Announcing the 31st Cape Ann Artisans Annual Studio Tour! Visit 26 Cape Ann Artisans in 23 Studios

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For Immediate Release Contact: Jacqueline Ganim-DeFalco

Gloucester, MA jackie@capeanndesigns.com

The Cape Artisans are entering their 31st year by once again welcoming visitors into their studios

during its Spring Tour, Saturday & Sunday, June 21-22 from 10-5PM. Those of you who have not

made the journey are invited to set aside hours or days to take the self-guided studio tour of 23

studios and 26 artisans peppered throughout Gloucester and Rockport. Those who have toured

before will be treated to the new work of veteran artisans and become acquainted with the work of

Artisans who have joined in recent years. The work comes in many shapes, sizes, and media

including:

Fiber Arts/Silk Painting, weaving, batik

Glass Beadmaking & Home Decor

Jewelry/Wearable Art (glass, sea glass, precious metal, & enamel)

Mosaic

Painting - Watercolor, Oil, Acrylics, Mixed media,& Pastels

Photography

Pottery and Ceramic Arts

Printmaking/Block Printing, Collagraphs

Sculpture – Wire, Metal, Stone, & Clay

What to expect: Walking into a studio can be a magical adventure, your own Through the Looking

Glass experience. Visitors will be given a rare peek into an intimate setting where each artisan is

closely allied to his or her unique surroundings during the creative process.

How to find the studios: The best way to follow the tour is by obtaining an artisan brochure map –

found in key tourism kiosks – the Cape Ann Chamber, North of Boston Visitors Center, and most

Inns, Restaurants, and other tourist stops in and around the Cape. For the web-savvy, the map is

downloadable on a PDA. By following the map and the pink flags, & artist’s handmade signs, you

will reach the inner sanctum of Gloucester & Rockport while hunting for studios. And for curious

neighbors, this is a great time to find out what is going on down the street as well! You can start at

#1 David Montgomery’s boatyard studio and work your way around the back side of the Cape or

you can start at the end #23, Mike Foley’s stone studio on Essex Avenue – or just jump into the

middle at Pat Lowery Collins in downtown Rockport!

Who you will see: This year’s tour includes 26 Artisans ranging from those who are new in 2014 –

Pat Lowery Collins, painter; Camilla MacFadyen, fiber artist, and Ruth Worrall, potter – to many

long standing members like Cynthia Curtis, Anni Melancon, and Beth Williams. Each artisan has a

unique story to tell about their personal connection with Cape Ann, their artistic journey, and

where they find inspiration today to grow and expand their portfolio of work. Many also have

parallel lives outside the art world that help them grow in other ways. Visitors are encouraged to

engage with each artisan and listen to their stories. As part of an expanded outreach effort this

year, Artisans have begun to report “From the Studio” on the new Cape Ann Artisans website/blog.

Announcing the 31st Cape Ann Artisans Annual Studio Tour! Visit 26 Cape Ann Artisans in 23 Studios

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What makes the CAA unique is not only the work itself, but also a commitment to the sharing of

artistic space and inspiration. As you wander around Cape Ann, keep in mind these and other

common traits that tie the Cape Ann Artisans into one artistic collaboration: artistic freedom to

grow and challenge themselves to do more; the desire to draw from and give back to the

community; and in many cases, a return to an artistic life begun earlier and interrupted by other life

concerns. See more details on individual artisans in attached addendum or visit the Blog “From

the Studio” at www.capeannartisans.com.

Details:

• Admission is free • Detailed descriptions and maps are on the website www.capeannartisans.com and

brochures can be found at many tourist locations throughout Cape Ann including the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce on Commercial Street, the Rockport Information Booth on Rte 127; and at each of the studios.

• A bright magenta Studio Tour banner marks each location. • For further information: 978-546-7582.

2014 Cape Ann Artisans:

Meredith Anderson

Pat Lowery Collins

Cynthia Curtis

Terry Del Percio-Piemonte

Rob Diebboll

Mike Foley

Jacqueline Ganim-DeFalco

Julia Garrison

Elizabeth Harty

David Montgomery

Pia Juhl Nadel

Camilla MacFadyen

Anni Melancon

Sinikka Nogelo

Erin O'Sullivan

David Piemonte

Scott Place

Margaret Rack

Pam Stratton

Bart Stuyf

Mary Ann Wenniger

Mace Wenniger

Beth Williams

Ruth Worrall

Sara Wright

Judy Wright

By Primary Media – note many artists working across multiple media – see brochure & website for

details.

Block Printing: Julia Garrison

Fiber Arts: Camilla MacFadyen & Sarah Wright

Jewelry: Meredith Anderson, Jacqueline Ganim-DeFalco, Beth Williams

Mosaics: Pam Stratton, Judith Wright

Painting: Pia Juhl Nadel, Sinikka Nogelo, Terry Del Percio-Piemonte, Rob Diebboll, Pat Lowery Collins,

Elizabeth Harty, David Montgomery, Mace Wenniger, Mary Ann Wenniger

Photography: David Piemonte

Pottery: Anni Melancon, Scott and Erin Place, Cynthia Curtis, Ruth Worrall

Sculpture: Margaret Rack, Mike Foley & Bart Stuyf

SEE ATTACHED ADDENDUM FOR MORE DETAILS.

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ADDENDUM:

Following are selected outtakes from the blog to get a glimpse of the talent that awaits tour goers.

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Terry Del Percio-Piemonte and David Piemonte's studio sits on Bond Hill, which has an interesting history. Long ago, the “Hermit of Gloucester” settled on that hill, and became famous for studying the flora and fauna of the area. Bond Street Studio now sits on that very hill, nestled among the trees. David Piemonte is the only fine art photographer in the group, still using tradition black and white film. Terry is a painter and mixed media artist.

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