By Puloma Ghosh Stepping into Carolyn Evans’ house is like stepping into a gallery. Every corner of her Natick home is filled with artwork, hers and her husband's, recent and from years past. It contains her journey as an artist, from sculptor to painter, within its walls. Through a hallway in the back of the house, past a detailed bronze sculpture of a fish skimming the water, the waves rendered with curls of metal reminiscent of wood shavings, is a door leading to her studio. Beyond is a collection of her large paintings, spanning her most recent decades of work. “Painted bronze sculptures lead to me painting,” said Evans, explaining the connection between her hallways of bronze sculpture and her studio full of oil paintings. “My dealer in New York, Allen Stone, said, ‘You know, your sculptures are getting painterly, why don’t you paint?’ So I did.” This transition is … [Read more...] about ARTIST PROFILE: Carolyn Evans
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New Hampshire Furniture Masters Pop Up in Boston
By Puloma Ghosh Boston, MA – Through the large windows of 127 Newbury Street, several impressive pieces of furniture gaze down at the street below. This is not a shop front; it is a unique artistic experience provided by the New Hampshire Furniture Masters Association, open only for a couple of weeks in this Pop-Up Gallery. Every piece stands out with the singular vision of each craftsman. The variety of furniture displays the range of skill that can be found in the New Hampshire Furniture Masters Association. The quality of work is impeccable with an apparent attention to detail each artist bestows on his or her work. The artists are both full members of the association and emerging artists who have been working for only three to four years (as opposed to a furniture master’s 10), showcasing both seasoned professionals and fresh talent in the industry. Emerging artist Greg … [Read more...] about New Hampshire Furniture Masters Pop Up in Boston
Cornered: Brandon Milardo on Marketing for an Arts Organization
By An Uong When something as intangible as art or performance has to be publicized and advertised, the challenge lies in convincing the community that a valuable experience is being offered. More often than not, marketers are thought of as sauntering employees of big brand companies, looking to paste billboards along highways. However, this is far form true for those who work for arts organizations. Brandon Milardo, who is the marketing director at Actors' Shakespeare Project (ASP), has to navigate through the process of building a relationship between the company, its audience, and the surrounding businesses. We met up with Brandon to discuss his position at ASP and his thoughts on reaching out to the community. HOW DID YOU BECOME INVOLVED WITH THE ASP AND WHAT IS YOUR ROLE THERE? I'm the marketing manager at Actors Shakespeare Project. I report to the executive producer and I … [Read more...] about Cornered: Brandon Milardo on Marketing for an Arts Organization
Paper-Made at Jamestown Arts Center
By Suzanne Volmer Jamestown, RI – Stewardship at Jamestown Arts Center operates as a think-tank of free flowing information to connect audiences with the power of ideas. This refreshingly transparent organization responsively adapts to link with motivated people utilizing very specific contacts drawn from its immediate community and from afar. Led by a group of individuals that have complimentary experience it is being organically molded like an entrepreneurial start-up. Its leadership profile vibrantly reflects intellectual curiosity innate within Jamestown’s creatively driven population. This group is accustomed to high quality art and cognizant of the benefits of exploring challenging concepts as catalysts for innovation. The media strategy firm that has recently re-designed the center’s website is Worldways Social Media, which specializes in developing identity for businesses … [Read more...] about Paper-Made at Jamestown Arts Center
Gallery spotlight: Voltage Coffee & Art
By Puloma Ghosh Cambridge, MA – Of all the hipster cafés and trendy study spots across Cambridge, Voltage Coffee & Art stands out as a spot that can be relied on for a good brew and a good exhibit. Stepping out of the “coffee shop art” stigma, Voltage curates quality artwork by local artists with rotating six-week exhibits to showcase the emerging talent around Boston. The artwork is as fresh as their coffee, incorporated seamlessly into the comfortable hangout spaces around the café. Founder Lucy R. Valena always noticed the connection between coffee shops and creative energy. A graduate of Hampshire College and a writer, she understood the inspiration a good cup of coffee or espresso could provide. She returned to Massachusetts and began Voltage, her own coffee and art project, in 2010, and curator Anna Schindelar soon came aboard as well. “We always intended on having … [Read more...] about Gallery spotlight: Voltage Coffee & Art
Dreaming Gardens at Suffolk University Art Gallery
By Puloma Ghosh Boston, MA – At “Dreaming Gardens,” the summery inspiration of a well-kept garden comes to life within Suffolk University’s gallery. Above the hustle and bustle of Newbury Street, the small space is like a quiet moment in a private garden, where you can stop and breathe some fresh air. Given the season, “gardens” seem to be a logical theme for an exhibit. However, curator Deborah Davidson takes it a step further by bringing the dreamlike quality of these hazy summer months into the gallery. “I wanted to do something for the summer,” Davidson said. “I landed on ‘Dreaming Gardens’. One of the things I was thinking about is the idea of a garden and the history of what a garden is: a kind of special, secret place. It’s a very ancient idea, like the Garden of Eden — in literature too — Alice’s garden, The Secret Garden. Since I’m very interested in the Boston area … [Read more...] about Dreaming Gardens at Suffolk University Art Gallery