Who: Rockport Art Association & Museum’s Experimental Group, 12 Main Street, Rockport, MA What: Unexpected No. 15 Exhibition

What:  Rockport Art Association & Museum’s Experimental Group Opens Fifteenth Show:  Small Works Holiday Show

Where: Rockport Art Association & Museum, 12 Main St., Rockport, MA www.rockportartassn.org

When: December 5, 2020 – December 31, 2020 (please see current gallery hours below)

Reception: None (due to Covid-19 precautions)

The Rockport Art Association & Museum’s Experimental Group opens its fifteenth group exhibition, “Unexpected No. Fifteen” at Rockport Art Association & Museum, 12 Main St., Rockport, MA. This annual show of small works features artworks of both the RAA&M’s artists and contributing members ranging in mediums to include paintings, mixed-media, graphics, sculpture, digital art and photography. Works on view in the exhibition are specifically small works of a maximum size of 20” in any dimension. The exhibition runs from December 5 -December 31 , 2020. Current RAAM Gallery hours are Thursday-Sunday, 11:00am-4:00pm.

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

If you would like more information about the exhibition, would like to schedule an interview and/or a walk through, or need additional promotional images please contact: Nella Lush, Experimental Group Chair, 978.886.4582 or via email at experimentalgroupraa@gmail.com

The Rockport Art Association & Museum (RAA&M) is one of the oldest and most active art organizations in the country. The Association has a long and distinguished history that has spanned 99 years.

Art video program showcases in depth artists stories direct from their studios

In the early spring of 2020 lockdown set in, the leadership of 1623 studios sought to find a way to support the arts remotely through their local TV and online footprint.  What evolved was a unique member show called Cape Ann ARTWaves co-produced and hosted by Jacqueline Ganim-DeFalco and M. Kristine Fisher.  The show was launched in April and in its first episode took a snapshot of seARTS and Rocky Neck to understand how they pivoted to respond to their communities.   From that point onward, the show has tapped into 22 other artists from all strata of the arts community.  

For centuries, artists have been at the crossroads of major historic events.  The 2020 Pandemic has been, by far, the greatest such event in the lives of many of us and it’s important to capture the response of the arts community during this time.  Cape Ann ARTWaves provides a vehicle to have this dialogue in a conversational, informal setting, direct from the artists’ homes and studios.  The co-producers are well-acquainted with many artists and their interviews are intended to go deep with an informed point of view and at the same time make it easy and fun for the artists to tell their story. 

“Through seARTS and the Wearable Art programs, I have spent twenty years working with artists and have also been on my own artistic journey during this time.   Most of us are highly motivated by the anticipation of an exhibit or event.  Losing these opportunities left a huge gap in the arts ecosystem.  However, for many it’s been a wonderful time to re-charge and reflect and this is coming to light in our interviews,” comments co-producer, Jacqueline Ganim-DeFalco

“Anticipating the interview gave me purpose, something artists have difficulty with during the pandemic. All my art shows were abruptly cancelled. Exposure is key. Since my ARTWaves interview and connection with Local Colors, I’ve sold 4 paintings!” Painter, Joan Bediz

Co-producer, M. Kristine Fisher brings her rich background to the show.

“As a working artist and former executive director of the Marblehead Arts Association, I have a unique understanding into the complexities that go into keeping my art practice and the greater creative economy alive during these unprecedented times. Each interview offers insight into artists’ journeys, inspirations, and important gallery activity. This exposure is critical for the creative community who count on media exposure more than ever to share and sell their work.” 

To date, Cape Ann ARTWaves has featured artists covering the genres of painting, photography, ceramics, mosaics, jewelry, glass, the experimental arts the majority are working from Cape Ann or with a close connection through their exhibitions or personal history.  Their memberships cross over many of the local art associations including Rocky Neck, North Shore, Rockport, seARTS, the Cape Ann Artisans, and some are in the permanent collection of the Cape Ann Museum.  Among the more well-known artists, the hosts have interviewed Jeff Weaver, Chris Williams, Linda Holt, Nella Lush, and Ruth Mordecai.  Many, however, are slightly under the radar and this presents a unique opportunity to tell their stories. 

