Author Archives: artisan
From the Studio: Melody Phaneuf
As a visual artist, I appreciate looking at things, particularly old, tarnished, abandoned things. I collect objects that I can’t resist for paintings. This is a peculiar activity for a person who hates clutter...
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From the Studio: John Abisamra
I am very excited to be joining the Cape Ann Artisans group for the 2022 season. My real passion is to capture the beauty of Cape Ann and its magical light through my camera. I try to capture the uniqueness each season brings...
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From the Studio: Jacqueline Ganim-DeFalco and Beth Williams
Adventures in Gallery Hunting | Finding the right fit to sell your work A few takeaways and tips from the DIY approach, by Jacqueline Ganim-DeFalco and Beth Williams...
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From the Studio, Winter 2022: Deb Schradieck
2021 ended on a high note for me. I produced a line of Cape Ann themed Christmas cards featuring watercolors of classic Rockport and Gloucester scenes, some whimsical and some more serious...
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Cape Ann Artisans Announces 2022 Open Studios Schedule
Media Advisory: January 19, 2022
Inquiries: jackie@capeanndesigns.com 978-283-8333 or info@capeannartisans.com
Cape Ann Artisans Announces 2022 Open Studios Schedule
Returning and New artists plus NEW summer and winter dates to … Read the rest
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PRESS RELEASE: The Cape Ann Artisans Announces a Holiday Pop-In
Press Release: November 19, 2021
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The Cape Ann Artisans Announces a Holiday Pop-In
Focus on Community Appreciation
The Cape Ann Artisans are poised to … Read the rest
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From the Studio, Fall 2021: Rob Diebboll
“South Wind”, 12 x 12, oil on linen
On living with art
Creating art involves looking at the world with loving eyes. When those visions are captured in an artwork … Read the rest
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PRESS RELEASE: Doors Wide Open for the Fall Cape Ann Artisans Tour
Press Release: September 9, 2021
Inquiries: jackie@capeanndesigns.com 978-283-8333 or info@capeannartisans.com
Doors Wide Open for the Fall Cape Ann Artisans Tour October 9-10
Art Making & Appreciation is Stronger than
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From the Studio, Fall 2021: Cynthia Curtis
I am pleasantly surprised at how busy this summer has been! Classes and private lessons were full and it was clear to me that playing with clay has never been more therapeutic for all of us...
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The Cape Ann Artisans Tour | A Melting Pot of Fabulous Visitors & Art Lovers ~ Jacqueline Ganim-DeFalco
Over the seven years that I have been on the Cape Ann Artisans Tour, one of the things that has impressed me the most is incredibly diverse set of visitors and local people that pop in to see our work...
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PRESS RELEASE: Cape Ann Artisans Announce Summer Mini-Tour August 14th
Press Release: July 14, 2021
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Cape Ann Artisans Announce Summer Mini-Tour August 14th
Join us on Mass Tax Free Weekend
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From the Studio, Spring 2021: Marcie Rae
Treasures That Emerge from the Depth of the PandemicIf you’re a jeweler, confined to your home by the pandemic and by the long loneliness of the New England winter, what do you do to survive, to thrive? ...
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PRESS RELEASE: Cape Ann Artisans Leap Forward in 2021
Press Release: May 5, 2021
Inquiries: jackie@capeanndesigns.com 978-283-8333 or info@capeannartisans.com
Cape Ann Artisans Leap Forward in 2021
Welcoming new Artisans, fresh work, new ideas, & a colorful video online!
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From the Studio, Spring 2021: Pam Stratton
During the pandemic I continued to add mosaic work to my tree and I finished my sculptures that I had started in my class in Bell buckle Tennessee. I am looking forward to teaching again in my studio this summer...
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From the Studio, Spring 2021: Chloe Leigh
Summer is just around the corner! I have been feeling very inspired as the air warms up and the flowers have started to bloom! I have been busy, designing and handcrafting some new work! As a new member to Cape Ann Artisans, I cannot wait to meet everyone this year!
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From the Studio, Spring 2021: Jacqueline Ganim-DeFalco
Designing to a theme | How I envisioned “A Line in the Sand”
As creatives we have many choices and directions to take our work. We all need goal and a bit of a stretch to get the creative juices flowing. I have spent a lot of time interviewing artists over the past year and we are all in agreement over needing an artistic compass...
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From the Studio, Spring 2021: Deb Schradieck
Spring is almost here! And with it comes new hope for a return to some type of normal... I’m happy to share some very exciting news...
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Media Advisory: Cape Ann Artisans Announces 2021 Open Studios Schedule, Returning and New artists
Inquiries: jackie@capeanndesigns.com 978-283-8333 or info@capeannartisans.com
Cape Ann Artisans Announces 2021 Open Studios Schedule, Returning and New artists.
The Cape Ann Artisan’s tour continues to be a delightful and thoroughly enjoyable … Read the rest
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From the Studio, Fall 2020: Jillian Demeri
I’d waited some time before adding anything to a beautifully bound and paged journal. My dear friend and talented artist, Elisif, gave this gift to me from her most recent trip to London, as well as a tube of watercolor named ‘Sand’. Each year she and three other good friends from college make time to reunite...
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From the Studio, Fall 2020: Linda Hogan
Joining Cape Ann Artisans for our 2020 Open Studio Tour season is Linda Hogan, a well-known and respected quilter from Rockport, MA. A master quilter for over 40 years, Linda favors traditional quilting patterns made with a contemporary twist...
