Author: James Eves
I am a graphic artist specializing in Photo Enhancement, Photo Retouching, Photo-Illustration and Design. I reconnected to my fine art roots when my wife Anna and I opened Cape Ann Giclée, Fine Art Printing and Gallery.
Annisquam Arts Summer Studio for Kids
Welcome to Annisquam Arts! We’re gearing up for our 25th season of art-making in the heart of Cape Ann. From sewing to nature art, we’re offering seven inspiring workshops this summer––sign up for one week or all seven! Young artists ages 6–14 are welcome.
About:
Developed by artist and educator Dawn Southworth, Annisquam Arts has been a summer haven for creativity and fun for over 20 years! All workshops are taught in Dawn’s professional home studio on Goose Cove, with access to Gloucester’s many cultural offerings and Cape Ann’s most scenic spots. Excursions, beach days, and group activities give students plenty of time to socialize and be outdoors. Projects are designed to encourage imagination and to support individual creative expression––students have a blast learning a range of artistic techniques with the highest quality materials. Small class sizes and individual instruction serve and nurture all levels of ability. At the end of each week, students go home with an impressive portfolio and a memory bank full of fun experiences to share with their families!
Ages: 6–14
Tuition: $250/week
Location: 63 Bennett Street South, Gloucester, MA
Sample Day*:
9:00 AM Drop off at Annisquam Arts, students gather together to learn about the day’s artist/thematic and associated project
9:00 AM Set up in small groups and work on their projects
10:30 AM Snack-time & take a break
10:45 AM Continue working on project, or transition to another project or activity
12:00 PM Lunch-time in or outdoors with supervised play
12:30 PM Wrap up the day’s work and hang their work to dry or archive in their developing portfolio
1:00 PM Pick up
*Tuesday or Wednesday is beach day! This is weather dependent. We leave the studio at 11:00 AM and eat lunch at Lighthouse Beach. We are back at the studio by 12:45 PM. Thursday is ice-cream day! We have sweet treats at the studio after lunch.
Instructors:
All classes are taught by professional artist and educator Dawn Southworth in her professional home studio on Goose Cove, with assistance of 2-3 additional helpers each week.
Dawn Southworth is a well-known Boston artist recognized for her mixed media works and installations. Dawn teaches art at Glen Urquhart School, in Beverly, MA, and is a former visiting faculty member at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA. Dawn previously owned Clark Gallery in Lincoln, MA. Her work is represented in many public and private collections, including the DeCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, the Addison Gallery of American Art, the US Embassy in Morocco, the Boston Public Library, and Fidelity Management and Research. www.dawnsouthworth.com.
Register:
Due to limited class sizes, early registration is encouraged! Sign up below online at www.annisquamarts.com or contact Dawn to request a mail-in brochure at dawn_southworth@hotmail.com | 978-290-2107. A nonrefundable deposit of $75 due upon registration.
2019 Workshops:
Each week is designed as a separate enriching program. Young artists may sign up for one week or all seven! Classes run Monday–Thursday, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM.
Week 1: June 24- July 27
Shore-LINES
With sketchbooks in hand, we’ll make daily excursions to some of the area’s most iconic spots. Hop aboard a boat shuttle through the Gloucester harbor; explore the galleries and studios of the Rocky Neck Art Colony; and follow the same scenic paths as legendary Cape Ann artists Winslow Homer, Fitz Henry Lane, and Edward Hopper. Walking shoes, swimsuit, and a towel are encouraged this week––as well as an appetite for ice cream☺
Week 2: July 1- July 5 (no class July 4, Thursday)
Mirror Mirror
This week, we’ll make our selfies by hand! Using ink, charcoal, collage, and pastels, we’ll explore a range of portraiture techniques. From Picasso to Frida Kahlo, we’ll find inspiration from the traditions of cubism, surrealism, pop art, and graffiti. Your reflection will never look the same!
Week 3: July 8- July 11
Journey to Japan
Take inspiration this week from the time honored traditions of Japanese art. We’ll explore textile design, bookmaking, and ink painting; try our hand at manga comics; and create our own big waves inspired by Hokusai’s iconic painting. Students will bring a piece of Japan home in hand-dyed Shibori silk, hand-bound journals, and Sumi-e ink paintings.
Week 4: July 15- July 18
Sew Much Fun
Delve into the art of textiles, where form meets function through a variety of colors, textures, and prints. Crafting decorative pillows, embroidering designs, and learning a variety of basic stitches, you’ll bring your own expressive flare to time-honored traditions. Gain handy skills, like how to sew a button, while creating pieces you can wear and decorations for your home!
Week 5: July 22 –July 25
Nature’s Art Box
Artists have always turned to their surroundings for inspiration. We’ll do the same this week, making works from found and natural materials. Forage and sculpt in the spirit of Andy Goldsworthy, capture the shapes and colors of the landscape before you like Georgia O’Keeffe. We’ll make whimsical fairy houses, funky block prints, and intricate observational sketches of shells and sea creatures!
