The Salem Arts Association ArtWalk features posters of artwork by Salem Arts Association members displayed throughout Downtown Salem at supporting business establishments. I was so happy that a poster of my acrylic painting on canvas, H7G Front Door is on display at #19 on the Art Walk map, Salem Main Streets, 265 Essex Street, Salem, MA 01970 – (Yes, that is a poster of the original painting that is on display right now at the Marblehead Arts Association Spring Members’ Show.) Go to www.salemmainstreets.org to view the map of the whole Art Walk. Walking through beautiful downtown Salem, looking for all the Art Walk posters, is a lovely way to spend a late spring/ early summer day. The work will be on display June 4 through Jul 30, 2021
Author: Sheila
Opening Live! Salem Arts Assoc. Gallery
On Friday, June 4, 2021 the Salem Arts Association proudly held the reopening of its beautiful galleries and shop at 159 Derby Street, Salem, MA. The opening reception will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. What a thrill to be with fellow artists and art lovers again!
I have some little paintings in the shop! Sleeping Fox 8×8″ $95, Rubber Duckies 8×8″ $95, Marblehead Light 8×8″ $125, Gables Garden May 8×10″ $175, Summer Tree (Shown) 4×12″ $60, Aloha Shirt 5×5″ $20 (orange or red). Open weekends noon-6:00pm, 159 Derby St., Salem, MA. I’ll be there 12-3:00 5/8. Hope you can drop by to say Hi! I miss people!
The SAA Gallery will be open Saturdays and Sundays from noon until 6:00 p.m. and is completely run by volunteer local artist members of Salem Arts Association.
Spring Members’ Show 5/8-6/20/21
The Spring Members’ Show at the Marblehead Arts Association is on exhibit for public viewing in person! The show theme is “Doors” and my entry is Front Door H7G, acrylic, 12×16″ matted & framed, $250. One of my favorite places to sit outside and paint is in the beautiful gardens at The House of the Seven Gables in Salem! This painting was inspired by the strong diagonal rooflines and shadows, and I had the pleasure of speaking with visitors from all over the world as I worked. The show runs from May 8 to June 20, 2021. The Marblehead Arts Association at Hooper Mansion, 8 Hooper St, Marblehead, MA.
Salem Arts Gallery News
I have made artist’s reproductions of some of my paintings to make them more accessible for people. Three of them are available at Salem Arts Gallery.
All the prints are matted to 11×14″ which conveniently fit in any standard, off-the-shelf 11×14″ frame. Perennial Favorite (Shown), Motif #1, and Children’s Barn. $25 ea.
Salem Arts Gallery is at 159 Derby St., Salem, MA. Weekends noon-6:00pm. The gallery is located right beside historic Derby Wharf by the Visitors’ Center.
Primavera Exhibit, 5/1-6/26/21
I am so happy that my little painting, Swan Boat Summer, acrylic, 4″x12″, $125. has been accepted into Salem Arts Association’s Primavera Exhibit. It was painted with fond memories of summer days in Boston and many rides on the lovely Swan Boats. The painting is wired to hang, but it can also sand up by itself on a surface.
When you visit the Salem Arts Association’s beautiful sea-side galleries, you will be treated to creative works in every style and medium you can imagine. Drop by the next time you are strolling through Salem. Gallery is located at 159 Derby St., Salem, MA; weekends noon-6:00pm. Exhibit will hang from May 1 to June 26, 2021.
Salem Children’s Charity Auction
Salem Children’s Charity grew from this idea: Salem school kids create paper ornaments, restaurant and bar patrons purchase them, and 100% of the money goes directly to needy Salem kids and their families. The idea has grown into the Salem Children’s Charity.
