Yeah Big Papi! 95 Artists Call to Artists Extended: Artists who live and work in states touched by Interstate 95 are invited to particpate in a group show in New York City’s East Village at Umbrella Arts, 317 East 9th Street. All media accepted. Deadline Extended: June 18, 2010 Call to Artists: The Nave Gallery is looking for artists to participate in their Little … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2010
New in the Gallery@MCC
Sometimes the light comes in tiny points, shark-toothed and smaller than stars; sometimes, it sprays over everything. - from Nancy K. Pearson's To the High School Prom Queen The above is from one of the many poems, prose excerpts, and dance clips recently added to our Gallery@MCC. You see, every time we award new Artist Fellows and Finalists, we feed a sampling of their art … [Read more...]
Uke Jam
A week and a half ago, a few dozen ukulele players gathered at the Cambridge Center for Adult Education in Harvard Square. And what happened? Was "You Are My Sunshine" thoroughly and enthusiastically plinked? (Yes.) And HAD anyone, in fact, "Seen My Gal," with her eyes of blue pigmentation and five foot two stature? (No, but many, many uke players - around 40, by my count - … [Read more...]
Nano-interview with Christopher Faust
Reams of paper have been used to write about the concept of the gaze in painting. This is a nano-interview, so we're not going there. Instead we're honored to have artist Christopher Faust (FY10 MCC Painting Fellow) take us on a quick ride into his mind. Let's see what he has to say. What artists' work do you admire most but create nothing like? Paul Pfeiffer at the moment. … [Read more...]
Free Museum Pass for Military Families
Hey neighbors, Help us spread the word to families with an active military member. Museums across the Commonwealth are participating in the Blue Star Museums Initiative and will be offering free admission to military personnel and their families through Labor Day, September 6, 2010. Active duty military personnel and/or up to five immediate family members … [Read more...]