April ArtWalk Happenings

Newburyport’s 2013 ArtWalk Weekends premiere Saturday April 20st and Sunday April 21nd.

Newburyport, a small yet vibrant New England city, is a magnet for arts activities on the North Shore with an abundance of art galleries and artists’ studios. The 2013 ArtWalk Gallery Guide directs walkers along main streets and narrow lanes surrounded by historic architecture and views of the Merrimac River and the ocean. It is a time when galleries and studios host of variety of free activities, including but not limited to, live music, art demonstrations, wine and cheese receptions and more. Be sure to read below to learn about what each participating gallery is offering during this first artwalk...

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Firehouse Gallery, Market Square, Firehouse Center for the Arts

Susan Spellman, a local children's book illustrator and fine artist, presents, "Dancers," a solo exhibit featuring dance in motion through the use of intentional brushstrokes, carefully placed colors, as well as very deep connection to the work. Upstairs at the Firehouse, "April & Art," displays the varied work of seven local artists celebrating the artistic undercurrents of the seaside community.

"Ballet" by Susan Spellman

Indigo Artist Studio, 53 Middle Street
 
New work by Mary Arthur Pollack and guest artist, Maria Malatesta, will be on view at Indigo Artist Studio for the Newburyport Artwalk Weekend. The colors and light of nature inspire Maria's large, expressive paintings. Warm textures and patterns of tapestries and frescoes from recent travels to Italy inform the new monotypes of Mary Arthur Pollack. The public is invited to join the artists from 12-5pm on Saturday and Sunday for the Studio Open House. Refreshments will be served. Studio is handicapped accessible. Please call (978) 500-0546 for more information.

"Loose Threads" Monotype by Mary Arthur Pollack

Somerby's Landing Sculpture Park, Newburyport Waterfront next to Black Cow

The park features the 9th annual year long exhibit of large, outdoor contemporary sculpture by several New England artists. Want to see more sculpture...visit the nearby Clipper City Rail Train which is lined with a variety of sculpural form that is family friendly, thought provoking and inspiring.

Sweethaven Studio and Gallery , 25 Inn Street

We have added many new landscape images of Newburyport & Plum Island to the gallery by local photographer, Greg Nikas. Greg began his photographic career as a landscape photographer and shows his work exclusively at Sweethaven Gallery.

"Center Beach - Plum Island at Sunrise" by Greg Nikas

This year, Sweethaven Gallery is very excited to have local painter, Alan Bull, exhibiting his work at the gallery during all four ArtWalk weekends. While primarily known for his paintings of old trucks, Alan also produces monotypes, large scale landscape oils and delicately painted nudes on birch panel. Alan also regularly offers classes in drawing and painting for teens and adults at his Newburyport studio. For more info, visit www.alanbull.com.

Alan Bull painting at his Newburyport Studio, 18 Graf Road

Back by popular demand is local weaver, Phyllis Sher, of PhlissDesigns. As an alumnus of The Fashion Institute of Technology, NYC, with a degree in textile design, Phyllis' love of weaving evolved quite naturally. Primarily weaving with bamboo, alpaca, cotton, and organic cotton fibers, her amazing color sense enhances the visual appeal of each piece of cloth she designs on the loom. On display will be her colorful Spring scarves and table runners. Her work will be featured in the gallery throughout the year. For more info, Phyllis can be reached at phyllis.sher@comcast.net or 617-680-3151.

Handmade by Phyllis Sher

As a special treat for the first ArtWalk, local fiddle player, Ann Federowicz, will be playing 3 - 5 PM on Sunday April 21st. Ann grew up in Vestal, NY. After being trained classically from 10 years of age, she went west to Colorado where she honed her fiddle skills in Bluegrass and Irish music. She loves the sereneness, depth and uplifting tones of Irish music and has studied at the University of Limerick, Ireland. She will be playing original music plus Celtic airs, jigs and reels that will soothe your soul. By day, Ann is a state licensed and board certified acupuncturist at Rivers of Wellness Acupuncture at 54 Pleasant Street, Newburyport, and can be reached at ann@riversofwellness.com or 603-760-8360.

Ann Federowicz

Valeries Gallery, 26 State Street

Valerie's Gallery is hosting a special ArtWalk event with four gallery artists in attendance on Saturday April 20th from 3-7pm. Meet the artists, ask questions, and learn more about the art and craft they create.

