Tag: Art

The News From Rocky Neck

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

The News from Rocky Neck is forwarded by Judy Robinson-Cox

Member News

THU, Feb. 17, 6-8pm Montseurat Reception for North Shore Artists

Montserrat College of Art invites Art Associations of the North Shore area to a reception: Thursday, February 17, 6 – 8 pm,
23 Essex Street, Beverly, MA.

Members will have an opportunity to mingle, explore the college, and take in informative demonstrations by Montserrat’s Gallery staff. Leonie Bradbury, Director and Curator of Montserrat’s Gallery and Visiting Artist Program, and Maggie Cavallo, Outreach Coordinator, will provide a brief overview of our current Exhibition: A Debt to Pleasure. Lucas Spivey, Exhibition Manager, will offer tips on how to install an exhibit.

In addition, door prizes will be awarded: a $300 Gift Certificate toward a Continuing Education Course, two tickets to our annual Art Auction and three portfolio reviews by Judy Brown, Montserrat Professor, Painting & Drawing, Co-Chair Foundation. Wine and refreshments will be served in an informal, yet informative atmosphere.

seARTSDeadline, Feb 23: seARTS Bass Rocks Golf Club Loan Program

Call for work for the seARTS Loan Program

at the Bass Rocks Golf Club, 34 Beach Road, Gloucester

April 2011 to April 2012

The seARTS-Bass Rocks Art Loan Program is entering its fourth year. The Loan Program is for members of seARTS (click here to join!) and will run for one year at the Bass Rocks Golf Club, installed on the main floor. Artists will be invited to an opening reception for the show in June and among the marketing opportunities, there will be Viewer’s Choice Award, a binder with artists information at the front door of the Club, general PR, and on-line promotion of the show and award winners.

Deadline for Entries is February 23

If an artwork is sold, the artist may replace it with a new selection after a brief review by the jury.
Please click here to download the application

(This is a new updated link)

seARTS

MON, Feb 28 : seARTS Annual Meeting

Guest Speaker : Susan Silberg-Robinson, Urban Design Expert

MIT urban design and planning expert Susan Silberberg-Robinson will give keynote remarks and discuss arts-conscious waterfront development at the annual meeting of the Society for the Encouragement of the Arts (seARTS) on February 28. The discussion comes as Gloucester undertakes harborside projects such as I4-C2, the Harbor Walk and the Birdseye building that would benefit from close collaboration with the arts community. The public is encouraged to attend.

seARTS’ 2011 annual meeting will also include board nominations, a review of the state of the organization and a discussion of arts-related opportunities such as the "Creative Placemaking" grants recently announced by the National Endowment for the Arts.

For more information, please contact seARTS at info@searts.org

WHAT: seARTS 2011 Annual Meeting
WHEN: Monday, Feb. 28, 2011
6:00-6:30 PM: Sign in and socializing
6:30-7:30 PM: Meeting
7:30-8:30 PM Speakers and Q & A
8:30 PM: Wrap up
WHERE: Cruiseport Gloucester
Harbor Room (park and enter at the back of the building)
6 Rowe Square, Gloucester
RESERVATIONS: RSVP i or 978-281-1222 info@searts.org
COST: Free and Open to the Public; Light munchies, Cash Bar

Goetemann Artist in Residency Program Info Available Online

The application form for the 2011 Goetemann Artist in Residency Program is now available online at www.rockyneckartcolony.org/11Residency_application.pdf

Deadline to apply : March 1, 2011

Spring Pottery Classes ~ Cynthia Curtis Pottery

Cynthia Curtis

80 Pigeon Hill Street, Rockport 
(978) 546-6186
www.cynthiacurtispottery.com

CURRENT OPENINGS FOR THE NEXT SESSION:
March 7 – April 30
Sign up now. Let’s get muddy!
  • Monday kid’s class with Margie Malley: 3:30 – 5:00
  • Tuesday p.m. adult class with Susan Hershey: 6:00 – 9:00
  • Wednesday a.m. adult class with Cynthia Curtis: 9:00 – 12:00
  • Thursday p.m. adult class with Cynthia Curtis: 6:00 – 9:00          
  • Friday a.m. adult class with Anni Melancon: 9:00 – 12:00

Classes are available to all levels of experience.  Each session covers throwing pots on the wheel, handbuilding, and glazing.  Students work at their own pace supported by individualized instruction. 
Please call (978) 546-6186 for more information or visit website!

