The Arts:Nantucket mobile app is now available – providing with a complete directory of galleries, artists, and education opportunities on Nantucket Island, Massachusetts.
The app is brought to you by designer/marketer Arlene O’Reilly and program developer Tihomir Ivanov, both long-time island residents, this application offers islanders and visitors alike the ability to explore all that the Nantucket art world has to offer.
Download the Arts Nantucket iPhone App here
The 16th annual Nantucket Film Festival (June 22-28) line up has been announced, and includes a film by Nantucketer Kit Noble “Nantucket by Nature”.
“After the success of NFF 15, it was inevitable that we would need to expand the festival’s length and scope to accommodate the growing interest,” said Executive Director Colin Stanfield. “Along with the later dates allowing more families to attend after the school year wraps, the festival stands to help bring more people to the island and in turn positively affect local business economically.” Passes are currently on sale on the festival website, with individual tickets on sale May 27. (more…)
The 2011 art season kicked off this weekend with numerous art openings for Daffoldil weekend. You can see photos from the new Robert Foster Gallery and South Wharf Gallery on Mahon About Town Nantucket Blog
The Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) invites the Nantucket community to the annual Student/Faculty Art Show, April 8–17, at the Joyce and Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington Street. The opening reception is on Friday, April 8, 5–7 p.m. and is open to the public.
All AAN faculty, students, interns, mentors, and mentorees are invited to submit and exhibit their artwork in the exhibition. Families are encouraged to participate at the opening to toast the success of the students.
“Anyone who has taken or taught a class or workshop in the past year is eligible to participate,” said Liz Hunt O’Bien, AAN public programs coordinator. “It is a great way to see our student’s work — in all stages of experience.”
For further information about AAN 2011 programs and events, please call 508-228-0722.
The shores of Vancouver Island’s wild west coast are overflowing with Whale based Art & celebrations during this week’s Pacific Rim Whale Festival, as they celebrate the arrival of upwards of 20,000 grey whales on their northbound migration from the Baja Peninsula to Alaska’s Bering Strait and beyond.
Visit the link to find out more about the Pacific Rim Whale Festival and support this great cause
