Day: June 18, 2024

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Opening Reception: Thursday, June 20, 4-7 PM
Artists Talk:  Thursday, July 11, 5-6 PM
Exhibition Dates: June 20 – July 14, 2024

Cove Gallery
37 Rocky Neck Ave., Gloucester, MA
Gallery Open: Sunday-Monday noon-5 PM; Thursday through Saturday noon -7 PM

Rocky Neck Art Colony (RNAC) proudly presents GROUNDING at Cove Gallery (37 Rocky Neck Avenue), showcasing the work of Kathleen Gerdon Archer, Amanda Bittner, Paige Farrell, Jeffrey Marshall, and Vanessa Michalak. 

These artists ground their work in direct engagement with their physical and psychological landscape. Each is drawn to, and inspired by, the natural beauty in which they create, either adjacent to the sea, or tucked into woods of quietude. Together these artists suggest a variety of interactions with the world, and how artists communicate with the self, and their surroundings. It is in this coexistence between artist and the environment where art is created. In the space between tension and beauty.  

Kathleen Gerdon Archer builds and photographs frozen ice-forms which resemble the geologic strata of the earth. Filled with personal memorabilia, she photographs them as they melt creating abstract portraits that question our sense of time and memory.

Amanda Bittner is a plein air artist who paints quiet moments of temporality and ecological complexity within the local woodlands of the North Shore. Each painting requires endurance to withstand the natural elements of the forest for an extended period of time, and a sustained observational focus to interpret the subject as honestly as the material allows. 

Paige Farrell works in three artistic mediums; clay, wine and words. Working with clay, with its beautiful unpredictability, allows her to work in a deeply introspective and fluid space, a respite of sorts from the heady rigors of writing, and the multi-faceted rhythms of her work with wine. Each creative process brings a grounding, a sense of grace and awe, much as nature offers us, if we are willing, but for momentary pause.

Jeffrey Marshall makes his painting and drawings from on-site, primarily among the ever-changing landscape of fishing gear and construction debris assembled around the fishing wharf where his studio is based. His commitment to observational work allows him to unearth the complex movements, details, and stories that come from the extended study of a particular area. 

Vanessa Michalak presents paintings derived from both direct observation in plein air and works loosely based on photographic reference. Though the process of creating paintings in both camps is distinctively different, each reflects a deep appreciation and respect for nature. Michalak’s adventurous spirit, which has led her up mountain peaks and along rocky coastlines, is displayed on canvas through exuberant, bold brushwork

The public is invited to celebrate the creativity of the artists at the Opening Reception on Thursday, June 20, from 4-7 PM. Artists’ talks are scheduled for Thursday, July 11 from 5-6pm where they will discuss their work.

Exhibiting Artists: Amanda Bittner, Paige Farrell, Kathleen Gerdon Archer, Jeffrey Marshall, Vanessa Michalak

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RNAC acknowledges the generosity of Mark Goetemann who has donated the use of the former home and gallery space of his late parents Gordon and Judith Goetemann to honor their legacy as artists, as inveterate supporters of artistic excellence, and to carry on their commitment to keeping Rocky Neck a haven for artists and art lovers. 

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The Rocky Neck Art Colony (RNAC), a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization, nurtures excellence in the arts through exhibitions, workshops, residencies, historical tours, and vibrant cultural events for its members and the public. On picturesque Rocky Neck in Gloucester, Massachusetts, RNAC operates three exhibition spaces, open to the public for free, The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck (6 Wonson Street); The Salted Cod Arthouse (53 Rocky Neck Ave.), a partnership gallery and café; and Cove Gallery (37 Rocky Neck Ave.), open seasonally.. Check the website, www.rockyneckartcolony.org, for hours, openings and special events. For more information, see the website or call 978-515-7004

North Shore Arts Association is partnering with Art Haven & Cape Ann Plein Air! Participate in a FREE plein air painting event on SATURDAY, JUNE 29, 2024, from 10 AM – 3 PM at Gloucester’s North Shore Arts Association, 11 Pirates Lane, Gloucester, MA 01930, (978) 283-1857, www.nsarts.org.

