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SUMMARY:Author Event in partnership with Harvard's Climate Initiative: Rich Marcello - The Means of Keeping
DESCRIPTION:Fivesparks and Harvard’s Climate Initiative present a book talk with local author Rich Marcello about his 6th novel The Means of Keeping. \nThe Means of Keeping is a profound exploration of grief\, friendship\, and the indelible impact of climate change on personal and global scales. Set in a near-future America\, the novel follows Tereza Allard and David Luca\, two lifelong friends in their forties shattered by a climate crisis-induced tragedy that claims the lives of their families. The evolving dynamics between these characters against the pressing issue of climate change provide a rich narrative ground\, exploring the intersections of personal loss\, love\, renewal\, environmental activism\, and the search for meaning in a world on the brink of unrepairable catastrophe. \nWith a narrative style that blends the introspective depth of Kazuo Ishiguro’s works with the environmental consciousness of Barbara Kingsolver\, The Means of Keeping is aimed at readers who appreciate books that not only tell a compelling story but also reflect on the larger issues facing humanity today. With haunting prose and evocative imagery\, the novel challenges us to imagine a future where love\, resilience\, community\, and the fervent desire to protect our planet become the means to reclaim our shared humanity. May our children inherit not only a healthier planet but also an indomitable spirit to prevail against all odds. \nYou can purchase a copy of the book NOW at Fivesparks.  Read it ahead of the event to allow for a richer conversation with Rich about the story and his writing process. A portion of the sales for books purchased at Fivesparks will be generously donated  back to us in support of our programs.  \nSunday\, November 3rd\, 4pm. Free and open to all. 
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/author-event-in-partnership-with-the-harvard-climate-initiative-rich-marcello-the-means-of-keeping/
LOCATION:Fivesparks Gallery\, 7 Fairbank Street\, Harvard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:speaking
ORGANIZER;CN="AnaMaria Nanra":MAILTO:fivesparkseventsandvolunteers@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:LAST WEEK TO VIEW: Over\, Under and Through the Warp : The Art of Tapestry Weaving
DESCRIPTION: This is the last week to view this exhibit.  \nOver Under and Through the Warp : The Art of Tapestry Weaving showcases the variety of techniques\, imagery\, materials and design processes involved in creating handwoven tapestries.  The goal of this exhibit is not only to showcase beautiful\, thought-provoking tapestries and the amazing talent of TWINE members but to also expand the viewer’s understanding and appreciation of this unique art form. \nTapestry Weavers in New England ( TWINE )\, founded in 1991\, is a professional organization of 60+ contemporary tapestry weavers. It is an inclusive member-run organization dedicated to promoting the fine art of handwoven contemporary tapestry and educating the public about the history and techniques involved. Exhibitions\, retreats\, workshops and supporting one another are key to our mission. 
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/last-week-to-view-over-under-and-through-the-warp-the-art-of-tapestry-weaving/
LOCATION:Fivesparks
CATEGORIES:exhibit
ORGANIZER;CN="AnaMaria Nanra":MAILTO:fivesparkseventsandvolunteers@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T170000
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SUMMARY:ART RECEPTION: Over\, Under and Through the Warp : The Art of Tapestry Weaving
DESCRIPTION:Exhibit on view October 12 – November 9\, 2024 \nTODAY Art Reception (open to all) Sunday\, October 20\, 3-5pm. \nOver Under and Through the Warp : The Art of Tapestry Weaving showcases the variety of techniques\, imagery\, materials and design processes involved in creating handwoven tapestries.  The goal of this exhibit is not only to showcase beautiful\, thought-provoking tapestries and the amazing talent of TWINE members but to also expand the viewer’s understanding and appreciation of this unique art form. \nTapestry Weavers in New England ( TWINE )\, founded in 1991\, is a professional organization of 60+ contemporary tapestry weavers. It is an inclusive member-run organization dedicated to promoting the fine art of handwoven contemporary tapestry and educating the public about the history and techniques involved. Exhibitions\, retreats\, workshops and supporting one another are key to our mission. 
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/art-reception-over-under-and-through-the-warp-the-art-of-tapestry-weaving/
LOCATION:Fivesparks
CATEGORIES:exhibit
ORGANIZER;CN="AnaMaria Nanra":MAILTO:fivesparkseventsandvolunteers@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241110
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SUMMARY:Over\, Under and Through the Warp : The Art of Tapestry Weaving
DESCRIPTION:Exhibit on view October 12 – November 9\, 2024 \nArt Reception (open to all) Sunday\, October 20\, 3-5pm. \nOver Under and Through the Warp : The Art of Tapestry Weaving showcases the variety of techniques\, imagery\, materials and design processes involved in creating handwoven tapestries.  The goal of this exhibit is not only to showcase beautiful\, thought-provoking tapestries and the amazing talent of TWINE members but to also expand the viewer’s understanding and appreciation of this unique art form. \nTapestry Weavers in New England ( TWINE )\, founded in 1991\, is a professional organization of 60+ contemporary tapestry weavers. It is an inclusive member-run organization dedicated to promoting the fine art of handwoven contemporary tapestry and educating the public about the history and techniques involved. Exhibitions\, retreats\, workshops and supporting one another are key to our mission. 
