Author: James Eves

Love in December:
Artist’s Reception for Diane Ayott

Saturday, December 12, 2015: 5 PM – 7 PM

Trident Gallery
189 Main St, Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930

A small detail of the large painting Love in December, by Diane Ayott (2015; mixed media on panel; 38 x 38 in.)

The public is invited to a reception with the artist Diane Ayott to celebrate “Love in December,” an exhibition of Ayott’s colorful, patterned, abstract mixed media paintings, on display at Trident Gallery from December 5, 2015, through January 3, 2016.

A slideshow of the exhibition is up at http://TridentGallery.com/#exhib_ayott.

Marty Morgan
Pottery Open House and Sale
20% off all pottery

December 12 & 13   11 am – 4 pm
428 Washington St  Gloucester
www.martymorganpots.com      978-281-3347

Come find something for everyone on your holiday list and enjoy some homemade cookies and hot cider.

Sale continues through December.

Cape Ann Special Olympics, providing athletic opportunities for individuals with intellectual or physical disabilities. If you are interested in being part of our program we are currently offering basketball. Our first practice will be December 12 at the Cape Ann YMCA in Gloucester from 4pm to 6pm. Any special needs athletes interested in participating are welcome to join us. New athletes to our program please go online and fill out the Athlete application: http://www.specialolympicsma.org/assets/Athlete_Application.pdf

For more information please contact

Shawn Williamson
Williamsonshawn@yahoo.com https://www.facebook.com/GloucesterSpecialOlympics

Check out the GMG Calendar for a Complete Schedule

Leading Ladies: Cynthia Curtis, Anni Melançon, Marty Morgan, Ceramics and Eleanor Fisher, Glass Shard Paintings

Show Dates: December 2, 2015-January 10, 2016
Reception: Sunday December 6, 3-6pm
During Lexington Lights Family Festival in Magnolia

Anni Melançon, OvalVases, 12x10x4D, Stoneware

Cynthia Curtis, Sea Vessel Shell Vase, 15Hx6D, Stoneware

Eleanor Fisher, Elegance, 36×48, Glass Shard Painting

Marty Morgan, Shino Vase, 9x4D, Porcelain

Pottery Pioneers Cynthia Curtis, Anni Melançon and Marty Morgan have fostered the next generations of potters and have created a strong ceramic community on Cape Ann. Their work can be found at numerous dinner tables across the region and beyond. Eleanor Fisher has developed a unique style of applying glass to an entire painting creating radiant color and light. She has been an inspiration for many including her own daughter and Lexicon Gallery owner, Seyrel Williams The Reception takes place during the Lexicon Holiday Arts Festival and Lexington Lights, a day of family holiday events in Magnolia.

http://www.lexicongallery.com/?page_id=26

Lexicon Holiday Arts Festival

Saturday December 5, 10-6pm and Sunday December 6, 12-6pm
Lexicon Gallery, 15 Lexington Ave., #1, Magnolia, MA

Susie Quateman, Autumn Leaves, 20×70, Charmeuse Silk

Bonnie Maller, Red Canoe, Zaca Lake, 16×20, Oil on Canvas

Christine Gauthier-Kelley, Bubble Nebula, Hand Painted Silk

Sibel Alpaslan, Aegean Sunset, 10.5Hx10.5D, Ceramic

Zachary Mickelson, Pitcher and Tumbler, 5x5x12, Soda Fired Ceramic

Description: Ceramics, Jewelry, Wearable and Wall Art, Over 30 artists. Potters and Painters from Cape Ann, Beverly, Boston and Maine join Ten Pound Studio Silk Artists for a weekend extravaganza sale and feast for the eyes. During Lexington Lights in Magnolia, a day of family holiday events.

http://www.lexicongallery.com/?page_id=26
Facebook/Lexicon Gallery
Facebook/Lexington Lights

For the Birds

A multi-media, juried exhibition and fundraiser inspired by everything Avian

 The Rocky Neck Art Colony (RNAC) invites New England artists to submit work to “For the Birds” a six-week exhibition at the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson Street, Gloucester, MA 01930. A portion of all sales will be donated to support Mass Audubon’s mission “to protect the nature of Massachusetts for people and wildlife”.

