Good Morning Gloucester

Rocky Neck Art Colony
5^th Annual Holiday Show
November 24 – December 10, 2017

Cultural Center Gallery at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
Opening Party, November 24, 5-8 PM
Open Friday, 5-8 PM
Open Saturday and Sunday, 10 AM-4 PM

Jose Estrela – Prints

Lisa Carlson – Jewelry

Matt Cegelis – Photographs

Tom Nihan – Paintings

The Rocky Neck Art Colony (RNAC) hosts the 5^th Annual Holiday Show and Sale from November 24, to December 10, 2017 at the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson Street, Gloucester.   GIVING THE GIFT OF ART features works of art from close to 20 RNAC artist members. For your shopping and viewing pleasure, the Cultural Center gallery is open to the public on Fridays from 5-8 PM and Saturday and Sundays from 10 AM to 4 PM.

The holiday show and sale offers a wide selection of works on paper, paintings, prints, photographs, jewelry, seasonally appropriate hand crafted wreaths and cards by artists Lisa Carlson, Matt Cegelis, Jo Demetra, Michael Chamness, Jose Estrela, Jacqueline Ganin-DeFalco, Ellen Harvey, Richard Honan, Nancy Jarvis, Jane Keddy, Mary McCarl, Ruth Modecai, Tom Nihan, Michael Oleksiw, David Piemonte, Karen Pischke, Rev Rejman, and Deb Schradieck. The public is invited to meet the artists and enjoy some holiday treats and libations at the opening celebration party on Friday, November 24 from 5 to 8 PM.

Please visit the Rocky Neck Art Colony Cultural Center and enjoy the work of all these artists during the, 5th Annual Holiday Show exhibition, November 24 – December 10, 2017.  Be inspired as you browse and consider the varied and unique gifts of art!

 Jacqueline Ganim-DeFalco, one of the artist’s exhibiting at the holiday show, takes inspiration from both history and antique glass. She creates custom-designed hair accessories, using pieces of sea glass and pottery collected from the shores of Cape Ann. She creates hair accessories and jewelry, which are exhibited in numerous boutiques and galleries.

David Piemonte, whose work is featured in the holiday show, is a fine-art photographer. He is fascinated by what the camera captures, as opposed to what the eye sees. He uses his captivating black-and-white photographic images to create interesting and unique greeting cards and prints.

Ruth Mordecai who is well known for her masterful mixed-media paintings, is also included in the RNAC holiday show.  Her canvases and watercolors make use of a broad range of colors and sculptural references.

José Estrela is an established graphic designer whose art is created upon wood, tile and paper.  José’s mindset and work developed over the years reflect upon the vivid landscapes, colors and music of his native Azores, Portugal and reinforced by early schooling in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Lisa Carlson is a jewelry designer; whose glass beaded jewelry is created with beads from China, Czech Republic, Switzerland, India, and elsewhere. Some beads are pressed, others faceted, and some have a special coating that reflects light in ways that defy description. Many are lined with silver, copper, or gold making the beads sparkle and shimmer. They often take on a harmony of their own that is unexpected. She specializes in sparkle, color, and unusual shapes.

This is our first experience with the Christmas parade and tree lighting event.  It did not disappoint!  Performing groups, Mrs. Claus and Santa, sister city teleconferencing, chowder, popcorn and hot chocolate.  There was even a snow machine!!!  Well done, Gloucester!  It was crisp enough to remind you it’s winter, but not bone chillingly cold.  An enthusiastic crowd enjoyed the performances and the camaraderie. Obviously a great deal of effort was put forth by a large number of dedicated people to make the event memorable.

Here are some before, during and after memories to add to Donna’s collection:

 Now it’s headlong to the holidays!  Hang on to your hat!

Sista Felicia’s, “Paint Your Own” Christmas Sugar Cookies are READY TO PRE-ORDER! Paint your own (PYO) cookies are a great activity for children and adults of all ages! These beautifully boxed Sugar Cookie Gift Sets are perfect for you, your loved ones, teachers, children, houseguests, and even co-workers.

This edible cookie craft project kit is perfect for holiday parties, classroom projects or parties, Yankee Swap Gifts, Family get togethers, Girl Scout/Cub Scout Troops, and any holiday gathering you might have going on. Give a gift this holiday season that will bring out the creative side of all your elves and holiday helpers. Let these fun Christmas cookies bring it up a notch with a magical and delicious crafting project.

Felicia’s vanilla based Sugar Cookies are prepared using the very finest ingredients including; fresh eggs, butter and vanilla beans. Each cookie is individually hand rolled for a thick 1/4″ cookie, hand cut, and baked to perfection… in a licensed/certified Home Based Kitchen. **

Each “PYO Sugar Cookie Kit” will include the following:cookies from their box.

Square, Round or Rectangle Shaped Iced Vanilla Sugar Cookie Embellished with one Christmas image. Each hand rolled/hand cut cookie is approximately 4″ x 4″ in size.

The following Images are available:Please specify design choices when placing your order!

~ Elf On The Shelf ~ Charlie Brown & Snoopy

~ Nutcracker ~ Christmas Wreath ~ Christmas Tree ~ Christmas Stocking ~ Santa Claus ~ The Rednose Reindeer ~ Gingerbread House

Each kit includes Sugar Cookie, (10 ) color tabs,

paint brush (brush will vary in color). WARNING: Children under age 6 should be supervised while using paint brush; and Jingle Bell gift waring ornament IS NOT A TOY & could be a choking hazard.

For your convenience each “Paint Your Own Sugar cookie Set” is beautiful wrapped in a box, adorned with Christmas Red Satin Bow Ribbon, and includes a Shiny Jingle Bell ! Cookies are produced in a facility possibly containing all known food allergens

To order Email Sistafeliciaskitchen@gmail.com

When do you stop saying Happy Thanksgiving and start saying “Happy Holidays” “Merry Christmas” “Happy Hanukkah”?

Inquiring minds want to know.