ARTS ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES AWARD WINNING CAPE ANN ARTIST, CAROLE LOIACONO, SOLO SHOW, “Reflections of Cape Ann”,  Thursday July 2 – Saturday, July 25, Reception Sunday, July 12, 2 – 4pm.

Carole Loiacono declares, “I’m always in love with Cape Ann!”  She is an award winning plein air painter who has fulfilled her dream of living, teaching and painting on Cape Ann for the last 30 years, also following the sun to paint in Tarpon Springs, Florida in the winter months.

Carole works in watercolor, acrylic, pastel, pencil, pen & ink and oils, and can often be seen painting on site throughout Cape Ann and Tarpon Springs.  She likes to absorb the feeling of the moment.  “Sometimes,” she says, “it takes me in a weird direction which leads me to start with a color I don’t normally use, and let the painting evolve from there.”  Often described as a Romantic Impressionist, she likes to exaggerate the moment, the feelings, the experience of the day, pushing the envelope through color and texture.  “I’m trying to be a conduit through the painting to convey to the viewer the essence of the moment by experiencing the energy of the scene.  If I am able to express some of the feelings of excitement and joy that I experience while painting the beauty of Cape Ann, then I feel I have created a memorable piece of artwork.”

Loiacono earned a B.S. in Art Education from Pratt Institute and has taught art classes in the New York and Long Island school districts.  In addition to numerous art show awards she was commissioned to create a 20 panel acrylic series and a 15 panel acrylic series for the Rockland Psychiatric Center in Orangeburg, New York.

NORTH SHORE ARTS ASSOCIATION, LOCATED IN EAST GLOUCESTER, MA, A FAVORITE PAINTING VENUE OF ARTIST LEGENDS    WINSLOW HOMER, EDWARD HOPPER and FITZ HENRY LANE, CELEBRATES ITS “Year of The Artist!” WITH  EXCITING JURIED THIRD MEMBERS’ SHOW OF THE 2015 SEASON.   Thursday, July 2 through Saturday, July 25.  Opening Reception Sunday, July 12, 2 – 4 pm.  ALL INVITED.  OPEN FREE TO THE PUBLIC.

Honoring its founding artists Theresa Bernstein, Frederick Mulhaupt, and Hugh Breckenridge among many others, and 9 decades of groundbreaking exhibitions, the artists of the North Shore Arts Association continue to offer a stunning display of their oil, graphics, watercolor, and sculpture works in their third major exhibition of the 2015 season.  These NSAA artists, national award winners in every medium, invite you to join them in celebrating “The Year of The Artist!”.

The North Shore Arts Association’s galleries are open, free to the public, Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Noon to 5 p.m.

More information on all North Shore Arts Association events is available by visiting  their website at www.nsarts.org, and by email at arts@nsarts.org, or by telephone 978 283-1857.

James Eves, owner of Cape Ann Giclée, Fine Art Printing and Gallery, is GMG’s Arts Enthusiast and the Calendar Guy. To submit arts related press releases, photos of arts events or any arts related posts email: james@capeanngiclee.com.
To add an event to the GMG Cape Ann Calendar go here to see how to submit events.

The Annisquam Village Church
6th Annual Online Auction

July 8 – July 22 on Bidding for Good

This annual online Auction allows the Annisquam Village Church to continue to grow its outreach by helping several Northshore organizations  dedicated to those in need. Join the fun and enjoy adventures and treasures from artists, boat captains, restaurants, musicians, jewelers, and more. Go to www.annisquamvillagechurch.org and a link will take you directly to the Auction! Thank you for your support!

James Eves, owner of Cape Ann Giclée, Fine Art Printing and Gallery, is GMG’s Arts Enthusiast and the Calendar Guy. To submit arts related press releases, photos of arts events or any arts related posts email: james@capeanngiclee.com.
To add an event to the GMG Cape Ann Calendar go here to see how to submit events.

Come and meet other local artists at the
Cape Ann Artists and Photographers Group

Thursday, July 9, 6 -7:30 PM.

