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Come Down To The Dock Today! Saturday May 21st For Abby Ytzen’s seARTS Partner With and Artist Gloucester Fishing 101 Event

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This is Your Boy Joey asking you to come on down and say hi and take it all in (and there will be some fantastic refreshments)

we will be live blogging the event as well so come on down and get your mug on GMG!

One Page From Abby Ytzen’s Gloucester Fishing 101 Handbook

Click the picture for just one page from Abby’s Gloucester Fishing 101 book which she produced for seARTS Partner With an Artist Program.  there will be many panels on eth walls here at our Dock- Captain Joe and Sons 95 East Main St Saturday from 10-2PM

Click on the picture below to see it full sized and learn some interesting facts for yourself.  I for one was astounded at the breakdown of how many of each different type of commercial fishing boats there were.  42% of the fleet are lobster boats, I had no idea, but this is just one of the factoids that Abby has broken down.  I think if you click on the picture you will get a sense of how easy she made it all to understand even though there is a ton of data in her book and in her exhibit, ANYONE could easily understand it.

-and this is all stuff that anyone that really takes pride in living in Gloucester or loves the fishing industry should know about.

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So be sure to stop on by the dock Saturday 10-2PM

Here’s a map-

Map To Captain Joe and Sons 95 East Main St Gloucester MA 01930

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Abby Ytzen/Captain Joe and Sons seARTS Partner With An Artist Exhibit May 21st

Blown away!  When you can get Pete Mondello, a fisherman for over 50 years excited about a Gloucester fishing industry exhibit you know you’ve done something special.

The way Abby has broken down such an incredible amount of fisheries statistics into an easily digestible visual/artistic/educational/fun presentation with everything you need to know about where Gloucester’s fishing industry has been with data and visuals bringing you right up to the present is nothing short of astounding.

This is an uncomplicated 101 guidebook to Gloucester’s fishing industry which has distilled all the data and will give any person a good basic understanding of what is going on around the Gloucester waterfront.  The way it is broken down there is info for people 7 years old to 70 and it is all incredibly interesting.  Every person who considers themselves a real “Gloucesterite” NEEDS to come see this exhibit.

The Who What When Where-

Who- Abbyy Ytzen Partnering With Captain Joe and Sons

What- seARTS Partner With an Artist Gloucester Fishing 1626-2011 Exhibit

When- Saturday May 21,2011 10AM-2:00PM

Where- Captain Joe and Sons 95 East Main St Gloucester MA 01930

Refreshments provided by Rachel Carver-Brown including Coffee & Tea

The GloucesterCast Podcast Episode 9

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https://goodmorninggloucester.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/051911gloucestercast.mp3

Click here to play or save the podcast

In this episode- Patty Knaggs on WBUR, Abby Ytzen/Captain Joe and Sons seARTS Partner With An Artist Exhibit May 21st, Kenny’s Strange Footwear, community garden at Burnham field, tomato release day is coming up at Goose Cove, Gloucester reads poetry and Sawyer Free Library, Khan Studio/ Good Morning Gloucester Gallery on Rocky Neck, Kenny’s Real Estate Segment

Patty Knaggs on WBUR http://radioboston.wbur.org/2011/05/11/home-selling-market

Abby Ytzen/Captain Joe and Sons seARTS Partner With An Artist Exhibit May 21st

Kenny’s Strange Footwear, community garden at Burnham field,

tomato release day is coming up at Goose Cove may 25 http://www.goosecovegardens.com/

Gloucester reads poetry and Sawyer Free Library- Joey’s Poem Here

Khan Studio/ Good Morning Gloucester Gallery on Rocky Neck

, Kenny’s Real Estate Segment

Please leave comments or questions on which topics you would like to hear more about on The GloucesterCast or how we could improve. Thanks for listening.

Check Out Kenny’s Blog- TheCutBridge.com

The GloucesterCast Theme Song Gloucester Til The End Music is from Earl and Arch- you can download it for free at GimmeSound here-http://www.gimmesound.com/EarlAndArch-1/

Subscribe to the podcast here

Once at iTunes if you feel like rating the podcast that would help it get recognized in the iTunes searches.

One Page From Abby Ytzen’s Gloucester Fishing 101 Handbook

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Click the picture for just one page from Abby’s Gloucester Fishing 101 book which she produced for seARTS Partner With an Artist Program.  there will be many panels on eth walls here at our Dock- Captain Joe and Sons 95 East Main St Saturday from 10-2PM

Click on the picture below to see it full sized and learn some interesting facts for yourself.  I for one was astounded at the breakdown of how many of each different type of commercial fishing boats there were.  42% of the fleet are lobster boats, I had no idea, but this is just one of the factoids that Abby has broken down.  I think if you click on the picture you will get a sense of how easy she made it all to understand even though there is a ton of data in her book and in her exhibit, ANYONE could easily understand it. 

-and this is all stuff that anyone that really takes pride in living in Gloucester or loves the fishing industry should know about.

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So be sure to stop on by the dock Saturday 10-2PM

Here’s a map-

Map To Captain Joe and Sons 95 East Main St Gloucester MA 01930

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Abby Ytzen/Captain Joe and Sons seARTS Partner With An Artist Exhibit May 21st

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Blown away!  When you can get Pete Mondello, a fisherman for over 50 years excited about a Gloucester fishing industry exhibit you know you’ve done something special.