“It has always been my strong belief that media exposure is not only beneficial but essential. I have added the interview on the foot of my emails and of course on all of my websites. Since my interview I have received numerous emails from new potential collectors. We must always find ways and venues that promote awareness of how important Art is for our communities and Life!”  Nella Lush, Artist & Founder of the Rockport Art Association Experimental Arts initiative

Cape Ann ARTWaves is off to a great start and both artists and the arts community are eager for the show to continue with a long list of stories to share with the community.  To continue, however, the show will require sponsorship for its 24 Episodes in 2021. The producers are actively looking for support for the local community for the show to continue and grow.   Supporting facts are available in the attached profile.  

About the Producers:

Jacqueline Ganim-DeFalco and M. Kristine Fisher are champions of the arts community on Cape Ann and beyond.  Jacqueline and Kristine have both served on the Board of seARTS and have led arts programming and promotion for over twenty years.  To find out more about Jacqueline Ganim-DeFalco, please reference her websites: capeanndesigns.com and more on M. Kristine Fisher at KristineFisher.com. 

About 1623 Studios: 1623 Studios is a nonprofit community media center serving the four communities of Cape Ann: Gloucester, Rockport, Manchester-by-the-Sea, and Essex. Its mission is to provide a forum for the free exchange of information and ideas. It strives to be a vital information resource for the Cape Ann Community and to make sure that it is always evolving to meet the needs of the community.

Find the latest 1623 Studios content on YouTube and connect across social media at “@1623Studios” including on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. 1623 Studios broadcasts its programming on local Comcast cable channels 12, 20, and 67.

ANNOUNCING THE PREMIERE OF QUARRY DANCE lX

Live streaming the film on:
Thursday, October 29th from 8:00pm-9:00pm and
Sunday, November 1st from 6:00pm-7:00pm  (daylight savings time)

Meet the Team:

Quarry Dance lX Producer: Lisa Hahn, Executive Director of Windhover Performing Arts Center
Choreographer: Dušan Týnek of Dušan Týnek Dance Theatre
Composer: Russ Gershon
Videographer: Anders Johnson
Dancers: Alexandra Berger, Gary Champi, Jessica Cipriano, Elizabeth Hepp and Dušan Týnek.
Moderated by Maureen Aylward and Streamed live

The Quarry Dance lX film is 35 minutes in length. This premiere of the film will be followed by 15 minutes of questions from the audience with answers from the Quarry Dance team which includes some of the dancers as well. This will be moderated by Maureen Aylward.

Please sign up for free on Big Marker: CLICK HERE BELOW:

Thursday, October 29th at 8:00pm OR Sunday, November 1st at 6:00pm

Here is a 60 second trailer preview of the Quarry Dance lX, with new music composed specially for it by Russ Gershon. Just click here: https://youtu.be/e4E-BIclfHg 

Windhover Performing Arts Center, located in Rockport, MA, is proud to partner once again with NYC-based Dušan Týnek Dance Theatre to present Quarry Dance IX. This year’s Quarry Dance takes the form of a 35-minute film capturing the natural elements surrounding three different private and stunning Cape Ann quarries.

The Quarry Dances are the result of a vision by Windhover’s founder, the late Ina Hahn. The aim was to marry the art of dance with the pristine granite landscapes of the quarries of Cape Ann. (for more information, please visit www.windhover.org). “It has been a great privilege of mine,” says Lisa Hahn, Executive Director of Windhover, to continue working with the critically-acclaimed Dušan Týnek Dance Theatre (www.dusantynek.org), who have been integral to the conception and execution of this film, since the inception of the Quarry Dances nine years ago in 2012.”  The Quarry Dances have become synonymous with the dance company’s summer presence on Cape Ann over these many years. This performance was choreographed on site by Dušan, in collaboration with his dancers (two at a time), using these selected private quarries during one week in August 2020. 

Lisa Hahn is the Producer of Quarry Dance lX, carrying these inspiring dances forward, mindful of bringing attention to the natural world and the beauty of the Cape Ann landscape. Utilizing the quarries as natural amphitheaters for dance is a unique and uplifting perspective.

An original score was composed for this quarry dance by the talented Boston-based composer, multi-instrumentalist and frequent Quarry Dance collaborator Russ Gershon. (www.Either-Orchestra.org)

The videographer, Anders Johnson, filmed from canoes, rowboats and even an inflatable swan to capture creative perspectives.

Primary funding was provided by Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation, along with assistance from the Rockport and Gloucester Cultural Councils.

