Art on Rotation Gallery

Olde Home Day Juried Exhibit at The Russian Icon Museum

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 13:23:14 -0500

Fifth Annual Clinton Olde Home Days Juried Art Show Entry Form Limited Opening - Wednesday, September 8, 2010 Formal Opening – Saturday, September 11, 2010 - Saturday, September 25, 2010 Entry Deadline is Wednesday, September 1, 2010. Name: (print)___________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________ City:__________________________________________________ State: _______________ Zip: _____________ Phone: _______________________________________________ Email: ________________________________________________ Drop off will be on Thursday, September 2, 2010 at the Museum of the Russian Icons, 203 Union Street, Clinton, MA from 3:00pm – 7:00pm. The show runs for two weeks – your piece must stay for the duration of the show – if you need to remove artwork before the end of the show you will need to make prior arrangements with the show coordinator (Laura Taylor). We want the installation to have a cohesive feel for the entire length of the show. We will be hosting an artist reception on Wednesday, September 8th from 6:00pm-8:00pm. We will be serving light refreshments and a cash bar. (artists and one guest will get free admission into the reception – for additional guests we will ask for a reduced museum admission). Application Fee - $15.00 per piece of artwork – One entry per artist. Each Applicant is required to provide a copy of a photo id (need this for picking up artwork at end of show. I have all license copies from the 2009 show). Applicable artwork should be framed and properly mounted. Please fill out the attached slip with your name, title, medium, size of work and the price (if it is for sale). Work will be judged by a panel of three jurors before the artist reception. There are cash prizes for Best in Show and the People’s Choice Award as well as 1st place, 2nd place and 3rd place in categories such as but not limited to: Watercolor, Oil, Pastels, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Photography and Other. Olde Home Day is a family event – all entries must be family friendly and entry to show is at the discretion of the coordinator – Laura Taylor Completed forms and fees may be mailed to: Laura Taylor, 9 Horseshoe Lane, Clinton, MA, 01510 or emailed to thetaylort...@hotmail.com. I understand and agree to the liability and to abide by all the art show rules. I hereby grant Clinton Olde Home Day permission to reproduce my accepted image to help publicize the exhibition in all exhibition-related publications, and the www.aorgallery.com. Artist’s signature: __________________________________________ Date: _____________________________________________________ Entry 1 Artist: Title: Price: Medium: Size(HxW): Level: Entry 1 – copy to be placed on back of artwork Artist: Title: Price: Medium: Size(HxW): Level:

AOR galleries at Kravnz Bakery Cafe and Thayer Memorial Library: Featuring Jenn Falcon

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 12:17:37 -0500

Upper Antelope Canyon

Exhibit July through August 2010 at Kravnz Bakery Cafe and The Thayer Memorial Library

Kravnz Bakery Cafe 180 Church St. Clinton is our newest Art On Rotation Gallery. Come on in and see our first exhibit of stunning colored pencil paintings by Jenn Falcon. This exhibit is called "Nature," and is a very educational and beautiful show. Jenn's show continues the theme at the Thayer memorial Library 717 Main st Lancaster. Jenn is concerned about our natural environment and the fate of endangered animals. Her paintings are based on this. This is a show not to miss!

"I’ve lived in different parts of the country where I’ve been lucky to explore, sketch, photograph, and research the landscape. There are many plants, animals, geologic formations and other wonders to see. Now that I’m back home, I’m also finding natural beauty right here in Worcester and around New England."

"Last year, ArtsWorcester agreed to show my work, and I received a grant from the Worcester Cultural Commission to put it all together. I included some of my photographs with basic information about the subjects of the works in hopes that people would be inspired to get out and experience these special places, maybe even try to protect them."

"Of course, it’s impossible to recreate actually being there, and it’s different for everyone, so sometimes I add patterns and other designs that go along with the visual geometry of the scene or express temperature or sound. Some animals are depicted whimsically to express their liveliness. Then I combine it all to create pieces that express some of the spirit of what they represent. This year, the Worcester Public Library has agreed to let me show the work for the month of June in its main branch where it will reach a wide audience."

