33rd Benefit Art Auction
The Attleboro Arts Museum involves audiences of all ages and backgrounds in the visual arts through diverse educational programs and engaging arts experiences. We work to support the creative and artistic development of both promising and professional artists. The Museum is a privately supported, nonprofit arts institution whose core commitment to Arts for Everyone guides the Museum’s programs and operations.
Auction Chair: Michael Evans
Auction Committee: Mim Brooks Fawcett, Gerry Hickman, Ellie Huntress, Abby Rovaldi, Riley Silva, Kerry St. Pierre, Marcia Szymanski.
Donation Photography: Laurie Lizotte, Kevin Cabana
Museum Executive Board
Chair Gerry Hickman
Vice Chair Marcia Szymanski
Treasurer Ali Chrysikos
Clerk Michael McVeigh
Trustees: Edward J. Casey, Sandy Dennis, Brian Hodess, Amanda Knox, Jeannine Hunter Lazzaro, Mary McMurtery, Mike O’Brien, Mahesh Patel, Joan Pilkington-Smyth, Marcia Szymanski.
Staff
Executive Director & Mim Brooks Fawcett
Chief Curator
Programs Coordinator Abby Rovaldi
Office Assistant Riley Silva
Accounting Clerk Kerry St.Pierre
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All bidding will either start, or start and finish online. Our LIVE Auction event takes place on Saturday, November 2nd at 7pm EST. Starting October 11th, bids can be placed on the LIVE items online through Wednesday, October 30th at 5pm EST.
The final bidding on these items, conducted live by our auctioneer, Chris Barber, will take place at the Museum on Saturday, November 2nd. If you’re unable to attend the live auction, you can leave a “high bid” amount online (no later than October 30th, 5pm EST) and the auctioneer will represent your bid during the live event.
Bidding on all items not in the LIVE Auction will be uninterrupted. You can bid on them online, 24/7, until Sunday, Nov. 3rd at 6pm EST.
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Guide for Prospective Auction Buyers
Bidding: Bidding is by bidder number only.
Handling: The handling of purchased lots by our volunteers is undertaken solely as a courtesy to you. In no event will the Museum be liable for damage to glass, frames, or artwork regardless of cause.
Buyer’s Premium/Sales Tax: There is no buyer’s premium or sales tax on lots purchased in the Benefit Art Auction.
Quality and Condition: Quality and defects may be a matter of personal judgment. Lots are sold AS IS, WHERE IS.
Artists retain reproduction rights and copyright to all auction lots. Conditions of Sale
Any posted notices or oral announcements by the Auctioneer during the Live auction can amend this catalog. The Conditions of Sale, Terms of Guarantee, and Guide for Prospective Buyers are the complete and only terms and conditions on which all property is offered for sale.
1. All property is sold AS IS, WHERE IS.
2. We reserve the right to withdraw property before or during a sale.
3. All bids are per lot as numbered in this catalog, and all lots may be subject to a reserve, which is the confidential minimum price below which lots will not be sold. We may execute such bids by bidding on behalf of the Artist or Consignor.
4. We reserve the right to reject any bid. The bidder acknowledged by the Auctioneer or Bidding for Good notification will be the buyer. In the event of any dispute between bidders, or in the event of doubt on our part as to the validity of any bid, the Auctioneer or Auction Chair will have the final discretion either to determine the successful bidder or to re-offer the disputed article for resale.
5. All sales are final on the fall of the Auctioneer’s gavel or as indicated by a Bidding for Good notification. Title to an offered lot will pass to the bidder acknowledged by the Auctioneer or Bidding for Good, subject to fulfillment by such bidder of all the conditions set forth herein, and such bidder thereupon assumes full risk and responsibility for the item and will pay the full purchase price.
6. If you have won auction lots from the LIVE or SILENT auctions you may pick them up at the Attleboro Arts Museum, 86 Park Street, Attleboro, MA from November 7th – 9th, 2024 from 10am – 5pm.
7. If you would like to have your winning LIVE or SILENT lots shipped, call 508-222-2644 x13 starting Thursday, Nov 7th (10am – 5pm).
Please note that the winning bidder is responsible for making all arrangements and covering all shipping and handling costs.
8. Purchased items that are not claimed within 14 days of Auction
close will be deemed forfeit, become property of the Museum, and no refund shall be issued to the winner.
Silent Auction Guidelines
1. Bidding is conducted online only from Oct.11th at 10am ESTNov. 3rd at 6pm EST.
2. Select an item, then bid as directed. All bidders must register before placing bids.
3. Your bid must be higher than the previous bid by the increment noted on the Bidding for Good online auction. Any bid not following the posted bidding increments will be disqualified and voided. There is no limit to the amount by which you can increase your bid above the previous bid as long as it is within the designated increments.
4. Purchased items that are not claimed within 14 days after the Auction close will be deemed forfeit, become property of the Museum, and no refund shall be issued to the winner.
Terms of Guarantee
We guarantee the authenticity of Authorship on the terms and conditions set forth below.
Definition of Authorship: Authorship means the identity of the creator, the period, culture source of origin of the property, as set forth in each catalog entry.
Guarantee Coverage: If within 14 days of the date of the sale of any lot, the original purchaser of record tenders to us a purchased lot in the same condition as when sold and it is established that the identification of the Authorship of such lot is not substantially correct based upon written or oral statements made by the catalog or auctioneers, the sale of the lot will be rescinded and the original purchase price refunded.
Non-Assignability: It is specifically understood that the benefits of this Guarantee are not assignable and shall be applicable only to the original purchase of the lot and not to any subsequent owners.
Sole Remedy: It is further specifically understood that the remedy set forth herein, the rescission of purchase and return of the purchase price is exclusive and in lieu of any other remedy which might otherwise be available as a matter of law.
Note to all donors: Personal promotion of any auction lot by a donor is not permitted during any segment of the Nov. 2nd, 2024 Benefit Art Auction event. Thank you for your cooperation.
Raffle Guidelines
All Auction raffle proceeds support museum classes and programs. Raffle tickets are for sale beginning October 11th at 10am in the Museum’s Ottmar Gallery. Sales end after the Live Auction on Saturday, Nov. 2nd. Winning tickets will be pulled that evening. You do not have to present to win.
To purchase: Visit the Museum, 86 Park Street, Attleboro, during business hours, Tues-Sat,10am-5pm, Oct .11th – Nov. 2nd (gallery closed from 2pm - 5pm on Nov. 2nd). Tickets will also be for sale during the LIVE event.
Winners will be contacted by a Museum representative by Thursday, Nov. 7th. No calls please.
Winners (or an authorized representative) must pick up their raffle in-person on Nov. 8th or 9th, 2024 between 10am-5pm EST; Attleboro Arts Museum, 86 Park St., Attleboro. If raffles are not picked up on those dates all raffle items will become property of the Museum.
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Jerry Aissis was part of a group of anchor artists at The Artists Studio and Gallery at Patriot Place for twelve years. This was a great experience and Aissis enjoyed meeting so many wonderful people from all over the world. He is now teaching watercolor classes and participating in local outdoor art and craft events.
