Feline, Canine, All Mine
a unique exhibition of “pet-themed” art
August 20 - October 31, 2009, at Rollstone Studios
Artists’ Reception: First Thursday, September 3, 5-7 pm
It’s raining cats and dogs when a unique exhibition, Feline, Canine, All Mine opens at Rollstone Studios, Fitchburg, Thursday, September 3 from 5 to 7 pm. “Dozens of area artists submitted a wide variety of entertaining portraits of man’s best friend and the creature with nine lives,” explains Studio Director Anne Giancola. “This is an excellent exhibition for families with small children as well as animal lovers. Visitors are welcome to bring their pets on leashes.”
Activities at the opening on First Thursday in September include Pet Portraits by noted documentary photographer/resident artist Reverend Blamo, and Animal Translations, an in-person appearance by “pet whisperer” Maureen Harmonay. Pet-related items will be available and artwork is available for purchase.
Participating artists include: Karla Cook, Andover; Elaine Hartman, Cherry Valley; Victor Dupuis, Jennifer Caldwell,Kristine Schneider, Regina O’Brien-Fortin, Aimee Mitchell, Rowena Bowman, Robert Lamoureux, of Fitchburg; Lori MacDonald, Gardner; Janice Queijo, Hubbardston; Rachel Armington, Gail Bloom of Leominster; Deborah Dixon, Gay Tracy, Lolita Demers of Lowell; Helen Simmons, David Prokowiew, Ema Kilroy, of Lunenburg; Sheila King, Stow; Joanna Draugsvold, Winchendon; Maegan Porpora, Westminster; Linda Williamson, Westford; Susan Matusen, Richard Lagueux of Worcester.
Big Woof by Gay Tracy of Andover, MA
Pet Portraits:
A picture is worth a thousand woofs (or meows) at Rollstone Studios on Sept. 3 from 4-7 pm when noted documentary photographer Reverend Blamo offers Pet Portraits on First Thursday as part of the Feline, Canine, All Mine exhibition.
“Bring in your cat, dog or other pet, on a leash or in a crate to get a photographic portrait that captures your pets individual nature,” explains Blamo who has photographed numerous animals, domestic and wild. Portraits are $10 per photo and will be supplied on a CD. Reservations are recommended, although walk-ins will be accepted and other sittings are available. Call (978) 345-4722 or reverendblamo@aol.com to reserve your time.