The way Abby has broken down such an incredible amount of fisheries statistics into an easily digestible visual/artistic/educational/fun presentation with everything you need to know about where Gloucester’s fishing industry has been with data and visuals bringing you right up to the present is nothing short of astounding.

This is an uncomplicated 101 guidebook to Gloucester’s fishing industry which has distilled all the data and will give any person a good basic understanding of what is going on around the Gloucester waterfront.  The way it is broken down there is info for people 7 years old to 70 and it is all incredibly interesting.  Every person who considers themselves a real “Gloucesterite” NEEDS to come see this exhibit.

The Who What When Where-

Who- Abbyy Ytzen Partnering With Captain Joe and Sons

What- seARTS Partner With an Artist Gloucester Fishing 1626-2011 Exhibit

When- Saturday May 21,2011 10AM-2:00PM

Where- Captain Joe and Sons 95 East Main St Gloucester MA 01930

Refreshments provided by Rachel Carver-Brown including Coffee

Abby Ytzen Presents Her Grant Winning seARTS Partner With An Artist Project At Captain Joe’s

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seARTS Partner With an Artist 2011 Kicks Off!
seARTS kicks off it signature artists grant program, Partner With an Artist 2011, with a discussion and preview of grant-winning artists’ new work created with business and community partners.
When: Tuesday, May 3 6:30 – 8:30pm
Where: Cape Ann Museum, Folly Cove Auditorium
Artists and partners:
Susan Erony, mixed media; Gloucester Writers Center and Ten Pound Books
Elizabeth Harty, painting; Rockport Council on Aging
Kristen Miller & Rob Newton, film with original music; The Annie and Alchemy Cafe
John Tagiuiri, photography; Gloucester Marine Railways
Abby Ytzen, graphic art; Capt. Joe & Sons Lobster, and others
Moderator: Sarah Slifer
Note: All projects will be on public display May 14 and 21.

Government, Business/Development and the Arts – Together for a future Gloucester

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Represented by Jaqueline Ganim-Defalco, Mac Bell and Mayor Carolyn Kirk at the SeArts Annual meeting held at Cruiseport February 28th 2011

Looks Like We Will Be Working With Abby

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Had a fantastic meeting with Abby Ytzen Monday morning and discussed partnering up for the 2011 seARTS PAW program.

Here is the project as Abby describes it on her website–

Artist Grant

At the end of January I applied for an Artist Grant, and was award one! I have been commissioned to create a public work about the city of Gloucester. 
THE PROPOSAL:
Discover Gloucester is an education series of map/infographics about different aspects of Gloucester: Fishing, Historical/Cultural, and Conservation/Agriculture
Stay tuned, I will try to keep an updated on my process…still in the concepting/researching stage

Abby was one of the winners of the AIGA student competition, New Voices, Unique Visions. Her thesis, Biomes,  will be on display at Endicott College from now until the end of March. After the closing of the show her work with return to its permanent home at Ken Olsen Science Center at Gordon College.

Openning reception will be March 3rd Endicott College

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Gloucester Art Community and Waterfront Development focus at SeArts Annual Meeting

Posted on by Manuel F. Simoes

Mayor of Gloucester Carolyn Kirk, Jay Paget, Mass Cultural Council Director and Susan Silberberg-Robinson, MIT Lecturer on Urban Planning and Design speak at the SeArts Annual Meeting to a large  audience.

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

    seARTS Announces Partner with an Artist Award Winners

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    Mark Teiwes and our company Captain Joe and Sons collaborated two years ago for the seARTS Partner with an Artist program.  It was fun and created a lot of positive energy.

    The 2011 collaborations were announced recently.  read the press release from seARTS below-

    GLOUCESTER, Mass. – The Society for the Encouragement of the Arts’ (seARTS) is pleased to announce the selection of five creative artist/business partnerships. Each artist will receive a $1,500 grant to complete and publicly present new work.
    Partner With an Artist (PWA), seARTS signature artist grant program, made possible by grants from the Bruce J. Anderson and the Andrew Bayness Funds of the Boston Foundation, invites artists to submit proposals for innovative collaborations with local businesses. PWA offers a unique opportunity for artists and businesses to explore creative relationships and develop innovative projects. 
    In the spring seARTS (date and location to be announced) will hold a public discussion where artists and partners will present the concept, development and execution of their projects. During the week of May 9 – 14 the five projects will be presented for the public to view and experience at several locations. Details will be available in April.
    Partner With an Artist 2011 Grantees
    Elizabeth Ann Harty and The Rockport Council on Aging

    Harty’s mixed media work – using photo transfers, calligraphy, texture and collage – will reflect the history and future of the newly renovated historic Rockport Community House in connection with its key role in the community and its Cape Ann location.

    Susan Erony and The Gloucester Writers Center with additional partner(s)
    Visual artist Erony’s project, A Few Chosen Words: 100 Fragments of Text by Gloucester Writers, will explore the relationship between word and image through and with the words of Gloucester writers on paper mache bricks. The project will be on exhibit and Erony will present a lecture on visual art that incorporates literature.
    Kristin Miller and Cape Ann Community Cinema with Robert Newton

    Cellist Kristin Miller and writer/filmmaker Robert Newton will create a 15-minute multi-media presentation using film, original music and narration tracing the history of the WPA Murals and their importance to Gloucester.

