Lubec Arts Alive 2013

Lubec Arts Alive 2013

 

 

Revolving Teleidoscope Installation

and Kids' Teleidoscope Project

 

John McMurray in his studio working out the technical details for the teleidoscope project.

Photo by Karen Burke.

 

 

Saturday, July 6, 2013

1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

at the Lubec School Community Playground

 

 

FREE. All materials will be provided.

Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

 

This year Lubec Arts Alive is creating a six-foot tall interactive teleidoscope installation for the Lubec Community Playground. Installation will be begin on July 6th with expected completion in August 2013. To celebrate the beginning of the project, kids are invited to learn how to make their own teleidocope, a variation on the kaleidoscope. This is  FREE event. All materials will be provided.

 

 

John McMurray, Jean Bookman, and Karen Burke test the teleiodoscope design. THANK YOU John, for assisting us yet again! We sure do appreciate your help!

 

Shanna Wheelock and Jean Bookman saw the sona tube for the six-for the revolving teleidoscope tower.

Photo by Karen Burke.

Liability Disclaimer: The Lubec Arts Alive Committee, associated volunteers and artists are not responsible or liable for any accident , injury, or death that may occur as a result of any of the Lubec Arts Alive projects and activities. Organizers, artists and volunteers will not be legally responsible for the children participating in projects and activities. Children under the age of twelve must be supervised by a parent or guardian.

 

Lubec Arts Alive 2012

 Lubec ARTS Alive!
2012
Roster of Events

Kinetic Herring Sculpture

made during Lubec Arts Alive 2011
under the direction of resident artist John McMurray

located on Water Street, downtown Lubec.
Photo by Goodman/Van Riper Photography

Hold these dates!

Saturday and Sunday, August 4-5, 2012
Scroll down for info on a special FREE Leslie Bowman Photography Workshop, 
in partnership with the Tides Institute and Lubec Arts Alive!

Create-in-Lubec Weekend

Saturday, August 4th

Participants are invited to enjoy making art throughout the town. Artists create locally-themed, plein air, or studio work of all mediums during the weekend or in advance of the event. Artowrk will be auctioned on Sunday, August 5th as a major fundraiser for Lubec Arts Alive!

Registration tent will be set-up at Flat-Iron Corner
Saturday, August 4
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Advance notice of participation appreciated - as it will help us to gauge space and time requirements for the auction. 


Registration forms are available now!

To pre-register email: lubecartsalive@yahoo.com

or phone 733-2068

Downloadable PDF forms available.

Live Art Auction

at Crow Town Gallery

Sunday, August 5
4:00 p.m.

Artists register to participate in our downeast live art auction! 

Auction is open to the public. 

Terms: Artist 70% / Lubec Arts Alive 30%

All proceeds go toward Lubec Arts Alive projects. You must be registered to enter work in the auction. Email lubecartsalive@yahoo.com today for a downloadable registration form!

Artwork may be dropped-off at Crow Town Gallery between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday of event weekend. If unable to deliver work at these times, please call 733-2068 to make alternate arrangements.

Children's Gyotaku Printmaking

Saturday, August 4
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

 Tent will be set-up at Flatiron Corner for children of all ages to participate. 

Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Art on the Beach

Sunday August 5

Mowry Beach, 9:00-11:00 a.m.

Bring your own art supplies to create on the beach or simply use 
natural found objects for your creation! 
Thank you to the Downeast Coastal Conservancy for maintenance and use of the Mowry Beach trail!

Photography Workshop with Leslie Bowman

Friday August 3 - Monday August 6


Get Great Documentary Shots!

Here's your chance to learn how to get great documentary photos! Join professional photographer and artist, Leslie Bowman in photographing Lubec Arts Alive festivities.

Friday, August 3
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Workshop at Lubec Memorial Library. Learn some basic tricks of the trade, then go out and photograph the weekend event.

Monday, August 6
10:00 a.m. - 12 noon
Meet back at Lubec memorial Library to edit, crop, and choose the top 5 images
to be enlarged for exhibit!

