Gwyn McAllister
Max Decker does his chores
When artist and musician Max Decker was looking for the perfect denim jacket — something sturdy and practical — he decided the best approach...
On tap at the M.V. Playhouse
Need a little entertainment in the off-season? The Martha's Vineyard Playhouse keeps its doors open all winter long to bring Vineyarders a variety of...
Motion pictures
The month of January is dedicated to dance at the Pathways Gathering Space in Chilmark. On Jan. 11 and 12, the arts organization will...
Photojournalist Allen Green has an eye for good stories and photos
As a photojournalist Allen Green spent a lifetime traveling around the world, documenting moments in history. His work has appeared in numerous prestigious journals...
2019 Art on the Vineyard
New artists, new galleries, established artists exploring new directions — 2019 was an exciting year in the Martha's Vineyard art scene. From the dozens...
The year in entertainment 2019
As always, Vineyarders and visitors were kept hopping from venue to venue this past year to catch a wide variety of options in theater,...
Dynamic duo
Husband and wife Isaiah Phillips and Claire Phelan are both true DIY types, and both are committed to taking sustainability to heart. Phillips uses...
Events abound at Christmas in Edgartown
When the snow starts to fall over the winter quiet towns and villages of Martha's Vineyard, one can almost imagine walking the streets of...
Gift of Art: An Island Art Show at the Carnegie
If you haven't yet made a visit to the Carnegie in Edgartown, now is the time. During the annual Christmas in Edgartown celebration, the...
Sargent Gallery spotlight
Felicia Murray, one of the photographers spotlighted in Sargent Gallery's current exhibition, refers to herself as an intuitive photographer. “In my experience, photographing is instinctual,”...
Natural world
The driving force behind much of artist Jannette Vanderhoop's work is a desire to educate people to respect nature through art. “I have always...
Happy holidays from Featherstone
For 20 years, the Featherstone Center for the Arts has wrapped up its yearlong programming with the Holiday Gift Show — an event that...
Beautiful, and affordable, artwork in annual ‘Small Wonders’ show
Every year Louisa Gould gifts her loyal followers with a show featuring more affordable works by some of her most popular artists. The “Small...
Pathways gives us the arts in the off-season
PathwaysARTS kicks off their 10th anniversary of off-season programming with a November lineup featuring past recipients of M.V. Cultural Council grants. The Pathways Gathering...
Off-season at the Yard
You can always count on the Yard to bring some much-needed excitement to the Vineyard off-season. This year is no exception, as the Chilmark-based...
Nightfall on the water at Christina Gallery
The work of one of America's premier maritime artists can be found at the Christina Gallery in Edgartown. William R. Davis' historically accurate oil...
Art of environmental stewardship at Sargent Gallery
If you haven't made a trip up-Island to the Sargent Gallery this year, now is the time. Over the Columbus Day weekend, gallery owner...
Sacred spaces captured in Michael Stimola’s photographs
During the month of October, photographer Michael Stimola will exhibit a series of photos at the Martha's Vineyard Playhouse which showcase a subject that...
Snapping a snapper
Lisa Vanderhoop has been photographing dogs for most of her professional career, so it's not surprising that she’s captured more than a few funny...
Billy Hoff’s inscrutable images
“I'm kind of an escapist,” said artist Billy Hoff. “I usually try to keep as far away from reality as possible.” Of course, he's...