 Juror: Amy T Montague, Director, Museum of American Bird Art at Mass Audubon

Exhibition Dates: January 28-March 6, 2016

Gallery Hours: Thursday-Sunday, 12:00-4:00 PM

Opening Reception: Sunday, January 31, 2:00-4:00 PM

 The Call: The RNAC seeks traditional, decorative and expressive works of art and craft inspired by everything avian including paintings, drawings, photographs, sculpture, decoys, birdhouses, jewelry, cards and more.

 Eligibility: Open to all artists 18 years and older living and working in New England.

 Artwork Requirements:

• Work submitted will have been created within the past 4 years.
• Artwork previously shown at any other Gloucester venue will not be considered.
• Artists may be asked to supply a pedestal for 3-D work.
• 2-D work will not exceed 48 inches in width, 60 inches in height.
• All art must be original by the artist. No reproductions, video or installations.
• Accepted work must be delivered in person, absolutely no shipping.
• Work must be suitably framed and wired for hanging; no saw-tooth or sandwich frames allowed.

 Entry Fees: $35 for 3 entries, 2 additional entries $10 each; RNAC members: $25 for 3 entries, 2 additional entries $5 each. (Member discount code available.) Please make sure you have a credit card or a PayPal account to make your payment at the time of applying.

 Submissions Open: 9:00 AM, November 30, 2015

• Enter via the online entry system only.
• To submit go to: https://client.smarterentry.com/rnac

Submission Deadline: Wednesday, January 6, 2016, 11:59 PM

Notification: Names of selected artists will be posted on the RNAC website (www.rockyneckartcolony.org) by 5:00 PM on January 15, 2016. Accepted artists will also be contacted with a follow-up email.

Images: You will need good quality photos of your work in JPEG format, sized no greater than 2 MB, with1200 pixels for the longest dimension. Each image must be labeled with the following information: last name, first initial, title, medium.jpg. Do not use any special characters (e.g. !@#$%^&*+()][{}|/) in your image name. Example: Smith_J_SunsetSymphony_acrylic.jpg

 Size Requirements: Submitted 2-D work may not exceed 48 inches in width and 60 inches in height, including the frame. 3-D work must fit on a 16 x 16 inch pedestal top (3-D artists should be prepared to supply pedestals as needed).

 Accepted Work

• Deliver: Sunday, Jan 24, 2016, 1:00-3:00 PM or Monday, Jan 25, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM to the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson Street, Gloucester, MA.
• Pick-up unsold work: Sun, March 6, 4:00-5:00 PM or Tuesday March 8, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM.

 Commissions: All work must be for sale. There is a 40% commission on the sale of non-member work; 25% on RNAC member work. Artists must be members when entering to take advantage of the reduced entry fee and the membership commission rate. To join the Rocky Neck Art Colony go to http://rockyneckartcolony.org.

 Please send any questions about this call to entry@rockyneckartcolony.org.

See www.rockyneckartcolony.org/newsletter/se_FAQ.html for information about the Smarter Entry submission system.

For more information about the gallery at the Cultural Center or to join the RNAC see www.rockyneckartcolony.org.

Rocky Neck Art Colony Holiday Art and Crafts Festival

at The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson Street, Gloucester

EXHIBIT DATES
Fri Nov 27, 4 to 8 pm • Sat/Sun Dec 5-6, 10 am to 6 pm • Sat/Sun Dec 12-13, 10 am to 6 pm • Sat/Sun Dec 19-20, 10 am to 6 pm • Sat/Sun Dec 26-27, 10 am to 6 pm.

FIVE FESTIVE EVENTS

• Friday, Nov 27, 6 to 8 pm: Preview Party – first chance to peruse the artwork while enjoying beverages and artist-made hors d’oeuvres
• Saturday, Dec 5, 2 to 4 pm: Season’s Best Cookie Contest – sample homemade cookies and hot chocolate. Vote for your favorite.
• Sunday, Dec 13, 2 to 4 pm : Holiday Tea – Sample teas and treats from around the world
• Saturday, Dec 19, 4 to 6pm : Winter Solstice Party – Enjoy live music, cheery drinks and munchies
• Sunday, Dec 27, 2 to 4pm : Yankee Swap – bring an extra wrapped gift, or something you have around the house (value $5 to $25) and join the fun.

