Focus On: January / February 2017

FOCUS ON SUMMER RESIDENCIES & WORKSHOPS

RESIDENCIES RESIDENCIES

FOCUS ON SUMMER RESIDENCIES & WORKSHOPS

Image courtesy of Chulitna Lodge, Lake Clark, Alaska.

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f your ideal getaway involves sprawling studio spaces in a new city, writing nooks deep in a mountain forest, or French easels dotting the seaside, forget booking an ordinary vacation—you deserve a residency. For artists and the art-curious, residencies and workshops provide welcome new horizons with the space and time to refocus and recharge creative energy. The following is Art New England’s annual presentation of residencies and workshops for 2017. Want to learn new carpentry skills in rural Vermont? Photograph reflections on an Alaskan lake? Paint plein air in Provincetown?

Opportunity awaits on these pages.

Alaska Chulitna Lodge Dates: June–September Deadline: January 15

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Chulitna Lodge Artist-in-Residence Program provides time, space, clarity, and facilities for all forms of creative professionals to make and meditate. Located 200 miles from the nearest road, with fly-in access only, this historical landmark is nestled among the trees along miles of lakeshore within Lake Clark National Park. Visual artists, writers, musicians and even scientists—from seasoned professionals to enthusiastic hobbyists—are all encouraged to apply for their various programs. They strongly encourage visiting the website. It contains information including stories of the historical site to virtual tours and videos of a selection of past artists’ projects.

General Delivery, Port Alsworth, AK November–April: (303) 829-5772 May–October: (907) 781-3144 director@chulitnalodge.com chulitnalodge.com

Connecticut Lyme Academy Dates: May 15–19 and June 14–16 Registration opens January 15 The Center for Arts Programming at Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts is proud to offer three summer residencies that give adult students a rare opportunity to work with nationally and internationally renowned artists.

Watercolor: The Method of Color with David Dewey will be hosted offsite at the Norman Bird Sanctuary in Newport, RI, in May. This five-day intensive workshop includes plein air and studio time with the master artist David Dewey, whose teachings focus on color.

Exclusive evening visits to private collections around Newport are included in the tuition.

Limited housing is available on site at the Paradise Farmhouse.

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RESIDENCIES RESIDENCIES Two pastel workshops co-sponsored by the Connecticut Pastel Society, The Figure in Pastels with Margaret Dyer and The Painterly Portrait with Alain Picard, will be held in June on Lyme Academy’s bucolic campus located in the Connecticut River Valley, known as the birthplace of American Impressionism.

Workshop participants have access to Lyme’s state-of-the art studios, art store and art library and can choose to stay on campus in the fully furnished, air-conditioned Southwick Commons Townhomes.

84 Lyme St., Old Lyme, CT (860) 434-3571 ext. 135 mdaprilequigley@lymefs.newhaven.edu lymeacademy.edu

Maine 26 Split Rock Cove Summer Art Workshops Dates: Residency available year round, workshops are ongoing.

Along the shore of mid-coast Maine, 26 Split Rock Cove is a welcome retreat offering studio space, living arrangements and workshops for artists and writers looking for a peaceful and nurturing environment. The workshops focus on writing and bookmaking and are available to beginning and practicing artists and writers. The Artist Retreat Space apartments are quiet, live/ work one-bedrooms within walking distance of the shore. They have a private stone patio with views of the ocean. An optional studio space is available for renters staying less than three months. Apartments and private studio spaces can be rented by week, month or year.

26 Split Rock Cove, South Thomaston, ME (207) 596-7624 sandy@26splitrockcove.com 26splitrockcove.com Coastal Maine Art Workshops Dates: Vary per course, July–September Deadline: First come, first served Coastal Maine Art Workshops offers plein air painting workshops in several locations on the beautiful Maine Coast. Join them in Rockland, Belfast or Portland for a week of top-notch instruction in watercolor, oils, acrylics or pastels taught by some of the best teachers in the business. There are many options available in 2017—John Wilson will teach two different week-long sessions of landscapes in oil, Alvaro Castagnet will help you “paint with

CRAFT with CONFIDENCE LYME ACADEMY COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS

Summer 2017 Courses & Workshops

Upcoming Residencies WATERCOLOR: THE METHOD OF COLOR with David Dewey Plein Air Watercolor Painting at the Norman Bird Sanctuary, Newport, RI May 15−19, 2017

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The Figure in Pastels, with Margaret Dyer The Painterly Portrait, with Alain Picard June 14−16, 2017

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Artist Lectures Exhibitions Curated Film Series Studio Workshops

• Pre-College Classes • Residencies • Open Figure Drawing Classes

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RESIDENCIES RESIDENCIES passion” in Portland’s Old Port, and Mel Stabin leads a “simple, fast and focused” watercolor course, among many more. The gorgeous scenery, big studio space for a base and back up and lavish attention to the details will make your workshop experience truly memorable.

The many returning students are testimony to the quality of instruction, its well-organized classes and the beauty of the area.

P.O. Box 845, Camden, ME (207) 594-4813 info@cmaworkshops.com coastalmaineartworkshops.com Haystack Mountain School of Crafts Dates: May–September Residency and scholarship deadline: March 1 General registration deadline: April 1

Haystack Mountain is an international, non-profit studio program offering a twoweek residency program, one- and two-week workshops, and a conference. The 10th Annual Summer Conference is July 9–13 (presenters and topics soon to be announced). Fields of study include blacksmithing, ceramics, glass, graphics, metals, textiles, wood, writing, and more. Scholarships are available, and programs are open to all levels at this wonderfully welcoming and accessible school.

P.O. Box 518, Deer Isle, ME (207) 348-2306 registrar@haystack-mtn.org haystack-mtn.org

Massachusetts The Cape School of Art Dates and registration deadlines vary.

The Cape School of Art has a unique purpose: to educate the artist in the perception and use of color and light in representational painting.

Through workshops, classes and lectures, the school works to inform a new generation of artists, patrons, Provincetown residents and visitors about the teachings of American Impressionist Henry Hensche and his mentor Charles W. Hawthorne, founder of Provincetown’s historic art colony and the original Cape Cod School of Art. Come and learn about this important chapter of art history, and maybe even write the next.

P.O. Box 1365, Provincetown, MA (617) 717-9568 info@capeschoolofart.com

Adult Studio Arts August 6 - 12, 2017

A one-week arts intensive with six hours of daily instruction, professional guidance, and studios open 24/7 for independent work.

Workshops in:

• Blacksmithing • Fiber Arts • Metal Jewelry

• Creative Writing • Glass Arts • Painting

find out more at

suuer.putneyschhl.org or call 802.387.6297

FINE ARTS WORK CENTER in Provincetown SUMMER WORKSHOPS

IN CREATIVE WRITING & VISUAL ARTS 90 weeklong workshops with renowned faculty in a historic art colony surrounded by pristine national seashore. Faculty talks, readings, and receptions.

Housing available.

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FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM FOR EMERGING WRITERS & VISUAL ARTISTS Seven-month Fellowships for 10 visual artists and 10 writers – October to May. Fellows receive living and work space with a monthly stipend.

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FINE ARTS WORK CENTER IN PROVINCETOWN 24 Pearl Street Provincetown, MA 02657 508.487.9960 FAWC.ORG The Fine Arts Work Center is an equal opportunity provider and employer. The Work Center facilities are accessible to people with disabilities.

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MARIAN ROTH, Untitled (detail), 2016, camera obscura color photograph

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RESIDENCIES RESIDENCIES Eliot School of Fine & Applied Arts Dates and registration deadlines vary.

Tried and true, the Eliot School of Fine & Applied Arts has been providing education and inspiration in craftsmanship and creativity for more than a century. Founded in 1676 as a grammar school, its focus shifted to manual arts in the late 19th century, a tradition that has continued to this day. For adults, summer intensives are five-day classes that offer an immersive experience. Past topics have included woodworking, fashion, book and paper arts, mixed media and fine arts. For children, the Eliot School offers after-school classes, weekend classes and multi-week summer programs.

It also partners with Boston’s public schools, libraries and community centers. See website for all course schedules.

24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain, MA (617) 524-3313 info@eliotschool.org eliotschool.org Fine Arts Work Center Dates and registration deadlines vary.

The Summer Workshop Program at the Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown, MA, offers more than 80 week-long, open-enrollment workshops by many of the most respected and renowned writers and artists working today.