Whether you’re a seasoned plein air painter or just starting out, this is a fantastic opportunity to capture the stunning scenery of Cape Ann and paint with fellow artists. And the Kids Plein Air Event is an outstanding way to mingle the generations of artists in our area!

For more information and to register in advance, please visit the link below:

Paint-Out on the Rocks! – North Shore Arts of Gloucester (nsarts.org)

Backyard Growers, a food equity nonprofit organization, and the City of Gloucester today announced the launch of a new farmer’s market, “Backyard Growcery,” starting this Wednesday, June 19th, from 2:30-6:30pm at Burnham’s Field. The market will run every Wednesday during the same hours, providing fresh, local produce to the community.

Burnham’s Field, a centrally-located public park in downtown Gloucester, has seen significant revitalization over the past decade and is now a hub of community activity, featuring a playground, walking paths, and athletic fields. The Field also hosts the Backyard Growers-managed Burnham’s Field Community Garden, where over fifty local households cultivate their own food.

“We are incredibly excited to kick off the Backyard Growcery farmer’s market this Wednesday,” said Mayor Greg Verga. “This market is not just about providing access to fresh, local produce—it’s about fostering a sense of community and bringing our residents together in a vibrant public space. We look forward to seeing Burnham’s Field come alive with the sights, sounds, and flavors of Gloucester each week.”

The food produced in and around Gloucester is unique in its ties to the City’s fishing heritage as well as the contributions of the culturally diverse people who have called Gloucester home over the centuries. The new market will increase access to local food for everyone who lives in Gloucester and add a bustling weekly market to a thriving public park.

North Shore- and Cape Ann-based market vendors will provide food and produce, including fruit, vegetables, eggs, fish, baked goods, fresh cut flowers, and more. The market will focus on increasing access to fresh food in a downtown Gloucester food desert.

For farmer’s market updates and more, please visit www.backyardgrowers.org.

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BREAKING: The Boston Celtics Championship duck boat parade will be on Friday, June 21 at 11AM, beginning in front of TD Garden on Causeway Street, passing by City Hall Plaza and the Boston Common on Tremont Street, and ending on Boylston Street by the Hynes Convention Center.

— Only In Boston (@OnlyInBOS) June 18, 2024

From Cat Cavallini , pictures from last night’s novena. Shawls made by Cat.

I was tipped off by a DPW post that the Battle of 1775 Memorial at Fort Square had been newly installed so I went down to check it out. It looks very sharp and I learned a little bit of Gloucester history (including the playground’s name: Gemellaro Ciaramitaro Playground). I also took note of the touching tributes on the benches nearby. What a lovely little spot!

JUNE 17, 2024 ~ BACKYARDGROWERSGLOUCESTER

Starting on Wednesday, June 19!

🥬 Stop by Gloucester’s new weekly farmers market, the Backyard Growcery, managed by food equity non-profit organization Backyard Growers.

🐟 The Backyard Growcery is located at Burnham’s Field, an urban park near Gloucester’s thriving waterfront, and features small-scale North Shore farmers, bakers, a seafood vendor, an artisanal pizza maker, and more, throughout the season.

The Backyard Growcery accepts SNAP and Senior Coupons. Burnham’s Field is accessible via CATA bus. It is located near the Sheedy Park stop on the Gloucester Crossing & Business Express Loop.

Stay tuned for a calendar of free food-growing, gardening, and art workshops taking place at the Growcery that are designed to bring our community together. The Backyard Growcery also features a Community Resources area where visitors can access essential services and learn more about innovative nonprofit organizations making an impact on Cape Ann.

Learn more

Visit the Backyard Growcery, Gloucester’s new weekly farmers market