On Wednesday, Nov. 12, Marblehead Harbor Rotary will honor artist Paul McMahan at a reception in his honor as he officially unveils his watercolor painting titled “Abbot After Dark,” this year’s Holiday Pops signature art. The reception for McMahan will be held at the Masons’ Philanthropic Building, 62 Pleasant St., from 5-7 p.m. There will be light refreshments prepared by … [Read more...] about Marblehead Harbor Rotary to honor Holiday Pops featured artist Paul McMahan
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Marblehead Arts Association grants Liz Larrabee scholarship to two gifted seniors
Michele Martin and her sister Nancy wanted to make a lasting memorial to their mother, artist Liz Larrabee, in a way that encouraged young people to continue their love of art and arts education to college and beyond. They created the Liz Larrabee Scholarship with the Marblehead Arts Association, an annual $1000 bursary towards college fees, which is awarded to high school … [Read more...] about Marblehead Arts Association grants Liz Larrabee scholarship to two gifted seniors
Realistic Painting in Watercolor through Thursday Aug. 21
The Marblehead Arts Association (MAA) is hosting a 6-week Realistic Painting in Watercolor workshop this summer, taught by award-winning artist Todd Zalewski. The classes will be held from July 17 to August 21, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., and registration is available on the MAA website. Zalewski is a freelance artist with more than two decades of specialized experience in … [Read more...] about Realistic Painting in Watercolor through Thursday Aug. 21
Glenn Engman on AI art
When Swampscott artist Glenn Engman unveiled his AI-generated piece titled Wish You Were Here at the Marblehead Arts Association, he wasn’t sure how it would be received. “Some people absolutely loved it. Others called it cheating,” he said. “I’ve even been told showing it again could get me banned from certain organizations.” Despite the mixed reactions, Engman’s work, and … [Read more...] about Glenn Engman on AI art
Marblehead Arts Association partners with Beyond Walls for public art
The Marblehead Arts Association is embracing the future of public art through a collaboration with Beyond Walls, the Lynn-based nonprofit known for transforming blank cityscapes into landmarks. The event, held in the historic King Hooper Mansion during the Marblehead Festival of Arts, marked the unveiling of a reimagined mural by acclaimed Dominican-American artist … [Read more...] about Marblehead Arts Association partners with Beyond Walls for public art