Pop Up Gallery

THANK YOU FOR A FABULOUS SUMMER AT THE POP UP!

As of August 29, 2014 we closed the doors to our little seasonal gallery while we consider where else we will “pop up”. In the meantime, we four artists are still “doing our thing” …. painting up a storm in our studios at NUarts, 311 North St., Pittsfield and of course we always welcome visitors.

Our website (popupunionst.wordpress.com) and our Facebook page (PopUp on Union Street) have all the details and contact info about all of the artists.

PoP Up Gallery on Union Street – PRESS RELEASE
Pittsfield, Mass., June 20, 2014 -– Union Street in downtown Pittsfield is experiencing a mini-renaissance of its own, coming alive with a new gallery. Four artists from the NUarts Studios at 311 North Street have taken over 25 Union Street and have converted it into a seasonal “POP UP Gallery,” a temporary site to serve summertime visitors to the Upstreet Pittsfield Cultural District.
Berkshire artists Marguerite Bride, Debbie Carter, Joanie Ciolfi and Scott Taylor have filled the intimate gallery space with a selection of original watercolors, oils, mixed media and acrylics, in addition to a wide selection of prints and cards. The four will be staffing the gallery throughout the summer, and potentially beyond.

The arts have played a critical role in the revitalization of downtown Pittsfield. But with the departure of Mary’s Carrot Cake –and Gallery 25 along with it–, and the untimely closure of Wild Sage, the “cultural corner” of the short street was lacking a destination to complement Barrington Stage, which is across Union Street from the new POP UP Gallery. So, the artists banded together to organize and staff the new gallery. Even with the closure of other galleries in town this past year, Pittsfield is still a “happening place” and four artists wanted to make sure no one forgot that
Acknowledging the importance of the theater-going crowd, POP UP Gallery will have hours that are compatible with and convenient to Barrington Stage’s main-stage performances.
Although already serving clients and arts followers, an official grand opening with all four artists will be held on Saturday, July 5, with an open house during the day and reception from 6-8 pm. The gallery will also be open at other times by chance and by appointment with any of the artists.

Celebrations Gallery –  BIG Works: Garden Treasures. Meet the Artists  Reception May 31 from 5-8 pm.  This is an exciting and eclectic gallery with something for everyone. Located at 330 Pomfret St, Pomfret Center, Connecticut. Visit Celebrationsshoppes.com for more info. Exhibit runs May 31 – July 13. Besides the 3 pieces I have in this exhibit, I also have 16 other pieces hanging throughout the gallery.

Wickford Art Festival – Friday and Saturday, July 12-13 in beautiful downtown Wickford, Rhode Island. This is a fine art juried art festival featuring mostly original works (with some limited edition reproductions). I’ll be showing lots of  seacoast scenes, lighthouses and New England in general. The streets of this charming coastal village are lined with art for the two days…one of the oldest shows in New England. It was an honor to be juried in. The show is open on Sat 10 am – 6 pm, and Sunday 10 am – 5 pm. See www.wickfordart.org for artist previews and more information.

Church on the Hill Art Show – Friday and Saturday, July 26-27, in Lilac Park in downtown Lenox, Massachusetts. This is a very popular juried fine art and craft show that I often participate in. I plan to be exhibiting plenty of Berkshire and New England paintings, reproductions and fine art note cards. The show hours are Sat 10 am – 5 pm, and Sun 10 am – 4 pm.

Additionally you can always catch my paintings, reproductions and cards at the following:

Red Lion Inn Gift Shop, Stockbridge, MA
Hancock Shaker Village Gift Shop, Pittsfield, MA
Lenox Print and Mercantile, 11 Housatonic Street, Lenox, MA
PhDesign, 141 North Street, Pittsfield, MA
St. Francis Gallery, Pleasant Street, South Lee, MA

On the first Friday of each month during Pittsfield’s First Fridays Arts Walk in downtown Pittsfield, my studio is open to the public 5-8 pm. Studio is located at 311 North Street, Pittsfield, MA.

Ready for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, Graduation, Spring Celebrations, Weddings!

I just delivered a lovely new selection of fine art reproductions to

Lenox Print and Mercantile, 11 Housatonic Street, Lenox, MA
PhDesign, 141 North Street, Pittsfield, MA
St. Francis Gallery, Pleasant Street, South Lee, MA

 These images are a little different…they include the mats and are ALL CUT to STANDARD SIZES….so if you are looking for a quick gift with an easy framing solution, come take a look. Available in two of the most popular standard sizes, each venue has a variety of images to select from….many are scenes from my “Local Color” series, plus some generic spring images from more recent paintings.

If you don’t find just the one you would like, you can order your image directly from me and get the same deal (with standard size mat).

Those matted to 16″ x 20″ are $100; those matted to  11″ x 14″ are $75.  Ready for you to purchase your own standard frame anywhere you choose.

The Artful Mind 2014

MARGUERITE BRIDE
Watercolors     

     Marguerite Bride has spent the long cold winter preparing for summer shows, stretching her scope of subjects and venturing from her comfort zone a bit. Mostly known for house portraits and scenes with multiple structures, Bride has also been painting nature scenes, swamps and wetlands, and seascapes.  These new paintings will be “officially” displayed at summer shows and galleries in Lenox, Wickford RI, Marblehead, MA and Pomfret CT, but you can always catch a sneak preview in her studio.

