News and Events for Nantucket Island
• by Julianne Adams • Running a small business on top of full time work is not exactly most people’s idea of relaxing. For Janette Vohs, her eponymous photography company is where all her free time goes and she hopes to keep it that way. “It’s so relaxing and peaceful […]
The sweeping vistas of Nantucket Island offer a serenity that few locations can surpass. The rolling gold and green of Tuppancy Links, the sprawling natural beauty of Folger’s Marsh, the long stretches of pristine beach kissed by the Atlantic Ocean along Surfside and Cisco… these iconic views of Nantucket are […]
While walking down Easy Street, a glint of something sparkly caught my eye from the window of a new building near the harbor. Upon further inspection, I noticed it was the newly-opened gallery and store of accomplished island artist and metalsmith Susan Lister Locke. Her location is bright and airy, the […]
This Friday, September 20, the Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) invites the public to an opening reception for the Emerging Artist Exhibition and Silent Auction starting at 6 pm in the new downtown AAN Gallery at 28B Easy Street. The show will continue for only three days: Friday–Sunday, September 20 […]
By using mainly oil paint sometimes mixed with resin, wax and gold leaf, artist Jessica Sosebee engages the viewer not only by means of subject matter, but through the subtlety of dimension, tranquility with her choice of pallet, and with the harmonies of texture, all while capturing the splendor of […]
Watch out, Michelangelo, because this little island is about to give you a run for your lira. On Saturday, August 17, Jetties Beach will come alive with sand sculptures made by teams of islanders of all ages. For the 40th year in a row, Nantucket Island School of Design (NISDA) […]
Many people think of Old South Wharf as a haven for artists and art lovers, with lots of quaint and unique galleries to peruse and a beautiful view of the harbor to get those creative juices flowing. But Old South Wharf is also a great location for fashion and style…and […]
The Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) will be hosting a Think BIG Exhibition, with a kick-off opening reception on Friday August 2, from 6-8 pm. This exhibition of large works for sale will be on display through Saturday, August 17 at 33 Washington Street, just down the road from the […]
Hostetler Gallery presents the unique work of Art Werger, leading American master of mezzotint and aquatint, which are old world techniques used to create modern images. Subjects are drawn in a realistic manner but are often observed from an unusual angle, placing the viewer into an active relationship with the […]
Power Boothe has earned critical acclaim for decades as a painter, film maker, and set designer. His abstracts are stunning and highly collectible. Some have called him a “rogue minimalist,” with an intensity of detail that makes his work captivating. His work is included in many prestigious public and private […]
