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Gallery Night Providence
Gallery Night, Providence is an on-Going Event Every third Thursday of
the Month,during the spring, summer, and fall, 5-9PM--Gallery Night,
Providence. As part of the tours offered of studios across the city, you
can see Craig's current works, those of his wife Gail Armstrong, and
ten other resident painters at the Deacon Taylor House Gallery and
Studios, 9 Thomas Street, Providence, RI 02903. The Providence Art
Club Galleries are immediately next door. It's a pleasant way to see
good art and get to know area artists. Hope to see and meet you
there. For more information, google the key words: gallery night
providence.
Gallery Night, Providence is an on-Going Event Every third Thursday of
the Month,during the spring, summer, and fall, 5-9PM--Gallery Night,
Providence. As part of the tours offered of studios across the city, you
can see Craig's current works, those of his wife Gail Armstrong, and
ten other resident painters at the Deacon Taylor House Gallery and
Studios, 9 Thomas Street, Providence, RI 02903. The Providence Art
Club Galleries are immediately next door. It's a pleasant way to see
good art and get to know area artists. Hope to see and meet you
there. For more information, google the key words: gallery night
providence.
Spring Bull Gallery
On-going selection of Craig's work among the other member artists at
Spring Bull Gallery on historic Bellevue Avenue, across from the Newport
Art Museum. Founded by noted Newport artist and teacher, Richard
Grosvenor, the Gallery regularly exhibits the paintings and sculpture of its
16 member artists, as well as different themed shows every month.
Plan to drop by whenever you visit Newport. A good art habit to acquire.
For more information, call the gallery: 401-849-9166, or visit the website:
springbullgallery.com
On-going selection of Craig's work among the other member artists at
Spring Bull Gallery on historic Bellevue Avenue, across from the Newport
Art Museum. Founded by noted Newport artist and teacher, Richard
Grosvenor, the Gallery regularly exhibits the paintings and sculpture of its
16 member artists, as well as different themed shows every month.
Plan to drop by whenever you visit Newport. A good art habit to acquire.
For more information, call the gallery: 401-849-9166, or visit the website:
springbullgallery.com
Rhode Island Artists for Save The Bay
My wife Gail Armstrong and myself both have had two paintings accepted in
this fund-raising event for SAVE THE BAY, an obviously good cause to
clean up Narragansett Bay in Rhode Island. The event will showcase
bay-related paintings, photography and sculpture by local artists. An
Opening reception will be held on Saturday, June7,2008 from 5-8PM at the
Save the Bay Center, Providence, RI. For more information call SaveThe
Bay Center :401-272-3540, or visit their website,www.savebay.org. The
exhibition is finished now, but don't forget about this important organization,
and continue to support actions to save our local waters and the birds and
boats that live on them. If you missed an opportunity to get to the art auction
event--the opening was great with wonderfull food including an oyster bar,
keep their website bookmarked. It's an annual event. See you there next
year.
My wife Gail Armstrong and myself both have had two paintings accepted in
this fund-raising event for SAVE THE BAY, an obviously good cause to
clean up Narragansett Bay in Rhode Island. The event will showcase
bay-related paintings, photography and sculpture by local artists. An
Opening reception will be held on Saturday, June7,2008 from 5-8PM at the
Save the Bay Center, Providence, RI. For more information call SaveThe
Bay Center :401-272-3540, or visit their website,www.savebay.org. The
exhibition is finished now, but don't forget about this important organization,
and continue to support actions to save our local waters and the birds and
boats that live on them. If you missed an opportunity to get to the art auction
event--the opening was great with wonderfull food including an oyster bar,
keep their website bookmarked. It's an annual event. See you there next
year.
Copyright 2008 Craig Masten All Rights Reserved
Seagull and Sails, wc, 11x14
matted and framed sold.
matted and framed sold.
Sails on the Bay, wc, 16x20
mated and framed $250
mated and framed $250
MEMBER'S EXHIBITION, on the theme of "Words" at the
Providence Art Club, 11 Thomas Street, Providence, RI
tel:401-331-1114. This show of artist members of the
Providence Art Club will be on exhibit from June 8th
through June 20th, 2008, with an opening reception on
Sunday, June 8th from 2-4PM in the Maxwell Mays Gallery.
