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Beyond the Brush
1, 2 & 3 Pete Sloane, Jenn Young, Gael Rudolf and Matt Rudolf at Diane Swan’s studio. 4 Donna Stubbs in her studio. 5 JoAnn Overton peruses Vidabeth Bensen’s screenprints. 6 Artist William Moore and Alice Irby at Rock Rest Studios. 7 Jane Xu, Colleen Black Semelka and Charles Semelka. 8 Bridgette Comellas with one of her pastel works.
PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF CHATHAM ARTISTS GUILD
The 31st annual Chatham Artists Guild studio tour, held the first two weekends in December, invited visitors to get up close and personal with 56 local painters, sculptors, fiber artists and more at 41 studios across the area. Chatham Artists Guild’s signature event – one of the oldest studio tours in the state – consistently showcases the talents of local artists year after year, providing a valuable opportunity for patrons to engage with and appreciate the vibrant world of visual arts. The event also fosters connections among artists and raises awareness of the visual arts’ significance in our community. CM 4
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CHATHAM MAGAZINE
FEBRUARY/MARCH 2024
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