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Newburyport Art Association
2012 Winter Members Juried Show

I participate in the juried shows because it allows me an opportunity to further my creative development in a variety of medium. I work in oil, watercolor, pastel, acrylic, & mixed media. I painted 2 oils for Part 1 in January & 2 acrylics for Part 2 in February.

At NAA, there is an opportunity to have a private show, if the artist has been in 2 juried shows. NAA's Hills Gallery is a small gallery space on the 1st floor with it's own private entrance. The artist (or up to three artists) must pay an exhibit fee in addition to all other costs for publicity, show cards, food & beverage for the Opening Reception. It's a great opportunity to show your work in a professional gallery setting if you have a following or if you want to get your name out there.

Part 1 will run Jan 6 - 28 with an Opening Reception Saturday, Jan 7, 7 - 9pm. Media: oil, watercolor, sculpture, digital art, printmaking, drawing. Look for my 2 paintings in the show: "Winter Shadows" above (oil, 19"x 19") & "In Winter" (oil, 12"x12"). Both of my paintings are located on the 2nd floor in this show.

Part 2 will run Feb 3 - 26 with an Opening Reception Sat, Feb 4, 7 - 9pm. Media: acrylic, pastel, mixed media, fine craft, photography. Look for my paintings in the show, "Morning Light" to the left (acrylic, 9" x 12") & "Snow Falling on Pines" to the left (acrylic, 9" x 12").
Jurors: Kari Bernard, Owner & Gallery Director, The Walsingham Gallery, Newburyport MA & Christotha Fitzmaurice, Co-Owner, Chameleon Gallery, Newburyport MA.

Spend as much time as you like at NAA, there is never any sales pressure. Check-out the new gift shop on the 2nd floor also... If you're in town for a few hours, within walking distance of NAA, the State Street area contains many cool shops, galleries, concert halls & eateries... Waterfront Park is just down the street from NAA. There are outdoor concerts & festivities year round.

NAA - 65 Water Street, Newburyport MA 01958

River Tree Arts on Route 1 in Kennebunk ME will have my 4-hour-class called "Painting on the Edge" on April 28, 11 - 3pm, featuring the palette-knife painting technique (providing at least 4 interested people sign-up for the class). I have been painting with a palette-knife for a few years. It started because I wanted more direct color & I wanted to get away from detailed painting. If you're interested, call River Tree Arts at 207-967-9120.

RTA - 35 Western Avenue, Kennebunk ME 04043

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Twinkle, Twinkle...

River Tree Arts in Kennebunk Maine will have their Annual Prelude Clothesline Art Show featuring paintings, jewelry, photographs, fiber arts, metal & glassworks, pottery and other media all to priced under $300 at the Irvine Gallery at RTA (...with the exception of jewelry). I have 6 small framed paintings & 5 matted, unframed paintings in the show. This is a great opportunity to purchase fine art at an incredibly low cost. Seriously.
http://www.rivertreearts.org/ Phone: 207.967.9120
River Tree Arts - 35 Western Ave, Kennebunk ME 04043


2nd Annual Snug Harbor Farm Art Show!
Paintings, drawings & photos inspired by Snug Harbor or completed on farm grounds. Submission of work 11/25 and 11/26 9am - 5pm at Snug Harbor Farm. Artists pick up their work Jan 2 & 3, 9-5pm. Opening Reception 12/3/2011, 1-3pm Food, wine & merriment! Affiliated with River Tree Arts http://www.snugharborfarm.com/
Phone: 207.967.2414
Snug Harbor Farm - 87 Western Ave, Kennebunk ME 04043



Heartwood College of Art - HCA's 'Hogs for Haiti' Fundraiser is alive and well! A portion of HCA's 'hog' sales go directly to aid the people of Haiti in their efforts to rebuild. Happy hogs, artsy hogs, hogs of red & blue... Many awesome hog paintings done by us locals... Stop-by to see and support a worthy cause! You will also find HCA's new art supply store and the current artwork done by HCA's faculty. http://www.heartwoodcollegeofart.org/
Phone: 207.985.0985
HCA - 123 York Street, Kennebunk, Maine 04043



NAA's Holiday Show - November 18 to December 24. Have you been to State Street in Newburyport during the holidays? No? Really? Really?? It is not to be missed. At NAA there are 2 Receptions for the Holiday Show: December 2 & 9, 6 - 9 pm. A great time & place for finding that "special something" for those on the gift list... AND hand-made to boot. There are many funky, cool restaurants as well.
My two entries , "The Farm Road (to the left)," an oil, and an interior scene titled, "Dining Room" are in the Holiday Show. All paintings in the Holiday Show are no larger than 14" x 14." You can also find my small paintings in the gift shop at NAA.
Route 95 to Newburyport MA, left after exit ramp, follow to 2nd church, take left, at 2nd Stop Sign take right, NAA will be on left eventually. Phone: 978.465.8769
NAA - 65 Water Street - Newburyport MA 01950