    John Taguiri and The Gloucester Marine Railways Corporation
    Using a large film format camera and 35mm digital imaging public artist Taguiri will photograph the Captains, crew and vessels that haul out of the GMRC this spring. Images will be on display at GMRC and negatives will be housed at the Library of Congress Archives.
    Abby Ytzen with community partners

    Graphic artist Ytzen’s project Discover Gloucester is an integrated education series – map, interactive website, posters and t-shirts – for residents and visitors that presents different various aspects of Gloucester such as fishing, arts, and history.

    Partner With an Artist is managed by Sarah Slifer, who successfully created and managed the Gloucester New Arts Festival as a seARTS partner. According to Slifer, "PWA is an exciting opportunity for artists to think and work in creative partnership with businesses, bringing art out of the studio and into the public forum in new ways."

    The Society for the Encouragement of the Arts is a coalition of individual artists, art organizations, cultural and civic groups, and businesses working to improve the economic base for the arts on Cape Ann, and to promote Cape Ann’s thriving arts community and rich arts heritage.  The Society for the Encouragement of the Arts has been a recipient of the Massachusetts Cultural Council’s Adams Arts Fund for Cultural Economic Development.

    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!

    2011 Partner With an Artist Information Session Thursday, December 16

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    seARTS Partner with an Artist Program to Award $7,500
    Connecting artists and local businesses

    GLOUCESTER,  Mass. – The Society for the Encouragement of the Arts’ (seARTS) is pleased to announce its signature Partner with an Artist (PWA) program for 2010-2011. The PWA "Call to Artists" invites artists to submit proposals for innovative collaborations with local businesses.  A panel of jurors will review proposals and award five $1,500 grants. The application deadline is January 31, 2011. An Information Session on PWA will be held Thursday, December 16 from 6:30 – 8 pm at the Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center, 23 Harbor Loop, Gloucester.

    The program is managed by Sarah Slifer, who successfully created and ran the Gloucester New Arts Festival as a seARTS partner. According to Slifer, "PWA is an exciting opportunity for artists to think and work in creative partnership with businesses, bringing art out of the studio and into the public forum in new ways."

    Among the most recognizable PWA programs was the October 2008 "Literary Gloucester" themed PWA series which involved installations at Captain Joe’s; Fitz Henry Lane monument; the Building Center, InterShell, Virgilio’s, and Dogtown Bookstore. Cape Ann businesses interested in working with artists on collaborative projects are encouraged to attend the December 16, PWA Information Session.

    PWA 2010-2011 is supported with funding from the Bruce J. Anderson and the Andrew Bayness Funds of the The Boston Foundation. In prior years, PWA received support from seARTS Mass Cultural Council Adams Grant.

    In May 2011, in partnership with Cape Ann Art Haven, seARTS invited nationally recognized guest artist and educator Jerry Beck, to lead a multi-media sculpture workshop with students to create constructions that explore Gloucester’s early history. The project was inspired by images of Native Americans, found in the Gloucester City Hall WPA murals.

    The current "PWA Call to Artists" focuses on the following:

    Creating opportunities for artists: In a time of recession it is even more meaningful that grants are available to artists to recognize that the arts play an important role in the economic life of our communities. In this way, PWA is inspired by the New Deal’s Works Progress Administration (WPA) support of artists and encouragement of artwork that connects to the community at large. 

    Partnership with a business:  This is an opportunity for artists and businesses to explore a creative relationship. We are looking to fund innovative projects that explore arts/business collaborations and embrace the partnership as integral to the work of art to be created. A business might provide goods, services, or space for a project. 

    Grants will be announced in early February, 2011. Completed projects will be on display beginning May in conjunction with a community forum with the artists.

    For information or a copy of the Program guidelines, please contact info@seARTS.org.   There is no fee for seARTS members to apply.  Non-members may join seARTS or pay a $25 application fee.

    WHAT: seARTS Information Session, Partner with an Artist 2011

               Free, artists, business and the public are invited

    WHEN: Thursday, December 16th, 6:30 – 8 pm

    WHERE: Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center, 23 Harbor Loop, Gloucester

    seARTS Wearable Arts Show Enters 4th Year & Expands

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    seARTS Wearable Arts Show Enters 4th Year & Expands
    Adds new fiber artists and national outwear designer

    GLOUCESTER, Mass. – The seARTS Wearable Arts group presents its fourth annual show to coincide with Gloucester’s historic Middle Street Walk. The Show and Sale begins with a Friday night reception and continues throughout the day December 11th. The Wearable Arts Show provides a unique opportunity to showcase local jewelers, fiber artists, and designers – while at the same time benefits the Sawyer Free Library and the Society for the Encouragement of the Arts (seARTS). The show is unique as it is run by the artists who each contribute to making it a warm and welcoming event. The venue itself, the historic wing of the library, provides an intimate setting for art lovers and holiday shoppers to mingle with the artists, try on “wearable art” and enjoy music, food, and community spirit. The seARTS show continues to grow as the only event on the North Shore dedicated to wearable art.

