Beverly Arts Fest

Some scenes from Saturday's Beverly Arts Fest (including a peek into my booth). It turned out to be a great day...the one day out of what, a month, of rain? Some day soon summer will come back to the Northeast. I met some great people as always, was interviewed by BevCam (Beverly Access TV), and am happy that some Salem Arts friends stopped by!

The Green Show: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

I have two pieces in "The Green Show" at the King Hooper Mansion in Marblehead. The Opening Reception is Sunday, April 5, but I visited the exhibit today because I will be in Rhode Island tomorrow for my brother and his wife's baby shower. The exhibit is displayed in various rooms throughout the mansion, which is home to the Marblehead Arts Association. The pieces are gorgeous, and depict:

NATURE AT ITS BEST conveyed in landscapes and seascapes, pristine vistas of nature
That which is DETRIMENTAL to nature and the environment
and artwork using RECYCLED MATERIALS and FOUND OBJECTS

People, Places and Things: Documenting Our World Through Art

Getting ready for a new season of art at the Salem Arts Association! CinemaSalem will exhibit member works throughout February 2009.

"Thresholds" Exhibit at the Salem Arts Association Gallery

Lots of new events & upcoming shows to tell you about. The first is the "Thresholds" exhibit at the Salem Arts Association Gallery on Artists Row in Salem, MA. Exploring the theme "thresholds," the exhibit includes various 2-D and 3-D pieces (including mine...I also designed the marketing materials you see here), AND includes over 80 pieces of mezuzah. What is a mezuzah? It is a kind of holder of biblical scripture, affixed to the doorpost (or threshold) of a Jewish home. I am not Jewish, but I love the sentiment of crossing that threshold from outside life into your own sacred space. If you're on the North Shore, take a visit to Artists Row and check out the exhibit, or stop into Experimental Art Gallery & Studio, which is also very cool.

First Weekend for Artists Row

It's finally here! Kickoff weekend for Artists Row in Salem, MA is THIS weekend. I have some pieces in the Salem Arts Association Gallery, and will be submitting a few more to Experimental Art Gallery and Studio for their "Small Works" show. It's going to be an exciting summer on the Row, with lots of events planned. It's the coolest little spot in the city...make sure you stop by if you're visiting the North Shore!

Save the Date, May 10, Barnes and Noble Peabody, MA

Brand Spankin New - Salem Arts Association Show

Today I dropped off a version of the red lotus piece I did, except this one is on gallery wrapped canvas. It's part of the "Brand Spankin New" show by the Salem Arts Association. The opening is Friday April 4 from 6pm to 9pm at the Art Corner in Salem, MA, and runs through the end of April. Stop by if you're in the area!

Salem Arts Association Events

I thought I would mention these two Salem Arts Association events, as I am one of their newest members! One New Year's resolution down (to join) and many more to go!

The Camera: Art and Craft show is going on Feb. 12 - March 16 at the Winfisky Gallery at Salem State College, where I went to college and eventually taught. Sadly, the chairperson of my department, Sandra Fowler, recently passed away. She was a wonderful woman & always inspired me to take my skills further. It's always surprising to find people in your life who for some reason have more faith in you than you have in yourself. That's the kind of person Sandy was. I digress.

The Art by Association show is a collaboration between the Marblehead and Salem Arts Associations, and will be on display at the King Hooper Mansion in Marblehead, MA from Feb. 2 through Feb. 24.

I do not have a piece in either show as I just became a member last night (!) but am looking forward to future events.