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From the Studio, September 2020: Cynthia Curtis
These are certainly strange times. But even so, I am feeling very grateful. Thanks to all of the folks that came out for our two Cape Ann Artisans “Mini Tours” in July and August. It was a lot of fun! ...
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Media Advisory: Cape Ann Artisans Announce Fall Open Studios New Schedule and Participating Artists
Inquiries: jackie@capeanndesigns.com 978-283-8333 or info@capeannartisans.com
Cape Ann Artisans Announce Fall Open Studios New Schedule and Participating Artists
The Cape Ann Artisans are pleased to announce that the well-loved 37th… Read the rest
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From the Studio, Summer 2020: Sinikka Nogelo
Thank goodness for outdoor art! Right now I’m excited to be working on my 5th sculpture for the sculpture show at Maudslay State Park that opens Sept. 13th. This year’s theme is “Passages.”...
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From the Studio, Summer 2020: Rob Diebboll
...But I have started getting back into the painting rhythm again. A few weeks back I took my paints down to the pebbly part of the beach and watched a mother help her children down to the water...
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Cape Ann Artisans August 15th Mini-Tour – Updated Schedule
Based on the success of the July Mini-Tour, the Cape Ann Artisans look forward to a second one-day event on August 15th. To beat the heat, the hours have been moved earlier...
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Announcing Two Mini-Tours, July 18th and August 15th
A small group (sub-set) of the formal Cape Ann Artisans will open up their studios twice over the summer for the full days...
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Not exactly business as Usual
– but the Cape Ann Artisans are here! As we embrace the warmer weather, it usually means that the Spring Tour is in the air. Like so many other "events," sadly we have had to cancel to ensure the safety of each of us and you. However,...
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From the Studio, Spring 2020: Jacqueline Ganim-DeFalco
At this time of year, I would normally be preparing for the Northeast Sea Glass Expo, the Spring Cape Ann Artisans Tour, and Art in the Barn. With all of these events either postponed or virtual, I am using my creativity in new ways.
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From the Studio, Spring 2020: Pam Stratton
This spring my exploration in mosaic work is turning towards the sculptural and more spontaneous. A small series of work came out of a favorite broken pot. I call it the shaman series...
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From the Studio, Spring 2020: Marcie Rae
With a “call for entry” for an exhibition named “Hidden Treasure”, you can’t just send the piece of jewelry currently in process on your jeweler’s bench. Hidden in the recesses of your mind must be a pendant or pin with its own secret tresure, ready to reveal with one simple gesture.
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Marcie Rae in “Hidden Treasure”
Marcie Rae, Jeweler juried with the League of NH Craftsmen and the Cape Ann Artisans, has a pendant entitled “What’s Behind Door # 1?” in the Juried Exhibition “Hidden Treasure” at the League of NH Headquarters in Concord, NH from January 17 through 27, 2020.
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From the Studio, Spring 2020: Chloe Leigh
Meet Our New Member, Chloe Leigh. Chloe is a Fine Jeweler from Cape Ann. She graduated from Massachusetts College of Art and Design with a BFA in Jewelry and Metalsmithing in May 2017 and sought additional training by attending Alchimia Contemporary Jewelry School in Florence, Italy...
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Media Advisory: Cape Ann Artisans Announce Details for 37th Anniversary Open Studios
Inquiries: jackie@capeanndesigns.com 978-283-8333 or info@capeannartisans.com
Cape Ann Artisans Announce Details for 36th Anniversary Open Studios – Partnership Opportunities Available through Feb 1
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From the Studio, Fall 2019: Beth Williams
Fall is my favorite time of year (along with Spring and Summer! 😉) and this year I was lucky enough to spend the beginning of it in San Diego and on the big island of Hawai’i!...
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From the Studio, Fall 2019: Jacqueline Ganim-DeFalco
For some reason, circles are comforting. It may be that we are always looking for closure? It may be our circle of life – something that starts and ends almost at the same place...
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PRESS RELEASE: Cape Ann Artisans Fall 2019 Open Studio Tour
The Cape Ann Artisans have deep roots in the community – connecting artistically and in many other ways with both visitors and residents year round. This Fall, for the first time, in addition to welcoming the general public, the Artisans will roll out the red (yellow, and orange) carpet for the Cape Ann Plein Air painters who are part of the week long Plein Air event leading up to the 36th Annual Cape Ann Artisans Open Studios...
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From the Studio, Fall 2019: Sinikka Nogelo
Since the spring Cape Ann Artisans Studio Tour I’ve continued experimenting with stain painting. I’ve painted “plein air” on the lawn, making outsized abstracts...
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From the Studio, Fall 2019: Pam Stratton
This Summer I continued to play with integrating mosaic art and encaustic wax. My work “Interwoven” won an award for artistic distinction in the annual New England Mosaic Society juried exhibition. It is made with Sodalite, pebbles and hand made bark paper...
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From the Studio, Fall 2019: Deborah Gonet
Hard to believe it’s already mid-September! On a whim I decided to take a Viscocity Monotype workshop with Joyce Silverstone at Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill in August...
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From the Studio, Spring 2019: Anni Melançon
This spring I’ve been making porcelain pieces coated with black slip (liquid colored clay) to carve surface decoration on. I knew that I couldn’t make enough pots to fill my big kiln before the Cape Ann Artisans spring studio tour, so I decided to spend some time with a series of sgraffito (scratching) animal designs on some mugs, platters and serving bowls...
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