New art shows May thru June 2012- Patrick Brodrick photography at Thai Time Restaurant 180 Church St. Clinton, Terri Hagerty collage at Thayer Memorial starting May 18, Mark Thomas Urban Contemporary at Collins Artworks reception June 19th evening

Video Interview

Patrick Brodrick fine art photography April through May 2012 at our gallery space at Thai Time Restaurant 180 Church St. Clinton, MA. Thai Time Restaurant has great food! Enjoy the exhibit while you eat a tasty meal. Thai Time was voted Best of Asian Restaurants in the region by The Item Readers 2012. Collins Artworks was voted Best of Art classes/art work in the region by The Item Readers 2012.

Artist Bio:
When I left my job as a journalist for a local paper I realized that there was a gaping creative void in my life that used to be filled by writing for a living. While I was at the paper I was required to take photos for the stories I was writing, and my co-workers always said I had a good eye for photography and joked that I was the next Ansel Adams. When I realized that taking a good photo was akin to writing a solid story, and gave me that creative fix that I was missing, I became addicted to taking photos. I became hooked on capturing those unscripted moments when people don’t realize they are being photographed or watched and they come out of their perpetual pose and let their guard down for the slightest instant. In a world ruled by video cameras, youtube and iPhones, those moments are becoming rarer, like some soon-to-be-extinct animal, so capturing them for posterity is so crucial.
I’m intrigued by abandoned properties that are falling into disrepair, whether it is a farm, a factory or a prison, and I find the dichotomy between what these places used to be and what they have become fascinating and strangely beautiful.
I’m an addict. My drug of choice isn’t whiskey, or prescription pills, or over-the-counter medications, it is creating, and God help me, I’m hooked.

Carol Wontkowski Fine Art Photography is our featured photographer on exhibit January 1 through February 28th 2012 at Collins Artworks 18 High St. Clinton, MA.

"Two Cows Rainville's Farm 2008" by Judy Friebert

Judy Friebert was our featured artist exhibit at Thayer Memorial Library January 1 through February 29, 2012.

Judith M. Friebert--Artist

Although I have worked with a variety of media and subject matter, for many years I have focused primarily on New England landscape, especially dairy farms, in pastel on paper. I create the initial images on site, completing them in my studio in Clinton, MA. In addition to cows, I also draw the human figure.

Originally from Wisconsin, my art is a response to the gritty aspects of agriculture that I find beautiful and make a family farm what it is. My admiration for farmers is also a major factor in how I perceive the land they nurture and transform to provide food for the rest of us. The farmers that I most want to thank for letting me draw on their land, are: Coopers Farm in Auburn, MacMillan’s Farm in Lunenburg, Pearson’s Elmhurst Dairy in W. Millbury, Eastleigh Farm in Framingham, and the Rainville Farm in Berlin.

I prefer to work outside in field and pasture, where I can view my subject directly. I love the way cows appear in the landscape, and they are fun to be around. I have also become a family dairy-farm advocate in Massachusetts, and if I am any help at all to farmers, it’s because of the knowledge and generosity they have bestowed upon me. I feel fortunate to be a part of this reciprocal relationship. It is so critical that we support these farmers in any way possible.
I am the daughter of professional artists, both deceased. I received my master’s and my bachelor’s in fine arts at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. I taught art in Boston Public Schools for many years and at the Museum of Fine Arts. For the last 11 years I have been living in Central Massachusetts where I work as a children’s librarian. Throughout the years I have exhibited in a number of solo and group shows.

Collins Artworks’ Art On Rotation Gallery All Artist Shows at The Thai Time Restaurant 180 Church St. Clinton, MA.
Art Show Sale!
December 5, 2011 through February 28, 2012
1. Wachusett Sunset, giclee on canvas, Sheryll Collins, $80
2. Yum, oil on canvas, Sheryll Collins, $75
3. Bouquet, colored ink, Andrea Green, $350
4. Memorial Day, fine art photography, Belinda Mazur, $60
5. Matthew’s Garden, fine art photography, Belinda Mazur, $60
6. Passing Storm, oil, Diane’s Lebel, $850
7. Trees, watercolor, Sharon Carloni, $400
8. Water View , watercolor, Sharon Carloni, $250
9. Lily, watercolor, Sharon Carloni, $375
Giclees prints available
To purchase call or stop in -Collins Artworks 18 High St. Clinton, MA (978)368-3300
About Us
We (Sherry and Steve Collins) founded Collins Artworks in Clinton, Massachusetts, USA, with a vision of promoting the work of local artists by offering a suite of art-related products and services to the community. Our gallery carries original works of art, along with prints, cards, and stained glass created by over thirty local artists.
We are also a full service custom frame shop, specializing in archival quality framing at reasonable prices.
We can create high quality reproductions of your fine art, photos, and other items. We specialize in fine art reproductions (giclée), and can create restored prints of damaged and faded artwork and photos.
Our kid’s art classes are a great after school and Saturday activity, building self-esteem through the joy of creativity. And our adult classes and workshops cover a range of media for students at all skill levels. And we sell art supplies for adults and kids right in our shop at discount prices.
We also provide art consulting services for businesses and institutions, and graphic design services.
Our Art on Rotation Gallery represents over eighty local artists, showing their work at Thayer Memorial Library in Lancaster, MA, at Thai Time Restaurant in Clinton, MA and at the Collins Artworks gallery space in Clinton, MA.
In everything we do, we are committed to giving you uncompromising quality, a great price, and true customer service.