Thos Moser Fine Wood Furniture - Moser's Flagship Showroom in Freeport Maine is exhibiting 5 of my paintings in their "Women Artists of Maine Exhibit" until December 31, 2011. The painting to the left is currently in the living room in the exhibit along with Moser's stunning, hand-crafted wood-works. Freeport is a happenin' town loaded with top designer outlets of many varieties including the infamous L.L. Bean. Thos Moser's Showroom is on Main Street just down from LL Bean. You'll find great restaurants, hotels & inns too! Have fun in Freeport!!
Thos Moser - 149 Main Street, Freeport Maine


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Holiday on the Coast

River Tree Arts in Kennebunk Maine will have their Annual Prelude Clothesline Art Show featuring paintings, jewelry, photographs, fiber arts, metal & glassworks, pottery and other media all to priced under $300 at the Irvine Gallery at RTA (...with the exception of jewelry). I have 6 small framed paintings & 5 matted, unframed paintings in the show. This is a great opportunity to purchase fine art at an incredibly low cost. Seriously.
http://www.rivertreearts.org/ Phone: 207.967.9120
River Tree Arts - 35 Western Ave, Kennebunk ME 04043



2nd Annual Snug Harbor Farm Art Show!

Paintings, drawings & photos inspired by Snug Harbor or completed on farm grounds. Submission of work 11/25 and 11/26 9am - 5pm at Snug Harbor Farm. Artists pick up their work Jan 2 & 3, 9-5pm. Opening Reception 12/3/2011, 1-3pm Food, wine & merriment! http://www.snugharborfarm.com/ Affiliated with River Tree Arts Phone: 207.967.2414
Snug Harbor Farm - 87 Western Ave, Kennebunk ME 04043 NAA's



Holiday Show - November 18 to December 24. Have you been to State Street in Newburyport during the holidays? No? Really? Really?? It is not to be missed. At NAA there are 2 Receptions for the Holiday Show: December 2 & 9, 6 - 9 pm. A great time & place for finding that "special something" for those on the gift list... AND hand-made to boot. There are many funky, cool restaurants as well.
The painting shown above, titled "The Farm Road," a small oil, and a small interior scene titled, "Dining Room" are in the Holiday Show. All paintings in the Holiday Show are no larger than 14" x 14." You can also find my small paintings in the gift shop at NAA, such as the small painting featured to the left. This is a scene near the base of Mt. Washington in NH just as a snow storm approached. I was literally "in the clouds" which made a very interesting little painting.
Route 95 to Newburyport MA, left after exit ramp, follow to 2nd church, take left to 2nd Stop Sign, take right, NAA will be on left eventually.
NAA - 65 Water Street - Newburyport MA 01950 Phone: 978.465.8769

Thos Moser Fine Wood Furniture - Moser's Flagship Showroom in Freeport Maine is exhibiting 5 of my paintings in their "Women Artists of Maine Exhibit" until December 31, 2011. The painting to the left is currently in the living room in the exhibit along with Moser's stunning, hand-crafted wood-works. Freeport is a happenin' town loaded with top designer outlets of many varieties including the infamous L.L. Bean. Thos Moser's Showroom is on Main Street just down from LL Bean. You'll find great restaurants, hotels & inns too! Have fun in Freeport!!
Thos Moser - 149 Main Street, Freeport Maine

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Autumn Shows

Heartwood College of Art in Kennebunk, Maine holds its latest art auction - A fundraiser to benefit Goat Island Lighthouse in Cape Porpoise, ME and Kennebunkport Historical Society. The lighthouse has been under re-construction since the blizzard of 1978... Yes, you heard it correctly.. 1978! The covered walkway from the house to the lighthouse was destroyed during a storm at that time and is finally being rebuilt. Oh, and if you're wondering why the lighthouse keeper needs a covered walkway, clearly you don't know Maine winters.
I hopped a boat-ride over to the lighthouse on Saturday Sept 17 with the friendly lighthouse keeper and several other artists. I quickly realized I was sorely lacking in things to make the experience easy, like an easel... or a tree to lean on. The view I wanted involved ankle-twisting climbs across not-so-friendly boulders, a task which I quickly abandoned after a brief attempt. So, I applaud those who were able to find their special place on the island. My painting is of the lighthouse keeper's abode, not the actual lighthouse. C'est la vie... Oh, by the way, my ankles are still sore...
The art auction is Saturday October 1! Call for more information... HCA 207.985.0985