“Redeemed By Fire” sterling silver necklace with pearl” by Katherine Bagley

“Spring Forth” mixed media sculpture by Pam Cortleigh

“Gentle Breeze” liquid pencil drawing by Marilyn Swift

The Rocky Neck Art Colony (RNAC) presents the third annual Holiday Art and Crafts Festival, open to the public on five consecutive weekends starting with a preview party from 6 to 8pm on Friday November 27 at the Cultural Center on Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson Street, Gloucester. The Holiday Festival is open for holiday viewing and shopping from 10 am to 6 pm, Saturdays and Sundays Nov. 28-29, Dec. 5-6, Dec. 12-13, Dec. 19-20, and Dec. 26-27. The public is invited to enjoy a festive event each weekend.

EXHIBITING ARTISTS

Exhibiting artists include jewelers Katherine Bagley, Deborah Barnwell, Belle & Me, Lisa Carlson, Trish Conant, Mindy Lindterk, Sally Seamans, and Deborah Way; painters Gail Gang, Mary McCarl, Deb Schradieck, and Marilyn Swift; photographers Harriet Harding, Carol McKenna, Skip Montello, Michael Oleksiw, David Piemonte, Judy Robinson-Cox, Tom Robinson-Cox, and Dani Shirtcliff; Mixed media artists Robin Colodzin, Deborah Barnwell, and Judy Robinson-Cox; printmakers Jane Keddy, Rusty & Ingrid, and Stephanie Mason; Sculptors Pam Cortleigh, and Sally Seamans.

Through the Kitchen Window: The Cape Ann Museum and the Culture of Food

Lecture by author James H. S. McGregor

The Cape Ann Museum is pleased to present author James McGregor to present Through the Kitchen Window: The Cape Ann Museum and the Culture of Food on Saturday, November 21 at 3:00 p.m. as part of this year’s Harvest Fest. Free for Museum members or with admission. For more information please email info@capeannmuseum.org or call (978) 283-0455 x10.

Communities like Gloucester that once depended on wild foods, in particular fish, have an especially interesting place in history. The relationship between food production and culture is represented in remarkable and surprising ways in the Cape Ann Museum, and this talk explores those multiple connections.

 McGregor is the author of five books on the structure and social history of world cities.  His most recent book, Back to the Garden:  Nature and the Mediterranean World from Prehistory to the Present was published this year by Yale University Press. Also an emeritus professor of Comparative Literature at the University of Georgia, McGregor now lives in Cambridge, MA.  Mcgregor’s new book will be available for purchase in the Museum gift shop. A book signing will follow his lecture.

BankGloucester Ilona Gelpey Artist Reception

November 21, 11 am – 1 pm
Location: BankGloucester, 160 Main Street, Gloucester, MA  01930

Ilona Gelpey is an established local artist who emigrated from the Soviet state of Uzbekistan as a teenager. Her paintings are inspired by the work and techniques of the great Flemish masters. Ilona’s work has a classical look with a contemporary flair. Come meet Ilona personally and enjoy her creations in BankGloucester’s lobby on Saturday, November 21, from 11 – 1.

www.bankgloucester.com

Flatrocks Gallery opens their final show of the year- ‘Home for the Holidays’ – Thursday, November 18th. A group show celebrating the season, featuring mixed media work by Joan Benotti, Hans Pundt, Meghan Chase, and Ken Riaf; sculpture by Caroline Bagenal; paintings by Lynne Sausele and jewelry by Ilana Krepchin and Claire Sanford.  A reception for the artists will be held Saturday, Nov. 21st from 6-8pm, open to all. The show runs through December 27th. For more information visit our website www.flatrocksgallery.com or call 978-879-4683.

Artistry of the Guitar
with Ken Bonfield & Steve Davison

November 11, 7:00-9:00PMpm, $15

On Wednesday November 11, Ken Bonfield & Steve Davison will rekindle their national touring under the banner, Artistry of the Guitar. For those used to the in-the-round shows Bonfield has presented in the past, this will be a bit different.  As in most Artistry of the Guitar shows the two will each have a solo set lasting approximately 30 minutes, and that will be followed by 30 minutes of duets.  The duets are a bit of a change and something audiences have been asking for since the very beginning.  The music will be far ranging, from Celtic to Classical, Blues, Folk, Country, and include some good ol’ Travis thumbstyle fingerpicking. And as always they will be played on some amazing instruments; Bonfield’s Alan Carruth 11-string harp guitar and baritone guitar, and Davison’s Tony Yamamoto 12-string or his Sheldon Schwartz Oracle.

