Author: Joey Ciaramitaro

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• SAT, January 15 : Ghost Hunt at Inn Magnolia
• FRI, January 21: Rocky Neck Gallery Meeting
• WED, Jan 19 : Patti Sullivan opening at Alchemy
• Month of January : Contemporary Artists at Cape Ann Museum (free admission all month)
• Jan 14-Feb 8: Joseph Flack Weiler Paris Exhibit
• seARTS Request for Proposals
• Rocky Neck Portraits
• Kudos

Dead of Winter at Inn Magnolia

Have you ever wanted to go on a ghost hunt?
Now’s your chance!

On Saturday January 15th, from 8pm to midnight, join author, radio personality, and paranormal investigator Ron Kolek and members of the New England Ghost Project for an investigation of Inn Magnolia. The elegant mansion has a history of unusual occurrences and many visitors have witnessed strange events.

Sign up for this special event and you will become part of the NEGP team as they attempt to collect evidence of paranormal activity at the inn. An initial investigation on Halloween revealed that the spirits there were more than willing to communicate but reluctant to disclose their true identities. Who haunts the inn? Is it one of the former residents, a sailor looking for a lost love, a struggling artist, an ailing child? Or is it something more sinister?

Join Ron and the rest of the NEGP crew for an unbelievable night as they and you attempt to unravel the mystery of Inn Magnolia. The price of this investigation is only $60 and space is extremely limited, so sign up today at www.neghostproject.com/magnolia.htm or for more information call 978-455-6678.

Overnight accommodations are available from the Inn for $20 off the already very low winter rates. Call 978-525-3642 or go to http://www.innmagnolia.com for room reservations.

Inn Magnolia – 18 Norman Avenue – Gloucester, MA 0193

Wed, Jan 19 : Patti Sullivan Show at Alchemy Gallery

Rocky Neck Art Colony Portraits

Last month Kathy Chapman, a new RNAC member and resident of East Gloucester, introduced herself to the area by offering her photographic portrait experience to the community. Judith Monteferrante volunteered the use her new digital photo studio for the event and the rest is history. Fifteen artists were photographed by Kathy and Judith, with more expressing interest for the next session, taking place in the spring.

Kathy is currently accepting portrait, event and wedding jobs, as she works out of her studio on Gloucester Harbor. Her online portfolio has samples of 30 years of work, made while she was based in Boston’s Fort Point. Most of the portraits of artists and musicians (among others) were shot on assignment and published widely in national and international news venues. http://www.kathychapman.com.

Judith is a fine art and portrait photographer out of Gloucester as well as travel locations, including Africa. See her work at Topside Grill until January 15 and State of the Art Gallery in Gloucester. See her new website at http://www.judithmphotography.com.

Cape Ann Museum Free to Cape Ann Residents in January

ON VIEW: Contemporary Cape Ann Artists
Now through January 30, 2011

The Cape Ann Museum invites the public to visit the Museum during the holiday season. The galleries and Museum Shop are open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 to 5:00 and Sundays from 1:00 to 4:00. The Museum will close at 3:00 PM on December 24 and December 31, and will be closed for the day on December 25 and January 1. During the month of January the Museum is free to all Cape Ann residents.

Currently on view is a selection of paintings from the permanent collection by contemporary Cape Ann artists, including works by George Anderson, Ed Touchette, Elaine Wing, Robert Anderson, David Crowley, George Aarons, Gordon Goetemann, Barbara Aparo, Zygmund Jankowski, Paul Ciaramitaro, and Steve Buddington.

Kudos

Richard Seeley’s image "Food Fight" received an Honorable Mention in the Mile High Wildlife Photo Club competition for November 2010 in Denver, Colorado.

Two male grizzly bears have a disagreement over who owns this particular salmon fishing spot. Brooks river, Katmai National Park, Alaska.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

FRI, Jan 21 : Rocky Neck Gallery Meeting

Current members of the Rocky Neck Gallery will meet from 2 to 4 pm on Friday, January 21
at the Studio of Kate Somers, 25 Lexington Ave., Magnolia 978-325-0771.
The agenda will be distributed in a separate email.

seARTS PWA Request for Proposals

seARTS is pleased to announce the 2011 Partner With an Artist (PWA) request for proposals. The PWA program provides grants for artists to make a new work in partnership with a Cape Ann business to be presented publicly in spring 2011. seARTS is looking to fund innovative projects that explore arts/business collaborations and embrace the partnership as integral to the work of art to be created. Jurors will award $1,500 grants to five artists for arts/ business partnership projects. For more information, contact seartspwa2011@gmail.com or 978-281-1222.

Goetemann Artist in Residency Program Info Available Online

The application form for the 2011 Goetemann Artist in Residency Program is now available online at www.rockyneckartcolony.org/11Residency_application.pdf

Deadline to apply : March 1, 2011

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY FOR CREATIVE ARTISTS AND DESIGNERS

FUNDING Support is available to professional architects, designers, and creative artists through NEA’s Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission. The program provides financial aid for up to five outstanding artists for a three month residency in Japan to pursue individual artistic goals. The deadline for this program is February 1, 2011. More information at the Commission’s website.

Galleries for Rent

Several galleries are for rent for the 2011 season. To get first choice of prime space contact

Niki Ahearn at 617-543-2977 OR e- mail: NicoleAhearn@comcast.net.

http://www.rockyneckartcolony.org/

Rocky Neck Art Colony, PO Box 60, Gloucester, MA 01931