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Inheritance: The Art of Sebastian Ambrus Kiss and Mercedes Lucia Kiss, Father and Daughter in Dialogue.
2024-06-01 - 2024-07-13 | Fivesparks
On view June 1 – July 13, 2024.
INHERITANCE
: the acquisition of a trait from past generations
: a valuable possession that is a common heritage from nature

INHERITANCE is a joint show between Sebastian Ambrus Kiss and Mercedes Lucia Kiss, father and daughter. It is a conversation between their styles, subjects, and stories. The pieces – many being shown to the public for the first time – span oceans and landscapes, figures and fantasies, an immigration and a generation.

For the Kisses, art and architecture distinguish their ancestry. Creative expression was the first communication, the native language. Artistry is the energy coursing through the family tree, and their creations bond the branches.

Caverns of Youth: A live music release from Emma Sullivan, with Erin Sullivan
2024-06-08 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Fivesparks Gallery, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
Acoustic songwriter Emma Sullivan returns home to Harvard for an evening of live music from her debut EP, Caverns of Youth. She shares the stage with her mother and local resident, Erin Ash Sullivan (pictured below), who will share songs from her sophomore album Signposts and Marks.

A 2015-Bromfield graduate, Emma is now based in San Diego, Calif., where her indie folk music is inspired by the rural woods of Massachusetts and the laid back groove of Southern California. Caverns of Youth was recorded in Harvard, at the home of a fellow Bromfield classmate in summer of 2023.
Emma‘s music distinctly blends storytelling elements of folk music with foot-tapping melodies. Often compared to contemporaries like Madison Cunningham, Laura Marling, and Carole King, Emma Sullivan and Erin Ash Sullivan invite you to join them for an intimate evening of song.
This is a donation-based event. For questions, please contact Emma Sullivan at hello@emmafrances.net.

ART RECEPTION - Inheritance: The Art of Sebastian Ambrus Kiss and Mercedes Lucia Kiss, Father and Daughter in Dialogue.
2024-06-09 15:00 - 17:00 | Fivesparks
Art Reception, FREE and open to all. Sunday, June 9, 3-5pm.
INHERITANCE
: the acquisition of a trait from past generations
: a valuable possession that is a common heritage from nature

INHERITANCE is a joint show between Sebastian Ambrus Kiss and Mercedes Lucia Kiss, father and daughter. It is a conversation between their styles, subjects, and stories. The pieces – many being shown to the public for the first time – span oceans and landscapes, figures and fantasies, an immigration and a generation.

For the Kisses, art and architecture distinguish their ancestry. Creative expression was the first communication, the native language. Artistry is the energy coursing through the family tree, and their creations bond the branches.

Private & Semi-Private Music Lessons for Kids
2024-06-10 15:45 - 18:00 | Fivesparks Movement Room, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
Private/Semi-Private lessons are offered to kids 12 yrs and under on recorder, guitar and/or keyboard. Lessons will be scheduled on Mondays or Tuesdays (after other scheduled music courses taught by Steve, generally after 5pm).
These lessons will help young beginners build a strong foundation for more advanced studies on any of these instruments.
Careful listening and musicianship skills are emphasized. Fourth and fifth-grade recorder students will gain a solid foundation that will allow for rapid progress upon selecting band instruments in sixth grade.
Lessons are reasonably-priced and conveniently located in the center of Harvard. The ability to group kids into semi-private lessons offers the opportunity for middle-low income families to participate in quality music education.
Steve Peisch has taught music at several schools, including the New England Conservatory, Deerfield Academy, Lawrence Academy, The Indian Hill Music School (now called the Groton Hill Music Center) the Bromfield School, and Hildreth Elementary School.
Most recently, he has focused on providing excellent and enjoyable music classes for the youngest elementary school age children, having learned from first-hand experience that providing a strong foundation at this level will strengthen the music programs that follow in both middle and high schools.
Peisch is committed to developing curiosity and creativity in young people, to sequencing instruction carefully and in conversation with other music teachers, to broadcasting high expectations in music and other arts classes, and to encouraging music students to make connections with other subject areas.
Peisch’s music is available on his website, http://hundredsrecords.com/index.html, and his recommendations for arts educators can be found on his company’s website, http://www.newdirectionsinartseducation.com/
Contact Peisch at stevepeisch2@gmail.com with questions, pricing information and to register.

