Don’t miss this exciting solo exhibit of Ruth’s work at Trident Gallery.
Category: Art
Nights on the Neck and Cape Ann Ceramics Festival Sneak Peak
Two great events you don’t want to miss on Thursday, August 7 on Rocky Neck.
Cape Ann Ceramics Festival Contemplation: Fine Ceramics from Cape Ann and Beyond, featuring world and local talent Opening Reception to be held on Saturday August 9, 4-6. First Peek at Nights on the Neck, Thursday, August 7, 5-9. Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson St., Gloucester.
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Thinking Back
Art Update downtown: T.S. Eliot and Joan of Arc go large in Justin Desilva’s HarborWalk Public Art
Since winning a Gloucester HarborWalk public art award, artist Justin Desilva has been busy working on maps and plans, iterations of murals, experimenting with digital printing, paint, and adhesives under varying conditions to ready his site-specific project in town this summer.
Today, Desilva’s art ideas are underfoot, literally. Walk by the Legion and Main Street to see the first two mixed media works for his temporary public art installation, With Every Street There’s a Story. People were so positive talking with Justin as he worked. There was so much energy and great shared stories.
Over the coming weeks, there will be 20 unique and temporary, mixed media crosswalks throughout downtown. Each one will feature a HarborWalk story moment through digital art and color field painting. Desilva’s goals involve the promotion of healthier people, neighborhoods and communities.
At work on Joan of Arc
At work on T.S.Eliot
Want to help? Contact Friends of the HarborWalk gharborwalk@gmail.com
The HarborWalk was designed by Cambridge Seven Associates for the City. Everyone helping envisioned public spaces being used by residents, employees and visitors in an infinite variety (some have started): relaxing, working by the granite markers, meeting family, live radio broadcasts, dance pieces, fitness and movement classes, art classes, movie screenings, cook offs, restaurant vendor tastings, poetry readings, theater performances, roving music, family programs, playground in a box, field trips, partnering with seniors, tours of all scope, education, on and on. Have an idea? Want to get involved or volunteer? Please email friends of the HarborWalk gharborwalk@gmail.com or visit http://www.ghwalk.org
Cambridge Seven Associate’s design included the irresistible combination of nature juxtaposed with our industrial harbor. The trees and blooms, sustainable butterfly gardens, garden lectures and more are all directed by the uber talented, Kim Smith. For the gorgeous gardens Friends of the HarborWalk contact Kim Smith directly kimsmithdesigns@hotmail.com
The 2013 Gloucester HarborWalk Public Art Challenge was a competitive, two-stage, open process established and administered by the Committee for the Arts (CFTA) on behalf of the City of Gloucester, and at the direction of Mayor Kirk and the City’s Community Development Department under Sarah Garcia. Funding for the purchase of public art was provided through a grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Seaport Advisory Council. The awards reflect discussions, community development, planning and determination to remember and work towards incorporating the creative arts broadly alongside other city efforts. Gloucester hearts art! For further information Gloucester Committee for the Arts
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Community Stuff 8/1/14
Ferrante Successfully Advocates for Inclusion of $1.5M for Cape Ann Cultural Assets
State Representative Ann-Margaret Ferrante (D-Gloucester) effectively advocated for the inclusion of $1.5 million for historic restoration projects on Cape Ann, including Gloucester City Hall, the historic fishing vessel Phyllis A. and the Gloucester Stage Company Theater. All three projects are important in maintaining the area’s culture, heritage and in stimulating the local tourism economy. The capital bond bill allocates funds to be used for capital facility repairs and improvements for the Commonwealth.
“Cape Ann has long been known for its storied history. I am pleased that my colleagues understand how valuable these assets are to Cape Ann and to the Commonwealth. In doing so, we grow the creative economy of Cape Ann and maintain our status as an historic and cultural leader. Every dollar invested in tourism yields seven dollars in economic development; not only is the passing of the capital bond bill great for the arts and culture of Cape Ann, but it is also a great economic driver for our community.”
Representative Ferrante successfully lobbied her colleagues in the House of Representatives to include the historic restoration money in the final conference committee version of the bill. The Conference Committee bill passed the House on July 26 on a voice vote. The bill now moves to the Senate and the Governor for final approval.
Guided Walking Tours Offered by Cape Ann Museum
Hopper’s Houses: Gloucester homes made famous by American realist painter Edward Hopper
Saturday, August 2 – tour begins at 10:00 a.m.
