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SUMMARY:Marks of Distinction - National Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Central Mass Pastels Society (CMPS)  \nOn view September 10 – October 4\, 2024.  \nPublic Reception & Awards Ceremony Saturday\, September 21. 2:00-4:00pm. Open to all. 
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/marks-of-distinction-national-exhibition/
LOCATION:Fivesparks
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ORGANIZER;CN="AnaMaria Nanra":MAILTO:fivesparkseventsandvolunteers@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:LAST WEEK TO VIEW: Marks of Distinction - National Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Central Mass Pastels Society (CMPS)  \nOn view September 10 – October 4\, 2024. 
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/last-week-to-view-marks-of-distinction-national-exhibition/
LOCATION:Fivesparks
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ORGANIZER;CN="AnaMaria Nanra":MAILTO:fivesparkseventsandvolunteers@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Author Event\, Anna Von Mertens - Attention is Discovery: The Life and Legacy of Astronomer Henrietta Leavitt
DESCRIPTION:Visual artist and author Anna Von Mertens will talk about her book Attention Is Discovery:\nThe Life and Legacy of Astronomer Henrietta Leavitt (to be released September 17th by the\nMIT Press)\, which tells the fascinating story of the underrecognized woman whose\ndiscovery founded modern cosmology. \nCelebrating the path that led to that discovery\, the book is highly visual in nature. As part of her talk\, Von Mertens will show details of the photographic glass plates of that night sky that Leavitt studied to make her discovery; historic photos of the group of women\, now known as the Harvard Computers\, who worked at the Harvard College Observatory at the turn of the 20th century—women who chose not to marry or have children and instead chose to be dedicated to their astronomical work and to each other; and art that the artist made in response to Leavitt’s legacy that engages close looking. One of these artworks is a diptych of two hand-stitched quilts: the\nfirst shows the stars above the place of Leavitt’s birth on the day of her birth; the second\nshowing the stars on the day of her death above Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, where she spent her life looking. \nBook event is free\, and open to all. 
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/author-event-anna-von-mertens-attention-is-discovery-the-life-and-legacy-of-astronomer-henrietta-leavitt/
LOCATION:Fivesparks Gallery\, 7 Fairbank Street\, Harvard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:speaking
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SUMMARY:LAST DAY TO VIEW: Marks of Distinction - National Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Central Mass Pastels Society (CMPS) \nOctober 4\, 2024 is the last day to view this exhibit. 
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/last-day-to-view-marks-of-distinction-national-exhibition/
LOCATION:Fivesparks
CATEGORIES:exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="AnaMaria Nanra":MAILTO:fivesparkseventsandvolunteers@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Drawing Lessons by the Green: All Levels - Fall Session
DESCRIPTION:Drawing Lessons by the Green – All Levels\, Fall Session \nCome have fun drawing with us at Fivesparks in Harvard’s town center! Enjoy the camaraderie of other drawing enthusiasts in a supportive environment while learning and growing your art at your own pace\, thoughtfully guided by professional artist and art educator\, Mara Levin. \nBeginners 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 a variety of drawing mediums\, beginning with graphite. \nWe will cover basic shapes\, light\, shadows\, and shading. We will talk about perspective\, texture\, composition\, focal points\, gesture\, thumbnail drawings\, and much 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 printed or digital photographs)\, materials\, and supplies. \nA highlight of each session is our group critique\, where everyone joins in to share feedback and support each other’s artistic journeys. This collaborative and encouraging environment helps students grow and gain confidence in their work.\n___________________ \nMara’s Art Workshops and Classes: Cultivating Creativity and Expression \nMara Levin\, BFA (Painting) is a current member of Oil Painters of America. She has been a skilled professional fine artist\, commercial artist\, and illustrator (hand and digital) since 1979. Her recent art exhibits include the 57th Annual Members’ Spring Art Exhibit\, Leominster\, MA where her paintings won the President’s Award for “The Potato Chip Wars: Skirmish” and three other prizes. \nMara has been inspiring students through art education since the 1975-1976 school year at Boston Technical High School\, where she taught a range of art subjects\, including Art I\, Art II\, Commercial Art\, and Mechanical Drafting. Her high school students achieved notable awards\, such as the Gold Key Award\, Boston Globe Scholastic Art Awards\, and prizes in the New York Stock Exchange Poster Competition. \nOver the years\, Mara has taught high school art\, private lessons\, adult education\, after-school classes\, and workshops in various locations including Boston\, Framingham\, Holliston\, Ashland\, Natick\, Sherborn\, Bolton\, Marlborough\, Bellingham\, and Harvard. She has covered a diverse range of subjects\, including Drawing\, Painting\, Silkscreen Printing\, and Calligraphy. \nMara’s approach to teaching emphasizes creativity\, technical skills\, and a deep appreciation for art’s role in expressing personal and societal issues. She brings decades of experience and a passion for art to each of her classes\, fostering an environment where students can develop their skills and explore their artistic potential.\n___________________ \nQuestions for Mara\, write to info@maralevin.com \nThe class supplies list is available here. For the first class\, please bring the supplies listed in GREEN under the heading\, “Basic Supplies for Drawing with Graphite”. Under each green heading you will find a link to that supply on Amazon. If you already have equivalent supplies\, you may bring them instead of buying new. At the bottom of my web page is a list of alternate supply stockists with links\, if you prefer them. \nTuition: $200 for ten 2-hour sessions \nClass dates:\nSep. 6\, 13\, 20\, 27\nOct. 4\, 18\, 25\nNov. 1\, 8\, 22
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/drawing-lessons-by-the-green-all-levels-fall-session/2024-10-04/
LOCATION:Fivesparks Cove
CATEGORIES:art
ORGANIZER;CN="Mara Levin":MAILTO:info@maralevin.com
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