In the adjacent Dodge House Gallery is an exhibition of "
New Photographs" of Stanley Summer. Both shows are
well worth seeing. The "Word's" Members exhibition is
among the best I've seen at the art club, showing works in
all media. Mine is pictured at left. The exhibition is over
now, but I'm happy to say someone bought the drawing.
I'm always appreciative of that, and glad it has a good new
home.
Providence Art Club, 11 Thomas Street, Providence, RI
tel:401-331-1114. This show of artist members of the
Providence Art Club will be on exhibit from June 8th
through June 20th, 2008, with an opening reception on
Sunday, June 8th from 2-4PM in the Maxwell Mays Gallery.
In the adjacent Dodge House Gallery is an exhibition of "
New Photographs" of Stanley Summer. Both shows are
well worth seeing. The "Word's" Members exhibition is
among the best I've seen at the art club, showing works in
all media. Mine is pictured at left. The exhibition is over
now, but I'm happy to say someone bought the drawing.
I'm always appreciative of that, and glad it has a good new
home.
The Biltmo e, Providence, charcoal drawing
on canvas, 11x14" sold.
on canvas, 11x14" sold.
Spring Bull Annual Members Show
This is the yearly exhibition of all the artist
members of the Spring Bull Gallery, located
at 55 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI Tel:
401-849-9166. The two pieces I selected
were a watercolor of the shoreline at night,
and a the sign at the top of the Biltmore Hotel
in Providence, Rhode Island. Two works
each from the member artists, as well as
many more examples of our work in the
gallery make this a good visit. The Newport
mansions are very nearby, the Newport Art
Museum is almost across from the gallery,
and the Tennis Hall of Fame is within
walking distance, all on historic Bellevue
Avenue .
This is the yearly exhibition of all the artist
members of the Spring Bull Gallery, located
at 55 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI Tel:
401-849-9166. The two pieces I selected
were a watercolor of the shoreline at night,
and a the sign at the top of the Biltmore Hotel
in Providence, Rhode Island. Two works
each from the member artists, as well as
many more examples of our work in the
gallery make this a good visit. The Newport
mansions are very nearby, the Newport Art
Museum is almost across from the gallery,
and the Tennis Hall of Fame is within
walking distance, all on historic Bellevue
Avenue .
The Shoreline at NIght
Watercolor 20x26" matted and framed,
$500
Watercolor 20x26" matted and framed,
$500
The Biltmo e, Providence
Oil 11x14" $450
Oil 11x14" $450
On-Going:
Current & Up-Coming:
Rhode Island Watercolor Society Invitational Exhibition at The Portsmouth Arts Guild, 2679
East Main Road, Portsmouth, R 02871. Tel: 401-293-5ART. An exhibition of some of the best
watercolorist artist members of one of the oldest watercolor societies in the nation. My wife,
Gail Armstrong, and I both were invited to submit paintings. My offering is pictured at left. For
more information about it, click on the image. The event will open with a reception on Friday,
September 5th, 2008, from 6-8PM; and continues until September 28th, 2008. The usual
gallery hours are 1-5PM, Thursdays through Sundays. For more information, contact the
website: portsmouthartsguild.org.
East Main Road, Portsmouth, R 02871. Tel: 401-293-5ART. An exhibition of some of the best
watercolorist artist members of one of the oldest watercolor societies in the nation. My wife,
Gail Armstrong, and I both were invited to submit paintings. My offering is pictured at left. For
more information about it, click on the image. The event will open with a reception on Friday,
September 5th, 2008, from 6-8PM; and continues until September 28th, 2008. The usual
gallery hours are 1-5PM, Thursdays through Sundays. For more information, contact the
website: portsmouthartsguild.org.
Last Light, Storm Surf
watercolor, 20x26," matted and framed, $400.
watercolor, 20x26," matted and framed, $400.
Past:
2008 All New England Show at the Cape Cod Art Association, 3480 Route 6A, Barnstable,
Massachusetts 02630. Tel: 508-362-2909. This juried exhibition features work by artists who
have painted anywhere in New England. My wife Gail Armstrong and myself both had entries
accepted, and mine is to be seen at left. Gail's oil won an honorable mention. There is an
opening awards ceremony and reception on Friday, September 12th, 2008 from 4-6PM, and
continues to October 11th, 2008Gallery hours are typically Monday through Friday from 9AM to
4PM. For more information, go to the website: capecodartassoc.org.
