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Monday, March 7, 2016
Monday, August 24, 2015
Sunday, July 5, 2015
Thursday, June 4, 2015
A Book Reading by Muriel Angelil
A Book reading on June 7 at 1pm at Phat Cats Bistro 57A Market Street in Amesbury, MA
Muriel Angelil will be reading from her new poetry book: 'In Close Embrace', and from her
memoir: "Back to the Past, A Daughter of the Nile". In the memoir she talks about her life living in
Alexandria, Egypt.
Both books will be available and delectable refreshments will be served by chefs Paul and Christina.
Muriel Angelil will be reading from her new poetry book: 'In Close Embrace', and from her
memoir: "Back to the Past, A Daughter of the Nile". In the memoir she talks about her life living in
Alexandria, Egypt.
Both books will be available and delectable refreshments will be served by chefs Paul and Christina.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
New Prints, New Shows
Susan Jaworski-Stranc is exhibiting her new prints at the following venues:
'Print Fair North 2011', Noverber 12 and 13 , 10A-5PM at Zea Mays 
Printmaking, 221 Pine Street, Studio 320, Florence, MA
Printmaking, 221 Pine Street, Studio 320, Florence, MA'Trees', November 4- December 28 at Byran Memorial Gallery, Jeffersonville, Vermont www.byrangallery.org
'PLENTY 2011' Invitational group Show, November 17-January 28 at 13FOREST Gallery, 167A Mass Ave., MA www.13forest.com'Annual Juried Members Show', November 19-December 30 at the Whistler House Museum, Lowell, MA www.whistlerhouse.org
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Jaworski-Stranc exhibits prints at 13Forest Gallery, Arlington, MA
"Strata" is an exhibition of new and recent work by notable Boston-area printmakers Anne Silber, Ellen Shattuck Pierce, Marc Cote and Susan Jaworski-Stranc. Strata focuses on the versatility of printmaking, and the means by which ink can be manipulated to create infinite layers of meaning. Together the show's four artists employ stencil-based serigraphy, linoleum-block and woodblock printing to produce worlds that can be serene, humorous or meditative.
The show runs from April 15- June 12, 2010 with an opening reception on Thursday, April 15th from 7-9P.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Members visit McCoy Gallery @ Merrimack College
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Indigo Artist Studio Open House
Indigo Artist Studio, featuring monotypes, mixed media, and oils by studio artists, Mary Arthur Pollak and Lillian Coolidge, will be exhibiting a collection of new contemporary, abstract landscapes. The work by these local artists each with original but complementary styles, range in size and medium from miniature to large canvas and framed original prints.The studio/gallery is a friendly space with the artists and their tools on hand to view and visit. Wine and cheese will be served during the ArtWalk. Stop by 53 Middle St. during the Newburyport ArtWalk on Saturday, April 10! We are located just two blocks from downtown and a block away from the Tannery. If you can’t make it to the ArtWalk, since ours is a working studio, we’re open by chance or by appointment so call ahead to be sure we don’t miss you. 978-500-0564
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Important Meeting @ McCoy Gallery
FOR MCCOY GALLERY PARTICIPANTS
Thursday, March 25, 11:15
We'll meet David Raymond, Director, at the McCoy Gallery, Merrimack College, N. Andover
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Polymer Plate Printmaking
I have a new project on the press bed.
With a proposed computer generated image of 18 repetitive, rotating motifs, I have begun to investigate of how best to print this 9x21 inch image. As a linoleum block printmaker, this project posed a real challenge in the craft of precision for image transfering and block cutting.
When I began to ponder the linocut project, immediately a murder of nay sayer demons were flying around in my head, saying 'You got to be joking'! 'No way'! And I kinda agreed with them.
Enter the idea of using polymer plates. Surfing the web, I found Boxcar Press in Syracuse, New York. http://www.boxcarpress.com/ I am a complete ignoramous regarding how this comtemporary letterpress method is produced but... the printing of these plates is similiar to the printing my linocut blocks.
In the following weeks, I will be blogging about this investigation.
Susan Jaworski-Stranc
With a proposed computer generated image of 18 repetitive, rotating motifs, I have begun to investigate of how best to print this 9x21 inch image. As a linoleum block printmaker, this project posed a real challenge in the craft of precision for image transfering and block cutting.
When I began to ponder the linocut project, immediately a murder of nay sayer demons were flying around in my head, saying 'You got to be joking'! 'No way'! And I kinda agreed with them.
Enter the idea of using polymer plates. Surfing the web, I found Boxcar Press in Syracuse, New York. http://www.boxcarpress.com/ I am a complete ignoramous regarding how this comtemporary letterpress method is produced but... the printing of these plates is similiar to the printing my linocut blocks.
