Official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

At 5 p.m., just before opening our doors for our Gala Opening Reception, we had an official ribbon cutting ceremony. Pictured above (left to right): Sue Haley, Kim Scott, Gail Flannery, Scott Murray, Frank Winters, Mary Jane Brunelle and Jean Curley Barrett. (Missing are: Laurie Miller and Alice Phalen).

The reception was incredibly festive with bustling activity the entire evening. Thank you to all that came to support us in our new venture!

Gala Opening - Thurs, October 29, 5 - 9 p.m.

The Artists of "Art on Main" are busy preparing for our Gala Opening celebration on Thursday, October 29, 2009 from 5 - 9 p.m. Mary Jane Brunelle, who created our sign, is pictured above with Frank Winters installing it above our main entrance.

Gail Flannery and Jean Curley Barrett are planning the opening festivities complete with sweet and savory gourmet treats, wine, and a free raffle. We're having a ribbon cutting ceremony at 5 p.m. so plan to stop by to cheer us on as we officially open our doors.

Artist Profile: Kimberly Scott

Kimberly Scott studied art at Colgate University and has been working in ceramics for 16 years. First inspired by raku artists on the Greek island of Santorini, she strives to strike a balance between functional and sculptural, believing that an everyday, utilitarian piece can and should be both graceful and beautiful. She works in stoneware and porcelain, high-fired for durability, and also creates decorative works using the raku firing process. She is a member of the Arts League of Lowell (ALL) and has exhibited her works in a number of ALL shows.

Kim states, "Creating a piece of pottery has always seemed a bit magical to me. An amorphous hunk of clay, placed on a spinning wheel, grows and spreads its earthy wings to become an object of beauty. Surely there are mystical forces at work here!

The first time I spun a tiny little blob of clay around on a pottery wheel, I was mesmerized by what seemed an enchanted sleight of hand, able to guide the clay upwards and outwards, giving it form and grace. Little did I know this initial fascination would develop into a full-blown addiction. Now I start with bigger blobs, and push the limits further, and I still take delight in discovering the hidden potential of what the clay and I can do together. It is, in many ways, the simple, joyful satisfaction of making something out of nothing. Magic!"

Our Doors are Open!

We officially opened our doors on Thursday, October 1st, 2009! Pictured above are photographs by Frank J. Winters. Frank is an award-winning photographer who specializes in nature scenes. His work ranges from intimate close ups of delicate flowers to sweeping landscapes filled with light and color. For the past several years, Frank has dedicated himself to documenting the beautiful open spaces and conservation land in Westford, MA.