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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Goetemann Residency Program :

See www.rockyneckartcolony.org/residents.html for more information. Download application form.


SUN, March 21, 2pm: Rocky Neck Gallery Returning Members Meeting

Returning members of the Rocky Neck Gallery will meet on Sun, March 21 at 2 pm at the Pleasant Street Tea Room. Agenda items include:

  • Procedures for jurying new members on April 3 (Judy/Susan)
  • Quality Committee (Robin)
  • One-person and group show (dates and sign-up) (Judy)
  • Update on bar codes, cash register, etc. (Jan)
  • Pottery displays (Susan, Jane, Cynthia)

Applications Available for the Rocky Neck Gallery

Applications for returning and new members of the Rocky Neck Gallery are now available online.

Deadline for New Members to apply and submit work for jurying is April 3, 2010

Go to www.rockyneckartcolony.org/rn_gallery.html to for more info and to download application.


MEMBER NEWS

Karen Ristuben at Marblehead Arts Association Group Show

Karen Ristuben

Some of Karen's recent glass collage work and large-scale photographs of outdoor environmental pieces are featured in a Glass show at the Marblehead Arts Association, 8 Hooper St., Marblehead

through March 28



Elizabeth Harty at The Firehouse Center for the Arts

Radient Glow
Radiant Glow, acrylic mixed media painting (one of the Lantern Series)
by Elizabeth Harty

An exhibit of Elizabeth Harty's paintings and prints Open Wednesdays to Sundays at Market Square, downtown Newburyport. See www.firehouse.org for directions and more information.

Through March 21, 2010


Susan B. Field Portraiture

Portraits by Susan B. Field

Susan B. Field will create watercolor and acrylic portraits of adults, children, pets and homes.

Contact Susan at 978-281-3026 or FieldSusanB@Yahoo.com for info.


Joyce Frederick at Stella Blue American Tapas Restaurant

Joyce Frederick

An exhibit of paintings by Joyce Frederick is on view at the Stella Blu American Tapas Restaurant, 70 E. Pearl St, Nashua, NH through April 30. They are open Tues - Sun from 5PM - 1 AM w live music on TH, Fri, Sat nights at 8 PM. .


Dale Blank : Solo exhibit, Spring Fever, at Newburyport Art Association, April 1-14

Dale Blank

Reception, Saturday, April 3, 7-10 pm


Slience

A NARRATIVE OF LIFE AND GLORY :
MAHLER'S ' RESURRECTION ' SYMPHONY

An Exhibition by Gordon Goetemann

Andover Newton Theological School
210 Herrick road, Newton Center, MA 02459
the Meetinghouse Gallery on campus

Through April 11, 2010


KUDOS

March 13 - March 27: Michael Seif in Unclad 2010, the fine art of the figure

Michael Seif

Two of Michael Seif's photos where selected for "UNCLAD 2010, the fine art of the figure" at the Gallery by the Bay in Stanwood, Washington. at Gallery by the Bay, 8700 271st NW, Stanwood, WA 98292

To see the events surrounding this exciting show, see http://www.uncladart.com/


Judith Monteferrante Receives Merit Awards from Color Magazine

Merit Awards

Judith Monteferrante received two merit awards in the COLOR Magazine “COLOR Single Image Contest 2010”. Both photographs were published as full page spreads in the COLOR magazine March 2010 edition.

Opportunities

"Auction for the Arts", Friday, March 26, Cruiseport Gloucester, 7-10:30

Proceeds from the night will go towards building a dedicated art room at the East Gloucester Elementary School and for increased arts programs. Please try to attend.