In the following weeks, I will be blogging about this investigation.
Susan Jaworski-Stranc
Nov. 17th meeting at Indigo Studio and plans for the future
Printmakers met last week at Mary Pollak's Indigo Studio and had a productive discussion about plans for future exhibitions. The discussion was twofold:
1. Possible venues for a 2011 show and development of a proposal. Members will research proposal requirements and dates.
2. Packaging our 2010 NAA show for maximum exposure and sales. Ideas included publicity on local cable station and newspaper reviews, short-term rental of the upstairs Hartson Gallery for a weekend Print Fair, focus on education through gallery talks and wall statements, and lots of bin work.
The group won't meet in December, but will devote the January meeting to planning and proposal development.
Recommended museum exhibitions re Prints:
MFA "Albrecht Durer"- Gallery talk Dec. 3rd 11:00
CURRIER MUSEUM Manchester NH "Print Collection of David and Barbara Stahl" through Jan. 3rd.
1. Possible venues for a 2011 show and development of a proposal. Members will research proposal requirements and dates.
2. Packaging our 2010 NAA show for maximum exposure and sales. Ideas included publicity on local cable station and newspaper reviews, short-term rental of the upstairs Hartson Gallery for a weekend Print Fair, focus on education through gallery talks and wall statements, and lots of bin work.
The group won't meet in December, but will devote the January meeting to planning and proposal development.
Recommended museum exhibitions re Prints:
MFA "Albrecht Durer"- Gallery talk Dec. 3rd 11:00
CURRIER MUSEUM Manchester NH "Print Collection of David and Barbara Stahl" through Jan. 3rd.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Holiday Saturdays at Indigo Artist Studio
Indigo Artist Studio will host Holiday Saturdays in December from
10-5 on December 5,12,19. The studio is working and gallery space
for artists, Mary Arthur Pollak and Lillian M. Coolidge, and features
monotype, mixed media, and oils in a variety of sizes and prices for
your home and gift giving.
Especially for the holidays are small monotype collages on canvas by
Mary Arthur Pollak. These pieces are monotype prints and other
collected textures, arranged with reminiscence of detail found in
ethnic and historical design. A broad collection of framed monotype
and mixed media landscapes and collages will also be available.
Also on exhibit are a selection of intimate landscapes in oil by
Lillian Coolidge. Her work depicts peaceful and beautiful spaces as
well as the power and raw beauty of nature. She describes her
paintings as meditations that offers the viewer a chance to rest and
wander within the space.
Indigo Artist Studio is at 53 Middle Street (just past Fair St.) in
Newburyport. To celebrate the holidays there will be a special
Artist's Reception on Dec. 5 from 4-6 with food and drink and open to the public. The studio is handicapped accessible and otherwise open by appointment or by chance. Call 978-500-0564 for information.
Monday, November 9, 2009
November Meeting @ Indigo Studio
A reminder about our meeting next Tuesday, November 17th, at Indigo Studio (53 Middle Street, Newburyport) at 10:00 AM.
The plan is to experiment with a "credit card press" to create miniature relief prints. Linda, can you bring your press and Sue J-S, did you say you had one and/or instructions for use?? We all need to make a credit card thin relief plate (e.g. cardboard or super-thin plexi collagraph, carborundum, or collage). I'm not sure what maximum size should be... how much larger than a credit card?
I'll bring some extra materials so we can also make them on Tuesday. We'll also be discussing plans for our 2010 show. I just received an e-mail from Carol re NAA Interest Group applications and we need to make a decision by the end of the year. Several members have been looking into alternate venues, but these look more likely for the following year.
Remember to bring work to share!
The plan is to experiment with a "credit card press" to create miniature relief prints. Linda, can you bring your press and Sue J-S, did you say you had one and/or instructions for use?? We all need to make a credit card thin relief plate (e.g. cardboard or super-thin plexi collagraph, carborundum, or collage). I'm not sure what maximum size should be... how much larger than a credit card?
I'll bring some extra materials so we can also make them on Tuesday. We'll also be discussing plans for our 2010 show. I just received an e-mail from Carol re NAA Interest Group applications and we need to make a decision by the end of the year. Several members have been looking into alternate venues, but these look more likely for the following year.
Remember to bring work to share!
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
NAA Printmakers meet at Mary Pollak's Indigo Studio
On October 26th, members of the NAA Printmakers Interest Group met to share information, ideas, and work.