    Returning jewelry artists include Meredith Anderson, Lee Cunningham, Jacqueline-Ganim-DeFalco, Susan Kenna, Candy Marshall, Rebecca Williams, Beth Williams, Jan Weinshanker & Judy Wright. Returning fiber artists are Margaret Derby, Camilla MacFadyen and Nina Lapchyk who works out of Winchester. They will be joined by three new textile artists, Beverly Gillett and Jenny Beauchamp, who have been working in different surface design techniques and Marlene Cann who works in a wide variety of fabrics.

    For the first time, the seARTS group welcomes the designer Maralyce Ferree represented by Mike Cianci. Maralyce Ferree recently moved its shop to Amesbury and was invited to join the show to add its colorful outwear to complement the collections of jewelry, scarves, and shawls. Maralyce Ferree has provided innovative design since 1984. Starting with one fleece jacket for a friend, to a collection of fashionable outerwear sold throughout the United States and parts of Canada. To add to the overall spirit of the event, Maralyce Ferree will offer special pricing for the show. Collectively, the group will offer something for every taste and price point – from lush velvet scarves, to intricately beaded jewelry made from hand-made glass beads, precious gems, felt, exotic beads, and semi-precious stones. And more fabulous gift items include – sachets, table “wear,” sea glass hair accessories; elegant purses and belts, charming children’s clothes; and seaweed block prints on scarves and T-shirts. The show is a feast for the eyes for the range of creativity and colors on display. The Friday evening reception will engage all the senses as each artist brings a favorite appetizer and Carol McIntyre graces the show with harp music.

    The 14 artists along with local businesses have also donated a piece of their work or a gift certificate to a corollary raffle fundraiser to benefit the Library. Jacqueline Ganim-DeFalco, one of the organizers comments, “The Library has been a tremendous partner, each year working more closely with us to expand the show and share the treasures of the Saunder’s House with the community. All the artists are enthusiastic about returning to this wonderful place.”

    All donations will be displayed in the glass case across from the front desk of the library beginning mid-November. Tickets $2 or 3 for $5 are available from any participating artist or at the Library desk during the weeks leading up to the show. The Wearable Arts show is organized and supported by the artist members of seARTS. 15% of all sales will be donated to seARTS

    WHAT: 4th Annual seARTS Wearable Arts Show & Sale

    WHEN: Friday, December 10th 5-8:30 PM; Saturday December 11th 9-6PM

    WHERE: Saunders House at the Sawyer Free Library, Middle St. & Dale Avenue

    Free & Open to the Public

    Information: http://tinyurl.com/WearableArt2010

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    4TH ANNUAL seARTS WEARABLE ARTS SHOW & SALE

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    4TH ANNUAL seARTS WEARABLE ARTS SHOW & SALE

    Friday, December 10th, 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
    Saturday, December 11th, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

    Saunders House at the Sawyer Free Library

    RAFFLE TO BENEFIT SAWYER FREE LIBRARY

    Tickets $2 each or 3 for $5

    To maximize the number of winners,

    limit is one raffle prize per person

    Meredith Anderson – Sterling silver earrings with freshwater pearls

    Apple Bay Design– Pewter and garnet necklace

    Jenny Beauchamp – Three hand-bound 4×5 books made with all archival materials

    Ken Bonfield – "Whistlin’ Past the Graveyard" CD

    Marlene Cann– Red Silk Evening Purse from the Fabulous Handbags Collection

    Mike Cianci-Maralyce Ferree – Wing collar coat, made of Polartec fleece

    Lee Cunningham – Faux pearl necklace with chalcedony briolettes

    Jacqueline Ganim-DeFalco – The newly published "Sea Glass Hunters Handbook" by Carole Lambert and a Sea Glass Pin by Cape Ann Designs

    Margaret Derby– Lush Rayon Silk Velvet Scarf

    Beverly Gillett – Hand-painted and lined scarf in raspberry colored silk charmeuse

    Susan Kenna – Felted rope necklace with matching earrings

    Nina Lapchyk – Fresh water pearl necklace

    Camilla MacFayden – Silk charmeuse scarf with seaweed print

    Candy Marshall– Blue Agate and sterling silver earrings

    Marty Morgan Pottery– Bowl inscribed

    "Be Present~ Be Hopeful~Be Grateful~Be Useful"

    Becky Williams – Lampwork bracelet with sterling silver and crystal

    Beth Williams – $50 Gift Certificate to Beth Williams Studio, Handmade Glass Beads and Jewelry

    Virginia Townsend Coastal Arts – Pottery- Square plate surrounded with splashes of orange with an ear of corn in the center!

    Cape Ann Museum Membership – Family Level One Year Membership

    WillowRest – $25 Gift Certificate & Basket of Goodies

    Box of seARTS Notecard Collection

    SeArts – Celebrating the Guitar – Nov 19th

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    Tickets: Places are still available to the November 19th seARTS Benefit, but advance purchase is necessary.  Tickets are $85 in advance by check or online with a $5 per ticket fee at http: tinyurl.com/searts-2010-benefit.  Ticket price includes hearty hors d’oeuvres by Tim Hopkins Catering.  Cash Bar throughout the evening. 