Linda Alger holds a true passion for the arts and has served the artistic community in a variety of ways. Many recognize Alger from her years as a special contributor to The Sun Chronicle newspaper when she wrote over fifty featured columns in “The Artist’s Eye” which introduced readers to many different craft and artistic mediums. Much of Alger’s art reflects her love of Attleboro and can often be viewed at local community events.
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Mary Jane Andreozzi is currently the Art Department Chairperson at Bay View Academy in Riverside, RI, as well as a practicing artist. She received her Masters of Art in Teaching at RISD and her Bachelor of Arts from RIC. She is represented in Art galleries in Provincetown, MA, Charlestown, RI, Manchester, NH, and has exhibited work in different venues throughout New England.
Clare Asch has a BFA from UMass and an MFA from Lesley University. She is a member of Galatea Fine Art in Boston. She was recently commissioned by the deCordova Museum Corporate Program for an installation of artworks at the Riverfront Office Park in Cambridge, MA. Clare’s paintings can be found in the collection of the Boston Public Library, the Essex County Courthouse, MA General Hospital and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston.
Bennett Bean is an American ceramic artist. Although commonly described as a studio potter, some would characterize him as a sculptor and painter who works primarily in studio pottery. Bean resides in Frelinghuysen Township, NJ. He is best known for his pit-fired white earthenware vessels, especially his collectible, non-functional bowls and teapots.
Christina Beecher is an dynamic member and volunteer at the AAM and holds a BFA from the Cleveland Institute of Art. She is engaged in the local art scene and proud to be represented by The Next Door Gallery in Mansfield, MA and True Grit Gallery in Middleboro, MA. Beecher is also an active artist and board member at Galatea Fine Art in Boston, MA. She loves painting the New England landscape, focusing on the light and the time of day.
Christopher Belleau is drawn to the more ethereal, fluid and translucent qualities of glass and the opportunity glass provides to play with color. He is the only glass blower in RI that regularly makes colored glass from raw ingredients. This allows for variations of intensity of hue, tone and depth which are not available with commercial colors. Belleau has been experimenting with the rainbow flow of colors with variations of metallic and matt surface textures.
Jerry Bennett is a leading international clay artist specializing in porcelain. His work is in many galleries and museums throughout the world.
His work explores form, texture, and pattern as they interact with light in translucent porcelain. Each piece is formed individually by hand-building and painting the surface with underglazes, then firing under a clear glaze. Each piece is unique. He is an active artist in Philadelphia, PA running the Two Rivers Studio.
Judith Bertozzi is a graduate of the SMFA, Boston, holds a BFA from Tufts and an MED from Lesley College. She paints primarily in watercolor and has had her work shown widely and collected privately. Her focus has been the lure of landscape, and she has found inspiration from renowned artists such as Turner to Thiebaud.
David Lee Black is a photographer, sculptor, and musician who exhibits nationally and internationally. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education from the University of Missouri/Columbia. He was the recipient of the Tullyloughran Residency in County Clare, Ireland, with concentration in photography, sculpture and art history. Black’s exhibition history includes over a dozen solo and forty group shows and he has been published extensively. Residing in Wrentham, MA, Black also lends his personal philosophy and artistic skills to his work in expressive arts therapy, “Creating Your Vision” photography workshops, while also offering private artist coaching services such as music, installations, studio visits and portfolio reviews.
Linda Bonaccorsi of EveryBitBeautiful, is a self-taught outdoor photographer based in MA. She took her first pictures at the age of ten with her father’s point and shoot camera. Now, most of her photos are taken with a long zoom lens (a result of her love of birding). Like her interests, her photography is eclectic and optimistic, exploring a wide range of outdoor subjects. While by no means a newcomer to photography, Linda didn’t enter the world of art exhibitions and sales until 2018.
Herman Brewster earned a Masters from Brown University in 1992. He is a retired English teacher and counselor. His photographs have been exhibited at the AAM, the Gilbert Stuart Museum, the Pawtucket Arts Collaborative and the Green River Gallery in Bristol, RI. Brewster received a third place award at the 2016 Newport Flower Show. He is a board member of the ART Connection Rhode Island, an organization that donates art to RI non-profits.
Sandy Brooks is a quilling artist from Hancock, NH.
Eddie Bruckner’s artwork has been exhibited at galleries on Newbury St., Boston, MA, New York City and nationwide. His artwork has been selected for prestigious juried art shows like Cambridge Art Association’s National Prize Show and the CT Academy of Fine Arts Annual Exhibition. He has permanent public art installations in Boston near Fenway Park, along the Rose Kennedy Greenway, and in Natick, MA. Eddie also teaches in-home art lessons.
Hilary Hanson Bruel is a Boston-area artist who resumed painting following a career in graphic design. She has exhibited her work at the AAM, Danforth Art Museum, Art Complex Museum, and Truro Center for the Arts, and she shows regularly at Gallery Twist. Hilary serves on the boards of the Needham and Newton Art Associations and is a member of NE Wax. She has a BA in Visual and Environmental Studies from Harvard University.
Patricia Burson thrives when she’s painting natural subjects. She is an artist member of several associations including the Cambridge Art Association, the Concord Art Association, the Copley Society, and the Marblehead Arts Association.
Sue Butler’s portraits communicate the personality and feelings of the subject with a simple narrative of line, color, and form. Butler was a speech therapist and make-up artist, and hence concentrated attention on her subject matter’s face. She is a long-time resident of Bristol, RI where she maintains a studio.
Jackie Cabral is a full time professional in a high-tech environment, a job that involves meetings, schedules, and deadlines. Painting mandalas is her creative outlet. She discovered the art form several years ago and was immediately taken with it. Jackie’s mandala designs begin with a single dot and evolve into a circle made up entirely of dots. She uses a variety of objects to create her designs, such as crochet hooks, dowels, and stylist tools. In her art, she tries to capture a sense of serenity and balance. Each of Jackie’s designs is a unique pattern, rich with depth and expression.
Andre Camire holds a BFA from Swain School of Design and an MFA from Brooklyn College.
Peter A. Campbell is a graduate of Vesper George School of Art, Boston, MA. His paintings have been exhibited in galleries throughout the east coast and his work is represented in many private collections. He is a former and distinguished member of the AAM Board of Trustees. He has worked as an Associate Creative Director and Senior Graphic Designer for several RI advertising agencies and corporations.
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Diane Chester-Demicco creates pendants that incorporate details of her larger cold worked glass sculpture. Also working in cast bronze, cast glass, and found beach stones, she has exhibited her sculpture nationally including the AAM where she twice received a juror’s award in its annual national juried exhibition.
Cathy Chin studied painting at RISD and holds a BFA in illustration from RIT in Rochester, NY. She is a member and board member of the NH Art Association, NE Watercolor Society and elected member of the Art League of RI. She is represented by McGowan Fine Arts in Concord, NH and Depot Square Gallery in Lexington, MA.
After a successful career of working closely with designers, Bill Clark keeps his studio outside of Providence, RI, where he works as a professional photographer and calligrapher. In the spring of 2023, the AAM hosted eight fine art photographs by Clark in their Community Gallery. Venues regularly showing the artworks of this artist are the Griffin Photography Museum and the RI Center for Creative Photography, among others.
Corey Clark holds a BA from Rutgers University and is working on a Masters at UMass Boston. Corey has previously exhibited work at the AAM.