Click Here to Vote for Gloucester as a Top 25 Art Destination
You Could Win $500! (Deadline March 5)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUN, Feb 27 : Rocky Neck Gallery Meeting

The Rocky Neck Gallery will have a planning meeting on Sunday, February 27 from 4 to 6pm at the studio of Kate Somers,
25 Lexington Ave., Magnolia. Any art colony member will be able to apply for a "Featured Artist" show at the gallery this year. More information and applications will be available in a few weeks.

TUES, March 8, RNAC General Meeting

6:30 PM, 4 Bickford Way

Galleries for Rent

Several galleries are for rent for the 2011 season. To get first choice of prime space contact

Niki Ahearn at 617-543-2977 OR e- mail: NicoleAhearn@comcast.net.

KUDOS

Richard Seeley’s image "Thor’s Hammer Sunrise" receives an Honorable Mention at the Mile High Wildlife Photo Club in Parker, Colorado (near Denver).

Thor's Hammer

Thor’s Hammer Sunrise – The clouds open-up to highlight Thor’s Hammer at sunrise in Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah.

http://www.rockyneckartcolony.org/

Rocky Neck Art Colony, PO Box 60, Gloucester, MA 01931

Things To Do!- seARTS Captains Courageous Festival on Saturday, March 5 9am – 9:30pm

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Saturday, March 5 9am – 9:30pm
The Captains Courageous Festival returns to Gloucester thanks to success, recognition and, most importantly, the community’s enthusiastic participation and support last year.
The all-day event for all ages features community volunteers reading the novel; tours, children’s and family programs, a performance by sea shanty singers, Three Sheets to the Wind, and Captains Courageous (1937 film) starring Spencer Tracy.

Join the celebration of Captains Courageous, Rudyard Kipling’s classic adventure novel about a spoiled rich boy rescued by Gloucester fishermen. Don’t miss the classic film at Cape Ann Community Cinema at 7pm.

Presented by the Society for the Encouragement of the Arts (seARTS) in partnership with:
Cape Ann Museum
Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center
Cape Ann Art Haven
Sawyer Free Library
Cape Ann Community Cinema
Schooner Adventure

Readings and related programs are free to all; film tickets are $12
VOLUNTEER: To volunteer to read or to help on March 5, please contact seARTS at
captscourageous@gmail.com or 978-281-1222.
SCHEDULE: Look for the full schedule February 21 at http://www.searts.org

    For more info visit seARTS

    Art Haven February Vacation Programs February 21-25

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    FEBRUARY VACATION : Feb 21 – 25
    Download this registration form and mail or bring it to 180B Main Street, Gloucester

    E L E M E N T A R Y   S C H O O L   C L A S S E S

    PAINT BIG
    Monday February 21st | 9:00am – 11:30am | $20
    Help paint a giant canvas!

    TIE DYE a T-SHIRT
    Tuesday February 22nd | 9:00am-11:30am | $25
    Shirts and dye provided, bring anything else you’d like to tie-dye!

    LORD of the RINGS DAY
    Wednesday February 23rd | 9:00am-3:30pm | $25
    Create your own armor and shield in the morning and bring a lunch to stay and watch the movie with us in the afternoon!

    BLOCK PRINTING
    Thursday February 24th | 9:00am-11:30am | $20
    Carve, and print your own desgins using styrofoam blocks and other materials!

    JEWELRY MAKING
    Friday February 25th | 9:00am-11:30am | $25
    Create jewelry using a variety of materials!

    M I D D L E   &   H I G H   S C H O O L   C L A S S E S

    POTTERY DAY
    Monday February 21st | 12:30pm-3:00pm | $25
    Use the pottery wheel to create useful clay pieces! Come back on Friday to glaze and finish your artwork.
    TIE DYE A T-SHIRT
    Tuesday February 22nd | 12:30pm – 3:00pm | $25
    Shirts and dye provided, bring anything else you’d like to tie-dye!

    LORD of the RINGS DAY
    Wednesday February 23rd | 9:00am – 3:30pm | $25
    Create your own armoe and shield in the morning and bring a lunch to stay and watch the movie with us in the afternoon!

    SCREEN PRINTING
    Thursday February 24th | 12:30pm-3:00pm | $20
    Learn to burn and print your own screen printing design. Shirts and supplies provided.

