Author: James Eves

Join us for

Passports Restaurant’s Community Dinner Nights!
Tonight We Support Cape Ann Special Olympics 

4 – 9 pm • 3 Course Dinner • $15.00
10% of proceeds goes to Cape Ann Special Olympics
Reservations Requested

Celebrating 20 years in business we are giving back to the community every Tuesday night.
Full menu also available.

If you would like to inquire about support for your organization, please email us at
passportsrestaurant@gmail.com. We look forward to working with you!

Passports Restaurant
110 Main Street Gloucester, MA 01930
Please call for Reservations: 978.281.3680

TUESDAY, MAY12

at the Sacred Heart Parish Hall

6:30pm Refreshments, 7pm Program

David Fay will present a program on the formation and early years of the beach club that was originally known as the North Shore Swimming Pool and eventually became the Bath & Tennis. The presentation will also include the history of how Magnolia rose from a quiet fishing village to being known as “Little Newport”.

Members free, nonmembers $10

Please RSVP by Friday, May 8

Phone: 978-526-7230 or email info@manchesterhistoricalmuseum.org

Also on Saturday, May 9 (10am)

In the MHM Hall

Needlework Family Program for ages 3 and up

$5 per child – Please RSVP by May 8

Three Exhibits Open Season

May 7 running through Saturday, May 30, 2015,

Sunday, May 17th, 2 – 4 pm: Receptions for all three exhibitions

A1) BOB BLUE RETROSPECTIVE, The Works of Bob Blue, “Gloucester & Beyond”, in the Gordon Grant Room. Bob Blue (deceased 2008), an honoree of the NSAA’s Tribute Exhibition in 2003, has been a major contributor to the growth and spirit of the NSAA as a Vice President, an award winning marine and landscape painter, a beloved teacher, and lifelong artist member.

2) FIRST NON-JURIED MEMBERS EXHIBITION OF THE 2015 SEASON. Well known and notable NSAA artist members will exhibit over 100 exciting works including watercolors, works on paper, oil on canvas and sculpture.

3) MARY CALLAHAN & ANN MURPHY SHOW in the HALLWAY GALLERY. Mary Callahan’s free, impressionist watercolors have earned over 150 awards, and her paintings are in permanent and private collections throughout the US and Europe. Callahan is a director of the New England Watercolor Society, a Copley Master in the Copley Society of Art, and member of many fine arts organizations with solo exhibitions at the Harvard Club, the Guild of Boston Artists, Provincetown and Attleboro Museums, and is represented in the DeCordova Museum’s corporate program.

Ann Murphy, a New Englander, paints in pastel, oil and watercolor with subjects ranging from representational land and seascapes, to semi-abstracts of shorebirds and sea life. Her work is known for its distinctively sensitive and ethereal quality.

• A juried exhibition of New England Artists that explores the possibilities and pushes the limits of the use of paper in works of art.
• At the RNAC Cultural Center Gallery, 6 Wonson Street, Gloucester MA
• July 2-26, 2015
• Juror: Katherine French, Director Emerita at Danforth Art, Framingham, MA.
• Entries open: April 24.
• Deadline: Midnight, Monday, June 15, 2015

Gloucester MA, April 23, 2015 — The Rocky Neck Art Colony (RNAC) invites New England artists to submit work for the “Printed, Painted, Folded or Torn” a month-long juried exhibition at the Cultural Center Gallery at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson Street, Gloucester, MA 01930. RNAC seeks work that explores the possibilities and pushes the limits of the use of paper in works of art. All media will be considered provided the use of paper is a primary component.

The juror for this exhibition is Katherine French, former Executive Director at Danforth Art in Framingham, MA, became Director Emerita upon her recent retirement from that institution. Acclaimed for exhibitions exploring historical and contemporary expressionism, French was recipient of an award for curatorial excellence from the New England chapter of the International Association of Art Critics. She was also named Best Curator of Locally Made Art at the Boston Art Awards and subject of profiles in Art New England and the Boston Globe.

For more information and a prospectus go to:
http://rockyneckartcolony.org/newsletter/painted-torn.html

June 5, 2015 will be the start of the Magnolia Historical Society Spring/Summer Show.

We are looking for 45 artists to participate in this event, if you’re interestered please respond to Thomfalzarano@me.com & catherine@lcompanies.com.