To register for the photo workshop:
853-4047


This project has been made possible through the Artists in Maine Communities grant program administered by the Maine Arts Commission and matched with funds from the Tides Institute and Museum of Art.

Official Press Release for Lubec Arts Alive 2012

FOR RELEASE:                    Immediate, June 17 2012 

CONTACT:        Karen Burke 207.733.2211   karendowneast@gmail.com

Lubec Arts Alive! 2012 is presenting the fourth year of community arts events in August.

Each year unique projects and events bring community members and artists together in the spirit of creativity, often expressing themes related to Lubec – whether it be a cultural, historic or natural history.

On August 4th and 5th a Create-In-Lubec weekend will be held. Participants are invited to enjoy making art throughout the town. Artists are invited to create locally-themed, plein-air or studio work of all mediums during the weekend or in advance of the event. Art work will be auctioned on Sunday August 5th as a major fundraiser for Lubec Arts Alive!. Artists will receive 70% of the proceeds.  A registration/drop-off tent will be set up at Flat Iron Corner. To pre-register please email lubecartsalive@yahoo.com or if you prefer by phone please leave a message at 733-2068 (email is preferable).  Advance notice of participation is appreciated, as it will help to plan for space and time requirements for the auction. The live downeast style auction will be held at Crow Town Gallery on South Lubec Road.

Other events during the weekend include art-making for children on Saturday August 4th at Flat Iron Corner, which will include print making this year and Art on the Beach, the annual found object art event at Mowry Beach on Sunday August 5th.

Also this year, Lubec Arts Alive! is proud to be working with the Tides Institute and photographer Leslie Bowman who will present a photography workshop August 3 and August 6 titled “Get Great Documentary Shots”. Participants will learn techniques such as timing, contrast framing point of view and other techniques. Application of these skills will occur during the events of the weekend. To register for the free photography workshop email jvalentine@tidesinstitute.org or phone the Tides Institute at 853-4047. The project is made possible with funds from the Artist in Maine Communities grant program through the Maine Arts Commission with matching funds provided by the Tides Institute and Museum of Art.

Formed in 2009, Lubec Arts Alive! hopes to inspire art making in the community and provides opportunities for all to come together for creative purposes. The historical mural created in 2009 is being re-located to the town park on Water Street and the Herring Kinetic Sculpture done in 2011 resides outside near the Landmarks center also on Water Street. Lubec Arts Alive! anticipates future projects for public enjoyment.

More details coming soon!

Full schedule and auction registration details updated soon. To be added to our mailing list or inquire about auction registration, please send your email and postal mailing address to:

lubecartsalive@yahoo.com

Liability Disclaimer: The Lubec Arts Alive Committee, associated volunteers and artists are not responsible or liable for any accident , injury, or death that may occur as a result of any of the Lubec Arts Alive projects and activities. Organizers, artists and volunteers will not be legally responsible for the children participating in projects and activities. Children under the age of twelve must be supervised by a parent or guardian.

Lubec Arts Alive Film on ABC TV

Announcement:

Uncle Kippy's Restaurant in Lubec will be hosting a viewing of the Lubec Arts Alive film on their big screen TV as it airs on ABC/WVII.
Warner Brothers channel 8 / Dish channel 7
Open to the public
Sunday, March 25th, 3:00 p.m.
The kitchen will be open for food!

Lubec Arts Alive !
A short film by noted filmmaker Jon Wing Lum
depicting a community-inspired week of art

Lubec Arts Alive mural. Painted during Lubec Arts Alive 2009, under the direction of UMVA artist Natasha Mayers. This mural project was funded in part by the Maine Humanities Council and the Maine Arts Commission.

Tune in to watch it on ABC TV !
Sunday, March 25th, 2012 at 3:00 p.m.
Airing on WVII • Warner Brothers Channel 8 / Dish Channel 7
(viewing area Rockport to E. Millinocket / Oakland to Lubec)

Featuring the
Union of Maine Visual Artists and the People of Lubec

"A poignant portrayal of Artists, Art Making, and Sense of Place in a small town during the summer of 2009"

©2009 Jon Wing Lum, Wingstar Productions, Inc.
Music by Nancy Bennett

Still shots for the film provided by:
Goodman/Van Riper Photography


Participating UMVA artists featured in the film:
Natasha Mayers, Robert Shetterly, Kenny Cole, Rose Marasco, Richard Brown Lethem, Alan Crichton, Diane Dahlke, Karen Adrienne, Harlan Crichton, Siena Mayers, Jill Lavetsky, Mary Bernstein, Barb Sullivan.