Newburyport Art Association holds it's Fall Juried Show on Saturday Sept 24 from 7 - 9 pm. The Juror: Jane Young of Chase Young Gallery in Boston, MA.
Part 1 of the Fall Show involves oil, acrylic, sculpture, fine craft, printmaking. Show dates: Sept 23 to Oct 13. I received word yesterday, Sept 21, my paintings, "View at Otter Cove" (acrylic) and "Ogunquit Beach" (oil) were both accepted into the show... which is always nice.
Part 2 of the Fall Show involves watercolor, pastel, photography, mixed media, digital art. Show dates:Oct 23 to Nov 12. I'll be working on a watercolor & a pastel in the next few weeks for submission into Part 2 of the Juried Show...
NAA - 65 Water Street - Newburyport MA 01950 - Phone 978.465.8769

Moser Show

"Thos Moser Fine Wood Furniture in Freeport Maine invites you to join them for a special evening to celebrate Maine Finest Women Artists featuring Jill Hoy & Anne Ireland and introducing artist Madeleine P. Hopkins of Moody, Maine."



Thos Moser is exhibiting 5 of my paintings in their "Women Artists of Maine" Exhibit. The Opening reception is Sept 14, 6 - 8 pm. The exhibit runs September 14 to December 31. The show features 20 Maine women artists. The public is most welcome! I hope to to see you there...

Thos Moser - 149 Main Street - Freeport ME 04032




Heartwood College of Art & The Brick Store Museum of Kennebunk held a highly successful fundraising art auction on Sept 2 & 3. The show featured "Scenes of the 'Bunk" - Kennebunk, that is. Selected artists painted scenes of a particular location and of a specific size (10"x10" or 12"x8") to sell unframed for no more than $200 each.

top: "View at Parsons Beach Road" - watercolor - 10"x10" SOLD
bottom: "Lord's Point" - watercolor - 10"x10" SOLD

HCA - 123 York Street - Kennebunk, ME 04043

Transitions

August Already? Amazing. It's been a relaxing summer in southern Maine. Not too hot either.

Soon, my daughter will leave the nest and embark on her college journey and it will be a strange, but wonderful change for her. Looking back to my own experience so long ago, I recall the moment of separation, which I didn't handle too well simply because I was totally unfamiliar with the shockingly intense feelings of sadness in saying "Goodbye" to my parents. I must say, I'm not looking forward to that, nor do I want my daughter to experience it. But I do remember that the intensity is shortlived and there is some consolation in the fact that we will only be a few hours car-ride away. Both of my brothers chose colleges far-far away and wound up staying. One lives in Minneapolis with his family and the other lives in Seattle. The folks live in PA. But at least, we all live in the USA. That's huge... and I'm grateful. So, we'll all make it through and come out on the other side with smiles on our faces...
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Speaking of experiences a long time ago, I took shop class in high school - one of 2 women I might add - and I built several items. A "lazy Susan" for a dining table, a coffee table and a bureau. The "lazy Susan" was actually stolen as it was drying in the finishing room, the coffee table was used for 10 years until it was sold in a yard sale and the bureau was used for over 25 years and is currently in my downstairs studio. I haven't made any furniture since but I do have a deep appreciation for fine-quality, handmade furniture and woodwork. Which leads me to my latest event...

In September, four of my paintings will be part of the "Women Artists in Maine" Exhibit at the Thos Moser Flagship Showroom in Freeport, Maine. I am honored to be included in this group of "Maine's finest women artists", including Jill Hoy, Anne Ireland & Vanessa Nesvig , just to name a few. There will be an Opening Reception on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 from 6 to 8 pm. The exhibit is open to the public and will be up until December 31.

TO RSVP:
p: 207.865.4519
e: freeportshowroom@thosmoser.com
Thos Moser Showroom - 149 Main Street, Freeport, Maine 04032
(one block north of LL Bean)

Thos Moser Finely Crafted Wood Furniture
Freeport, Boston, New York, Washington, Los Angeles, San Francisco

Art Guild of the Kennebunks August Show - Annual Awards Show
Friday Aug 19 to Sun Aug 21. Opening Reception Friday Aug 19, 5-7 pm.
Weekend hours:
Aug 19, 10 - 7 pm
Sat 10 - 7 pm
Sun 11 - 4 pm

Heartwood College of Art - "Paint the Bunk" - that is, All Things Kennebunk! Selected area artists have ten days to paint - All recent work - Up to 4 paintings. Artwork will be exhibited on Friday Sept 2 and Sat Sept 3, 10-2 pm. Size limited to 8x12 or 10x10 - Unframed. All sales $200
For more info call HCA at 207.985.0985

Shore Road Gallery just up from Perkins Cove. Stop in to this lovely, eclectic gallery. I have several paintings in the gallery. Tell them I sent you...
Shore Road, Ogunquit, Maine - Ph. 207.646.5046