Week 6: July 29 –August 1
Recycled Reseen
Someone’s trash is another’s treasure! Artists like Man Ray, Marcel Duchamp, and Julian Schnabel are known for making masterpieces from the recycling bin. This week you’ll learn how to make something from nothing and everything from anything, turning broken plates into mosaic collages, forming driftwood into sculptures, and using cereal boxes to make handmade books.
Week 7: August 5- August 8
Oodles of Doodles
A line is a dot that went for a walk. This week, we’ll be running in all directions with ink, charcoal, and pastels to bring our own imaginative doodles to life. From ancient cave painting to modern day graffiti, we’ll explore how drawing techniques have evolved over time. Practice observational drawing on Cape Ann’s docks in the tradition of Stuart Davis and compose a dynamic comic-book painting in the style of Roy Lichtenstein. You’ll find there are endless possibilities for making your mark!
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Nationally acclaimed Native American Flautist, Jonah Littlesunday is coming
Nationally acclaimed Native American Flautist, Jonah Littlesunday is coming from Arizona this August to perform his lyrical Native American Flute Concerts on Cape Ann and North of Boston. First-time in New England.
Concerts are scheduled 8/15, 16, 17, and 18. (More TBA).
Discounted Pre-sale tickets have begun via Eventbrite
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There’s Still Time to Sign Up for the Lake Atlantic Invitational Surfing Competition
Lake Atlantic Invitational Surfing Competition
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, April 6, 2019
Good Harbor Beach, Gloucester, Mass.
The first-ever surfing competition to be held in Gloucester will feature some of New England’s most enthusiastic surfers. Registration is $10. Hosted by the University of Massachusetts Surf Club. To sign up or ask questions, email UMassSurfClub@gmail.com.
Link for more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/276615903285025/
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This Weekend in the Arts 3/29-31/19
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Welcome to Gloucester, Adventureman!
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Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken Murder Mystery
On Saturday, March 23rd, Glousester’s very own Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken will be hosting a one-evening-only, roaring 20’s themed murder mystery benefit you won’t want to miss!
Come donned in your 1920s best, ready for an evening of intrigue and amusement. As you enter Cape Ann Brewing Company, you will be transported back to the jazz-age where socialites, artists, flappers, and musicians mingle at the swankiest event of the year. You will receive your role in the play and join in the festivities. The party is full of laughter and flirtatious fun… until someone is murdered. Don’t trust anyone – you must figure out who the murderer is before you’re next.
But don’t let a little blood spoil your evening! As you solve the murder, take a moment to savor the four small plates crafted by celebrity chef Wheeler del Torro, paired with four delicious Cape Ann craft brews you know and love.
Tickets are a steal at $75, a portion of which will be donated to our local branch of Crush Cancer and Alzheimer’s. The tickets include includes 4 beers paired with each food tasting, a role in the murder mystery game, and a chance to win the grand prize. There’s a limited number of tickets available, so book your spot today!
PLEASE NOTE: In order for chef to provide the most exciting and fulfilling experience possible to his guests, it is important that everyone in attendance has no food allergy or restriction. If you have a food limitation, please refrain from purchasing a ticket to this event.
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Tipsy PR
718-427-6501
Join Chef Wheeler for Murder Mystery on the Orient Express!
https://orientexpressmurder.eventbrite.com
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This Weekend in the Arts 3/15-18/19
Solarization
Steve Howard One-Artist Photography Show
March 16 – 28, 2019
Opening Reception: Saturday, March 16th, 2 – 4 PM
Solarization – An exhibition of photographs by Gloucester artist Steve Howard will open in the Marguerite Pearson Room of the Rockport Art Association & Museum (RAA&M) on Saturday, March 16th with an artist’s reception from 2 – 4 PM. The exhibition will be on view Saturday, March 16 – Thursday, March 28.
For more information on this and other exhibitions, please visit the RAA&M’s website at www.rockportartassn.org
Rockport Art Association & Museum
12 Main Street, Rockport MA 01966
978-546-6604
www.rockportartassn.org
RAA&M March Hours: Open Wednesday – Saturday, 12 – 5 PM.
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Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken Murder Mystery
On Saturday, March 23rd, Glousester’s very own Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken will be hosting a one-evening-only, roaring 20’s themed murder mystery benefit you won’t want to miss!
Come donned in your 1920s best, ready for an evening of intrigue and amusement. As you enter Cape Ann Brewing Company, you will be transported back to the jazz-age where socialites, artists, flappers, and musicians mingle at the swankiest event of the year. You will receive your role in the play and join in the festivities. The party is full of laughter and flirtatious fun… until someone is murdered. Don’t trust anyone – you must figure out who the murderer is before you’re next.
