What happens when you combine a copper cow weathervane, a Wampanoag twined basket, a Vejigante en Estilo de Ponce (Puerto Rican Carnival Figure), and a piece of Armenian needle lace? If you answer a Buchel installation, youre wrong. Its a magnificent exhibition of living traditions that are hidden from the mainstream. To see for yourself, check out the … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2008
Natural Acts
Image: At Home in Air and Distance, painting by Sandy Litchfield How does a painter relate to the subject of the natural world? Eight past MCC fellows were given the chance to answer that question in paint and have created 6' x 6' paintings. The Natural Acts invitational exhibition, features Michael David, Sandy Litchfield, Judy Riola, Sarah Slavick, Catherine McCarthy, … [Read more...]
LP21
Who is LP21? If you guess a cool techno band or a funky hip hop artist youre wrong. LP21 (Los Plenero de la 21) is a New York-based, Grammy-nominated band, who performs traditional Puerto Rican bomba and plena. They have been together for 25 years and have toured over 100 international cities. This Sunday, LP21 will perform a free community concert from 3-5pm at the Greek … [Read more...]
We Are Here
From the icy shores of the Atlantic Ocean at Long Point in Provincetown, to the red oak-northern hardwood forest of Mount Washington, a new study from the National Endowment for the Arts says Massachusetts has the third highest rate of artists in the country. From the Globe report: Nationally, almost 2 million people call themselves artists. "The big message for us is … [Read more...]