2010 ArtWalk dates announced

Save the dates for the 2010 season of Newburyport ArtWalks. They are: April 10, June 26, August 21, and October 23. Details to come!

Holiday Saturdays at Indigo Artist Studio

Indigo Artist Studio will host Holiday Saturdays in December from
10-5 on December 5,12,19. The studio is working and gallery space
for artists, Mary Arthur Pollak and Lillian M. Coolidge, and features
monotype, mixed media, and oils in a variety of sizes and prices for
your home and gift giving.

Especially for the holidays are small monotype collages on canvas by
Mary Arthur Pollak. These pieces are monotype prints and other
collected textures, arranged with reminiscence of detail found in
ethnic and historical design. A broad collection of framed monotype
and mixed media landscapes and collages will also be available.

Also on exhibit are a selection of intimate landscapes in oil by
Lillian Coolidge. Her work depicts peaceful and beautiful spaces as
well as the power and raw beauty of nature. She describes her
paintings as meditations that offers the viewer a chance to rest and
wander within the space.

Indigo Artist Studio is at 53 Middle Street (just past Fair St.) in
Newburyport. To celebrate the holidays there will be a special
Artist's Reception on Dec. 5 from 4-6 with food and drink and open to the public. The studio is handicapped accessible and otherwise open by appointment or by chance. Call 978-500-0564 for information.

Indigo Artist Studio, October 24 ArtWalk

View an array of new works at Indigo Artist Studio during the ArtWalk in Newburyport on Saturday, October 24. Local studio artist, Mary Arthur Pollak, will be exhibiting a series of monotypes inspired from Maine shorelines and local marshes. Each unique print is printed on a Takach press in the studio. Indigo artist, Lillian Coolidge will be exhibiting a selection of abstract and representational oils including views of Tuscany and Vermont.

Indigo studio artists invite you to discuss and explore art from 11am to 7pm at 53 Middle St. (just past Fair St.) in Newburyport. Refreshments will be available during the ArtWalk.

"Maine Water II," monotype, Mary Arthur Pollak

Next ArtWalk is Saturday, Oct. 24

Come out for the final ArtWalk for 2009 on Saturday, Oct. 24. Fourteen galleries are participating and will feature receptions from 3 to 7 pm with new works, new shows and light refreshments.

Dan Scultz at The Churchill Gallery

The lyrical paintings of Colorado artist Dan Schultz are characterized by their adept classical rendering, often featuring a figure in a bucolic landscape. Dan’s masterful use of light in his compositions infuse them with a sense of vitality and immediacy.

“My interest in making artwork that portrays people stems from my intrigue with people’s ability to create connections between each other. I have long enjoyed creating images of people whether it is a portrait, a child or a woman in a tranquil landscape. I believe that people can easily relate on a personal level to images of other people. And it seems like everyone can relate to an image of a landscape that reminds them of a favorite place. When I work outdoors — standing at my easel with the landscape before me — I feel a connection to the scene that I’m painting. And each time, I feel like I see more beauty in the world than I did the time before.”

Dan’s art has gained national recognition in a variety of subjects and media. Southwest Art Magazine featured his work in its September, 2004, “21 Under 31” article. He holds memberships in the American Impressionist Society, Oil Painters of America, the Rocky Mountain Plein Air Painters, and was selected as a Top 100 finalist in the 2001 Arts for the Parks national competition. He has participated in extensive gallery and museum exhibitions and has also received numerous awards for his plein air and studio paintings.

The Churchill Gallery has enjoyed the privilege of showing Dan’s remarkable work since the fall of 2007.

Gallery Hours

Monday: 10 – 5
Tuesday and Wednesday: 12:30 -5
Wednesday – Saturday: 10 – 5

Sunday: 12:30 - 5
And by appointment

Robin Luciano Beaty Featured Show, Meet the Artist at Valerie's Gallery

Featured show

ROBIN LUCIANO BEATY

August 19 through September 21

Opening reception August 22

from 3-6 pm

Meet Robin and learn more

about her textural encaustic paintings.

Light refreshments.