Art Show "Paved Paradise, Protected Places," a pastel painting exhibit by Lisa Regopoulos

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 22:14:05 -0500

Purple Irisises

Collins Artworks Art On Rotation Gallery at High St. Cafe 310 High St. Clinton is pleased to exhibit "Paved Paradise, Protected Places," a beautiful show of pastel paintings by Lisa Regopoulos, from July 1 through August 30, 2010. This is a free exhibit. An artist reception will be held July 10 from 11 AM to 1 PM. Refreshments will be served.

Lisa Regopoulos

Lisa Regopoulos is best known for her garden landscapes and floral pastels that have received many awards at local Art Shows throughout the years. Over the past two years, Lisa has become a

plein air enthusiast. Eager to paint more often and to be around other like-minded artists, she formed a plein air group with members of the Leominster Art Association. They get together weekly to paint at different locations throughout Massachusetts and New Hampshire. "I have found that painting en plein air so frequently has given my artwork a fresher, more painterly look. Working faster and immersing myself in the mood and atmosphere of the outdoor scene I find inspiring and challenging."

She obtained her art education at the Worcester Art Museum and the Sharon Arts Center, Sharon, NH. She has also attended various intensive pastel workshops with Robert Carsten, PSA. "I am a firm believer that you never stop learning and am constantly reading, trying new ideas, and taking classes to become a better artist."

She is an active member of the Pastel Society of New Hampshire, Sharon Arts Center, Leominster Art Association, and Greater Gardner Art Association. Her most recent pastels have garnered the Pastel Society of America award at the Pastel Society of New Hampshire’s Regional Show and the Terry Ludwig Award at the Pastel Painters Society of Cape Cod’s National Show. Her artwork is held by private collectors in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

"I am fascinated by the ephemeral quality of light and the atmosphere it creates at different times of the day. I am also drawn towards the dramatic interplay of light against dark, which typically appear in my garden landscape pieces and landscapes."

She is determined to do whatever it takes to paint en plein air through the changing New England seasons, and on sub-zero, windy days. "I will be content to embark on paintings in my warm studio, with the companionship of my collie, Reba, using my many plein air studies as reference."

Wanted artists

Mon, 03 May 2010 20:45:35 -0500

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 the AOR galleries. Each show is a 2 month commitment. For details and more information call Sheryll Collins at Collins ARTworks Art Center 978-368-3300. Also visit us on FACEBOOK. See link on the sidebar of www.collinsartworks.com

Arllen Acevedo's paintings and digital art at the Art On Rotation Gallery at High St. Cafe 310 Main St. Clinton, MA

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:33:57 -0500

Art work by Arllen Acevedo Arllen Acevedo's paintings and digital art will be on exhibit September through October 2009 at the Art On Rotation Gallery at Thayer Memorial Library's 717 Main St. Lancaster, MA reference room. Arllen's work has been exhibited in Puerto Rico USA, Worcester MA, Augsburg and Landsberg Germany. Color has always fascinated her especially bright, vibrant colors. Her early paintings were meticulously created striving for perfection and paying close attention to detail. Currently, she works in oils, watercolor and acrylics. She paints in realistic and abstract styles. She loves creating vibrant -colored landscapes, seascapes, and paintings of the subconscious. Through her paintings, she attempts to touch the souls of the spectators, hoping to enrich their lives and their perception of the world. She also enjoys creating digital abstract and realistic designs, illustrations, and portraits. Some of her digital work is creating collages using mixed media. The artist's latest inspiration includes designing jewelry. She loves to combine fine jewelery beads, crystals with semi-precious stones and silver. jewelery making brings great joy to her life. Arllen's artwork represents the depth, uniqueness and individuality of a true artist. The exquisiteness of her technique, the dramatic quality of her work and the vibrant colors make her creations genuine works of art.

Tess Rock's Water Series Acrylic Paintings are on exhibit January through February 2010 Art On Rotation Gallery at the Thayer Memorial Library

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 17:08:04 -0500

Frozen Water Acrylic by Tess rock Tess Rock's Water Series Acrylic Paintings are on exhibit January through February 2010 at Thayer Memorial Library Art On Rotation Gallery 717 Main St. Lancaster. Her acrylic paintings are full of color and are captivating and interesting to the viewer. This show will thrill your senses. Come and see. Artist statement about her Water Series The origins of my paintings are rooted in nature. The shapes are allowed to flow and intermingle, creating a tangible environment. Water, especially when freezing upon a river is my muse. The way, in which water transforms, layer by layer upon the river surface informs my work both directly and indirectly. Forms are freely moving over the surface of the canvas enticing the viewer to travel throughout the piece. I have chosen to work in vibrant colors because they resonant with the energy of nature. Water in its simplicity is changed by reflecting its surroundings. These paintings are my reaction to the vibrancy of our natural environment. My intention is to depict the imagery of nature thru these organic abstractions.

