Another Opening! Another Show!

The SAA Spring Art Exhibit, opening on Sunday, April 15th, featured beautiful art by many regional favorites, including the following winners of prizes and ribbons.

First Place: Noreen Nelson "Just Clowning Around", mixed media

Second Place: Clayton Curtis "Still Life with Bread and Tomatoes", pastel

Third Place: Robin Samiljan "Spring Pathway", encaustic

Honorable Mentions: Amy Roberts "Landing Reflections" (photo); Ruth Rooks "Intermission Cafe" (oil); Bob Oliver "Mail Call" (watercolor); and Barbara Gherzi "When Rachel Sings" (water color). The Marian Court Award was given to Deborah Gates "Caitlin" (watercolor).

Scholarship Announcement

Scholarships will be awarded to Swampscott High School Art Students through direct application this year. They must submit a portfolio of work, or be known to SAA members, and be going on to study art at the college level. And we may go back to someone overlooked last year! Watch this space for the announcement of names!

Spring Show at Marian Court College

Members are invited to bring their art to the college on Wednesday, April 13th, from 2:30 to 4:00, or 6:00 to 7:30, for inclusion in our next show. The show will open on Sunday, April 17th, with a reception from 2:00 to 4:00. Awards and ribbons will be presented at the reception. As always, we are grateful to our host, Marian Court College, for the use of Mercy Center Gallery for the display of our art. The show will run from April 17th to May 19th, and can be viewed at school hours during the week.

Massachusetts Cultural Council Grant

Thanks and appreciation to Lisa Delaney, who wrote the MA Cultural Council grant application. SAA has been awarded a generous grant to support demonstrations for local artists, such as the up-coming one listed below!

George Martin Demo

"Figs 1", oil on linen, 6" x 8"

by George Martin

Venturing out from under the mounds of snow, we offer a demo by an outstanding local artist, George Martin. His medium is oil painting, and he will demonstrate how to reduce pieces using grids (for small show submissions or clients who want it just a little bit smaller), as part of our on-going series of practical knowledge for the serious artist. It's free, and will be at Marian Court College, 35 Little's Point Road, in Swampscott. Date is March 15th, Tuesday, at 7:00.

A Day of Art, Music, Food and History

A Special Event has been planned by Laura Erlich, formerly of Erlich Gallery in Marblehead. A Guide to the Boston Art World will take you to Mark Twain, Harriet Beecher Stowe and the Hill Stead Estates, for a full day of art, music, historical homes and food adventures. The date is May 6th, and transportation is included. Contact Laura Erlich at erlichgallery@yahoo.com.

Winter Classes

Local Classes: Marty Riskin, at Marblehead Council on Aging Building, on Mon. or Fri. at 9:30. It's an oil class, but you can also work in watercolor. Several SAA members are in the class, and they say it's great!

Paula Beaulieu is offering six classes in watercolor for $50, on Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3:30. Call 781-631-6225 for more information.

Bravo, Robin Samiljan, who offered instruction in watercolor painting at Montserrat College on Sat. Feb. 19th, and Sat. Feb. 26th. The class was excellent! We're looking forward to you next Sat. offering in the fall!