Collins Artworks Holiday Show Video
To purchase call Collins Artworks at 978-368-3300. Or email collinsartworks@comcast.net
We accept credit cards, debit cards, and Paypal. Checks are accepted in the gallery.

Collins Artworks Juried Art Show was on display at Collins Artworks 18 High St. Clinton from December 2 through December 31, 2011. The artwork was judged for awards and prizes by Susan Swinand, AWS.

Thank you all for entering our 2011 juried art show. The show was very diverse and beautiful. The winners of the 2011 Collins Artworks juried art show were Ed Schneeflock for "Rhythm" oil First prize , Kyle Nitzsche for "North Shore Farm" oil Second Place, Janet Dupuis for "Map with Blue" mixed media third prize, Isabella Choate for "Blue Leaf" photo Honorable Mention, Ellen Schneeflock for "Approaching Storm" oil Honorable Mention and Alice Trussell for "Fall" watercolor Honorable Mention.

Participating artists 2011 Juried Art Show
1. “Garden Shed #1”, Isabella Choate, watercolor, $450
2. “Blue Leaf”, Isabella Choate, photography, $150, Honorable Mention
3. “From the Bridge: Sheem Kerry”, Jennifer Courville, pastel, NFS
4. “Wave on Coumeenole Beach in County Kerry”, Jennifer Courville, pastel, NFS
5. “Zeke’s Creek”, Karen Dalecki Boisvert, watercolor, $800
6. “Summer Cottage”, Karen Dalecki Boisvert, watercolor, $400
7. “Port Clyde”, Janet Dupuis, mixed media, $400
8. “Map With Blue”, Janet Dupuis, mixed media, $400, Third Prize
9. “Trees in Winter”, Brenda Evans, digital collage, $155
10. “Land That I Love”, Brenda Evans, digital collage, $155
11. “Snow Drop”, Kathy Hebert, oil on canvas, $375
12. “Afternoon in Tarpon Springs”, Kathy Hebert, oil on canvas, $375
13. “Fall at Pearly Pond”, Scott Niemi, oil on canvas, $200
14. “The Old Maple”, Scott Niemi, oil on canvas, $220
15. “North Shore Farm”, Kyle Nitzsche, oil on canvas, $500 (no frame), Second Prize
16. “Backlit Tree”, Kyle Nitzsche, oil on canvas, $700 (no frame)
17. “Farm”, Cheryl Parabicoli, acrylic, $150
18. “Landscape”, Cheryl Parabicoli, acrylic, $80
19. “God’s Gift”, Janice Rodriguez, photography, $125
20. “Sunday Afternoon”, Ed Schneeflock, oil on canvas, NFS
21. “Rhythm”, Ed Schneeflock, oil on canvas, NFS, First Prize
22. “Salt Marsh Sunset”, Ellen Schneeflock, oil on canvas, NFS
23. “Approaching Storm”, Ellen Schneeflock, oil on canvas, $750, Honorable Mention
24. “Nubble Lighthouse”, Alice Trussell, watercolor, $400
25. “Fall”, Alice Trussell, watercolor, $400, Honorable Mention
26. “Golden Autumn”, Judy Tyler, photography, $55
27. “Eat Your Greens!”, Judy Tyler, photography, $55
28. “Pool Pond Sunset I”, Susan Wadsworth, pastel & pencil on paper, $300
29. “Pool Pond Sunset II”, Susan Wadsworth, pastel & pencil on paper, $300
30. “Morning Frost”, Carol Wontkowski, photography, $350

Janice Rodriguez Fine Art Photography exhibit October 9th thru 31st 2011 at Collins Artworks 18 High St. Clinton, MA. The videos are from her show at the Thayer Memorial Library this past March 2011. The photos exhibiting at Collins Artworks are a small sampling of these images. Twenty four images are currently on display. There are some new photos in this exhibit. The first video is an interview and the second shows the complete exhibit at Thayer.

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"Salt Marsh" by Ellen Schneeflock

Ellen Schneeflock oil paintings on exhibit September through October 31, 2011 at The Thayer Memorial Library 717 Main St. Lancaster, MA

City Mirror By Ed Schneeflock

Ed Schneeflock oil paintings and fine art photographs exhibiting September through October 31, 2011 at The Thai Time Restaurant 180 Church St. Clinton.