Call for Artwork

The Museum Council of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston is seeking qualified artists, or their representatives, to submit work to a juried silent art auction being held on Saturday, June 12, 2010 at the Museum Council’s 7th annual black tie fundraising event – the Summer pARTy.  Proceeds of the sale of the work will be split between the MFA and the applicant.  The Summer Party raises funds to benefit the Museum Council Artist in Residency Program. All submissions are due by April 5, 2010.  All media are eligible and will be considered. Submissions will be reviewed by a panel of MFA curatorial staff and select Museum Council members. Works by emerging, mid-career, and established artists are encouraged, including secondary market works. Thank you for your support! To download a submission form and for more information, please visit http://www.mfa.org/master/sub.asp?key=1854&subkey=10021 or contact the Museum Council Office at 617.369.3268 or museumcouncil@mfa.org.


CALL FOR EXHIBITORS!  Seacoast Fine Art & Gift Market & Churchill's Gardens 

Present ARTINTHEGARDEN, July 10th & 11th, 2010September 4th & 5th, 2010

Saturday 10-7, Sunday 10-5, 12 Hampton Road, Exeter, NH 

 

Seacoast
www.churchillsgardens.com  

Reasons to Exhibit! 
This is a long-standing event.  "Art in the Garden" is a new theme to a long-standing event.  The Churchill's Summer Garden Series already attracts 2,000 to 3,000 people in a weekend.

Audience. This is an upscale award-winning garden center that attracts a discerning seacoast shopper.

Expert Promotion. A multi-media campaign,  including magazines, radio, newspaper, email, direct mail, & flyers, will target affluent residents.
  
What a Backdrop!  Exhibit at this juried event with some of New England's Best. Let the magnificent grounds of Churchill's Gardens be your backdrop.

Saturday Evening. Live Music, Wine Tasting,
& Cooking Demonstrations.

Contact

Jenna@seacoastink.com  603 502-7992            kpoggi@seacoastink.com  603 315-1077 for information and pricing.

 

Gloucester Education Foundation Mural Project

The Gloucester Education Foundation (GEF) is seeking one or two artists to create murals depicting the inventive spirits of two of Gloucester’s well-known inventors, Clarence Birdseye and John Hays Hammond, Jr. The murals (maximum size 40” x 48”) will hang in the new Birdseye-Hammond Science, Technology and Engineering Center at O’Maley Middle School with the purpose of providing inspiration to the students. Interested artists are invited to submit a proposal in which they give information about their portfolio, thoughts on how they would visually approach the project and plans for involving students. The artist may propose to do one or both murals.

The winner(s) will each receive $1250, which includes the cost of materials. The deadline for submission of the proposal is Friday March 19th, 2010. Proposals will be reviewed by a panel comprising GEF and GPS personnel. The winner(s) will be announced in the local newspapers. For additional information please contact emailus@thinkthebest.org.


Arts and Business Council

Arts and Business Council

Free talk by Jackie Battenfield, Author of The Artist's Guide
Date: April 6, 2010
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm, including a reception
Location: Goodwin Procter, Exchange Place, 53 State St, Boston

This event is free, but space is limited
>>Click here to RSVP

This 90 minute talk will go over the fundamental skills artists need to develop and sustain a professional life with an overview of Battenfield's widely acclaimed book, The Artist's Guide: How to Make a Living Doing What You Love. It will cover tips on how to plan, promote, fund, organize, and build community. Half of the time will be reserved to address audience questions.

The Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston mission is to strengthen our vibrant arts community by providing support services to artists and arts organizations including professional development training, capacity building, legal services, and technical assistance.

 

Arts Map 

Artists Opportunity - Get your Art on The Arts Map 
Global Art Map and Directory

Free listings for all artists and non-profit cultural organizations/groups, one year free
 listings available to for-profit art services. The Arts Map, Connecting Artists with the Community.  An inclusive online Arts Map and Directory for the Artists.

Rentals

 

Cripple Cove

FOR RENT

Artist Studio/office in East Gloucester Harbor view, good light, clean and quiet, friendly environment of artist community RECENTLY REDUCED  $285 monthly, incl.utilities please call 781 504 9596

CALENDAR

 
SUN, MAR 21, 2 pm   Rocky Neck Gallery Meeting for Returning Members
TUES, APR 13, 6:30 pm   RNAC General Meeting

http://www.rockyneckartcolony.org/

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

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