Elegant Line

My latest exhibit Elegant Line is on view at Deidre's Special Day in Pittsfield, MA.  The show will run from June 3 to June 27 with a reception held during the First Fridays Artswalk on June 5th from 5-8pm.

For this exhibit I am showing my line drawings which are seldom on display outside of my studio.  There are a couple of Conté drawings in the showing but the focus of the show is on my silver on black line drawings.  You will recognize the themes in these works, but the lack of color and unmasked line gives these works a gesture and movement that is not as forefront as my oil works.

I'm very excited for this exhibit and do hope you have the opportunity to come tell me what you think of it during the reception on Friday, June 5th.  If you can't make it to the reception, feel free to comment on this post, I'd love to have your the feedback!

DEIDRE’S Special Day has been serving the Pittsfield community since 2001 by providing the best in dresses and accessories for all occasions, and in that time has made a name for itself through top notch customer service. Although well known for their wedding and prom attire for over 13 years, DEIDRE’S also provides the best selection of non-bridal dresses and accessories in Pittsfield. Having just recently opened their new “Social Butterfly” department, DEIDRE’S is excited to showcase their new line of non-bridal related attire, featuring party / cocktail dresses for all occasions.

DEIDRE’S is located at 2 South Street across from Park Square, Pittsfield, MA. For more details, including hours of operation, please visit www.deidresonline.com.  “Elegant Line” will be on display from June 3 to June 27, 2015.

 

Mysteriousness of Color at The Whitney Center

Another month means another First Fridays Artswalk and this month I'm in it!  My work will be on display at The Whitney Center for the Arts in Pittsfield, MA, along with Michael Rousseau and Douglas Paisley.  I have ten paintings on view both new and old including my rarely displayed large paintings.

The show is having its opening reception on Friday, May 1st, from 5-8.  The artswalk also have an after party hosted at The Whitney, so if you're late, you can still come have a good time at the after party.  I hope to see you there!

I also recommend seeing the show at Valenti's (which I curate) featuring Tony Conner; to plan your artswalk you can download the map for this month here.

Gallery Hours: Wednesday through Friday from 4-7, Saturday 12-5 and by appointment.

Reception:  Friday, May 1, from 5-8pm.

Location: The Whitney Center for the Arts, 42 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield, MA 01201.

 

May FFA At Steven Valenti's

I just finished installing the second exhibit at Steven Valenti’s Clothing for Men for the May First Fridays Artswalk (FFA)!  This is the second year I have been arranging the monthly exhibits for Valenti’s; thankfully we have only been participating from April to December instead of the full year schedule the FFA has evolved to.  I contact artists and help them arrange materials for and set up the show each month.  Although this is an entirely new thing for the store it has been an amazing success and has given me the opportunity to meet and collaborate, curatorially, with artist in the Berkshire area.  Last year we had:  Ali Herrmann, Franco Pellegrino, Morris Bennett, Allen Seppa, Barbara Schmick, and of course me.  Today concluded a great photography show by Charlie Jacobs and installed the next show by Joanie Ciolfi.  I have decided to include the releases for each exhibit going forward.  So here we go:

Joanie Ciolfi shows “Dance Card” at Steven Valenti’s Clothing for Men

[Pittsfield, MA] Steven Valenti’s Clothing for Men is excited to present “Dance Card”, a collection of contemporary oil paintings by Berkshire County artist Joanie Ciolfi as part of May’s First Fridays Artswalk.  Steven Valenti’s Clothing for Men is located at 157 North Street, Pittsfield, MA. The work will be on view from May 1 to May 27; with a reception held during “First Fridays Artswalk” on May 3^rd from 5-8PM.

Joanie Ciolfi finds inspiration and discreet beauty in the least suspecting of subjects.  Calling on emotional and tactile memories from vintage garments, she has created a body of dress portraits that she hopes each viewer will personally connect with.   

A painter for most of her life, Joanie was trained in graphics and worked as a textile and wall covering designer.  Her studio is currently at 311 North Street (at the corner of North and Union) with the newly reorganized group of artists called NUarts.   To see more of Joanie’s work visit her website at www.joanpalanociolfi.com or call (413) 441-2626 for studio hours. 

Founded in June of 1983, Steven and Carolyn Valenti had a vision to establish an up-beat, contemporary men’s clothing store. They wanted to surround handsome, hand-picked menswear with antiques, brick, and warm carpeting, while offering folks outrageous, one-on-one customer service. After 30 years, Steven Valenti’s has not wavered from its original mission statement one bit!

Steven Valenti’s stands for many things: its attention to detail, its always fun and entertaining windows, its colorful clothing (especially the variety of neckwear you’ll find), its talk of the town “true story” radio commercials, and its community involvement. Most importantly however, Steven Valenti’s stands for award-winning customer service. Many area businesses strive to reach the bar set by the Steven Valenti attitude toward customer service.

Steven Valenti’s Clothing for Men is located at 157 North Street, Pittsfield, MA. Open Monday through Wednesday, 9:30AM – 5:30PM; Thursday 9:30AM -8:00PM; and Saturday 9:30AM – 5:00PM. “Dance Card” will be on display from May 1^st to May 27^th, 2013.