Artists Weekend
The Fells
456 Route 103A
Newbury, NH 03255
603-763-4789
info@thefells.org
www.thefells.org
July 16–17, 10am–4pm
Celebrated New England artists will paint en plein air against the backdrop of the beautiful gardens of The Fells. The Artists Weekend will feature a sale, exhibit, reception, as well as artists demonstrations.
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Bastille Day Boston
Marlborough Street (between Berkeley & Clarendon)
Boston, MA
612-912-0400
Friday July 15
The French Cultural Center brings Paris to Boston in their annual Bastille Day celebration. A national French holiday commemorating the storming of the Bastille during the French Revolution, Bastille Day is an important cultural experience for any francophile visiting New England. Featuring performances by Yoro Ndiaye and Rupa & the April Fishes. Delicious French food and drinks, including wine and beer, will be for sale. Advance tickets: $28. Day of: $35 (subject to availability).
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Betsey Telford-Goodwin’s Rocky Mountain Antique Quilts
130 York Street
York, ME 03909
207-363-6800 or
800-762-5940
Betsey@RMQuilts.com
www.rockymountainquilts.com
Open all year by appointment.
Selling the largest selection of premier quilts in America from 1780–1945. Also offers professional restoration of quilts using period fabrics, appraisals, custom quilting and quilt washing.
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Elizabeth Moss Galleries
251 US Route One
Falmouth, ME
207-781-2620
www.elizabethmossgalleries.com
www.artnet.com/elizabethmoss.html
June 9–July 10, 2011
Carol Sloane Reflections
June 23–July 18, 2011
Botanical Drawings: Stephen Burt, John Knight
July
Brita Holmquist Installation
July 23–August 20, 2011
Frances Hynes: Meeting Points
Julie Freund: Recent Paintings
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Gloucester Waterfront Festival
Stage Fort Park
Gloucester, MA 01930
978-283-1601
August 20–21, 2011
9am–6pm
Over 175 Juried artists and craftsmen from Nation-wide come together to bring the town of Gloucester one of a kind wares, unique foods, live music, and “family style” entertainment that will please both young and old alike. Festivalgoers will get a chance to view antique cars and take part in a New England lobster bake, all while taking in the picturesque seaport of Gloucester.
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2011 Greater Hartford
Festival of Jazz
Jewel Street
Hartford, CT 06103
860-727-0050
www.hartfordjazz.com
July 15–17, 2011
The Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz presents internationally acclaimed musicians performing over twenty-five hours of music. Seeking to educate audiences, the festival presents world renowned musicians, as well as regional and local musicians.
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League of New Hampshire Craftsmen
Mount Sunapee Resort
1398 New Hampshire 103, Newbury, NH
603-224-3375
www.nhcrafts.org
August 6–14, 2011
Celebrate the spirit of the maker at the Annual League of New Hampshire Craftsmen’s Fair. Enjoy shopping, demonstrations, workshops for adults and kids, exhibitions, tours, lectures and musical performances, including the Pousette Dart Band on August 13. Ticket and info on website.
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A Legacy of Fine Craft: Brookfield Craft Center Faculty Exhibition
286 Whisconier Road (Route 25)
Brookfield, CT 06804
203-775-4526
info@brookfield.craft.org
www.brookfieldcraft.org
June 26–August 14, 2011
Hours: Tue-Fri 11–4; Sat 10–5; Sun 12–4
“A Legacy of Fine Craft” brings together work from over 50 artists who have brought their educations and experiences to the Brookfield Craft Center. In addition to the featured works, the progression of finished works are highlighted and displayed.
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Annual Lincoln Summer Craft Festival
Main Street and 25 South Mountain Drive
Lincoln, NH 03251
Tel: 603-745-4800
terrym@worldpath.net
http://www.castleberryfairs.com/index.php
August 13–August 14, 2011
Hours: 9–5
American made crafts created by over 100-juried Artisans are on display and for sale at the Annual Lincoln Summer Craft Festival. Live music and stands selling specialty snacks create the perfect atmosphere for this outdoor fair.
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Maine International Film Festival
Railroad Square Cinema and Colby College
177 Main St.
Waterville, ME 04901
978-861-8138
info@miff.org
July 15–24, 2011
In the 10 days it runs, the Maine International Film Festival shows almost 100 movies by 50 directors, and showcases International and American independent cinema. The MIFF offers those who are eager to learn more about cinema, and the featured movies, an exceptional chance to meet those involved behind the camera.
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Middlebury Arts Walk
Downtown Middlebury, VT
Tel: 802-388-7951 x2
info@middleburyartswalk.com
http://www.addisoncounty.com/pages/event.asp?content=artswalk
August 12, 2011—the second Friday of every month until October.
Hours: 5–7 p.m
During the Middlebury Arts Walk, businesses in Downtown Middlebury are transformed into galleries putting the work of local area artists on display to the public. Restaurant goers, shoppers, and those out for a stroll will be treated to an exciting take on art exhibition.
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Newport Arts Festival
August 27 & August 28
Newport Yachting Center
4 Commercial Wharf
Newport, RI 02840
www.newportartsfestival.com
Hours: Sat. 10–6:30pm, Sun 10–5pm
Admission $8 Adults, Children under 12 free
Art, food and music on the waterfront! Browse through a colorful marketplace of fine, functional, fun art featuring the work of more than 65 juried artists; enjoy music, food and activities to spark young imaginations. All proceeds benefit Looking Upwards, a non-profit supporting those with disabilities to live fulfilling lives.
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Newport Music Festival
PO Box 3300
Newport, RI 02840
401-846-1133
staff@newportmusic.org
July 2–24, 2011
Celebrating its 43rd season the Newport Music Festival will showcase world-class artists and continue to present artists and ensembles in their American debut.