Florence Como of Lincoln, MA has won many prizes for her watercolor, oil and acrylic paintings. She is a member of many art associations including the RI Watercolor Society where she is a signature member, and the North Shore Arts Association where she is a juried artist member. Her paintings, done in a representative style, are inspired by nature and her travels.
Drew Conrad is a 2024 graduate from Alfred University’s School of Art and Design. He was awarded a national gold medal for his ceramics portfolio from the 2020 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. Drew has recently exhibited at the 2024 “Small Favors” show at The Clay Studio in Philadelphia, and his 2024 BFA Exhibition “A Divine Grotto” at Alfred University. Applying detailed surface texture and reinterpreting the biological thematics of life, Drew enjoys creating otherworldly outlandish creatures.
Barbara Corrigan, a life-long Attleboro resident was an entrepreneur. She graduated from Mass College of Art & Design in 1944 and supported herself throughout her life with her art. Corrigan’s over 400 pieces of art have been exhibited at the Boston Athenaeum, the Ainsworth Gallery, the Alfred J. Walker Gallery, the Copley Society, the Boston 350 Show, the AAM and is held in private and corporate collections around the world.
Jamie Derr, an award-winning exhibiting artist member at the Providence Art Club and artist collaborator at the Collaborative in Warren, RI, is passionate about portraits and nocturnes. Jamie recently displayed her portraits at the “Human Canvas” exhibit at DeBlois Gallery. Besides capturing people, Jamie is drawn to exploring the contrast between nocturnes of the early Industrial Revolution period and modern-day. You can learn more about her journey at www.jamiederrart.com.
Katherine Desy, a pen and ink artist from Attleboro, MA, creates fine line drawings that bend and morph networks of lines into symmetrical forms, embodying order amidst chaos. Originally trained in the Monart method, she returned to drawing in 2020, leading to more than 20 international exhibitions, including the AAM’s 2024 “8 Visions” Exhibition. Desy is also the Director of Growth Marketing for Black Kite and serves on the Board of Directors for the Cambridge Art Association.
Cynthia DiDonato is a multi-disciplinary artist who works in both digital and analog art. She delights in the flow of paint and imagery in software as well as on paper, Yupo, TerraSkin and Mylar. She is particularly interested in abstract experimental techniques and sees painting as a personal journey of exploration. She believes that creating art requires courage.
Carolyn M. Dooley, a native of VA, has lived in RI for over twenty years. Dooley graduated from George Mason University with a BA in Studio Art. She worked as a graphic designer for the US military and works as a freelance artist. She earned a Certificate in Children’s Book Illustration from RISD and a MAT in Art Education from RIC. She teaches Visual Art at Joseph L. McCourt Middle School and additionally, Dooley serves as a Cooperating Teacher for RIC.
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Gail Eckberg is a retired elementary school teacher. She has a love of natural surroundings and enjoys painting en plein air to capture the true
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essence of light and color. Gail has been a member and officer in art societies in MA, RI, and ME. Her work is held in private and public collections in the US and abroad. She is an award-winning artist, completing work in watercolor, acrylic, oils, pastel, and collages, as well as mixed media. Often her captivating subject ‘dictates’ what medium to use, to enhance the feeling she wants to portray.
Elias Studios is a hot glass studio located in Westport, MA. John and Jennie Elias, a husband and wife team, have worked together since 1991 to create a line of colorful blown glass items. John, a former college professor, holds an MFA degree in Glass and a BFA in Ceramics. Jennie, also a former teacher, holds a Master of Arts in Teaching from RISD and a BFA in Painting from the University of MA. They hope you will share their enthusiasm for color and light.
Lindsey Epstein resides in Tiverton, RI where she now creates work from her studio. She has always enjoyed the outdoors, gardening and nature. Over the past 22 years, she has enjoyed exploring the limits of clay only to find that there are few. She is constantly excited by new possibilities and glaze techniques. Nature and animals are a recurring influence in how the piece moves or is decorated. In her “spare” time, she tends to her gardens and vegetables, and trains horses.
Michael Evans is an award-winning artist who has shown his work nationally and internationally. He is primarily self-taught with some training from local artists and participation in a workshop setting. Michael was an “8 Visions” artist in 2020 and had a solo show at the True Grit Art Gallery in 2023. Michael has served as Auction Chair for over 15 years. Michael maintains a studio in Pawtucket and teaches a variety of art classes at Hunakai Studio, School of Fine Arts in Foxboro, MA.
Patricia G. Faulkner has been a fiber artist for fifty years. Her work has been in juried shows and published in two books, “500 Art Quilts” and “500 Traditional Quilts.” She is inspired by the natural world.
John Fazzino’s two loves are gardening and clay, both involving the earth. His work incorporates the elements of the garden into his handbuilt sculptures and functional objects. John has taught ceramics, both wheel throwing and hand-building on the college level, as well as at adult art class outlets, including The Cranston Artist’s Exchange and The Steelyard. He received his BFA from RISD and MFA from UMass Dartmouth.
Sarah Katura Feragen holds a BFA in painting from Mass College of Art & Design. Feragen has exhibited in many galleries including the AAM’s prestigious “8 Visions” Exhibition in 2023 and has consistently sold her paintings. Many collections around the world enjoy her art including a major electronics firm in Japan. Her work has been seen on Newbury Street and the Museum of Science in Boston, MA. Feragen paints regularly working on her “Intimate Landscapes” at her studio in Stoughton, MA, where she has been for 17 years.
Samantha Fiori moved to Attleboro with her husband, Michael, in 2020. She’s a student of the AAM and enjoys painting, sketching, fiber arts, and gardening.
American and British-born artist Laura Fisk did not begin her career as an artist. After receiving a BA from UMass, she trained in art and film in L.A. Her PBS doc on code talking got national credit. Now shifting her artistry to mixed media, Laura is discovering that creating with botanicals, acrylics, and 3D tools enables her to decipher the natural world through monoprinting. Laura lives in Cumberland, RI and her art was selected for the AAM’s National Juried Exhibit, “Used,” in 2023.
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Georgetta Gancarz graduated from the School of Visual Arts, and Fordham University with degrees in science, and fine arts. She is a professional artist, professor, author, and international travel guide. She has been teaching for over 35 years globally and is the CEO of ART - POLI Painting on Location International, ART - POLI Paints, and Color Wheel Press. Georgetta has paintings in museums, galleries, private, and public collections worldwide. Her books are in libraries in Europe and the US.
William Gibson switched his artistic endeavors in retirement from painting to drone-based still photography. He was chosen as one of eight juried member artists to participate in the AAM’s 2019 “8 Visions” exhibition. His photos have been used to promote art shows, been on display in Congressional Offices in D.C., and chosen as calendar photos and covers. He holds a BA in Art from Brown University and is a published cartoonist.
Ann-Marie Gillett is a mixed-media artist who uses an innovative handpainted tape technique along with drawing, painting, and cyanotype printing to create images. Her work is inspired by the changes of nature she observes on her twelve-acre homestead. She exhibits and has won awards for her work in solo and group exhibitions in galleries and small museums throughout New England and New York.
goghfurther is run by Katie Blundell and seeks to create spaces for all artists. With accessibility in mind, goghfurther is looking to help those with disabilities and those who need a creative community. It is a pleasure to work with the AAM who share a desire to look for solutions for growth in accessibility. It is an honor to support this organization, and we can’t wait to see how we can further help them achieve!
