TLGUTS

Turbine Arts Socials -wth Joce, thought you were stepping back?

2012-01-18T13:27:00.007-05:00

Over the past year, there has been a lot of talk in and about Lynn and its Arts and Cultural District. Behind the scenes, there are city officials, admins, and community organizers pulling together a picture of what they would like the Lynn downtown Arts and Cultural District to look like. We've heard that there are to be shops, and galleries, and artist live / work spaces (33 Central is on its

Inspiration

2012-01-06T15:37:00.006-05:00

My grandpa's old movie screen, in the studio. I went to see HUGO the other night with my movie club friends. HUGO is the film version of Brian Selznick's graphic novel, The Invention of Hugo Cabret. When the book first came out, I chose it as a book for my son's book club. I was fascinated by what the response to a graphic novel might be from a group of middle schoolers who mostly just read

Artist Socials

2011-12-15T12:09:00.003-05:00

Come out , come out, wherever you are! We're throwing you a holiday office party. Well, really, we're just having one of the coolest smoothest bands around, Harvey Mapcase (Listen to "Three on a Match") , play for you at Turbine this Friday night, to kick off our first "Artist Social". We're going to do these events every month, starting with the Holiday Social, as a way for artists,

Rest - Logging the Miles

2011-10-10T14:35:00.004-04:00

Yesterday I finished the B.A.A. Half Marathon with over 5000 other runners. It was a good course, with lots of hills and shade, and even a short bit through the Franklin Park Zoo. It was my first half marathon. I had two set goals for the race and I accomplished them both. It was a good day. I loved the moments before the race

Graffiti IS Art

2011-07-18T13:57:00.004-04:00

New Bedford's Third Eye Unlimited Festival I read in the Lynn Item today that Lynn is trying to combat the graffiti problem. Full article: http://itemlive.com/articles/2011/07/18/news/news03.txt At the bottom of the article, they actually start to show the beginnings of understanding that graffiti is an art form: Ward 5 Councilor Brendan Crighton is working on his own anti-graffiti project

Carrying on the party through ROCK*STAR Nation

2011-07-13T17:03:00.001-04:00

My Rock Star Days with Big Nurse, Many Moons Ago My friend Alicia and I go through periods when one of us will feel that all is well in the world, and our creative energy levels are through the roof. I'm sure you go through this too. Sometimes we are in that state together, and other times, we use our abundance of what we call "rock rock status" to lift the other to the same level of feeling

Quick Poem

2011-06-03T22:25:00.000-04:00

p { margin-bottom: 0.08in; } Woman If ever I was a womanI am a woman fullytorn between motherhoodand marriageand passionate pursuits and the livelihoodof my imagination.

Let your work define your audience, not the other way around.

2011-06-02T03:31:00.001-04:00

The only work really worth doing- the only work you can do convincingly- is the work that focuses on the things you care about. (Art and Fear, Bayle & Orlando, 1993, p.116) Staring at the screen tonight. Thinking of all sorts of things I would love to write about, things I care about. Yesterday I was having a conversation with a close friend and the subject of my blog audience came up. Ah, this

Building Foundations

2011-05-22T15:56:00.007-04:00

If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them.-Henry David Thoreau This past week, I spent a few days out in North Adams at Mass MOCA learning about different Creative Communities throughout New England. I learned about tools to help develop creative communities, models of creative community programs which can

FAQ

2011-05-18T12:27:00.000-04:00

My shortest blog post ever: Q: Are you going to change the name of TLGUTS? A: No. It Takes Lots of GUTS to be an artist. I know it's a tough idea to think of an organization without literal walls, but that's what we are now. No walls = No limitations or boundaries.

Running Towards a Sabbatical

2011-05-16T23:56:00.000-04:00

Taking a sabbatical was a tough decision. It took me a long while to make the decision. This past weekend I was at a fundraiser on a track in Sommerville. It was one of those red spongy tracks that only the colleges and richer communities had when I was in high school. Our track was like cement. Even if you wore spikes, you couldn't really dig in to the track and get the good push you needed to

Well I'll Be Damned

2011-05-09T21:11:00.006-04:00

Jake and his best friend grampa That's something my grandfather used to say when he was surprised. He's been on my mind a lot lately. He can't remember me anymore, which is a tough pill to swallow because he raised me. So even though he's technically my grandfather by blood, he's really my dad. He's the one who showed up for my violin recitals and art shows and track and soccer and volleyball