    For advance tickets by mail send check to
    SeArts
    PO Box 1476
    Gloucester, MA. 01930
     Music:  Celebrating the Guitar: A Masters’ Showcase.   Jazz legend Larry Coryell and renowned guitarists Ken Bonfield and Steve Davison will lead an inspiring tour of the world of American fingerstyle guitar in a benefit for the Society for the Encouragement of the Arts.  This event will feature country blues, ragtime and folk, traditional Celtic, jazz and classical pieces in an intimate cafĂ©-style setting, appealing to fingerstyle guitar aficionados and newcomers alike. 

     Visual Art: The Bass Rocks Golf Club is also home to seARTS original “Art Loan Program.”  The art on the walls are original works for sale by 24 seARTS artist members.  The evening will also feature over a dozen ceramic artists of Cape Ann whose works will be on display and for sale throughout the evening.  Ceramic artists who have donated include: Helen Beal, Cynthia Curtis, Nina Goodick, Susan Hershey, Jayne Lacey, Deb Levene, Annie Melancon, Marty Morgan, Sigrid Olsen, Roselle Randazza, Evy Stewart, Virginia Townsend, Twinlight Studios, and Seyrell Williams.  

     

    Raffle:  Before and during the event you can purchase raffle tickets to win a BOSE Wave II radio and a second prize of a 15″ TV.  Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25.  Please contact info@searts.org to purchase in advance!

    Lead sponsor, Acme Merchandise and Apparel and donors Cape Ann Savings Bank, BOSE, Ben Paint Store, Doyon’s, InterShell, Winer Brothers-ACE Hardware for supporting this event & our annual sponsors program.

    Guitar Masters to Headline seARTS Benefit Concert

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    Jazz legend Larry Coryell and  renowned guitarists Ken Bonfield and Steve Davison will lead an inspiring tour of the world of American fingerstyle guitar in a benefit for the Society for the Encouragement of the Arts on Nov. 19. “Celebrating the Guitar: A Masters’ Showcase” will feature country blues, ragtime and folk, traditional Celtic, jazz and classical pieces in an intimate café-style setting, appealing to fingerstyle guitar aficionados and newcomers alike.

    The concert will feature three of the most talented guitarists performing today in a single venue. Coryell, one of the world’s acknowledged guitar masters, has recorded 75 albums over the past 40 years. The New York Times called him “a true pioneer of rock-jazz fusion.” Bonfield, a Gloucester resident who has toured nationally since 1994, was called “one of the best guitarists recording today” by Wind &Wire. Davison, who released his debut “White River Suite” this year, has teamed with Bonfield on the “Artistry of the Guitar” tour around the country.

    –        “Larry (Coryell) has remained in the pantheon of great jazz guitarists for more than 40 years.”- Jim Wadsworth Productions

    –        “(Ken) Bonfield’s music always evokes strong emotions and vivid images… (he) may be the best acoustic guitarist recording today. ” – Wind and Wire

    –        “CafĂ©s and other venues ought to be booking the 52-year-old (Steve) Davison … It is really good to see someone at the top of their game.” – Arkansas Times

    Tickets for “Celebrating the Guitar: A Masters’ Showcase,” are on sale now for $75 before Oct. 31 and $85 thereafter at http://tinyurl.com/searts-2010-benefit or by emailing info@searts.org. Tickets are limited and will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.

    The Bass Rocks Golf Club is also home to seARTS original “Art Loan Program” and the arts on the walls are original works for sale by 24 seARTS artist members.  The evening will also feature over a dozen ceramic artists of Cape Ann whose work will be on display and for sale to benefit seARTS.

      WHAT:           “Celebrating the Guitar: A Masters’ Showcase”

    –        Jazz legend Larry Coryell and renowned guitarists Ken Bonfield and Steve Davison to play a concert featuring American fingerstyle guitar

    –        Fall fundraiser for the Society for the Encouragement of the Arts

    WHEN: Friday, Nov. 19

    –        6 p.m. Art Show Walk-around

    –        6:30-7:30 Hearty Hors D’Oeuvres

    –        7:30-10PM  Music

    WHERE:          Bass Rocks Golf Club, 34 Beach Road, Gloucester

    –        Note: Intimate cafĂ©-style setting; seating is limited

     TICKETS:        $75 before Oct. 31; $85 thereafter                                                                                                          Contact info@searts.org or http://tinyurl.com/searts-2010-benefit

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     The Society for the Encouragement of the Arts is a coalition of individual artists, art organizations, cultural and civic groups, and businesses working to improve the economic base for the arts on Cape Ann, and to promote Cape Ann’s thriving arts community and rich arts heritage.  The Society for the Encouragement of the Arts has been a recipient of the Massachusetts Cultural Council’s Adams Arts Fund for Cultural Economic Development and the Boston Foundation’s Bruce J. Anderson fund.

    CONTACT:  Jacqueline Ganim-DeFalco

    Society for the Encouragement of the Arts

    978.281.1222  or at jgdefalco@verizon.net

    seARTS Let’s Us Know What’s Up

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    Update: Bank Gloucester Grants Competition

    Bank Gloucester is now accepting votes for its annual

    grants competition. You can vote for up to three organizations to receive grants, and we hope you’ll include seARTS. Ballots need to be dropped off in person at Bank Gloucester, 160 Main Street, Gloucester, by October 1.

