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Gallery Sitka Newport Announces “Globe Trotting,” a Solo Exhibition by Jerrell Angell

Opening Reception May 1; On View Through June 5

NEWPORT, R.I. (April 2026) —Gallery Sitka announces, “Globe Trotting,” a solo exhibition by contemporary artist Jerrell Angell, opening May 1 at its Newport location inside Newport Wine Cellar & Gourmet. The exhibition will be on view through June 5.

An opening reception will be held May 1 at 4:30 p.m., featuring an art and wine experience as part of the gallery’s ongoing Art & Wine series. The event is free and open to the public.

“Globe Trotting” presents a collection of watercolor paintings inspired by Angell’s international work as an architect and designer. His pieces explore global landscapes, architectural forms and cultural impressions, blending realism and abstraction. Drawing from decades of travel across Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, Angell’s work reflects a deep engagement with place, structure and movement.

A Newport-based artist with more than 35 years of experience in architecture, Angell has shifted his focus in recent years to fine art, using watercolor as his primary medium. His work captures the essence of cities and environments shaped by history, design and human experience.

Presented by Gallery Sitka, the exhibition continues the gallery’s mission to connect contemporary art with community-centered experiences. Located in the heart of Newport, the gallery curates rotating exhibitions that highlight regional and international artists.

At a Glance

What: “Globe Trotting” — Solo Exhibition by Jerrell Angell
When: Opening reception May 1, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.
Exhibition Dates: May 1–June 5, 2026
Where: Newport Wine Cellar & Gourmet
Admission: Free and open to the public

Contact: office@gallerysitka.com
Tamar Russell Brown
Owner, Gallery Sitka
gallerysitka.com | @gallerysitka
978-425-6290

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Clara Dennison Explores Nature and Memory in “Seen and Imagined”

ASHBY, Mass. — Seen and Imagined, a solo exhibition by Westminster-based artist Clara Dennison, is now on view at 873 Café, presented by Gallery Sitka. The exhibition features a curated collection of original monotypes and paintings created in oils, acrylics and watercolors, offering refined, nature-inspired artwork well suited for residential interiors, hospitality spaces and commercial environments.

Dennison’s work reflects an intuitive, layered approach to exploring landscape, memory and imagination. Known for richly textured surfaces and expressive, harmonious color palettes, her paintings appeal to interior decorators and designers seeking contemporary fine art that brings warmth, organic movement and a sense of place into thoughtfully designed interiors.

A member of the WCA, Dennison creates artwork informed by deep personal connections to nature and by environments that hold lasting emotional significance. Her paintings and monotypes resonate with collectors, design professionals and art consultants interested in elevated, timeless pieces that complement modern, transitional and nature-inspired design aesthetics.

Raised on a farm in a small New England town, Dennison draws inspiration from childhood memories spent among apple orchards, forests and wetlands. Those early experiences — exploring ravines, climbing lichen-covered rocks and creating hidden sanctuaries in the woods with her six siblings — continue to shape her creative practice and visual language.

“To me the forest was like an enormous haven full of endless secrets and mysteries,” Dennison said. “It was a place where imagination thrived and where I always felt safe, surrounded by nature’s warmth.”

Dennison now lives and works in Westminster, Massachusetts, where she spends many hours gardening, landscaping and hiking in nearby woods. These daily interactions with the natural environment inform work that translates beautifully into interior spaces, offering designers original artwork that evokes calm, connection and quiet sophistication.

For Dennison, the act of seeing is rooted in intuition. Through layered textures and nuanced color, her creative process allows for surprise and discovery, encouraging viewers to engage with both the visible and the imagined — qualities that make her work especially compelling for interior design projects seeking meaning as well as visual impact.

Exhibition Details

Seen and Imagined
Solo exhibition by Clara Dennison
On view in 2026, Friday, April 10 – Friday, June 5
873 Café, presented by Gallery Sitka
873 Main St., Ashby, MA

Artist Reception

Sunday, April 12
2–4 p.m.
873 Café, presented by Gallery Sitka
873 Main St., Ashby, MA

More information about the exhibition and available artwork can be found at:
https://www.artsy.net/show/gallery-sitka-seen-and-imagined-clara-dennison-873-cafe