 Fingerstyle Guitar Workshop: Basics to Beyond
with Ken Bonfield & Steve Davison

November 12, 7:30-9:00pm, $25

In this 90 minute workshop the guitarists will cover topics every guitarist should know; how to tune a guitar, how and when to change strings, how to properly hold the guitar, how to hold a pick, as well as discuss basic chord theory, and proper right and left hand technique. There will be plenty of time for Q & A. Bring a guitar, pencil, notepad and an open mind.

Diamond Cove Music, 57 Washington St., Gloucester, MA 01930
For reservations contact Tom Eaton; 978-283-9877

The Art and Life of Peter Vincent

Gallery talk by Eoin Vincent

The Cape Ann Museum is pleased to present The Art and Life of Peter Vincent, a gallery talk given by his nephew Eoin Vincent on Saturday, November 7 at 9:30 a.m. Eoin is a native of Rockport, MA and a professional photographer. This program is free for CAM members and $10 for nonmembers (includes admission). Space is limited. Reservations required. For more information please email info@capeannmuseum.org or call (978) 283-0455 x10.

Tickets can be reserved/purchased online at Eventbrite.

Eoin’s gallery talk is part of a series of gallery talks surrounding the Cape Ann Museum’s new exhibit, “Vincent, Weaver, Gorvett: Gloucester, Three Visions” which features the work of Peter Vincent, Jeff Weaver and Don Gorvett. Before passing away in 2012, Peter Vincent had gained a solid reputation as one of New England’s most well regarded marine artists. Eoin will discuss his uncle’s life and work in the intimate setting of the Cape Ann Museum’s special exhibitions gallery in which Peter’s work is currently shown.

Flatrocks Gallery will host a demonstration by artist Debbie Clarke

Sunday, November 8th at 4 pm.

 “Action painting, sometimes called “gestural abstraction”, is a style of painting in which paint is spontaneously dribbled, splashed or smeared onto the canvas, rather than being carefully applied.” Debbie Clarke describes it as gesture drawing; except with paint, embracing the the concrete movement and relationship of shape, form, color, light. It is not haphazard and the paint is carefully applied as dictated through careful observation of the subject at hand.

Debbie will demonstrate her approach through several quick studies of 5 to 20 minute observations, a limited palette of red,white,blue and black, a few big brushes, a palette knife, soft pastels and egg. The painting will be raffled off with a suggested offering of $10. (All proceeds go to the artist).

FREE POP UP EVENT: “Movember”
No shave November Breast Cancer Awareness

Saturday, November 7 from 7-10pm +

Wear a mustache and receive 10% off any purchase!
Live Jazz: Adams ~ Stone ~ Levine Trio
Catering by Passports of Gloucester
Artist demos by Shawn Smith and Shin Maeng
Excited to present our newest artist, Ron Pruett
Raffles and more!

Please join us at G19 located at the corner of Broadway and School Street, Rockport.
Next to the Rockport House of Pizza. Call for more info: 978-290-1411

Anyone that knows Donna “hop-along” Ardizzoni, has see her push herself pretty hard since her knee surgery. So, after her visit to Cape Ann Giclée I offered her a Piggy-Back ride to her car and to my surprise she hopped on. This displays that we are a full service studio. (I think she was happy with her print, too!)

Join us Monday November 2nd 6pm-9pm at Passports for a viewing of some of these special works.

Small bites will be available on us as well as a cash bar.

Sarah Wonson was born and raised in Gloucester, Massachusetts.  She graduated in 2007 from Massachusetts College of Art and Design with a BFA in Printmaking. Her main forms of expression are drawing and printmaking with a focus on landscape, still life, and repetitious patterns.  She has a love of nature and the world around her.  Trees, ocean, rocks, dirt, birds, animals in motion, plants, growth, driftwood, leaves, season transitions, repetition, craft, fabric design, woodgrain, New England architecture, windows, found objects, masonry, granite, shadows, night walks, graveyards, and maps drive her artistic practice.

Her art focuses on the act of observation, the importance of noticing and contemplating even the smallest moments in life.  “Observation is different from looking, to observe is to digest not just gaze.  Connection is lost when we do not observe, and when we lose connection we become detached from the world around us.”  Her most recent project, “Life Observed”, an installation that took place at the White-Ellery House, a historic home located at Grant Circle in Gloucester, presented a view of the human presence felt in the places we live and the objects we make.

View more at Sarahwonson.com