End of Taste, Beginning of a three week break

2011-04-29T20:49:00.002-04:00

TASTE comes down tomorrow. Between the opening reception and all of the vents we had, we had a lot of traffic for this show. I hate when shows come down. By the end of each show, I know each piece intimately and hate to see them go. The past year had been crazy hectic with the start of Arts After Hours, a continuous stream of exhibits, and life in general. The next few weeks I am taking some

NOBAS: North of Boston Art Salon @ TLGUTS

2011-04-28T20:18:00.001-04:00

Donna Dodson, Squirrel For a few years, I used to drop in one Sunday a month at Donna Dodson's Art Salon Boston. Every time I went, I left with enough good energy to last me a month and to keep me focused on my work. I first met Donna when she showed in one of our earlier exhibitions, Goddess. I was struck the quality of her work, by her professionalism, and her enthusiasm. Being an artist

TONIGHT!!! Word Art at Walnut Street Cafe!

2011-04-27T12:03:00.002-04:00

So I've been lax about my own visual work for a long time. The image above is about, oh, 15 years old. Printed in a wet darkroom. That's about how long its been since I have really put my head down and developed a body of work. I've been so focused on dividing my time between helping at LynnArts and running the gallery for the past going on eight years (minus the past six months which has been

TLGUTS, WHAT?

2011-04-22T18:53:00.000-04:00

La-di-da-di, we like to party We don't cause trouble, we don't bother nobody - Slick Rick The past six months have been crazy here. Apparently, I have been "resisting", according to the book I am reading, which will remain nameless until I finish my review. We get to points in our careers where we have to move on to the next level of challenge. I am there. The space where TLGUTS is located has

TLGUTS Featured on WGBH as a Part of Lynn's Revitalization

2011-03-29T02:02:00.007-04:00

When I was asked to do this interview, I didn't really know what to expect. We talked for quite some time, but the nature of the beast is that the interviews get cut down to sound clips that support the main point of the story. I thought I would share a few things from my interview that were left out to help people get a better picture. I'm going to start with one question that was asked

Jimmy Tingle ... more than just a comedy show

2011-03-14T22:52:00.001-04:00

My kids have been listening to me talk about the upcoming Jimmy Tingle event with their father for the past few weeks. It's been a lot of..."I hope people show up," and "I hope people know how important this is for Lynn," and "I hope..." Tonight they asked me, finally, who Jimmy Tingle is. So I let them listen to some Jimmy Tingle. They laughed. They laughed a lot. It made me happy. Then they

Support TLGUTS, Take home a photograph from Cuba!

2011-02-01T17:40:00.001-05:00

copyright 2009 Gretjen Helene Through the end of Gretjen Helen's CUBA: In Form exhibition, the gallery is offering a chance for visitors to take home one of Gretjen Helene's photographs for ten dollars. I know. Sounds crazy, right? The artist has brought a fantastic idea to the gallery... support the artist/ gallery with a ten dollar or more contribution, pick your favorite piece in the

Wanderlust: Destination Cuba

2011-01-07T14:37:00.002-05:00

p { margin-bottom: 0.08in; }a:link { } Gretjen Helene Photography There are a few things I haven't done in this life time that I would some day like to do. World travel tops that list. I haven't traveled enough. I've taken small trips and been on two excursions with nothing more than a sense of which direction I wanted to go. Those excursions were two of my favorite weeks ever. Some

Poetry Story and Song, December 16th @ TLGUTS

2010-11-26T15:21:00.002-05:00

There are a lot of hidden jewels here in Lynn, two of them being artists Elizabeth McKim and Don White. If you've been around here long enough, you know who they are; if you're new, keep reading. If you're not new, keep reading. Elizabeth is a poet extraordinaire. She has published multiple books of poetry, including, The Red Thread, which we carry here in Subterranean. Reading her poetry is an

October-November weekly events@tlguts

2010-10-26T19:55:00.001-04:00

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Dance With Me

2010-10-18T03:29:00.003-04:00

I've got a passion for what I'm doing and I feel privileged all the time. -Nitin Sawhney I have to admit, I had no idea who Nitin Sawhney was when I found that quote. I often use quotes to get my fingers moving across the keys. I'll have a surge of energy that swells up and makes me need to write. Sometimes I know exactly what I'm going to write when I sit down, and other times I browse

The Shoe Project

2010-10-14T00:13:00.006-04:00

A couple of years ago I walked over to the Lynn Museum's yard sale. I love yard sales but rarely get to go because I work on Saturdays here at the gallery. I was super excited to be able to take a lunch break, walk out of the back of the building, and hit the Museum's yard sale in it's beautiful courtyard. I was more excited when I found a laundry basket full of old shoe molds for not a lot of