Partial listing of Lubec faces, businesses,visitors, and photos either mentioned mentioned or pictured in the film:
Crow Town Gallery, Ruta Jordans, The Grange, Bernard Ross, Peter Doak, Bonnie Beard, Kate Beuhner, Roberta Cantlon, Brannen Beuhner, Suzanne Plaut, Hovey Hall, Diane Poteat, Ed Sochor, Anna Bell, Jean Bookman, Jean Deveber, Claudia Mahlman, Karen Burke, Shanna Wheelock, Ann Rosebrooks, Chris Crittenden, Molana Oei, Pat Fry, Pete Deveber, Pam Brown, Jana Civilotto, Judy amd Jim Heyer, Ron Pesha, Penny Lemon, Shelly Tinker, Geer Morton, Charles Legris, Lynn Bradbury, Charlotte Thorpe, Annie Davis, the Kornick family, Sue Reilly, Cassie Kinney, Dick Hoyt, Davis Pike, Mary and Peter Oswald, Pat Warner, Hayley Simmonds, Rosalie Woodward, Daphne, Penny Laskey, Bud Tyler, Gail Swopes, Walter Plaut, Coochie Case, Gabe Lowery, Noah Beuhner, George Fallon, Sarah Phillips, Marylin Alexa, Karen Baldauski, Eugene Greenlaw, Frank Van Riper, Judith Goodman, Ukey Santos, Helene Farrar, Lisa Tyson Ennis, Judy Trafford, Diane's Glass Gallery, Annabell's, Dr. McBride, Jennifer Multhopp.

Check back for updates on Lubec Arts Alive 2012 events!
August 4-5, 2012

Lubec Arts Alive 2011 Mowry Beach Art

Lubec Arts Alive 2011 concluded events with art at Mowry Beach.

Thank you to the
Downeast Coastal Conservancy
for maintenance of the trail and beach!

Lubec Arts Alive 2011 a Success!

View of sculpture installation in front of the smokehouse, downtown Lubec.
Photo by Marcia Chaffee

It takes a whole village to raise a tent....

Lubec Arts Alive 2011 underway with community gathering to paint herring cut-outs

Marcia Chaffee, John McMurray, and Jean Bookman assemble the
smaller herring onto the steel rods.

The gorgeous fish head, fins, and tail were painted by local artist Claudia Mahlman.

The 12" wide herring sculpture was set into concrete by Dick Hoyt, Rob Chaffee, John McMurray, Steve Silverman, and Nate Rosebrooks. Thanks guys!

The herring sculpture installed, downtown Lubec.

Thank you to our 2011 Volunteers!
Dick Hoyt, Gene Trebolis, Rob Chaffee, Steve Silverman, Chris Crittenden, Mike Scrivani, Pat Fry, Claudia Mahlman, Nancy Begley, Jean Deveber, T.J. Goetting, Nate Rosebrooks, Warren Lewis, and Joel Riggs.

Special Thanks to:
John McMurray who offered his time, skills, and vision to make this project a success.
Bar Harbor Bank and Trust for vital sponsorship of this year's event.
Regional Medical Center at Lubec for use of the tent.
Frank Van Riper and Judith Goodman for photographing the event.
Claudia Mahlman for painting the head, tail, and fins.
Gene Trebolis for drilling the hole for the sculpture.

Thank you to our 2011 donors:
George Bookman, Claudia mahlman, Sheryl Denbo and Steve Silverman, Jean and Peter Deveber, Pat Fry, Diane Z, Anna and Nate Rosebrooks, Bar Harbor Bank and Trust, Nancy Begley, Nina Bohlen/Davis Pike, Rob and Marcia Chaffee, Annie and George Davis, Frank Van Riper and Judith Goodman, Creative Arts Studio (Jean Bookman and Dick Hoyt).

