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This
Week In Art
August 4, 2005
In this week’s
Calendar, and throughout July and August, look here for clips on current
art exhibits and upcoming receptions and shows. All content is solely
provided by advertisers in ART, which is available at participating
galleries, visitor centers, inns, and on the boats. For more comprehensive
listings, see Art Events at a Glance.
Wonders of Murano
Italy’s island of Murano isn’t the only place to see fascinating glasswork and exquisite designs and sculptures. Martha’s Vineyard Glassworks has many treasures to behold and this week will host internationally acclaimed Dino Rosin and his "Works in Calcedonia." His glass sculptures, which will be on view through Aug. 20, are known for their striking striations of color and unpredictable beauty, unique to his studio in (yes) Murano. An artist’s reception will be held this Sunday from 5 to 7 pm at 683 State Road in West Tisbury. 508-693-6026.
Island favorite at Eisenhauer
Long-time Island painter Bill McLane will debut his newest collection of work at Eisenhauer Gallery this weekend. Stop by on Sunday, Aug. 7, from 6 to 8 pm to see his landscapes, still lifes, and figurative paintings, which will be on view through August. Eisenhauer Gallery is at 38 N. Water Street in Edgartown. 508-627-7003.
Wine soiree at Ott Gallery
Meet artist Lanny McDowell at the wine soiree at Ott Gallery and get a sneak preview of his paintings scheduled to be exhibited on Sept. 3 at the West Tisbury Grange. Drop in on Friday, Aug. 5, between 4 and 6 pm at 1000 State Road (near the center of West Tisbury). If you absolutely have to miss this one, catch additional previews on Aug. 12, 19, and 26. 508-696-8826.
Travels with Jules
Jules Worthington is well-traveled, and his art illustrates his wanderlust. Oil paintings inspired by artist’s trips to Scotland, Ireland, Wales, England, Virgin Gorda, and New Zealand will be shown at Sovereign Bank on South Road in Chilmark, beginning with a reception on Saturday, Aug. 6, from 5 to 7 pm. The show runs through Aug. 18. 508-645-2278.
"Vineyard Summer" views
Summer resident and student at San Francisco Art Institute, Sandy Turner, brings her love of the Island and art to Forget Me Not Antiques this Sunday to share her visions of "Vineyard Summer." An artist’s reception will be held on Sunday from 5 to 7 pm at 496 State Road in West Tisbury. Her show runs through Aug. 20. 508-693-1788.
Weather in the abstract
Russell Sharon’s sparse and raw weather-inspired abstract landscapes will be featured in a show at Pik-Nik, 99 Dukes County Avenue in Oak Bluffs. The show begins with a reception on Saturday, Aug. 6, from 4 to 7 pm. 508-693-1366.
The Painter and the
potter
The semi-realist and gently abstract oils and watercolors of Leslie Baker and the porcelain and stoneware sculptural vessels of Curtis Hoard star in an exhibit at Shaw Cramer Gallery. An opening reception kicks off the show on Friday, Aug. 5, from 6 to 8 pm. The show runs through Aug. 19. Shaw Cramer is on Main Street in Vineyard Haven. 508-696-7323.
New group show
Old Sculpin Gallery in Edgartown hosts the work of four artists —Rosalie Ripaldi Shane, Ned Reade, Fred Messersmith and Mary French — this Sunday.
Celebrate "Food, Drink, and the Vineyard," watercolors "By Land and By Sea," and "Only on the Vineyard" from 6 to 8 pm at the reception. The shows will be on display for a week. Old Sculpin Gallery is at Dock Street down by the Chappy ferry. 508-627-4881.
Rocky mountain rocks
A South Sea pearl perches in the crook of a squarish ring making a pendant. Snakes of white and yellow gold are interrupted by intertwining rings of same, creating a bracelet. Tiny diamond shapes hang in and from an 18-karat white gold frame, forming chandelier earrings. And everywhere, pave diamonds peek out from unexpected places. These are just a sample of the jewelry produced by renowned Colorado designer Scott Keating, which will be shown by Optional Art. Meet the designer and view his work beginning on Friday, Aug. 5, from 10 am to 5:30 pm and continuing through Aug. 7. 508-627-5373.
