Art at the Gafney

The art drop-off is Tuesday June 30th between 9:30 and 10:30 am for the Gafney fundraiser. A $10. participation fee to cover reception costs is payable when you deliver your art.

The opening reception will be on Wednesday July 1st from 4 pm until 7 pm at the Gafney Library.

Raffle tickets to win original art donated by 38 local artists are $1.00 each or six for $5.00. Participating artists are: Peter Abate, Madelyn Albee, George Bent, Marion Blomster, Roy Blomster, Chris Bozuwa, Barbara Bradley, Judy Brenner, Peggy Brewster, Joyce Carnavale, Keith Carnevale, Kevin Carnavale, Valerie Shurer Christle, Mable Doyle, Peggy Farrell, Ginny Fluet, J. P. Goodwin, Jessica Grabowski, Beverly Grant, David Haldeman, Daydre Hamilton, Ron Harrison, Marie Hebb, John Hildebrandt, Charles Kartsonis, Bruce Levis, Anita Muise, Jennifer Murphy, Mikel O'Brien, Daniel Paulding, Shawn Pelech, Dawn Rancourt, Norman Royle, Glen Segedy, Sharon Theiling, Phil Twombley, Corina Willet, and Ruth Willet.

The raffle drawing and "Chocolate Reception" will be on Wednesday July 29th from 4 pm until 7 pm at the Gafney Library. Contact the library at 603-522-3401 for more information.

June Artists at the Gafney

Oil paintings and pastels by Mabel Doyle, and photography by Mikel O'Brien are on display at the Gafney Library, 14 High Street in Sanbornville, New Hampshire. Pictured above is "Autumn Leaves" by Mabel Doyle.

All are invited to meet the artists at a reception to be held Thursday June 18th from 5 pm until 7 pm. Light refreshments will be served. Art may also be viewed during library hours (Tues. & Thurs. 1-7:30 pm; Wed. & Fri. 10-Noon; Saturday 9-2) through June 27, 2009.

For more information, visit Mikel O'Brien's website, which features a lovely slide-show of her photographs.

Lyric Photos Of New England Doors

Photographer Beth Hoffer's latest project is the creation of a series of posters that feature her lovely photographs of doors. Now available are: Doors of New England (shown above) and Doors of Holliston.

Beth will be participating in the Natick Art Walk on Thursday July 16th and August 20th. View her solo exhibit during July and August at Crazy Jayne's Ice Cream Emporium which is located at 29 Main Street in Natick, Massachusetts.

Contact the artist by phone at 508-404-3337 or by email. To view more of Beth's photography visit her Lyric Photos website.

Peter Abate's Art & Antiques

Peter Abate has always been inspired by his love of architecture and design. He works with watercolor and ink in a variety of subjects and styles. Recently he has been working with geometric/abstract designs re-visiting his earlier appreciation of detail and line, while exploring new directions with composition, color and form.

Living in Maine since 1999 has had a profound effect on the direction of his art and related interests. Peter’s work is his diary. Every piece represents a significant moment and its influence. The artist developed his early skills under the direction of Ruth Sparks of Lynn, Massachusetts, and then later at Franconia College in New Hampshire. He has also worked with Winchester, Massachusetts painter Mary Ellen Conway.

Although Peter is known for his watercolors, a popular favorite is his fascinating collaged assemblage mixing vintage magazine advertisements with antique hardware:

Peter Abate is originally from Lynn, Massachusetts and now resides in West Newfield, Maine. In addition to painting and curating all of The Art Group's shows, Peter collects antiques and architectural salvage. His barn is full of amazing stuff! Check out his web site to see more. . .

Paintings by Ron Harrison Honored

Ron Harrison was honored by U.S. Coast Guard's First District at ceremonies at the Hospital Point Lighthouse in Beverly, Massachusetts which is the official residence of the Admiral. The honor was for his watercolor painting of the lighthouse which now becomes the permanent property of the residence. Ron is an official U.S. Coast Guard artist.

Ron also won the prestigious Lucy Clark Winant ribbon at the Swampscott Art Association's spring show at Marian Court College for his watercolor, "Still Sleepy." Ron has won ribbons at the last three Marian Court shows.

Pictured above is Ron's watercolor titled "Hospital Point Lighthouse."

Random Acts of Photography

The photography of brothers Keith and Kevin Carnevale will be on display at the Ossipee Public Library in Ossipee, New Hampshire during the month of May 2009. Contact Kevin for more information.

Willowbrook "Art for the Barn" Show

The Durgin Barns are the centerpiece of historic Willowbrook Museum in Newfield Maine. The barns date from the mid 1800’s and are on the National Register of Historic Places. The barns have served many purposes over the years including a public livery stable and grain store. The barns also played a vital community role where dances, lodge meetings, traveling shows, theatre and church suppers were held. The “Art for the Barn” fundraiser effort hopes to raise money to help with planned restoration projects, while highlighting the beauty and architecture of barns through various art mediums.

A juried art show will be held throughtout July, August, and September 2009. Artists of all ages producing work in all mediums are invited to submit. Each work must focus on "The Barn" as a theme. More information>