Thursday, April 30, 2009
GREATER BOSTON/CHELSEA ART WALK - May 30-31, 2009
Contact: John Kennard | johnkpho@verizon.net | 617-884-1520
Chelsea, MA. May 30, 2009 – In an event that reflects Chelsea’s burgeoning art scene, the Chelsea Artists’ Collaborative (CHARCOLL) is announcing the first annual Chelsea Art Walk, taking place May 30 and 31 from 12 – 6 p.m. This celebration of the arts will showcase Chelsea’s artist community, as well as selected artists from the Boston area, at nine local venues.
“Chelsea’s rich cultural heritage, unique urban character, welcoming nature, and relative affordability have all contributed to our vital, growing arts community,” said John Kennard, one of the founders of CHARCOLL. “The Chelsea Art Walk is a celebration of the work of Chelsea artists and of artists from the broader region.”
Over forty visual and performing artists were selected for CHARCOLL’s inaugural art walk that will take place in venues throughout the city. There will be continuous shuttle bus service linking the venues throughout the weekend event.
“As a community, Chelsea has worked to provide living and working spaces to professional artists and we are proud of their accomplishments,” said Jay Ash, City Manager. “CHARCOLL has the city’s support and we look forward to hosting a unique and distinct event.”
This series of themed shows includes: “3x3” at the Gallery @ Spencer Lofts, “Portrait” at the Pearl Street Gallery, “Power, Corruption, & Lies” at the Apollinaire Gallery,
“Coffee Stuff” at the Chelsea City Café, “Urban Landscape” at Chelsea Neighborhood Developers, “Chelsea, A Common Thread: The Jewish Experience and Beyond” at
Temple Emmanuel, and foundry tours and a display of sculpture at New England Sculpture Service. In addition, at the gallery at City Hall there will be an exhibition of portraits by photographer, Harry Siegel, who made his living doing portraits for hire on the streets of Chelsea from the late 1930s until the early 1980s.
For more information and a downloadable map go to www.chelseaartwalk.com.
The Chelsea Art Walk is supported in part by a grant from the Chelsea Cultural Council and a grant from the Chelsea Community Fund administered by the Chelsea Collaborative.
Chelsea, MA. May 30, 2009 – In an event that reflects Chelsea’s burgeoning art scene, the Chelsea Artists’ Collaborative (CHARCOLL) is announcing the first annual Chelsea Art Walk, taking place May 30 and 31 from 12 – 6 p.m. This celebration of the arts will showcase Chelsea’s artist community, as well as selected artists from the Boston area, at nine local venues.
“Chelsea’s rich cultural heritage, unique urban character, welcoming nature, and relative affordability have all contributed to our vital, growing arts community,” said John Kennard, one of the founders of CHARCOLL. “The Chelsea Art Walk is a celebration of the work of Chelsea artists and of artists from the broader region.”
Over forty visual and performing artists were selected for CHARCOLL’s inaugural art walk that will take place in venues throughout the city. There will be continuous shuttle bus service linking the venues throughout the weekend event.
“As a community, Chelsea has worked to provide living and working spaces to professional artists and we are proud of their accomplishments,” said Jay Ash, City Manager. “CHARCOLL has the city’s support and we look forward to hosting a unique and distinct event.”
This series of themed shows includes: “3x3” at the Gallery @ Spencer Lofts, “Portrait” at the Pearl Street Gallery, “Power, Corruption, & Lies” at the Apollinaire Gallery,
“Coffee Stuff” at the Chelsea City Café, “Urban Landscape” at Chelsea Neighborhood Developers, “Chelsea, A Common Thread: The Jewish Experience and Beyond” at
Temple Emmanuel, and foundry tours and a display of sculpture at New England Sculpture Service. In addition, at the gallery at City Hall there will be an exhibition of portraits by photographer, Harry Siegel, who made his living doing portraits for hire on the streets of Chelsea from the late 1930s until the early 1980s.
For more information and a downloadable map go to www.chelseaartwalk.com.
The Chelsea Art Walk is supported in part by a grant from the Chelsea Cultural Council and a grant from the Chelsea Community Fund administered by the Chelsea Collaborative.
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