''Legends'' Lecture Series

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FROM: North Shore Arts Association June/2014 TO: Regional Media Outlets CONTACT: Linda Cote, Gallery Manager Submitted By: Susan Britt Staff Writer North Shore Arts Association 11 Pirates Lane Gloucester, MA 01930 978 283-1857 arts@nsarts.org www.nsarts.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NORTH SHORE ARTS ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES " Legends" - A LECTURE SERIES OFFERED BY FIVE OF NSAA'S RENOWNED ARTISTS All Lectures are Free and Open to the Public! Wine and Cheese Reception Following Each Lecture "Masters of Elimination" is the first Lecture of the Series, offered Saturday, June 21st, 2014, 3:30 p.m. at NSAA, by renowned Cape Ann artist and teacher, Gloucester native, Charles Movalli. This first Lecture of the five-Lecture Series will focus on four legendary Cape Ann artists: Aldro Hibbard, N.A., Lester Stevens, N.A., a Cape Ann native, Emile Gruppe and Carl Peters. The artistic vision they shared manifested in their dedication to en plein air painting. Movalli, in addition to addressing the history of their storied careers, will emphasize "the interconnections between the four and how, unlike much of the detailed studio work seen in galleries today, their mutual dedication to working on the spot made them masters of elimination." Essential to working outdoors is the ability to grasp quickly the essence of a scene, then capture it on the canvas with skillful simplicity. To demonstrate this mastery of the brush, Movalli, through the use of slides, will show the detail of the brushwork in a particular painting side by side with an overview of it as he discusses each artist's techniques and approach to their work. These behemoths in the world of visual arts were instrumental in the founding and creation of The North Shore Arts Association early in the twentieth century. Their influence can be seen over many decades even into the present day in the work of artists from New England and around the world. -- The second Lecture in the Series will be given by Rockporter and National Art Academician Tom Nicholas, who, drawing from his 40 years of work as an artist, will discuss his approach to design and composition. His lecture will be held on Sunday, July 6th, 2014 at 3:30 p.m. -- The third Lecture will be given by renowned Rockport artist and teacher, Ron Straka, who painted with Paul Strisik and other well known Cape Ann artists. He will address the importance of design, which incorporates color, form and movement, as opposed to simple composition, when applied to work that attempts either an abstract, semi-abstract or realistic style. This talk will be offered on Sunday, August 17th, 2014 at 3:30 p.m. -- The fourth Lecture in the series, "Learning to Paint The Day" will be given by celebrated Rockport watercolorist and author of many art instruction books, Betty Lou Schlemm. She will teach how to create movement on the canvas with attention to the play of light on form. Sunday, August 31st, 2014 at 3:30 p.m. -- The fifth Lecture is offered by well known artist and Pastel Society of America Hall of Fame member, Frank Federico, on day Saturday, September 27th, 2014 at 3:30 p.m. He will address the diversity of mediums he uses – pastels, watercolor, acrylics - and the variety of techniques they require. Come to the North Shore Arts Association in historic Gloucester to hear and enjoy some of Cape Ann's legendary artists and teachers as they share their expertise in celebration of the visual arts. FROM: North Shore Arts Association June/2014 TO: Regional Media Outlets CONTACT: Linda Cote, Gallery Manager Submitted By: Susan Britt Staff Writer North Shore Arts Association 11 Pirates Lane Gloucester, MA 01930 978 283-1857 arts@nsarts.org www.nsarts.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NORTH SHORE ARTS ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES " Legends" - A LECTURE SERIES OFFERED BY FIVE OF NSAA'S RENOWNED ARTISTS All Lectures are Free and Open to the Public! Wine and Cheese Reception Following Each Lecture "Masters of Elimination" is the first Lecture of the Series, offered Saturday, June 21st, 2014, 3:30 p.m. at NSAA, by renowned Cape Ann artist and teacher, Gloucester native, Charles Movalli. This first Lecture of the five-Lecture Series will focus on four legendary Cape Ann artists: Aldro Hibbard, N.A., Lester Stevens, N.A., a Cape Ann native, Emile Gruppe and Carl Peters. The artistic vision they shared manifested in their dedication to en plein air painting. Movalli, in addition to addressing the history of their storied careers, will emphasize "the interconnections between the four and how, unlike much of the detailed studio work seen in galleries today, their mutual dedication to working on the spot made them masters of elimination." Essential to working outdoors is the ability to grasp quickly the essence of a scene, then capture it on the canvas with skillful simplicity. To demonstrate this mastery of the brush, Movalli, through the use of slides, will show the detail of the brushwork in a particular painting side by side with an overview of it as he discusses each artist's techniques and approach to their work. These behemoths in the world of visual arts were instrumental in the founding and creation of The North Shore Arts Association early in the twentieth century. Their influence can be seen over many decades even into the present day in the work of artists from New England and around the world. -- The second Lecture in the Series will be given by Rockporter and National Art Academician Tom Nicholas, who, drawing from his 40 years of work as an artist, will discuss his approach to design and composition. His lecture will be held on Sunday, July 6th, 2014 at 3:30 p.m. -- The third Lecture will be given by renowned Rockport artist and teacher, Ron Straka, who painted with Paul Strisik and other well known Cape Ann artists. He will address the importance of design, which incorporates color, form and movement, as opposed to simple composition, when applied to work that attempts either an abstract, semi-abstract or realistic style. This talk will be offered on Sunday, August 17th, 2014 at 3:30 p.m. -- The fourth Lecture in the series, "Learning to Paint The Day" will be given by celebrated Rockport watercolorist and author of many art instruction books, Betty Lou Schlemm. She will teach how to create movement on the canvas with attention to the play of light on form. Sunday, August 31st, 2014 at 3:30 p.m. -- The fifth Lecture is offered by well known artist and Pastel Society of America Hall of Fame member, Frank Federico, on day Saturday, September 27th, 2014 at 3:30 p.m. He will address the diversity of mediums he uses – pastels, watercolor, acrylics - and the variety of techniques they require. Come to the North Shore Arts Association in historic Gloucester to hear and enjoy some of Cape Ann's legendary artists and teachers as they share their expertise in celebration of the visual arts. More information on all North Shore Arts Association events is available by visiting their website at www.nsarts.org, and by email at arts@nsarts.org, or by telephone 978 283-1857. The North Shore Arts Association's galleries are open, free to the public, Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Noon to 5 p.m. More information on all North Shore Arts Association events is available by visiting their website at www.nsarts.org, and by email at arts@nsarts.org, The North Shore Arts Association's galleries are open, free to the public, Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Noon to 5 p.m.