Category: Art

A Few Pics from the Art Exchange in Rockport, Where Art Was Exchanged. And Not Exchanged.

Posted on by S.D. Kelly

Here are just a few photos from the first Art Exchange on 8/18 on White Wharf in Rockport, with more to come in the future. We had a lot of fun listening to bluegrass and eating non art event fare such as hot dogs and popcorn before and after the Exchange itself. We had 18 participants and many more spectators, and the results of the evening were really interesting in terms of which pieces were considered most desirable in this flash art marketplace. For a little post-exchange analysis, check out the event’s website www.artnowrockport.com and sign up for the Art Now newsletter (which maybe comes out 4 times a year, so don’t panic) to learn what else is being cooked up over at Art Now Rockport.  A HUGE thank you to Peter & Thi Linh Wernau of Wernau Asset Management and Ross Brackett of Brothers’ Brew — all of whom are big supporters of art (and other) events in Rockport. And another HUGE thank you to those of you who supported this project on Kickstarter. It was a great experience to crowdsource the funding for the Art Exchange and we reached our goal, thanks to you.

HAT Party Pics From Karen Ristuben

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Karen Ristuben submits-

Hi Joey,
A few pics from our HAT Gala last Friday Aug.17 at the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck…what a place we live in, what an amazing community project we’re building, and what a blast we had!!  Thank to so many friends, neighbors, and newcomers who came to celebrate Gloucester’s Rocky Neck Cultural District designation and generously contributed to the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck Building Fund.  Thanks to all, and stay tuned as this community-wide project takes flight!!  Check out the Calendar at www.rockyneckartcolony.org and sign up for our weekly newsletter to keep up with The Center’s events..
Best to you,
Karen

Jeff Cluett new art

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Joey these are se photos of se recent artwork and lifestyle photography that I have produced since leaving rocky neck. The mural is 56/12 feet long and was a collaborative project(although I had some of the largest hand) done in Lowell ma. When I had a gallery/ studio space out there. The bmx jump was photographed by myself with my iPhone. Feel free to use as many or as few of the photos you would like. I appreciate  you coverage in the first place and it was nice to see you at The Farm the other day. Keep in touch homie your a real ass cat. -Jeffrey Cluett

 

Here is the interview with Jeff last summer on Madfish Wharf-

Castle Hill Casino

Posted on by Sharon

Last night we were at Castle Hill on the Crane Estate in Ipswich. Beautiful night! Entrain was amazing as usual.

The grounds are incredible. This building is the casino. Here’s more info on Castle Hill.

 

Elizabeth Gauthier Gallery

Posted on by Matthew Green

During the block party, I discovered that a new gallery has opened on Main Street!  The sign isn’t up yet, but it showcases the work (in several different artistic media) of Elizabeth Gauthier – hence, the name “Gauthier Gallery.”

The gallery mostly contains her own work, but also some work by her sister.  Besides oil and acrylic paintings, she paints custom t-shirts!

Is that cool or what?  Here is the artist with some of her work:

During our conversation, she mentioned that she plans on teaching as well as doing her own paintings.   As I mentioned before, her sign isn’t up yet, but the gallery is actually on Main Street in Gloucester, between Sal’s Barber Shop and the Compass Rose tattoo place (right in the middle of the photo below):

– Fr. Matthew Green

 

 

 

 

Community Stuff 8/23/12

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Joey,
Thanks so much for all you do to keep Cape Ann informed of what’s happening!  Can you please include the attached announcement and flyer either today or tomorrow (in time for our opening reception Thursday evening) to remind people that our show is happening this week?  Your coverage of our call for artists last week brought some great responses!
Our community is so fortunate to have your blog!
Linda Walker
thacherart@gmail.com
www.thacherisland.org

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Ruth Mordecai: Welcome to my second Annual Open Studio and Sale

Ruth Mordecai

Collage/Landscape Series 15" X 11"

Brown paper, handmade paper, acrylic and oil

From Ruth Mordecai:

Welcome to my second Annual

Open Studio and Sale

Two Weekends:  Noon to 8:00 p.m. each day

• Sat/Sun August 25-26

• Labor Day Weekend: Sunday/Monday September 2-3

Paintings – Drawings – Monoprints – Collages

Works on paper $100 to $400

Framed works   $450 to $3300

10% of sales donated to the Rocky Neck Cultural Center

Major credit cards accepted.

4 Terrace Lane Gloucester,MA 01930

617 462 9171/ rglouc@comcast.net/www.ruthmordecai.com

Directions:  East Main Street to Rocky Neck Avenue.  Park near shop

called imagine.  Cross Rocky Neck Avenue from Imagine and walk

up the stairs to Terrace Lane.  Follow balloons on the stairs and porch

of 4 Terrace Lane (3rd house up the hill on the right.)