Please consider donating towards this project as well as future performances by visiting the Windhover website atwww.windhover.org and using the PAYPAL button to DONATE. WINDHOVER is a 501©3 ORGANIZATION SO ALL DONATIONS ARE FULLY TAX DEDUCTIBLE. Thank you.

 Lisa Hahn, Executive Director
Windhover Performing Arts Center

P.O. Box 2249
(257 rear Granite Street)
Rockport, MA. 01966
978-546-3611
windhover@verizon.net
www.windhover.org

Local Colors Artists’ Cooperative on 121 Main Street in Gloucester announces two new members: Peter Black and Mya R Nelson. We also have a special guest artist on display, Joan Bediz, through October and have installed their Day of the Dead altar for the public to write their remembrances. In addition, Miranda, the resident skeleton, is back in her finery through October 31.

Meet Our Two New Members

Meet our October Featured Artist

Miranda, our Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) resident skeleton, dressed in a crown by Sarah Fris, a scarf by Ann Schlecht and a pendant by Kathy Bucholska, is back and awaiting your arrival.

She urges you to post a tribute on the “Altar of Remembrance” by adding your own remembrance to honor the lives of friends, family and persons who have gone before us and had a profound influence on your life.

Thank you for shopping local and supporting our community!

QUARRY DANCE lX

Windhover Performing Arts Center, located in Rockport, MA, is proud to partner once again with NYC-based Dušan Týnek Dance Theatre to present Quarry Dance IX. This year’s Quarry Dance takes the form of a 35-minute film capturing the natural elements surrounding three different private and stunning Cape Ann quarries.

The Quarry Dances are the result of a vision by Windhover’s founder, the late Ina Hahn. The aim was to marry the art of dance with the pristine granite landscapes of the quarries of Cape Ann. (for more information, please visit www.windhover.org). “It has been a great privilege of mine,” says Lisa Hahn, Executive Director of Windhover,  to continue working with the critically-acclaimed Dušan Týnek Dance Theatre (www.dusantynek.org), who have been integral to the conception and execution of this film, since the inception of the Quarry Dances nine years ago in 2012.”  The Quarry Dances have become synonymous with the dance company’s summer presence on Cape Ann over these many years. This performance was choreographed on site by Dušan, in collaboration with his dancers (two at a time), using these selected private quarries during one week in August 2020.

An original score was composed for this quarry dance by the talented Boston-based composer, multi-instrumentalist and frequent Quarry Dance collaborator Russ Gershon.

The videographer, Anders Johnson, filmed from canoes, rowboats and even an inflatable swan to capture creative perspectives.

Lisa Hahn, Executive Director of Windhover Performing Arts Center, is the Producer of Quarry Dance lX, carrying these inspiring dances forward, mindful of bringing attention to the natural world and the beauty of the Cape Ann landscape. Utilizing the quarries as natural amphitheaters for dance is a unique and uplifting perspective.

Primary funding was provided by Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation. Additional assistance was also given by the Rockport and Gloucester Cultural Councils.

THANK YOU to all of the quarry owners who care for, protect and preserve these unique places!  

Live streaming the film on October 29^th and November 1^st 2020

Times: Thursday, October 29^th from 8:00pm-9:00pm and

Sunday, November 1^st from 6:00pm-7:00pm  (daylight savings time)

Please sign up for free on Big Marker: CLICK HERE BELOW:

Thursday, October 29th at 8:00pm   OR   Sunday, November 1st at 6:00pm

Absolute Secret 2020 
What’s this all about?

Since early 2018, the gallery has been providing exhibition space to area artists. They pay no rent and receive help with promotion and publicity. Artists find it a rewarding experience and I believe it’s important for the area. It fosters growth in the arts and offers new visions to our community.

But these are challenging times.  To continue providing this space to artists, I asked the many national and international artists I’ve worked with over the years to donate a small work, which is now offered to you for $20.  

Here’s a chance for you to find a little gem for a song while supporting the gallery’s mission. Works are signed on the back — an Absolute Secret until you’ve bought the work, turned it over, and discovered the artist.

The gallery is grateful to the many artists who enthusiastically donated a work to this cause.  

