In September, we had the Art Exhibit and Social at the Jolly-Kay Design Studio in Wakefield. The event was well attended and very enjoyable. Special thanks to Joanne and Nora for sharing your studio!
Here are some photos:
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
ACW Exhibit and Social
September and October have been very active months for the ACW!
In September, we had the Art Exhibit and Social at the Jolly-Kay Design Studio in Wakefield. The event was well attended and very enjoyable. Special thanks to Joanne and Nora for sharing your studio!
Here are some photos:
In September, we had the Art Exhibit and Social at the Jolly-Kay Design Studio in Wakefield. The event was well attended and very enjoyable. Special thanks to Joanne and Nora for sharing your studio!
Here are some photos:
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Coming Soon - Arts on Albion
In less than two weeks, the ACW will be presenting
Arts on Albion!!!
Poster design by Joy Schilling
Tonight, there will be a meeting/gathering at Create on Albion Street, beginning at 5:00, where
we'll work on the flower pots which will be outside each participating business on the days of the event.
Drop by, any time during the evening, and lend a hand if you can! We'll be ordering pizza and having fun while working on these funky decorations designed by Andrea Willey.
Hope to see you there!
Sunday, October 6, 2013
ARTS ON ALBION - October 19 and 20
The Arts Collaborative of Wakefield (ACW) is pleased to present Arts on Albion, an art event which will take place Saturday, October 19, from 10 to 7, and Sunday, October 20, from 12 to 4. You’ll find works by local artists and artisans, live music, and opportunities for creative participation. Come and enjoy some art !
Create Artisan Studio (39 Albion) and Kidcasso Art Studio (101 Albion) will offer exhibits of artwork, demonstrations in different media, and hands-on creative activities for adults and children. Both studios will host artist receptions on Saturday from 4 to 7, where you can meet the artists and have a bite to eat. Artwork will also be on display at The Queen’s Vault Antiques (85 Albion) and Florence’s Fashions (68 Albion).
This event coincides with the second annual Artisan Affair, October 19, at the Wakefield Item Press Room (26 Albion), a show and sale of handmade ceramics, pottery, painting, jewelry, fiber art and more.
So come down to Albion Street the weekend of the 19th, enjoy some art and support Wakefield’s arts community!
Saturday, September 21, 2013
ACW Art Social and exhibit
Today!!
Arts Collaborative of Wakefield
Art Exhibit & Social
September 21 – 22, 2013
Reception: 9/21 4pm – 8pm
Open House: 9/22 11am – 4pm
Jolly Kay Designs Studio
13 Columbia Rd, Wakefield MA
781-690-1881
Come to a wonderful exhibit of paintings, stained glass, photography, jewelry and fiber art!
Stop by this evening to socialize, eat, drink and see what our artists have been up to!! Or take a few minutes out of your Sunday for an art infusion!
Hope to see you there!
Sunday, June 30, 2013
2013 Paint Out
Ann Marie Cardosi at the 2012 Paint Out
Save the Date!
Please join us for
The FIFTH Annual Wakefield Paint Out
at Wakefield Farmers Market
Saturday, September 14, 2013
Rain Date Saturday, September 21, 2013
9 am to noon—Paint in Wakefield, MA around Lake Quannapowitt at the Farmers Market
noon to 1 pm—Wet Paint Exhibit and Sale at the Farmers Market. Artists are allowed to display three paintings in addition to the plein air painting of the day, (Wakefield-related if possible, but not mandatory).
Each year the Paint Out gives back to the community through art-related donations. This year, 20% of proceeds from painting sales will go toward an Art & Design Scholarship for a graduating senior of Wakefield High School.
Fee:
$20 if received by August 15.
$25 after August 15. Artists may also sign up the day of the event for $25.
Mail your check. made out to Wakefield Farmers Market
Address: Taggart Studio, 339 Salem St Wakefield MA 01880
Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
Mary Taggart
email: mctpaint@yahoo.com
781-626-0646
Sunday, June 9, 2013
Art Exhibit - Constance Festo Lafond
Announcing...
Watercolor Art Show & Sale
Saturday, June 22 & Sunday, June 23
2pm – 6pm
247 Vernon Street Wakefield MA
Hope you can stop by!
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Wakefield Fine Art Exhibition
Several ACW members were juried into the Wakefield Fine Art Exhibition at the Americal Civic Center. This art show is part of the ongoing celebration of the 100th anniversary of the civic center. Here are some photos from last night's reception. The show continues today from 10am to 8pm.