Belle Absente: weekly writing salons

2010-10-07T22:20:00.000-04:00

Corey Corcoran, Allergies Introducing the first event collaboration between The Little Gallery Under the Stairs and Subterranean: Belle Absente. On Wednesday evenings we will be hosting miniature writing retreats. In the spirit of Oulipo's laboratory of potential literature and the Romanticist, Surrealist and Tel Quel salons that preceded it, we invite you to vigorous conversation and writing

Subterranean

2010-09-22T00:18:00.001-04:00

I'm sitting in the gallery with Chris Barber, my new roommate. He's launching his used bookshop here at TLGUTS this Saturday, September 25th, at noon. I can't speak highly enough about him. He's brought a jolt of energy into the space and brought me back to my original vision of the gallery not just being a space where people come to show, see, and buy art work, but a place where people come

Wired to Never, Ever Come Down

2010-08-10T03:57:00.006-04:00

clicky.init(239628); "It is the function of art to renew our perception." -Anais Nin Ah. I sit down so often and start new blogs, then just get frustrated and wonder if they will amount to anything. So I'm deciding not to do that this time. Blogging is tough for me. There are so many parts of my life that are intricately entwined, that I often think I have to edit certain things out that are

Arts After Hours

2010-08-07T18:55:00.005-04:00

On August 12th, I'm throwing a backyard bash with Corey Jackson and Seth Albaum right behind the gallery in the Lynn Museum park. That's this Thursday, so mark it down. Daniel Arcand For the past few years, LynnArts, the Chamber of Commerce, the Lynn Item and others put together programming called "Third Thursdays" in downtown Lynn. I loved Third Thursdays, but they weren't really about art.

Building the Arts: No Red Pens!

2010-06-19T18:45:00.003-04:00

Over the past fifteen years, I have been actively studying and participating in the arts administration field as an independent artist, curator, gallery owner and activist. I do this work and research first and foremost because it is something that I am passionate about. To me, the arts portray those elements of our nature that make us human. Education is my second passion. The MEd in Arts and

LAVA

2010-05-09T23:06:00.003-04:00

This week, The Little Gallery under the Stairs will be hosting it's second Lynn LAVA meeting. LAVA, or Lynn Artists' Voices Alliance, is a group starting to join together the creative voices of Lynn. Lynn has a central organization that works to join the Lynn creative community, LynnArts Inc., which works to promote culture and the creative economy in Lynn. LAVA is a group meant to bring together

The Arts Come Alive

2010-03-23T01:44:00.006-04:00

Downtown Lynn has been the gallery's home for the past four years. In those four years, I have been asked a million times, "Why Lynn? Why not Rockport, or Boston, or any other place?" My answer is that every community not only deserves, but needs, a thriving arts community. When I got here, LynnArts and RAW had already opened the floodgates for the rest of us. They moved in when others wouldn't.

The Big Picture: Double Feature Movie Screening

2010-02-17T23:51:00.001-05:00

The Little Art Gallery Under the Stairs (TLGUTS) in Lynn, MA, will host a double feature movie screening on Saturday, February 27th, 2010, from 2-5pm. Films included in this screening event are “FEMLink, Fragility”, and “Who Does She Think She Is?”. This screening is part of three months of arts programming focusing on women and mothers in the arts. Fragility”, is the first in a series of films

TLGUTS Receives Grant for Mothers Who Create

2010-01-09T00:55:00.005-05:00

I would like to publicly thank the Massachusetts Local Cultural Council for awarding The Little Gallery under the Stairs a grant in support of the VOICES: Mothers Who Create exhibition.The receipt of this grant means a lot to us not only financially, but also for the public recognition of the hard work we do here at TLGUTS and the importance of acknowledging women and mothers who are artists.As

The Little Gallery... is getting bigger!

2009-12-26T12:48:00.008-05:00

Over the past few years, I have been working with Arts Extensions Services through the University of Massachusetts Amherst toward a certificate in Arts Management. I am very happy to say that I have finished the core certification program in Arts Management this month. Over the past few years, I have studied Strategic Planning with Craig Dreeszen, Marketing and Arts Programming with Maren Brown,

VOICES

2009-11-30T01:22:00.003-05:00

It's been a while since I've updated the blog or the website. The last exhibition, Ellen Shattuck Pierce's FLOOR PLAY drew a great number of people to the gallery and was well received by visitors. At the end of her exhibition, I was going to show some of my own work, but our family was hit with H1N1, and let's just say life got in the way. Instead of dwelling, I'm moving on to the next

Donna Dodson's Newest Exhibit...and announcing The Elephant Tribe jewelry collection!

