art up front street... Nicole Couillard assembles prints

Today is a beautiful sunny day.... a nice day to celebrate Nicole Couillard. We should cast a bronze statue in honor of her.... she has been here since DAY ONE in the snow and in the rain.... filtering, processing, hauling, painting, baking (yes... she brings treats :-)), making decisions, yard saling, sharing and keeping us smiling especially when she brings her Corgy, Ellie. Today she's putting prints together for the show in two weeks. You will get to meet her on Saturday of the show. That day she will be greeting, pouring a beverage or two, and directing guests to studios. Get her autograph. Super nice people should always sign autographs.

art up front street.... Anne Kenny resident artist

When people first see Anne's work, they are not quite sure what they are actually seeing... the pieces, the wire, the color.... what is it? On closer examination, copper mesh is realized, a blue patina, shavings, wire, circuitry? All elements fit together ... and then your brain asks you "do I process this on my left side... or my right?"

Anne Kenny, hand stitched Industrial Quilts

art up front street.... we speak color here.

This is just a friendly art "warning" ... If you in ANY way have reservations about .... or anxiety over swimming in bold color... then we would recommend you stay far, far, away this May 12 and 13 :-). Gaby Grossman has originals and prints on the way in, Wo Schiffman has blues and circles, and somewhere, some how we are sure you will find GREEN. It's spring thank goodness....

art up front street.... new guest ... metal artist Jeff Whittum

Look for spectacular flying things on the porch of the studios Friday and Saturday, May 12 and 13. Jeff Whittum's new metal. Here is a sneak peek. Thanks for sharing, Jeff!

To benefit Womenade of Greater Squamscott

These little gems by Lenny Willis are going to be for sale at Art Up Front Street May 12 and 13. Beautiful photography abstracts titled "Optimism". $10 each with $5 going to Womenade of Greater Squamscott. They are crisp little prints each trimmed and mounted on white foamcore.... perfect "gift thought" for someone special. Who doesn't need a little "Optimism"? :-) Thank you, Lenny! — with Lenny Willis and Womenade of Greater Squamscott 

art up front street.... back yard greenspace and welcoming paint days

The greenspace at the studios is getting a clean-up... it's almost time for outdoor inspiration. We had a beautiful time painting in summer 2015 at the studio on Union Street. 2016 was the year for adventure and possibility. Now here we are in 2017 at Art Up Front Street almost ready for the wonderful days ahead. Join us for paint days in the garden this June and July. You can bring any medium you want (paint, pencil, watercolor), any surface you want, and your snack. This is not intended to be instructional, but if you are seeking advice, we will share. We will create from 10-1 Thursdays each week. June 29, July 6, 13, 20, and 27. Sign up for one or sign up for all.... but you do have to sign up! It's FREE. Call us or email. Happy summer days ahead... we look forward to creating with you.