The Lubec Arts Alive 2011 Committee:
Jean Bookman, Karen Burke, Marcia Chaffee, Sheryl Denbo, Ann Rosebrooks, Shanna Wheelock

What a week! Lubec Arts Alive 2011 came and went and boy do we have a fantastic new piece of community artwork on display in downtown Lubec. To all of those who came by to paint a fish, create art on the beach, or to lend a hand, thank you!!!!

Again, a fabulous committee worked behind the scenes for the past few months to make the project a reality. Kudos to them for sticking-it-out despite busy schedules with work and family, to bring an awesome community art experience to Lubec.

Next time you drive through downtown, take a gander at the 12 foot' herring sculpture in the garden at the smokehouse museum. It is a fabulous burst of creative enthusiasm, and I imagine on a day like to today, with a cleansing coastal breeze, is doing its thing and spinning to show all its colors.

It was an honor to work with Addison sculptor John McMurray. His years of experience as both an artist and a teacher benefited us and he was a joy to have on board for this project. We are grateful for his patience and energy!

More photos to come....

Lubec Arts Alive 2011

Lubec Arts Alive 2011

Kinetic Sculpture Project in progress at artist John McMurray's studio, Addison, Maine
Photo by John McMurray

Lubec Arts Alive
An annual community art event
July 5-8, 2011
All ages welcome.
Free!

July 5th and 6th
Flatiron Corner, 10 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Join us in painting the interior fish for the kinetic sculpture!
Supplies provided.

July 7th
Installation of the sculpture at Lubec Landmarks, downtown Lubec.

July 8th
Art on the Beach at Mowry Beach
10 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Create artwork with natural found objects or bring your camera, easel, and supplies for an afternoon of photographing, painting, or drawing.

Thank you to Bar Harbor Bank and Trust for sponsorship of this year's event, as well as local businesses and local residents for their contributions.

Thank you to the Regional Medical Center at Lubec (RMCL) for use of the tent.

Thank you to Downeast Coastal Conservancy for maintenance and use of Mowry Beach.

Thank you to Frank Van Riper and Judith Goodman who will once again photo-document the event.

Huge THANK YOU to John McMurray for his insight, knowledge, and talent with fabrication of the steel frame.... for teaching three women how to use power tools!

This year's LAA committee: Jean Bookman, Karen Burke, Marcia Chaffee, Sheryl Denbo, Shanna Wheelock

Press Release:

LUBEC ARTS ALIVE THIRD ANNUAL EVENT

Between July 5 and 8^th Lubec will once again be the setting for a community arts event, encouraging and enlivening the arts in the easternmost town of the lower 48 states.

This year’s community art work, inspired by local artist Jean Bookman, is a kinetic sculpture to be erected in Lubec. The 8 foot long likeness of a herring, will have 25 moveable small fish within it’s stainless steel frame. The public is invited to paint a fish- whimsical, colorful, realistic or otherwise - a tribute to Lubec’s heritage and the herring and sardine commercial industry. Stop by the tent at Flat Iron Corner from 10-3 pm on Tuesday July 5 or Wednesday July 6 to paint a fish. Artist and sculptor John McMurray of Addison is the supporting artist of the project, bringing years of teaching, art making and kinetic sculpture design to Lubec Arts Alive.

On July 8^th everyone is invited to create Art on the Beach, building imaginative forms and sculpture with found objects. This event occurs at Mowry Beach, in back of the High School and also accessible via Pleasant Street, between 10 am and 1 pm. Bring your inspiration, sunscreen, and something to drink.

The 3^rd annual Lubec Arts Alive event is sponsored by Bar Harbor Bank and Trust, local businesses and contributions from local residents. All venues are free and open to all ages. Children under 12 should be accompanied by an adult. Art materials supplied for the “painting of the fish”. Events continue the celebration of Lubec’s Bicentennial.

(written by Karen Burke)

Lubec Arts Alive 2011

Lubec Arts Alive 2011
July 5-8
Lubec, Maine

Check back for details!