Gloucester, MA – The Cape Ann Museum is pleased to present a guided tour of select Gloucester houses made famous by American realist painter Edward Hopper on Saturday, August 2 at 10:00 a.m. Tours last about 1 1/2 hours and are held rain or shine. Participants should be comfortable being on their feet for that amount of time. Cost is $10 for Cape Ann Museum members; $20 nonmembers. Space is limited and reservations are required. Email info@capeannmuseum.org or call (978) 283-0455, x16 for more information or to reserve a space. Tour will meet in the sculpture park at the corner of Pleasant and Warren Streets opposite the Cape Ann Museum. The Hopper’s Houses tour will also be offered on August 9 and on August 23.
American realist painter Edward Hopper is known to have painted in Gloucester on five separate occasions during the summer months in the years 1912, 1923, 1924, 1926 and 1928. His earliest visit in 1912 was made in the company of fellow artist Leon Kroll. During his second visit to Cape Ann in 1923, Hopper courted the young artist Josephine Nivison. He also began working in watercolor, capturing the local landscape and architecture in loosely rendered, light filled paintings. In 1924, Hopper and Nivison who were newly married returned to Gloucester on an extended honeymoon and continued to explore the area by foot and streetcar. During his final two visits to the area, in 1926 and 1928, Hopper produced some of his finest paintings. This special walking tour will explore the neighborhood surrounding the Museum, which includes many of the Gloucester houses immortalized by Hopper’s paintings.
Image credit: Edward Hopper, American, 1882-1967. Universalist Church, 1926. Watercolor over graphite on cream wove paper, 35.6 x 50.8 cm. (14 x 20 in.). Princeton University Art Museum. Laura P. Hall Memorial Collection, bequest of Professor Clifton R. Hall x1946-268. Photo: Bruce M. White.
Hi Everyone,
The Cape Ann Painter and Photographer Group will meet on Friday, August 8 form 9-10:30 AM. The meeting will be held at Cape Ann Giclee on 20 Maplewood Avenue in Gloucester.
Please bring anything you have been working on to share with the group. We will also continue our discussion on marketing and goal setting.
Hope to see you. New members are always welcome.
Sincerely,Alice Gardner
Rockport Senior Center Daytrip
New Reservation Procedure at the Rockport Senior Center
We will be taking reservations for day trips and activities at the Rockport Senior Center, 58 Broadway on Tuesdays from 1:30-3:00PM and on Thursdays from 9:30-1100AM. Payment is required when registering.
Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, MA on Wednesday, August 13th. Bus and entrance fee are $25.00. Lunch will be on your own.
Schooner Lannon Movie
Captain Tom Ellis from the Schooner Lannon will be at the Rockport Senior Center on Tuesday, August 5th at 1:00PM for a free presentation of the Building of theSchooner Lannon . Everyone is welcome to attend.
Ice Cream Social Wednesday, August 6th at 1PM. Join in the fun and make your own ice cream sundae with all the toppings for only $2.00
The Power of Positive Thinking
Tuesday, August 19th at 10AM. This seminar will show you the importance of positive thinking, how it can reduce stress, improve your health and the research behind it. This free seminar is sponsored by the Elder Insider.
Needlework, quilting and any kind of hand work on Thursday from 1-3:30PM. Everyone is welcome.
Joey,
Here are some photos taken by Marty DelVecchio of the Gloucester Education Foundation’s Cruise for Schools last Sunday. We had about 200 people aboard the Beauport Princess and raised $25,000 for GEF programs in the Gloucester Public School District!
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Hi Joey, please post this notice so we don’t have a bunch of people stopping by expecting to see us on August 8 — thanks. You’re invited to HPSP on 9/5, at dusk, to see some really wonderful stuff. It’s always free; all you have to do is look.
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GAAC will not meet during August. Our next regular meeting will be Friday September 12.
There will still be a lot of astronomy going on! We will host our final star party of the season at Halibut Point State Park on September 5, with the 6th as the cloud date. There will be a first-quarter moon to see at this one, so mark your calendars!
The club will also be around town with telescopes for everyone to look through during August, at Bearskin Neck or on the Gloucester Boulevard, so we hope we’ll see you there. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for updates if you’re not on the club listserve. If you want access to the GAAC email listserve, just visit the website Contact page.