“Eclectic” landscape exhibit at the gallery at the Thayer Memorial Library -Lori MacDonald acrylic landscapes

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:00:20 -0500

"A Passing Storm", Neck Rd. Lancaster Acrylic on canvas by Lori MacDonald Lori MacDonald Collins Artworks is please to have Lori MacDonald's landscape paintings on exhibit from November through December 2009 at the Thayer Memorial Library Art On Rotation Gallery 717 Main St. Lancaster, MA.. Lori MacDonald is an award winning artist from Gardner, MA. Lori's paintings are for sale. Anyone interested in buying her work should contact Sheryll Collins AOR gallery Coordinator at Collins Artworks Art Center at 978-368-3300. Collins Artworks accepts credit cards, debit cards, checks and cash. Welcome to my “Eclectic” landscape exhibit. While I’ve been painting with acrylics for almost 38 years, I’ve used 2009 as a time for exploiting my familiar painting medium. The works displayed here are the result of my year-long venture to expand my proficiency with acrylics - from glazing techniques to heavy impasto applications (with even a bit of gold metal leaf). This exercise has perhaps fashioned or freed me, for better or worse, to an eclectic style with a refreshing array of creative options. The subjects of my paintings in this exhibit are inspired by the landscapes of Central Massachusetts. The beauty of this region could occupy an artist for a lifetime. With the change of seasons, dramatic skies, cows, mist in the valleys on a summer’s eve, the trees, the stonewalls, the ponds, the mountains, the dappled light, vineyards, meadows, hiking trails, and more cows, the color of green after the rain, winter shadows, and so much more – I’m not bored. I like to think of favorite Bible verses while I paint. Lately, I’ve enjoyed making use of impasto techniques to construct visual descriptions of those truths. For example, painting #1, “Deeply Rooted”, is more than a wind-blown tree managing to stay standing. I watched as this tree stood in the wind at the Quabbin Reservoir Park and this verse from Isaiah 26:3 came to mind, “You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you.” The patch of calm in the painting, speaks of the God-given peace. I also like to capture the effect that light has on unassuming subjects. Something as plain and ordinary as my neighbor’s cement garage becomes lovely in the right light (see #11) – and lovely is what I like my paintings to be. Thank you for viewing the exhibit. Please sign my guestbook which you’ll find on the lectern in the rear of the room. I welcome your comments. Lori MacDonald is a member of the Greater Gardner Artists’ Association, the Gardner Area League of Artists, The Leominster Art Association, and the Cultural Arts Alliance of Hopkinton. She is an exhibiting artist at the Collins Artworks Art Center (home of the Art on Rotation Gallery) in Clinton, The Boulder Art Gallery in Fitchburg, and the Jaffrey Civic Center, Jaffrey, NH. Her work has received awards in many of the local art associations’ exhibitions. Lori and her husband, Bob, live in Gardner, MA.

People's Choice Award -Olde Home Day Juried Art Show 2009

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:17:31 -0500

The winner of the 2009 People's Choice Award at the Olde Home Day Juried Art Show was: Gerald Ruberti #30 -"Clinton High School, Police Station & Courthouse 1950" Other Winners of the Olde Home Day Juried Art Show 2009 Clinton Olde Home Day Juried Art Show Winners Photography 1st – Jennifer Denney – “Railroad Tracks 2nd – Nina Pagano – “The Shrine" 3rd – Joe Repole – “My Girls” Acrylic 1st – Mary Calkins – “Sunlight and Moonlight” 2nd – Lori MacDonald – “6:31pm – Clinton” Oil 1st – Sharon Marini – “Pimento" 2nd – Abubakar Mwenye – “September 11th Collage” 3rd – Robert W. Duffy – “Still Water River” Honorable Mentions: Kathleen E. Hebert – “Red Chair” Kathleen Morrissey – “Horse Country” Mixed Media 1st – Nan Rumpf – “Entrapment” Honorable Mentions: Carol Panek-Clark – “Looking Through” Dan Lowe – “MBTA Heath Street Station” Frederick Johnson – “Brotherhood” Watercolor 1st – Nan Rumpf – “The Journey” Other Media 1st – Chester Burzenski – “Scream” 2nd – Sotirios “Sam” E. Lalos – “Epiphany”