    To download the voting form, click here.  Please write seARTS in the "Other" line, vote for the other organizations of your choice, and drop the form off at the bank at your

    convenience.

    Your support is greatly appreciated.

    The seARTS Board

    "Celebrate Gloucester"

    KBMG

    "Celebrate Gloucester" is coming up on Sunday, September 5, from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM.  It’s seven hours of Blues, Rock, New Orleans Jazz, Funk, Americana — all for $15, in a two-acre field on Gloucester Harbor.  Grammy award-winning Charles Neville of the Neville Brothers, New Orleans singer and bandleader Henri Smith and his band, New Orleans Friends and Flavours, Roomful of Blues, KBMG and Allen Estes will perform, along with local rising stars Inge Berge, Chelsea Berry and Pete Lindberg.
    Net proceeds will be donated to The Gloucester Fund. The Gloucester Fund will award grants to nominated projects or charities, and seARTS is on the list of nominees. Voting begins on September 1, and we will send you a reminder with a link. For more information on Celebrate Gloucester, click here.

    *****

    Save the date for the seARTS Fall Benefit Concert

    Featuring Jazz Legend Larry Coryell, Ken Bonfield, & Steve Davison -  three masters of the finger-style guitar, each with unique styles. This benefit will showcase the diverse voice of the guitar as a performance instrument.  Audiences will be delighted to hear the depth and range of American fingerstyle guitar, and connect to the narration and warmth of the performers. 

    November 19th, Bass Rocks Golf Club, time TBA.

    More details coming soon!

    In This E-Blast

    heritageHeritage Day Event

    Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center

    September 4, Saturday, 10 AM – 5 PM

    Michael O’Leary

    The Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center will hold its 7th annual Heritage Day celebration on Saturday, September 4th, from 10 am – 5 pm. The Center’s exhibits and aquarium will be open free of charge throughout the day.

    The recently restored 1929 John Alden designed schooner Summerwind will be open for free public deck tours on Heritage Day from 10 am to 4.

    The festivities will feature music by Not that Blonde, the acoustic duo of Greta Bagshaw and Bryan Thorp playing a wide mix of folk, pop, & country music. John Morris, author of Alone at Sea, will sign books and talk with visitors from 11 am – 3 pm. Local crafters and master craftsmen will demonstrate their skills and sell their work.

    For complete details on all the festivities, click here.

    23 Harbor Loop, Gloucester

    Tel: 978 281 0470

    celticmusicCeltic Music Sunset Sail
    Gloucester Harbor
    Saturday, September 4
    5:00 – 7:30 PM

    Michael O’Leary

    Celtic Music Sunset Sail

    Join Celtic singer Michael O’Leary & Friends for a sailing ‘seisiun’, an evening of traditional songs ‘n tunes aboard the schooner Thomas E. Lannon as she takes a sunset sail around beautiful Gloucester harbor.  The musicians include fiddlers Ramona Connelly and Adrienne Howard, harper/singer Bobbie Wayne, whistle player/singer Fran O’Donnell, piper/whistle player/singer David de la Barre, banjo/bouzouki player/singer Jon Campbell, singer Michael O’Leary

    and string players Lin Swicker, Dan Mozell and Linda Abrams.

    63 Rogers Street, Gloucester, MA
    $35-$47.50
    HOW TO PURCHASE TICKETS:  978.281.6634 or www.schooner.org/tel/booktrp1.htm
    978.283.0495
    celtsinger@gmail.com
    www.gimmesound.com/MichaelOLeary

    caahclassesRegister Now for Cape Ann Art Haven Fall Classes

    Michael O’Leary

    With a new Mac computer lab funded by the Amelia Peabody foundation and a colorful new awning comes a new variety of classes at Art Haven this fall. Now offering drop-off classes for grades 3-12 as well as Family Studio time and Adult Classes, there’s something for everyone. Small class fees are charged for these programs, but financial assistance is available.

    For a complete schedule of classes and a registration form, click here. For more information call Art Haven at (978) 283-3888 or email arthaveninfo@gmail.com. 

    Cape Ann Art Haven

    180B Main Street, Gloucester, MA 01930

    ccgrantsCultural Council Grants Available

    September 1 to October 15

    Applications are being accepted by the Gloucester Cultural Council for its 2011 Local Cultural Council grants. The Council makes awards to individuals and community organizations for projects in the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences for events and projects to be completed in the calendar year 2011. PASS grants are also available to public and private schools for student field trips to cultural events and institutions.  Beginning Sept. 1st, applications are available at the front desk of the Sawyer Free Library and at the Massachusetts Cultural Council’s Web site: www.massculturalcouncil.org

    Completed applications in triplicate must be submitted or postmarked no later than Friday, October 15.  They may be mailed to the Council at P.O. Box 176, Gloucester, MA 01931or returned to the main desk at the library. For further information about the Council’s grant process or for answers to questions about the application, call Council members JoeAnn Hart at 978-283-0390 or Mary Weissblum at 978-282-9971.

    olson2Charles Olson Study Group

    The Bookstore, Gloucester

    September 9, 16, 23, 30

    and October 7, Thursdays

    7:00 PM

    Between Painting and Sculpture, 60" x 40" Ruth Mordecai, 2010

    Poetry lovers and those who would like to learn more about the life and work of the internationally acclaimed Gloucester poet Charles Olson are invited to join a free study group at the Bookstore, 61 Main Street in the West End, beginning on Thursday, September 9. Sponsored by the Charles Olson Society and the Bookstore of Gloucester, the study group is open to everyone without charge. It will meet weekly through October 7 at 7 p.m. each evening.

