What makes the Edgartown-based gallery and boutique Kin different from other businesses around town? Lisa Brown, who owns and operates the shop along with her niece Gareth Brown, says what makes Kin unique is that it is solely dedicated to showcasing handcrafted work by its family of artists and artisans. “Gareth and I are individuals,” […]
There’s a little gallery tucked away on Beach Road Extension across from the Black Dog Tavern. And unlike many galleries on the Island, the Miner Family Gallery is open year-round, hosting a revolving display of work by both established and lesser-known artists. Craig Miner opened the gallery last summer after sharing a space on Beach […]
“Saved Views: Past and Present” is the title Leslie Baker chose for her exhibition of landscape paintings at the West Tisbury library. They represent 30-plus years she has lived and painted on the Island. See the paintings and meet the artist at a reception at the library this Saturday, August 11, from 3 to 4:30 […]
An annual event, happening next Wednesday and Thursday, will provide visitors with an opportunity to view a fairly comprehensive selection of work by local artists while also supporting an organization that addresses an urgent need on the Island. “Give Me Shelter: Art Exhibit to Benefit People on Martha’s Vineyard Who Are Homeless” is a two-day […]
Ann Smith, executive director of Featherstone Center for the Arts, and I were speaking about how inexorably art and health are entwined after walking through Featherstone’s new exhibition, “An Abundance of Color.” In fact, when I first entered the large, light, and airy Francine Kelly Gallery, I noticed that my spirits had immediately lifted. As […]