Past workshops and classes have included filmmaking, performance art, video, drawing, oil painting, plein air, printmaking, sculpture, mixed media, poetry, fiction, songwriting and more.

With a commitment to diversity of expression, courses are offered at all levels. The writing lab

Now enrolling for summer residencies and workshops in furniture-making and turning.

and visual art studios are open ‘round the clock, creating an artistically dynamic environment and complete immersion in the creative process.

Nightly readings and artist talks offer students a rare opportunity to interact with faculty at the highest levels of their disciplines. FAWC is located in the heart of Provincetown, surrounded by 40 miles of national seashore. Housing available.

24 Pearl St., Provincetown, MA (508) 487-9960 fawc.org Goetemann Residency at Rocky Neck Art Colony Dates: June–October Deadline: March 1 Renamed in 2010 in honor of its founder, this prestigious residency at Rocky Neck Art Colony

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CapeSchoolofArt.com

E-mail: info@capeschoolofart.com Registrar: 617-717-9568

2017 classes in Provincetown:

The principles of light and color taught

by Charles Hawthorne and Henry Hensche, beginning in 1899, continue today.

Portrait, figure, landscape, and still life, all taught in natural light.

Instructors: Bruce, Clayton, Giammarino, Egeli, Fulmer, Hartwell, McWethy, Neily Our websites: CapeSchoolofArt.com | CapeSchoolofArt.org

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RESIDENCIES RESIDENCIES provides three artists per year with a four-week stay in a live-work studio with access to the rich cultural community of Gloucester, MA. Selected artists demonstrate a high caliber of work, originality and seriousness of purpose, and are expected to give opening and closing talks as a part of the program. Artists are sure to remember the refulgent skies, reflective sea and quaint buildings of their Rocky Neck experience as a source of inspiration for years to come.

6 Wonson St., Gloucester, MA (978) 515-7004 rockyneckartcolony.org Mixit Print Studio Dates and registration deadlines vary.

Founded in 1987 and housed in the former Mixit Hand Soap factory in Somerville, MA, Mixit Print Studio offers a wide-ranging selection of summer workshops in the world of printmaking, with many opportunities for experimentation. Learn new approaches, reinvigorate your sense of design and reconsider the matrix in a studio that boasts 1,800 square feet of space and three sizeable presses. Fiveday summer residencies are also available, including assistance and technical consultation with knowledgeable Mixit staff. Located near Somerville’s hip Davis Square, the studio is easily accessible via public transportation, in an exciting neighborhood that mixes residential pride with a vibrant arts and local small business scene.

32 Clifton St., Somerville, MA mixitprint.com

Quarry Dance, performed by Dušan Týnek Dance Theatre at Barker’s Quarry in Lanesville, Gloucester, MA. Sponsored annually by Windhover Center for the Performing Arts. Photo: Lisa Hahn.

Montserrat College of Art Dates and registration deadlines vary.

Deadline for Italy Summer Intensive: February 15 Deadline for Pre-College Program Scholarship: April 21 Montserrat College of Art offers summer programs (one to four weeks) for adults and

teens, and study abroad options. The precollege program (July 9–30) is a three-week residential option for teens creating their art college portfolio and exploring what it’s like to live on campus, expanding their practice with Montserrat’s faculty and taking field trips to the museums and galleries on the North Shore

Print, paint, play in Provincetown.

BROWSE WORKSHOPS AT WWW.PAAM.ORG/SPRING PROVINCETOWN ART ASSOCIATION AND MUSEUM 460 COMMERCIAL STREET PROVINCETOWN, MA 02657 BLANCHE LAZZELL, ANEMONES III

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RESIDENCIES RESIDENCIES and in Boston. An on-campus, residential option for adults includes week-long classes taught by Montserrat faculty and guest artists.

Study abroad options include a three-week program (July 1-31) in Viterbo, Italy, where students can earn up to six credits, or a onemonth residency for adults. The Japan program immerses participants in the culture and art of Japan.

23 Essex St., Beverly, MA (978) 921-4242 ce@montserrat.edu montserrat.edu North Bennet Street School Dates and registration deadlines vary.

