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SUMMARY:Portrait of Nature – Melanie Zibit & Zen Saito
DESCRIPTION:  \n“Sunlight” by Melanie Zibit\nGallery Sitka announces the exhibition “Portrait of Nature” by sculptor Melanie Zibit and artist/photographer Zen Saito. The public is invited to the free opening reception on Sunday\, May 5 from 2:30-4:30pm; Saito and Zibit will be in attendance. The show will be displayed through June 5. \nSculptor and Shirley Massachusetts resident\, Melanie Zibit learned to carve in the marble workshops of Carrara\, Italy. Her passion for creating sculpture started as an undergraduate and then grew in her 20s to working with artists in rural Maine and in New York City. Zibit carves at the Vermont Carving Studio and Sculpture Center. She gives presentations at museums\, schools\, universities\, galleries\, and arts festivals and has received commissions and exhibited in museums and galleries throughout the US. Zibit is the recipient of the 2014 and 2015 NYC Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club award and the 2015 Best Abstract in Show award from the Cape Cod Art Association. \nZibit states\, “I am inspired by ancient and modern sculptors. I use marble and bronze\, classical materials\, and components of forms found in nature to create a modern statement. Leaving elements natural or forms unfinished invites the viewer to complete the form in their mind’s eye.” \n“Sunflower” by Zen Saito\nArtist\, Japanese native\, and Fitchburg resident Zen Saito (a.k.a. Yoshiyuki Saito) grew up in a small town in Japan with a family that supported his creativity. By age 18\, Zen had moved to Tokyo to study design. At age 24 he moved to New York where he studied at The Art Students League of New York\, worked at a sculptor studio\, and exhibited his work in group and solo shows in Brooklyn and Manhattan. In 2007 Zen moved to Massachusetts and has expanded his artistic endeavors to include carpentry. \nZen shares\, “My artwork is often influenced by nature\, and often reflects the period of my life. I once wanted my artwork to carry messages to the world — but recently I have just been enjoying working with different media\, exploring and developing new skills\, opening up my freedom to challenge my creativity.” \nAdditional information can be found at Gallery Sitka. \nView the show on Artsy\nRead the PR
URL:https://gallerysitka.com/event/portrait-of-nature-melanie-zibit-zen-saito/
LOCATION:Gallery Sitka East\, 2 Shaker Road\, Suite D101\, Shirley\, MA\, 01464
CATEGORIES:Shirley,Show
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240615
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SUMMARY:James Proctor
DESCRIPTION:Artist’s Statement \n\nMy brush strokes are fast and non-deliberate. I have no predetermined result. I paint how I feel at that moment. My paintings can be enjoyed up close. Most important is to take your time and let the painting emerge for you. \nView the show on Artsy \n\n\nPlease visit the Bull Run’s website for their hours of operation. This show is in the artist’s walkway at the Bull Run through November 2024.
URL:https://gallerysitka.com/event/james-proctor/
LOCATION:Bull Run\, 215 Great Rd\, Shirley\, MA\, 01464
CATEGORIES:Bull Run,Show
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240614
DTSTAMP:20260607T044114
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SUMMARY:Art with Intention I – NAWAMA
DESCRIPTION:“My Garden\,” Yvonne Lamothe\, 14x11x2 inches\, Oils\, 2022\nGallery Sitka announces an exhibition with the National Association of Women Artists—MA Chapter called  “Art with Intention.”  The opening reception and celebration on Saturday\, May 18\, from 2 to 4 p.m. is free and open to the public. 12 Artists with 24 original art pieces will participate in the show\, and many of the artists will attend the reception. \nArtwork includes multi and mixed mediums\, such as varnish\, pigment on wood panel\, encaustic\, fiber\, acrylic\, oils\, watercolor on handmade paper\, mono-print\, and collage-print. \nThe Newport Gallery is located on the corner of Spring and Franklin Streets. The show will be displayed through June 13. \nJennifer Jean Okumura\, exhibit organizer and president of the National Association of Women Artists\, Inc. (NAWAMA)\, stated\, “Art poses a question\, and Creativity is understanding the answer. Art enhances the story and the space we live in. Our Art\, Our Story\, restores the harmonious balance in times of much-needed healing\, our new\, continuous love\, and the human spirit of hope\, and the world comes to life – a jolt of energy\, esse\, community\, and love.” \nTamar Russell Brown\, managing owner of a 20-year\, woman-owned and operated Branding/Social/WebDev Design Studio in NYC\, MA\, and RI\, Sitka Creations® LLC\, stated\, “Gallery Sitka is honored to support women in the arts. New England’s variety of amazing female artists continuously inspires our all-women team. We are thrilled to work with NAWAMA for a second year on a Spring show. We welcome the New England Chapter of NAWA to Newport!” \nAdditional information can be found at Gallery Sitka. \nView the show on Artsy\nRead the PR
URL:https://gallerysitka.com/event/art-with-intention-i-nawama/
LOCATION:Gallery Sitka South\, 227 Spring Street\, Newport\, RI\, 02840
CATEGORIES:Newport,Show
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240710
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SUMMARY:Summer's Launch – Kellie Weeks & Jeanne Borofsky
