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Monday, August 10, 2020AAN hosts 71st Artist/Patron Exhibition in the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery
Artists Association of Nantucket Press Release Date: August 7, 2020 Contact: Peter J. Greenhalgh, AAN Gallery Manager 508 228 0294 peter@nantucketarts.orgAAN hosts 71st Artist/Patron Exhibition in the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) will host their annual Artist/Patron Exhibition, beginning on Friday, August 14. The exhibition will be on display through Saturday August 29 in the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington Street. “The first
Monday, August 10, 2020AAN Completes Major Art Acquisition Project With Dual Exhibitions
Press Release -- Artists Association of Nantucket Date: August 5, 2020 Contact: Robert Frazier, AAN Artistic Director 508 680-6784 bobby@nantucketarts.orgAAN Completes Major Art Acquisition Project With Dual Exhibitions The Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) announces the completion of a major acquisition project of Nantucket Art Colony works. Over 100 priceless artworks were donated to AAN in celebration of the association’s 75 th anniversary. Many of these original works can be seen in the
Friday, July 24, 2020AAN Hosts First Gallery Exhibition Summer Small Works Opening Friday, July 24
Artists Association of Nantucket Press Release Date: July 23, 2020 Contact: Peter J. Greenhalgh, AAN Gallery Manager508 228 0294 peter@nantucketarts.orgAAN Hosts First Gallery Exhibition Summer Small Works Opening Friday, July 24 Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) will be hosting a three-week Summer Small Works Exhibition, opening on Friday, July 24 at 10 AM. The exhibition will be on display on the first floor of the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington Street. “The summer small
Monday, June 01, 2020NANTUCKET CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES 2020 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
NANTUCKET CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES 2020 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS Nantucket, Mass May 2020 — Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Kristie Ferrantella has announced the two winners of its annual scholarship program. Winners Victoria Dixon and Mia Lydon will each receive a scholarship award of $1,000.VICTORIA DIXON Dixon is a 2020 graduate of Nantucket High School and will attend Northeastern University in autumn 2020, starting with its Explore Program. She was member of the National Honor
Tuesday, May 26, 2020Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts ONLINE Art Show
Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts ONLINE Art Show As the island continues to navigate during these changing times, The Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is delighted to announce it is holding its first in a series of Online Art Shows. Featuring over forty works by our local artist members, this show is an extension of our first-ever Drive Thru Art Fair 2020; the works may be found on our AAN website www.nantucketarts.org under art for sale. “We’ve been hard at work-behind-the-scenes to find
Thursday, May 07, 2020The Nantucket Fund for Emergency Relief Announces Matching Gift Challenge
The Nantucket Fund for Emergency Relief Announces Matching Gift ChallengeIn March the Community Foundation for Nantucket established the Nantucket Fund for Emergency Relief – a COVID-19 relief fund. Almost immediately, ReMain Nantucket pledged to match up to $250,000 in donations to help kickstart the fund. In three short weeks we met the incredibly generous ReMain Nantucket match of $250,000. We have now seen the magnitude of assistance required to address the ever-growing community need, and we have set
Tuesday, May 05, 2020Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts No-Contact Drive Thru Art Fair 2020, Monday May 18, in Visual Arts Center Parking Lot
Artists Association of Nantucket Press Release Date: May 1, 2020 Contact: Peter J. Greenhalgh, Gallery Manager peter@nantucketarts.org Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts No-Contact Drive Thru Art Fair 2020, Monday May 18, in Visual Arts Center Parking Lot During this unprecedented time, The Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is working on developing creative ways for our community to enjoy the gift of art by hosting its first-ever Drive Thru Art Fair 2020. To be held on Monday May 18 at
Friday, April 03, 2020Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts 21 st Annual Spring Sweep Auction in NEW ONLINE Format
Artists Association of Nantucket Press Release Date: April 2, 2020 Contact: Peter J. Greenhalgh, Gallery Manager peter@nantucketarts.org Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts 21st Annual Spring Sweep Auction in NEW ONLINE Format www.32auctions.com/SpringSweep2020 During this unprecedented time, The Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is reaching out to all members of our community & beyond to help “add a little color to your lives” by hosting a Shelter-in-Place Spring Sweep Instagram Preview
Tuesday, January 21, 2020Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts first 2020 Exhibition at the Visual Arts Center (VAC): Red-Hot Valentine’s Small Works Exhibition
Artists Association of Nantucket Press Release Date: January 21, 2020 Contact: Peter J. Greenhalgh, AAN Gallery Manager 508 228 0722 peter@nantucketarts.org Artists Association of NantucketHosts first 2020 Exhibition at the Visual Arts Center (VAC):Red-Hot Valentine’s Small Works Exhibition Although we’re in the throes of the off-season—the harbor holds only a few boats, the beaches are wind-swept and empty, and the wisps of smoke from cozy fireplaces abound, the Artists Association
Wednesday, January 15, 2020AAN announces annual Plein Air Festival Nantucket 2020 to kick off the association’s 75 th Anniversary year celebration.
