2016 Spring Art in the Schoolhouse
April 8, 9 & 10

Call for Entries

Acrylic, Fine Crafts, Mixed Media, Pastel, and Photography

Recieving:  Tuesday, April 5, 4 to 8 pm
Reception:  Friday, April 8, 6 to  9 pm
Pick-Up:  Sunday, April 10, 12:30 to 2 pm

Requirements

People’s Choice Award
All work must be for sale
All work must be completed within the last two years
All work must be original, created within the past two years, and conceived by the artist
No wet paintings

Framing Requirements

Acceptable hardware for wood frames: screw-eyes or d-rings
Acceptable hardware for metal frames: hardware that screws secure in track (not sliding)
No saw tooth hangers, spring clips, tension mounts, standing photo frames, or pop-in frames

Register Online

to pre-pay your show entry fees prior to receiving.

100% of all proceeds support the Blynman Schoolhouse Restoration Project as well as associated MHS administrative activities. Visit our website for more details.

There is an art exhibit at the
Essex Shipbuilding Museum

Feb 16, 10-5 daily.
The opening is Friday from 6-8PM.

It is an interesting show with work by Charlie Carroll, Virginia Eaton, Barbara Donnelly, Lindsay Hopkins Weld, Jay Havighurst, Lynne Havighurst, Katherine Richmond, Connie Sweet, Alison Taylor, Kristen Wilson,Constance Vallis, and Katherine Fitzgibbon.

The Artful Birdhouse: An Auction of artist-created birdhouses, Auctioneer State Senator Bruce Tarr, Sunday, February 21, Preview: with light refreshments and Champagne punch from1-2 PM, Live Auction at 2:15 PM.

The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
Gallery hours, Thurs-Sun, 12:00-4:00 PM

Tickets are $10 per person available online beginning Wednesday, February10 through Saturday, February 20 until 5 PM at http://rockyneckartcolony.org/event/the-artful-birdhouse/

Tickets also available at The Cultural Center gallery from Thursday, February 11 through Sunday, February 14.  As space is limited, early purchase is suggested.

Artist: Tin Can Sally Seamans,“On a Hot Tin Roof”, (cut tin assemblage)

Artist: Gloucester artist Hans Pundt, “Birdtha’s Flock”, quirky, edgy, odd and fascinating birdhouse – collage and found objects

Artist: Beverly artist Kathleen Gerdon Archer, (natural materials),”Beach Retreat.” A beachy nest to welcome birds traveling along the Spring migration route through Cape Ann.

Betty Lou Schlemm painted birdhouse in oil, entitled “Betty’s Birds”

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“The Artful Birdhouse,” in the entertaining and capable hands of auctioneer State Senator Bruce Tarr, offers more than 20 original, artist-created birdhouses by auction on Sunday February 21, preview beginning at 1:00 PM, live Auction 2:15 PM.  Engaging the charm and appeal of birdhouses as a foundation, the imagination of friends and members of the Rocky Neck Art Colony soars in whimsical, modern, traditional, fantasy and completely unexpected “artful” birdhouses. The following artists have donated their time and talents for an auction of their birdhouse creations in support of Mass Audubon and in conjunction with the “For The Birds” avian-art exhibit at The Cultural Center.

A highlight of the event is the featured item:  A private naturalist walk with Mass Audubon’s Chair of Natural History and Field Ornithology Chris Leahy.  With broad expertise in birds and insects, and an engaging communication style he leads many international tours.  Winner may invite up to 10 guests.  The value is “priceless.”

 Artists contributing to the auction event are Kathy Gerdon Archer, Deborah Barnwell, Carol Mansur Benesh, Lisa Carlson, Joy Dai Buell, Elizabeth Gauthier, Rachel Gauthier, Joy Halsted, Jane Keddy, Mindy Lind-terk, Ron MacNeill, Tom Nihan, Sinikka Nogello, Christy Park, Hans Pundt, Kenny Riaf, Sally Seamans, Betty Lou Schlemm, Pam Stratton, Karen Tibbetts, and Karen Tusinski among others.

A portion of the day’s event proceeds will support Mass Audubon’s mission to protect the flora and fauna of Massachusetts.