Artist talk: Jon Kinzel
Jon Kinzel is a man of many talents. Besides being a fine artist, he’s also a professional dancer. Now he adds lecturer to his lexicon. Jon talks about his unique pen and ink drawings and abstracts on paper at an artist talk at Louisa Gould Gallery, 13 Beach Street Extension in Vineyard Haven on Friday, Aug. 5, from 5:30 to 6:30. There will also be a question and answer period. 508-693-7373.
Eighth annual Huichol Art Show
Huichols live in the Sierra Madre Occidental of Jalisco and Nayarit in Mexico. They create art by adhering beads or yarn onto a surface in an intricate pattern. The good news is, you don’t have to go to Mexico to access these remarkable works of art.
Aramara Gallery, at 505 State Road in West Tisbury (near up-Island Cronig’s), will present a two-day show of the Huichol’s beaded animals, masks, and yarn paintings. Drop in between noon and 5 pm on Aug. 6 or 7 and save yourself some airfare. 508-693-2196.
Critter portraits
Dragonfly Gallery continues to exhibit the fanciful animal portraits by Jain Tarnower. The show runs through Aug. 14 with a reception on Saturday, Aug. 6, from 4 to 7 pm. Dragonfly is at 91 Dukes County Avenue in Oak Bluffs. 508-693-8877.
Tom McQuade
hastings in the alley prides itself on presenting artists with an edge. Tom McQuade is no exception. His work, while inspired by the early American abstractionists is deeply experiential. Take a trip to the esoteric beginning with a reception on Saturday, Aug. 6, from 6 to 8 pm. hastings in the alley is at Harbor Alley (behind Tsunami) in Oak Bluffs. McQuade’s show runs through Aug. 12. 508-693-7444.
Black and white and wet
Ray Prosser is a painter who combines his knowledge of yachting and maritime history to create dramatic watercolors. John Breckenridge captures the silent beauty of the Island in black and white photographs. Experience the art of both at Cousen Rose Gallery, 71 Upper Circuit Avenue in Oak Bluffs, beginning with a reception on Saturday, Aug. 6, from 7 to 9 pm. The show runs through Aug. 12. 508-693-6656.
Art Events at
a Glance
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 4
Christine Alesch, Debra M. Gaines: Vineyard Artisans Fair 10 am–2 pm, Grange Hall, State Rd., West Tisbury. Oil paintings, fine art photography, watercolors, ceramics and paintings.
Guy Webster: Artist Talk 8 pm, Chilmark Community Center, South Rd., Chilmark. Insider’s view of show and music business; photography.
Roberta Gross (Ongoing) Recent paintings at Chilmark library; show continues through Aug. 13.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 5
Scott Keating 10 am–5:30 pm, Optional Art, 7 Winter St., Edgartown. Renowned Colorado designer exhibits internationally acclaimed contemporary classic designs. Through Aug. 7. 508-627-5373.
Wine Soiree at Ott Gallery 4–6 pm, 1000 State Rd. (near the center of West Tisbury). Preview of Lanny McDowell’s paintings to be exhibited on Sept. 3 at the West Tisbury Grange. Also Aug. 12, 19, 26. 508-696-8826.
Richard Lee Open House: 4–8 pm, 34-B Main St., Vineyard Haven. New work.
Artist Talk: Jon Kinzel 5:30–6:30 pm, Louisa Gould Gallery, 13 Beach St. Ext., Vineyard Haven. 508-693-7373.
Leslie Baker, Curtis Hoard Reception: 6–8 pm, Shaw Cramer Gallery, Main St., Vineyard Haven. Landscape watercolors and oils and porcelain vessels. Through Aug. 19. 508-696-7323.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 6
L.A. Brown, Ripley Odell, Debra M. Gaines: Chilmark Flea Market 8:30 am–2 pm, off Middle Rd., one mile east of Beetlebung Corner. Fine art photography, ceramics and paintings.