A self-taught artist, Kevin Grady focuses on transforming discarded, everyday objects into unique art. His work has been included in numerous shows and collaborations, as well as being selected for Attleboro’s “Think Outside the Box” utility box project. His belief is that art can breathe new life into the commonplace, a philosophy that guides his approach to repurposing materials. His recent pieces, featuring antique windows as canvases, exemplify his commitment to recycling and repurposing.
Lisa Granata holds a BFA degree from the Maryland Institute College of Art. She has an MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art and a year’s study in Florence Italy at S.A.C.I. Lisa instructs studio art courses at Lasell University, teaches studio art classes at the AAM to students of all ages and serves on the AAM’s collections and exhibitions committee. Her art exhibition record includes galleries and museums on the East Coast in the Midwest and in Italy.
Camille Gregorian is an intuitive abstract painter. She studied online with Louise Fletcher, Pamela K. Beer and Nicholas Wilton. In 2023, she was one of eight artists chosen for the “8 Visions” exhibition at the AAM. She has exhibited at local galleries including Gallery Z, HeARTspot, and Studio Hop and is a member of the Pawtucket Arts Collaborative, South County Arts Association and the East Greenwich Art Club.
Phil Gruppuso is a life-long woodworker. Upon his semi-retirement in 2013, he started a business, Seekonk Woodworking, that brought his avocation to a new level. Gruppuso works in a variety of styles and projects range from small items to large furniture commissions. His influences are broad, ranging from traditional Shaker furniture to Art Deco to Contemporary studio woodworking designs.
Victoria Guerina is a sculptor working in RI. Her work is varied and includes monumental bronze sculpture, bronze portraits of notable women
of history, portrait and still-life charcoal drawing, and more recently, cast paper reliefs of sea creatures and other themes. Her work can be seen locally, nationally and internationally including sculptures in the Firemen’s Memorial Park, Bristol, RI, the Whaling Museum, Nantucket Island, MA, the Women’s Rights National Historical Park, Seneca Falls, NY, and the Rhami M. Koç Museum of Industry in Istanbul, Türkiye.
Valerie Haggerty-Silva is a mixed media artist, illustrator and surface designer with years of experience as a graphic designer in the nonprofit world. She holds a BFA in Illustration from RISD, a Certificate in Graphic Design from BCC and is currently teaching children’s art classes at the AAM. Valerie continues to explore imagery, materials and mark making as a practice that strengthens attention, builds understanding, sparks conversation and creates community.
Carolyn Hansen is an intuitive, acrylic abstract artist whose work is vibrant, colorful, playful and often whimsical. She finds inspiration from her gardens and travels and is also influenced by current events. Hansen has exhibited work at the AAM, the Wickford Art Association, The Pawtucket Arts Collaborative, The Warwick Center for the Arts, The Greenville Library, the Cranston Library, Tapped Apple, North Koffee and T’s Vault.
Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858), born Andō Tokutarō, was a Japanese ukiyo-e artist, considered the last great master of that tradition. Hiroshige is best known for his horizontal-format landscape series “The Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō” and for his vertical-format landscape series “One Hundred Famous Views of Edo.”
Lisa Hirsbrunner is a local artist and owner of Baubles & Things. She creates unique pieces of handmade jewelry, knit & infinity scarfs and more. Lisa is a current member and valued volunteer of the AAM. She has participated as a crafter in both the City of Attleboro’s Winter Night Festival & Expo for the Senses events for many years.
Katherine Honey feels that while it is wonderful to create a work of art that is admired, often her reason for painting is to be engaged in a process that is so encompassing that it is freeing. Like a relaxing vacation, painting renews her. Whatever priorities, emotions, and concerns existed before she raises her brush disappear. Hours evaporate and she is refreshed and ready to focus on what needs to be done. Katherine is a member of the AAM and the Shovel Town Gallery in Easton, MA.
Celeste Houle has always enjoyed painting with oils and acrylics as well as printmaking. She has shown her pieces at the AAM as well as the RI Watercolor Society. She has taken courses locally as well as at the Phoenix Art School in Scottsdale, AZ. Houle specially enjoys watching local birds at her backyard feeder.
Thomas Hunt is an artist from Norton, MA and enjoys sharing his art with the world. Hunt has shown his work at the AAM’s National Juried Show “Used” in 2023 and last year’s Flower Show Nature-themed Art Exhibition.
Jeannine Hunter Lazzaro holds a BA from Ramapo University of NJ, an MAT from Bridgewater University and an MFA from Lesley University of
Art and Design. She taught art at Sharon High School and is now retired. She has participated in numerous local and national art shows including the AAM, the ARC Gallery in IL, the Limner Gallery in Hudson, NY and is a member of Galatea Fine Art Gallery in Boston where she shows regularly. Deb Hutchins is a jewelry maker and dedicated volunteer at the AAM.
John Hutchins is a local stained glass craftsman who has been working with stain glass for over 45 years. He has crafted sun catchers, light fixtures, windows and framed art panels.
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Esteafan Jack graduated from Westfield State University majoring in Environmental Science. Jack has had a deep passion for art since childhood. After college, Jack started performing stand-up comedy in LA and on the East Coast mainly in NY, and MA. Jack is a self-taught acrylic painter, and was tremendously influenced by renowned artists, David Hockney and Kerry Marshall. Jack believes art is the best form of self-expression.
Marc Jaffe is a retired physician who has had a passion for photography from an early age. He is an artist member of the Providence Art Club, Wickford Art Association, Pawtucket Arts Collaborative and Warwick Center for the Arts among others. He has won numerous awards for his work.
Bonnie Jaffe has a BFA from RISD and has enjoyed photography her entire life. She is an artist member of the Providence Art Club, Wickford Art Association, Pawtucket Arts Collaborative and Warwick Center for the Arts, among others, and has won numerous awards for her work.
Alexandra Jordankova is a multimedia visual artist and SMFA certified graphic designer. Alexandra’s art is strongly influenced by her extensive world travels and her sense of curiosity. Her artworks encompass a variety of art media but she is mostly known for her paintings, mixed media and photography. She uses vibrant pure colors and texture in her art. Jordankova’s work has been exhibited nationally and has won numerous prizes and awards.
Richard Kattman graduated from RISD and is an artist, landscape architect, photographer, and painting instructor. He is an exhibiting member
of the AAM and Providence Art Club. Kattman attends Artist Residences in Italy, Greece, Nantucket, and Wyoming.
Todd Kefor holds a BFA from Mass College of Art & Design, an MEd from Fitchburg State University, and a doctorate from Northeastern University. Todd has taught multiple disciplines to secondary and college students for the past 22 years.
Hooshang Khorasani is an internationally exhibited artist with working studios in Ruston, LA, and Orange County, CA. His background includes a BFA in painting, plus twelve years as an award-winning graphic designer/ illustrator. He has been self-employed in America and Spain since 1984. His paintings are displayed in private collections across Europe and the US as well as in corporate collections; are included in permanent museum collections; and have been shown in numerous galleries.