2009-11-10T23:00:00.003-05:00

Donna Dodson: Elephant Tribe at Boston Sculptors GalleryNovember 11-December 20, 2009Opening reception: Saturday November 14th, 3-5pmSOWA First Friday Reception: December 4th, 5-8pmGallery hours: Wednesday-Sunday, 12pm-6pmBoston Sculptors Gallery • 486 Harrison Ave. • Boston, MA 02118 • 617-482-7781 • bostonsculptors.comAnnouncing: The Elephant Tribe jewelery collectionSaturday November 14th thru

September newsletter is now online

2009-09-11T12:44:00.000-04:00

Newsletter

Ellen Shattuck Pierce, opening reception Saturday, September 12, 2-5pm

2009-09-11T12:13:00.004-04:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Jocelyn Almy – Testa, Director The Little Art Gallery Under the Stairs jocelynalmy@tlguts.com 781-715-1445 RE: OPENING RECEPTION ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2009, FROM 2-5 PM AT THE LITTLE GALLERY UNDER THE STAIRS, LYNN.FLOOR PLAY: WORKS BY ELLEN SHATTUCK PIERCE (Lynn, MA – AUGUST 21, 2009 ) - - FLOOR PLAY– an exhibit showcasing relief prints and an installation of

Claudia Waters' current exhibit at the Attleboro Arts Museum Congratulations Claudia!

2009-09-01T10:18:00.002-04:00

“8 Visions” Exhibition: August 12 – September 12, 2009Opening reception: Friday, August 14; 7 – 9 pmJurors Hope Turner, Founder/Owner of the Arden Gallery, Boston, MA and Leonie Bradbury, Director/Curator, Montserrat College of Art Galleries, Beverly, MA have chosen eight powerful and diverse member artists for this annual group show. 2009 "8 Visions" ArtistsClare Asch - Marlboro, MALaura Harvey

Questioning and Answering

2009-08-14T10:21:00.014-04:00

Over the past week, I have been taking some time for myself, time to decompress from the past year's serge of activity at the gallery and in life in general. One of the things I have been reflecting on is how to keep growing the gallery while maintaining a balance in my life, which is quite ironic after the exhibit held in the beginning of the year. One of the things I had to face was my

Extended Hours at TLGUTS

2009-08-07T23:35:00.002-04:00

This summer, I have met many new and fantastic people who have come to the gallery to see IMPORTANT THINGS, and to see what the buzz is down here. I am going to open the gallery for the week of August 18th -22nd for those who want to see the show and need to come during the week, but feel a little shy about calling and making an appointment to see the gallery.The operating hours will be:Tues Aug

Recently Published in Art Throb

2009-08-06T13:48:00.003-04:00

I recently had the privilege of meeting Andrew Carr, a young painter from Salem. Here is a link to the published article I wrote about the studio visit... more to come on this.http://www.nsartthrob.com/2009/08/06/studio-visit-with-salem-artist-andrew-carr/#more-3368

Reminder: Gallery Talk

2009-08-05T11:38:00.007-04:00

A reminder that this Saturday, August 8th, I will be hosting a gallery talk from 1-2:30 regarding the Important Things exhibit, as well as making the most of a juried exhibit, and how the juried exhibit process works from the gallery's perspective.Don't worry, I won't be talking for the whole 1.5 hours. There will be plenty of time for networking, Q&A, and to view the work. The gallery is open

TLGUTS featured in artist's blog

2009-08-02T23:30:00.004-04:00

When you work without expectation, for the sake of the work itself, it is wonderful to be recognized for your efforts. Please read Claire Burke's recent blog post about TLGUTS. Claire's work was featured in the Balance, Mother's Who Create Exhibit, as well as the current exhibit, IMPORTANT THINGS. Her next exhibit, We are Made of Dreams and Bones, is a solo-show at LynnArts Inc. in the Willow

News from our sister gallery, Experimental Art in Salem

2009-07-26T10:00:00.000-04:00

Alter-A-TionsJuly 3-August 2, 2009Opening Reception: July 11, 4-7 p.m.SEE ScapesAugust 7-30, 2009Opening Reception: August 8, 4-7 p.m.Tyson SchroederThe Abandoned WellOctober 9-November 1, 2009Opening Reception: October 10, 4-7 p.m.Also, check out their latest interviews:http://www.examiner.com/x-7238-Boston-Artisans-Examiner~y2009m7d9-AlterATions-at-the-Experimental-Art-Gallery-in-Salem-MAhttp:/