We'll be featuring the work of Paul Beauregard and his carved birds. Paul Beauregard is a third generation woodworker.  A cabinet maker by trade, Mr. Beauregard’s love of and involvement with caged birds for 25 years was replaced with carving their images in wood. 

Egret by Paul Beauregard

Other artists that will be available for discussion are John Geesink, a photographer, Gladys Ruediger who makes chain maille jewelry, and Eileen Whalen, who creates painted home accessories and floorcloths. Artists will be present from 3 to 7 pm on Saturday, April 20.

Photograph by John Geesink

Walsingham Gallery, 47 Merrimac Street

Join the gallery on Saturday, April 20th from 3-7 pm for a special demonstration of encaustic painting with Jim Inzero. Back again for his second year, Jim will explain the fascinating process of painting with molten beeswax. An event not to be missed for artists and art lovers!

"Ipswich Bay" by Jim Inzero

Looking for an artwalk map? Visit the Chamber of Commerce, all participating galleries as well as many local stores in town to pick up your free map and start your art tour! Enjoy!!!

Spring is here...and so is ArtWalk 2013!!!

As the snow begins to melt and the song of a robin's sweet chirp fills our soul, the town of Newburyport awakens to a new year filled with more artistic inspiration and countless creations. Artists' palettes change from winter to spring as does everything...

April 20th and 21st starts the 2013 ArtWalk season...be sure to check back for detailed information on new artists, painting demonstrations, reception times and much more. This year is going to move the mind to think about art in new and interesting ways through composition, color and community.

October 20th & 21st...ArtWalk Weekend!!!

Newburyport’s 2012 Autumn ArtWalk Weekend is a free community art event: October 20 - 21.
The autumn colors paint the Newburyport’s streets creating quiet moments, colorful escapes and a bounty of inspiration for artists and art lovers. The art galleries have a full season of art in a variety of media and styles from an amazing group of local and out of town artists—all poised to draw you inside, inspire your own creativity and possibly go home with an amazing memory that will last for years for to come. List of activities written below images...

"Morning Row - Essex River"

by Caleb Stone

Walsingham Gallery

"Glide"

by Donna Lucia Baldassari

Chameleon Gallery

Inner Eagle

86" x 49" x 34", bronze

by Peter DeCamp Haines

Beaded Work by Douglas W. Johnson

On Display at Newburyport Art Association

"Signs of Life"

by Mary Arthur Pollack

Indigo Artist Studio

Activities include:

Alan Bull Studio, 18 Graf Road #18. Alan's studio will be closed for this upcoming artwalk, however, his paintings can be seen at the following locations: Chococoa Baking Company at the Tannery; Ten Center St. restaurant; Orange Leaf Yogurt at Market Square and Salon Bellisimo on Water St. His paintings have appeared in Architectural Digest, The Boston Globe, The New York Times, House Beautiful and many other publications.

Bridge Gallery, 1 Rear Water Street, next to the entrance to the waterfront parking lot, is a cooperative gallery of area artists, featuring sculpture and contemporary as well as representational landscape, still life and figurative paintings. Many of the artists will be on hand to answer your questions.

Chameleon, 18 Liberty Street, features a vast and varied collection of fine art, jewelry, objects and whimsy, serving sweet and savory treats throughout the weekend.

Connor Summers Gallery, 48 Market Street, is pleased to be showing Michael Updike' s Crow and Raven stone carvings for the October ArtWalk, part of a "must see" exhibit for Fall.

Firehouse Gallery, Market Square, in the Firehouse Center for the Arts, presents a solo show, Home and Away, the paintings of Julia Purinton. The artist will be in the gallery Saturday, October 20th, 3 – 5 PM to meet visitors and talk about her creative process. Refreshments will be served.

Indigo Artist Studio, 53 Middle Street, is a gallery and a working studio for artists Lillian Coolidge and Mary Arthur Pollak. A selection of new landscapes and mixed media pieces will be on display as well as unframed work, both large and small. Wine and cheese reception on Saturday from 3-7pm.

Lepore Fine Arts, 37 Liberty Street, specializes in artists, particularly American, working in the period 1850 to 1950. A visit to this gallery is well worth the stroll along one of Newburyport’s narrow lanes.

Newburyport Art Association, 65 Water Street, currently is displaying art from the Fall Members Juried Show: Digital Art, Drawing, Oil, Printmaking, Sculpture, and Watercolor through Saturday October 20th. Doug Johnson, whose exhibit The Fine Art of Beading, is also on display.  He will demonstrate his beaded art process on Saturday October 20th from 2 – 4 pm.