Jeff Kinney is an American author and cartoonist, best known for the children’s book series “Diary of a Wimpy Kid.” On the site of the historic Falk’s Market, Julie and Jeff Kinney have created a cornerstone in downtown Plainville with an indie bookstore, a café and an event space. An Unlikely Story Bookstore and Café is a beautiful community gathering place where you can meet amazing authors, enjoy breakfast or lunch, or relax with your new book.
Tracy Korneffel is a visual arts teacher at Brennan Middle School in Attleboro, MA. She also teaches a series of fun clay classes at the AAM to students of all ages! Tracy holds an AA in Studio Art from RMCAD in Colorado, a BFA in Painting from the RISD, and a MAT in Art Education from Bridgewater State University.
Stacy Leeman’s works are represented by multiple galleries including Art Access Gallery in Columbus, OH, Rutledge Street Gallery in Camden, SC, Wheelhouse Art in Louisville, KY, and Burns Gallery on Palm in Sarasota, FL. Ms. Leeman earned her BA in studio art from Oberlin College and MFA from Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University. Ms. Leeman and her family reside in Columbus, OH.
Margo Lemieux has always been an artist. Her career has included such paths as children’s book illustrator, photo stylist, tee shirt artist, publication designer, university professor, handmade artist book maker, and recently art ambassador, when she coordinated an exhibit of Boston Printmakers prints at the DaNang Fine Arts Museum in Vietnam. She is a
member of Full Tilt Print Studio, Dedham, MA. In addition, she has had poetry included in a chapbook and a number of anthologies.
Laurie Iris Lerner is a MA-based mixed media artist. She is known for her mystical paintings using a combination of both abstract and representational multi-layered fields of color and texture. Laurie Iris studied with William Park in Portland, OR. Her themes are inspired by nature and where spirituality and the human experience intertwine. This intuitive approach allows Laurie Iris to express her art and soul.
Joni Lohr is a freelance photographer and documentarian whose major interests are street, abandonment, architectural, and performance photography. Originally from Detroit, she lives with her husband in Boston, MA and Francestown, NH. Lohr is active in the Boston Camera Club, the Jamaica Plain Artists Association, and the Griffin Museum of Photography and the Photographic Resource Center, among others. She has photographed numerous bands, dance and theater groups throughout the Boston area, and her photographs are featured on their websites, social media pages and promotional materials. She has also documented events for local charitable organizations.
Vesna Longton graduated from Moscow State Pedagogical University, Faculty of Fine Art in 1996. She specializes in experimental interdisciplinary art including 3D glass, resin painting, and sculpture. Vesna uses symbolism and metaphor and experiments with the influence of art on human self-development, somatic and connection with the soul of the multiverse. She is an active member of the AAM and Pawtucket Arts Collaborative. Her works are in private collections in Russia, Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, Greece and the US.
For 35 years, Lots of Pots Pottery has worked with porcelain as a studio potter, developing functional and decorative pottery with an emphasis on contemporary design and elegant utility. Each piece is handmade, one at a time, capitalizing on the natural elegance of porcelain.
Amelia Lydon has been creating art in various mediums since she was a child. Reduction linocut printmaking was a medium she first explored during the pandemic. Since that time, she has enjoyed trying various of forms of printmaking.
Betsey MacDonald works in many art mediums. She taught high school art for many years and now teaches at local art associations. She has sold more than 500 paintings and has won numerous awards in juried shows, most recently the Jean Bowman Award from the American Academy of Equine Art in KY. Betsey is in awe of and inspired by the natural world.
Donna Maclure is a New England watercolor artist who began painting in 1997. Her work is shown in many local galleries and she has participated in juried shows throughout the region, winning awards in many of those exhibits.
Leah Mahiri is an artist, writer and art teacher at GBCA and Illuminate Creative + Theatrical Arts Co. in Attleboro, MA. She is a graduate of CSUS and RISD. She loves to make art that captures the beauty of creation in nature. Her latest works have been shown at the AAM’s 2024 Flower Show.
Virginia Mahoney holds an MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art and a BA from the University of FL. A Bromfield Gallery Solo 2022 Winner, her October 2023 show with Nathalie Miebach, “Undercurrents” in Boston was reviewed in Artscope Magazine. Additional publications include Juniper Rag (v.3), Hyperallergic, Boston Voyager and WBURArtery. Her work is in private collections and the Lancaster Art Museum (PA) and her studio is in Brockton, MA.
Lesley Makris, a.k.a. Dizzy Lizard Designs, believes that all of the objects we use and encounter in daily life have the potential to be beautiful, meaningful, and enjoyable. Her work spans many mediums and styles. She takes great pleasure in using her skills to combine seemingly disparate elements to create something exciting, unexpected and fun!
Founded in 2011, Mallory Portraits is a luxury portrait studio located north of Boston in Portsmouth, NH specializing in heirloom quality portraits on archival canvas. From five foot custom artwork to traditional photography, Mallory Portraits is dedicated to the art and craft of fine art portraiture. We value every family and animal as our own and provide unique opportunities to create heirlooms that will last for generations.
Photography has always been a part of Martha Manno’s life. Her father was a professional photographer. Cameras, tripods and lights were a constant. Manno’s first camera was her father’s Kodak Retina, a small folding camera without a built-in light meter. By high school she was printing black and white photos in the basement of her house. Now she takes pictures on her walks in Seekonk with an iPhone that is always in her pocket. The walk is never the same, the day’s weather and season means the light is always changing.
SMB Manzon is a former financial analyst and retailer. She is currently a Teacher of the blind in Millis, MA. She developed her passion for creating artwork 10 years ago in the following media: abstract painting, monotype/trace monotype printing and collage/mixed media. She has been lovingly and patiently instructed in these media by artists at the Danforth Museum and the Holliston Mill. She has been supported in all possible ways by her friends/family for which she is grateful and tickled!
Gwyn S. Marathas, an award-winning artist from Foxboro, MA, was trained from birth in fine arts. She has a BFA from UMass Dartmouth, studying painting & textile design/fiber, which led to a career in woven design. Recent exhibits include the AAM and Morini Gallery in Mansfield, MA. Known as a visionary artist, Gwyn’s focus tends to morph from paint to fiber then back again. Her current work includes colorful acrylic collage paintings inspired by nature, fantasy and abstract themes.
Tracey J. Maroni is a visual artist from MA who works in paint and mixed media. She holds a BFA from UMass Amherst. She has exhibited in solo and group shows in New England and the West coast. A recipient of several juror’s awards, her work can be found in many private collections. Her most recent exhibits include Cove Gallery, Wellfleet, MA; Graham Gallery, Bristol, RI; the Pell Lucy Art Collective and the AAM.
Kathleen Marshall is a RI based self-taught artist. Inspired by her three grandchildren she also finds her muse in the ocean and mountains. You will often see her taking photos during her travels that she will then use
to create with her brush in her home studio. She has exhibited artwork at the AAM and the RI Watercolor Society as well as many art shows throughout RI and MA.
Paul Douglas Martins @Artist_Martae is a native of Attleboro, MA. He holds a BA from Syracuse and an MARH/MPRES from the University of VA. Paul has exhibited with the AAM previously. He currently resides in Norton, MA pursuing his love of fluid acrylic art and the infinite possibilities it presents. Paul created the #CorkscrewTechnique for his fluid art in 2021. The pieces he has donated for this auction demonstrate this technique and are some of the first offered to the public.