Eighth Annual Huichol Art Show noon–5 pm, Aramara Gallery, 505 State Rd., West Tisbury (near up-Island Cronig’s) Collection of Mexican art: intricate, beaded animals, masks, and yarn paintings. Continues Aug. 7. 508-693-2196.
Millie Briggs, Victor Pisini Reception: 4–6 pm, MVCVA/Firehouse Gallery, Dukes County Ave., Oak Bluffs. Watercolors, oils, pastels, and prints. Through Aug. 12. 508-693-9025.
Jain Tarnower Reception: 4–7 pm, Dragonfly Gallery, 91 Dukes County Ave., Oak Bluffs. Animal portraiture. Featured through Aug. 14. 508-693-8877.
Russell Sharon Reception: 4–7 pm, Pik-Nik, 99 Dukes County Ave., Oak Bluffs. Oil paintings. 508-693-1366.
Jules Worthington Reception: 5–7 pm, Sovereign Bank, South Rd., Chilmark. Oil paintings inspired by artist’s travels to Scotland, Ireland, Wales, England, Virgin Gorda, and New Zealand. Through Aug. 18. 508-645-2278.
Tom McQuade Reception: 6–8 pm, hastings in the alley, Harbor Alley (behind Tsunami), Oak Bluffs. Abstract paintings. Through Aug. 12. 508-693-7444.
John Breckenridge, Ray Prosser Reception: 7–9 pm, Cousen Rose Gallery, 71 Upper Circuit Ave., Oak Bluffs. Black and white photographs and maritime watercolors. Through Aug. 12. 508-693-6656.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 7
Christine Alesch, Debra M. Gaines: Vineyard Artisans Fair 10 am–2 pm, Grange Hall, State Rd., West Tisbury. Oil paintings, fine art photography, watercolors. Also Thurs.
Dino Rosin Reception: 5–7 pm, M.V. Glassworks, 683 State Rd., West Tisbury. "Works in Calcedonia,” internationally acclaimed glass sculptures. Through Aug. 20. 508-693-6026
Sandy Turner Reception: 5–7 pm, Forget Me Not Antiques, 496 State Rd., West Tisbury. "Vineyard Summer,” oil paintings on canvas. Through Aug. 20. 508-693-1788.
Mary Sipp-Green, David Wallis, Scott Terry Reception: 5–7 pm, Granary Gallery, 636 Old County Rd., West Tisbury. New works in oil and watercolor; still lifes and Island scenes. Through Aug. 20. 508-693-0455.
Bill McLane Reception: 6–8 pm, Eisenhauer Gallery, 38 N. Water St., Edgartown. New landscapes, still lifes, and figurative paintings. Through Aug. 508-627-7003
Rosalie Ripaldi Shane, Ned Reade, Fred Messersmith, Mary French Reception: 6–8 pm, Old Sculpin Gallery, Dock St., Edgartown. "Food, Drink, and the Vineyard;” watercolors; "Only on the Vineyard;” and "By Land and By Sea.” Featured Aug. 6–12. 508-627-4881.
MONDAY, AUGUST 8
Two Paper-making Workshops Wet and Wild Basics, 9 am–noon; Wet Fiber Design, 1–4 pm, Seastone Papers Studio, Christiantown Rd., West Tisbury. $65 each. Preregister: 508-693-5786.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 9
Pulp Painting 10 am–3 pm, Seastone Papers Studio, Christiantown Rd., West Tisbury. $85 each. Preregister: 508-693-5786.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10
L.A. Brown Ripley Odell: Debra M. Gaines Chilmark Flea Market 8:30 am–2 pm, off Middle Rd., one mile east of Beetlebung Corner. Fine art photography. Also Sat.
Pulp Book Art 10 am–3 pm, Seastone Papers Studio, Christiantown Rd., West Tisbury. $85 each. Preregister: 508-693-5786.
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