Marvin Waller (1928 – 1994) Artist Extraordinaire

Marvin Waller produced these exceptional works from the 1940s to 1970s, when he lived in the New York City area and Cape Ann, MA.  Written by Susan and William Waller of Rockport, MA, with photography by Ramona Leverenz, the book includes reflections by Susan of her dad and his artwork, comments on all the artwork, 30 color pages of his oils, water colors and drawings, followed by a comprehensive listing of his artwork. 

The book is available for $20 at the Gloucester Book Store, Cape Ann Museum, Rockport Art Assocation and Museum, Rockport Public Library, Sawyer Free Library, Tucks Candy Store in Rockport, Willow Rest in Riverdale, Montserrat College of Art in Beverly, Peabody-Essex Museum in Salem, Boston Public Library, Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, as well as the Jewish Museum , Art Students League, Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Whitney Museum – all in NYC.

     This book would make a great gift for anybody who loves excellent art.

October 10 to 14, 2020 

www.rnacBIGtiny.com 

Gloucester, MA—The Rocky Neck Art Colony (RNAC) is excited to hold its most prestigious fundraiser, The BIGtiny Art Event, on Oct. 10 to 14, entirely online this year. The five-day virtual event features hundreds of one-of-a-kind 7×7″ matted art works for sale, donated by over 100 artists. All of the proceeds from the BIGtiny Art sale go to the Rocky Neck Art Colony so we can continue to provide excellent programming, exhibition opportunities, workshops and events for our members. 

The web venue makes it easy for viewers to see all of the artwork from the safety of their homes and to closely examine each piece. Many of the artists have big reputations but you won’t know whose work you have chosen until you see the signature on the back.  The website will be ready for viewing on October 5 at www.rnacBIGtiny.com. Artwork is for sale for five days beginning Saturday, October 10, 2020 from 10am to 9pm.   

Kathleen Gerdon Archer, Rocky Neck Art Colony president and event organizer remarked, “I am grateful to all of the artists who want to support the Art Colony with their donations. At past in-person BIGtiny Art Events, the people who arrived first had a great advantage. An online event gives everyone time to see the work and compile a list of favorites … but the rush to get work is just as fast paced. You must move quickly to get your top choice. The first day’s art will sell at $150 and we expect work to fly off the website. The second day the same beautiful work costs less — $100, and the third to fifth days’ work sells for $50. Take a chance and wait if you dare — but I’d suggest you go for it!” 

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The Rocky Neck Art Colony, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization, nurtures excellence in the arts through exhibitions, workshops, residencies, and vibrant cultural events for its members and the public. Long renowned for its luminous light, this harbor and coastal location has been a magnet for some of the most revered realist painters in US art. Edward Hopper and Emil Gruppé are examples. It has as well been a catalyst for the progressive ideas of Stuart Davis, Marsden Hartley, Theresa Bernstein, Milton Avery and Nell Blaine, among others. Today, Rocky Neck continues to attract artists and art lovers to a thriving, creative community. www.rockyneckartcolony.org 

What’s this all about?

Since early 2018, Jane Deering Gallery has been providing exhibition space to area artists. They pay no rent and receive help with promotion and publicity. Artists find it a rewarding experience and Deering believes it’s important for the area. It fosters growth in the arts and offers new visions to our community.

But these are challenging times.  To continue providing this space to artists, Deering asked the many national and international artists she’s worked with over the years to donate a small work, which is now offered to the public for $20.  

Here’s a chance to find a little gem for a song while supporting the gallery’s mission. Works are signed on the back — an Absolute Secret until you’ve bought the work, turned it over, and discovered the artist.

The gallery is grateful to the many artists who enthusiastically donated a work to this cause.  

Keith Gantos is a recognized Cape Ann artist with a solo show coming up at the Rockport Art Association & Museum in the Marguerite Pearson Gallery. He has produced hundreds of pieces of oil paintings for over 50 years. Gantos completed his first oil painting at age ten. He enjoys working in other mediums as well, such as egg tempera, pastel, gouache, and watercolor. He has been exhibiting his artwork his entire life, won several awards, has been published, and continues to be in shows as outlined below.  

His work resides in private collections throughout the United States and in other parts of the world.  