Kathy Frey, Felting (top picture)
Connie Festo Lafond, Watercolor
Laureen Luszcz, Pen and Ink
Margaret Redfern, Photo and Verse
JoAnne Jolly-Kay, Stained Glass
David Kay, Photography
Leslie Scott-Lysan, Oil Painting
AnneMarie Cardosi, Oil Painting
Andrea Willey - Silk Screen, photo transfer, cotton and organza
Joy Schilling, Linoleum Prints
Elinor Freedman, Pastel
Beverly Hinckley, Fiber Art
Monday, April 29, 2013
An Exhibit and New Opportunities
Pastel and mixed media artist Laureen Luszcz will be showing her work at the Middlesex Community College Student Art and Design Show May 2 to June 15 at the Lowell Telecommunications Corp.'s Gallery, 246 Market Street in Lowell. There will be an Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony Thursday, May 2, from 5 to 7 pm.
Pastel artist Elinor Freedman, who recently joined the ACW, sent in this listing for pastel artists:
Painting New England in Pastel will accept submissions from members of any of the five pastel societies in the New England states and artists who reside in New England. Capturing New England in Pastel opens many new ideas for creative paintings, from the Red Sox to lobster bakes to maple sugar gathering or Plymouth!
Painting New England in Pastel is a thematic exploration of what gives America’s northeast corner its identity as interpreted by both representational and abstract pastel artists who have strong connections to this beautiful part of our country. The Pastel Painters Society of Cape Cod is sponsoring a premier juried exhibit to be held at the Duxbury Art Complex and Museum from September 2013 to January 2014. For more information www.pastelpainterssocietyofcapecod.com or call508.255.1371
The Americal Civic Center in Wakefield will be celebrating its 100th anniversary with a juried art show - May 22 and 23. Members of the ACW have been invited to participate.
The application form and more details can be found on the ACW website. http://www.artscollaborativeofwakefield.com/art/Arts_Collaborative_Wakefield.html. Submissions are due May 8.
The Wakefield Art Walk will take place October 17 to 24, and it's not too early to be preparing your artwork for this fun event! The Art Walk committee would love to hear whether you are planning to participate or are even interested in participating. You can let them know by emailing Andrea Willey at gocco(at)me(dot)com or calling Kathy Frey at 781-245-7703.
The next meeting of the ACW will take place on May 15 at 7pm, at the studio of Joanne Jolly-Kay, 13 Columbia Rd. in Wakefield.
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Creative Classes at Silver Clay Gifts
If you are looking for a creative and enjoyable experience, Silver Clay Gifts at 39 Albion Street offers an assortment of classes in a casual and fun environment. ACW members Marcia Boston and AnnMarie Gallivan have ongoing classes in jewelry making, needle felting and origami, as well as Cabernet and Canvas painting classes.
You can find a complete list of classes here: http://silverclaygifts.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=19
You can find a complete list of classes here: http://silverclaygifts.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=19
Art Walk Preparations
A meeting was held this week to discuss plans for the 2013 Art Walk, which will take place in October.
If you are interested in being involved with the planning of this popular event, a second meeting will take place on March 6 at Silver Clay Gifts, 39 Albion Street, at 7 pm. All are welcome to attend.
If you are interested in being involved with the planning of this popular event, a second meeting will take place on March 6 at Silver Clay Gifts, 39 Albion Street, at 7 pm. All are welcome to attend.
Sunday, February 24, 2013
On Exhibit
Artist Laureen Luszcz of the ACW has a painting, "Touring Italy", on exhibit at the Eastern Bank, 30 Haven Street in Reading until the end of February. Stop by to see it if you're in the area!
Monday, February 18, 2013
Next ACW Meeting
This week’s ACW meeting is on Thursday, 2/21, at Joanne Jolly-Kay’s studio in Wakefield at 7pm. Joanne’s studio is located at: 13 Columbia Road, Wakefield, MA, (781-690-1881)
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
New Classes Offered by AnneMarie Gallivan and Marcia Boston
Crafty Classes at Silver Clay!
Sip and Craft! Classes now being scheduled...
Sip and Needle Felt a Heart Garland
More Information!
Sign up for our email list to get more information. This linkwill get you to Facebook to sign up. I send out email about twice a month, sometimes once a week.
There will be a non-refundable deposit for classes. We have to buy materials and reserve out time and space, so this is not negotiable. You have until 3 days before the class to sign up.
If you have a party of 4 or more people you can schedule a private party and can choose a class. Again, a non-refundable deposit will be required. We will need at least a week's notice and it will depend upon studio availability.
We are Silver Clay Gifts!
Saturday, January 19, 2013
New Class Offerings at Jollykay Design Studio
From members Joanne Jolly-Kay and Nora Buckley:
Jollykay Design Studio Update –
13 Columbia Road, Wakefield, MA, 781-690-1881
Please come and play with us
Monday nights - 7:00-9:00 P.M. – Open for drop in studio gathering – We want to be open for people to come by and get inspired, chat and/or work on their various projects in the company of others. Very informal at this point.