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Hi Joey,

We have a little over a week left until the 36th annual Magnolia 5K and 1K Fun Run.  As you know, 100% of the proceeds go to the Magnolia Library and Community Center.  For the first time we are also helping the Library by raffling off a couple of fantastic luxury box Red Sox tickets, courtesy of Dennis Drinkwater and Giant Glass.  These $850 seats are in the EMC Club level and just below the press box behind home plate..  I am sending along our mail form with more information, but the best way to enter is with a credit card by going to www.magnolialibrary.org and clicking on raffle banner.  Each entry is $10 and 5K racers can enter for $5.  The drawing will be held just after the race on August 30 at around 7:30 in front of the Library.  You don’t need to be present to win.

Thanks,

Randy

PS We are getting the race shirts in this week and thanks to your input we are going again with the dry-fit material.  First 100 entries to the 5K get a free t-shirt.

Hi Joey,

We will be celebrating our 6 Year Anniversary this weekend (August 24th – 26th) in both our Glocuester and Danvers Locations.

The weekend will be filled with free gifts, free $6 Play each day, free drawings, refreshments & more.

We would really appreciate it if you could promote our event.  Complete details online at www.lucky7arcade.com

Thank you!

Rosalie Parisi
Manager, Lucky 7 Arcade

Blueberry Mug Up Overload – And the Winners Are . . . drumroll please!

Posted on by God's Morning

I am still reeling from blueberry and sugar overload from yesterday’s Mug Up Blueberry Bake Competition.  In addition to baked entries by Deb Shradieck, Joanne Souze and Joy Kasmer, there were also blueberry crumb cake and blueberry pie donations (thanks Violet Gray), as well as blueberry deviled eggs (unexpectedly good – it was Ed Collard’s idea) and the always delicious non blueberry contribution by Paul Morrison of Latoff Farms Monkey Bread.  Madfish Sushi god, Jordan Ruben’s father Greg was visiting and joined in the fun, and long time no see friends Pete and Joyce Chamberlain were in the house.  Of course, H.A. Lind was there with her beautiful exhibit of new Cape Ann focused paintings, here at the gallery through August 30.  If you missed her well attended opening yesterday afternoon, she will be having a meet the artist reception on Sunday, August 26th from 2:00-4:00.

The Winners of the Blueberry Bake Competition were: 

#1 Best Overall Entry – Deb Schradiek’s Blueberry Cake

#2 Best Presentation and Most Unique – Joanne Souza’s Blueberry shortbread squares with fresh mint

#3 Best Blueberry Pancake You ever tasted in your life – Joy Kasner’s awesome huge blueberry pancake.  In addition to being a great blueberry pancake maker, Joy is also an amazing psychic and is still giving angel readings at the gallery, by appointment or evenings Thursday through Sunday.

The Esteemed Judges were major foodies Ed Collard and dapper looking in paisley, Paul Morrison, and Maine born and bred blueberry expert and Wendie Demuth’s squeeze, Langley Willauer.

E.J. Lefavour

www.khanstudiointernational.com

Gala Opening Reception Sunday August 19 -North Shore Arts Association- " An historic exhibition commemorating 90 years of Cape Ann Art" August 19-September 18

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Alice Gardner submits-

2012 Paint Essex Day and Wet Paint Auction Photos From Alice Gardner

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hi Joey,

Here are some pictures from the Paint Essex Day and Wet Paint Auction tonight at the Cox Reservation. We painted in the rain and had a great time.

The auction of paintings and party was enjoyed by all .  Alice

Gloucester Waterfront Festival

Posted on by Matthew Green

There is still time to make it to the Gloucester waterfront festival! It continues today until 6PM.

Not marbles – water pearls!

Click here for a slideshow of some more of the neat people and products I ran into yesterday:

After Hours at the Cape Ann Museum

Posted on by Matthew Green

If you were not at the Cape Ann Museum Summer “After Hours” event last Thursday, August 16, you really missed out!  This museum is one of the under-recognized jewels in Cape Ann’s cultural crown.

There was great music, great food from Alchemy,  live music/dance pieces featuring Sara Slifer, Kristen Miller, and 3rian King… and the personable staff and breathtaking art that you can always find at the Cape Ann Museum. Here are some photos.

Their next event is today at 3PM:

Elyssa East, author of Dogtown: Death and Enchantment in a New England Ghost Town, will discuss Hartley’s sixteen-year relationship with Cape Ann and how it changed his life and work. $10 Museum members; $15 nonmembers. Reservations are required; to make a reservation please call (978)283-0455 x16 or email info@capeannmuseum.org. Dogtown Lecture series generously sponsored by Cape Ann Savings Bank.

