Press
“Howells (who is also the membership chairman) notes that the member artists responded enthusiastically to her call for participants. “It’s really about the members showing support, using art as a way to show a sense of support to people who are enduring a sudden displacement. We want our artwork to send a powerful message of hope and support to those suffering in this humanitarian crisis.”
Martha’s Vineyard Times
Colors For Ukraine
“To celebrate Roberts’ life and his work, the MVAA held a catboat parade in Edgartown Harbor and a catboat exhibit at the gallery in 1979, featuring themed artwork, oral history, rusty tools from Roberts’ shop, and many other historical artifacts.”
Martha’s Vineyard Times
Shipshape
“Following the last of the artist spotlight shows, the gallery will host its season finale — the yearly Members Show, featuring work by most of the 45 members of the MVAA. This annual exhibit offers a great chance to check out the wide scope of artists currently working on the Vineyard.”
Martha’s Vineyard Times
There’s still season left at Old Sculpin
“If you’re into boats or into art — or both — the catboat-themed week will provide a great opportunity to learn more about some fascinating Island history and enjoy a fun new addition to the Vineyard summer event schedule.”
Martha’s Vineyard Times
Catboats and creativity abound at Old Sculpin
“Many of the Island’s well-regarded contemporary artists got their start at the Old Sculpin, either by taking classes, or showing their work at the beginning of their careers. Alison Shaw was one. She studied figure drawing and still life painting with Ruth Mead when she was a young teenager.”
Martha’s Vineyard Art and Ideas
The Old Sculpin Gallery Turns 65
"For the exhibit, 12 artists have been painting outside since early in the summer, varying their spots."
Vineyard Gazette
Old Sculpin Gallery Embraces Outdoor Art
"Capturing the beauty and vulnerability of Chilmark beaches and farmland, knowing how susceptible they are to change, is another aspect of this collection and one that I have focused on for years,”
MV Times
Edgartown Artist's Work Returns to Chilmark
“I realized there are two views of nature,” he said, during a gallery opening on Sunday. And when prompted, he added: “I think I like the untamed look.”
Vineyard Gazette
An Artistic Tour at Old Sculpin Gallery
“Some of these artists were well known, some were local artists who were popular in their day. We keep the collection on view to the public as often as we can, because the Old Sculpin is so much a part of the history of the Vineyard, and this collection really captures what life was like in earlier times. It’s exciting to go through these pieces and see what was happening.”
MV Times
Old Sculpin Gallery opens season with renowned treasures from the past
“As a Martha’s Vineyard artist, the beauty of the Island and the light that bathes it work together to inspire my paintings,”
MV Times
Old Sculpin features new works by Valentine
“A lot of people say to me that they never thought my skies were real until they caught the sunrise themselves.”
MV Times
Catching the sunrise in artist Scott Terry’s landscapes
“Stepping away from whatever your usual process is really invigorates you and informs your work,”
MV Times
Plein air group to exhibit at Old Sculpin Gallery