    POTTERY DAY 2
    Friday February 25th | 12:30pm-3:00pm | $20
    Come back to glaze your creations and sculpt things out of plaster!

    Deb Bretton Robinson The artist of The Month at Alchemy

    Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

    I’ve featured Deb’s work before on the pages of GMG.  now she has the space at Alchemy-

    She writes-

    Come in from the cold and enjoy Debra Bretton Robinson’s exhibit of her acrylic paintings at the Alchemy Cafe and Bistro on 3 Duncan St., Gloucester until March 4th aptly titled "Out of the Cold".  She includes many vibrant, warm and colorful scenes of Gloucester and Cape Ann.  Don’t miss it! 

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    You Gotta Rock!

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    You Gotta Rock!

    Sista Felicia and Roselle From Glazed Will Be Teaming Up For A Fun Springtime Basket Project

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    This will be a project that can be used year after year for very little dough and will provide an activity over the course of a couple days.

    For more info you can check back here or go to Roselle’s Glazed page

     

    Check out the video-

    Join Glazed and GMG To Create A Springtime Treasure at The Home and Business Expo!

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    We will keep you updated with the details.

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    New exhibition to open at the Cape Ann Museum in March

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    The Cape Ann Museum will present a special exhibition of works by artist Alfred Czerepak (1928-1986).  The Art of Al Czerepak will open with a reception on Saturday, March 5 and remain on display through May 29.  The exhibition will include a wide range of works by this multi-talented artist and teacher including examples of his paintings, prints and wood carvingsdrawn from private collections throughout the area.

    Czerepak was born in 1928 in Haverhill and received his formal art training in Boston immediately following World War II.  He was introduced to Cape Ann, as many artists were, as a result of his training under Aldro Hibbard at what is now the Massachusetts College of Art and at Hibbard’s summer art school which was held in Rockport from 1920 to 1949.  In Rockport, Czerepak quickly became part of a small but energetic group of young artists who were devoted to exploring new theories and techniques and to pushing the boundaries of Cape Ann’s largely conservative art colony.

    Over the years, Czerepak became a well known and much loved member of Cape Ann’s art community.  He maintained studios in Rockport and later at Reeds Wharf in East Gloucester.  He exhibited his works widely including, during his early years in Rockport, with the Cape Ann Society of Modern Artists and later at the Rockport Art Association, the North Shore Art Association and numerous other galleries throughout the North Shore.  Czerepak taught life drawing and sculpture courses at Montserrat College of Art in Beverly, inspiring a whole generation of artists who studied under him during his 15 years at the school.

    Also on view is the special exhibition To Gather Together and Keep These Bonds: Highlights from the Permanent Collection.  Docent-led tours will be offered every Friday and Saturday at 11:00 a.m. and on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. No reservations are required.

    Funding for these programs is made possible through a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency which promotes excellence, access, education and diversity in the arts, humanities and interpretive sciences, in order to improve the quality of life for all Massachusetts residents and to contribute to the economic vitality of our communities.

    The Cape Ann Museum is located at 27 Pleasant Street in Gloucester. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Museum is closed during the month of February, on Mondays, and on major holidays. Admission is $8.00 adults, $6.00 Cape Ann residents, seniors and students. Children under 12 and Museum members are free. The Museum is wheelchair accessible. For more information please call: (978) 283-0455. Additional information can be found online at www.capeannmuseum.org

    Liza Browning Cape Ann Museum

    Gloucester, MA 01930 978-283-0455  ext.16 capeannmuseum.org

    Kurt Ankeny Sends In Weird Lobster Image

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    Anyone have any ideas of where it came from or what type of campaign it was used for?

    Ed Collard Wins Art Rocks! Lobster Buoy- Investigation To Ensue

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    Ed somehow managed to walk away from the Art Haven Lobster Buoy Auction with the Art Rocks! lobster buoy sketched by GMG’s Paul F. Frontiero Jr.  An investigation into allegations of malfeasance and skulldudgery ensue.