Please join us for a special
Chocolate and Wine reception:

Saturday, February 13, 5:00 – 8:00pm
Please join us, and bring some friends!
Show starts: Fri., Feb. 12,
and runs through May. 14, 2016

Enhance your life with art…
Gallery Director:
Alison Rowell

Members:
Lynne Comb – Phyllis Feld – William Fusco – Richard Giedd – Ann Goldberg – Barbara Jones – Susan Kelley – Barbara Levine – LInda Jo Nielsen – Lynn Murray – Charleen Onanian – Mike Storella – Barbara Walsh – Grace Vasta-Carr

Hours:
Wed- Sun, 12-5 or by appointment.

11 Central Street, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944

Concert by music/theatrical group
“What Time Is It Mr. Fox?”
Saturday, January 30.  

Doors open at 7 PM, Concert at 7:30 PM.  Tickets available online
www.rockyneckartcolony.org/event/what-time-is-it-mr-fox/

The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck
6 Wonson Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
Gallery hours, Thurs-Sun, 12:00-6:00 PM

 

Register on-line or just come by
Cape Ann Giclée, Fine Art Printing and Gallery
20 Maplewood Ave, Gloucester MA

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.

Call to Jury New Members for Gallery 53 on Rocky Neck
Deadline for Applications: March 1, 2016

Artwork Drop Off:
Saturday, March 19, 2-4PM at Studio Gallery at The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson Street, Gloucester, MA

Artwork Pick Up:
Sunday, March 20, 6-7PM

Gallery 53 on Rocky Neck
53 Rocky Neck Avenue, Gloucester, MA 01930
Gallery Open May – October

Gallery 53 on Rocky Neck (formerly the Rocky Neck Gallery) is seeking new members for the 2016 season. A member-run, centrally located gallery under the umbrella of the Rocky Neck Art Colony, Gallery 53 exhibits and sells the work of 25 to 30 Cape Ann/North Shore artists to a customer base of local, national and international visitors. In 2015, over 14,000 art lovers visited the gallery, which is open seasonally from Memorial Day until Columbus Day.

“In addition to excellent artists who produce beautiful, saleable work,” said gallery manager Judy Robinson-Cox, “we want energetic, enthusiastic people who will pitch in and help run the gallery. A co-operative gallery is one where members share the day-to-day responsibilities of running the business ­– everything from strategic planning, marketing, party planning and record keeping to hanging the artwork and cleaning the floors.”

This year the gallery is especially interested in finding accomplished artists who work in media and artistic styles not currently represented in the gallery. This includes abstract painting, sculpture, glass arts, fiber arts, and other media with unique, distinctive styles. A group of Gallery 53 artists will review the artwork submitted by prospective members and evaluate it based on originality of concept, technical skill, marketability and appropriateness for Gallery 53. The prospective member’s ability to contribute to gallery operations will also be assessed.

Detailed information on how to apply and an application form are available at www.rockyneckartcolony.org/gallery-53-on-rocky-neck/. The deadline to apply is March 1, 2016. For more information call the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, 978-515-7004.

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 paintings in American art and a catalyst for the progressive ideas of artists from Stuart Davis, Marsden Hartley, Milton Avery, and Nell Blaine, among many others. Today Rocky Neck continues to attract artists and art lovers to a thriving creative community. For up to date information visit rockyneckartcolony.org

Cape Ann Museum’s January Exhibitions and Programs

Gloucester: A Community of Neighborhoods Quilt Project, overseen by artist Juni Van Dyke, the project showcases the work of nearly one hundred senior artists across Cape Ann.

Saturday, January 16 at 3:00 p.m.
Artist Juni Van Dyke will give an illustrated talk about the special exhibition of Gloucester: A Community of Neighborhoods quilt project. This program is free and open to the public.

Gloucester, Three Visions featuring the work of Jeff Weaver, Peter Vincent and Don Gorvett

Saturday, January 23 at 2:00 p.m. Gloucester, Three Visions panel discussion with Jeff Weaver, Don Gorvett, and Eoin Vincent, joined in conversation by arts editor Debbie Hagan and author Peter Anastas. This program is offered in conjunction with the current exhibition Vincent, Weaver, Gorvett: Gloucester, Three Visions (on view through Feb. 28, 2016).