June 20-21, 2015

October 10-12, 2015
Cape Ann, Massachusetts (north of Boston)

This self-guided touralong the scenic coastline of Gloucester and Rockport presents a unique opportunityto meet 26 professional artists in 23 studios and see their work in the settingin which it was created. The work represented includes: pottery, painting,sculpture, photography, mosaics, fiber art and jewelry. Several of the artistswill be demonstrating their working process during the tours. Brochures with route maps will be available at the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce, the Rockport Information Booth on Rte. 127, on the Cape Ann Artisans web site and at each ofthe artisans — or download from capeannartisans.com.   A bright magenta Studio Tour banner will mark each location. Many studios are open year round.

Anna and I Love doing this tour. We met so many nice folks doing great work. We missed it last year and it’s one of the reasons I am committed to having a full (Visual) Art Events Calendar. It was one of the first entries I made to the calendar.

~ James Eves

This calendar is permanently hosted and can be viewed when ever you want at capeanngiclee.com on the ‘events’ page.

To submit entries for this calendar email text only to james@capeanngiclee.com the following:

• A Title
• A Date and Time
• A Place including complete address
• A Short description (no more than a paragraph)
• and a link for more info

I post regular Arts related PR and announcements directly to GMG daily,
so send those to me too.

Join us for

Passports Restaurant’s Community Dinner Nights!
Tonight We Support Cape Ann Special Olympics 

4 – 9 pm • 3 Course Dinner • $15.00
10% of proceeds goes to Cape Ann Special Olympics
Reservations Requested

Celebrating 20 years in business we are giving back to the community every Tuesday night.
Full menu also available.

If you would like to inquire about support for your organization, please email us at
passportsrestaurant@gmail.com. We look forward to working with you!

Passports Restaurant
110 Main Street Gloucester, MA 01930
Please call for Reservations: 978.281.3680

Register now for Spring Classes!

Wellesley Art Society, 90 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA
The Art Spirit  |  May 4, 11, 18 & June 1  |  Mondays 10-1pm

This class is an atelier experience for the serious student of painting. It offers rigorous instruction in seeing, drawing and painting. We’ll address the correct sequence to working with light and shadow, refining form and shape, and interpreting and understanding color. By mastering the skills of alla prima painting, students progress to create art with depth of purpose and richness in meaning. This class is for students with a working knowledge of the medium and advanced students seeking to improve their skills.
$199. / 4 classes

South Shore Art Center, 110 Ripley Road, Cohasset, MA
Painting from Photos  |  May 8 – 29 Fridays 10-1pm

In this class, we’ll use photos as an inspiration and raw material to compose stronger, better paintings. A photo reference is a convenient aid to artists, but they can also be a hindrance to developing drawing and painting skills. Source photos provide tremendous visual information; we will look at how to weed out what’s necessary from what’s not, and discuss the benefits of photography as a compositional tool. $145M $190NM 4 classes

North River Arts Society “Focus on Figures”

I’m happy to have two of my paintings chosen by juror, Johanna Harmon for this Juried Figure & Portrait Exhibit. Guests are welcome to join me at the Opening Reception Friday April 24, 2015 7-10pm. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres & cash bar. NRAS, 157 Old Main Street, Marshfield Hills, MA

Open Studio  |  May 2, 2015,  4 – 6pm

Please join me in the studio for an afternoon of art, instruction and fun!
I’ll be doing a demonstrating at 5 pm. Light refreshments will be served. Paintings of all sizes and subject matter will be available at studio pricing. Please rsvp to artfulhand@comcast.net or call 781-443-4014.

Take advantage of the Best Deal on the Harbor.

 “Water Shuttle Seasonal Passes” are now available.
Only $50 before June 30th.

email us at harbortours@gmail.com

My wife, Anna and I have a son, Yianni, who has Down Syndrome so we were happy to hear that Shawn Williamson and Kathy Verga have taken on the herculean task of establishing a Cape Ann chapter of Massachusetts Special Olympics. Currently, they have a track and field team practicing on Saturday mornings at the Gloucester High School. They plan to add soccer for the fall and basketball for the winter. This is huge for all the local athletes who previously had to travel to Peabody or Danvers or further. We are so appreciative of their efforts and hope that the Cape Ann Community will support their efforts.