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    Social Media for Artists (and non-profits)

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    Jo-Ann Castano presents-

    Social Media for Artists

    it’s all about engaging eyeballs (and iminds) get started with the basics …
    use FACEBOOK PAGES to promote your work
    use LINKEDIN to connect to colleagues, businesses and resources.
    participate in the global art (and nonprofit) conversation on TWITTER…..
    move your message on YOU TUBE

    Ten Pound Studio . 1 Center Street . Gloucester MA – Saturday, February 12 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.

    presented by
    Barbara Oliver (integrated communications consultant)

    with preso by
    Jo-Ann Castano (artist, community cultural organizer)
    on The Arts Map-Cape Ann Arts Directory

    registration on line coming soon
    fee: $50 (includes how-to handouts)

    email bthevision@gmail.com for further info

    Bring your laptop, WFI available and explore the possibilities of marketing your art or organization.

    seARTS WANTS YOU! To Vote For Gloucester Video With Jackie Ganim DeFalco and Kristine Fisher

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    Kristine Fisher and Jackie Ganim DeFalco stop by to talk all about seARTS and all of the exciting programs happening including the get the vote out effort to inform people about the American Style Magazine voting for Gloucester.

    Kristine writes-

    As a community we have a unique opportunity to select Gloucester as a Top 25 Arts Destination in the US……and we need your votes to make it happen!

    Please join seARTS’ ( The Society for the Encouragement of the Arts) grass roots campaign to help elevate Gloucester’s visibility as a top U.S. arts destination.   Deadline for voting is March 5th !  Please vote multiple times!  Link below!

    One of our interests is to help drive up the cultural/creative economy for all of Cape Ann.  We have succeeded in getting Gloucester nominated as a Top 25 Art Destination in AmericanStyle’s survey.  AmericanStyle is a highly respected national publication focusing on art and travel, and is an excellent resource for artists and art enthusiasts. It publishes the top art events across the country, highlighting select destinations and profiling individual artists.

    The readership of AmericanStyle represents the cultural/creative economy that our community is hoping to attract and grow.  Securing Gloucester on their list as one of America’s Top 25 Arts Destinations will elevate Cape Ann on the national stage.  We have over 2,000 working artists on Cape Ann and a thriving community that celebrates the arts of all disciplines.  After all, our Rocky Neck is the country’s oldest continuous working art colony in the U.S.!

    Because AmericanStyle’s survey is “city based,” we chose Gloucester, as it has the largest population.  seARTS has been sending weekly e-blasts to our membership requesting folks to vote by March 5, 2011. It is only through votes that Gloucester will secure a place on the list as a Top 25 Destination in AmericanStyle’s spring/summer issue to come out in May 2011.  We are hopeful that you will be comfortable voting “early and often” between now and March 5th.  Here is a link to the voting form.  http://www.americanstyle.com/current-issue/

    Please scroll down to the “Small Cities” list and cast your vote for Gloucester!

    The sketchbook complete! from A&E Creative

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    From;  Elizabeth Bollenberg,  Aka E.B.

    The sketchbook complete! from A&E Creative

     

    JUST when I finally started to catch up on entries, another giant creative distraction took hold of me over the past few weeks: The Sketchbook Project.

    Due to the weather and the massive influx of sketchbook delivers, the Art House Coop granted a 3 day extension. I’m sure (in fact I KNOW) that I wasn’t the only one who managed to complete this fabulous thing on time because of this; those 3 days were a god send. Yesterday, after numerous cuttings, pastings, scrappings, and adherings, I sent my newest pride and joy off to join the other 29,000 sketchbooks participating in this wonderful project.

    Here’s a rough & tumbled scanned version of my beloved book. I have a bazillion more photos to be uploaded, but for now this will do.

    The cover:

    Check out the full post by clicking Here

    Art ROCKS! Again?

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    This post has nothing to do with the Art Haven Auction. I was Bored very early this morning. It’s located at one of favorite places to sit and meditate. When I’m not bothered by Joey who drops by once and awhile. If you want it. It was still there as of 12:30pm Saturday 01/22/2011. Goodluck!

    Curator Karen Quinn describes how artist Fitz Henry may have used a mechanical device

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    From mfaboston-

    Curator Karen Quinn describes how artist Fitz Henry may have used a mechanical device to aid him in painting “Coffin’s Beach,” a shore scene from Gloucester, Massachusetts.

    Image credits:
    Fitz Henry Lane, Sketch of Coffin’s Beach. CAPE ANN MUSEUM, Gloucester, MA

    The 3rd Annual Buoy Auction and Art Show is on January 28th!

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    The Main Event

    The 3rd annual Buoy Auction and Art Show is on January 28th! At this fundraiser for Art Haven, you have a chance to bring home your favorite buoy from the 2010 tree. Enjoy appetizers from local restaurants and see some of the beautiful artwork produced by our students over the past year!