    Leading the study group will be poet, editor and teacher James Cook and writer and former Gloucester Times columnist, Peter Anastas. The purpose of the group, according to Cook, is to make Olson’s poetry and prose accessible to participants. "Our special focus," Anastas adds, "will be on Olson’s life and work in Gloucester, particularly ‘The Maximus Poems,’ Olson’s epic poem about the city through history. The only required text for the study group will be Ralph Maud’s comprehensive "A Charles Olson Reader," which is available for immediate purchase at the Bookstore.

    Those interested in joining the group are asked to stop in at the Bookstore and sign up or to call at 978-281-1548 to reserve a place.

    yhannaExpressive Painting Class with Yhanna Coffin

    8 sessions beginning Sept 8th

    7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

    Between Painting and Sculpture, 60" x 40" Ruth Mordecai, 2010

    Connect to your own Desires, Intuitions and Longings
    I will lead you in exerciseseach week.  There will be time to talk about the work and individual help.  

    Open to artists and non-artists.

    Cost  is $360    Pay all at once or weekly.
    Cost includes all materials.  I use acrylics and paper.

    Limit:   5 students 
    Place:   7 Maplewood Avenue, Gloucester
    Register:  Yhanna Coffin 978-281-4808
    yhannac@comcast.net

    betts1Cape Ann Symphony, Inc.

    Wendy Betts and Priscilla Walter in Recital

    September 10, Friday

    7:30 – 9:30 PM

    Between Painting and Sculpture, 60" x 40" Ruth Mordecai, 2010

    Local resident, Wendy Betts, Director of Cape Ann Symphony Singers, will present an evening of music to benefit the Cape Ann Symphony on September 10, 2010, 7:30 PM at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 4 Cleaves Street, Rockport.
    Wendy, in collaboration with well known area pianist Priscilla Walter and friends, will combine their talents to present a vocal spectrum from classical to pops. Previous collaborations between Ms. Betts and Ms. Walter have included Emily Dickinson and Victorian Parlor concerts.  September’s benefit concert will include vocal sets of Lee Hoiby and Richard Hundley, and of course music by Brahms, Handel, Purcell and Mozart; as well as sacred duets and selections from American Songbook.

    Unitarian Universalist Church

    4 Cleaves Street, Rockport, MA
    $20 per person.  All proceeds to benefit Cape Ann Symphony.
    Please pay at the door.  No reservations necessary.

    tavernTavern Night at the White-Ellery House

    September 11, Saturday

    5:00 – 7:00 PM

    Brewer Dylan L’Abbe-Lindquist, Cape Ann Brewery

    Join us on Saturday, September 11 from 5:00  to 7:00 p.m. for a momentous evening of musical and culinary delights typical of an 18th century Gloucester tavern. Be the first to taste Cape Ann Brewery’s historic brew, made especially for the 300th anniversary celebration of the White-Ellery House. A special colonial-era music program will be presented by Jim and Maggi Dalton.

    245 Washington Street, Gloucester

    (corner of Washington and Poplar Streets – just off the Grant Circle Rotary)

    Make your reservations today! Space is limited.

    $40 prepayment required

    Includes 2 beers, dinner, and entertainment.

    Reservations are required – please call 978-283-0455, x11 or email jeanettesmith@capeannmuseum.org

    martinArtist’s Opening Reception for Lawrence Martin-Bittman

    Local Colors Artists’ Cooperative, Gloucester

    September 11, Saturday

    6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

    Exhibit Runs from September 4 – 24, 2010

    re, 60" x 40" Ruth Mordecai, 2010

    The public is invited to a reception for painter Lawrence Martin-Bittman.  This unique artist is presenting a collection of recent still-lifes, figuratives and scenery paintings of Cape Ann. Using vibrant colors and a touch of humor, Martin-Bittman’s artistic creations reflect a unique perception and deep emotional attachment to Cape Ann’s environment and its people. The exhibit will run from Sept. 4 – 24.  
    Local Colors Artist’s Cooperative
    121 Main St., Gloucester
    Hours: Mon.-Sun., 10-6pm
    978-283-3996
    www.local-colors.org

    eagleEagle And Dove Ministries
    Hosts First Nations Gathering with Dance, Song and Worship

    American Legion and Stage Fort Park, Gloucester

    September 17-19, Fri-Sun

    Registration Deadline: September 10, Friday

    Between Painting and Sculpture, 60" x 40" Ruth Mordecai, 2010

    "Heal the Land"

    with guest dancers Gerard and Peta Roberts

    and guests speakers Dr.Iglahliq Suuqiina and Qaumaniq Suuqiina.