Mothers' Salon this Saturday

2009-07-21T00:03:00.004-04:00

This upcoming Saturday the second mother's art salon will be held from 10am - 12pm. Our topic of discussion will be maintaing your professional identity as an artist while mothering. The salon will be modeled after Donna Dodson's Boston Art Salon. We will start with brief introductions, followed by discussion, then share upcoming events to wrap up the salon. Please feel free to bring invitations,

Caleb Cole, Current Exhibiting Artist @ TLGUTS Artadia FInalist

2009-07-15T12:08:00.004-04:00

Caleb Cole, IMPORTANT THINGS "Best of Show" recipient, and our site's home page featured artist, has been named a finalist for the Artadia Boston 2009 awards. For a full press release and more information about Caleb Cole, see Artadia's website and Caleb's online portfolio. Congratulations Caleb!Excerpt from the Artadia Press Release:SHORT-LIST OF 15 FINALISTS ANNOUNCED FOR ARTADIA AWARDS 2009

Itty-Bitty Gift Shop

2009-07-01T22:26:00.001-04:00

TLGUTS now includes a gift shop featuring hand-made items and art work priced under $100. This shop gives artists and artisans a place to sell their lesser priced, high quality works and prints. It also helps fill a niche* in the downtown Lynn community by offering a quality, affordable retail option to our neighbors and audience. Each month we will feature an artist/artisan's work here.

Unju Sim Featured in "Making the Art Seen"

2009-06-29T23:56:00.004-04:00

Unju Sim, one of the artists who exhibited in the Balance: Mothers Who Create exhibit, and honorable mention awardee, is featured in Sand T's newest project, "Making the Art Seen". Unju is an extraordinary artist and is well deserving of this latest recognition. To read her interview and see some of her newest works, visit Sand's new online gallery publication. Congratulations Unju! copyright

Saturday Opening Reception at TLGUTS 2-5pm, drum circle to follow

2009-06-26T02:53:00.003-04:00

You are cordially invited to the opening reception forImportant ThingsSaturday, June 27th, 2-5pmdrum circle to follow© 2009 Caleb Cole, Please ArtistsArtists: Sara Ashodian, Claire Burke, Jane Coder, Caleb Cole*, Linda Kelly, Sarah Kinne, Becky Kisabeth Gibbs**, Gayle C. Heney, Jessica Lazarus, Jeannine Hunter Lazzaro, Ricardo Maldonado, Elise Mankes, Janet Parker, Ruth T. Segaloff, and Sand T**.

BIG New from TLGUTS

2009-06-23T01:37:00.003-04:00

BIG News from TLGUTSHello! We have a lot going on over here at the gallery and wanted to let you know about the recent changes. Current ExhibitImportant Things, our current exhibit, runs now through August 22. The opening reception is this coming Saturday, from 2-5pm, with a drum circle at 5pm. If you can't make the opening, stop by during our regularly scheduled hours, or call us to make an

itty-bitty shop at TLGUTS open now!

2009-06-21T10:02:00.004-04:00

THe Little Gallery under the Stairs announces the opening of it's "itty-bitty" shop. The shop, set in the gallery's alcove space, offers handmade objects, prints, and original works for under $100.00. Each month, we will feature a different artist on our website. July's artist is Jeff Fioravanti. Jeff, a Lynn based artist, has won numerous awards and has been included in many major art

Donna Dodson Exhibiting at Gallery Ehva

2009-06-21T09:54:00.002-04:00

Donna Dodson, artist extraordinaire and founder of Art Salon Boston is exhibiting at gallery Ehva in Provincetown. She previously exhibited at TLGUTS in the "Goddess" exhibit. If you're in the area, or want to make a trip to Provincetown, this exhibit is worth seeing. Event: Donna Dodson, Andy Moerlein, Fawn Potash, Rob Westerberg "Contemporary Art Exhibition, July 3-15"What: OpeningHost:

Must Read for Artists

2009-06-19T10:26:00.002-04:00

FROM THE ILLUSTRATORS' PARTNERSHIPOrphan Works: Back Again6.17.09In Orphan Works Land, no news has been good news, but that's about to change:http://www.ip-watch.org/weblog/2009/06/11/copyright-holders-acknowledge-losing-battle-for-public-consciousness-at-world-copyright-summit/ US Copyright Register Marybeth Peters told Intellectual Property Watch that orphan works legislation is expected

Happy Fishing

2009-06-14T22:28:00.010-04:00

I was just thinking about something. It has completely escaped me now. It was pretty important. Something I should do. A good idea. Something that was going to make something else better. Good ideas are sometimes fleeting. Ever happen to you?It happens to me all the time. These fleeting ideas that are on the tip of my tongue make my tongue so heavy at times it's hard to speak at all. This is why

Another Mother's Work Exhibit Good Luck Ladies!

