August 18th ArtWalk Delivers New Works, Old Favorites

NEWBURYPORT, Mass. - Aug. 9, 2016 - PRLog -- Explore Newburyport's thriving art community through special exhibits, artist discussions, painting class demonstrations and more during the third ArtWalk of 2016 on Saturday, August 20 from 11-6 p.m. Enjoy a leisurely self-guided tour that winds through Newburyport's historic downtown to more than 20 galleries and partner sites that are celebrating the beauty and culture of the North Shore.

The public is invited to take part in ArtWalk's free events, browse a variety of artwork in traditional and contemporary styles, shop, dine, and soak in all that the Cultural District has to offer. Throughout the year, there are also spontaneous individual gallery and group pop-up events.

A free brochure/map of all venues is available at participating galleries, the Newburyport Chamber of Commerce, the passageway between State and Inn Street and at ArtWalk Partners' locations.

Among the special activities planned for August's ArtWalk are:

* Connor Summers Gallery: Connor Summers Gallery is pleased to have new still lifes and pastels by Janice Eaton Updike. The public is invited to meet artist from 3-6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20. Additionally, the gallery will be showing work by Michael Updike, Gordon Pryzbyla, Margaret Bernier, Marcia Hermann and Cathy Connor. 48 Market Street, Newburyport

* Indigo Artist Studio/Alan Bull Studio: "Big New Work" will be featured at Indigo Artist Studio on August 20.  Indigo introduces the monumental woodcuts of Maine artist, printmaker, Keith Rendall.  For most of his career, Rendall has created large-scale prints, woodcuts and etchings of creatures found among the waterways of Maine.  Using beautiful Japanese papers and framed with his own hand-carved frames, these unique prints are not to be missed. Mary Arthur Pollak's new carborundum prints, influenced by the plants and patterns of the tidal waters, exemplify spring and summer in Maine.  In addition, Newburyport artist, teacher and illustrator, Alan Bull will show his latest large paintings and his popular 2017 truck painting calendars will be available to order.  Refreshments and great art from 11-6pm. 53 Middle St., Newburyport.

* Valerie's Gallery: Meet two of our artists, Maggie Bokor and Colleen Kidder, at the August ArtWalk. Maggie Bokor, an artist from South Portland, ME, who creates elegant sterling silver jewelry, will be here from 1-5 p.m. Ipswich oil painter Colleen Kidder will be on hand from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Stop by to meet these talented artisans. 26 State Street, Newburyport

* 36 Liberty Street Studios: Take in the dreamlike paintings with collage elements of artist E. Tobin Eckian on the first floor. Guest artist Sam Kimball will also showcase his paintings at 36 Liberty St.  Upstairs on the second floor of this shared studio space is Portrait and Fine Art Photography by Kiki Larouge.  36 Liberty Street, Newburyport

* Firehouse Center for the Arts: "Earth, Wind, Fire and Water," an exhibit of photographs by Robert Chiller and members of the Chiller Photo Project, is on view at the Institution for Savings Art Gallery at the Firehouse until September 11, 2016.  The show represents a  diverse group of photographers whose areas of specialty include architecture, abstract imagery, still life, landscape, portrait, and event photography.  Market Square, Newburyport

* Newburyport Art Association: On Saturday, Aug. 20 from 1-4 p.m., artist Steven Lush will be leading a demonstration and class on "Unlocking the Mystery of Watercolor."  All are welcome to watch or sign up to participate (Members  $15, Non-members $20).Lush, whose painting style is "painterly" in that he adds detail in the process, works in watercolor, oil, gouache and occasionally pastels. 65 Water Street, Newburyport

* Sweethaven Gallery: J. Ann Eldridge's intaglio prints & drawings will be on display at Sweethaven Gallery in "Etchings from a Rural Life" through Sept. 18.Ann is a state-juried member of the League of NH Craftspeople. Her work can be found in galleries around New England and she participates in a number of juried retail shows. Sweethaven will host an opening reception with light refreshments  served from 12-6 p.m on Aug. 20. 25L Inn Street, Newburyport

* Spirit of Newburyport: John William Brown has a gift for capturing the Port City's natural beauty. For the August ArtWalk, he is featuring his Newburyport Harbor with Mural Series of digital images from 2016. 32 Water Street, Newburyport

* Paula Estey Gallery (PEG): "Love-Locks," an exhibition featuring  contemporary art by painter Jennifer Jean Costello with PEG artists Miranda Updike, Kate Sullivan, Jessica Hachmeister, David Stone, Regina Valluzzi, Pat Forbes and Joanne Tarlin, has been extended for ArtWalk. 3 Harris Street, Newburyport

About ArtWalk

The 2016 Newburyport ArtWalk events are held on four Saturdays this year. They are free and open to the public. A collaborative of galleries offer special exhibitions, artist demos, lectures, tours, and visual art, all within easy walking distance. Local restaurants, cafes and coffee shops also display original art on a rotating basis. ArtWalk 2016 participants include: 36 Liberty St. Studios, Alan Bull Paintings, Connor Summers Gallery, Firehouse Center for the Arts, Indigo Artist Studio, Newburyport Art Association, Paula Estey Gallery, Sisters We Three, Somerby's Landing Sculpture Park, Spirit of Newburyport, Studio 5, Sweethaven Gallery, Valerie's Gallery, and The Walsingham Gallery. ArtWalk partner businesses include: 17 State Street Cafe, Atomic Cafe Coffee Roasters, Commune Cafe (formerly Caffe di Siena), Plum Island Coffee Roasters, Chococoa Baking Company & Cafe, the Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce, Middle Street Foods, and The Tannery Marketplace. Follow along on http://www.facebook.com/NewburyportArtWalk to stay informed of the latest activities.