Massachusetts 02630. Tel: 508-362-2909. This juried exhibition features work by artists who
have painted anywhere in New England. My wife Gail Armstrong and myself both had entries
accepted, and mine is to be seen at left. Gail's oil won an honorable mention. There is an
opening awards ceremony and reception on Friday, September 12th, 2008 from 4-6PM, and
continues to October 11th, 2008Gallery hours are typically Monday through Friday from 9AM to
4PM. For more information, go to the website: capecodartassoc.org.
Birds on a telephone Pole
oil 11x14" unframed $600.
oil 11x14" unframed $600.
15th Annual National Show, Rhode Island Watercolor Society, Slater Memorial Park, Armistice
Blvd., Pawtucket, RI 02889. Tel: 401-726-1876. My wife Gail and I are signature members of
the Rhode Island Watercolor Society, and both had paintings accepted into this prestigious
Rhode Island juried event. Entries come from all over the United States, and this year the juror is
Ted Minchin, AWS, a nationally known watercolorist. He chose my painting at left to be part of
the exhibition. The show runs from Oct. 5-30th, 2008, with an opening reception on Sunday,
October 5, 2008 from 1-5PM (awards presentation at 2PM). Regular gallery hours are Tues-Sat,
10AM-4PM; Sunday, 1-5PM. For more information about the many activities of the Rhode Island
Watercolor Society, and to view a gallery many of its artist members, go to the website: riws.org
Blvd., Pawtucket, RI 02889. Tel: 401-726-1876. My wife Gail and I are signature members of
the Rhode Island Watercolor Society, and both had paintings accepted into this prestigious
Rhode Island juried event. Entries come from all over the United States, and this year the juror is
Ted Minchin, AWS, a nationally known watercolorist. He chose my painting at left to be part of
the exhibition. The show runs from Oct. 5-30th, 2008, with an opening reception on Sunday,
October 5, 2008 from 1-5PM (awards presentation at 2PM). Regular gallery hours are Tues-Sat,
10AM-4PM; Sunday, 1-5PM. For more information about the many activities of the Rhode Island
Watercolor Society, and to view a gallery many of its artist members, go to the website: riws.org
The Coffee Setup, watercolor, 11x14"
matted and framed.
matted and framed.
Paint Rhode Island show at the Rhode Island Watercolor Association, Slater Memorial Park,
Armistice Blvd, Pawtucket, RI 02889. This juried exhibition just prior to the National Show had
paintings accepted by both my wife Gail Armstrong and myself, and Gail won first prize. My
painting is at left--a view of the famous 12 meter America's Cup yacht Defiant at her shipyard, now
a museum-- but you'll have to go to the show to view Gail's award winner! Be sure to get to this
nice lead-in to the National Exhibition in October. The show runs from September 14-October 2,
2008 with an opening reception on Sunday, September 14th from 1PM to 6PM. Visit the website
for more information: riws.org
Armistice Blvd, Pawtucket, RI 02889. This juried exhibition just prior to the National Show had
paintings accepted by both my wife Gail Armstrong and myself, and Gail won first prize. My
painting is at left--a view of the famous 12 meter America's Cup yacht Defiant at her shipyard, now
a museum-- but you'll have to go to the show to view Gail's award winner! Be sure to get to this
nice lead-in to the National Exhibition in October. The show runs from September 14-October 2,
2008 with an opening reception on Sunday, September 14th from 1PM to 6PM. Visit the website
for more information: riws.org
The Defiant, Hereshoff Marine Museum, watercolor, 20x26" matted
and framed. $400.
and framed. $400.
Click on any picture to get larger image and more information
The 2008 Arts Auction for Rhode Island PBS is due to begin November
12th thru the 14th, 2008 from 6:30-11PM each evening. On either side are
my contributions to the 25th anniversary of this event to help public
television in Rhode Island. Many of the artworks available will be featured to
see and bid for in advance on the PBS website: ripbs.org. Click on the Arts
Auction section of that website. Do us all a big favor and buy a piece of
original art in a very special way.