2024 Summer Plein Air Artists Group
2024-06-13 14:30 - 17:30, 2024-06-20 14:30 - 17:30, 2024-06-27 14:30 - 17:30, 2024-07-11 14:30 - 17:30, 2024-07-18 14:30 - 17:30 | TBD, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
This program has reached its maximum capacity. We hope you will consider another program at Fivesparks in the future!

Facilitators: Ann Gillespie (agillespieart@gmail.com) and Judy Warner (awarner@charter.net).
Enjoy the rewarding experience of creating art out-of-doors in Harvard! This group will meet weekly for six weeks to paint together in local private and public areas, including some beautiful sites not usually accessible to the public. While plein air is wonderful, it can be daunting and difficult to get out consistently on a solo basis. The commitment to painting with a group can be extremely helpful in “making it happen” and is also fun and rewarding.
All levels are encouraged to participate, from beginner to professional, and artists are welcome to create in the medium of their choice. While this program’s volunteer facilitators are generously donating their time to plan, organize, and manage the series, they won’t be providing actual instruction; all participants are encouraged to share ideas, tips and fellowship.
Donation: $100 for the six sessions. All proceeds to benefit Fivesparks.
Space is limited.
Dates: Thursdays, June 6, 13, 20, & 27; July 11 & 18 (rain dates Friday of same week, or resheduled as warranted; no session week of July 4th)
Time: 2:30-5:30pm
Registrants will receive tips for plein air and the schedule with locations, in advance of the sessions.

Private Event
2024-06-14 09:00 - 16:00 | Fivesparks Gallery, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
The Gallery will be closed today for a PRIVATE EVENT.

Drawing Lessons by the Green: All Levels
2024-06-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-28 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-12 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-26 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Fivesparks Cove, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
Come have fun drawing with us at Fivesparks in Harvard’s town center. Enjoy the camaraderie of other drawing enthusiasts while learning and growing your art at your own pace, thoughtfully guided by award-winning professional artist and art educator, Mara Levin.
Beginners will start with traditional basic drawing lessons, while more advanced artists can work on projects in progress from home or begin new works inspired by Mara’s demonstrations and samples in graphite, charcoal, conte crayon, pastel, markers, ink wash, etc.
We will cover basic shapes, light, shadows, and shading. We will talk about perspective, texture, composition, focal points, thumbnail drawings, and more. Mara will bring a tablet so we can look at drawings by great artists for information and inspiration. Realistic and abstract drawings will both be encouraged and all subject matter is allowed.
Students are responsible for bringing all their own references (such as photographs), materials, and supplies.
REGISTER BELOW.
Questions for Mara: info@maralevin.com
Please bring the following supplies to the first class (Amazon examples shown).
Drawing pad or loose sheets Strathmore 400 series Medium Drawing Spiral Paper Pad 11×14 24 Sheets or other size(s)
A few basic drawing pencils HB – 6B or pencil leads in holders, such as:  Faber-Castell Graphite Sketch Pencil Set – 6 Graphite Pencils (2H, HB, B, 2B, 4B, 6B)
OR, buy HB, 2B, 4B, 6B pencils or leads and holders separately (these will be shown in the first class)
Knife or sharpener for pencils
Kneaded Eraser
A drawing board with clip is very handy, but not required. Make sure the board is big enough to hold your pad. Example: ALVIN Artist Sketch Board with Cutout Handle 15″ x 16″ Model SB1516 – Portable Drawing Board
Tuition: $200 for ten 2-hour sessions

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7th Annual Harvard Music Festival
2024-06-16 - 2024-06-23 | Fivesparks
THE HARVARD MUSIC FESTIVAL
The Harvard Music Festival is a weeklong summer chamber music festival in historic Harvard, Massachusetts, with many events open to the public. Participating professionally-bound musicians work together in their small ensembles with daily coaching. Mentored by coaches who are renowned musicians and teachers, groups work to shape their music in the rehearsals, coachings and masterclasses, culminating in concerts for the community in local venues.