DESCRIPTION:Gallery Sitka announces the exhibition “Summer’s Launch” by artists Jeanne Borofsky and Kellie Weeks. The public is invited to the free opening reception on Friday\, June 7 from 5:30-7:30pm; there will be refreshments and live music. Featured artists\, Borofsky and Weeks\, will be in attendance. The show will be displayed through July 9. \n  \n“Blue Horizon” by Jeanne Borofsky\nJeanne Borofsky whose studio is in Groton\, MA\, holds a BFA and MFA and is internationally recognized\, with paintings\, prints\, and drawings in numerous museums and private collections. \nA practicing artist for over 50 years\, Borofsky makes art with watercolors\, oils\, encaustics\, collages\, and prints – traditional\, photographic\, encaustic and digital. Borofsky is a member of The Boston Printmakers\, the Depot Square Artists\, the Monotype Guild of New England\, and New England Wax. \nMs. Borofsky states\, “Most of my current work is encaustic collage. Encaustic – painting with hot colored beeswax and damar resin – is a medium that was used by the ancient Greeks. I love the way beeswax creates both physical and visual depth and translucency to the work – adding to the mystery and magic I’m trying to convey. Whatever I put into my art\, it always includes the joy of creation\, the love of art\, and the happiness in my ability to create it.” \n  \n“The Fall” by Kellie Weeks\nKellie Weeks\, whose studio is in Fitchburg\, received a BFA from Bradford College in 2001. After years of exploring many media\, she is now focused on painting with pigment sticks and encaustic. While using encaustics for their insurmountable quality\, depth\, and brilliancy\, Weeks also incorporates dry pigments\, metal leaf\, shellac\, and other mixed media as vehicles to develop a wide lexicon of imagery. Kellie often abstracts elements of nature and her immediate surroundings combining both elements of bold and muted colors. These dynamic compositions lend themselves to stories of relationships and transformations. Kellie’s work has been exhibited nationally in many juried and group shows and is included in both private and public collections. \nWeeks offers\, “Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote\, “The Earth laughs in flowers.” Using encaustic and mixed media as vehicles to communicate abstracted floral compositions\, my paintings are intuitively created using color\, line\, and form as constructs for spiritual illumination. At times the imagery is more subtle than others yet all of the elements speak of journeys\, relationships\, and transformations.” \nTamar Russell Brown\, Gallery Sitka owner stated\, “Gallery Sitka is pleased to host what has become an annual show for Jeanne Borofsky and Kellie Weeks. They were introduced to us in year one of our gallery’s life. They have both now been with us for close to 10 years. Since Gallery Sitka is celebrating 10 years this summer\, we are thrilled to show these accomplished women to kick off the season!” \nAdditional information can be found at Gallery Sitka. \nView the show on Artsy\nRead the PR
URL:https://gallerysitka.com/event/summers-launch-kellie-weeks-jeanne-borofsky/
LOCATION:Gallery Sitka East\, 2 Shaker Road\, Suite D101\, Shirley\, MA\, 01464
CATEGORIES:Shirley,Show
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240716
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SUMMARY:Summer Lights – Barbara Groh Wahlstrom\, Beth Barry\, & Shira Toren
DESCRIPTION:Gallery Sitka\, celebrating their ten year anniversary\, announces “Summer Lights” exhibit featuring New York artists Beth Barry\, Barbara Groh Wahlstrom\, Shira Toren and a fine jewelry launch by New York City jewelry designer\, Always\, A. The opening reception is Saturday\, June 15 from 4:30-6:30pm at Gallery Sitka on the corner of Spring and Franklin Streets. The artists will be in attendance at the reception\, which is free and open to the public. The show will be displayed through July 15. \nArt New England magazine will be at the exhibit opening reception (and bearing cake) to celebrate their 45 year anniversary. Publisher Rita Fucillo stated\, “Art New England is so happy to celebrate its 45th in Newport with Tamar and Gallery Sitka. A summer birthday pop-up amidst the gorgeous work of Beth\, Barbara and Shira is quite special. Please join us as we toast the next 45!” \nTamar Russell Brown\, Gallery Sitka owner stated\, “Gallery Sitka is beyond excited to host Art New England\, three of our incredible abstract-represented artists\, and the debut of a jewelry designer’s summer line – a first for our gallery. This summer celebrates 10 years that Gallery Sitka has been showing art in New England so this opening is one not to miss!” \nView the show on Artsy\nRead the PR
URL:https://gallerysitka.com/event/summer-lights-barbara-groh-beth-barry-shira-toren/
LOCATION:Gallery Sitka South\, 227 Spring Street\, Newport\, RI\, 02840
CATEGORIES:Newport,Show
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240720
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SUMMARY:Peter Stultz
DESCRIPTION:Artist’s Statement \n\nI believe that art is a 3-way communication between the artist\, his work and the viewer. A photographer uses his artistic vision to place a frame around a scene in order to say to the viewer “Look what I see here”. He will then use whatever technical tools and skills he has at his disposal to emphasize his vision of the scene. In my photography I prefer to not make any significant changes to the scene through the addition or removal of parts of the photo\, but rather through emphasizing or lessening contrast\, saturation and sharpness to better share my vision. Those changes may be somewhat dramatic or more subtle. In some cases the results can blur the boundary between pure photography and painting which is why I prefer the term “photo art” rather than photography. My hope is that these enhancements serve to better communicate my feelings of the scene and provide a new perspective to the viewer.  \nView the show on Artsy\n\n\nPlease visit the Bull Run’s website for their hours of operation. This show is in the artist’s walkway at the Bull Run through December 2024.
URL:https://gallerysitka.com/event/peter-stultz/
LOCATION:Bull Run\, 215 Great Rd\, Shirley\, MA\, 01464
CATEGORIES:Bull Run,Show
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