12th thru the 14th, 2008 from 6:30-11PM each evening. On either side are
my contributions to the 25th anniversary of this event to help public
television in Rhode Island. Many of the artworks available will be featured to
see and bid for in advance on the PBS website: ripbs.org. Click on the Arts
Auction section of that website. Do us all a big favor and buy a piece of
original art in a very special way.
The Gallery Goers Original Relief Print
12x16" matted and framed $150
12x16" matted and framed $150
Sailing Narragansett Bay
watercolor 15x20" matted
and framed $300
watercolor 15x20" matted
and framed $300
Spider's Web, oil, 8x10" unframed $450.
All Media Open Juried II Exhibit 2008, South County Art Association, 2587 Kingstown Road,
Kingston, RI 02881 (401)783-2195, www.southcountyart.org. I had the oil an the left accepted to
this show at a good place to see art. The gallery is in what was an old colonial home on Route 138
in downtown Kingston, a lovely little New England Village and site of the University of Rhode Island
campus.The show will run from Oct 23 through Nov. 15, 2008, have an opening reception on
Thursday evening, Oct. 23rd, from 7-9PM.
Kingston, RI 02881 (401)783-2195, www.southcountyart.org. I had the oil an the left accepted to
this show at a good place to see art. The gallery is in what was an old colonial home on Route 138
in downtown Kingston, a lovely little New England Village and site of the University of Rhode Island
campus.The show will run from Oct 23 through Nov. 15, 2008, have an opening reception on
Thursday evening, Oct. 23rd, from 7-9PM.
Avant Garde/Abstract/New Media Open Juried Show, Wicford Art Association, 36 Beach
St, North Kingstown,RI 03852 (tel: 401-294-6840).A left turn off Route 1A, just an eight of a
mile south of Wickford Village, the Wickford Art Association offers a variety of interesting juried
exhibitions during the year, attacting a number of the state's fine artists. As the tilte suggests ,
this an annual event, offering a chance to show abstract and unconventional artwork.
Although I don't usually do abstracts, my rather loose watercolor impression of nighttime
window-shoppers along a street of storefronts (shown at left) won second prize this year. The
exhibition runs from October 31st to November 19th, 2008. An opening awards reception will
be given on Sunday, Nov. 2nd, from 1-4PM. For more information about the Wickford Art
Association, visit the website: wickfordart.org.
St, North Kingstown,RI 03852 (tel: 401-294-6840).A left turn off Route 1A, just an eight of a
mile south of Wickford Village, the Wickford Art Association offers a variety of interesting juried
exhibitions during the year, attacting a number of the state's fine artists. As the tilte suggests ,
this an annual event, offering a chance to show abstract and unconventional artwork.
Although I don't usually do abstracts, my rather loose watercolor impression of nighttime
window-shoppers along a street of storefronts (shown at left) won second prize this year. The
exhibition runs from October 31st to November 19th, 2008. An opening awards reception will
be given on Sunday, Nov. 2nd, from 1-4PM. For more information about the Wickford Art
Association, visit the website: wickfordart.org.
Storefronts at Night, watercolor,
16x20" unframed $450.
16x20" unframed $450.
The 104th Annual Little Pictures Show and Sale, Providence Art
Club , 11 Thomas Street, Providence, RI 02903. Extended Gallery
Hours from Monday -Wednsday, Friday 12-5PM Thursday, 12-6PM,
and weekends 12-4PM. Closed on Thanksgiving. For more
information, tel:401-331-1114 or :www.providenceartclub.org.
The original and oldest of such events here in Rhode Island, there
will be over five hundred paintings in every media--oils,
watercolors, original prints, et cetera, with an outside dimension
no larger than 16 inches. These little gems by artist members of
the club represent work by the finest professionals in the state.
With a maximum price of no more than $250 dollars, and many
available for even lower( including my own), this is an ideal place
for any art lover, collector, appreciator to do holiday shopping. My
wife, Gail Armstrong, and myself will both be represented. A
sampling of my work available is pictured left, right and below.
Club , 11 Thomas Street, Providence, RI 02903. Extended Gallery
Hours from Monday -Wednsday, Friday 12-5PM Thursday, 12-6PM,
and weekends 12-4PM. Closed on Thanksgiving. For more
information, tel:401-331-1114 or :www.providenceartclub.org.
