ATTENTION ARTISTS!

---SPACES AVAILABLE FOR AUGUST 15 AND SEPTEMBER 19---
The Block Party has a number of spaces available for artists to show their work and demonstrate if they would like.
THERE IS NO CHARGE OR FEE FOR THESE SPACES!
First come, first served.
Call Joe Ciaramitaro at 978-815-5595

Downtown Block Party

6:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Main Street Gloucester

from Pleasant Street to Washington Street

More than 3000 People Came Out to Enjoy

Our City and Each Other for our 2008 Block Parties

* Dine Al Fresco (make reservations now)
* Be Part of A Great Community Event
* Music by Great Local Musicians
* Enjoy local art
* See a spectacular slide show from local photographers

Marine Painting with Charles Gruppe available in e-Format

$10
SPECIAL PRICE!

The distinguished artist Charles Gruppé, has made his new book, Marine Painting with Charles Gruppé: Boats & Harbors, available in e-format. You can purchase it on his web site. At $10 it is quite a bargain!

MARINE PAINTING WITH CHARLES GRUPPÉ: BOATS & HARBORS eBook in PDF format available for instant download: $10 Charles Gruppé shares his distinctive technique for painting boats and harbor scenes with additional photographs and expanded commentry. This book is an updated and version of his Scene Painting which is only available in paperback.
Charles C. Gruppé Contact: May thru November call 1-207-832-5338 in Maine (please note that this is a new phone number.) December thru April call 1-772-569-0844 in Florida

Rocky Neck Gallery Accepting Applications

Rocky Neck Gallery Accepting Applications

The Rocky Neck Gallery, (formerly the Bryan), an artist's co-operative at 53 Rocky Neck Ave., is accepting applications from artists in all media for the summer season (May 22 to October 12). Artists interested in joining must submit an application by May 1 and three original pieces of work for jurying on May 16. More information and applications are available at www.rockyneckartcolony.org or by contacting Susan Hersheyat pigeonhill@gmail.com.

Call to Artists!

2009 Manchester Arts Festival
Call for Artists

Dear Artist/Artisan... As I write this letter, snow is piled up, and the thought of organizing a Summer Arts festival seems a bit bizarre. The truth is, warmer days are on their way... really... I promise. Because organizing a successful event takes a good amount of planning and logistics, I am sending this letter out now, to invite you to apply to participate in the Manchester Arts Festival which will take place on Saturday July 25th, 2009 in the downtown of Manchester-by-the-Sea. All applications are reviewed, and the work approved by a jury panel. We have great hopes for this year's event, with diverse live entertainment, children's activities and a comprehensive advertising plan to draw from a large regional pool. We will also be featuring a "plein air" fresh paint contest with generous cash prizes (details to follow). As you may have heard, last year's festival was hugely successful, and took place on a picture perfect, New England Summer day. The streets of Manchester-by-the-Sea were crowded with hundreds of happy people enjoying the beautiful day as well as the fine works, crafts and wares. The scenic parks with views of the harbor, the streets and common were bustling with Artists, patrons and browsers, and music filled the air. The many letters and emails we received (as well as letters-to-the-editor featured in local newspapers) following the day, communicated unanimous appreciation for the event from visitors, locals and exhibitors alike. We hope you will add the Manchester Arts Festival to your busy Summer calendar. This will be a one day event. This year a boxed lunch menu (application page 4) has been added for your convenience. Thanks to Chris Shea and The Landing Restaurant, we will be taking orders for, then delivering to your display area, a fresh boxed lunch during the event, if you so desire. Boxed lunches will be ten dollars each. As in the past, volunteers with water and fruit will be available, and can watch your display when needed. We hope the lunches will assist in making this an enjoyable, as well as profitable, day. Please DO NOT DELAY. Though this may seem early, time passes quickly, and we have a lot of work to do in organizing this event. Additionally, please feel free to forward the MAF Application for Entry 2009.pdf to any artists/artisans you feel would be good additions to our event. We anticipate adding approximately 35 quality entrants to the current offerings. Please call or email with any questions regarding the details. Sincerely, Chuck Hayback Co-Chair Manchester Arts Festival Nor'east Frameworks 978-525-3322 DOWNLOAD AN APPLICATION

seARTS is a coalition of artists, art lovers, cultural institutions, businesses, and municipal organizations, all working together to improve the economic base for the arts and the larger Cape Ann community. seARTS is funded through grants from the Mass Cultural Council, Essex County Community Foundation, Bruce J. Anderson Foundation, its membership, and sponsors.

