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Donate to the Rocky Neck Art Colony
Building Fund. More information.

Goetemann Artist in Residence, Kathy Liau as photographed by Kathleen Gerdon Archer

M E M B E R   N E W S

In 2011 seARTS secured a nomination for Cape Ann/Gloucester as a Top 25 Arts Destination by AmericanStyle Magazine. Thanks to your votes, we won the #3 spot on the list for small U.S. cities.

Voting time is here again, and this year, we want to aim for the #1 spot. To achieve this distinction, we need your help in spreading the word. Click on the postcard below to place your vots.

Please click here for a downloadable JPEG of the postcard. Here also is the link to AmericanStyle Magazine's voting page, which can be copied and pasted on your website or social media page: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/3YYDSTL.

We hope you'll join seARTS in this initiative to raise our cultural status. We can't do it without you! For more information contact info@searts.org or call us at 978-281-1222. Sincerely, The seARTS Board

TUE, Feb 28 : seARTS Annual Meeting
Shalin Liu Performance Center, Rockport, 6-9 pm

Save the date! The seARTS Annual Meeting takes place Monday, February 27. We're planning a great conversation about cultural district designation with distinguished speakers Ann Galligan and Herb Weiss. Mayor Carolyn Kirk will be there, too. Shalin Liu Performance Center, Rockport, 6-9 PM. More details coming soon.

W O R K S H O P S

K U D O S

Martha Wakefield and Judy Robinson-Cox selected for
Cambridge Art Association show, Scratching the Surface

juried by Joseph Carroll, Carroll & Sons Gallery

January 20th - February 24th 2012 at the

Kathryn Schultz Gallery
25 Lowell St, Cambridge MA 02138

Reception : Friday, Feb 3, 5:30pm

Skip Montello photo featured on Good Morning Gloucester

Icy Magic, photography by Skip Montello

P A S T   G O E T E M A N N   A R T I S T   I N   R E S I D E N C E   N E W S

New work by Karin Rosenthal

Karin Rosenthal (2009 Distinguished Artist & Teacher in Residence)

SUNDAY, JANUARY 29: TWO EVENTS

PHOTO OPEN HOUSE 2-4PM...a chance to see my December show if you missed it. My show is also available for viewing by private appt. All show specials will end on January 31, 2012.

STUDIO TALK ABOUT THE EVOLUTION OF MY WORK- Journeying Within the Human Landscape- at 4:30PM...for those who haven't heard it. Seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis...my studio holds about 30-35 people.

Toscanini's Ice Cream will be served at 4PM...an annual tradition for all who wish to partake.

Hope to see you at my home/studio!

Karin Rosenthal | 150 Irving Street | Watertown, MA 02472 | 617-923-2307 | www.krosenthal.com

View new work at http://krosenthal.com/portfolio/2011/

Print Critique Class:

PRINT CRITIQUE CLASS - Eight 2-hr. classes meeting every 2 weeks (on a weeknight to be determined by students' availability) Weeks of February 6 to May 14, 2012 Please contact Karin for further information.

A N N O U N C E M E N T S / O P P O R T U N I T I E S

Attention: Artists, writers....creative souls. Come out of your studio or writing den to be a part of a salon-style evening. Very casual. BYOB..an art film...hanging out with live music.

The New England Watercolor Society proudly announces:

The 13th Biennial North American Open

April 19 – May 12, 2012
$5,000 in Awards

Hosted by
Attleboro Arts Museum
86 Park Street, Attleboro, MA 02703
(508) 222-2644 www.AttleboroArtsMuseum.org

Get the prospectus

Eligibility - Open to any artist residing in North America

Juror of Selection & Awards: Tom Lynch

Tom Lynch has been referred to as one of the nation's premier watercolorists. He has written seven books and hosted several award winning PBS TV Art Series. Tom's credentials include: Two "Lifetime Achievement Awards," "Signature Membership" in many national watercolor societies, election into the illustrious "Society of American Impressionists," as well as "Who's Who in American Art." He is represented by some of the nation's leading museums and art galleries. He has been the spokesperson for the entire National Art Materials Trade Association, and continues to be the international spokesperson for many leading art material manufacturers.

Visit Tom's website.

Submission details

All work must be painted with aqua media on paper, unvarnished and framed under Plexiglas. No color Xerox copies, color lasers, monotypes, pastels or computer generated work. Collage must be completely of aqua media. Work may not have been done in a class or under a teacher's supervision. Art may not be withdrawn early, and no changes in pricing or catalog information may be made after acceptance.

All work must be for sale.

NOTE: The Screening Committee has the right to refuse any painting that does not meet the stated specifications or is not accurately represented! No work exhibited in past New England Watercolor Society shows is eligible!

Up to 3 images may be submitted; only one may be selected.

Calendar

February 15 Final Date for receipt of entries
March 15 Notification of acceptance
April 12 & 13 Hand delivery of accepted paintings: 2:00 – 5:00 pm
April 19 Shows Opens
April 18-21 Workshop with Tom Lynch
April 28 Reception & Awards Presentation: 2:00 – 4:00 pm
May 12 Show closes
May 12 Pick-up paintings: 5 - 6:00 pm
May 15 Pick-up paintings: 10 - 4:00 pm
May 16 Return of shipped artwork

Get the prospectus

New England Watercolor Society
www.newenglandwatercolorsociety.org

Call for Guest Artists at Good Mornng Gloucester Gallery
on Madfish Wharf

Artists have started asking about exhibiting at Khan Studio and the Good Morning Gloucester Gallery this summer on Rocky Neck. Any of you who exhibited last year, or came to the gallery for Mug Up or other events during the season, know it is a great space with lots going on and even more planned for this season, including the continuation of our Sunday morning Mug Up tradition.

If you are interested in a two week guest exhibit during the 2012 season, and being in the midst of the energy and fun that is Rocky Neck and Good Morning Gloucester, go to http://www.khanstudiointernational.com/goodmorninggloucester%20gallery2012.htm for details and date availability. One exhibit time has already been taken, so there are 8 time slots available.

Ken Riaf Offering Complimentary Legal Consultations

Ken Riaf is offering complimentary consultations during the month of February on a range of legal issues for Rocky Neck Art Colony members. http://kenriaf-law.com/ 978-283-7158

F O R   R E N T

Reserve Your Room Now at Accommodations on Rocky Neck

Rocky NeckAccommodations offers 11 distinct room arrangements, each with original (1890) exposed beams, queen or king sized beds, private bath, kitchen facilities, private decks, wireless internet, and water views. On the water at Rocky Neck Accommodations means on the water. A futon or sleep sofa can accommodate an extra person(s) in seven units.

Click to see our new website with photos of all rooms and views.

East Gloucester Studio Space for Rent

This 1100 square foot space has its own direct outside doors (1 overhead odoor for bringing in big stuff 1 regular person-size).

High ceiling, drive-in garage door (suitable for big sculpture or giant canvases). One-half of a 1090 square foot shop space in East Gloucester split 50/50 with a RNAC and NSAA painter member. Your half of rent, including heat and electricity would be $375. Call Karl Frank at 978 853 3592, or email at karl.karolus@gmail.com.

S A V E   T H E   D A T E

• SUN, Jan 29 : Rocky Neck Gallery Members Annual Meeting, 2pm at The Center
• TUE, Feb 8 : Next RNAC General Meeting
• TUE, Feb 28 : seARTS Annual Meeting