Gallery hours through 8/29

Sunday-Wednesday 10-6

Thursday through Saturday 10-9

Greg Nikas' Sweethaven Studio & Gallery joins ArtWalk

Greg Nikas has opened a gallery and portrait studio on Inn Street (if you're on Inn Street facing Valerie's Gallery, Greg's studio is one flight down, accessed from Inn Street. Look for the sign on the brick wall.) Greg is an accomplished professional photographer and has many landscape photographs of Newburyport and Plum Island. His gallery and studio, named Sweethaven Studio, is now a member of Newburyport ArtWalk and will be open for the 8/22 ArtWalk on Saturday, 8/22 and 10/24. His address is 25 Inn Street, 978-465-7656. http://gregnikas.com/landscapes/

Next ArtWalk is Saturday, Aug. 22

The next Newburyport ArtWalk is Saturday, Aug. 22 from 3 to 7 pm. More details to come, but mark this date on your calendars so you don't miss this great afternon and evening of meeting artists, seeing fresh new art work, and light refreshments!

Peter Batchelder at The Churchill Gallery

A New England Portrait

An exhibition of new architectural landscapes by

PETER BATCHELDER

August 8 – September 7, 2009

Artist’s Reception

Saturday, August 8, 2009

3 - 7 pm

The subjects of Peter’s evocative paintings are inspired by memories of places discovered during a lifetime living in and exploring rural New England. Drawn to the ageless quality of the region’s iconic architecture, Peter’s timelss work captures the character, aura & sense of history of his beloved subject matter. He pushes the boundaries of color & design, often contrasting the simple geometry of any old structure against the smooth lines of the surrounding landscape.

Writes Peter, “I am fascinated on many levels when coming across a barn or seaside cottage. From an artist’s perspective I am interested in the nature of the architecture, how it sits within its landscape, color and light. From a personal perspective, I find myself often curious about the story of the building: who built it and why; the many people who have lived or worked in the building; how the landscape may have changed around the structure over the course of years. I find that the curiosity I have about the building intertwines with the creative process in my interpretation of the architecture and landscape in one image.”

Peter joined The Churchill Gallery’s roster of artists in the spring of 2008, and has rapidly developed a growing base of ardent collectors. His paintings hang in private and corporate collections nationwide.

This show is not to be missed! Previews welcome.

Representing several dozen exceptional artists from across the United States, The Churchill Gallery presents a superior collection of original paintings and sculpture. We offer a broad range of landscape, still life and figurative paintings, and an expanding portfolio of contemporary Fine Art.

Gallery Hours

Monday: 10- 5
Tuesday & Wednesday: 12:30 - 5

Thursday - Saturday: 10 - 5
Sunday: 12:30 - 5 and by appointment
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Indigo Artist Studio, Monotype Demo, 6/27

Indigo Artist Studio presents tiny framed and unframed oil landscapes as well as bold abstract paintings by Lillian Coolidge and a large selection of monotypes and mixed media created by Mary Arthur Pollak. The ArtWalk featured event will be a demonstration of monotype printmaking methods from 2-3 pm by Ipswich artist, Mary Pollak. The demo will include a variety of techniques including additive, subtractive, stencils and chine colle’.

The studio is open from 11am through 7pm on Saturday, June 27 and is located at 53 Middle St., Newburyport (just past Fair St.) The studio open house is part of the Newburyport ArtWalk, stop #3. The public is invited throughout the day and snacks and drinks will be served during ArtWalk hours from 3-7pm.

New Works by Rodney Wood

Now Showing at
The Churchill Gallery

The paintings of New Mexican artist Rodney Wood can be simultaneously beguiling and provocative. His dramatic works, both figurative and still life are sometimes described as Symbolic/Magic Realism or Emotional Realism. They provide the viewer an unexpected opportunity to discover something about himself or the world around him.

“ My paintings seek to explore human emotion. Simply put, they are paintings about feelings.”

Rodney’s remarkable anthropomorphic series fascinates with its unlikely juxtapositions. In Paramour, an elegant zebra waits patiently on a Victorian sofa. The Hedonists depict three flamingoes bathing in a claw-footed tub & in The Maestro, an aristocratic lion sits proudly atop a grand piano.

Fascinated by mythology, the cross-cultural role of symbols and by metaphor, Rodney also draws upon his rich dream life in his creative process. With a remarkable technique that recalls that of the great Flemish Masters, Rodney has created a collection which is at once, timeless and cutting edge.

Representing several dozen exceptional artists from across the United States, The Churchill Gallery presents a superior collection of original paintings and sculpture. We offer a broad range of landscape, still life and figurative paintings, and an expanding portfolio of contemporary Fine Art.