    Click here for registration information and schedule.

    For more information contact Donna Milham at 978-283-9111 or eagleanddove@comcast.net

    www.eagledove.com

    pleinCape Ann Plein-Air Paintings

    Central Street Gallery

    Manchester-by-the-Sea

    Now through October 3

    Summer Falls, 16" x 20" by Barbara Levine, Oil on Canvas

    Come and see the best of Cape Ann’s plein-air paintings by our 13 award winning artists.

    The late summer show continues at Central Street Gallery, 11 Central Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea.

    and  runs through October 3rd.

    Alison Rowell, Gallery Director.   

    Hours : Thursday through Sunday 12 noon to 6.00pm, tel.   978 526-7650

    www.centralstreetgallery.com

    caahCape Ann Artisans Fall Studio Tour

    Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, October 9 – 11

    10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m

    Cape Ann Artisans is celebrating their 27th Annual Studio Tour Weekend. This self-guided tour along the scenic coastline of Gloucester and Rockport presents a unique opportunity to meet fifteen professional artists and see their work in the setting in which it was created. The work represented includes: pottery, painting, sculpture, photography, mosaics, and jewelry. Several of the artists will be demonstrating their working process during the tours. For more information: www.capeannartisans.com

    Brochures with route maps will be available at the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce, the Rockport Information Booth on Rte 127 and at each of the artisans. A bright magenta Studio Tour banner will mark each location.

    Free.

    Marty Morgan

    info@capeannartisans.com

    For further information: 978-281-3347

    ongoingOngoing Events

    Award-winning Painter Susan Kelley

    Central Street Gallery, Manchester

    The Works of Anthony Thieme

    Rockport Art Association

    Now through September 8

    "Rewind, The Former Fort Point Artists Show"

    Fort Point, Boston

    Now through September 17

    "Views of Rockport" Painting Exhibit

    Granite Shore Gallery

    Now through September 30

    Pottery Classes at Cynthia Curtis Pottery

    Now through October 23

    Rockport Art Association Sketch Groups

    Mondays and Thursdays

    Rockport Music: Click here for tickets to exciting September and October musical events.

    Downtown Gloucester Block Parties

    July through September

    Local Colors Artists’ Cooperative

    New Works by water colorist Rusty Kinnunen, sculptor Greg Mark, woodworker Darren Taylor and mixed-media and fiber artist Kate Webster. 121 Main Street, Gloucester. Open daily 10 AM – 6 PM.

    Local Colors Call to Artists

    If you are a local Artisan looking for a way to show and sell your art, Local Colors may be just what you are looking for. Please contact Debara Hafemann at debarahafemann@yahoo.com or call 978-283-0407. Local Colors Artists’ Cooperative, 121 Main Street, Gloucester, MA 01930.

    Modern Dance at SeArts Networking Party

    Posted on by Manuel F. Simoes

    Sarah Slifer performs at SeARTS networking party at Lanesville Community Center

    SeArts networking party at Lanesville Community Center

    Posted on by Manuel F. Simoes

    It’s was a great way for long-standing and potential seARTS members to mingle and for up-and-coming artists to meet established artists. 

     Live music, modern dance, and lots of very very talented people. 

     A contest for best creative name tag see some below.  

    Click on Photo to see Name Tags

     

    Open doors for all Artist – click for slide-show 

    Open doors for all Artist – click for slide-show

     

    James Caviston, President presents Raffle Winner

     

    SeArts – Society for the Encouragement of the ARTS 

    http://www.searts.org/index.htm

    2010 Art @ Bass Rocks Tuesday June 8th,2010

    Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

     

    2010Art@BassRocks

     

    seARTS is extremely pleased with the response to its Bass Rocks program, Art@Bass Rocks, now in its 3rd year. The 2010-2011 show was juried by Yhanna Coffin, Karen Ristuben, and Karen Berger and includes 22 artists and 29 works of arts. This year’s artists include: Nancy Alimansky, Geoffrey Bayliss, Mary Buckley, Katherine Coakley, Rob Diebboll, Cheryl Dyment, Edie Freedman, Richard Giedd, Lynda Goldberg, Christian Gotfredson, Heather Johnson Reid, Mary Rhinelander McCarl, Michael Oleksiw, Tricia O’Neill, David Piemonte, Richard Seeley, Kate Somers. Michael Storella

    David Stotzer, Marilyn Swift, Theresa Testaverde, and Martha Wakefiield. Roughly half of the artists are returning from previous years, and the others are new to the venue. All the works of art are for sale and during the last show six pieces were sold and replaced throughout the year.

    The Opening Reception is on June 8th and is open to the public. From 6-7PM guests will be invited to view the new show, meet the artists and cast their vote for the “Viewer’s Choice Award,” sponsored by Hershey Frame Shop. Votes can be cast through July 30th. At 7PM Carol Seitchik, independent Fine Arts Curator will lead a discussion with a group of the participating artists about the nature and style of their work. Ms. Seitchik curates several exhibitions a year for the employees of New England Biolabs and Cell Signaling Technologies who actively participate in selecting the artwork. She developed this unique program, over twenty years ago, of bringing art to the workplace. She was a sculptor and worked in mixed media, and is currently focusing on her poetry.