Three by Janice Rodriquez

Janice Rodriguez Fine Art Photography is our featured photographer on exhibit October 9th thru 31st 2011 at Collins Artworks 18 High St. Clinton, MA. Twenty four images are currently on display. There are some new photos in this exhibit.

"Two Cows Rainville's Farm 2008" by Judy Friebert

Judy Friebert was our featured artist exhibit at Collins Artworks 18 High St. Clinton, MA. through October 8, 2011.

Judith M. Friebert--Artist

Although I have worked with a variety of media and subject matter, for many years I have focused primarily on New England landscape, especially dairy farms, in pastel on paper. I create the initial images on site, completing them in my studio in Clinton, MA. In addition to cows, I also draw the human figure.

Originally from Wisconsin, my art is a response to the gritty aspects of agriculture that I find beautiful and make a family farm what it is. My admiration for farmers is also a major factor in how I perceive the land they nurture and transform to provide food for the rest of us. The farmers that I most want to thank for letting me draw on their land, are: Coopers Farm in Auburn, MacMillan’s Farm in Lunenburg, Pearson’s Elmhurst Dairy in W. Millbury, Eastleigh Farm in Framingham, and the Rainville Farm in Berlin.

I prefer to work outside in field and pasture, where I can view my subject directly. I love the way cows appear in the landscape, and they are fun to be around. I have also become a family dairy-farm advocate in Massachusetts, and if I am any help at all to farmers, it’s because of the knowledge and generosity they have bestowed upon me. I feel fortunate to be a part of this reciprocal relationship. It is so critical that we support these farmers in any way possible.
I am the daughter of professional artists, both deceased. I received my master’s and my bachelor’s in fine arts at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. I taught art in Boston Public Schools for many years and at the Museum of Fine Arts. For the last 11 years I have been living in Central Massachusetts where I work as a children’s librarian. Throughout the years I have exhibited in a number of solo and group shows.

"Winter" by Rennie Shattuck

Rennie Shattuck fine art photography July 9, 2011 to the end of August 2011 featured artist exhibit at Collins Artworks 18 High St. Clinton, MA

"Ghost trees Dancing" by Ed Schneeflock

"Salt Marsh" by Ellen Schneeflock

Ellen Schneeflock oil paintings and Ed Schneeflock fine art photography July through August 31, 2011 at The Thai Time Restaurant 180 Church St. Clinton, MA

"Seascape" by Jeon leon

Juan Leon oil painting exhibit July 29 through August 31, 2011 at The Thayer Memorial Library 717 Main St. Clinton, MA

"Spring" acrylic by Scott Niemi

Scott Niemi- Thai Time Restaurant 180 Church St. Clinton, MA

"Collage" hand-painted watercolor papers by Beverly Fratoni

Beverly Fratoni- Thayer Memorial Library 717 Main St. Lancaster, MA

"Bolton Horse and Barn" oils by Kyle Nitzche

Kyle Nitzche- Collins Artworks 18 High St. Clinton, MA

"Beverly Fratoni Art Exhibit," at the gallery at Thayer Memorial May through June 2011

Scott Niemi, art exhibit at the Thai Time Restaurant April through May 2011

Ellen Schneeflock "Coastal Scenes" Exhibit Featured Artist at Collins Artworks featured artist rotation gallery at 18 High St. Clinton, MA. Exhibit March 2011.

Janice Rodriguez Fine Art Photography exhibit March through April 2011 at Thayer memorial Library 717 Main St. Lancaster, MA. The first video is an interview and the second shows the complete exhibit.

Sid Solomon Oil Painting exhibit January through March 2011. Thai Time Restaurant is located at 180 Church St. Clinton, MA.

To purchase any paintings you see even after the show is over call 978-368-3300. Also most images are available for giclee reproduction printing on fine art papers or canvas. Collins Artworks accepts credit cards, debit cards, cash or checks.

Juan Leon oil paintings on exhibit at Collins Artworks rotation gallery at 18 High St. Clinton, MA.

To purchase any paintings you see even after the show is over call 978-368-3300. Also most images are available for giclee reproduction printing on fine art papers or canvas. Collins Artworks accepts credit cards, debit cards, cash or checks.

This is an interview with Joe Mule, about the Collins Artworks Art On Rotation Gallery at the library. Joe Mule is the director of The Thayer Memorial Library 717 Main St., Lancaster, MA.

Rennie Shattuck Fine Art Photography Exhibit at AOR gallery at Collins Artworks Art On Rotation Gallery at The Thayer Memorial Library 717 Main St. Lancaster, MA

To purchase any paintings you see even after the show is over call 978-368-3300. Also most images are available for giclee reproduction printing on fine art papers or canvas. Collins Artworks accepts credit cards, debit cards, cash or checks.

Wanted, artists to display their work at the Collins Artworks Art Center Art On Rotation Galleries.
We are currently taking applications from artists for shows at all of the AOR galleries. Each show involves a two month commitment. For details and more information call Sheryll Collins at Collins Artworks Art Center, (978) 368-3300. You can also visit us on Facebook.