Art Collaborative: SOHO Art Center 2005

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artSPACE@16 is grateful for having the opportunities to contribute to the consultation to establish SOHO Art Center and Washington Studios in Malden, Massachusetts.... More details and images to come, please stay tune.

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Square to Welcome Newest Art Center
By Kirsten Jerch
Published in the Malden Observer, Friday, October 7, 2005

A grand opening ceremony with Mayor Richard Howard, local artists, friends and family will take place at SOHO Art Center located at 15-17 Washington St. on Oct. 13, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

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News from the Mayor's Office about SoHo Art Center Grand Opening

Mayor Richard Howard & the Malden Redevelopment Authority(MRA) announce
the newest addition to their community art initiative

September 27, 2005 (Malden, MA) - - The Malden Redevelopment Authority and the City of Malden announce the opening of Malden’s newest downtown art gallery, the SoHo Art Center. The greater Boston area is known for its fine collection of artisans and artwork and with the opening of the SoHo Art Center, Malden proudly steps forward yet again with another venue for the arts. Located at 15-17 Washington Street in Malden Square, this center is part of the MRA and City of Malden’s ongoing initiative to revitalize, re-energize and refocus on the vitality, diversity and ever-growing population of Malden.

Currently, the artists in residence at the SoHo Art Center span a range from traditional art to new and emerging forms of artistic expression. When visiting the SoHo Art Center, be entertained, educated and challenged by its selection of watercolors, oil paintings, photography, poetry, and artisanal jewelry.

The Grand Opening of the SoHo Art Center will take place on October 13, 2005 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Join Malden Mayor Richard C. Howard, other representatives of Malden’s governmental agencies, local artists, family, and friends for the grand opening ceremony that will take place at 6:30pm.

For additional information on the SoHo Art Center offerings, call 781-254-2904. For additional information on the city’s artist initiative, contact Deborah Burke at 781-397-7000 or 781-324-5720.
Artists in Residence Bios

Elise C. Wilson
A native Maldonian, Elise Wilson, comes home after a seventeen year adventure. After receiving her M.F.A. from Savannah College of Art and Design, she worked for several years as a graphic designer. Coming home renewed her commitment to creating her own fine art. Elise has redirected her focus from portraiture to landscapes. She feels a landscape captures not only the sprit of an individual, but also of society and civilization as a whole. She is a painter by heart, but also works in pastel and charcoal.

Regina Pontes (PhilRich Corp.)
As the old saying goes, once a twin, always a twin and Regina is holding try to a promise made to her late twin brother, Richard regarding his artwork. Richard always said, “I’ll take the present [creating the art], you take the future [bring it forth]”. In presenting Richard’s poetry, his artwork and his music at the SoHo Art Center, Regina hopes to engage others to express themselves through these artistic means as well by specifically dedicating “the poet’s corner” at the SoHo Art Center to live performance readings of poetry and musical events to enlighten the mind, body and spirit of all who partake. Ever the administrator, this endeavor has allowed Regina to finally begin to tap into her own artistic side through photography as a first trial artistic medium. Visit www.affordableartgalleria.com for samples of their works.


Tracey Martensen & Betty Thompson (Trabet Treasures)
Trabet Treasures is a mother/daughter endeavor that specializes in fused glass jewelry (necklaces, earrings, brooches, rings, watches and bracelets) and accessories. Operating out of home-based studios in Gloucester and Medford, Massachusetts, Betty Thompson and Tracey Martensen design one-of-a-kind fused glass and lampwork beads and transform them into unique jewelry pieces. Tracey and Betty are self-taught, having learned through Internet research and reading books on the subject. No two beads are exactly alike, as in both fusing and lampworking, the elements involved when the piece is made can change the appearance of the product. A curiosity that began with stained glass techniques has evolved into an interest in other glass art. The design, firing and assembly process is a shared operation where both women derive satisfaction from creating beautiful one of a kind jewelry pieces that people can wear and enjoy. Visit www.affordableartgalleria.com for samples of their works.

Anita Damron
Anita's expressionistic approach to color and texture combined with an impressionist method of painting, results in exciting primitive style works. Preferring to work with acrylic and oil paint on canvas and wood, she embellishes her art with glass, metal and textiles. Anita's work is influenced by her studies of the great masters and contemporary artists, her Hungarian heritage, her early artistic upbringing and above all her faith. Her paintings have been featured at numerous art galleries, including: General Goods, in Andover and Reading, Massachusetts: Maxima Art Center, in Arlington, Massachusetts; Winchester Art and Frame, in Winchester, Massachusetts; The Front Room Art Gallery, in Londonderry, New Hampshire; and Jane Daniels Gallery, in Watertown, Massachusetts. She paints in her home, and at her studio at SoHo Art Center in Malden, Massachusetts. Visit www.anitadamron.com for samples of Anita’s work.

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An Open Studio Event Of New Work At *Washington Studio
Friday, April 29th, 2005 from 6:30 to 8:30pm
Featuring Work By: Breanne Mahoney, Jennifer Nazzzaro, Dan Pecci and Elise Wilson

* Washington Studio Located At 15-17 Washington Street, Malden, Ma 02148 - * The Opening Of This Art Studio In Malden Square In What Would Otherwise Have Been Vacant Retailspace Under Unique Leasing Agreement With The Malden Redevelopment Authority (MRA). For More Info, please contact: Deborah Burke, Marketing & Communication Director at The Mayor’s Office. Email: dburke@CITYOFMALDEN.ORG