The Lure of the Local
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The Lure of the Local exhibit at Galleries at Lynn Arts (GALA) looks to showcase local artists and their favorite local places and people. Paintings and photographs filled the gallery with images of downtown, Lynn Woods, and more to celebrate each artists’ “special local place”. The exhibit displays works in many mediums and styles. My… Continue reading The Lure of the Local
Outstanding Work Award — MFoA
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Art & Exhibits Thursday, July 4 thru Sunday, July 7, 2024 The Marblehead Festival of Arts 2024 exhibits and showcases artwork by artists residing, working, or affiliated with art associations in Essex County, Massachusetts, and invites guests to view pieces selected by expert judges in juried exhibits. Founded in 1962, the Marblehead Festival of… Continue reading Outstanding Work Award — MFoA
Written Word – Best of Show!
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“Written Word” Exhibition at Salem Arts. Think of a word, any word. Or think of many, many words. Salem Arts Association invited their member artists to use the written word as their artistic muse for this exhibition. The troubled state of the world inspired me to create Wake Up Call, a mixed media piece of artwork… Continue reading Written Word – Best of Show!
Journey Into Self
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While we may often think of art as a means to convey our message to the viewer, as artists, we are also looking within ourselves to find that expression, emotion, joy, or pain that emerges onto our chosen canvases, or through our lenses. Salem Arts Association asked their artist members to take a deep dive… Continue reading Journey Into Self
Garden/Art Walk
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ReachArts of Swampscott is once again running their Garden/Art Walk this weekend, Sat. June 29, 11-3:00, rain date June 30. There are many gardens for you to stroll through all throughout the town. Visit reacharts.org to find out all the details: including maps of the 3 segments of the Walk, activities, van routes, raffles, and… Continue reading Garden/Art Walk
Summer Members Show
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Summer Member Show June 22 – August 4 The Marblehead Arts Association features the work of its Artist Members for the height of the summer season. With multiple galleries of MAA juried artist members, there is something for everyone. This show will be up during the Marblehead Festival of Arts on July 4th weekend, so… Continue reading Summer Members Show
Library Art Exhibit 6/8-7/20/24
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Danvers Art Association is pairing with the Middleton Art Association to stage an un-themed exhibit at the Peabody Institute Library of Danvers, also known as the Danvers Public Library. The Opening Reception will be held on Saturday, June 8 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The show and reception are free and open to the… Continue reading Library Art Exhibit 6/8-7/20/24
Alienation/Acceptance
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Salem Arts Association invited their artist community to explore feelings of belonging and exclusion, consider their place in and around our community and what community means to us all, and to express forms of acceptance or alienation in ways that truly embody their voices. My cut paper artwork juried into the exhibit is titled Collaboration.… Continue reading Alienation/Acceptance
Grown Ups Gala 5/17/24
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I’m excited for the Grown Ups Gala! My contribution to the festivities is my original acrylic painting, Starship Trippers, which was the inspiration for my room-sized mural for their adorable Outer Space exhibit. Buy Tickets Join us for North Shore Children’s Museum’s first official Grown-Ups Gala on Friday, May 17, 2024 at the Black Box… Continue reading Grown Ups Gala 5/17/24
GALA Pink Gala!
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Galleries at Lynn Arts (GALA) will be holding the Annual Fundraiser, PINK, on Saturday May 18, 2024 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at their beautiful galleries. Tickets for the event are $25 and are still available. The PINK gala will be held on the same night as the opening for the Pink Exhibit which will… Continue reading GALA Pink Gala!
About
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I grew up in a family of artists. Works in progress in all the arts–visual, musical, written and performance–were strewn about my childhood home. This inspired me to develop my creativity and experiment with mediums and styles. When I received my first big 64-color box of Crayolas, I could sit for hours delighted to line… Continue reading About
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Have an idea for a painting? I take commissions! From custom house and pet portraits to paintings of favorite locations or cherished family snapshots, I’ve done it all. Let’s talk your vision over and I can make your ideas a reality! See something you like on my website? I would love to work with you… Continue reading Shop
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