Artists Association of Nantucket Press Release Date: January 14, 2020 Contact: Liz Hunt O'Brien, 508 228 0722 liz@nantucketarts.org AAN announces annual Plein Air Festival Nantucket 2020 to kick off the association’s 75 th Anniversary year celebration.Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to announce the expanded 75 th anniversary- year celebration of the association’s annual Plein Air Nantucket festival. This year’s festival will serve as a kick-off event for the 75 th anniversary and
Tuesday, November 19, 2019Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts Holiday Small Works Exhibition Exceptional Art at Exceptional Prices
Artists Association of Nantucket Press Release Date: November 15, 2019 Contact: Peter J. Greenhalgh, AAN Gallery Manager 508 228 0924 peter@nantucketarts.org Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts Holiday Small Works Exhibition Exceptional art at exceptional prices. Frothy eggnog, steaming mulled cider, softly falling snow, cozy fires; holly, winterberries, sleigh bells, quiet streets; a windswept harbor, flaming plum puddings; festive art and unique gifts–all signs of a Nantucket holiday. The
Monday, November 18, 2019Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts Holiday Small Works Exhibition 2019
Artists Association of Nantucket Press Release Date: November 15, 2019 Contact: Peter J. Greenhalgh, AAN Gallery Manager 508 228 0924 peter@nantucketarts.org Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts Holiday Small Works ExhibitionExceptional art at exceptional prices.Frothy eggnog, steaming mulled cider, softly falling snow, cozy fires; holly, winterberries, sleigh bells, quiet streets; a windswept harbor, flaming plum puddings; festive art and unique gifts–all signs of a Nantucket holiday. The Artists
Thursday, October 31, 2019Artists Association of Nantucket Announces Try It Out Tuesdays
Artists Association of Nantucket Announces Try It Out Tuesdays AAN is hosting “Try It Out Tuesdays” Workshops at the Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Drive. Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to announce a new series of evening classes called “Try It Out Tuesdays.” These evenings are single mini-workshops that invite Nantucketers to come to AAN’s Visual Arts Center on 24 Amelia Drive and sample various classes. “Having an opportunity to see whether you enjoy working in an unknown
Monday, September 16, 2019The Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts Annual People’s Choice Exhibition
Artists Association of Nantucket Press Release Date: September 13, 2019 Contact: Peter J. Greenhalgh, AAN Gallery Manager 508 228 0722 peter@nantucketarts.org The Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts Annual People’s Choice Exhibition Crisp evenings, quiet beaches, colorful bittersweet, crimson moors, festive pumpkins; oil paintings, watercolors, ceramics, wood carvings, photographs, and sparkling jewels…….Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is delighted to announce the opening of the 2019
Friday, September 13, 2019Audience Favorites Featured in Nantucket Arts Festival Friday, Oct. 4 through Sunday, Oct. 13 2019
Audience Favorites Featured in Nantucket Arts Festival Friday, October 4 through Sunday, October 13, 2019 For immediate release September 16, 2019 The celebrated Nantucket Arts Festival returns this October for its 25th year, with a packed schedule of arts and cultural happenings. The festival’s signature events and audience favorites include: Lively exhibits of works by dozens of local amateur and professional artists A progressive concert on historic
Friday, August 23, 2019The Artists Association of Nantucket announces Jurors’ Choices from the Artist/Patron Exhibition
Artists Association of Nantucket Press Release Date: August 22, 2019 Contact: Peter J. Greenhalgh, AAN Gallery Manager 508 228 0722 peter@nantucketarts.org The Artists Association of Nantucket announces Jurors’ Choices from the Artist/Patron ExhibitionThe Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to announce the jurors’ choices from the Artist /Patron exhibition. The exhibition was juried by Katie Trinkle Legge, whose choices are highlighted with a gold seal, and will be on display through
Friday, August 23, 2019NHA & AAN Partner to Purchase Significant Artwork by Andrew Shunney 2019
Contact: Ashley Santos, Associate Director of Marketing Nantucket Historical Association ashley@nha.org, 508-228-1894, ext. 131 Nantucket Historical Association and Artists Association of Nantucket Partner to Purchase Significant Artwork by Andrew Shunney NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) and Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) are pleased to announce the purchase of significant pieces by artist Andrew Shunney (1916–78). This acquisition by both organizations
Tuesday, August 20, 2019NHA & AAN Partner to Purchase Significant Artwork by Andrew Shunney
Contact:Ashley Santos, Associate Director of Marketing Nantucket Historical Associationashley@nha.org, 508-228-1894, ext. 131 For Immediate Release: Monday, August 19, 2019 Nantucket Historical Association and Artists Association of Nantucket Partner to Purchase Significant Artwork by Andrew ShunneyNANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) and Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) are pleased to announce the purchase of significant pieces by artist Andrew Shunney (1916–78).
