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2007 Schedule Artists host an Open House during the citywide ArtsNightOut, usually on the second Friday of the month, 5-8 pm. For a map of participating galleries, click here: https://secure.dotinchosting.com/explorenorthampton/visitor/whatshappening/artwalk.pdf Lawn Exhibits: May – June “Oddly compelling” welded scrap metal sculptures of James Kitchen will be installed on the Courthouse lawn, reusing bits of local history to express the playful creativity of this “mad scientist.” http://www.jameskitchen.com/ October 2007 – September 2008 Andrew DeVries’ exquisite cast bronze sculptures will dance on the Courthouse lawn for a year. http://www.andrewdevries.com/ . Please see the October gallery listing for the opening reception and accompanying indoor exhibit. Gallery Exhibits: February: Rosemary Wessell, 90 Trow Road, Cummington MA 01026. 413-634-5726 wsrw (at) earthlink.net “Mixed media-plaster cast relief on canvas, painted over with oils. Plaster casts are of people. Remainder of relief work is abstract, depicting energies of the subject in the painting. Work ranges from 2x2 to 4x9. Online Gallery @ www.rosemarywessell.com. March: Patricia L. Jenks, 15 Keefe Ave, Holyoke, MA 01040. 413-532-8513. p-jenks (at) hotmail.com. “Two dimensional artworks consisting of paintings on canvas, works on paper, and possibly some collage pieces. Paintings and works on paper are acrylic and abstract but theme-oriented. All painted works are poured paint using various mediums to create various thicknesses. April: Greg Smith, 143 Crescent Street, Northampton MA, 01060. 413-584-1302. info (at) gregsmithartist.com. Greg Smith’s paintings are oil on canvas. Many are also available as limited edition giclee prints. For several years, he concentrated on a series of flower paintings inspired by a love of gardening, particularly a rose collection of over 200 antique and modern varieties. The paintings, often a hundred times life size, give a butterfly’s view of flower, bud and leaf structure. Recently Greg has embarked on a series of Italian scene paintings with three dimensional window frames, arches and columns built onto the canvas. May: Chuck Braun, 132 Brickyard Road, Southampton, MA 01075. 413-529-9412. ChuckBraun (at) charter.net “The theme of this exhibit is based on preservation and conservation; savoring the past and appreciating nature and wildlife. It will include paintings representing historic architecture, antique artifacts and vehicles, and some of my wildlife observations and encounters. June: Gayle A. Higgins, 68 Fairview St, South Hadley, MA 01075. 413-532-6131. watercolor1 (at) comcast.net. “My watercolor and pastel paintings are of peaceful places, taking you on a mini vacation without leaving your home. My latest adventure into stained paper collage is slightly abstract allowing the viewer more of a participatory role in viewing the work. Since the subject may not be obvious at first look, the viewer can decide what it is.” July: Kathleen Hasbrouck, 33 Laurel Park, Northampton MA 01060. 413-586-3789. katierney (at) comcast.net. Black and white block prints-animals, trees, etc. Acrylic landscape paintings. August: Jennifer Burdick-Poitras and Gregory Poitras. 26 B. Elm Circle, South Deerfield, MA 01373. 413-320-7718. photojennics (at) yahoo.com. “This exhibition of photographs is a comparative look at how a photographer and her five year old son both view their world and people around them. Jenn’s work has been described as unique in her point of view of the everyday and familiar. Gregory’s vision is just as engaging.” September: Melissa Incompo, 60 Russellville Road, Southampton MA 01073. 413-527-7691. snissyb (at) yahoo.com. “This exhibit presents documentary photography including portraits and scenes throughout New Mexico, New York and New England. Color and black and white prints.” October: Andrew Devries, Cast bronze sculpture. The October Arts Night Out open house launches a yearlong outdoor installation of cast bronze sculptures. The accompanying gallery exhibit this month illustrates how DeVries creates his cast bronze sculptures, beginning with sketching from life through casting his own work. Both finished and unfinished cast pieces and examples of tools bring to life the story told in photographs and text. Students of all ages are encouraged to visit; classes are invited to arrange a visit with the artist. http://www.andrewdevries.com November: Two Person Show: Alma LaFrance, 11 Birchwood Drive, Huntington MA 01050. 413 667 3372. aml64 (at) quixnet.net. Plein air oil paintings. Going out of doors in all seasons with the intent of capturing on canvas, in oils, something that has sparked my interest, is a very large part of who I am as a painter. The qualities of plein air painting…especially the immediacy required by the short period of time an artist has before everything changes, make themselves evident in the work. . Karin Cook, Bashan Hill Road, Worthington MA. Watercolors. Karin Cook is also a plein air artist who works in Watercolors. http://www.neartexpress.com/q/karin+cook December: In December, we join the Museums10 Bookmarks event, celebrating The Art of The Book. For other galleries and museums participating, go to the Museums10 (http://www.museums10.org/index.php?op=calendar) website. In our gallery, six published children’s book illustrators show their original art, in watercolor, gouache, and acrylic. Some paintings and drawings were created for books, others created specifically for gallery sale. Just in time for holiday gifts. the opening will include a book sale and book signing. Children with parents and grandparents are especially welcome. ANNA ALTER see work at: http://www.annaalter.com/pf.php?page=new-work.html ALISSA IMRE GEIS see work at: http://alissaimregeis.com/see.htm http://alissaimregeis.com/books.html GRACE LIN see work at: http://www.gracelin.com/store/original_art.php http://www.gracelin.com/store/giclee_prints.php MEGHAN MCCARTHY see work at: http://meghan-mccarthy.com/kids_portfolio.html ANIK MCGRORY see work at: http://www.anikmcgrory.com/AniksArt/index.htm KELLY MURPHY see work at: http://kelmurphy.com/portfolio.htm