Free for Museum members / $10 nonmembers.
Space is limited, reservations required: (978) 283-0455 x10 or info@capeannmuseum.org.
Tickets can also be reserved/purchased online at Eventbrite.

Cape Ann Museum and Eric Carle Museum kick-off “Cape Ann Reads” Picture book- themed workshops for children and adults.

“Cape Ann Reads” is a year-long collaboration among the public libraries of Gloucester, Rockport, Manchester and Essex to promote literacy using picture books. The Cape Ann Museum is pleased to host the kickoff event with a day of picture book-themed workshops for adults and children hosted by the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art on Saturday, January 30. The program will take place at the Cape Ann Museum and is free and open to the public. Space is limited. Reservations are required. Please email info@capeannmuseum.org, call (978)283-0455 x10, or go online to Eventbrite.

Reservations for the 9:30-12:00 Interactive Storytime events should be made for children only, not the accompanying adults.

Choose from the following activities:

Interactive Toddler Storytime
This storytime session, designed for very young children, combines interactive storytime with open-ended play, songs and movement. Two sessions offered: 9:30 to 10:00 a.m. and 10:00 to 10:30 a.m.

Art Making Workshop
An imaginative art-making workshop for 5- to 8-year olds inspired by elements of picture books. Workshop runs from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Adult Workshop
Discover the difference between reading to children and reading with children! The Whole Book Approach, developed by former Eric Carle Museum educator Megan Lambert, is designed to give educators, parents, and caregivers the tools to evaluate the picture book as an art form and to encourage the critical engagement of children during picture book reading experiences. Workshop runs from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

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The recently renovated Cape Ann Museum celebrates the art, history and culture of Cape Ann – a region with a rich and varied culture of nationally significant historical, industrial and artistic achievement. The Museum’s collections include fine art from the 19th century to the present, artifacts from the fishing and maritime and granite quarrying industries, textiles, furniture, a library/archives, and two historic houses. For a detailed media fact sheet please visit www.capeannmuseum.org/press.

The Museum is located at 27 Pleasant Street in Gloucester. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is $10.00 adults, $8.00 Cape Ann residents, seniors and students. Youth (under 18) and Museum members are free. For more information please call: (978)283-0455 x10. Additional information can be found online at www.capeannmuseum.org.

Our Lady of Good Voyage Church
Penny Sale

Our Lady of Good Voyage Church will host a penny sale on Monday, January 18, at 7 pm, in the parish hall, 142 Prospect Street, Gloucester.

Prizes include Portuguese sweet bread, baked goods and groceries.  There will be a 50/50 raffle and a dinner raffle.  All are welcome!

Give a child an experiential gift
ARTS and CRAFTS for LITTLE ONES in the
Montessori Art Kitchen East Gloucester

Creative Montessori Based Art Classes ages 3-7
with Colleen Apostolos-Marsh 978 648 0601

colleenapostolos@gmail.com

All are welcome this weekend at the Unitarian-Universalist Society of Rockport! We will commemorate and affirm the work and life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, beginning with this Sunday’s 10:30 a.m. worship service devoted to the theme of Racial Justice. The next day,  Monday 18 January, will be the 28th  annual MLK Day march and service.

The march will begin at 10 a.m., at the U.U. Society of Rockport, 4 Cleaves Street and follow a route through downtown of about 1 mile.  You are cordially invited to come at 9:30 to make signs (a favorite activity for the children.)  After the march there will be the chance to warm up with hot cider before joining Rev. Susan Moran in a short service of readings and music honoring Dr. King. Guest speaker,  Alexis A. Toliver,   the co-lead organizer for Black Lives Matter in Cambridge and a Research Assistant in the Department of Neurobiology, Harvard Medical School, will speak about the meaning and goals of the Black Lives Matter movement.