NSAA 2009 Workshops for Adults & Youth: Register & Pay Online!

2009 Workshops for Adults, Teens, & Kids
Now you can Register & Pay Online!

The 2009 Workshop Schedule for the North Shore Arts association is now online. This year for the first time you may register and pay online using Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, bank cards, or PayPal! The schedule for adults includes workshops by Carolyn Jundzilo, Paul George, Dennis Poirier, Barbara Donnelly, David Curtis, Charles Gruppé, John Caggiano, Frank Federico and more. Visit the Adult Workshops page for a list of instructors, subject matter, information, etc. The schedule for youths includes workshops with David Curtis, Ken Knowles, and Liné Tutweiler. Visit the Youth Workshops page for a list of instructors, subject matter, information, etc. It is time or renew membership or join if you are not a member. This can also be done online by associates, patrons, and renewing artist members (only artist members who have already been juried-in may renew online). Visit the Membership page for more information.

Beacon Hill Art Walk --- Opportunities for Artists

19th Annual Beacon Hill Art Walk
2009 Artist Application
www.beaconhillartwalk.org

We are happy to inform you that the 19th Annual Beacon Hill Art Walk will take place rain or shine on Sunday, June 7, 2009 from noon to 6:00 p.m. throughout the nooks and crannies of Beacon Hill's North Slope. Residents open up their private gardens, alleyways, and courtyards and allow artists to display and sell their artwork. It is a chance for visitors to tour the private spaces of Beacon Hill while viewing original artwork. Thousands of people attend each year. It is a free popular event in the neighborhood, with a festive atmosphere and volunteer musicians playing in various gardens during the event.


The Art Walk usually has around 100 participating artists, and we expect to add some new gardens this year and accept additional artists. We hope you will participate by displaying and selling your original artwork. As we did last year, we have reserved several indoor locations that will be ready to accept artists in case of rain. We hope, however, that the day will be bright and sunny.


APPLY TODAY (VIA EMAIL)

Continuing the Beacon Hill Art Walk efforts to be environmentally conscious, we're going as paperless as possible at this time. To apply, please fill out electronically the attached application (Word format), type your name and date the waiver, save and sent it as an attachment to info@beaconhillartwalk.org. The entry fee remains $50.00. Please send as soon as possible a check payable to Beacon Hill Civic Association to Beacon Hill Art Walk c/o The BHCA, 74 Joy Street, Boston, MA 02114. Reference your full-name name and "Art Walk" in the memo. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Once we receive your payment your application will be processed. When it is accepted, usually within a couple weeks, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions on how to submit photos of your work and a short bio to include in our web site. Space assignments will ONLY be confirmed one week prior to the event. You will then receive an email with your space assignment and instructions for the day of the walk. Space assignments and set up information will be posted on our website at the same time.



IMPORTANT RULES / INFORMATION

All artwork MUST be original and handmade by you. No crafts, no jewelry. No mass produced versions of your art will be accepted (this rule holds for photography as well). No prints, giclees, or reproductions. No note cards of any kind.
New Artists will be accepted based on available locations and availability in their medium and subject matter. The number of photographers will be limited, and accepted based on the date application is received, type of photography, type of process and subject matter. This applies to returning photographers as well as new applicants, and this number will include mixed-media artists who manipulate photographs, whether digitally or manually. Photographers must describe their process.
There is a limited availability of spaces able to accommodate 10x10 tents and those will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. The same rule applies for spaces with fences to hang art work from. No guarantees can be offered in space assignments until the week before the event. No tents, tables, chairs, etc, will be provided. Setups are full responsibility of the artists.



SPREAD THE WORD...

We ask you to spread the word among your artist friends about this event. If they would like to participate, they can log onto www.beaconhillartwalk.org and download an application. Remember that this show is for artists with original work, not crafts people. Also, please spread the word about the Art Walk to the art lovers you know. We are also on the lookout for volunteers on the day of the Art Walk, and for committee members to help organize the event. Spread the word...

Cape Ann is Calling