But don’t let a little blood spoil your evening! As you solve the murder, take a moment to savor the four small plates crafted by celebrity chef Wheeler del Torro, paired with four delicious Cape Ann craft brews you know and love.
Tickets are a steal at $75, a portion of which will be donated to our local branch of Crush Cancer and Alzheimer’s. The tickets include includes 4 beers paired with each food tasting, a role in the murder mystery game, and a chance to win the grand prize. There’s a limited number of tickets available, so book your spot today!
PLEASE NOTE: In order for chef to provide the most exciting and fulfilling experience possible to his guests, it is important that everyone in attendance has no food allergy or restriction. If you have a food limitation, please refrain from purchasing a ticket to this event.
—
Tipsy PR
718-427-6501
Join Chef Wheeler for Murder Mystery on the Orient Express!
https://orientexpressmurder.eventbrite.com
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This Weekend in the Arts 3/8-11/19
Artists’ Talk: Rocky Neck Now 2019: Looking All Around
Sunday, March 10, 3:00-4:00 PM
Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson Street, Gloucester, MA
Galleries open: Thursday-Sunday, 12:00-4:00 PM
Rocky Neck Now 2019 Artist’s Talk
On Sunday, March 10, five artists from the exhibition “Looking All Around: Rocky Neck Now 2019” will speak about their artwork from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Rocky Neck Cultural Center, 6 Wonson Street, Gloucester. Visitors are invited to tour the exhibition with artists Loren Doucette, Robin Colodzin, Cindy Journey, Andy Matlow, and Vanessa Michalak as they pause by their work, answer questions and share their processes and inspiration.
The Artist’s Talk is open to the public with refreshments, free admission and nearby parking. Winter Hours: Thursday-Sunday 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. For more information visit https://rockyneckartcolony.org/cultural-center-exhibitions/, email director@rockyneckartcolony.org or call 978 515-7004.
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Videos from Last Weekend’s Storm
Here are a couple of videos from the storm last weekend by Charlie Carroll.
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This Weekend in the Arts 2/17-21/19
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Elizabeth H. Winthrop at the Sawyer Free Library
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Massachusetts Commonwealth Museum traveling exhibit called African-Americans & Maritime History.
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This Weekend in the Arts 1/10-14/19
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This Weekend in the Arts 1/4-7/2019
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Live at men’s night
Karin and Justin | Floating Lotus
Topside
POP
Drift
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Massachusetts Commonwealth Museum traveling exhibit called African-Americans & Maritime History.
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This Weekend in the Arts 12/14-17/18
New Exhibition at Jane Deering Gallery
Opening Reception: Saturday, December 15th 4:00-6:30pm
Jane Deering Gallery presents Jeffrey Marshall | Working the Waterfront with an opening reception for the public on Saturday December 15th from 4:00-6:30pm @ 19 Pleasant Street, Gloucester. Marshall moved into his studio on Gloucester’s Morse-Sibley Wharf in 2016 and began months of observing, drawing and painting the life and rhythms at the wharf, most often watching the fishermen’s pick-up trucks that filled the area under his studio. In Marshall’s words “ …. trucks pull up cab to cab to talk, or haul gear, and might stay for hours, days, or minutes.” These works soon became a visual document — a reflection — respecting the movements and surroundings, the friendships and struggles of fishermen and lobstermen, at work at a specific place; and, too, connecting Marshall more strongly to the city he now calls home. The gallery will be open Saturdays and Sundays 1:00-4:00pm and by appointment through January 27, 2019. Works in the exhibition can be viewed at janedeeringgallery.com info@janedeeringgallery.com . 917-902-4359
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This Weekend in the Arts 12/7-10/18
Thursday December 6th
5-10pm
Gloucester’s 45th Annual Ladies Night!
Ladies come on down to High Tide and enjoy complimentary beverages, snacks and more!
Killer deals on all of your favorite smoking necessities and accessories!
Crazy discounts up to 50% off
Reception: December 8, 2-4 pm
at the RAA&M, 12 Main St., Rockport
Melodies and Tea Reception at the Rocky Neck Winter Wonders Holiday Show
Come have a cuppa tea and hear Lantern Light perform seasonal melodies on December 8, 2-4 at the Rocky Neck Cultural Center!
The acoustic quartet, “Lantern Light” performs a blend of folk, bluegrass, Celtic, Americana, roots and original music. Their relaxed style, varied instrumentation, and beautiful harmonies showcase their obvious love for the music they play. They draw from a deep well of songs from the familiar to unique and lesser known treasures. Lantern Light has performed at coffeehouses, house concerts, benefits, farmer’s markets, church services, and more! Combining many years of performance, Lantern Light includes Marie Duprey (whistles, vocals) Michael Ross (guitar, vocals) Gail Wiegner (guitar, mandolin, vocals) Allen Wiegner (bass, vocals).
For more information contact
Patricia Conant
Rocky Neck Art Colony Executive Director
978-515-7004
director@rockyneckartcolony.org
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