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North Shore Arts Association
11 Pirates Lane
Gloucester, MA 01930
978-283-1857
www.nsarts.org
Preview over 100 beautiful juried works from the region’s finest artists featured in the North Shore Arts Association (NSAA) 2011 Art Auction. A preview event, held Friday, July 29, (5:30-8pm) invites the public to meet many of the artists and learn stories behind their work; also enjoy live music, hors d’oeuvres, and open wine bar. Preview artwork at the Gallery all week, through August 6th. The NSAA Live Art Auction will be held Sat., August 6 (6-9pm) and this yearfeatures a new online live bidding option. Proceeds benefit the non-profit NSAA, which has been connecting art and the community for nearly 90 years. www.nsarts.org for tickets and more information.
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Ogunquit Art Association
1 Bourne Lane
Ogunquit, ME 03907
207-646-8400
oaa@ogunquitart.com
ogunquitartassociation.com
Mon–Sat 11am–5pm,
Sun 1pm–5pm
Maine’s oldest artist group. Exhibitions at Barn Gallery run May through October. Celebrating Maine’s Drawing Project with two exhibitions “Drawing the Line” and Point of Departure.” Art Auction is August 6th.
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Portsmouth Open Market
Strawbery Banke Museum
14 Hancock Street
Portsmouth, NH 03801
803-403-8305
liz@sowaopenmarket.com
http://www.portsmouthopenmarket.com
Every Sunday through October 4, 2011
Hours: Sun 10–4
Located outdoors, the Portsmouth Open Market provides a juried art and farmers market that gives regional and local artists, as well as farmers an opportunity a chance to sell handmade wares.
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Provenance Center
165 State Street
New London, CT 06320
860-405-5887
www.provenancecenter.com
June 25–August 13: World of Woman: Global Images. 2nd Annual Photograph Exhibit displaying images of various aspects of the world of women, highlighting strength, character, and spirituality as seen and portrayed through the lens of our guest photographers.
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Rocky Neck Accommodations
On the Water
Gloucester, MA
978-381-9848
www.rockyneckaccommodations.com
Located in the historic Rocky Neck Art Colony. Offering one bedroom rooms and suites with decks overlooking the water. Art galleries, shops, restaurants, theater and beaches are walking distance. Whale watching, fishing, Island tours, museums and other beaches are readily available.
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Rocky Neck Art Colony
Rocky Neck Ave.
Gloucester, MA
978-282-0917
www.rockyneckartcolony.org
Rocky Neck has attracted some of the nation’s most illustrious artists, including Winslow Homer, Milton Avery, John Sloan and Edward Hopper. This enclave of galleries, studios, restaurants, and lodging with waterfront views is America’s oldest art colony.
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Schoodic International Sculpture Symposium
Schoodic Peninsula
PO Box 122
Steuben, ME 04680
207-255-4948
jesse@schoodicsculpture.org
August 1–September 14, 2011
The Schoodic International Sculpture Symposium is a biennial event that allows the public a rare opportunity to watch a resident artist at work. The pieces created will go on to become part of a public sculpture collection in Eastern Maine.
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Southern Vermont Art and Craft Festival
Hildene’s Meadow
1844 River Road
Manchester Center, VT 05255
802-425-3399
info@craftproducers.com
www.craftproducers.com
August 5–7, 2011
The Southern Vermont Art and Craft Festival features over 150 boutiques that contain an extensive variety of art, crafts, and gourmet food in a open outdoor setting. The festival gives the public a chance to meet with the artists taking part in the festival, and offers buyers an opportunity to purchase handmade, unique gifts.
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Spring Gallery & Sculpture Garden
Rt. 27
Belgrade Lakes, ME 04917
Memorial Day–Labor Day, Th–Su, 11–5 or by appointment.
207-495-3113
www.springgallerymaine.com
info@modernartfoundry.com
Group show primarily featuring bronze
sculpture cast by artists working with
Modern Art Foundry. Gallery also exhibits
MAF Design Works created by the artisans
at Modern Art Foundry.
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The Taste of Stowe Arts Festival
July 29-31
Topnotch Field, Stowe, VT
www.craftproducers.com
The Taste of Stowe Arts Festival showcases 150 artists and artisans under Camelot tents. It is a marketplace for the handmade. The Festival is also known for its localvore food, culminating in the actual “Taste of Stowe” on Sunday, when twelve eateries serve gourmet specialties. Live music and kids activities complete the day.
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27th Annual Gloucester
Schooner Festival
Gloucester Harbor
Gloucester, MA 01930
978-283-1601
info@capeannchamber.com
September 2–5, 2011
Every Labor Day Weekend, boats, both small and large, gather at the oldest fishing port on the Atlantic coast to participate in this commemorative festival. Events will take place all weekend long and include a Lighted Boat Parade, fireworks, and the Mayor’s Race for the Esperanto Cup.
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Waterfire
101 Regent Avenue
Providence, RI 02908
401-273-1155
www.waterfire.org
May 1, 2011–Oct. 8, 2011; dusk
Waterfire features over eighty bonfires that envelop the city of Providence in a warm glow that illuminates the architectural delights of downtown Providence. Each night that the bonfires are lit, Providence comes alive with smells, sights, and sounds, which intoxicate the senses and invigorate the city.
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Windsor Art Center
40 Mechanic Street
Windsor, CT 06095
tel: 860-688-2528
windsorartceneter.org
Thursday 6–8pm, Saturday 10–4, Sunday 11–4
July 9–August 20, 2011
Next Wave—A 3rd Generation of Furniture Makers will feature Brian Reed, Peter Turner, Andy Peklo, Thomas Throop, Mark Del Guidice. John Reed Fox, and more. Opening reception, Sunday, July 10, 3–5 PM.
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