– Fr. Matthew Green

A Big Thank You and a Few (Brief) Thoughts on Art

Posted on by S.D. Kelly

Thank you so much for helping us reach our goal on Kickstarter. The project we funded through Kickstarter is called the Art Exchange and it begins TONIGHT at 6 o’clock on White Wharf in Rockport. The response to the Art Exchange has already been interesting, and it has yet to take place. Usually when people hear about the idea behind the Art Exchange, they say something like “What a great idea!” followed by “I really want to be a part of this!” followed by “But what-if-what-I-bring-is-worth-more-than-what-someone-else-brings?” or “But what-if-what-I-bring-is-not-as-good-as-what-other-people-bring?” followed by, “I’ll just wait and see this year and maybe participate if you do it again.”

What if you could trade this…
…for this?
Then you would be one lucky dog.

This is the thing: the Art Exchange is an experiment for all of us. At times we allow our experience of art to become an overly-mediated one, or we allow the market to dictate our response to what we see.  The point of the Art Exchange is to make the art market a more immediate, interactive experience. Things may get interesting, or they may stay boring. You may find the experience to be less than satisfying, or it may be the best night of your life. The thing is, I don’t know. And neither do you. So in between gallery openings and the block party, come down to Rockport’s Art Exchange. Eat a hot dog, listen to some tunes, and if you really like a piece of art you see there, try to trade for it. If not, you’ll have had a few hours on one of Rockport’s beautiful wharves on a nice summer evening. So things could be worse. Hope to see you there, and thanks again for your support!

Go to www.artnowrockport.com for more information.

Community Stuff 8/17/12

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

28th Annual Gloucester Schooner Festival ready to set sail

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The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce and the Schooner Festival Committee are proud to announce that the 28th Annual Gloucester Schooner Festival will take place Labor Day Weekend in Gloucester Harbor from August 31 to September 2.

Among the highlights for the weekend is the Parade of Lights and fireworks on Saturday, September 1, followed by the Parade of Sail and Mayor’s Race for the Esperanto Cup on Sunday, September 2.

Participating schooners include The Adventure, Adventurer, American Eagle, Ardelle, Bald Eagle, Brilliant, Estrela, Fame, Green Dragon, Irena, Lewis H. Story, Liberty Clipper, Roseway, Spirit of Massachusetts, Sugar Babe, Summer Wind, Thomas E. Lannon, Tyrone and more to come! Select schooners will be open for tours throughout the weekend.

In addition to the many beautiful medium and large schooners that will grace the waters of Cape Ann, will be a visit from the HMS Bounty from East Setauket, New York. The 180-foot long replica vessel was a floating movie set for the 1962 film Mutiny on the Bounty and also appeared in the Johnny Depp film, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest.

Throughout the weekend, raffle tickets will be on sale to benefit the 2012 Gloucester Schooner Festival and the 2012 Summer Sailing Scholarships that fund the Gloucester High School Sailing Team and Gloucester’s Project Adventure.

For more information on the entire weekend go to www.capeannvacations.com/schooner or contact Tim Burton at tim@capeannchamber.com or call 978-283-1601.

The HMS Bounty will be visiting Gloucester, Massachusetts as part of our East Coast Tour and the Gloucester Schooner Festival. The ship will be open for dockside tours.

The HMS Bounty is one of the most famous ships in the world.  Known for the storied mutiny that took place in Tahiti in 1789 on board the British transport vessel, the current Bounty, a replica, has survived to tell the tale.  Built for the 1962 movie “Mutiny on the Bounty” with Marlon Brando, HMS Bounty sails the country offering dockside tours in which one can learn about the history and details of such sailing vessels from a lost and romanticized time in maritime history.  Since her debut in “Mutiny on the Bounty”, HMS Bounty has appeared in many feature films and documentaries such as the Edinburgh Trader in Pirates of the Caribbean Dead Mans Chest with Johnny Depp.

The ship will arrive on the Friday August 31st and stay through Monday evening September 3rd 2012.  During her stay she will be open for tours on Saturday, Sunday and Monday September 1st, 2nd and 3rd from 10am – 5pm.  Tour prices will be $10 per adult, and $5 per child with children under 5 free.    All tour proceeds go to the continued support of the ship.

For more information on the HMS Bounty visiting Gloucester,

please call (631) 584-7900.

Schooner Ardelle Sailing Schedule

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North Shore Arts Association will celebrate the 90th anniversary of its founding with a special historical exhibit. "NSAA at 90" runs August 16 – September 18 with a Gala opening featuring music and refreshments to be held on Sunday August 19th from 2-4pm. The public is encouraged to come dressed up in period attire.