Gallery Hours

Monday - Wednesday: 12:30 - 5

Thursday - Saturday: 10 - 5

Sunday: 12:30 - 5 and by appointment

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Recognized as a “Destination” for exceptional fine art

The Walsingham Gallery
is committed to offering artistic excellence in its diverse original collection

"Coastal Scapes"

March 28 through May 16

Featuring

Ronald Tinney, Robert Bolster and Jack Neubauer

The New England "Coastal Scape"… Etched and softened by the sea, is transcended by three outstanding Walsingham artists, whose enduring oils embody the tranquility, beauty and serenity they seek.

Also on view:
New work from our current roster of artists including Gary Korlin, Lisa Noonis, Caleb Stone and Stan Moeller. We offer on site design consulting services and convenient payment plans that make collecting fine art a true pleasure. Centrally located on the waterfront at 47 Merrimac Street, Newburyport.

Gallery Hours:

Monday 10-5pm, Tuesday & Wednesday by appointment,

Thursday through Saturday 10-6pm, Sunday 12-5pm

www.TheWalsinghamGallery.com . 978-499-4411

Connor Summers Gallery: April for Animals

April for Animals month at the Connor Summers gallery features new paintings by Cathy Connor with animals both wild and domestic as the subject matter.

April is "prevention of cruelty to animals month nationwide, and a percentage of proceeds from the sale of these paintings will be donated to the ASPCA.

The Connor Summers Gallery is located on 48 Market St. in Newburyport, MA www.connorsummers.com

First ArtWalk of 2009 is Saturday, April 4

April ArtWalk, Saturday April 4, 2009
Gallery Receptions 3 – 7 pm

Don’t miss Newburyport’s first Artwalk of the season on Saturday, April 4, 2009! 13 galleries will be participating in this popular event, featuring receptions from 3 – 7 pm. Stroll through downtown, enjoy a glass of wine and delight in an evening which celebrates the magic of the visual arts!

For more information, please visit the Newburyport ArtWalk’s website @ http://www.newburyportartwalk.com and our new blog @ http://artwalknewburyport.blogspot.com

Participating Galleries:

1. Bridge Gallery, One Water St
2. Chameleon, 18 Liberty St
3. Connor Summers Gallery, 48 Market St
4. Firehouse Center for the Arts, Market Sq
5. Indigo Artists’ Studio, 53 Middle St
6. Lepore Fine Arts, 58 Merrimac St
7. Nantucket Stock Exchange Too, 117 Water
8. Newburyport Art Association, 65 Water St
9. Sisters We Three, 57 Pleasant St
10. Somersby’s Landing Sculpture Park, Waterfront Park
11. The Churchill Gallery, 6 Inn St
12. The Walsingham Gallery, 47 Merrimac St
13. Valerie’s Gallery, 26 State St


Here are a few of the highlights of the April 4 ArtWalk:


1. Bridge Gallery, 1R Water St. features emerging artist, Kristine Picard-Driscoll during the month of April. The public is invited to a reception in the artist’s honor on Saturday, April 4 from 4-7 pm Musicians Donna Ricci and Ed Cassazza will play classical guitar for the event which coincides with Newburyport’s spring ArtWalk. Picard-Driscoll holds a Bachelor of Art Degree in Visual arts from Bradford College. Predominately an oil painter, she also works in pastel. Her work exudes a simple charm and strong sense of place. A resident of Plaistow, NH, she has recently joined Bridge Gallery, a cooperative of local and regional artists. Gallery Hours: Noon – six daily, except Tuesdays and Wednesdays 978-462-2740
www.bridgegallerynewburyport.com

2. Chameleon, 18 Liberty St, | is an ever-changing collection of fine art, jewelry, objects and whimsy. Join us in welcoming a few new artists to the gallery: Brian Brogan, Sara Demrow-Dent, Scott Gruppe, Erika Marquardt, Steve Negron, Lee Rowan and Susan Sanford. 978-463-7623 www.chameleonarts.com

3. Indigo Artists Studio, 53 Middle St | Landscapes on the Edge" is the theme for the first ArtWalk of the year. The monotypes of Mary Arthur Pollak and oils of Lillian M. Coolidge will be on exhibit. Landscapes from mini jewel-like oils and vibrant patterns of minerals and stones and monotypes including triptych waterscapes and mixed media encaustics will be featured. Wine and cheese and the studio artists will be welcoming guests to Indigo Artist Studio from 11am to 7 pm on Saturday, April 4. 978-500-0564 www.indigoartstudio.com