Sunday, August 18, 2019EXCLUSIVE MEMBER EVENT FOR THE NANTUCKET LIGHTSHIP BASKET MUSEUM: A TOUR OF THE ASIAN ART COLLECTION
EXCLUSIVE MEMBER EVENT FOR THE NANTUCKET LIGHTSHIP BASKET MUSEUM: A TOUR OF THE ASIAN ART COLLECTION AND GARDENS OF DAVID BILLINGS AND BEVERLY HALL THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 2019 FROM 12:00 – 2:00 PM Nantucket, MA, August 16, 2019 - The Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum is pleased to announce a special luncheon featuring a Museum and Garden Tour at the home of David Billings and Beverly Hall on August 22, 2019 from 12 – 2pm. One of the foremost collections of Asian art in the world resides right here on
Monday, August 12, 2019AAN To Host 2019 Annual Meeting
Artists Association of Nantucket Press Release Date: August 8, 2019 Contact: Peter J. Greenhalgh, AAN Gallery Manager 508 228 0294 peter@nantucketarts.org AAN to host 2019 Annual Meeting Monday August 19, 24 Amelia Drive at 5 PM The Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) will be holding its annual meeting on Monday, August 19, at 5 P.M. at the Visual Arts Center (VAC) 24 Amelia Drive. All AAN members are invited to attend and asked to please RSVP in a
Monday, August 12, 2019AAN hosts Nation's Oldest Sidewalk Art Show 2019
Artists Association of Nantucket Press Release Date: August 8, 2019 Contact: Peter J. Greenhalgh, AAN Gallery Manager 508.228.0294 peter@nantucketarts.org AAN hosts Nation’s oldest Sidewalk Art Show Art Alfresco in the Atheneum Garden Saturday, August 24 9 A.M. – 2 P.M. The Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to invite the public to its second Sidewalk Art Show of the season—in the dappled summer sun of the
Monday, August 12, 2019AAN hosts 70th Artist/Patron Juried Exhibition
Artists Association of Nantucket Press Release Date: August 8, 2019 Contact: Peter J. Greenhalgh, AAN Gallery Manager 508 228 0294 peter@nantucketarts.org AAN hosts 70th Artist/Patron Juried Exhibition in the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) will host their annual Artist/Patron Exhibition, with an opening reception on Friday August 16, 6-8 P.M. The exhibition will be on display through
Friday, June 07, 2019NHA Opens New Fine Arts Gallery at the Whaling Museum
Contact:Ashley Santos, Associate Director of Marketing Nantucket Historical Associationashley@nha.org, 508-228-1894, ext. 131 For Immediate Release: Friday, June 7, 2019 NHA Opens New Fine Arts Gallery at the Whaling Museum The Nantucket Historical Association is pleased to announce that it is furthering its mission of showcasing the important stories of Nantucket by returning a portion of its Peter Foulger Museum building on Broad Street to gallery space dedicated to the fine arts. The NHA
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Wednesday, June 05, 2019AAN announces the opening of Folk Tales to Fine Art: A John Lochtefeld Retrospective
Artists Association of Nantucket Press Release Date: June 3, 2019 Contact: Liz Hunt O'Brien, Director of Public Programs 508 228 0722 liz@nantucketarts.org The Artists Association of Nantucket is pleased to announce the opening of Folk Tales to Fine Art: A John Lochtefeld Retrospective at the Visual Arts Center The exhibition opened to the public on June 3; an opening reception celebration will take place Friday, June 28 at the Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Drive.