Eric Lorden, chef and owner of Passports has stepped up to be the first community/business leader to help us with our fundraising efforts – Thank you Eric! As some of you may have heard, Eric has started “Community Tuesdays”, at Passports on Main st. A win – win night for everyone! Diners can choose from several options on a Prix Fix menu, offering 3 courses for $15.00 (regular menu also available) and non-profits get 10% of the nights proceeds. When Eric heard about Cape Ann Special Olympics he offered us two Tuesdays, next Tuesday 4/28 and the following Tuesday 5/5. What an easy and delicious way to raise money!

How does art tie in here? In addition to Community Tuesdays Eric also supports the local community by showing the work of local artists in Passports. The latest show is one, printed at Cape Ann Giclée, for local photographer and FOB Len Burgess. Len’s series of Flower Photography now on display at Passports is beautiful and brings spring back to Cape Ann.

So please come out and get a great meal – popovers included, view Len’s flower photography and support Cape Ann Special Olympics and Community Tuesdays!

This calendar is permanently hosted and can be viewed when ever you want at capeanngiclee.com on the ‘events’ page.

To submit entries for this calendar email text only to james@capeanngiclee.com the following:

• A Title
• A Date and Start and End Times
• A Place including complete address
• A Short description (no more than a paragraph)
• and a link for more info

I post regular Arts related PR and announcements directly to GMG daily, so send those to me too.

On Saturday, April 25, from 10-12, there will be a Messy Art Morning at the Lanesville Community Center–8 Vulcan St., Gloucester.

Susan and Cheryl and I are coordinating a fun time of paint and pastels and charcoal and glue!  I also mixed up some homemade play dough this week (it’s non toxic, but you wouldn’t want to eat it 🙂 )

This week, the donation request of three dollars is down to two dollars, as we are laying in some supplies!
For any questions, please email Mary Beth at pereira987@comcast.net

Have a happy art day!
See you there!

Mary Beth

Educator Fellowship

WHAT: This year we are pleased to offer the Summer Immersive Educator Fellowship. This is a competitive award given to an educator of exceptional merit who would benefit from joining a studio program for one week of intensive study, and earning Professional Development Points. The award provides full tuition and housing and the option to give an educator’s/artist’s talk; an award valued at $1,300.

WHEN: The fellowship will take place during the Summer Immersive Studio Program, and all week-long courses offered from June 15 to July 10 are eligible. The deadline for submitting an application is April 24. All applicants will be notified of with the award decision by May 8.

WHO: Full-time educators from anywhere are eligible to apply. Secondary and Primary School Educations will be given preference.

HOW: Interested educators may apply for one course only. They must submit an application form, CV and statement describing how attending the Summer Immersive Program will benefit their career as an educator. Please note: Submitting an application to the Fellowship program does not guarantee a space. We will not reserve seats for fellowship applicants. Applicants who plan to attend the Summer Immersive Program regardless are encouraged to register and pay for courses early as seats may fill quickly. If an applicant is accepted for a fellowship, their course tuition will be refunded.

DEADLINE: Fellowship applications are due April 24th. All applicants will be notified of the decision by the week of May 8.

APPLY NOW!

I will post this calendar on Thursdays so we can schedule our weekend art experience. It is permanently hosted and can be viewed when ever you want at capeanngiclee.com on the ‘events’ page.

To submit entries for this calendar email text only to james@capeanngiclee.com the following:

• A Title
• A Date and Time
• A Place including complete address
• A Short description (no more than a paragraph)
• and a link for more info

I post regular Arts related PR and announcements directly to GMG daily, so send those to me too.

Sorellanza has been entertaining audiences for nine years with an eclectic repertoire. Patti Pike will sing with and direct songs including Good Day Sunshine, Open My Heart, Women Gathering Round, One, Two, Three, Four, and Unchain my Heart . As part of our community outreach program, Sorellanza includes a talented high school singer.. Audiences will enjoy her youthful addition to the Sorellanza sound.

Friday, May 1st at 7:00 p.m.
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
24 Broadway, Rockport

Sunday, May 3rd at 4:00 p.m.
Annisquam Village Church
820 Washington Street, Gloucester

Saturday, May 9th at 7:00 p.m.
Ascension Memorial Church
31 County Street, Ipswich

Sunday, May 10th at 4:00 p.m.
St. John’s Episcopal Church
48 Middle Street, Gloucester

Tickets: $12/$10 Seniors & Students