4. Newburyport Art Association, 65 Water Street, Presents the 11th Annual Budding Artist Show, an exhibit of local Junior High and high School Students in the Sargent and Hartson Galleries. Awards will be announced at 4:00pm. Member Daniel Horne exhibits his Oil paintings as the NAA Featured artist in the Laura Coombs Hills Gallery. 978-465-8769 www.newburyportart.org

5. Sisters We Three, 57 Pleasant St: an artisan shop which carries an eclectic mix of fine art and handmade goods from all over New England. 978-462-4500 www.wesistersthree.com

6. The Churchill Gallery, 6 Inn Street: Spring Artwalk features new work by gallery artists, and welcomes artists Mary Alayne Thomas and Rodney Woods. Mary’s eloquent watercolor and encaustic works are inspired by 19th century illustrations. Rodney's timeless figurative works, sometimes described as Symbolic/Magic Realism or Emotional Realism, “offer the spectator an unexpected opportunity to discover something about themselves or the world around them.” Gallery Hours: Monday & Tuesday: 12:30 – 5, Wednesday – Saturday: 10 – 5, Sunday: 12:30 – 5 978-462-9891 www.thechurchillgallery.com

7. Valerie's Gallery. 26 State St | "Matthew Smith: Then and Now" -- Rare, earlier works by printmaker Matthew Smith, some of which depict whales with swirling waters and aurora borealis skies, will be featured. Matthew will also be at the gallery introducing his newest works as part of this show which runs through April. 978-499-8444 www.valeriesgalleries.com

Matthew Smith, printmaker "Then and Now" at Valerie's Gallery

For the first ArtWalk, Valerie's Gallery will present "Matthew Smith: Then and Now" -- Rare, earlier works by printmaker Matthew Smith, some of which depict whales with swirling waters and aurora borealis skies, will be featured. Matthew will also be at the gallery introducing his newest works as part of this show which runs through April.

The Churchill Gallery welcomes John Reynolds – March 2009

We are delighted to introduce Indiana painter John Reynolds to our roster of national talent. An architect by training, John decided to pursue his passion for painting – studying with noted American impressionist C.W. Mundy, as well as studying and teaching at the Indianapolis Art Center. Originally a portrait painter, John transferred his keen observation skills to the subject of farm animals, describing them firsthand in a painterly technique. His beautifully rendered compositions are imbued with a serene and poetic atmosphere.

His lyrical works are on display in our Entry Gallery for the month of March. His work may also be seen on our website:

www.thechurchillgallery.com.

Mary Arthur Pollak at Indigo Artist Studio


Upcoming Shows for Indigo Artist Studio
and Mary Arthur Pollak

Newburyport ArtWalk
April 4, 3-7pm
indigo Artist Studio (hours 11am-7pm)
53 Middle St., Newburyport, MA

Hourglass Gift Gallery
Featured Artist, Month of March
Melrose, MA
www.hourglassgiftgallery.com

Newburyport Art Association
Winter Juried Show
March 6-29

Monotype Guild of New England
Juried Show
March 31-May 1
Reception, April 4, 2-5pm
25 Exchange St., Lynn, MA

Sisters We Three

Welcome to Sisters We Three at 57 Pleasant Street, owned by sisters Cathy Sweasey, Jan Morgan and Ann Baldwin. The exciting new space is an artisan shop carrying an ecletic mix of fine art and handmade goods from all over New England. Opening day is April 4, the same night as the first ArtWalk.

First ArtWalk is April 4

Mark your calendars for the first ArtWalk for 2009. It's been awhile since the last ArtWalk event in October. Come see what's new and different in the Newburyport galleries.

New artist at Valerie's Gallery

We're excited to introduce artist Rachel Wilcox. Rachel is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design and paints regularly from her home studio in Newburyport. She loves living in Newburyport and walks around town daily. Her paintings are richly colored works of out-of-the-ordinary Newburyort neighborhoods. To see more of Rachel's paintings, please visit our website shortly. To see some of Rachel's beautiful illustrations, please also visit her website http://www.raewilcox.com/.