Sisters we Three, 57 Pleasant Street, features an eclectic mix of fine art and handmade items. Enjoy this delightful shop overflowing with 2D and 3D art and craft from more than two hundred artisans.

Somerbys Landing Sculpture Park, on the waterfront, hosts a year-long exhibit of contemporary outdoor sculptures by New England and national artists. Walk along the Merrimac River boardwalk, behind the Firehouse Center for the Arts, to west end, near the Black Cow Restaurant.

Spirit of Newburyport Gallery, 10 Prince Place, features exclusive limited edition Newburyport prints of artist/photographer Jon-William Brown. His work captures the essence and spirit of this historic seaport.

Sweethaven Studio and Gallery, lower level at 25 Inn Street, Greg Nikas is a photographer who lives and breathes photography. He will never admit it, but he has over twenty years experience photographing people and places and that experience is evident in his work on display in his charming studio. Inn Street is always a fun walk and finding Greg’s studio is a worthy goal. He’s hospitable and welcomes visitors.

The Walsingham Gallery, 47 Merrimac Street, presents a reception and painting demonstration by artist, Caleb Stone, Saturday October 20th from 3 to 7 pm. Stone was raised in the art colony of Rockport MA, and exposed to plein air painting at an early age by his father, the famous modern impressionist artist, Don Stone, N.A.

Valerie's Gallery, 26 State Street, hosts a special Open House featuring many of the gallery’s local artists on Saturday, October 20 from 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Artists for this informal meet and greet represent all media: pottery, jewelry, photography, painting, carving, and furniture painting. Refreshments will be served.

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The ArtWalk map is available at all art galleries, the Newburyport Chamber of Commerce, the middle passage way between State Street and Inn Street, the brochure rack at the Firehouse Center for the Arts and online at www.newburyportartwalk.com.

Public transportation is available. The MBTA’s Newburyport station is located at the southern end of the Rail Trail, a 1-mile scenic walk to Newburyport’s riverfront. Two galleries are located less than half a mile from the station. A taxi service is available at the train station or call 978-499-9990. Public parking lots are located near Market Square and there is convenient on-street parking throughout the downtown area.

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WHAT: Newburyport ArtWalk Weekend

WHEN: Saturday, October 20, 3 – 7pm & Sunday, October 21, Noon – 5pm

WHERE: Newburyport, MA

ArtWalk August 18th & 19th...

Newburyport’s 2012 Summer ArtWalk Weekends, a free, community art event…

August is a month filled with sun, surf and scenes painted and displayed all over Newburyport galleries and shops. It is a wonderful time to walk the brick-paved sidewalks, engage in the community and seek out all the amazing creative talent this seaside city has to offer. The Newburyport ArtWalk’s third art weekend is this upcoming August 18th & 19th and is sure to be as big and bold as the previous two Artwalk weekends.

"Stormy" by James Karlovich

36" x 36"

Walsingham Gallery

"From the Boardwalk" by Colleen Kidder

Oil on Canvas

Valerie's Gallery

Art by Olivia Shea

Represented by Chameleon Gallery

These are but a few of the many galleries that will be featuring new artists, new exhibits and live entertainment:

• Indigo Artist Studio, 53 Middle Street, is a gallery and a working studio for artists Lillian Coolidge and Mary Arthur Pollak. Both artists’ work will be on display and the artists will be there to answer questions and talk about their art.

• Connor Summers Gallery, 48 Market Street, is displaying new work by Michael Updike. His hand carved images have received much admiration from collectors, and the gallery owners feel fortunate to represent him and present these new pieces. Also on display are mixed media landscapes and other paintings by Cathy Connor.

• Walsingham Gallery, 47 Merrimac Street, presents a painting demonstration by artist, Jim Karlovich, on Saturday, August 18th from 3-7pm. Renowned for his masterful wave paintings, Karlovich describes his inspiration for the series in these terms, “I become transfixed watching waves emerge, feeling their power, translucence, and the individual character of each one. I go back to this subject often, because I feel that my paintings convey the personality of each wave I select.” Refreshments will be served.

• Chameleon, 18 Liberty Street, features the work of our newest and youngest artist, Olivia Shea, as well as new work by Donna Baldassari, Gordon Przybyla, Ted Rabidoux, Sara Demrow Dent, and many others. Chameleon features an ever changing collection of fine art, jewelry, objects and whimsy. The gallery will be serving sweet and savory treats throughout the weekend.

