National Shows add to the local art scene

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Jean with mosaic flag

I finally got down to Dennis, MA to take in the We the People exhibit at the Cape Cod Museum of Art.  I was fortunate to have my Divided States of Insanity mosaic flag juried into this national show.  The call for art asked artists to interpret these words from the Preamble to the US Constitution in today’s context.  Interpretations included many media and highlighted issues ...

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Blog, juried show, national show, New England

Flag mosaic accepted into Cape Cod Museum of Art national show

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Flag mosaic accepted into Cape Cod Museum of Art national show

Juror, Lauren P. Della Monica, selected 52 artworks from over 362 to be included in the Cape Cod Museum of Art‘s annual invitational exhibition titled: “We The People,” …the first three words in the Preamble of the US Constitution. This national competition asked artists to respond to the current political culture in light of the goals of the country’s founders and guiding principles.

The Exhibit runs from March 28 – June 9, 2019 with an Opening Reception: April 12, ...

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Blog, crafts, juried show, national show, New England

Go Fish on View at Hopkinton Member Show

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Go Fish, mixed media mosaic by Jean Cummiskey, 7″ x 18″

The Big Tent

December 10, 2018 – January  17, 2019
Reception: Sunday, January 13, 1:30 – 3pm

The Big Tent features 33 artists with beautifully divergent talents. Working with steel, oil paint, photography, and other media, these artists bring ...

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Blog, mosaic critter, New England

Mosesian Center for the Arts Member Show Opens

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I attended the opening for the 2018 Member Show last night.  It was well attended.  The band and refreshments were great and the art impressive and varied including white line woodcuts, paintings, sculpture, and collage media.  I was also very impressed by the center itself, which offers a full range of art programming in  theatre, music, and the visual arts.  My work included 3 mosaic cityscapes.  I was happy to see them grouped together.  

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Blog, Boston, Italy, juried show, mosaic cityscapes, New England, New York

September Shows

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I’ll be showing mosaics in several shows opening in September and running through early November – the Zullo Gallery in Medfield, MA and the Mosesian Arts Center in Watertown, MA.  Details on opening receptions follow.  Hope to see you.   Happy Fall! 

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Blog, Boston, Italy, juried show, mosaic cityscapes, New England, New York

Mosaic cityscape receives Second Prize in juried Summertime show

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I am encouraged and glad to receive the Second Place award for my mosaic of the Cinque Terre coastal town Monterosso al Mare.  This piece is one of three accepted into this juried show at the Artists Corner & Gallery in West Acton, MA.  The show includes a wide range of media focused on the theme of summer, well worth the trip to this very comfortable gallery.  The show runs through August 19, 2018.

 

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Blog, Boston, contemporary crafts, crafts, Italy, juried show, mosaic cityscapes, New England

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Hopkinton Arts in Bloom Show Opens May 11th

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SPRING AHEAD: Arts in Bloom Juried Show 2018

May 11 – June 14, 2018
Reception and Prize Announcements: Friday, May 11, 6:30 – 8pm

Please come to the thirteenth year of this popular seasonal art show.  Adult artists from 29 towns and 4 states submitted 127 pieces of artwork for consideration. Juror Kate Kostopoulos, Director of Chase Young Gallery chose 34 pieces for this competitive exhibit.  Six artists will receive cash prizes, and their work will be accompanied by fresh flower arrangements designed by Hopkinton ...

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2018 NEMS Member Show Opens at Somerville Museum

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The 2018 Member Exhibit of the New England Mosaic Society hosted a reception Sunday, Feb 25th to rave reviews and crowds.  Visitors to the opening witnessed an amazing variety of mosaics, some using traditional methods and materials, while others incorporated shells and materials from modern life.  My personal favorite was this triptych called Pondscape Dreams by created by Roberta Tobey-Gertz.

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HopArts 2018 Member Show Reception

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The Big Tent: HCA Members Show 2018
January 22 – February 15, 2018
Reception: Friday, February 2, 2018, 6:00-7:30 pm
Happy to be participating in this show with my photo, Dear God, one of my street photos from Italy.  Stop by for the reception.  You’re sure to ...
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Happy Thanksgiving!

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Wishing you the best for the upcoming holiday season.  I am grateful to be able to continue to create art and glad to have received the People’s Choice Award for my Boston Harbor mosaic at the New England Mosaic Society’s Second Annual Juried exhibit.  This particular mosaic, one of my favorites, too was accepted to three juried shows in 2017 and is a mini-version of a larger piece that is on my home page.  If you’re interested in mosaics, ...

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