Since 1885, North Bennet Street School has been educating the next generation of fine craftsman with the Swedish philosophy of “sloyd”—or manual training that also develops character and intellect. Full-time degree programs in bookbinding, furniture making, carpentry, locksmithing, piano technology and more attract students from around the world to Boston’s historic North End. The Continuing Education courses let amateurs and professionals who wish to grow their skillset take workshops taught by master craftsmen. Accommodations for those taking summertime classes may be available through the Massachusetts College of Art and Design at a discounted rate.

150 North St., Boston, MA (617) 227-0155 nbss.edu

Northeast Art Workshop Retreats Dates and deadlines vary.

Bring your art and creativity to new levels with courses taught by Northeast Art Workshop’s nationally acclaimed artists. The spacious studio is a supportive environment welcoming artists of all levels to workshops in a variety of painting techniques, including encaustic, watercolor, acrylic and collage.

Classes are typically composed of demonstrations and lectures followed by student painting time and objective group critiques. There’s an abundance to see and do outside workshop hours in Gloucester, MA, home of America’s oldest working art colony and original seaport, and just 30 miles north of Boston.

19 Kettle Cove Ln. Bldg. C7, Gloucester, MA (978) 729-4970 northeastartworkshops.com Provincetown Art Association Museum Dates and registration deadlines vary.

For the past century, Provincetown has welcomed, nurtured and inspired artists from all over the world—not just to create, but to connect with the town and its people. PAAM invites you to visit for a day, a week, a series or a season and enjoy the benefits of being in a school, artist’s association and museum.

Wander the galleries, join a life drawing session or drop in for a lecture at America’s oldest continuing art colony. Various workshops are available year round, from single-session classes to multi-week courses in painting, photography, mixed media and more. Please check

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SUMMER WORKSHOPS

Week-long on-campus programs for teens and adults in June and July.

PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAM Intensive introduction and preparation for art education.

ART TRAVEL IMMERSIONS Immersive trips or residencies in culturally rich and unique locations such as Italy, Spain, Japan, and Peru.

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Immerse yourself in nature, and your work.

• 2–8 Week Summer Residencies • All mediums accepted • Great accommodations and gourmet food • 200 miles off-grid • 2 fully funded residencies offered

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460 Commercial St., Provincetown, MA (508) 487-1750 paam.org South Shore Arts Center Dates and registration deadlines vary.

Located in Cohasset, an ocean-side town south of Boston, South Shore Art Center enriches its community by engaging artists and by fostering an understanding and appreciation of the visual arts through exhibitions and education. Known for its annual Arts Festival that brings thousands of visitors to Cohasset in June, the center offers educational opportunities in all seasons, including its popular summer courses and workshops. Adults and youth of all ages and skill levels are welcome. Please visit the website for a complete list of the many programs available.

119 Ripley Rd., Cohasset, MA (781) 383-2787 info@ssac.org ssac.org Stonybrook Fine Arts Dates and deadlines vary.

Stonybrook Fine Arts features teen welding and jewelry intensives during school vacation weeks and throughout the summer, as well as a variety of workshops for adults year-round.

Classes are available in welding, foundry, jewelry making, stone carving and live figure modeling. Custom workshops, birthday parties, team-building sessions and interactive

school tours are offered, providing fun and flexibility for everyone wishing to learn an impressive new skill. Scholarships are available.

24 Porter St., Jamaica Plain, MA (617) 522-3331 info@stonybrookfinearts.com stonybrookfinearts.com Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill Dates and registration deadlines vary.

Participate in a wide range of workshops taught by distinguished faculty from around the country. Discover new techniques in encaustic, photography, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics and more. Numerous encaustic workshops will be held in May and June to accompany the 11th Annual Encaustic Conference (June 2–4). See website for registration details and a complete listing of this year’s available classes.

10 Meetinghouse Rd., Truro, MA (508) 349-7511 info@castlehill.org castlehill.org Windhover Center for the Performing Arts Dates: July 9–15 and 16–22 Registration deadline: May 15 Now in its 18th year, the Windhover Intensive Dance Workshop is taught by members of the professional, New York City-based dance company Dušan Týnek Dance Theatre to students ages 12 to 18. The mission is to provide a creative, beautiful and nurturing envi-

ronment for the study of dance near the ocean in Rockport, MA. Technique is combined with repertory from the company’s roster of works as well as choreography classes that inspire the students’ ability to create their own compositions. An informal presentation is held at the end of each week on the outdoor stage.