Select exhibition and gallery representation:  

Artist for ‘Artistic Finishes’ Co., Cleveland, Ohio; La Jolla Art Museum, La Jolla, CA; Lloyd’s Gallery of Fine Art, Escondido, CA; Chaffe Art Gallery, Rutland, VT; Eastmans Art Gallery, Rutland, VT; Quechee Inn Art Gallery, Quechee, VT; (one man show); Ledyard Art Gallery, Hanover, NH – (one man show); Polonaise Fine Art Gallery, Studio 47 Fine Art Gallery, Woodstock, VT; Bradley Fine Art Gallery, San Diego, CA; Spanish Village Art Center – Balboa Park, San Diego, CA; Pastel Society of San Diego, CA; Keith Gantos’ “Staircase” Fine Art Gallery , Rockport, MA; Rockport Art Association & Museum, Rockport, MA  

Come and experience his stunning paintings in person October 3 -22, 2020. Concurrently his exhibit will also be available online at: https://www.rockportartassn.org/solo-shows where his works can be enjoyed and purchased.  

The Rockport Art Association & Museum is located at 12 Main Street, Rockport MA 01966, and is free and open to the public Thursday – Sunday, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM. For more information please call: (978) 546-6604, email: infor@rockportartassn.org, or visit the Rockport Art Association & Museum website at: www.rockportartassn.org.   

October 15 – November 1, 2020 (please see current gallery hours below)
Reception: None (due to Covid-19 precautions)

Rockport Art Association & Museum’s Experimental Group Opens Fourteenth Show  

The Rockport Art Association & Museum’s Experimental Group opens its fourteenth group exhibition, “Unexpected No. Fourteen” at Rockport Art Association & Museum, 12 Main St., Rockport, MA. This juried show, with a theme of ‘Renewal’, features artworks of both the RAA&M’s artists and contributing members. Works on view in the exhibition range in mediums to include paintings, mixed-media, graphics, sculpture, digital art and photography. The exhibition runs from October 15 – November 1 , 2020.  Current RAAM Gallery hours are Thursday-Sunday, 11:00am-4:00pm.  

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

If you would like more information about the exhibition, would like to schedule an interview and/or a walk through, or need additional promotional images please contact: Nella Lush, Experimental Group Chair, 978.886.4582 or via email at experimentalgroupraa@gmail.com  

The Rockport Art Association & Museum (RAA&M) is one of the oldest and most active art organizations in the country. The Association has a long and distinguished history that has spanned 99 years.

The Cape Ann Artisans are pleased to announce that the well-loved 37^th Annual Fall Open Studios will be held this October on two days, Saturday and Sunday, October 10^th and 11^th from 10AM-5PM.  The summer Mini-Tours were well-received and as such, the group will consist of eleven of the artists who are able to accommodate visitors within the parameters of Covid-19.  

The participating artists include artists from many genres that will appeal to art lovers and adventurers who look forward to weaving their way around the coast.  In the category of Ceramic Arts, the Fall group includes David Archibald, Cynthia Curtis, and Erin O’Sullivan & Scott Place (Twin Lights Studios).  With 43 years under his belt, David continues to explore combinations of two to four glazes yielding unusual forms of reds, celadons, and blues.  Cynthia’s popular ocean-inspired creations include coral vases, undersea lamps, berry bowls, lobster and starfish ornaments, scallop and clamshell dishes, mugs, and wedding platters, some with melted beach glass.  Erin and Scott look to the ocean’s creatures for their inspiration and serve up pottery and sculpture with a contemporary flair.

Visual artists include Jillian Demeri, watercolorist, and Sinikka Nogelo who creates in several media – as a painter and sculptor. Both Jill and Sinikka are located at Cripple Cove Studios in East Gloucester.  Rockport-based painter Deb Schradieck works in watercolors and oils.   Linda Hogan and Sara Wright represent the fiber arts.  Linda has created under the name Blueberry Cove Quilts for forty years but is new to the Artisans group.  Sara Wright will display her handwoven and original handknit accessories for wardrobe and home, created using contemporary application of color and texture with traditional textile techniques and novelty yarns.  Mosaic and nature lovers will enjoy exploring Pam Stratton’s beautiful garden, Koi ponds, and Mosaic studio.  Pam uses stone, glass, and other materials to create wall pieces, jewelry and sculpture.  

