Paul Ciaramitaro Solo Show

The Rockport Art Association is pleased to announce a solo show of works by artist member Paul Ciaramitaro, in the RAA Pearson Gallery, April 1^st through April 12^th. The show will open with a reception on Sunday, April 1st from 2pm-4pm. Both the show and reception are open free to the public.

Paul Ciaramitaro, a lifelong Cape Ann resident, is recognized for his bold drawings and oil paintings. Paul creates full spectrum from semi-abstract, to cubist, to traditional styles. He is an artist member of both the Rockport Art and North Shore Arts Associations. A number of his works are part of the Cape Ann Museum permanent collection.

Ciaramitaro states: “A painting must speak. It has to grab you by the shirt collar and say, “Hey! Look at me!” Design is primary, color is secondary. When both balance each other, you have performed magic. Be brave and bold and above all experiment. Don’t fashion yourself after anyone – create your own way.”

WHAT: A Solo Show of Works by Paul Ciaramitaro

WHERE: RAA 12 Main Street, Rockport, MA

WHEN: April 1st thru April 12th.

Opening reception Sunday, April 1st 2pm-4pm

ADMISSION: Open free to the public

HOURS: Wednesday thru Friday 10am-4pm, Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday noon-5pm

CONTACT: www.rockportartassn.org / rockportart@verizon.net / 978.546.6604

"Water" A Show of works by Susanne E. White

The Rockport Art Association is pleased to announce "Water" a solo show of works by artist member Susanne E. White in the RAA Pearson Gallery, March 18th through March 29th 2012. The show will open with a reception on Sunday, March 18th 2pm-4pm. Both the reception and show are open free to the public.

Winter/Spring Workshops, Seminars & Classes

The RAA has an exciting selection of educational offerings this winter. Please visit our website for more information . . . or to register online. www,rockportartassn.org

Pamela Hibbard Giarratana Solo Show "Close To Home"

A Solo Show of works by Pamela Hibbard Giarratana "Close To Home opens with a reception on Sunday, December 11th from 2pm-4pm. The show runs through December 31st. Both the reception and show are open free to the public.

Masterpieces In Photography

Please join us on Friday, December 9th, 6pm-8pm to help us celebrate the opening of "Masterpieces In Photography" and the continuation of "Masterpieces In Miniature". Hundreds of works available in photography, oil, pastel, watercolor, mixed-media, acrylic, graphite and sculpture. A large selection of books and holiday gift cards are also available. A perfect holiday shopping opportunity!

Claudia Kaufman Solo Show "Seeing The Light"

The Rockport Art Association is pleased to announce "Seeing The Light", a solo show of works by artist member Claudia Kaufman. The show will open with a reception on Sunday, November 27th 2011 from 2pm-4pm. Both the reception and show are open free to the public.

As a contemporary realist painter, Claudia Kaufman’s works are studies in observation - still life set-ups of familiar objects that are deceptively simple, yet complex. She challenges herself to translate the perceived three-dimensional world to a 2D field by observing and capturing the conditions of light, form, color and space through the painterly properties of oil paint. Stopping short of photo-realism, she works to keep the signs of her hand and brushstroke in her work and is particularly intrigued by the drama of light, transparency, reflection and shadows.

For Kaufman, the trick is in the looking and the seeing, the breaking down of an image to shapes of color, planes and spatial relationships. For her as a visual thinker, this is an art of observation and capturing those correct relationships is a long and rewarding road.

A resident of Marblehead, Massachusetts, Kaufman is a member of the Copley Society of Art, North Shore, Rockport and Marblehead Arts Associations and has been a frequent exhibitor and award winner in greater Boston area exhibits. She also is an oil painting instructor.

After receiving an undergraduate degree in studio art, she worked as a commercial artist in New York City and Boston followed by a career as marketing executive/creative director of a national healthcare technology company. 

Kaufman has studied painting at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, Mass College of Art and most recently completed a post baccalaureate residency program in painting at Brandeis University. Her studio practice is in Marblehead, MA.

RAA Annual Holiday Ornament & Fine Art Photography Card Fundraising Sale

Dozens of original 3" x 3" works...all priced at $40. Also available will be beautiful photography cards. Sale starts Friday, November 25th at 10am. All proceeds benefit the Rockport Art Association.