And keep an eye out for the Perseid meteor shower between Sunday August 10 and Wednesday the 13th.
http://gaac.us http://www.facebook.com/gaacpage @gaactweet
“Artists and The Cape Ann Experience”
NORTH SHORE ARTS ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES SPECIAL EXHIBITION:
“Artists and The Cape Ann Experience,” Museum Quality Exhibition of over 150 works
from some of our most recognized and beloved American Impressionists of The Cape Ann School.
August 21 through September 27. Gala Reception Saturday, August 30th,
6 -8 pm. OPEN FREE TO THE PUBLIC
“This exhibit, “Artists and The Cape Ann Experience”, says Linda Cote, Gallery Manager for NSAA, “will offer to our Cape Ann community a unique opportunity to view important pieces from the personal collections of major art collectors from around
the country. Many works from the Exhibit will be available to those who would like to add to or begin their own personal collections.”
Ken Knowles, NSAA President, says, ” I think I can speak for the other committee members, T.M. Nicholas, who curated the works, David and Judith Curtis, Michael Graves, T.A. Charron, Linda Cote, and Dolores Reid when I say that we are honored to offer the work of great American artists who lived and painted in the glorious northern light of Cape Ann: Frederick Judd Waugh, N.A., Frederick J. Mulhaupt, A.N.A., Theresa Bernstein., Jane Peterson, sculptor Walter Hancock, and W. Lester Stevens, N.A., to name a few. Certainly, this is the largest and most diverse group of masterworks presented at NSAA in decades and we are proud to offer them.
Gallery Manager Cote states, “This is an example of NSAA’s way of giving back
to the community that supports us so well. There is no admission charge to view
this or any of our exhibits, and receptions, lectures, and gallery walks are also free to the
public. With much gratitude we invite everyone to come experience historic Cape Ann’s contribution to our local and national artistic heritage.”
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Cape Ann Ceramics Festival – You Don’t Want to Miss this Amazing Event!
Cape Ann Ceramics Festival is fast approaching. Pick up your festival program at these hot spots:
The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson St., Gloucester
Cape Ann Community Cinema (foyer), 21 Main St., Gloucester
Stagefort Park Visitors Center, Hough St., Gloucester
Cynthia Curtis Pottery Studio, 80 Pigeon Hill St., Rockport
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LOCAL ARTIST PETER TYSVER : TONIGHT!!! THE TRIBUTE EXHIBITION
I happened upon Peter painting a few weeks back near the lily pond on Eastern Avenue, and I just had to stop and see what he was working on. I was stunned at the beauty of his work. This is one of many pieces you can find at the TRIBUTE EXHIBITION at the North Shore Arts Association going on July 30th through August 10th. The big reception is tonight from 6-8pm!! Peter was as kind, and as talented, as you would imagine. There will be amazing work from many other artists as well. For more info go to http://www.nsarts.org NOW GO SUPPORT AND CELEBRATE OUR LOCAL ART STARS!!!!
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TCC Artisans Fair
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Ruth Mordecai Exhibit at Trident Gallery
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Wave Reflections
Wave Reflections
I didn’t notice the reflections on the side of this Beautiful boat until I viewed it on the computer.
I took these from the Thomas Lannon.
Http//:Art-Rocks.org
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Re-opening the Cape Ann Museum: From ceramic shards and Lane’s light to more than 1000 prisms
Click below for the video with Cape Ann Museum Director Ronda Faloon
Catherine Ryan writes-
RE-OPENING THE CAPE ANN MUSEUM with Director RONDA FALOON
Part 3 of 3: From ceramic shards and Lane’s light to more than 1000 prisms
In part 3 of touring the Cape Ann Museum’s recent renovation, Director Ronda Faloon heads upstairs and inspires several portrait shots by Joey Ciaramitaro.
designLAB Architects were tasked with orchestrating four projects for this Cape Ann Museum 2013-14 renovation. The museum required interior repairs and updates for older parts of the building “studs in” such as electrical, plumbing, fire and security systems. There was some necessary upkeep and care of fifty year old surfaces. Underutilized spaces were re-configured. Lastly, the renovation provided an opportunity to reinstall the permanent collection. Prior to this renovation, one of the museum’s last building projects was the Graham Gund master plan, a dramatic facility expansion and redesign begun in 1990 and completed in multi-stages so the museum could remain open.
It’s not easy to temporarily close a Cape Ann mainstay. In order to continue to encourage such a superb experience and repeat visitation, the Cape Ann Museum has continually improved. The museum has been in existence since the 1870s. The various buildings, architects and additions are part of its history and success in sharing the arts and culture of Cape Ann.
