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Art Exhibit 8/16 – 9/26/25

Sheila

The Danvers Art Association is pleased to present their new non-themed exhibit at the Peabody Institute Library of Danvers, MA. (AKA Danvers Public Library. The show will be hung in the gracious, elegant Standring Room, straight ahead as you enter the library. Members of the DAA and also non-member local artists have submitted work to be shown. Many different styles, mediums, and subjects will be on display.

My entry accepted into the exhibit is titled Emerald Woods. I painted it en plein air one morning when the trees were absolutely shimmering with pure hues of green, and the light was glowing through the leaves. There was a gentle breeze causing the slender branches to sway. So much loveliness prompted me to drag out my easel before I even had a chance to eat breakfast. I needed to catch the light before the sun moved!

The Opening reception will be held Saturday, August 16 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Standring Room. The reception is free and open to the public, and light refreshments will be served. The exhibit will be up until September 26, 2025 during regular library hours.

The Peabody Institute Library of Danvers is located at 15 Sylvan Street, Danvers, MA 01923.

Library Hours:

Monday – Thursday: 9am – 9pm
Friday & Saturday: 9am – 5pm
Sunday (Nov. – Mar): 1pm – 5pm

Closed on Labor Day

TEL: 978-774-0554
E-MAIL: danversref@noblenet.org

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Exhibit @ YMCA

Sheila

Come down to the Lynch / Van Oterloo YMCA in Marblehead to view the newest show by the members of the Swampscott Art Association! This Member Exhibit features a wide variety of paintings, photographs and drawings in many different mediums, styles and subjects.artwork.

The Lynch / Van Oterloo YMCA is located on Leggs Hill Road right on the Salem and Marblehead MA line. There is plenty of free parking. Once you get inside, let the people at the desk know you are there for the show, turn left in the lobby and right around the corner after the cafe, you will find the show. I recommend that you treat yourself to a fresh-baked goodie from the cafe, find a table and enjoy the exhibit.

My entry in this exhibit is a plein air painting I completed on location at the Seaview Farm in Rockport MA, very close to the Bearskin Neck artists’ colony. This is the quintessential New England farm –complete with farm stand full of fresh produce, homemade ice cream, wine, and more. There are horses, chickens and other animals too.

I was drawn to an almost abstract- looking view of a red barn and tall silver silo, set against a deep ultramarine blue sky. Pure white seagulls basked in the sun on the roof and some circled above. It felt surreal to find such a big farm set so close to neighborhoods and shops! I painted as fast as I could before the sun moved and changed all the shadows!

If you want to enjoy the farm in person, Seaview Farm is located at 38 South Street, Rockport, MA 01966. You can call or text them at 904-753-0342, email them at seaviewfarmrockport@gmail.com. Or visit their website: seaview

Find the Swampscott Member Show at:

40 Leggs Hill Road, Marblehead, MA 01945-9622,

Phone 781-631-9622

Northshoreymca.org

Hours of operation: Monday-Friday 5 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Saturday 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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  • seaviewfarmrockport@gmail.comEmail

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Exhibitions

Wonder & Whimsy 7/21-8/19/23

Sheila

Galleries at Lynn Arts (GALA) have invited member artists to exhibit work that fits the theme, Wonder & Whimsy: Portal to the Fey Realm. They sought artwork hat represented powerful feelings and deep yearnings, as well as subjects that are highly prized in the Fey Realm such as mushrooms, flowers, etc.

I was happy to have three paintings juried into the exhibit, all very small acrylic paintings which fit the fairy theme: Moondance, Fairy Garden, and Honeysuckles.

Moondance, acrylic, 6 x 6” This happy little painting was inspired by Van Morrison’s song of the same name. It has always been a favorite of mine; when I hear it I am transported to a dark, moonlit summer night where anything wonderful can happen, where fairies dance on trees and the summer breeze makes me want to dance too.

Fairy Garden, acrylic, 6”x 6”. My garden is one of my favorite places, and I spend many hours there planting flowers and tending to them. It seems the fairies also spend hours there because I constantly find lovely compositions of graceful ferns, mysterious mushrooms, and tiny wildflowers popping up overnight. Here is one, I was inspired to go outside and paint.

Honeysuckles, acrylic, 6” x 6”. It has been said that good fences make good neighbors. Well, I guess it is true because my good neighbor is growing the most gorgeous honeysuckle vine that drapes over her fence into my garden. This magnificent plant attracts legions of butterflies and hummingbirds giving endless pleasure to me and my grandchildren. They youngest ones believe that fairies sew dresses from the petals, and what fashion-conscious fairy wouldn’t do so? I was inspired to create this little outside in my garden one fine day.

The exhibit will run from the opening reception on Friday, July 21, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. until August 19, 2023.

The reception is open to the public, donations are requested to help support the work of GALA in the community. There will be food and music and all-round merriment! 

As a nonprofit, GALA depends on your generous support to continually produce exceptional art events that benefit artists, businesses, students, visitors, and the City of Lynn. Something amazing has been created here two years ago! $5, $10,  $15 … anything helps.

GALA’s beautiful galleries are located at 25 Exchange Street, Lynn, MA. Call us at 617-909-9211.

Hours:

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday — 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday & Sunday : By appointment or by chance

Saturday — 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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Poster for Salem Holiday Artists’ Market

Sheila

I was very happy to have been commissioned to paint the artwork for the 2018 Salem Holiday Artists’ Market poster. It is a fantasy version of Old Town Hall in Salem on a snowy night, bustling with holiday activity. Little mice can be seen through the illuminated windows and socializing outside the Hall.

The real Salem Holiday Artists’ Market is a fantastic place to do your holiday shopping if you are looking for original, one-of-a-kind gifts for your friends and family. Artists display their varied creations throughout the historic building in the middle of lovely downtown Salem. So many styles and mediums are available: wood, textiles, ceramics, jewelry, paintings, photography and more.