2009-06-14T22:09:00.002-04:00

http://www.airgallery.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=main.page&pagename=mothermother&pageid=148A show for recent mothers to apply to, I thought you'd be interested.Ellen Wetmore passed this along. Thank you Ellen!A.I.R. GalleryOpen Call for Artwork in All MediaPertaining to Parenting and/or Childbirth for Fall 2009 Exhibit at A.I.R. Gallery“Mother/mother-", curated by Jennifer WroblewskiDEADLINE: JULY

Classes @ TLGUTS

2009-05-30T16:12:00.005-04:00

Michiko Imai, Master Japanese Calligrapher, is starting a new session of classes at TLGUTS!Sessions are held on Mondays from 1-3 regularly, but Michiko is open to discussing varied schedules with potential students.To study with Michiko is truly an honor. Her website highlights the numerous honors and awards she has received as well as the rarity of the skill level she has attained within her

Becky Gibbs Upcoming Exhibits

2009-05-27T22:36:00.002-04:00

(Becky Gibbs exhibited at TLGUTS in the Balance: Mothers Who Create Exhibit.)HI,My work can currently been seen in two local shows: Northeast Prize Show 2009Cambridge Art AssociationMay 14-June 25, 2009Juror: William Stover, Curator of Contemporary Art, MFA, BostonReception: Friday, May 29, 2009 6-8pm @both galleries. Awards 7pm @University Place Kathryn Schultz Gallery25 Lowell

Drop off for Important Things

2009-05-24T18:28:00.003-04:00

This upcoming weekend, Saturday, September 30th, from 11am-6pm I will be accepting work for the upcoming "Important Things" exhibit. Seems the 6th is a big day for a lot of people, so I am adding an extra drop off date. On June 6th, Salem will be hosting it's art festival, and LynnArts is hosting it's annual RED HOT event. Please feel free to come by a week early to drop off your work if it is

Sand T Hosts Open Studio

2009-05-20T23:03:00.000-04:00

Local Artist Opens Studio to the PublicMay 23 + 24, 2009, Saturday + SundayFrom Noon to 6pmThis Open Studio weekend offers art lovers a unique opportunity to visit Sand T's home studio. Sand will open her studio to the public from noon until 6pm and will feature mixed media paintings and works on paper. This is a great time to meet and talk to the artist one-on-one about her art making process.

Important Things

2009-05-19T23:31:00.005-04:00

So, in the last entry I wrote that the next show would be called "home", however, upon further reflection of the point I was trying to make with the exhibit, "home" wasn't quite what I was looking for. I was looking for some way to highlight our ability through the toughest of times to lift ourselves up, uplifting, move forward, and highlight experiences we share, as per the mission of the

Home

2009-04-30T22:01:00.005-04:00

As artists we rely on our muscle memory to improve our skills, and sensual memories for subject matter. Sights, sounds, smells, emotions, feelings... all of our memories come into play when we work. A color of a memory of a sunset from a childhood camping trip shows up in a flower in an oil painting, the coldness of a kitchen floor reminds us of the old soap stone sink in our grandmother's

Michiko Imai: silent movement, listen to the calligraphy Extended

2009-04-28T01:00:00.002-04:00

Our current exhibit, Michiko Imai's, silent movement, listen to the calligraphy, will be extended through May 16th. Michiko will be in the gallery on Tuesdays, May 5th and May 12th, from 1pm-5pm to speak to visitors in addition to regular Thursday night and Saturday hours. Amongst other upcoming events at the gallery, our next exhibit, HOME, runs from June 16th - August 21st. I will be posting

Opening Reception for Michiko Imai

2009-04-05T22:54:00.016-04:00

Michiko's opening went well. We had a good sized crowd; at times, the gallery was near capacity. Here are some photos taken during some quiet flows. Visitors arrived, had a glass of wine, enjoyed great conversations, learned about Michiko's work and process, and bought work. It was a successful opening in many regards. There are still quite a few pieces up for sale at various price

Art Salon Boston, March 28th & 29th - Jocelyn is showing her stuff!

