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The creators and producers of Cape Ann ARTWaves, Jacqueline Ganim-DeFalco and Kristine Fisher are pleased to invite the public to two special events hosted by the Cape Ann Museum.   The 75 episodes of ARTWaves were produced as a series at 1623 Studios from 2020-2022.  As of 2023, the digital footage will become part of the video VAULT at the Cape Ann Museum (CAM).  To celebrate the transition to the CAM and the artists involved, the public is invited to join two events.   The first will be held as part of the CAM’s First Fridays, November 3rd 6-8 PM.  This is a fun, free, informal way to meet the artists, producers, and the wider arts community.  The three highlights’ videos will be screened in a continuous loop throughout the evening in the auditorium.   Details are here on the CAM website and on Facebook. 

There will be a slightly more formal event on Saturday, March 30th at 2PM to enjoy a panel discussion with the co-producers, Jacqueline and Kristine.  Details to be announced on the CAM website.

Announce Mid Month Reception| Thursday, July 20^th during Culture Splash

Madfish Wharf artists have once again collaborated to highlight this incredible gem at the end of Rocky Neck.   One of the cornerstones of this effort is the Madfish Gallery which is being run by artist Sallie Strand for the 3^rd year.   For the months of June-September, Sallie has curated a group of artists each month to exhibit and sell their work.  July’s artists include Anne Gilson, Martin Songer, Jacqueline Ganim-DeFalco, and gallery director Sallie Strand.  The artists invite the public to join them at a reception on Thursday evening, July 20^th from 5-7 during Discover Gloucester’s Culture Splash.   Regular gallery hours are 12-5 Friday-Sunday and until 7PM on Thursdays.

This is a lively show that combines abstract work and jewelry inspired by many elements of our surroundings.   Gilson’s paintings and collage are, according to her artist statement, “an ongoing contemplation of place and home.”  In a former life, Gilson was associated with the well-loved publication Good Housekeeping, so it’s fitting that home is at the center of her work.  Strand is known for “activating the blank surface,” through the use of gestures, textures, patterns, scrapes, movements, and colors,” and one cannot help but find a bit of the former pastry chef in her work.

Sorger brings a design background to his works of “paint and dry pigment on paper to create gesture and brush stroke – even where they don’t exist.” Martin’s paintings challenge the viewer to find a delicate balance of “structure and imperfection.”

Ganim-DeFalco complements the painters with a diverse collection of functional jewelry – hair accessories, and elegant jewelry made from her indigenous collection of sea glass.  She is celebrating twenty years of making one-of-a-kind sea glass wearable art with the goal of sharing a piece of Cape Ann with everyone that owns her creations.   Ganim-DeFalco and Strand are also both part of the Cape Ann Artisans Open Studios Tour.

Visitors will find July 20^th to be an exciting night on Rocky Neck and Madfish Wharf with events being hosted all along the route.  For additional information, please visit DiscoverGloucester.com and RockyNeckArtColony.org.

This year has seen amazing traffic to the studio and the incredible visitors have inspired me to create more!  I introduced the Anchor Collection  of Lariats in the Spring and they caught on immediately!  My “SeaDrop” earrings seem to be quite popular right now, so I have just made many more of these.   I have also seen many people who found me outside the formal open studios during visits to Cape Ann and they have become regular visitors when they are in town.  It’s so much fun to have intimate time with visitors.  The studio is open by appointment, so just call 978-283-8333.   I was also privileged to be interviewed by Kristine Fisher for our Cape Ann ARTWaves show as I am heading into my 20th year.  I hope you enjoy this video.

As promised, here’s the next video for using hair accessories.  Enjoy learning about alligator clips and combs!

Long hair goes in and out of style, but for some of us, it’s always in!  Whether the Pandemic caused you to re-think your hair, or you just love it like I do, or you are buying a gift for a loved one, it’s always good to have some Hair Accessory Savvy!  Thanks to my friend and fellow artist Leslie Heffron, I am pleased to be able to share this new video series.  Here’s the first one, I hope you like it!