Marblehead Arts Association is pleased to announce two cultural, community events on Sunday, Aug. 9 and Sunday, Aug. 16.
The first, on Aug. 9, 2-4 p.m., is the opening reception for the Marblehead Arts Association Late Summer Solo Exhibits with inspiring works by juried artists Lucia Balinbin, Annette Sykes, Jessica Murdock, Christen Mailler and Richard Honan, as well as “The Spirit of ’76” themed artist members’ exhibit.
Admission is free, and complimentary refreshments will be served, with opportunities to meet the artists, and view and purchase art.
The exhibits are running at the MAA, 8 Hooper St., Marblehead through Saturday, Sept. 19. MAA galleries are open Wednesday -Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Donations are gratefully received. More information at marbleheadarts.org.
Aug. 16 will be the first Marblehead Art Crawl & Open Studios from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Over 25 local artists will be opening the doors of their studios for visitors to stop by to meet them and learn more about their craft.
This is a special opportunity to view and purchase local art where it is being created, according to the MAA. Inspiring studio offerings will include everything from hand-crafted jewelry and ceramics to fine art and photography, cyanotype and sculpture, printmaking and woodworking.
Marblehead Arts Association’s Art Crawl & Open Studios is a free, self-guided tour for visitors and will take place rain or shine. Maps can be downloaded one week prior to the event for a great afternoon of meeting local artists, shopping for art and supporting the local arts community.
For more information, see marbleheadarts.org/mhd-art-crawl.
