GALLERYGUIDE
ARTSTS' ASSOCIATION OF NANTUCKET

19 Washington St. The AAN Gallery is a cooperative representing over 150 year-round and seasonal Nantucket artists, from emerging talent to seasoned veterans with an established following. Open daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., with fresh exhibitions hanging every two weeks throughout the season until the holidays. Upcoming: a five-artist feature show, "Summer Small Works," a photography salon and a special exhibition on the theme of Collaboration. 228-0294. This is the premier place to find 100 percent Nantucket art.

ART CABINET

2 Union St. In its 13th season, the Art Cabinet has acquired an additional location at the Studio at 18 Dukes Road, with the latest work of Charlotte Culot, Ben Georgia and Prof. W. Chiesa (by appointment, 617-407-5165). New in the gallery at 2 Union St,; two very strong German artists - Petra Amerell and Peter Weber. The new strong work of Eugene Healy with his abstract seascapes has also just arrived. Gallery hours: Mon. - Sat., 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.; 325- 7202; www.artcabinet.com; artcabinet@nantucket.net

Brigham Galleries

54 Centre St. "Realism, Impressionism & Abstraction" features the work of Gundula Jacobs, Stan Moeller and Laurie Goddard. Not only are these paintings fine representations of each artist's work, but it is particularly interesting to see how the artists express themselves so differently from each other. Jacobs, Moeller and Goddard are all inspired by the natural world and moved to portray its beauty, yet each does so with a markedly different style.

Cavalier Galleries

34 Main St. Cavalier Galleries, Inc. is proud to present a feature exhibition of new paintings by award winning marine and landscape artist David Bareford. These works will be on display at our Nantucket gallery from July 12 - 19. For more information about the artist and his available works please contact the gallery at 325-4405 or visit our Web site at www.cavaliergalleries.com.

DANE GALLERY

28 Centre St. Featuring glass artists like Marc Petrovic, Kari Russell-Pool and Robert Dane.

EAST END GALLERY

Old North Wharf

GAIL SHARRETTS STUDIO

32 Surfside Rd. Available by appointment; please call 228-9843.

GALLERY AT FOUR INDIA

Upstairs at 4 India St. "Old World Meets the New World" exhibit through July 31. Three centuries of marine and coastal artists, including the work of Thomas Chambers, James E. Buttersworth, Antonio Jacobsen and other important masters of the sea. Aspecial exhibition of Louis Comfort Tiffany & Studio windows, lamps and accessories from circa 1890s. Solo exhibit of 21st century artist Peter Layne Arguimbau. The Gallery is Nantucket's only year-round gallery focused on traditional American and European art works. Visit us and enjoy a wide selection of antique to new oriental rugs and a huge collection of sailors' valentines by Jane Santini, Open daily from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

GALLERY BLUE

20 & 21 Old South Wharf Artist Judy Brust holds receptions in her gallery every Friday evening. In the smaller gallery, visiting artist Zerbe Sodervick's landscape monoprints.

G.S. HILL GALLERY

40 Straight Wharf Please stroll down to the gallery to view Greg's most recent original paintings. Also enjoy our exclusive gift designs and Greg's offering of Nantucket limited-edition prints.

HOSTETLER GALLERY

2 Old South Wharf The Hostetler Gallery is exclusively dedicated to more than five decades of the sculptures and prints of David Hostetler, master direct wood sculptor. Hostetler has become celebrated for his interpretation of the female form using rare and exotic hardwoods and bronze. 2006 debuts Ziricote wood, Lacewood and zebrawood sculptures. Museums, corporate, public and residential sites all over the world are home to Hostetler sculptures. "Lyrical", "sensual", "primordial," have all been used to describe his works. Show changes every two weeks.

MERIDIAN GALLERIES

25B Washington St. Meridian Galleries presents a contemporary marine artistry exhibit, with classic and contemporary "marines," including tall ships, Ameria's Cup yachts, motor cruisers and dinghies. Artists include Dimetrious Athas, Ken Evans, Lisa Horrigan, George Elmer Browne, David Lussier, Yves Parent and others.

Mielko Galleries

4 Old South Wharf Capturing the light and life of Nantucket for over 30 years, the Mielko Gallery exhibits the work of Tom Mielko, Rowenna Anderson and island artists Doug and Deb Sosebee.

NANTUCKET GALLERY

23 Federal St. Marshall DuBock's watercolors capture Nantucket's inimitable personality.

OLD SPOUTER GALLERY

118 Orange St. The Old Spouter Gallery will host a show of the new works of noted Island artist M.J. Levy Dickson beginning with an artist's reception on Friday, July 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. Drawing her inspiration primarily from nature, Levy Dickson has titled her current show "Seaquence and Consequence" and offers through various mediums unique views of the sea and its treasures. The public is invited to attend the opening and browse as well the folk art arranged in the adjacent gallery of this 1750s inn.. PAUL GALSCHNEIDER STUDIO

14 Atlantic Ave.

Known for his dramatic seascapes, moody dark-hued interiors, and vivid bold floral's, Paul Galschneider also exhibits at Even Keel Cafe and J Pepper Frazier.

PIERCE GALLERIES

5 South Water St. Pierce Galleries, incorporated in 1968, specialize in buying and selling top-quality American paintings dating from 1840 to the present. Artists in stock include Edward Henry Potthast, E.C. Tarbell, J. Alden Weir, John H. Twactman, William Trost Richards, Leon Kroll, Aldro T. Hibbard, Maurice Prendergast, Antonio Jacobsen, and more. Contemporary painters include Zhen-Huan Lu, Richard Firth, Geoffrey Smith, F.E. Green, Francis Golden, and Pino.

QUIDLEY AND CO.

26 Main St. Asolo exhibition of William Davis' art runs through July 26. His work often aims to capture the effects of light at sunrise and sunset on the water, painting in the luminist tradition.

ROBERT WILSON GALLERIES

51 Main St. Asolo exhibit of original oil paintings by artist Ted Polomis will be featured at the The Robert Wilson Galleries. Running from July 14 - 20. For information, visit www.robertwilsongalleries.com, www.polomis.com, or call the Robert Wilson Galleries at 228-2096.

ROUND THE HORN

18 Federal St. Internationally acclaimed artist Sarah Brayer exhibits a selection of her poured washi paperworks and aquatint prints at Round the Horn Gallery.

SOUTH WHARF GALLERY

3 India St. Aperennial favorite on Nantucket, Congdon paints the Nantucket

landscape with pure color and light. Her still life paintings combining flowers and fabrics are heavily influenced by India. The exhibition runs from July 13 to July 26.

SCRIMSHANDER GALLERY

19 Old South Wharf The gallery features the work of Michael Vienneau, over a dozen of the nation's leading scrimshanders and antique scrimshaw and cribbage boards from Alaska, as well as Sailors' Valentines and ship models. I

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