• Newburyport Art Association, 65 Water Street, has a lot of exciting shows happening during ArtWalk weekend. August 18th is the last day to see the Abstract and Experimental Artist's show, "Driven to Abstraction." August 19th is the opening day for the Band of Brushes show, "Inside/Outside," with a reception from 3-5pm open and free to the public.

• Firehouse Gallery, Market Square, in the Firehouse Center for the Arts, features Janice Colby whose paintings are as bright and happy as an August day in New England. The medium (acrylic on canvas) employed by the artist lends itself to the colorful explosion of feeling that lands on her canvas. There is exuberance, a quickness to the work that adds to the breezy summertime quality conveyed in these paintings. Artist’s reception: Saturday August 18th, 4 – 6pm.

• Alan Bull Studio, 18 Graf Road #18, shows Alan Bull’s recent monochromatic style paintings of Maine and several nautical scenes. Also on display are pictures of his new downtown mural, "Newburyport," along with accompanying source material photographs.

• Valerie's Gallery, 26 State Street, will be host to one of our well-known local painters, Colleen Kidder, from 3-5pm on Saturday August 18th. With broad brushstrokes and an impressionistic style, Kidder captures the light and evokes a mood in her landscapes and seascapes. Light refreshments will be served throughout.

"The Edge" by Mary Arthur Pollack

Indigo Artist Studio

The ArtWalk map is available at all art galleries, the Newburyport Chamber of Commerce, the middle passage way between State Street and Inn Street, and many restaurants and inns and online at www.newburyportartwalk.com.

Public transportation is available. The MBTA’s Newburyport station is located at the southern end of the Rail Trail, a 1-mile scenic walk to Newburyport’s riverfront. www.cityofnewburyport.com/Planning/RailTrail.html. Two galleries are located less than half a mile from the station. There are opportunities to leave the Rail Trail and discover a gallery, or charming streets lined with old homes and gardens. A taxi service is available at the train station or call 978-499-9990. Public parking lots are located near Market Square and there is convenient on-street parking throughout the downtown area.

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WHAT: Newburyport ArtWalk Weekend

WHEN: Saturday, August 18, 3–7 PM & Sunday, August 19, 12–5 PM

WHERE: Newburyport, MA

TICKETS: This event is free and open to the public. More information online at www.newburyportartwalk.com

Next ArtWalk: June 23rd & June 24th

"Four Spruce" by Kathleen Buchanan

"Boatyard Shadows" by Alan Bull

"Botanical Grid" by Mary Pollack

Walsingham Gallery’s Artist in Session Series presents a painting demonstration by artist, Beatrice Dauge-Kaufmann, on Saturday, June 23, from 3-7pm.

Connor Summers Gallery features the work of Newbury sculptor, Michael Updike, who has carved Summery imagery, including many fish, onto slate.

Indigo Artist Studio, 53 Middle Street; Artists Lillian Coolidge and Mary Arthur Pollak host West Coast jazz musician, Chuck Walker, on Saturday. Both artists’ work will be on display and the artists will be present to answer questions and talk about their art.

Firehouse Gallery, Market Square, in the Firehouse Center for the Arts, hosts artist Kimberly Meuse with a show of her spectacular floral watercolors. The artist’s reception is 4 – 6 PM on Saturday.

Valerie’s Gallery, 26 State Street—Come meet Collagraph Printmaker, Kathleen Buchanan. This show will feature a collection of new collagraph prints. They include seabirds inspired by her recent trip to Alaska and landscapes featuring mid-coast Maine and Acadia. She is constantly inspired by the coast of Maine in which she lives.

Sweethaven Studio and Gallery, 25 Inn Street, will feature the work of local weaver, Phyllis Sher. On display will be scarves, table runners and towels, all made from cotton, organic cotton and bamboo. Sweethaven Studio and Gallery is dedicated to the art of photography and features landscapes of Newburyport and Plum Island by photographer, Greg Nikas.

SPECIAL JUNE ARTWALK ADDITION— John Maciejowski will be showing his collection of twenty-five paintings in a contemporary impressionist style at Jewett Farms Studio, 58 Merrimac Street, Horton’s Yard. Wine & cheese reception.

Painting by John Maciejowski

Fish Carving by Michael Updike

Summer ArtWalk June 23rd & 24th

Stay tuned for details about the next Newburyport ArtWalk coming up on Saturday June 23rd and Sunday June 24th. Start your summer off with color, composition and culture by attending the artwalk...

