We just returned from the South Portland, Maine, Art in the Park show. We had great weather for a change. This is a fairly big show, with almost 35 photographers. Here are a couple of shots that Amy took of the setup.

This coming week we are off to Stockbridge, Mass., for the two day Stockbridge Summer Arts and Crafts Show. It's at the Berkshire Botanical Gardens. If you are in that area, check it out!

I have finally returned following the opening, reception and closing of our show, a week in Québec and a weekend at the Lowell Folk Festival. But here are shots from the Nature Reveals reception, thanks to Stu Krentcil and Matt Bisson. All of the following are Stu's (© Stuart E. Krentcil) (http://www.stuartekrentcil.com/), except those that are Matt's, and are so noted (© Matt Bisson) (http://bissonic.smugmug.com/).

Enjoy!

Photo © Matt Bisson

Photo © Matt Bisson

It's time! July is here already. And Nature Reveals, the two person show that fiber artist Margot Stage and I have  been working on for months opens at the Loading Dock Gallery at Western Avenue Studios in Lowell, Massachusetts. We are having an opening reception at the gallery on Friday, July 11th, from 6 to 9 PM.  You should check it out. And even if you can't make the reception, the gallery is open Wednesdays through Sundays from 11 to 4:30.

Check out the Lowell Sun article on our show : http://www.lowellsun.com/ci_9774325?IADID=Search-www.lowellsun.com-www.lowellsun.com

I have created a gallery here on my web site that contains my contribution to our two person show. Check it out here!  But you need to see my work paired with Margot's, and in person to get the full effect.

If you haven't visited the gallery yet, I've taken some installation shots, complete with the visitor's-eye tour, beginning in the parking lot, and continuing right into the gallery. Some people are confused when they enter the building, and even more so if they enter through the main building entrance. I hope this can resolve any confusion.

The best and simplest way to find the gallery is to enter the building through the door with the Classic Elite Yarns sign. Classic Elite is located in the upper floors of this building, which is called the "A Mill". Western Avenue Studios occupies the 2nd and 3rd floors. My studio and the gallery are located on the 2nd floor.

Once in the building, the elevator is right in front of you.

Take the elevator to the 2nd floor. The doors open on the opposite side of the elevator leading you directly into THE loading dock, from which the Loading Dock Gallery got its name.

 

Many people are a little confused when the elevator doors open, and think that they are in the wrong place, or a restricted area. Don't worry! You have arrived. Look for the Nature Reveals poster at the double doors directly in front of you, and proceed through the double doors.

 
At that doors, turn right, and the gallery is the very first door on your right. Look for the sign that says LDG.

The gallery is divided into two main sections. Once in the gallery, look around at all of the great work in this section, where all of the members show off their wow-pieces. As you proceed to the far end of this space, you will enter the rotating exhibition space where each month, the gallery presents the work of a different artist, or artists. You have arrived!

Here are my installation shots. And don't forget to check out my web gallery containing my contribution to our show here. But most importantly, come to the show! The reception is Friday, July 11th, from 6 to 9 PM.

 

 

 

    

      

 

And here are the long-awaited shots from the Dirty, Smelly, Noisy Opening Party!

Click here -> http://adrienbisson.smugmug.com/gallery/5123966_ADWYL#309454417_Y9Mbc

Enjoy!
Adrien

Last night The Loading Dock Gallery hosted the reception for John Cascio and Don Sullivan and their show, The Keys to Katahdin - Mixing Oil and Water. For those who were there, or are interested to see what's happening at the gallery, the shots from the reception are here. It is really a beautiful show. If you haven't checked it out, you should. Look here for details on the gallery's hours and location.

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This re-introductory blog will be short, but I hope to shoot the upcoming reception for the new show at the Loading Dock Gallery and post the shots in a new blog entry. The show this month features Mass College of Art Alumni John Cascio and Don Sullivan , who offer a celebration of journeys along the Eastern Seaboard.

The Keys to Katahdin
Mixing Oil and Water
June 4 -29, 2008
Opening Reception June 6th, 6-9pm

 

Also, coming in July, fiber artist Margot Stage and I will present our month-long show, Nature Reveals. It will run from July 2nd through the 27th. A reception will be held on Friday, July 11th, from 6 to 9pm, to which the public is cordially invited. You will hear much about it in the coming weeks.

 Lots more information about how you can join me and say hi at upcoming events and fairs is on my Exhibits page.