Roberta Masciarelli is a visual artist based in Dallas, TX who has dedicated her career to creating mixed media and sculptures using found objects and recycled materials. Her background in architecture has influenced her approach to building and constructing structures with repurposed materials. She received the Virginia and Andre Belly Award at the 90th San Antonio Art League & Museum Juried Exhibition and the Fred Plank Sculpture Award at the 92nd San Antonio Art League & Museum.
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Anne Diamond McNevin is a photographer and photomontage artist. She has been involved in national and international shows such as the FotoNostrum Gallery in Barcelona for her work in the Julia Margaret Cameron Awards. Her photographs and photomontages have also been exhibited at the AAM, Danforth Museum, ArtsWorcester, Concord Art Association and the Sprinkler Factory in Worcester, MA, where she curated the exhibit “Provocative Synergy.”
Elizabeth Menges holds her MFA in Painting from Boston University and has studied at Grand Central Academy in New York. She has exhibited her work in VA, MA, and RI. She teaches high school art in Cambridge, MA.
The MIT Museum turns MIT inside-out, inviting visitors to take part in on-going research and demonstrate how science and innovation will shape the future of society. Highlights of the Museum include freshly conceived exhibitions featuring objects from the Museum’s prodigious collections of over 1 million objects and a hands-on Maker Hub, where audiences can experiment with putting scientific ideas into action.
Grayce Moorehead has a BS in Interior Design and MILS from Syracuse University. Grayce owned Merry Meadow Farm in Wickford, RI and was featured nationally in Better Homes & Gardens. Grayce is fascinated with tapestry. The idea of tapestry is a base in all designs whether it be paper construction, fibers, pen & ink or gardening. In bead weaving, the intention is to combine singular diverse elements so that each flatters the other completing the whole. Stones, glass and metals play together and enhance each other.
Alexander Morris holds a BFA from the University of Utah. He recently curated an exhibit at Luminist Photography, and has consistently shown across all of New England and in the Mountain West throughout his career. Alexander teaches art classes out of his studio in Rumford, RI.
Jo Owens Murray began her career as a photographer and is a graduate of Rosemont College. Her assemblage sculptures employ beads, jewels and found objects to address human emotions and the issues facing women today. Four of her sculptures are in the permanent collections of art museums in Pennsylvania. Jo and her husband are now full time RVers touring and photographing America.
Mystic Aquarium is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to inspire people to care for and protect our ocean planet through conservation, education and research.
Founded in 1912 as the Art Association of Newport, the Newport Art Museum traces its roots back to a collective of ardent cultural supporters, including patron and sculptor, Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney; PulitzerPrize-winning author, Maud Howe Elliott, and artist and educator, Helana Sturtevant. Their shared vision sought to champion the arts for public enjoyment and established the foundation for our artist-centric ethos.
Karole Nicholson attended RISD, studying graphic and advertising design. Currently, she works in mixed media and collage, employing a contemporary approach to express her spirit on canvas. Her work is characterized by texture and an abstract view of the environment, which are the key components that draw her into developing each painting. Gallery representation includes the AAM, the Next Door Gallery, Gallery Twist and the Pawtucket Arts Collaborative.
Nolan’s Flowers & Gifts has been proudly serving North Attleboro since 1885. Nolan’s is family owned and operated and committed to offering only the finest floral arrangements and gifts, backed by service that is friendly and prompt.
Katelynn O’Brien holds a degree in Graphic Design and has pursued a lifelong passion for art and creativity in all its various forms. Her mediums of choice are soft pastel and mixed media, with an interest in reclaimed materials. Katelynn has exhibited her work at the AAM and various local art associations. She recently earned 3rd Place at the Wickford Art Association’s “Creatures Great & Small” juried exhibition, and Best in Show at the Foxboro Art Association’s Spring exhibition.
Doreen O’Donnell specializes mainly in watercolor painting, mixed media and fiber arts. She sells her work primarily in New England.
Kristina N. Occhino holds a BS in Studio Art from Skidmore College and a MA in Art Education from RISD. In 2023, she had a watercolor titled, “Rainy Day in Sandwich,” win a Blick Art Award at the AAM’s Annual Members’ Exhibition. She also won a Juror’s Award of Excellence at the AAM’s Flower Show in 2017.
Andre Pace is an American artist who originates from New York and currently lives in Arizona. He works in a variety of media including oil, pastel, acrylic, chalk, and crayon on cotton paper. Andre’s work is reminiscent of that of Jean-Michel Basquiat, although his influences include earlier iconic painters reaching back to El Greco, Winslow Homer, and John Singer Sargent. Pace describes his work as a joyful experience, which contributes to a longer conversation between artists and art lovers. Andre has participated in numerous exhibitions throughout the US and abroad.
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Ronna Pate’s focus on Western-themed art is inspired by her grandfather, a cowboy in his younger days, with whom she shared a special bond as a child. Pate is fascinated by the trappings of cowboy living and working. Her paintings are not destined solely for rustic decor, she also aims to create paintings with a playful, lighthearted treatment that can bring lively interest to a space. Everyone deserves to enjoy the Western experience and allow it to brighten their lives, spirits and surroundings!
The Peabody Essex Museum offers thought-provoking experiences of the arts, humanities, and sciences to activate understanding of our shared humanity and to empower imagination and learning through experimentation. The PEM stewards, builds, and makes their collections accessible to encourage appreciation of the interconnected histories and creativity of people in our complex, always changing world.
Pitcher Nick Pivetta, originally from Canada, started his career with the Washington Nationals and was then traded to the Philadelphia Phillies, where he made his MLB debut. He joined the Boston Red Sox in 2020 and was added to the active roster. On May 30th of this year Pivetta tied Roger Clemens by striking out eight consecutive batters.
The guest experience is at the heart of our work. Plimoth Patuxet Museum’s unique and evocative setting, professional staff, and compelling approach to history in an immersive environment combine to provide a guest experience that is at once authentic, engaging, educational, and fun. We strive for excellence in our work and are successful when a satisfied guest recommends us to family and friends.
Plymouth Center for the Arts is committed to creating lasting value and impact for our community. As we look to the future, we must build on our successes and explore new opportunities to responsibly utilize our facilities and grounds to engage more visitors and reach more segments of our community. An important pillar of our sustainability is fiscal accountability. With incredible support from donors of every kind, together we have built Plymouth Center for the Arts into a treasured resource for locals and a must-visit destination for visitors.
The mission of the Providence Children’s Museum is to inspire lifelong learning for all through play, creativity, and exploration.
Joe Rattie is a retired nurse who enrolled in college in 2020 to pursue an art degree. Last spring, he was accepted into the Photography BFA Program at RIC. Over the past two years, Rattie has been forced to put his photography on hold as the demands of required art courses consumed all of his free time and creative energies. When classes ended this May, his desire to shoot returned, and he’s amassed a body of new work just in time for this year’s auction.
Karen Reid holds a degree in fine arts from the SMFA Boston, MA and studied painting, drawing and printmaking at the Art Institute of Boston, the Fuller Craft Museum, the Shore Art Center and the Danforth Museum. She has recently exhibited her work at the AAM, Arts Worcester and the Munson Arts Council. Karen teaches classes to teens and adults and works in her studio in MA.