Newburyport ArtWalk Weekend premieres April 21st & 22nd...


The group of seventeen galleries that participate in this popular art-focused event have expanded the schedule to a full weekend of gallery activities in 2012. The increased interest in the 2011 ArtWalk led to this positive change. Also new this year will be bright new ArtWalk banners and location signs...Enjoy!

Art buyers come early and appreciate the opportunity to view many of the region’s most collected artists in one weekend. For the tourist, the local and the out-of-towner, the ArtWalk is a perfect example of Newburyport at its best, providing a relaxing stroll through the different galleries, art exhibits, local shopping and dining in the many restaurants that line Newburyport’s brick paved streets and sidewalks.

The tour includes sculpture along the waterfront, the brick-paved Inn Street Market Place, as well as innovative forward-thinking exhibits at galleries and studios in some of the city’s architectural gems. Music and refreshments at many galleries add to the vibrancy and color of the weekend. Demonstrations by painters, photographers, and silversmiths provide entertainment all over town.

"Hanging Out" by Mary Arthur Pollak of Indigo Artist Studio

During your stroll, be sure to make these part of your art experience:

Newburyport Art Association, 65 Water Street, has two amazing shows displayed during ArtWalk. The Spring Member show runs until May 5, 2012 and is filled will exciting, fresh art in oil, acrylic, watercolor, sculpture...something for everyone! Sunday, April 22nd, is the last day to see Karen Jones amazing show, "Moving to Abstraction."

Walsingham Gallery, 47 Merrimac Street, will kick off the ArtWalk season with a demonstration of encaustic painting by artist, Jim Inzero, on Saturday April 21st. The demonstration will involve a blowtorch, wax, and hot iron which is sure to raise the temperature of all art lovers a few degrees!

Indigo Artist Studio, 53 Middle Street, reprises their oil painting demonstrations on Saturday with Lillian Coolidge. On Sunday, an interactive monotype demonstration with Mary Arthur Pollak from 2-3 pm. Indigo’s gallery features "New Work for Spring" with monotype, mixed media and oils by the studio artists.

Firehouse Gallery, Market Square, in the Firehouse Center for the Arts, presents Newburyport Artist Paula Estey in April with a show of her recent mixed media work, a new departure in style for the popular artist.

The Spirit of Newburyport, 10 Prince Place, a production studio and art gallery, celebrates a Grand Re-Opening at its new location. Artist/photograapher, Jon-William Brown, a photographer of Newburyport images, will be on hand to demonstrate his new production studio for giclee printing. Light refreshments and musical entertainment will be provided to accompany the milestone celebration.

Somerbys Landing Sculpture Park, at the west end of the boardwalk next to The Black Cow Tap and Grille, invites you to an Opening Reception from 3 - 6 pm on Saturday April 21st. Come meet a few of the sculptors and celebrate our 9th annual show of large scale, contemporary sculptures by New England artists. If it rains, the reception will be in the Firehouse Center for the Arts at Market Square.

Bridge Gallery, 1R Water Street, features a new exhibit, "Art and the Word," hanging from April 4-30. The gallery will also be hosting students from Newburyport High School as part of the NHS Ekphrasis Project 2012. Students studying poetry with Deborah Szabo will view the exhibit and write poems inspired by what they see. The public is invited to a reading on Saturday April 28th at noon.

Sisters We Three, 57 Pleasant Street, welcomes Jaqueline Wells, the newest vintage jewelry artisan to be represented by the gallery! The gallery will be featuring her work during the ArtWalk.

Valerie's Gallery, 26 State Street, is having local acrylic artist, David Magdalenski, from 3-6 pm to discuss his new collection of paintings. David's work is bold, filled with amazing color and speaks to many audiences.

Looking for a Map???
The ArtWalk map is available at participating galleries, the Newburyport Chamber of Commerce, the middle passage way between State Street and Inn Street, as well as many inns and restaurants.

Don't Feel Like Walking???
Public transportation is available. The MBTA’s Newburyport station is located at the southern end of the Rail Trail, a 1-mile scenic walk to Newburyport’s waterfront. Two galleries are located less than half a mile from the station. Taxi service is available at the train station or by calling (978) 499-9990. Public metered parking lots are located near Market Square. There is also on-street parking throughout downtown.

"Barcelona Corner" by Marjet Lesk at Bridge Gallery

Acrylic Painting by David Magdalenski at Valerie's Gallery