NSAA at 90 will give viewers the opportunity to see major works by Cape Ann legends; Lester Stevens, Aldro T. Hibbard and Émile Gruppé, as well as seldom seen works by first year members Kathryn Cherry, Harry Vincent and Edmund Klotz.  In addition to paintings, the exhibit will feature more than a dozen works by some of the era’s most renowned sculptors including Anna Hyatt Huntington, Katharine Lane Weems and Richard Recchia. All of these historic works will be displayed in the same rooms where the artists originally showed their work.

HIbbard 90th

T H E   N E W S   F R O M   R O C K Y   N E C K

Exhibitions
photo credits Kathy Chapman and Anna Vojtech

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Rocky Neck News

FRI, Aug 17 : Pass the Hats, 6-10pm, The Center at Rocky Neck

Pass the Hat

The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck presents “Pass the Hats” – a Gala Celebration of Gloucester’s Rocky Neck Cultural District on Friday, August 17, from 6-10 pm. at 6 Wonson St. in Gloucester. 

In the spirit of Rocky Neck’s Beaux Arts Ball and with the theme of HATS, the Rocky Neck Art Colony and its Cultural District partners will celebrate their Massachusetts Cultural Council recognition as one of the first five districts to be designated statewide.  Tax deductible proceeds will benefit The Cultural Center of Rocky Neck, future community center and headquarters of Gloucester’s Rocky Neck Cultural District.  Tickets ranging from $30 – $300 are available at the door and at Imagine Gallery, Khan Studio, and the Rocky Neck Gallery, all on Rocky Neck. 

Hats
photos by Diane Giardi

Art Colony members got together recently to create fun, one-of-a-kind hats that will be auctioned off at the event this Friday. Pictured above are Brenda Malloy, Yhanna Coffin, Karen Ristuben, Kathy Archer and Ruth Mordecai modeling their hats. These hats and many others are currently on display at The Center.

All are welcome for food, music, and dancing with cultural partners: Rocky Neck Art Colony, City of Gloucester, Gloucester Stage Co., Gloucester Writers Center, Gloucester Marine Railways, Schooner Adventure, and Ocean Alliance, and the many other individuals and businesses on the Rocky Neck area.

For more information call 978-282-1346.

Sunday, August 19, 2-4pm : Helen Ann Lind Reception at Khan Studio

HA Lind

Through August 28 : Paul George, Recent Paintings at the Rocky Neck Gallery
Paul George

Group Show at the Cultural Center: AUGUST 9-27

Featuring work by Yhanna Coffin, Loren Doucette, Eileen Mueller, Sinikka Nogelo, Barry Shuchter, and Ed Touchette

Rokhaya Waring
From the Docks, painting by Loren Doucette

Exhibition by Rocky Neck Art Colony artists at The Cultural Center, 6 Wonson St. in Rocky Neck.
Open Thursday to Sunday, 12 noon to 4pm.

For the Rest of the News from Rocky Neck via Judy Robinson Cox click here

Hi Joey,

It’s Curtis Sarkin from Maritime Gloucester, writing to tell you about the opening party for Camilla MacFadyen’s Stock the Tank fish print aquarium.  Opening party is Saturday, August 18, from 1:00-6:00.      

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Thanks!

—
Curtis Sarkin

Marine Science Educator

Maritime Gloucester

H.A. Lind Returns to Gloucester

Posted on by God's Morning

H.A. Lind will be exhibiting her new paintings of the Cape Ann area at Khan Studio and the Good Morning Gloucester Gallery from August 17th-august 30th, with an Opening Reception on Sunday, August 29th from 2:00-4:00pm.  Come by and say hi to H.A. and see her new work.

E.J. Lefavour

www.khanstudiointernational.com

Last Chance to Get a FREE Sandwich & Coffee from Brothers’ Brew!

Posted on by S.D. Kelly

How can I get my free & delicious food from Brothers’ Brew in Rockport? I can hear you asking… Well, by supporting the Art Exchange, an event taking place in Rockport on Saturday, August 18th. You have just a few hours left to take advantage of the generous offer from the team at Brothers’ Brew, a business that is incredibly supportive of downtown and community initiatives that help make Rockport and Cape Ann such an incredible place to live.

Click HERE to support the Art Exchange project and be sure to check out Brothers’ Brew online. But even better, check them out in person. This is a coffee shop that is a local business in the very best sense. And they make great doughnuts.

Art Now Rockport Comin’ At Ya August 18th The Deets From Sarah Kelly

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

We were going for a whole Joker from batman look with the shadows across her face (my fault not hers).

Seriously this is the coolest idea involving art I’ve ever heard of.  This could blow up and be absolutely HUGE and one day we will be looking back and say, yep it was that brilliant Sarah Kelly who kicked off this huge Art Revolution.

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More info here-