2009-03-25T23:36:00.006-04:00

This Saturday, TLGUTS is Closed!This weekend I am going to be showing a couple of pieces at the Art Salon Boston Open Studio in Jamaica Plain. To be honest, I haven't been working on my own work in quite some time. The gallery is my creative work on many levels. However, I opted to enter into this event for the following reasons:a.) To give myself a deadline to pull my studio together and

New Exhibit: Michiko Imai, silent movement, listen to the calligraphy

2009-03-25T00:24:00.005-04:00

Our next exhibit, "silent movement, listen to the calligraphy", Japanese calligraphy by Michiko Imai, begins April 4th. This exhibit is a unique opportunity for you to see and own the work of a Master Japanese calligrapher, right here on the North Shore. Michiko will be at the opening reception to speak to visitors and talk about her work and process, and I hope you take the opportunity to meet

Gallery Talk for Balance

2009-03-24T23:56:00.002-04:00

While preparing for the gallery talk for the Balance Mother's Who Create exhibit, I decided to bake cookies. I decided to bake cookies because someone once said, "...I could have stayed home and baked cookies..." So, I decided to bake cookies while preparing for the gallery talk, just to be a brat, really. While mixing ingredients, I envisioned the exhibit in my head, and reviewed each piece of

2009-03-14T01:43:00.006-04:00

Upcoming exhibits for artists who have previously exhibited at TLGUTS:Sand T: Bromfield Gallery: Stimulus Package -thru March 28Brush Gallery: MASSACHUSETTS ARTIST 2009 - March 22 - June 14Student Union Gallery, UMass Lowell: New Work - March 23 - April 3BCEC, Boston, HOME IS WHERE THE ART IS- The Kent Street Project - Thru March 30 Over 100 oringinal works of art cretaed by 65 local

Snow Day

2009-03-02T17:45:00.006-05:00

I am in-between. I love snowed-in days, mid winter, with hot chocolate and children helping to shovel for the first time, but I am ready for spring. I'm ready for the mud to dry up and for walks outside to be less notable on my kitchen floor. I am ready for the crocuses and strawberries and daisies. I am ready for warmer air and screen doors and one less layer of blankets on my bed. I am ready

Opening Reception Photos - Balance

2009-03-02T00:11:00.021-05:00

WORDS TO BE

2009-02-27T22:54:00.002-05:00

Passionate, creative, flexible, resilient, purposeful, disciplined, organized, brave hearted, aware, optimistic, innovative, confident, enthusiastic, spirited, decisive, visionary, true, tenacious, dedicated, free, stubborn, healthy.

Web Presence

2009-02-21T21:05:00.006-05:00

Today was a good day at the gallery. It was slower and manageable and I was able to talk to the visitors one on one. Each person commented on how "terrific" the work is. The LynnArts staff also brought people down to see the show during the week, so a big thank you to them! I am going to post the photos from the reception soon. I got the fluish thing that's going around and ended up heading home

Donna Dodson's Career Profile on Career Apple Inc.

2009-02-17T20:52:00.003-05:00

Donna writes:"I was recently interviewed for a career profile on Career Apple Inc. To read about my beginnings as an artist, my inspirations as a sculptor as well as why I love this job, what a typical day is like, what the challenges are and what the upside is to my career click here. I also discuss my education, how I got started and what traits it helps to have as an artist."Donna

Opening Reception for Balance: Mothers Who Create, Huge Turnout, Thank You

2009-02-17T00:29:00.007-05:00

I was blown away by how many people attended Saturday's reception. There was barely enough room to move! The response was incredible, with many, many comments on the fantastic work and warm atmosphere of the gallery. Thank you to all of the artists. Without you, this would not have happened. You are a remarkable group of people! Thank you to artists Trinidad Martinez , Carol Calabro, and Luba

Who Does She Think She Is? Comes to Salem

2009-02-11T03:17:00.003-05:00

Showtimes for Who Does She Think She Is? at the Cinema Salem:dates: 2/13 -2/19Friday: 415 600 745 935Saturday: 1215 215 415 600 745 935Sunday-Thursday:1215 215 415 600 745The screening room seats 18, so larger groups should buy tickets in advance on the website:www.cinemasalem.com or at the boxoffice.If you do attend the Salem screenings, please leave a comment and let us know!