Maira Reinbergs is an award-winning artist with paintings in collections in the US, Canada and Latvia. In 2023, seven of her paintings were part of an invitational exhibit at the Center for Latvian Art in Cesis, Latvia. This year she created her first digital book “Awash in Color and Music,” and she is now working on her next book. She received a juror’s award at the AAM’s 2024 National Juried Exhibition “Morning Noon Night” for her painting “Ode to Midnight.”
Mary Ricker is a retired oncology nurse who discovered the joy of learning about, designing and making seashell artwork including Sailor’s Valentines and home decor fine craft items. Sailors Valentines made by Mary have been acquired by the Chatham Historical Society-Atwood Museum.
Susanne Riette has her studio in South Easton, MA. She graduated with a BFA from Mass College of Art & Design, majoring in painting and illustration. Her career started as a greeting card illustrator and toy designer and later established her own freelance studio with a variety of clients. She enjoys painting during her retirement!
Melissa Riley’s work has been exhibited at the AAM, the True Grit Art Gallery, Gallery Twist, the Preservation Framer and former US Representative Joe Kennedy’s Office in Washington DC, among others. The exploration of nature with an abstract eye describes what Melissa enjoys creating. She is most interested in a simplification of nature with its overall shapes, colors and composition. Being an outdoor nature lover, painting these imaginary landscapes is a true joy for Melissa!
Gail Rousseau began her journey into photography at the NE School of Photography, Boston, MA and continued on to the NH Institute of Arts, Manchester, NH and Nikon School at Regis College, Weston, MA. In 2009 she received a scholarship to study Digital Fine Art Printing with George DeWolfe at the Maine Media College in Rockport, ME. Printing and darkroom work was always her favorite part of the art of making a photograph. Rousseau’s images have been shown at The Lincoln-Levy Gallery, Portsmouth, NH, The Brush Gallery, Lowell, MA, NH Institute of Art Juried Biennial Show, Barrett Art Center, Poughkeepsie, NY, and the AAM.
Abby Rovaldi holds a BFA from Mass College of Art & Design in Boston, MA. She prides herself in being an artist devoted to ink drawing as well as dabbling in mixed media and sculpture. Rovaldi is an award-winning artist who has been featured in numerous local, national and international exhibitions. Her work is found in permanent collections in Harrisonburg, VA, Taunton, MA, Brooklyn, NY and Siena, Italy. She maintains a working studio in Franklin, MA.
Ashley Saccoach graduated from the Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University in 2008 with a degree in photography. After working as a photographer in the advertising industry, Ashley transitioned into mental health counseling, where she now integrates photography as a therapeutic tool. Her work uniquely merges creative vision with emotional depth, offering visual stories that foster introspection and healing.
Carol Sacks is a local painter and printmaker who studied at Mass College of Art & Design. She is a member of several art organizations, including the RI watercolor Society, the New Art Center, and the Monotype Guild of NE. She has participated in many juried shows, and her work is in
private collections in the US and England. Carol is especially interested in interpreting topics relating to nature, and presenting them in ways that amplify their beauty.
Sambodia is a neurodivergent, mixed-race visual artist/writer from RI. Her illustrations of “fembots,” aim to connect our natural and digital worlds, presenting a colorful alternative to the often bleak, apocalyptic depiction of the future. She describes her style of artwork as “web-veau pop,” a combination of the World Wide Web, Art Nouveau, and Pop Art.
Diane Savino holds an MFA from Vermont College of Norwich University, a MAEd from Hartford Art School and a BA from Westfield State College, MA. Her work has been published in Art New England, American Artist, and American Art Collector. She is the curator and participating artist in “Eye Spy: Lover’s Eye” at J. Gernon Fine Art in Troy, NY. Diane is represented by Lark & Key Gallery in Charlotte, NC, with an upcoming show titled “Stargazing” in October/November 2024.
Andrew Schwartz has had a lifelong interest in wood and is the artist and owner of The Wooden Board. Just before an accident and developing severe Rheumatoid Arthritis, Schwartz partitioned an area in his basement as a wood shop, bought used equipment, and started to create without taking any lessons. Little did he realize that this would become his therapy, passion, and next chapter in life. He lets the wood inspire him and speak for itself. Each piece has its voice and is completely unique.
Michelle Scotti’s art incorporates color and design to express emotions. She holds a BA in Psychology and is a Certified Software Engineer (N.E.U. Boston). During her childhood years, she visited many of Europe’s grand Museums. So much has stayed with her since that time, particularly how design and color elicit feelings.
Selena Glass & Metal’s Deana Blanchard began her stained glass studio practice in 1978. Chuck Young joined her in 1984 and over the years they have melded into one. Their tagline is “Four Hands - One Voice.” They live in the woods in Burnsville, NC, making pieces that allow folks to step back, take some time to breathe, and contemplate as nature drives us all forward. For more information visit www.selenaglassandmetal.com.
Beverly Silva is a mixed media artist with a primary focus on collage. This medium allows her to combine her commitment to recycling and her passion for making art. Her ongoing series includes abstract cityscapes and torn paper collages. She also enjoys working with found and vintage materials. Silva is a member of the AAM, the Pawtucket Arts Collaborative and the International Society of Experimental Artists. She exhibits frequently in group and open juried shows.
Marc Sirinsky holds a BFA from the University of MI School of Art and Design. His photography and has been included in over 70 juried, solo, and group exhibitions and has appeared in publications like F-Stop Magazine, The Hand Magazine, and Photographer’s Forum. His museum credits include the AAM, the Bonita Art Museum, and the Bristol Art Museum. His work can be found in the permanent collections of the Chicago Public Library and the Griffin Museum of Photography.
Rebecca Skinner is a contemporary photographer, living in Franklin, MA. She is a graduate of RISD. Skinner photographs abandoned spaces throughout the US. She is a modern-day urban explorer seeking unique neglected structures and desolate places. Her subject matter includes images of large open spaces and details such as peeling paint and rust. Texture, color and light play an important part of her image making and she is attracted to the beauty of these places as well as the forgotten history.
The mission of the South Shore Art Center is to enrich the communities south of Boston by fostering an understanding and appreciation of the visual arts through exhibitions and education.
Julie St. Jean is a local special educator who has tapped into her creative side by diving into various mediums. A regular contributor to the AAM, Julie has donated art in many different forms. She is inspired by the natural elements surrounding her home. From ocean to mountains, Julie is always seeking new inspiration from which she can create.
Kerry St.Pierre is a graduate of Mass College of Art & Design. Kerry’s current work is inspired by animals and nature with a focus on pet portraits.
David Stern is a Boston-based fine art photographer who specializes in architectural landscape photography. He captures photographs from famous landmarks to serene scenes in nature.
Beth Surdut illustrates, researches and practices the art of paying attention. Call it mindfulness or just being nosy, watching wildlife educates and connects her to every little life. Her art reflects her values and paying attention brings care – and care brings love and love engenders protection.
Carol Tinkleman has been creating mosaics for the last 12 years. She is an active member of the Mosaic Society of Philadelphia and has a busy mosaic studio in Philadelphia, PA.
