THE HARLOW NEWSLETTER // MAY 2022 |
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HELLO FROM THE HARLOW Hello Harlow members and community, I hope this note finds you and your families healthy and enjoying the beautiful, early summer weather! I am still relishing in the delight of our reception for the juried show, the sunshine, and the great tunes we all enjoyed! We have so many great art happenings coming your way in June, and I want to particularly invite you to attend the Volunteer Appreciation Party & Harlow Annual Meeting on June 14th! Happy Summer! |
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Kevin Xiques's ‘It Only Rains Sometimes’ / Jorge E Pena's 'Man and Kimono' / Joyce Ellen Weinstein's 'The Surrogate Family' |
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Congratulations to the Art2022 prize winners! What a fantastic show – a big thank you to all who participated in our 27th Annual Juried Exhibition! People’s Choice : Ellen Freed |
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Erin Seegers's ‘In Due Time’ |
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EXPLORATIONS | ERIN SEEGERS |
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The Harlow presents 'Explorations,' a solo exhibition of artwork by mixed media artist Erin Seegers! ‘Explorations’ will be on view June 10 to July 23. Join us for an opening reception + celebration on Friday, June 10, at 4:30p! |
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Bruce Bierce + his photograph, ‘Woman in Orange Blouse’ |
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Join us at The Harlow for a small exhibition of photographs by Maine artist Bruce Bierce! Bruce's photography, mostly taken on memorable trips to Mexico, will be on view Thursday, June 2, through Saturday, June 4. |
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‘View of the Salon Carré at the Louvre’ by Alexandre Jean-Baptiste Brun |
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The Harlow invites artist members to submit up to FIVE pieces of art to our upcoming member's show -- 'Everything, Everywhere!' We want to cover the gallery walls with with art from our wonderful members! There is no theme, we are simply celebrating art-making in abundance! The Summer Members Show will be on view between July 29 + September 3. This opportunity is open to current members of the Harlow / Kennebec Valley Art Association only. If you'd like to become a member, you can purchase a membership online here. |
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OPEN CREATE Join us on Thursday, June 2, at 6p for ‘Open Create!’ Come create with fellow artists! Bring your own art supplies and any project you'd like to work on; the Harlow will provide music, space, and a supportive atmosphere! All adult artists, regardless of skill level, are welcome. This group is free + open to the public. |
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TUESDAY MORNING PAINTING Our Tuesday morning painting group is accepting new members! If you're interested in joining a small group at the Harlow on Tuesday mornings to paint, please send an email to group leader Penny Markley, pmarkley@fairpoint.net. The group runs 9a to 12p. To participate, the cost is $5 per session. |
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SPINDLEWORKS ARTIST TARAH CRAM Tarah Cram is a multi-faceted artist : she's a writer, a painter, and, newly, a potter! You can often find Tarah writing stories about princesses + magical places, or making very colorful art (sometimes with glitter!). At home, Tarah has two cats that she loves. You can also find many cats in Tarah's artwork; check out Tarah's ‘Happy Cat’ t-shirt below! (You can buy one for yourself here!) |
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Artist Tarah Cram holding up a t-shirt printed with her artwork. |
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Spindleworks Offsite is a program for individuals with intellectual disabilities that reaches beyond the confines of a traditional studio and works directly in the community. At the Harlow, Spindleworks Offsite provides art programming that advocates for inclusion and fluidity between disability and non-disability settings. |
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PERFORMANCE GROUP THURSDAYS, 1P - 3p | JUNE 9 - JULY 7 Create a new collaborative performance with artist / theatre maker Dyer Rhoads this summer! We'll work on improvisation, original writing, staging, set design, art making, music, and more! Interested in participating? Contact Program Manager Mali Mrozinski : mmrozinski@iaofmaine.org. |
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HELP SPINDLEWORKS OFFSITE The Spindleworks Offsite artists are starting a garden! Spindleworks is asking for donations of gardening supplies, soil, and / or seedlings. Contact Program Manager Mali Mrozinski if you have gardening supplies to spare! : mmrozinski@iaofmaine.org. |
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Photos : L/A Rattle sculpture by Charlie Hewitt / Hallowell Does Woodstock banner |
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HELP THE HARLOW The Harlow is looking for donations of new or slightly used art supplies for an upcoming art + art supply sale fundraiser! If you have art supplies you'd like to donate, please contact our Gallery Assistant, Ellyn, at : ellyn@harlowgallery.org. |
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THANK YOU A big thank you to our season sponsor, Kennebec Savings Bank! We so appreciate your support of the local arts community + the Harlow! Your sponsorship goes a long way in creating exhibitions, community events, workshops and more for artists and art-lovers. Thank you again! |
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