Newburyport Art Association has 2 Fall Shows. The Fall Open Members Show runs from Sept 1 to Sept 17. Mediums include: oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, drawing, mixed media, sculpture, photography, digital art, fine craft & printmaking.
The Fall Juried Show - Part 1 runs from Sept 23 to Oct 15. Mediums include: acrylic, oil, sculpture, fine craft & printmaking. Reception is Sat Sept 24, 7 - 9 pm.
The Fall Juried Show - Part 2 runs from Oct 21 to Nov 12. Mediums include: watercolor, pastel, photography, mixed media, drawing & digital arts. Reception is Saturday Oct 22, 7 - 9 pm.
FMI call 978.465.8769

The Hive in Kennebunk is a new art collaborative on Route 1, near The Kennebunk Inn, on the other side. It is a gallery, a performance space and a creative hang-out for the younger crowd. It's open and still developing too! Stop in & support the cause! Oh, and I have 4 paintings in the gallery...
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Summer Shows

July - August

Art Guild of the Kennebunks holds their 2nd show of the summer the weekend of July 22, 23, 24. Ribbons & cash prizes will be awarded. I have 2 framed paintings & 5 unframed pieces that will be on exhibit, one of which is on the left titled, "Ogunquit River", an oil - 22x22. AGK Shows are held primarily at the Community House in Kennebunkport, Maine or at River Tree Arts in Kennebunk.

The Art Guild consists of a juried group artists who reside in the area of or near Kennebunkport. "In 1980 the Art Guild was founded to foster camaraderie, support & professional stimulation... the Guild developed into a formal corporate structure with non-profit status. AGK grants scholarships to deserving students in the visual arts to Kennebunk High School, River Tree Arts, Heartwood College of Art and The New School. From the inception, members & continue to be juried into the organization based on professional artistic criteria."

Shore Road Gallery will be exhibiting my paintings again this year. Elaine & Bernie Stein have created a lovely gallery featuring many art forms including sculpture, ironwork, jewelry, paintings & so much more... The gallery is nestled in the pines on Shore Road in Ogunquit, just up from Perkins Cove. The pastel to the left is just one of the 10 or so paintings of mine this summer at the gallery. Stop by and see the treasures!

294 Shore Road - Ogunquit, Maine 03907 - 207-646-5046

The Hive in Kennebunk is a happenin' New Art Colony on Route One in the big yellow building near Marlow's. Open year-round, it is a gallery, a performance place, a hang-out for little people & a frame shop at the newly restored Route One section of Kennebunk. There are still many plans in place for the second floor of the building, including studio spaces for local artists and musicians. Stop-in... shop and support the arts!

84 Main (Route One) - Kennebunk, Maine 04043

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June - July

Barn Gallery in Ogunquit has their Annual Juried Show June 29 to July 30. For the past 20 years, I always give it a try... Why not, right? A beautiful gallery that features an interesting array of local & non-local artists. During the summer, the gallery also highlights 2 artists a month for a show in a smaller space off the main gallery as well as unframed work by members. To the left is my 2011 Juried Show submission, "Broken Sky" oil - 20x20.
Barn Gallery, Shore Road & Bourne Lane, Ogunquit, ME Ph. 207-646-8400

Newburyport Art Association "Arts & Letters" Show June 30 to July 30. Take a poem or lyrics to song and combine it with art... It's always a fun show seeing the many interpretations of a theme. Arts & Letters Show is in the Hills Gallery on the 1st floor. Emerson's poem, "To Laugh Often & Love Much" accompanies the art...
NAA - 65 Water Street, Newburyport, MA Ph. 978.465.8769


Art Guild of the Kennebunks has it's first show of the summer on Friday, June 24, at the Community House in Kennebunkport. It was also the Annual AGK Awards Show. I have 2 paintings in the show and 5 unframed in the bin. One of my paintings, "The Sea at Ogunquit" a watercolor, received 1st Place, which is always nice! The show was Juried by Gail Sauter, Master Pastellist and member of the Copley Society. Gail's comments: "Lovely sense of depth &
use of color harmony with interesting transparent layering and opaque techniques. A peaceful scene presented with power & punch."
The weekend show ends June 26 but don't let that stop you from making the trip to Kennebunkport! Many things to see and do... Shops, restaurants, galleries, etc...

River Tree Arts currently has the Annual "Maine Scene" Juried Show on exhibit. This year's Juror is Nadine Schoepfle, former creator & manager of Art Guild of the Kennebunks of Southern Maine. I was fortunate to have my artwork chosen for the promotion of the show - "Perkins Cove" and "View at Ogunquit River" - both scenes in Ogunquit. The theme of the show is to capture the essence of the land, people and history of Maine. Show runs June 17 - July 23. Gallery Open 10 - 5 pm. For more info: Ph: 207.967.9120
River Tree Arts - 35 Western Ave - Kennebunk, Maine

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