Jewelry artists include Marcie Rae and Jacqueline Ganim-DeFalco of Cape Ann Designs.  Marcie’s jewelry and small wall pieces of glass enamel and fine silver use ancient and contemporary techniques and tools to transform metal into evocative forms and images.  Using historic sea glass and pottery shards, Jacqueline creates distinctive, functional wearable art that celebrates the natural characteristics of the materials and reflects the natural beauty of the region,

Visitors can easily group the tour into geographic proximity by visiting the Gloucester artists and Rockport artists in sequence by neighborhood using the tour map which can be downloaded at CapeAnnArtisans.com.    Appointments are strongly encouraged and will be given first priority.   The full list of Artisans and their contact information is found below.  Weather permitting, artists will take advantage of their outdoor spaces to offer a waiting area and additional viewing of the work.

Visitors will be expected  to be Covid-Compliant, wear facial coverings, practice social distancing, and use hand sanitizer which will be available at each studio.

Jennifer McCalmont is a recognized Cape Ann artist with a solo show of stunning floral and landscape paintings at the Rockport Art Association & Museum in the Marguerite Pearson Gallery. McCalmont is in love with color and captivated by the way light and color play on objects, especially flowers, which are her favorite subject.  Her work is about capturing the grace or fragrance of flowers and sharing their beauty through painting.  

In her quest for art training, McCalmont discovered “The Boston School” of painters, which is not actually a school, but a school of thought and a tradition of painting that has been passed down from teacher to student for more than 100 years. The Boston School has its roots in impressionist ideals, but combines the best of representational painting, seeing color correctly and drawing accurately. McCalmont has learned from many of the Boston school “greats”, most recently spending many years studying portrait painting with Mary Minifie.  

Come and experience McCalmont’s beautiful and memorable floral and landscapes paintings in person September 12 – October 1, 2020. Concurrently her exhibit will also be available online at: https://www.rockportartassn.org/solo-shows where his works can be enjoyed and purchased.  

The Rockport Art Association & Museum is located at 12 Main Street, Rockport MA 01966, and is free and open to the public Thursday – Sunday, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM. For more information please call: (978) 546-6604, email: infor@rockportartassn.org, or visit the Rockport Art Association & Museum website at:www.rockportartassn.org.   

Jane Deering Gallery presents two new exhibitions! 

Ephemerata | a timeline of creation, a timeline of change.

Opening Saturday September 5th. Works by Cape Ann artist Deborah Brown explore the shared juxtaposition of intent and materials.  Brown studied at the San Francisco Art Institute and exhibits nationally.  This exhibition will be at 19 Pleasant Street in downtown Gloucester, adjacent to the Cape Ann Museum. Hours: Saturday & Sunday 1:00-3:00.  Also on view from Friday September 4th in the SHED @ 18 Arlington Street, Annisquam is

Late Summer Selection | New Painting by Adin Murray.

Murray continues his superb Horizon series, serene and luscious oils on canvas.  Hours: Friday, Saturday & Sunday 12noon-3:00pm.  And always by appointment at either location. 917-902-4359. Works can be viewed at janedeeringgallery.com

The Rockport Art Association & Museum (RAA&M) invites ALL artists to enter this exhibit celebrating the new and emergent voices of the Cape Ann art community.  Artists do not need to be members of RAA&M to apply!!!!  This is an opportunity to show artwork that reveals the immense diversity of the creative community about us. This exhibit will be juried using digital images (.jpg), submitted and uploaded during the July 25 – September 13 submission period onto the smarterentry.com site.

Grass Roots: Emerging Artists Exhibit: October 15 – November 1, 2020

Call for Submissions Begins: Saturday, July 25, 2020
Deadline for Online Entries: Sunday, September 13, 2020
Notice of Acceptance by: Sunday, September 27, 2020
Accepted Art Drop-Off: October 8 & 9, 2020 (Thursday & Friday, 9:00AM – 4:45 PM)
Jury for Prizes: Sunday, October 11, 2020
Exhibit Opens: Thursday, October 15, 2020
Exhibit Closes: Sunday, November 1, 2020
Pick-Up Artwork: November 4 & 5, 2020 (Wednesday & Thursday, 9:00AM – 4:45PM)

To learn more, please feel free to click the following link:
https://www.rockportartassn.org/grassroots-exhibition

And to apply, please click here:
https://www.smarterentry.com/CallsForEntry/RAAM

What: Awry | Just Breathe

Where: Jane Deering Gallery, 19 Pleasant Street, Gloucester, MA

When: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 1-3 pm September 25 – October 12, and by appointment 