Canceled: Painting with Wool - Hot Air Balloons
2024-06-18 18:30 - 20:00 | Fivesparks Cove, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
Painting with Wool – Hot Air Balloons
Join fiber artist Rachel Benson to learn the basics of the unique skill of ‘painting’ with wool. In this class you will learn needle felting techniques while creating an airy landscape featuring hot air balloons.
When: Tuesday, June 18th. 6:30-8pm
Who: Adults and teens. Kids 9-12 years can attend with a parent/caregiver.
How Much: $30per person. Add $6 if you’d like an embroidery hoop to display your finished piece.
Sign-up: Click here to sign up with Rachel.

Harvard Music Festival Celebration Concert
2024-06-22 19:30 - 21:30 | Unitarian Universalist Church, 9 Ayer Road, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States

Make Your Own Mosaic Garden Stepping Stone, 2-Day Workshop!
2024-06-26 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-06-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Fivesparks Cove, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
Garden mosaic stepping stones:
Make your own beautiful, light-catching stepping stone with glass and other materials. The process is simple and fun, and the results will cheer your outdoor space. You can place your stepping stone outside in a day or so, and leave it outside all year. It will be tough enough to walk on too. And once you know how, you can make more of your own stepping stones to go with it.
All materials and instructions will be supplied, and you can take home extra glass pieces if you want to make more of these later!
Wear something you won’t mind getting messy, such as an old t-shirt and jeans.
Instructor Susan Altman has been making mosaics for 25 years and loves sharing them with the world.
When: This is a 2-day workshop! Wednesday, June 26 (10am-2pm) and Thursday, June 27 (10am-12pm)
Where: Fivesparks Cove
Who: This class is for adults, and teens (ages 13+).
How much: $75

Author Event & Book Release: Helen Batchelder - 'Up on End and Spinning'
2024-06-29 16:00 - 18:00 | Fivesparks
Come enjoy a late afternoon treat at Fivesparks! Tasteful goodies, iced teas, and a book reading — who could ask for more?
Author Helen Batchelder is a lifetime resident of Harvard, Massachusetts, recently “removed” to southwest of Worcester.
This event heralds the release of her novel, Up on End and Spinning, diving into the breadth of effects families have on our later relationships as experienced by Sarah Hartford, daughter of Margaret, famous poet and activist.
Batchelder explores psychology, philosophy, gendered perceptions, and New England culture in the last 25 years of the 20th century. It’s not dystopian, science fiction, or action adventure. It’s literary fiction with a touch of mystery, a story of loss and regret, rage and change, love and persistence — and learning to believe in oneself.
Segments of the book will be read, allowing for audience discussion.
Batchelder has served as an historian, lecturer, lay sermon writer, teacher, and more. She is a poet, song writer, and vocalist.
The book will be available for purchase, and is available through Amazon.
FREE and open to the public.

LAST WEEK TO VIEW - Inheritance: The Art of Sebastian Ambrus Kiss and Mercedes Lucia Kiss, Father and Daughter in Dialogue.
2024-07-06 - 2024-07-13 | Fivesparks
This is the last week to view this exhibit.
On view through July 13, 2024.
INHERITANCE
: the acquisition of a trait from past generations
: a valuable possession that is a common heritage from nature

INHERITANCE is a joint show between Sebastian Ambrus Kiss and Mercedes Lucia Kiss, father and daughter. It is a conversation between their styles, subjects, and stories. The pieces – many being shown to the public for the first time – span oceans and landscapes, figures and fantasies, an immigration and a generation.

For the Kisses, art and architecture distinguish their ancestry. Creative expression was the first communication, the native language. Artistry is the energy coursing through the family tree, and their creations bond the branches.

Into the Garden Felting Mini 'Camp'
2024-07-09 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-10 10:00 - 15:00 | Fivesparks Cove, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
July 9th and 10th, 1000:am-3:00pm
In this two day mini camp we will create a variety of fun felted items that can all be combined together to create a magical garden inspired sculptural scene.
Join for one or both days, just mornings or just afternoons.
Ages: 10-16
Mornings 10:00-12:15pm: Mushroom Gardens
Afternoons 12:45-3:00pm: Bees, Butterflies & Snails
All levels welcome and all materials provided. For more info or to save your spot click here:
$90-$180 depending on desired attendance.