The Salem Children’s Charity Auction goes virtual 12/14/20 at 6pm, live on YouTube and Salem Channel e. Sulent virtual auction ends 12/18/20, 9p.m. Bid at https://www.biddingowl.com/SalemChildrensCharity My donations this year are matted prints of my paintings: Seasons 16″x20″, Snowflake Surfer 11×14″, Winter Is. Kayaks 11×14″, Baker’s Is. Light 11×14″, Witch House 11×14″. salemchildrenscharity.org FB: Salem Children’s Charity; Twitter: Salem Children’s Charity Online Auction Kickoff
Parade of Trees
The Danvers Art Association has donated a Xmas tree decorated with one-of-a-kind handmade ornaments created by DAA artist members to the Parade of Trees, a fundraiser for Danvers Historical Society. My donated ornament is an original painting on wee easel of a happy little penguin! All proceeds from this fun family event benefit the work of the Danvers Historical Society. To view the beautiful displays view on DCAT, Rally-Up, YouTube/DanversHistoricalSociety, or pre-schedule a visit to Tapley Memorial Hall**. Danvers Hist. Soc., 11 Page St., Danvers, MA
Holiday Showcase 11/14-12/20/20 Third Prize
Salem Arts Association is proud to present the Holiday Showcase in our beautiful seaside galleries!
My entry is called Sweet Tidings and I was thrilled that it was chosen for 3rd Prize in the show. This painting was the cover for Harbor Sweets’ annual Chocolate Christmas Calendar box in 2018. Yum! (acrylic, 18×18″ framed, $400.) The Guest Juror was Julie Barry, who for over a decade worked as the Director of Community Arts for the City of Cambridge’s Arts Council, and is now Director of Arts and Culture for the City of Salem, MA. Here is what she had to say about my painting:
“This work is chock-full of joyful attention to detail. Again, with this piece we see another case of ‘the more you look the more you see’! I stood in front of the work for more than 10 minutes exploring the scene, with its tiny delicate brush strokes, and I am still not sure I found all the hidden gems there in: a parade of animals, loosed form the pet store by a mischievous elf, on a holiday romp through the snow; other little elves peeking out here and there; the family dancing around a tree… All of this brought so much joy and delight to see and discover – and I think it is safe to say that we could all use a bit of holiday cheer!”
The show will run from Nov 14 through Dec. 20, 2020. Gallery Hours: Saturdays and Sundays noon-6pm. To visit our virtual gallery and shop, visit salemarts.org!
SAA is at 159 Derby St., Salem, MA right beside Derby Wharf and the Friendship.
Heart of History Show 11/14-12/20/20
Art is busting out all over! The Heart of History Exhibit at Salem Art Association’s gorgeous new gallery, is featuring artwork inspired by and painted at The House of the Seven Gables!
My two submissions: H7G Front Door, acrylic, 16×19″ framed, $250; and Gable Gardens, oil, 21×17″ framed, $300.
Gables Garden was done in oil as I sat in the shade under the beautiful wisteria arbors in the gardens at The House of the Seven Gables. You can see a peek of it on the left. The month was July, and the garden was in full bloom!
H7G Front Door was painted in the garden at the H7G in the springtime. The front door of The House of the Seven Gables faces the ocean. so you feel as if it is around the back! The front door is criss-crossed with metal nails placed at each cross — a sign of prosperity since houses were build using wooden pegs in those days! I was especially inspired by the strong diagonal shadow running across the front of the house. (Shown as Featured Image)
The grounds at H7G are one of my favorite places to sit and paint! Between the gardens, the historic buildings, and the ocean breezes it is heavenly!
The exhibit Heart of History can be seen at the Salem Arts Association Galleries, 159 Derby St., Salem, MA; Nov. 14 – Dec. 20. Gallery hours: Saturdays and Sundays noon-6pm. Virtual Gallery and Online Shop at salemarts.org
Winter Member Show 11/14-12/24/20
The Winter Member Show at the Marblehead Arts Association will be on exhibit from November 14 to December 24, 2020. The show features the best works of the artist members of MAA.
My submission is September Light, acrylic, 16×20″, $350. This painting was created on location on a perfect September day as I sat on the rocks near Fort Sewall in Marblehead.
Marblehead Arts Association is located at 8 Hooper St., Marblehead, MA. Gallery Hours are Wednesday through Friday from noon until 5:00 p.m., and Saturdays from noon until 4:00 p.m. The exhibit also includes the Hoopers Treasures 8″x8″ paintings. And don’t forget to visit the lovely Artisan Shop!