Silver Clay Classes:
Dates: Sat. Feb. 9, 2013 or Sat. March 23, 2013
Time: 11:00 AM-4:00 PM
Cost: $125 - silver clay included in the class cost.
Follow up Sessions- Follow up drop-in sessions will be held on most Mon. evenings 7:00-9:00PM for $10.00 per session. You can finish your pieces during these sessions and/or begin new pieces.
Teachers: Joanne Jolly-kay & Nora Buckley
Sat. Class Content/Plan: Learn about silver clay and the special techniques needed work with it. All supplies needed to work with the clay will be avaliable for you to use. You should be able to make 1-2 pieces with the clay provided. You probobly will need to plan to come back for a follow up Mon. night session to finish your work.
What to Bring: Bag lunch or $ for take out lunch, and ideas.
How to Sign up: E-mail Joanne @ jollykay@verizon.net to reserve a place in the class, or if you have questions. The class limit will be 5 or 6 students.
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First Meeting of the Year
The ACW's first meeting of the year was held on January 16 at the WCAT (Wakefield Community Access TV) studio at the Wakefield High School. Kathy Frey led the meeting and 9 members were present.
Discussions included reactions to our participation in the craft fair at the U.U. Church in Wakefield in December, thanks to Connie Festo LaFond for a festive holiday party which ended our first year, interest in creating a cultural center in Wakefield and ideas for projects in the upcoming year. It was decided that Kathy will send out an email to all members with questions regarding expectations of what the ACW will do this year and what members can do to help make it a success.
Meetings are generally held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7pm at the WCAT studio. The entrance is in the parking lot behind Wakefield High School and is clearly marked.
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Discussions included reactions to our participation in the craft fair at the U.U. Church in Wakefield in December, thanks to Connie Festo LaFond for a festive holiday party which ended our first year, interest in creating a cultural center in Wakefield and ideas for projects in the upcoming year. It was decided that Kathy will send out an email to all members with questions regarding expectations of what the ACW will do this year and what members can do to help make it a success.
Meetings are generally held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7pm at the WCAT studio. The entrance is in the parking lot behind Wakefield High School and is clearly marked.
Comments are welcomed and encouraged on this blog. If you do not have a Blogger account, just leave a comment under "anonymous" and include your name in the body of your comment. Comments should able to be viewed by everyone. Also, you can subscribe to this blog by filling in your email address in the space in the top right corner.
Have a creative month!
Saturday, January 5, 2013
First Year Highlights
Two summers ago, three Wakefield artists came up with an idea for an organization to support local artists and artisans and provide them with a opportunity to meet, exhibit and share their vision with the community. In November of 2011, the newly formed Arts Collaborative of Wakefield had its first meeting in the classroom of Wakefield High School's Arts Coordinator, Joy Schilling, with an initial group of 12 members, led by Kathy Frey.
Many members were part of the Art Walk in October, with receptions for artists
held in several businesses around town.
First members of the ACW include, in the first row: Judy Hartman, Joanne Jolly-Kay, Laureen Luszcz, Laura-Marie Small, Connie Festo-Lafond, Carrie Dennehy,
and in the second row: David Kay, Joy Schilling, Nora Buckley, Andrea Willey, Kathy Frey, Rick Mercer.
Soon after that, Joy set up a website for the group, and a registry for interested artists, which has grown to 32 members, a number the collaborative is hoping will increase in 2013.
The first year started off, in December of 2011, with a group show in a pop-up gallery on Albion Street, a space which would soon become Silver Clay Fabulous Gifts and Jewelry. The event was given a temporary name of "Gallery 39" and, since it was part of Wakefield's Holiday Stroll, it was well attended and gave the group a sense of identity and excitement about its future.
Throughout 2012, ACW members met monthly and participated in both private and public exhibits, taking advantage of various opportunities in and around Wakefield.
At Silver Clay Gifts, Marcia Boston hosted several shows, with a reception for each one.
Among them, AnneMarie Gallivan's origami mobiles,
paintings by Rick Mercer
and a mix of artwork by different members.
The ACW had displays and children's activities at the Wakefield Farmers Market during the summer, participated in the Italian Festival in August, and, in September, several members participated in the Paint Out, organized by Pam Perras.
Many members were part of the Art Walk in October, with receptions for artists
held in several businesses around town.
Joanne Jolly-Kay and David Kay at A Cut Above
Joy Schilling at The Queen's Vault
Pam Perras at Tania's Salon
In December, several members participated in the Mistletoe Marketplace at Wakefield's Unitarian Universalist Church.
SooKhim Eriksen at the Mistletoe Marketplace
There is no doubt that the ACW has had a successful first year!
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