When the museum re-opens in August 2014 , as visitors ascend the familiar Graham Gund staircase to the second floor (or elevator—Cape Ann Museum is fully accessible), they’ll encounter a new gallery space custom designed for the massive and rare first order Fresnel Lens, one of 39 remaining in the United States. French physicist Augustine-Jean Fresnel designed these lens in the early 1820s. This one was manufactured in Paris, France, and installed on Thatcher Island in 1861. The lens is remarkable for the science and history and is just one of many objects of notable design in the museum’s collection.
Funding support also tells the story of a museum. This project was successful in raising 5 million for a capital campaign including funding from the Gloucester Community Preservation Act, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, the Henry Luce Foundation, the Wyeth Foundation for American Art, among others- and most recently the NEA for the upcoming Fitz Henry Lane Online project.
Although we could not pin her down on a new favorite spot to recommend (“Hopeful that folks will find their own!”)
THREE QUESTIONS FOR MUSEUM DIRECTOR RONDA FALOON
Congratulations on the successful capital campaign and major facilities renovation and collection updates! When did you start as Director?
“I worked as the Assistant Director from 2004-06 and was hired for the Director’s position in 2006. I’ve lived on Cape Ann for 25 years.”
How does it feel to be almost opening?
“10 months is a long time to be closed- I look forward to having people in the museum enjoying and enlivening the spaces! Everyone here on staff has done more than 200% to make this transformation a reality.”
Is there anything you’ll miss from the prior design?
“Change is hard and it was tough to see rooms you loved being disassembled, but now that they have been replaced with something wonderful it’s exciting! We are so grateful to the members, friends, and community for being so very generous and offering such broad support.”
SAVE THE DATES
August 16 – Cape Ann Museum Reopening Gala
August 19- Museum grand reopening to the public
August 21 – Members’ Reception
Cape Ann Museum website: www.capeannmuseum.org
Architect 2013-14 renovation: designLAB
Lighting designer: LAM Assoc
Exhibition consultant: Naomi Chapman
Display cases: Jeff Westlake
Locals businesses: Timberline, Spittle Electric, Hiltz, Clean Pro and many more
For more on the legacy of artists on Cape Ann and how important the Cape Ann Museum is…
LOOK UP this August to see Hopper, Homer, Hassam, Lane and more on billboards across the country. The Art Everywhere US campaign will feature works by American artists on displays, ads and transportation platforms across the country. Popular vote decided which images will go large. Visithttp://arteverywhereus.org/art-gallery to see the 58 works of art that were crowd sourced from high lights of 5 museums. Hopper, Homer, Lane, Hassam, Heade: images by artists with some Massachusetts and/or Cape Ann –and Cape Ann Museum–connections are represented. Edward Hopper’s Nighthawksat the Art Institute of Chicago received the most votes. Look for Homer’s Gloucester image, Breezing Up (A Fair Wind), from the National Gallery (which granted Gloucester permission for the Winslow Homer story moment marker for the Gloucester HarborWalk) and Lane’s Boston Harbor, Sunset, Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Several artists have more than one image chosen (Homer, Cassatt, and O’Keefe to name a few).
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You have to come see these works: Illuminating the world’s largest collection of America’s master luminist Fitz Henry Lane
Click for video with Cape Ann Museum Director Ronda Faloon-
Cat Ryan writes-
RE-OPENING THE CAPE ANN MUSEUM with Director RONDA FALOON
Part 2 of 3: illuminating the world’s largest collection of America’s master luminist Fitz Henry Lane
In part 2 of touring the Cape Ann Museum, Director Ronda Faloon shares some of the NEW as we follow along with her. GET READY TO SEE THINGS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN BEFORE.
The Cape Ann Museum’s focus on art and artists is everywhere.
The dramatically redesigned welcome area and exhibition galleries enhance access and connections. There are new windows bringing the outside in. New amenities (welcome desk! coat room! lockers! bathroom!) on the ground floor orient and encourage us to get ready to take a breath, stop and look.
Hundreds of legacy pottery shards with transferred text from the museum’s archives are tucked along four new walls in Diane KW’s new installation, At World’s End- The Story of a Shipwreck.