This march began 28 years ago when 8 year old Lily Ruchman, having learned a bit about Dr. King, asked her mother if there could be a march.  Her mother Anita, and her church community said Yes.  We and many others from the North Shore have marched each year since then for the ideals Dr. King lived and died for: economic and racial equality, peaceful means to peaceful ends, dignity and freedom for all people.

Please join us.  If you have any questions, please call 978 546 2989

Cape Ann Museum Offers Free Admission for Cape Ann Residents during January 2016

The Cape Ann Museum is pleased to offer free admission to all residents of Cape Ann (Gloucester, Rockport, Essex, Manchester-by-the-Sea) during the month of January 2016. Visit us and see what we have to offer!

January is also Membership Month at the Cape Ann Museum. Membership and donations support the special exhibitions and programming that the Museum offers its communities. We hope that a trip to the Museum will encourage all visitors to become members and join us in sharing the art, history and culture of Cape Ann.

All members enjoy:

• free admission
• advance notice of special exhibitions and programs
• invitations to opening receptions
• complimentary use of the research library
• subscription to the Museum’s newsletter
• discount in the Museum Shop

Visitors in January will be treated to two special exhibitions: Gloucester, Three Visions featuring the work of Jeff Weaver, Peter Vincent and Don Gorvett and Gloucester: A Community of Neighborhoods quilt project, overseen by artist Juni Van Dyke, the quilts showcase the work of nearly one hundred senior artists across Cape Ann.

If you enjoy the month of free admission,
imagine what a whole year could be like!

Winter Shorts at the Cape Ann Museum
A series of themed mini tours led by Museum docents.

GLOUCESTER, Mass. (December 29, 2015) – The Cape Ann Museum is pleased to present an opportunity to become more intimate with its collections.  On Saturday, January 9, the docents of the Cape Ann Museum will offer six twenty minute tours focusing on a topic of their choosing. Tours will begin on the hour and on the half hour. Reservations are not required, but space is limited – first come, first served. Free for CAM Members and Cape Ann Residents or with Museum admission. For more information please email info@capeannmuseum.org or call (978) 283-0455 x10.

Participants are encouraged to spend the entire morning at the Museum, enjoying two, three, perhaps all six of the tours! To plan your day accordingly, please see the schedule below:

• 10:00 a.m. Sea Horses (a.k.a. Horses by the Sea)
  Take a closer look at images of horses in the Cape Ann Museum and find out some of the history behind them.
• 10:30 a.m. Harvesting the Sea
  Learn about Gloucestermen in the heyday of fishing under sail.
• 11:00 a.m. Angels, Oars and Churches: Religious Life and Imagery in Cape Ann
  Look at several works in the Museum that express a spiritual sensibility and others which demonstrate the importance of religion as a unifying factor for specific local communities.
• 11:30 a.m. Sailing Heroes – Risk Takers & Record Breakers
  Hear the stories of Centennial Johnson, Maurice Whalen, Howard Blackburn and Phil Weld who all broke records and won races despite what the sea threw at them.
• 12:00 p.m. “O Woman! Lovely Woman! Angels are painted fair to be like you!”
  Engage with portraits and self-portraits of women from the Museum’s permanent collection.
• 12:30 p.m. Fifteen Shades of Blue
  Experience the impact of this favorite color during a whirlwind tour of the galleries.

The members of the Rockport Cultural District (RCD) hiring committee, with the support of RCD stakeholders, are pleased to announce Susan Koehler-Arsenault as the new part-time Director of the Rockport Cultural District.

Arsenault came to Rockport in 2014 from Schenectady, New York. She is co-owner of The Art of David Arsenault Gallery on Bearskin Neck and has been the volunteer chair of the RCD since April 2015. She has brought vitality to the RCD by reinitiating the partner meetings and working as a liaison between the Chamber of Commerce and the RCD stakeholders. She has also reinitiated the Rockport Art Colony Galleries group that meets regularly. Arsenault also oversees the RCD social media and media; she encourages community collaboration for arts and culture activities between the RCD and festival groups including Rockport Exchange, Rockport Illuminations, and Christmas in Rockport, and is the weekend guide for summer walking tours of the RCD. She is also known for her weekly activity listing: “This Week in Rockport” a weekly “who’s who” of arts and culture activities taking place in the district.