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/over-under-and-through-the-warp-the-art-of-tapestry-weaving/
LOCATION:Fivesparks
CATEGORIES:exhibit
ORGANIZER;CN="AnaMaria Nanra":MAILTO:fivesparkseventsandvolunteers@gmail.com
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241005
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241004
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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
CATEGORIES:exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="AnaMaria Nanra":MAILTO:fivesparkseventsandvolunteers@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T140000
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SUMMARY:ART RECEPTION & AWARDS CEREMONY: 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/art-reception-awards-ceremony-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T120000
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SUMMARY:Marks of Distinction - National Exhibition: Pastels Talk and Gallery Tour
DESCRIPTION:This intimate discussion about the art of pastels and a tour of the current exhibition will be presented by the President of the Central Mass Pastels Society (CMPS)\, Jane Robbins. Free to all. 
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/marks-of-distinction-national-exhibition-pastels-talk-and-gallery-tour/
LOCATION:Fivesparks
CATEGORIES:exhibit,speaking
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ORGANIZER;CN="AnaMaria Nanra":MAILTO:fivesparkseventsandvolunteers@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241005
DTSTAMP:20260503T052012
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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
CATEGORIES:exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="AnaMaria Nanra":MAILTO:fivesparkseventsandvolunteers@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240904
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240905
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SUMMARY:LAST DAY TO VIEW - In Awe of Nature: Two Artistic Perspectives
DESCRIPTION:Stéphanie Elkort and Judith Stein \nLast day to view September 4th\, 2024.  \n“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 \nEnchanted 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.  \nJudith’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.  \nStéphanie’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.  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/last-day-to-view-in-awe-of-nature-two-artistic-perspectives/
LOCATION:Fivesparks
CATEGORIES:exhibit
ORGANIZER;CN="AnaMaria Nanra":MAILTO:fivesparkseventsandvolunteers@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240829
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240905
DTSTAMP:20260503T052012
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SUMMARY:LAST WEEK TO VIEW - In Awe of Nature: Two Artistic Perspectives
DESCRIPTION:Stéphanie Elkort and Judith Stein \nThis is the last week to view this exhibit. The last day to view is THURSDAY\, September 5th\, 2024.  \n“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 \nEnchanted 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.  \nJudith’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.  \nStéphanie’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.  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/last-week-to-view-in-awe-of-nature-two-artistic-perspectives/
LOCATION:Fivesparks
CATEGORIES:exhibit
ORGANIZER;CN="AnaMaria Nanra":MAILTO:fivesparkseventsandvolunteers@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240728T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240728T170000
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SUMMARY:ART RECEPTION - In Awe of Nature: Two Artistic Perspectives
DESCRIPTION:Stéphanie Elkort and Judith Stein \n  \nART RECEPTION: Sunday\, July 28th. 3:00-5:00pm.  \nAll are welcome to meet the artists and celebrate the opening of our new exhibit. \n“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 \nEnchanted 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.  \nJudith’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.  \nStéphanie’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.  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/art-reception-in-awe-of-nature-two-artistic-perspectives/
LOCATION:Fivesparks
CATEGORIES:exhibit
ORGANIZER;CN="AnaMaria Nanra":MAILTO:fivesparkseventsandvolunteers@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240720
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240905
DTSTAMP:20260503T052012
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SUMMARY:In Awe of Nature: Two Artistic Perspectives
DESCRIPTION:Stéphanie Elkort and Judith Stein \nOn view July 20 – September 4\, 2024.  \n“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 \nEnchanted 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.  \nJudith’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.  \nStéphanie’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.  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/in-awe-of-nature-two-artistic-perspectives/
LOCATION:Fivesparks
CATEGORIES:exhibit
ORGANIZER;CN="AnaMaria Nanra":MAILTO:fivesparkseventsandvolunteers@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240614T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240614T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T052012
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SUMMARY:Private Event
DESCRIPTION:The Gallery will be closed today for a PRIVATE EVENT. 
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/private-rental-3/
LOCATION:Fivesparks Gallery\, 7 Fairbank Street\, Harvard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="AnaMaria Nanra":MAILTO:fivesparkseventsandvolunteers@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240406
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240526
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SUMMARY:Exhibit: Natural Inspirations - Paintings by Barry Van Dusen
DESCRIPTION:On View:  April 6 – May 25  \nPublic Reception:  Sunday\, April 14\, from 3-5pm \nBarry Van Dusen is an internationally recognized artist living in central Massachusetts. Barry has illustrated many publications for the Massachusetts Audubon Society\, and his bird illustrations have appeared in books published by the American Birding Association\, HarperCollins\, Princeton University Press and Cornell University (Comstock). His book FINDING SANCTUARY was published by Mass Audubon in 2020.  \nThis exhibition showcases his watercolor paintings of New England birds\, wildflowers\, insects and other animals.  You’ll find New England landscapes here too and a special group of paintings from his travels around the world. Some of these pictures were painted on location\, while others were created in the studio.  Related ‘mini-exhibition’ feature his field sketches and book illustrations\, and a special selection of pictures by some of his European colleagues. \n150 of Barry’s watercolors and field sketches are included in a new book\, “A Year of Birds: Writings on Birds from the Journal of Henry David Thoreau“\, available from the Thoreau Society. \n\nDrawing & Painting\nNature Workshop\nwith Barry Van Dusen \nSaturday\, April 27: 10am-4pm \nIllustrated Talk: The Making of a Field Artist\n\nwith Barry Van Dusen \nSaturday\, May 18: 4-5pm
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/exhibit-natural-inspirations-paintings-by-barry-van-dusen/
LOCATION:Fivesparks
CATEGORIES:exhibit
ORGANIZER;CN="AnaMaria Nanra":MAILTO:fivesparkseventsandvolunteers@gmail.com
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