P.O. Box 2249, Rockport, MA (978) 546-3611 windhoversummer@gmail.com windhover.org

New Hampshire AVA Gallery and Art Center Dates and registration deadlines vary.

Founded in 1973 by Upper Valley craftsmen and artists, what began as a community gallery is now the AVA Gallery and Art Center, an arts institution with seven teaching studios that provide year-round learning opportunities.

The center is located in the heart of Lebanon, NH, near the picturesque Connecticut River that separates New Hampshire from Vermont, and just a short drive from the White Mountain National Forest and its legendary section of the Appalachian Trail. Summer arrives with the Master Series Sculpture Workshops in the brand new Bente Torjusen West Sculptural Studies Building. See website for details.

11 Bank St., Lebanon, NH (603) 448-3117 info@avagallery.org avagallery.org

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Furnished one-bedroom apartment overlooking Mussel Ridge Cove in South Thomaston, ME Art and writing workshops offered throughout the year 26splitrockcove.com • sandy @ 26splitrockcove.com

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RESIDENCIES RESIDENCIES The Lakes Gallery Studio at Chi-Lin Dates: May–October Deadlines: Contact the studio The Lakes Gallery Studio at Chi-Lin offers professional and personalized instruction in the arts of calligraphy and small handmade books in a beautiful 18th-century farmhouse.

Private and semi-private workshops are individually planned in single day up to multiweek formats, May 15 through Columbus Day. Calligraphy classes are available in italic, copperplate and contemporary fonts, as well as courses on layout and design, and 24-karat gold leaf. Or, learn to make various sizes and formats of simple, handmade, non-stitched “nature journals.” No previous experience is needed for any class. Accommodations are

available in nearby bed and breakfasts and hotels such as the beautiful Inns at Mill Falls.

135 Eastman Rd., Laconia, NH (603) 556-9384 suzanne@thelakesgallery.com thelakesgallery.com

New Jersey Peters Valley School of Craft Dates and registration deadlines vary.

Explore your potential in Peters Valley School of Craft’s inspiring natural setting.

Founded in 1970 in partnership with the National Park Service, today the school is an internationally renowned center for fine craft nestled in the forests and fields of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Peters Valley provides intensive instruction in its five-day immersive workshops, and the tools and supportive environment for artist residencies. Residencies are available from two- to seven-week periods.

19 Kuhn Rd., Layton, NJ (973) 948-5200 petersvalley.org

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Mixit Print Studio 2017 Summer Workshops High Dive: Plunge into soy-based printmaking with Catherine Kernan

Summer Arts at The Putney School Dates: August 6-12 Deadline: First come, first served.

The Putney School’s summer adult studio arts program offers a week of intense study in the following disciplines: fiber arts, metal jewelry, blacksmithing, glass arts, paintings and creative writing. Each workshop involves

six hours of daily instruction by professionals, and those students inspired to work beyond class time can rest assured: the studios are kept open 24/7 for independent work. Participants enjoy three meals daily, and the option to stay on the beautiful, 500-acre, hilltop campus in Southern Vermont.

418 Houghton Brook Rd., Putney, VT (802) 387-6297 summer.putneyschool.org Vermont Woodworking School Dates and registration deadlines vary.

Vermont Woodworking School is housed in a three-story, historic barn turned modern woodworking facility in bucolic northern Vermont. The master craftsmen and women who instruct there teach extensive furnituremaking techniques. Taking a short course is a great way to participate. Workshops and weekend intensives happen all year, with most occurring in the summer. Course offerings for 2017 include basic carpentry, building your own hand-plane, an introduction to handcut dovetails and more. There are numerous lodging accommodations in the area for those attending the school from afar.

148 Main St., Cambridge, VT (802) 849-2013 vermontwoodworkingschool.com

Jumpstart and Break Through with Randy Garber Oil based Viscosity Monotype with Joel Janowitz Go With The Flow Watercolor Monotype with Jane Goldman Printmaking Residencies: 5 or 7 days of 24/7 access with assistant and consultation

32 Clifton Street, Somerville, MA

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