Erin Long to appear on NPR Today

2009-02-11T02:26:00.005-05:00

Erin Long, an exhibiting artist in the current exhibit Balance: Mothers Who Create will be sharing her story of her daughter Birdie on NPR today. Long has three photographs in the exhibit, portraying her self, her husband Matt, and their daughter, Birdie. Erin's photographs speak about the utter anguish of loss and also love. Her powerful photographs serve as a means to break down the walls of

Update: Balance: Mothers Who Create

2009-02-09T12:45:00.009-05:00

There has been a fantastic outpouring of support for this exhibit. I have received emails from people who are excited about the concept of the exhibit, volunteers who want to help, and those who didn't make the deadline but would like to participate in "the next" mothers' exhibit. Those who have seen it, love it. I'm sure that because, so far, the viewers have all been friends of the gallery,

Mock interview

2009-02-07T19:57:00.012-05:00

Mock interview with myself including questions people have asked me:So how long have you been here?I have been here three years this June. How come I'm just hearing about you now?Well, frankly, because I've chosen to slowly grow the gallery.When I first signed the lease, I was facing significant life changing circumstances that demanded my attention. Had I reached out and begun to grow the

Saturday Hours - We are OPEN!

2009-01-23T11:39:00.005-05:00

Yesterday LynnArts sent out an announcement saying that their galleries were closing on Saturdays. I want to assure everyone that we will still be open here at TLGUTS. Their decision allows for Jenn, the current LynnArts Saturday staff person, to be in the office an extra day during the work week when she needs to be available to the rest of the 9-5 population. For those who have navigated here

Closing Reception for Sand T

2009-01-20T00:21:00.017-05:00

(Images at the top are from the opening reception)On Saturday we held a closing reception for Sand T's exhibit UP-CLOSE-AND-PERSONAL. I have grown accustomed to having her work in the gallery and am sad to see it go. Sand T's work drew great interest from the community, bringing many new visitors. Many were already familiar with her work, others were seeing her work, and the gallery, for the

Who Does She Think She Is?

2009-01-18T23:44:00.007-05:00

Today Trinidad and I went to the MFA to see the documentary Who Does She Think She Is, by Pamela T. Boll. We drove through snow and slush, intent on seeing this film. We arrived with seconds to spare before the start of the film, picked up our tickets at the front desk and walked over to the theater. The first person I spotted was Camille Musser, one of the artists featured in the film. She was

Where Does the Name Come From?

2009-01-11T01:25:00.008-05:00

When I tell people about the gallery, and ultimately the name of the gallery, I usually get a little chuckle in return. I've been told the name is "cute" and that it sounds like something from Harry Potter. I wonder sometimes if the "cuteness" of the name makes people think twice about the seriousness of the gallery's intention, so I would like to address the issue.Before the gallery became

Mothers who create

2009-01-05T20:37:00.006-05:00

Today I received many inquiries and requests to consider including artists from across the country and abroad for this exhibit. In the spirit of inclusiveness, I am offering this information to include artists from all over:The Little Gallery under the Stairs, is just that, a little gallery, which means we also have a little budget. I cannot offer to pay for shipment of work at this time, which

Call for Work: Mothers Who Create

2009-01-04T02:15:00.006-05:00

Our current call for work, Balance: Mothers Who Create, is something I have been wanting to do for a while. The gallery's first exhibit, Pregnant Dreams, drew an interesting spectrum of interpretation and artists. I keep going back to wanting to explore motherhood and the arts, not simply as subject matter within artistic works, but as a documentation of the various insights of mothers in regards

New Phone Number 781.715.1445

2008-12-28T19:10:00.003-05:00

During the last open house, a gentleman called to double check that we would be open before heading out. He called the gallery and no one answered. No one answered because I had, on this important day, forgotten my cell phone at home. Besides the frustration of acknowledging my own bad business practice of forgetting the phone, normally this wouldn't have been a problem because my husband would

Master Japanese Calligrapher Michiko Imai Holds Classes at TLGUTS

2008-12-26T22:42:00.010-05:00

Michiko Imai, Master Japanese Calligrapher, will be holding classes for both adults and children at TLGUTS. To study with Michiko is truly an honor. Her website highlights the numerous honors and awards she has received as well as the rarity of the skill level she has attained within her field. The adult calligraphy studio will be held for four Tuesdays beginning on January 13, from 1pm - 3pm.

Closing Reception for SAND T, Saturday Jan 17th, 2-4 pm

2008-12-20T15:37:00.014-05:00

On Saturday, January 17th, 2009, TLGUTS will host a closing reception for UP-CLOSE-AND-PERSONAL, an exhibit of 50 plus works created by Sand T.Sand T is well known for her unique style of collage using sketches, photographs, found imagery, multilingual printed text, graphite drawings and various other materials encased in epoxy.The epoxy is used to encase the work as well as to magnify pieces of