When the Cape Ann Museum re-opens in August, the world’s largest repository of Gloucester’s very own Fitz Henry Lane collection will be 10x brighter thanks to new installation and lighting design. There’s more to Lane still to be revealed. Thanks to higher resolution images and powerful new media, the museum is producing a state of the art catalogue raissone and research tool, The Complete Works of Fitz Henry Lane, that will glow with close ups, archives, artifacts and stories. Nothing though can take the place of standing close and viewing these beauties in person. As Joey insists, “You have to come see these!”
It’s a GMG mission to make sure everyone understands how amazing this museum is and how fortunate it’s here in Gloucester.
SAVE THE DATES
August 16 – Cape Ann Museum Reopening Gala
August 19- Museum reopens to the public
August 21 – Members’ Reception
Cape Ann Museum website: www.capeannmuseum.org
More on Diane Chen http://www.dianekw.com/ and here Cape Ann Ceramics Festival’s 2nd ambitious promotion of the medium is coming up August 7 –September 1 www.capeannceramicsfestival.org
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July 22: Happy Birthday Edward Hopper- see what was on Hopper’s and Jo’s easels
EDWARD HOPPER (July 22, 1882-1967)
See what’s on their easels: a 1960s video excerpt of Edward Hopper and Jo working in their former studio and home at 3 Washington Square North, NYC.
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Part 1 Director of the Cape Ann Museum, Ronda Faloon, digs deep and shares what we need to know about its dazzling transformation, maps it out and starts us at the enticing ground floor
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Cat Ryan writes-
With a world class collection and legacy, its ongoing support of contemporary arts, and robust exhibition schedule the Cape Ann Museum has no problem keeping the experience of art alive and present, and compelling.
It’s where you can come experience something that is not part of everyday life.
Ronda Faloon, Director of the Cape Ann Museum, discusses the museum’s transformation over the past 10 months and gives GMG exclusive access leading up to the grand re-opening. Getting there required long hours and difficult conditions, a 5 million dollar capital campaign and a ten month closure. This stellar collection is shown in even better conditions.
There will be a week of celebratory and special events beginning with the kick-off gala of August 16, 2014, and open to the public Tuesday August 19th. Visit www.capeannmuseum.org for all the details, and sign up for progress updates.
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You Gotta Go See… the Work Of Regina Piantedosi
Regina’s YUPO Gallery, G4 on Madfish Wharf
Check out her work on Facebook–
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You Gotta Go See… Erin Luman’s Show at The Hive
Erin writes-
Rooftops show and reception!
Yay! These paintings are gonna see the light of day!
Look left when you wander down Pleasant St. towards Main because these babies will be at the Hive for the month of July. One big painting in the window and then follow the path to the back gallery to see the rest of the work.
The Hive is not only a place looking to involve our community in the making of art, but also is about to start holding regular art shows. Its honestly one of the loveliest spaces to see art in Gloucester and is about to define itself as a regular and relaxed space to see art.
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A “sparkling” Sunday event July 20th Gloucester House Art Show- July 20, 2014
From our friend Lily at the Gloucester House.
After the success of our Valentine’s themed show, I wanted to invite you to participate in a “sparkling” Sunday event on Sunday, July 20th.
The Gloucester House has been selected as the official North Shore partner of Domaine Chandon’s Limited Edition American Summer sparkling wine series. This California-made, Blanc de Noirs is fabulously tasty and the branding is perfect for our seaside community. Per this partnership, we are hosting an all-day, “Chandon Sunday” event which will highlight the rich roots of Gloucester as America’s oldest seaport and as a constant hub of great American art, creativity, and thought.
The day will start with a Bubbles Brunch from 9am – 1pm, will transition to a display of local art for sale in our Café Seven Seas, and will conclude with an All-American BBQ in the evening. Throughout, American Summer will be featured, with red, white, blue, and bubbly abound.
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Live Living: Sunset moments at the Goose Cove Bridge
If you need to be reminded of how lucky we are.
The reverse off the causeway at the cove.
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WTF Wednesday
Dog Bark Park Inn: Idaho
Dog Bark Park Inn offers patrons a chance to stay in the belly of a 20-foot tall beagle — literally. The inn was built to resemble this canine species and is a fine example of chainsaw wood art. The Times, a British newspaper, has declared it one of the wackiest of hotels. Although lodging costs $90 a night, it’s free for visits. http://dogbarkparkinn.com/giftshop/
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Cape Ann Ceramics Festival Coming Soon!
If you attended any of this festival last year, you know how amazing it was. This year promises to be even more so. Don’t miss it.
Good Morning Gloucester 