Moderated by James Eves at Cape Ann Giclee, 20 Maplewood Ave., Gloucester. An informal group that you’ll enjoy.  Each artist brings a piece that they would like reviewed by the group. We are honest, fair and considerate in our critiques. Bring something you’ve been working on to share!

James Eves, owner of Cape Ann Giclée, Fine Art Printing and Gallery, is GMG’s Arts Enthusiast and the Calendar Guy. To submit arts related press releases, photos of arts events or any arts related posts email: james@capeanngiclee.com.
To add an event to the GMG Cape Ann Calendar go here to see how to submit events.

We have been using Jen Nicol, The Fairy Dog Ma, since we adopted Coconut from Cape Ann Animal Aid, 6 years ago! She is the best and Coconut thinks so too!

She is very caring, considerate and an asset to get Coconut out of the house on long work days or to pet sit while we are on vacation. She sends awesome texts of the dogs romping together, plus videos of them swimming in the waves.

If you are looking to get away this Summer and need a pet sitter or need someone to get the wiggles out while you’re at work, Jen is the solution.

Call her at 978-996-4811 or check out her website to learn more:

http://www.fairydogma.com/

Follow her on Facebook to see photos and videos:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fairy-Dog-MaPet-Care-on-Cape-Ann/272070664868?fref=ts

The Gloucester High School Cheerleaders are holding a Cheerleading mini camp on July 28, 29 & 30.  It is open to all children grades K-8 and will be held at the Gloucester High School from 9-2. The cost is $80.   The camp is run by the Varsity and JV teams.  The kids play fun games, learn proper stunting techniques, learn a routine and perform on the last day.  Everyone from neighboring communities on the North Shore are welcome to attend!  Email cbrancaleone@yahoo.com for a registration form.  You may also register at the High School on the first day of camp. 

Thank you,

The Gloucester High School Cheerleaders and Cheering Boosters.

GMG does not endorse candidates.  No photos in any of our posts of politicians are meant as endorsements.  This post has been requested as a matter of fairness.  

Best of luck and thank you to all elected officials that donate their time to make Gloucester a better place

MCGEARY IS CERTIFIED FOR MAYORAL BALLOT

City Council President Paul McGeary is the first mayoral candidate to have submitted enough voters’ signatures to qualify to be on the ballot for the 2015 municipal elections.

In a letter sent to McGeary and dated July 2, Assistant Registrar of Voters Marie Giambanco said that more than 900 signatures had been certified from the nomination papers submitted by the campaign. The signatures of 300 registered voters are required for a candidate’s name to appear on the ballot.

“I am deeply gratified at the effort put in by our volunteers and the support shown for our campaign by the voters of Gloucester,” McGeary said.

“I believe our campaign’s strength is its broad appeal to all voters across the city and the amount of signatures we gathered is a demonstration of that support. I look forward to carrying our message of economic growth, support for education and sound government to the voters in the fall.”

GMG does not endorse candidates.  No photos in any of our posts of politicians are meant as endorsements.  This post has been requested as a matter of fairness.  

Best of luck and thank you to all elected officials that donate their time to make Gloucester a better place 

HARBOR CRUISE WITH THE VOTE VERGA TEAM

FRIDAY, AUGUST 14TH  |  7PM – 10PM

Come get to know Mayoral candidate Greg Verga. Live music by the John Jerome Band.

Sandwiches and dessert will be provided along with a cash bar.

Where: 7 Seas Privateer IV – 63 Rogers Street (Next to the Gloucester House)

Why: Because you care about Gloucester and want to know more about Greg Verga. Or you already know Greg Verga and want to support his campaign!

Suggested donation $35

Tickets are on sale now online at www.VoteVerga.com or at the Vote Verga Headquarters, 1 Maplewood Avenue – and for your convenience HQ is setup to take credit cards.

Capacity on board is limited to get your tickets now by calling HQ at 978-325-3523or by emailing kirstin@voteverga.com.