John Nunziato Photography Exhibit at The AOR Gallery at High St. Cafe

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 14:37:00 -0500

"Joe Satriani," by John Nunziato John Nunziato Photography Exhibit can be viewed at The Art On Rotation Gallery at High St. Cafe 310 High St. in Clinton, MA in September and October 2009. John's work is about the images of the beautiful New England landscape. Don't miss this one! Artist's Statement My first camera was a pocket 110 camera given to me by my mother, on the day I was leaving on vacation to Nova Scotia. For the trip my friend had brought along a recently purchased Canon AE-1 film camera. After returning from that trip and comparing photos.....i ran out the next day and purchased a Canon AE-1camera. Like most fellow photographers, there are several factors that influence my work; family, friends and being in the moment. My keen sense of inspiration of the image comes from how the image initially appears and how I can capture it at that moment. My work has appeared in group shows, publications online magazines, calendars, newsletters , internet websites and private collections.

"A Social Consciousness," An Art Exhibit by Nathan Orie

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 11:36:31 -0500

"Lottery" by Nathan Orie Nathan Orie will be exhibiting at the Thayer Memorial Library 710 Main St. Lancaster, MA July and all of August 2009. Nathan's unique paintings will thrill you as well as make you think about social issues. There is also hidden images and messages in some of the paintings that can only be viewed in the dark. More information about Nathan- Nathan Orie and His Art Artist’s Statement This art show is a testament to where we are as a searching people. It is my intention that the pieces of this show direct us back to the original questions. We exist in an era that defies definition; henceforth, we have construed more definitions of our post-modern culture than is necessary or useful. We are so intent on finding the answers that all answers have become equally valid. And rightly so, for any answer can be correct if the question has been disregarded of misplaced along the way. This show is a call to reject the deconstructions and fragmentations of post-modernity and enter into an era where we can reclaim the questions that have been lost to us. In teaching English to middle school students in Springfield, I have noticed that when my students are asked a question that involves thinking, they really desire to know the answers. At first I was excited that they were actually engrossed with my lesson, but then I became more wary. I ask them a question relating to the reading, and more often than not a student will yell out, “Just tell us, Mr. Orie!!!” It seems that they want the answers so badly that they are willing to forego the question to get the answer. This has inspired me to ask through my art why we are so intent on finding answers to questions that we do not care to actually explore. In these art pieces I have wrestled with questions about human rights, suffering and even questions we ask of God himself, such as “Are you there, God? And if you are, how do I know?” Sir Francis Bacon said that knowledge is power, and I am beginning to wonder how true this can be when knowledge is only a few keystrokes away on my computer. The value of knowledge has been cheapened by the accessibility to information. Our economy is based on supply and demand. If this is true for information as well, then our supply has far exceeded our demand, and information has become inadequate. Knowledge saturates our vision so consistently that I cannot drive down the road without being given information on what watch I should buy, what car dealership has the best cars, and which coffee I will run on each morning. We have enough information, and I would therefore propose that while knowledge may contain power, it is in the pursuit of knowledge that we find true strength. We can readdress the eternal questions that have been given to us and develop relationships around these questions, transcending the cold calculations of the billions of terabytes of information available to us. Then, we can instead focus on where we are as a people, and realize that we are still pondering the same thoughts that have been pondered since the dawn of time.