The group talked about current print shows of interest (Boston Printmakers: "Contemporary Cuban Printmakers" at Laconia Gallery, 433 Harrison Ave., Boston, through November 22nd; "Evolution of a Shared Vision: the David and Barbara Stahl Collection" at the Currier Museum of Art in Manchester, NH; and "Print Fair North" at Zea Mays Printmaking in Florence, MA November 14th-15th.)
Members also began to explore additional venues for exhibitiion (galleries, art associations, community colleges).
The meeting included an informal, supportive sharing of recent work.
The next meeting, tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, November 17th, at Indigo Studio, will focus on experimenting with miniature prints using an 'old-fashioned'credit card scanner. This idea grew from an article by Susan Jaworski Stranc about creating a miniature print for the Center for Contemporary Printmaking in Norwalk, CT.
The group talked about current print shows of interest (Boston Printmakers: "Contemporary Cuban Printmakers" at Laconia Gallery, 433 Harrison Ave., Boston, through November 22nd; "Evolution of a Shared Vision: the David and Barbara Stahl Collection" at the Currier Museum of Art in Manchester, NH; and "Print Fair North" at Zea Mays Printmaking in Florence, MA November 14th-15th.)
Members also began to explore additional venues for exhibitiion (galleries, art associations, community colleges).
The meeting included an informal, supportive sharing of recent work.
The next meeting, tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, November 17th, at Indigo Studio, will focus on experimenting with miniature prints using an 'old-fashioned'credit card scanner. This idea grew from an article by Susan Jaworski Stranc about creating a miniature print for the Center for Contemporary Printmaking in Norwalk, CT.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Friday, October 23, 2009
Susan Jaworski-Stranc's portfolio of new prints, "In the Kitchen"
After three months of planning, designing and cutting linoleum blocks, the editions of10 new reduction prints have been signed, framed and are presently hanging in a three person show entitled, "In the Kitchen" at the Newburyport Art Association. The show is a collection of new work inspired by the art of cooking and eating well.I decided to take an edgier approach to subject matter. Animals (in living form) take center stage as well as antique milk bottles and a spoof on Bell's Seasonings.
The show continues through Wednesday, October 28 at NAA, 65 Water Street, Newburyport. 11-5 daily,
October 24 until 7P www.newburyportart.org
for more images see www.appleciderpress.net
Monday, October 12, 2009
Upcoming Events: Mary Arthur Pollak and Indigo Artist Studio
MiXit Media and Norris Frame Gallery
Grand Opening Reception
Sunday, October 4, 5-8pm
Route 133 (at Bruni Marketplace), Ipswich, MA
978-356-0115
Newburyport Art Association
Fall Members Show
October 1-26, 2009
65 Water St., Newburyport, MA 01950
“Unlimited Vision: One-of-a-Kind Prints
Monotype Guild of New England
Carol Grillo Art Gallery, Center for the Arts
Endicott College, 376 Hale St., Beverly, MA, 978-232-2655
Friday, October 16-Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Reception: Thursday, October 29, 5-7pm
Newburyport ArtWalk
indigo Artist Studio
October 24, Open House Hours, 11am-7pm
53 Middle St., Newburyport, MA
Annual Crane Estate Art Show and Sale
Trustees of Reservations
The Great House at Castle Hill, Ipswich, MA
Reception: Friday Nov. 6, 5-7pm
Saturday and Sunday, November 7&8, 10-4p
marypollakart.com indigo artist studio, 53 Middle St., Newburyport, MA 978-500-0564
Friday, October 9, 2009
Printmakers Meet in October
After a busy summer and so-far beautiful fall, it's time for a meeting of our Printmaker's group. We will meet Monday, October 26th, at 10:00 in Mary Pollak's Indigo Studio
(53 Middle Street, Newburyport).
Bring ideas for future meetings (demonstrations, workshops) and field trips.
If you can't attend the meeting, please e-mail me your suggestions. bkedesdy@rcn.com As usual, bring along work you'd like to share... and lunch or snack.
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Printmakers exhibit @ Endicott College w/ MGNE
Members of the Newburyport Art Association Printmakers Group, Michele Augeri, Elaine Insero, Barbara Kedesdy, Mary Pollak, and Mary Webber will have works on exhibit in the Carol Grillo Art Gallery, Center for the Arts at the Endicott College, Beverly MA. The exhibit titled, “Unlimited Vision: On of a Kind Prints” was juried by Dwight Pogue, Professor of Art, Smith College. Northampton, MA .
Exhbition dates are October 16th through December 22, 2009.
Opening Reception October 29 from 5 -7 PM
Exhbition dates are October 16th through December 22, 2009.
Opening Reception October 29 from 5 -7 PM
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