Roberta Towle studied at the R. H. Ives Gammell studio in Boston at the Guild of Boston Artists a five year studio art program. Roberta also attended Vesper George School and earned a commercial art degree. She enjoys painting from observation such as landscape, portrait and still-life.
Jennifer Turner is a resident of Attleboro and member of the AAM and Franklin Art Association. She enjoys painting inspiring landscapes, which are commonly discovered during family vacations. She also likes painting houses and structures that hold special meaning to their recipients. Although acrylics are her current preferred medium, she likes to experiment with watercolors as well. When she is not painting, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons.
Jocelyn Vache is an environmental artist from MA fascinated by the changing states of matter and beings and decomposition/rebirth cycle of materials. She creates sustainable art using foraged fibers, earth pigments on cloth, pastel on pavement, and recycled metals. Jocelyn also teaches urban gardening and makerspace classes in Boston.
With Gratitude
Since 2015 volunteer artists have created original artworks to honor the Attleboro Arts Museum’s generous Benefit Art Auction sponsors. Working in their unique style, the artists have conceptualized items that either feature the sponsor’s industry, brand or product. Each sponsor receives one of these custom pieces and a biography of the artist as a token of the Museum’s sincere thanks and appreciation for their support.
Are you an artist interested in creating a body of work to honor our future Auction sponsors?
Let us know by emailing: office@attleboroartsmuseum.org
2024 Artist: Cathy Martin
Cathy Martin has worked as an arts educator for many years, primarily at the elementary school level. She earned her BFA from UMass Dartmouth with a concentration in printmaking and attended graduate school at Massachusetts College of Art & Design. Cathy has taught and also participated in many classes at the Attleboro Arts Museum. She is known for her distinct works in linocut printmaking. We thank her for her vision and wonderful collection honoring our generous sponsors.
(Left) “... With a Cherry on Top” is an example of the work of Cathy Martin. This linocut was specifically created for 2024 Auction sponsor Bliss Bros. Dairy.
History of Volunteer Artists & Mediums
2015 Jonathan Good
Graphite drawings
2016 Sandy Coleman
Mixed media paintings on panel
2017 Mari-Ann Suvari
Mini acrylic paintings on easels
2018 Susan Gardiner Daum
Photography on wood panel
2019 Lindsey Epstein & Abby Rovaldi
Ceramic mugs with hand-drawn imprints
2020 Jackie Cabral
Mandala paintings on canvas
2021 Valerie Haggerty-Silva Collage
2022 Lesley Makris
Mixed mixed relief
2023 Michael Perry
Monotype prints
2024 Cathy Martin
Linocut prints
Terry Van Heusen is a local artist who resides in Cranston, RI. Working in her home studio, Van Heusen’s focus is on figurative or still-life explorations. Her preferred media are acrylics and low fire clay. She is a member of the AAM, the Providence Art Club, and the South County Art Association.
Victoria Mansion mission’s is to conserve, maintain, and restore the property and collections to the highest standards, and to interpret them in their social and historical context to a local, state, and national audience.
Andrea Warner is a member of the AAM, the Monotype Guild of NE, a Juried Artist Member the Wickford Art Association, and a Signature Member of the RI Watercolor Society. In 2012, after years of working in watercolor and collage, while taking art classes at the AAM, Andrea started focusing on monotype. She studied with Paula DeSimone, taking close to twenty courses.
Robin Wessman holds a Masters in Fine Art from Ohio University and completed workshops at the Academy of Realism in Boston. He is represented by the Copley Society in Boston and Larkin Gallery in Provincetown, MA. Robin is known mostly for his unusual still life paintings which have been published in numerous magazines, including Artist Closeup Magazine and an online interview with Arts Light Cape Cod Magazine. Robin currently teaches painting at the Cape Cod Art Center in Barnstable, MA.
Fred Wiegand is retired from the construction business and has always found photography to be a fun, challenging, and fulfilling hobby. He resides on his twenty-acre farm in Rehoboth, MA.
Katie Wild is an artist currently living in Plainville, MA. She graduated in 2012 from UConn with a BFA in painting and illustration and a BA in English. Wild completed a post-baccalaureate year at the SMFA in 2013, followed by an MFA in painting at UMass Dartmouth. Since earning her Masters in 2015, she has received two grants from the Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation and five artist residencies. Wild has taught at UMass Dartmouth, Mass College of Art & Design, CCRI, and BHCC.
Angie Wimmer fell in love with the creative process when she got her first box of big crayons and hasn’t stopped making marks since. She studied art and dance at the University of NE, Lincoln where she holds a BFA with an emphasis in painting and textiles. She teaches dance and art at her Blue Moon Studios. She resides in Attleboro, MA with her devoted husband, her many looms, maybe too much art supplies, and another big box of crayons.
Steven Wiseman loves wood. He is devoted to turning, creating innovative pieces, and promoting the craft through teaching and developing a strong network of creative woodworkers. His art has been exhibited at the Fuller Craft Museum, the AAM, South Shore Art Center and the Arnold Arboretum. Wiseman teaches woodturning from a gallery/workshop in his home in Norton, MA.
Mary Wojciechowski, a retired visual arts teacher, is a signature member of both the NE Watercolor Society and the RI Watercolor Society where she is co-president. She is also a juried member of both the Cape Cod Art Center and the Wickford Art Association and her work has been accepted consistently into juried exhibitions, regionally and nationally. Currently, Mary teaches painting workshops in New England and is represented by True Grit Art Gallery, Middleboro, MA.
Ellen Wolter is a resident of Attleboro and has been volunteering at the AAM for over 15 years. She is an accomplished seamstress and crafter known for her fabric floral designs and textiles. Ellen has donated her special creations to the AAM’s annual Flower Show “sponsor wall” for the past two years. She is deeply connected within the Attleboro community and champions the AAM’s mission of “Arts for Everyone.”
The WooSox Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Worcester Red Sox, seeks to make dreams come true for families in the City of Worcester, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and the surrounding region in New England. The particular areas of focus are education, social justice, conquering cancer, and recreation.
Marian Wrightington never went to art school, but she did take classes locally from artist, Iva Race for ten years. Now she just paints oils on her own and always of things she loves - like flowers, sunsets, mountains, beaches, and birds - a true nature lover!
Yip Fitness is an online fitness class that focuses on full body weight training. It is personalized group training with accountability coaching. All of the instruction is done online via Zoom, with a Yip Fitness instructor’s watchful eye monitoring the class, to ensure proper form and prevention of injury. Live sessions help foster a sense of accountability for the entirety of the one hour class. Instructors keep the classes fun, filled with laughter – and good music.
The artist behind ZoeZero Designs creates unique pieces inspired by the magical elements of the world which are both wearable art and a celebration of the power of nature. ZoeZero Designs strives to create pieces that are both beautiful and meaningful, so that each piece of jewelry carries with it a special and powerful message.
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Edmonia Lewis Art Education Scholarship
Open to African American children, teens, adults, and adult/child pairs. The Edmonia Lewis Art Education Scholarship is designed to assist students in obtaining visual art instruction and exposure to the wonders and challenges of art and art-making.
Thank you to Laurie Lizotte and Kevin Cabana for photographing our 2024 Auction lots.
So grateful!
Administered by The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Committee of Greater Attleboro.
Edmonia Lewis –The first professional African American and Native American sculptor.