Scott Niemi acrylic paintings exhibit at High St. Cafe and Collins Artworks

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 08:55:13 -0500

Scott Niemi pictured here stands beside his beautiful oil painting. At the Art On Rotation Gallery at the High St. Café , Scott Niemi's oil paintings will be on exhibit from July 6- August 31, 2009 during café operating hours. Scott’s work can also be seen at Collins Artworks Art Center gallery18 High St. Clinton. Scott Niemi was born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts in 1964. Scott completed his formal education at Florida Atlantic University where he earned a M.F.A. in Visual Art with a concentration in painting. Currently, he is a part time lecturer for Franklin Pierce University (Rindge, NH) and an art professor at Becker College (Worcester, MA). In the past, he has worked for Florida Atlantic University as an adjunct art professor, for Palm Beach County as a substitute teacher (grades K-12) and has done art handler/installation work for the Palm Beach Institute of Contemporary Art in Lake Worth, FL. Scott has participated in many shows both on the national as well as the local level. His work can be seen, among others, in the corporate collections of the Oak Brook Bank (Oak Brook, IL), the Essex Inn (downtown Chicago), and in the Schacknow Museum of Fine Arts (Plantation, FL). He has work in over 100 private collections, ranging from Beverly Hills to Australia. He resides in New Hampshire with his wife and two children.

Alyssa Kullgren photography show at the gallery at Thayer Memorial Library

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 22:09:27 -0500

Alyssa Kullgren photography show will be on exhibit from May 16- June 30, 2009. Her subjects are of the beauty that surrounds us and often miss. Her show is one not to miss. The exhibit is open to the public during library viewing hours. Artist Statement: I have always looked at the world as a picture. I see something and imagine just how wonderful it would look on the wall. I capture real life, and keep those moments forever. All of my creativity and inspirations come from my mother, my muse. My name is Alyssa. I am a college student and love photography. It allows me to be creative in anyway I want. I plan to graduate in a year, and move on to Physician's Assistant school. Photography will always be my hobby and my love. Alyssa Kullgren

A Teacher and Student Watercolor Show at the gallery at the Thayer Memorial Library

Fri, 01 May 2009 09:23:52 -0500

On My Way Home On Route 62, by Sheryll Collins Instructor A watercolor exhibit of student and teacher artwork will be shown at the Art On Rotation Gallery at the Thayer Memorial Library in Lancaster, MA from May 1- May 16th 2009. Sheryll Collins has been teaching beginner students watercolor at the library this year. Come see the students work and Sheryll's. The students work is exceptional and beautiful. It is a show not to miss. The paintings are for sale. A portion of the sale will benefit the library and an art scholarship fund for students.

Compilation an Artist Journal by Natalie Ford at the AOR Gallery at the High St. Cafe in Clinton

Fri, 01 May 2009 08:47:02 -0500

Award wining artist Natalie Ford will be exhibiting her paintings and drawings at the Art On Rotation Gallery at the High St. Cafe 310 High St. Clinton, MA. all of May and June 2009. Natalie is a local artist who is a recent graduate of Atlantic Union College in Lancaster, MA. The paintings and drawings are for sale and a portion of the sales benefit an orphanage in Uganda, Africa. For more information please call: Sheryll Collins Art On Rotation Gallery Owner/Curator at 978-549-5822. Short Bio: Natalie is an artist, specifically a painter. She feels a personal call to be a missionary. For her, finding places with a need to be seen by the rest of the world is an opportunity. She can make art and call attention to that place by creating works about its culture and people. This process could best be described as "painting journalism" or "journalism through painting." Her works are fundamentally portraits, but they are a portrait of a place and a moment as well as of a person. Artist Statement for current body of work: My professor Wayne Hazen often quotes that a person shouldn't paint the sea unless he has submerged himself in it for a week, and so a sea that I am currently submerged in is the orphanage in Uganda, Africa. A good friend of mine has started a foundation to support the orphanage. Most of the pieces in this show are about this place. I hope that you will be moved by this show and support this wonderful endeavor.

Compilation, a multimedia art show at the Sovereign bank in Clinton

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 23:18:40 -0500

The AOR gallery multimedia art show is now on exhibit at the Sovereign Bank on High St. Clinton, MA from February 7 through March 31, 2009 during the banks operating hours. The show is a wonderful mix of different media and styles represented by several different artists. Thank you all who are exhibiting. High St. Cafe discount coupons are available on the art exhibit table at the bank. The artists are- Stephen Collins, Sheryll Collins, Helen Garcia, Kathy Hebert, Richard Harding, Sid Solomon, Ann Hill, Belinda Mazur, Mary Jensen and Nina Gonnella. I want to thank Stephen Collins, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Harding, Ann Hill, and Sid Solomon for helping put up the show. Please come and see it. We have a new sign with the website on it. We also added more paintings before the bank closed Saturday. Come see this beautiful show.