LAST DAY TO VIEW - Inheritance: The Art of Sebastian Ambrus Kiss and Mercedes Lucia Kiss, Father and Daughter in Dialogue.
2024-07-13 | Fivesparks
July 13, 2024 is the last day to view this exhibit.
INHERITANCE
: the acquisition of a trait from past generations
: a valuable possession that is a common heritage from nature

INHERITANCE is a joint show between Sebastian Ambrus Kiss and Mercedes Lucia Kiss, father and daughter. It is a conversation between their styles, subjects, and stories. The pieces – many being shown to the public for the first time – span oceans and landscapes, figures and fantasies, an immigration and a generation.

For the Kisses, art and architecture distinguish their ancestry. Creative expression was the first communication, the native language. Artistry is the energy coursing through the family tree, and their creations bond the branches.

In Awe of Nature: Two Artistic Perspectives
2024-07-20 - 2024-09-04 | Fivesparks
Stéphanie Elkort and Judith Stein
On view July 20 – September 4, 2024.
“When you take a flower in your hand and really look at it, it’s your world for a moment. I want to give that world to someone else.” Georgia O’Keefe
Enchanted by the beauty and intricacies of flowers and foliage, Stéphanie and Judith embarked on a joint project of creating photographs and monoprints that were coordinated in some artistic way – shapes, colors, rhythms, or textures. Their collaboration sparked their creativity and fueled their productivity. Their hope is that viewers will be intrigued by the fine details, the subtle and muted color palettes, and the varied textures embedded in these works. Their goal is to engage viewers, bring them closer to their creative processes, and share their love and appreciation of nature’s beauty.
Judith’s botanical monoprints were created by spreading thin layers of acrylic paint on a gelli-plate and applying a variety of dried leaves, feathers, and petals. Then paper is put on top, pressed, and peeled off to create each monoprint. The prints are all on acid-free Japanese rice, mulberry and tea bag papers.
Stéphanie’s digital photographs tend toward hyperrealism and minimalism. Usually shot with her favorite macro lens, her giclée prints are rendered as matte images on fine art paper with a subtle texture, often leading viewers to ask if they are paintings.

Forest to Farm Felting Mini 'Camp'
2024-07-24 10:00 - 15:00 | Fivesparks Cove, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
July 23rd & 24th, 10:00am-3:00pm
In this two day mini camp we will create a variety of fun felted creatures inspired by the farm and the forest.
Join for one or both days, just mornings or just afternoons.
Mornings 10:00am-12:15pm: Forest animals Skunk and Fox
Afternoons 12:45-3:00pm: Farm animals Cow and Chicken
For more info or to save your spot click here:
$90-$180 depending on desired attendance.

ART RECEPTION - In Awe of Nature: Two Artistic Perspectives
2024-07-28 15:00 - 17:00 | Fivesparks
Stéphanie Elkort and Judith Stein

ART RECEPTION: Sunday, July 28th. 3:00-5:00pm.
All are welcome to meet the artists and celebrate the opening of our new exhibit.
“When you take a flower in your hand and really look at it, it’s your world for a moment. I want to give that world to someone else.” Georgia O’Keefe
Enchanted by the beauty and intricacies of flowers and foliage, Stéphanie and Judith embarked on a joint project of creating photographs and monoprints that were coordinated in some artistic way – shapes, colors, rhythms, or textures. Their collaboration sparked their creativity and fueled their productivity. Their hope is that viewers will be intrigued by the fine details, the subtle and muted color palettes, and the varied textures embedded in these works. Their goal is to engage viewers, bring them closer to their creative processes, and share their love and appreciation of nature’s beauty.
Judith’s botanical monoprints were created by spreading thin layers of acrylic paint on a gelli-plate and applying a variety of dried leaves, feathers, and petals. Then paper is put on top, pressed, and peeled off to create each monoprint. The prints are all on acid-free Japanese rice, mulberry and tea bag papers.
Stéphanie’s digital photographs tend toward hyperrealism and minimalism. Usually shot with her favorite macro lens, her giclée prints are rendered as matte images on fine art paper with a subtle texture, often leading viewers to ask if they are paintings.