Gloucester, Massachusetts/USA – August 20, 2020 – Jane Deering Gallery, Gloucester’s premier art gallery, announces an exhibit showcasing experimental artist Donna Caselden and contemporary artist M. Kristine Fisher. Awry | Just Breathe, inspired by these historic times, presents two different interpretations in response to “the noise” of the current Covid19 pandemic. Awry — Nothing seems quite right in the world, everything is a bit off kilter. All pieces are intentionally misaligned and act as a metaphor for the angst and discord in today’s world. Just Breathe — As an antidote to the disarray, these works reflect the way in which Cape Ann’s transporting beauty, discovered along daily beach walks and explorations, provides comfort, healing, and renewal.  Jane Deering Gallery is located at 19 Pleasant Street, Gloucester MA. Gallery hours: Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 1-3pm, September 25 through October 12, and by appointment. Please contact Donna Caselden at dcaselden@gmail.com.

Donna Caselden is an award winning experimental artist whose diverse work ranges from 2-dimensional paintings to wearable art. She is a member of Cape Ann’s Experimental Art Group at Rockport Art Association & Museum, The Society for the Encouragement of the Arts (seARTS), Rocky Neck Cultural Center, Boston’s Fort Points Art Community (FPAC), the National Association of Women Artists (NAWA), and is a Master Artist of the Newburyport Art Association. The artist is represented by Gallery on Jarves in Sandwich, Massachusetts. She maintains a studio in the seaside village of Annisquam in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Her work is held in museums, galleries and private collections throughout the country and was exhibited at the renowned Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) in Salem, Massachusetts. www.donnacaselden.com. 

Kristine Fisher creates mixed media work deeply influenced by an extensive career in commercial architectural design during her tenure with global leader, Herman Miller. She is drawn to bold forms, sculptural elements, and graphic composition. She has exhibited with numerous North Shore arts organizations, including the Experimental Group, Rockport Art Association Museum (RAAM), Rockport, MA; Rocky Neck Art Colony, Gloucester, MA; Newburyport Art Association, Newburyport, MA; The Society for the Encouragement of the Arts (seARTS), MA; and Jane Deering Gallery, Gloucester, MA. www.kristinefisher.com. 

John Abisamra is a recognized Cape Ann photographer with a solo photography show coming up at the Rockport Art Association & Museum in the Marguerite Pearson Gallery. He feels very blessed to live in such a beautiful area as Cape Ann and wants to share what he captures with others. Abisamra particularly enjoys photographing during the golden hours of sunrise and sunset and is drawn to images where nature and manmade elements meet. His work is all about capturing a moment in time, which may never be repeated.

His photographs have been published in the Photographer’s Forum Magazine, Cape Ann Magazine, (including three cover photos), Lowell Sun and Gloucester Times. Abisamra is a juried member of Rockport Art Association & Museum, Newburyport Art Association and Gallery 53 on Rocky Neck.

John Abisamra, “Boat and Buoy Reflections,” photograph, 18 x 24 inches, $230.

John Abisamra, “Dinghies at Rest,” photograph, 24 x 36 inches, $350.

John Abisamra, “Sailboats in Fog,” photograph, 18 x 24 inches, $230.

John Abisamra, “Sunrise and Driftwood,” photograph, 18 x 24 inches, $230.

Come and experience Abisamra’s stunning photographs of local scenes in person August 22 – September 10, 2020. Concurrently his exhibit will also be available online at:https://www.rockportartassn.org/solo-shows where his works can be enjoyed and purchased.

The Rockport Art Association & Museum is located at 12 Main Street, Rockport MA 01966, and is free and open to the public Thursday – Sunday, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM. For more information please call: (978) 546-6604, email: infor@rockportartassn.org, or visit the Rockport Art Association & Museum website at: www.rockportartassn.org.

Gloucester Scavenger Hunt

Saturday, Setember 12, 2020 at 4:30PM – 8:00PM
Meeting Place: 
Stage Fort Park, 24 Hough Ave. Gloucester, MA

Get a team of family & friends together and join the fun! Win prizes from $150 up to $500. Fundraiser to support The Cape Ann TimeBank, a local non-profit. $100 per Team(Car) of 2- 5 team members per car from your covid circle.

To Register: use this Paypal Link:  https://py.pl/1VVlP.  Please note your team name and contact info at time of payment.

For more info:
https://www.facebook.com/events/282984659656219