Leaping for love at Featherstone’s exhibit
“We are very near to greatness: one step and we are safe; can we not take the leap?” —Ralph Waldo Emerson
It’s February, and love is in the air. But this year, Featherstone Center for...
Charly Palmer creates stamp for Black Heritage series
Internationally acclaimed artist Charly Palmer, whose work is currently featured at the Oak Bluffs library, is known for his portraits of both notable African Americans and empowering images of Black men, women, and children.
It's...
Artist Jennifer Rapuano juggles art and books
If you’ve ever been to one of Jennifer Rapuano’s monthly adult or children’s drop-in craft workshops at the Vineyard Haven library, you know she is a woman of many creative talents. She is the...
Denys Wortman’s view from above at M.V. Playhouse
Denys Wortman gives us a rare perspective of this place we call home — specifically, from up high. His current exhibit, “View from Above,” at the Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse, is an alluring array of...
Jewelry Makers: A little sparkle
The Island is known for summoning creatives. We’re surrounded by musicians, writers, dancers, actors, photographers, comedians, and visual artists who work in a variety of mediums. Recently, I had the pleasure of meeting with...
Two artists, one show at Pathways
A new exhibit at Pathways pairs two artists from different generations whose work, though vastly different, complements the other well.
Paul Lazes has been creating art since his days studying at the California Institute of...
Making ‘Connections’ at the Feldman Family Artspace
Hillary Noyes-Keene has a stunning eye, and her large photographs are on display at the Feldman Family Artspace, curated by Featherstone Center for the Arts at the Martha’s Vineyard Film Center. Her show, “Connections,”...
An artist who makes time for everything
The abundance of artistic talent on the Island is always amazing when we stop a minute to think about it. It’s come more to light in our office as we’ve realized that one of...
Bridge Over Untroubled Waters
The artist, Liz Coogan, says, “I love this connection between Vineyard Haven and Oak Bluffs. My granddaughters count the pigeons on the bridge house, and marvel at how each pigeon is unique. This watercolor...
The visual arts in review
It was a blockbuster year for art in 2023. Just comb through the many archived articles, and you will see that each week offered wonderful new visual experiences. I've tried to capture just a...
Emily Davis’ ‘Ecology Through an Artist’s Lens’ on exhibit
The inspired artist Emily Davis has given us a plethora of captivating leaf art spanning the past four years in her exhibit “Ecology Through an Artist's Lens,” at the Oak Bluffs library through the...
Photography in motion at the Playhouse
Robin Gottesman clearly has an eclectic eye for color, light, motion — and subject matter. Her solo exhibit at the Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse is a delightful mix that reflects her impressive talent.
Gottesman began as...
Photographer Michael Johnson returns for the holidays
Take the narrow path off Main Street in Vineyard Haven between Claudia’s Jewelry and Soft as a Grape to the Michael Johnson Photo Gallery, to imbibe the holiday spirit. Happily, after 29 years, the...
Dick Iacovello’s ‘ecletric’ work at Miner Family Gallery
Dick Iacovello’s art doesn't seem to fit into a specific category. He’s a painter, sure, but also a photographer, a mixed-media artist, and a natural storyteller. As with many artists, his work changes over...
Fall colors on exhibit at Louisa Gould Gallery
You'll find lots of gold and russet tones in the latest exhibit at the Louisa Gould Gallery. The show, titled “Colors of Fall,” showcases work by a variety of artists whose palette leans toward...
The art of shopping
Among the dozens of items on offer at the Featherstone Holiday Gift Show — from ceramics and knitwear to jewelry and ornaments — you'll also find works of art by a number of different...
Creative crèches
“No Room at the Inn” is a display of crèches that will be part of Christmas in Edgartown, and will benefit Habitat for Humanity of Martha’s Vineyard. For the third year, 40 crèches will...
Collages and paintings by Bruce MacNelly at Pathways
Artist and architect Bruce MacNelly has a somewhat different way of looking at process. He works in both collage and painting, with the former often informing the latter. For his collage work, MacNelly takes...
Micah Thanhauser is all fired up
Micah Thanhauser of Merry Farm Pottery recently saw a longtime dream come true when he was finally, after five years of planning, able to install a wood-fired kiln. Previously Merry Farm pieces were all...
A combined exhibit for Katy Upson and Judith Drew Schubert
You are in for a double treat with the new exhibit of work by Katy Upson and Judith Drew Schubert at the Feldman Family Artspace in Martha’s Vineyard Film Center, curated by Featherstone Center...