    Silent Auction begins at 6:00 pm, Live Auction at 7:30.

    Tickets: $15/adult, $5/student, $35/family before Jan 28

    $20/adult, $10/student, or $40/family at the door

    (Cash or check only please)

    In This Issue

    The Main Event

    Vote for Gloucester!

    Get Your Tickets Now

    Vote for Gloucester as an Arts Destination!

    American Style Magazine holds an annual contest for the top 25 United States contemporary art destinations. This year, Gloucester has been nominated! 

    Show your pride in Gloucester and its art community by taking a few minutes to vote. The deadline is March 4th. See link below!

    Follow-up Links

    Vote For Gloucester!

    Contact Us

    More Info about Art Haven

    Get Your Tickets Now

    RSVP now to save $5 per ticket! You can mail the slip below to 180B Main Street, Gloucester, MA 01930 with your payment or stop in at Art Haven anytime!

    Dawn Gadow

    Cape Ann Art Haven

    180B Main Street

    (978) 283-3888

    arthaveninfo@gmail.com

    RSVP now to save $5/ticket

    Name______________________________________________
    # of people attending______ Phone Number___________________
    Address_____________________________________________
    Cash or check included in the amount of______________________

    Mail or bring this slip to 180B Main Street, Gloucester, MA 01930

    Tickets (before January 28) are $15/adult, $5/student, or $35/family

    Cash or Check only please!

    Red, White, Blue

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    Red, White, Blue

    Http://www.FrontieroGallery.com

    Paulie Walnuts’ Art Rocks Buoy To Be Auctioned Off For Art Haven

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    Art Haven Director Dawn Gadow contacted Paulie about making one of his famous Art Rocks Buoys for the upcoming Buoy Auction and Art Show at Cruiseport.

    So for all of you who have tried and failed to get yourself an Art Rock you can  bid for Paulie’s Art Rocks Buoy- (a one of a kind) at the Art Haven Buoy Auction.  I can attest to this being a super fun night. The Art Show itself is worth it, seeing all the talent that is coming up in this community is amazing.

    Details From Art Haven–

    Join us on Friday, January 28th from 6:00-9:00 for Art Haven’s biggest fundraiser of the year! See the beautiful artwork created by our students throughout 2010 and take home your favorite buoy from the 2010 lobster trap tree!

    Did You Know (En Plein Air)

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    photo of painter Chris Coyne painting Annisquam Village En Plein air on a very cold January day
    Photo by E.J. Lefavour
    Painter Caleb Stone capturing Annisquam Village En Plein Air on a cold January afternoon
    Photo by E.J. Lefavour

    That en plein air is a French expression which means “in the open air”, and is particularly used to describe the act of painting outdoors?
    Artists have long painted outdoors, but in the mid-19th century working in natural light became particularly important to the Barbizon school and Impressionism. The popularity of painting en plein air increased in the 1870s with the introduction of paints in tubes.  Previously, each painter made their own paints by grinding and mixing dry pigment powders with linseed oil.  It was during this period that the “Box Easel”, typically known as the French Easel, was invented. It is uncertain who developed it first, but these highly portable easels, with telescopic legs and built-in paint box and palette, made treks into the forest and up the hillsides less onerous. Still made today, they remain a popular choice even for home use since they fold up to the size of a brief case and thus are easy to store. One popular version is named the Jullian easel, designed by Roger Jullian, a French prisoner of war during World War II, who devoted himself to designing and later manufacturing the perfect sketch box easel.
    While walking around Annisquam the day after the storm, I encountered these two artists painting en plein air, and it was a very chilly plein air at that. Each was painting their view of the Village from opposite sides of the end of Leonard Street. Chris Coyne (first picture), really impressed me by having included me in his painting by the time I reached the top of the rise where they were set up. Chris has a gallery at 37 Bearskin Neck, called Chris Coyne Fine Art www.coynefineart.com. The second artist is Caleb Stone of Ipswich. Caleb’s website is http://calebstoneart.com. Both are very accomplished artists, and it was nice to meet them and impressive to watch them work in the bitter cold with no gloves on.  Personally, I’m a wimpy studio painter and you’d never catch me outside painting in the cold like that.  These guys are hardcore.

    From Wikipedia and The Fox Chase

    E.J. Lefavour

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