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Ron Delli Colli is April’s Artist of the Month.

Common — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 17:43:03 +0000

Mayor William M. Manzi has named Ron Della Colli as April’s Artist of the Month. Delli Colli graduated from the Art Institute of Boston in 1966 and spent 30 years as a professional illustrator before retiring to his home studio. Many of the pieces on display in the Mayor’s Office are part an exhibit he calls “Searles 2002-2007.” The paintings focus on the architectural legacy of Edward Searles who is responsible for many of the castle-like structures seen around the Methuen area. This same exhibit was on display at the Tenney Gatehouse a few years ago. The paintings are very detailed and true to form.

Mayor Manzi stated, “Ron is one of the many talented artists living and working in our community. It is an honor to display his artwork. I am impressed by his vivid depiction of the Searles landmarks that we in Methuen know so well. I encourage people to come to my office and view Ron’s paintings.”

The Methuen Artist of the Month Program was created by Mayor Manzi four years ago in order to give members of the Methuen Arts Community a forum to display their work and to encourage participation in Methuen’s growing and vibrant creative economy. Methuen artists interested in being considered as Artist of the Month should contact the Mayor’s Office.

Methuen students in Scholastic Art Awards Globe Show

Common — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:06:38 +0000

From the Eagle Tribune, February 09, 2010
Methuen High students pull strong showing in art contest
By J.J. Huggins

METHUEN — Sixteen-year-old Kasey Walko carved a dreamy scene with a sun setting over mountains into a piece of balsa foam to win top honors in the Scholastic Art Awards Globe Show.

The Methuen High School junior’s work, along with photographs shot by 17-year-old senior Brian Dunne, another top-finisher, will now be heading to New York to be judged nationally. Dunne’s work includes portraits of friends.

The Globe Show is an annual competition where art teachers nominate their strongest students to compete against other teens from across the state, Methuen High officials said.

Walko and Dunne won Gold Key awards. Fellow students Elizabeth Hajjar and Xavier Garcia won Silver Key awards. Hajjar won the award for digital art by using the computer program Photoshop to replicate images of herself and one friend in her backyard on one background.

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The students’ work will be on display in the Boston State Transportation Building until March 19. There will be an award ceremony Feb. 14 at the John Hancock Hall in Boston.

Scholastic Art and Writing Awards homepage

related:
from the Boston Globe: The Scholastic Art Awards, Feb 8, 2010

METHUEN
Methuen High School – Brian Dunne (HM), Alexis Ewer (HM), Maria Foglia (HM), Derek Kunze (HM), Ronald Louis-Charles (SK), Anna Mueller (HM), Lauren Rogers (SK), Valerie Zuniga (HM)

December’s Artist Of The Month: Carolyn V. Mcdougall

Common — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:47:08 +0000

Mayor Manzi Names Carolyn V. Mcdougall As December’s Artist Of The Month

Methuen Artist’s Work on Display in the Mayor’s Office

Mayor William M. Manzi has named Carolyn V. McDougall as December’s Artist of the Month. Until Hurricane Katrina hit, Carolyn lived in Gulfport Mississippi for forty years with her family and taught art for thirty years. She now resides in Methuen. She is a 1962 graduate of the Massachusetts College of Art in Boston. While teaching art in Gulfport she was selected as Teacher of the Year and Most Popular Teacher of the Gulf Coast. She also had two yearbooks dedicated to her.

Carolyn focuses her art on watercolor painting and photography. She enjoys painting places she has visited such as Italy, England, France, Scotland, Saudi Arabia and St. Martens Island. She has two children, six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Her ninety-three year old mother lives in Methuen’s Burnham Road Apartments where she is also a resident. Carolyn states, “I hope people will enjoy looking at my paintings as much as I enjoyed painting them.”

Mayor Manzi stated, “Carolyn is one of the many talented artists living in our community. It is an honor to display her artwork. I encourage people to come to my office and view her paintings.”

The Methuen Artist of the Month Program was created by Mayor Manzi three and a half years ago in order to give members of the Methuen Arts Community a forum to display their work and to encourage participation in Methuen’s growing creative economy. Methuen artists interested in being considered as Artist of the Month should contact the Mayor’s Office.

Methuen’s Leonard Joiner solo show in Rockport 11/8 – 11/20

Common — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:13:05 +0000

The Rockport Art Association will host a solo show of award-winning fine artist Leonard G Joiner. Lifelong artist, Joiner is known for his intricate and accurate drawings of the natural settings of New England. Leonard lives with his wife and daughter on a working farm on Hampshire Rd in Methuen.

Joiner: “My medium is graphite, which is great because I can work on it just about anywhere. Always keeping my eyes open for New England farm and country scenes. Not always focusing on the big picture but hunting for that close-up or unique angle. I have a keen interest in form, texture and the seasonal light.”

Leonard Joiner website

Free reception will be Sunday, November 8, from 2 to 4 p.m.
the show will run November 8th to November 20th.
Admission is free

Rockport Art Association
12 Main St
Rockport, MA
www.rockportartassn.org