     A series of new paintings were recently delivered to Celebrations Gallery in Pomfret, Connecticut for their spring exhibit.  Included are sunlit country lanes, old grist mills, some downtown village scenes and some musical subjects.

Country Lane

     Bride is always happy to consider commission work. A subject she particularly enjoys is painting house portraits, and has now done nearly 150 homes locally, nationally and some in Europe. Commissioning a piece is much easier than most people imagine. Check out Bride’s website for more information, or contact the artist directly.

     Bride invites visitors to her studio at NU Arts Studios, 311 North Street, Pittsfield during “open studios” on each first Friday of the month, held in conjunction with Pittsfield’s First Fridays Artswalk from 5-8 pm.  At the NU Arts Studios you will see up to 18 different artists who welcome the public to see their working spaces and meet with the artists.

Marguerite Bride, NUarts Studios, 311 North Street, Pittsfield, Studio #5, by appointment only. Call 413-442-7718, or 413-841-1659 (cell); website: margebride-paintings.com, email: margebride@aol.com. Facebook: Marguerite Bride Watercolors.

MADE IN AMERICA is the theme for the Pittsfield Parade for 2014. The poster, which I have been working on for the past 2 months was unveiled today. Each item on the poster is actually an individual painting. This poster was great fun researching and creating.  Get yours for a $25 donation to benefit the parade. Visit www.pittsfieldparade.com  for details on obtaining your poster.

Wicked exciting news – I delivered many new paintings to Celebrations Gallery in Pomfret, CT this past week.  But that is not all….my contract has been renewed and the gallery will be exhibiting my works for another 6 months! If you are in the southeastern New England area, please stop by. This place holds such a wealth of treasures….you will NOT be disappointed.   Here are some of my new pieces now on display at Celebrations.

Tuscan Moon	Country Lane	Flag Day in Adams, MA
Old Grist Mill	Sideman’s-Song	The Joy of Sax
Montreal-History-Museum	Ice-Cream-Cafe-Montreal	Gelato-Cafe-Montreal
Perry-Market, Newport, RI	Hancock-Farmer-in-Spring	River Reflection
Lenox Flats	Berkshire Gardens I

MARGUERITE BRIDE
Watercolors

      Often winter months in the Berkshires are the busiest time for artists who are preparing for the next show season, which always seems to arrive in a hurry. With plans to exhibit new and exciting material, painters view this creative period with great excitement and anticipation. At least that’s how watercolorist Marguerite Bride feels about it.

     During these “quiet” months, Bride also gives watercolor technique lessons in her studio on North Street, Pittsfield. Visit her website for more details about commissioning a painting, purchasing a painting or fine art reproduction lessons and updated exhibit information; or contact the artist directly.

     Over the years Bride has painted many scenes from vacations, special occasions, and favorite settings…all from clients’ own photos.  These have included  scenes from romantic wedding settings and honeymoon trips, Tuscan villas, vistas from fabulous hikes,  exciting canoe trips, scenes from family vacations and reunions, “once in a life-time” adventures, and more.

     Commissions for vacation and house portraits are welcome at any time. It’s not too soon to think about 2014 holiday gift giving…take photos now if you want a stunning winter scene in the Berkshires.

     Marguerite Bride will be meeting visitors in her studio during Pittsfield’s First Fridays Artswalks, held on the first Friday of each month. The artists at the NUarts Studios open their studios and welcome visitors to come and see the largest group of working artists under one roof in the Berkshires. 

 Marguerite Bride, NUarts Studios, Studio 9, 311 North Street, Pittsfield, Studio #5, by appointment only. Call 413-442-7718, or 413-841-1659 (cell); website: margebride-paintings.com, email: margebride@aol.com.

Here is one of my entries for the 10×10 RAP Party. What an amazing deal…$25 admission guarantees that you will go home with an original piece of art. So much fun!  I just love this old building. This painting is small….just 8″ x 8″ framed in a 10″ x 10″ frame. Could be yours for $25…but you have to be there!

Old Athenaeum, Pittsfield

During November, 2013, many of my original works will be on display at this delightful venue in Salisbury, Connecticut. Besides 19 framed paintings on the walls, there are also 50 different fine art reproductions in bins plus many holiday ornaments  depicting Christmas on Park Square all available for purchase. But lets face it, the main reason to go to Chaiwalla is not for the art, it is for Mary’s outrageous Tomato Pie and a pot of her delicious tea!

Visit the teahouse at 1 Main St, Salisbury, CT.

Here are a few images I took shortly after hanging.

     As of September, 2013 I became a member of the Celebrations Gallery in Pomfret, Conneticut. They currently carry 17 of my original paintings. Celebrations is no ordinary art gallery…it is a delightful large old Victorian house, beautifully designed and and carries so many wonderful items mostly made by  regional artists and incredibly gifted craftspeople (about 40!). Celebrations is located in a beautiful area of Connecticut and I feel very honored that I was invited to be a part of their family.  Please give their website a visit: www.celebrationsshoppes.com.  Also visit their page on facebook and check out the various events….better yet, visit them in person…it is so worth the drive. I will be there for the opening reception for their Small Treasures exhibit next month…but more on that later!

Here are the pieces of mine they currently carry. These will change periodically…in fact I will be delivering some new winter scenes to them soon.