The original and oldest of such events here in Rhode Island, there
will be over five hundred paintings in every media--oils,
watercolors, original prints, et cetera, with an outside dimension
no larger than 16 inches. These little gems by artist members of
the club represent work by the finest professionals in the state.
With a maximum price of no more than $250 dollars, and many
available for even lower( including my own), this is an ideal place
for any art lover, collector, appreciator to do holiday shopping. My
wife, Gail Armstrong, and myself will both be represented. A
sampling of my work available is pictured left, right and below.
Surf and Shore, oil, 8x10"
frmaed, $250.
frmaed, $250.
Jamestown Marshes, oil,
8x10" framed, $250.
8x10" framed, $250.
View of Steeple Street, watercolor,
11x14" matted and framed, $125.
11x14" matted and framed, $125.
Choklad, watercolor, 1`1x14" matted
and framed, $125.
and framed, $125.
Gulls Watching, watercolor, 11x14"
matted and framed, $125.
matted and framed, $125.
Waterfire, Providence, watercolor,
11x14" matted and framed, $125.
11x14" matted and framed, $125.
Fenceposts in a Snowstorm, watercolor, 11x14" matted and framed, $125
17th Annual Les Petites Oeuvres, Spring Bull Gallery, from December 6th, 2008 throught
December 31st, 2009. This annual little picture holiday sale is an event worth adding for your
holiday shopping list. You'll find affordable artwork of area artists as well as by the resident
members of the gallery, including yours truely. (One of my offerings is at left). There will be an
opening reception Saturday, December 1st, 5-7PM. Regular hours are from noon to 5PM
every day of the year except Christmas. How about that for holiday spirit. For more information
tel: 401-849-9166 or the website: www.springbullgallery.com. The gallery is located at 55
Bellevue Ave, Newport, RI 02840, between the Viking Hotel and the Newport Art Museum.
December 31st, 2009. This annual little picture holiday sale is an event worth adding for your
holiday shopping list. You'll find affordable artwork of area artists as well as by the resident
members of the gallery, including yours truely. (One of my offerings is at left). There will be an
opening reception Saturday, December 1st, 5-7PM. Regular hours are from noon to 5PM
every day of the year except Christmas. How about that for holiday spirit. For more information
tel: 401-849-9166 or the website: www.springbullgallery.com. The gallery is located at 55
Bellevue Ave, Newport, RI 02840, between the Viking Hotel and the Newport Art Museum.
Holiday Open House, Deacon Taylor House Studios and Gallery, 9 Thomas Street, Providence, RI
02903. During the weekends of December 6th and 7th, and 13th and 14th, nine artist members of the
Providence Art Club will open our studios with an exhibition and sale of our artwork. It's a fine opportunity
to view the working spaces of artists, with the chance to see and/or buy their work as well. I will be there(
one of my oils at left), as well as my wife, Gail Armstrong, and our studio mate, Joan McConaghy. Also
opening their studios will be Alice MIles, Anthony Thomaselli, Richard Harrington, Sandra DeSano
Pezzullo, Jeanne Sturim, and Vera Gierke. Deacon Taylor House is right next door to the galleries of the
Providence Art Club, which has it's Little Picture Show and Sale happening at the same time (see notice
below). Plan to take in both events for a really festive time in the arts.
02903. During the weekends of December 6th and 7th, and 13th and 14th, nine artist members of the
Providence Art Club will open our studios with an exhibition and sale of our artwork. It's a fine opportunity
to view the working spaces of artists, with the chance to see and/or buy their work as well. I will be there(
one of my oils at left), as well as my wife, Gail Armstrong, and our studio mate, Joan McConaghy. Also
opening their studios will be Alice MIles, Anthony Thomaselli, Richard Harrington, Sandra DeSano
Pezzullo, Jeanne Sturim, and Vera Gierke. Deacon Taylor House is right next door to the galleries of the
Providence Art Club, which has it's Little Picture Show and Sale happening at the same time (see notice
below). Plan to take in both events for a really festive time in the arts.
Old Tree and Stream in the Snow,
oil, 8x10" framed, $300.
oil, 8x10" framed, $300.