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renovated church is run by an artist collaborative. “We’re trying to bring different tastes together,” says owner Susan Hauck. “We want people to get lost in the art, and take them away from their world and its troubles. We’re very inclusive and involve all kinds of works. We strive to be a non-judgmental space.” Examples of Gallery X’s uniqueness is their annual showcase titled “Classic Nude,” where the space is full of any and all forms of art that portray the naked form. The gallery also hosts a show of art done entirely by nursery school students. They also do a
rarely-available Nantucket basket weaving of Lakeville’s Trish Brown, and the exclusively-crafted boxes that Rochester’s Ted Brillon creates from exotic woods. The gallery also offers the marinethemed sculptures and creations of Mattapoisett’s Albert Doucette. And variety is a also big factor in the main mission of Gallery TL6 in downtown (TL6TheGallery. com) and its display of almost two dozen local artists, many of whom make their works for sale. Jewelry is a large component of the offerings with pieces that make a point to be out of the ordinary.
We want people to get lost in the art showcase featuring alumni from the defunct Swain School of Design and a student-run photography show by students of UMass-Dartmouth. Downtown visitors can enjoy – as well as purchase – the works of a group of finely crafted, time honored artists at the Duff Gallery on Centre St (RobertDuff.com). While the major focus is the painting of owner Robert Duff who has been working with oil painting for 35 years, his gallery also includes an array of different creative approaches from a group of accomplished regional artists. Among the artists being shown at Duff Gallery are Robbi Staples who has been selling pieces of furniture for 30 years. Also on display is the sculpture of Mattapoisett’s John Magnon, the
The store features different artists every month and puts much emphasis on monthly AHA! Nights on the second Thursday of each month. Last June, TL6 featured the body painter Melinda Abreu of New Bedford who uses special cosmetics on models who pose in underwear or bikinis and are displayed in the store’s window. Some of the models are adorned in glitter and some glowed with the assistance of black lights. The store also offers hand-made glass work and paintings as well as illustrations by Shelley Cardoos which were done on an iPad. In the world of art there seems to be something for everyone. There are so many opportunities because there is no limit to creativity.
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