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Waiting for Summer, by Sandy O'Connor.  Watercolor.  23.25 x 30.5" in frame.  Minimum bid $900.

Artist Profile: Sandy O’Connor

Editor’s Note: Sandy O’Connor is one of the featured artists in the National Marine Life Center’s upcoming Art for the Seas event. The following biography is from her website, www.redhillsudio.com. ~kaz “‘My best work is always inspired by what I have seen and experienced personally. I filter those experiences and try to capture the emotional [...]

Rising Tide, by Kate Walls.  Acrylic.  11x31".  Minimum bid $200.

Artist Profile: Kate Walls

Editor’s Note: Kate Walls is one of the featured artists in the National Marine Life Center’s upcoming Art for the Seas event. The following biography is from her website, www.katewalls.com. ~kaz “Kate Walls is a Cape Cod artist whose work reflects the beauty of her native surroundings. Her landscapes, floral and wildlife scenes are done [...]

Sunset Cruise on the Island Queen

Sunset Cruise on the Island Queen

Time to set sail! The Falmouth Young Professionals are sponsoring a sunset cruise to raise funds for the National Marine Life Center.  Eat, drink, and be merry aboard the beautiful Island Queen as you take a leisurely cruise around Falmouth harbor and Vineyard Sound.  There’ll be food, music, raffle prizes, and a cash bar.  Most [...]

View from the Boardwalk, by Audrey Forge.  Giclee print of original oil painting.  Framed value $250.

Local Artist Donates Painting to NMLC

Audrey Forge is local artist and long-time supporter of the National Marine Life Center.  When she heard about NMLC’s Art for the Seas, she quickly signed up to help organize the event.  To promote the auction, she donated a giclee print on view in NMLC’s Marine Animal Discovery Center.  Tickets to win the print are [...]

Tacking the Bend, by Ken Carson.  Oil.  10 x 16".  Minimum bid $125.

Artist Profile: Ken Carson

Editor’s Note:  Ken Carson is one of the featured artists in the National Marine Life Center’s upcoming Art for the Seas event.  The following biography is from his website, www.carsonkencarson.us. ~kaz “Ken Carson received his BA Degree from Marietta College in 1972. He taught art in the Bourne school system for 35 years. During this [...]

By the Hour, by Kathryn Kleekamp.  Oil on canvas.  12" square.  Minimum bid $400.

Artist Profile: Kathryn Kleekamp

Editor’s Note:  Kathryn Kleekamp is one of the featured artists in the National Marine Life Center’s upcoming Art for the Seas event.  The following biography is from her website, www.SandwichArt.com. ~kaz “Before moving to Cape Cod, I enjoyed a 30-year career as a clinical microbiologist. I rather imagine all those years of looking through a [...]

Artist Profile:  Robert K. Roark

Artist Profile: Robert K. Roark

Editor’s Note:  Robert K. Roark is one of the featured artists in the National Marine Life Center’s upcoming Art for the Seas event.  The following biography is from his website, www.masterfulart.com. ~kaz “Mr. Roark, a native of Mississippi, received his formal training at the Art Students League of New York, the National Academy of Design, [...]

Noted painter Arnold Desmarais donates sea turtle painting to Art for the Seas

Noted painter Arnold Desmarais donates sea turtle painting to Art for the Seas

Cape Cod painter Arnold Desmarais loves the sea.  His well-known seascapes reflect the beauty and diversity of the coast. A strong believer in giving back to the community, Mr. Desmarais was the first artist to donate work to the National Marine Life Center’s “Art for the Seas” event.  Wanting to contribute something special to this [...]

4th Annual Douglas J. Fletcher Golf Tournament

4th Annual Douglas J. Fletcher Golf Tournament

Register now for the 4th annual Douglas J. Fletcher Golf Tournament!  Once again all proceeds will benefit the National Marine Life Center in Buzzards Bay (a cause near and dear to Doug). Date: Thursday, September 23 Time: 8 am shotgun start Place: Brookside Club, 11 Brigadoon Road, Bourne Cost: $125 Registration: Click here to register [...]

Peace, Love, Turtles… Peace, Love, Dolphins

Peace, Love, Turtles… Peace, Love, Dolphins

This Sunday, August 8th, eat breakfast at Moonakis Café in East Falmouth and save stranded turtles, seals, and dolphins! A portion of Moonakis Café proceeds will be donated to the National Marine Life Center, to help us open our new marine wildlife hospital in time for the fall stranding season. NMLC staff and volunteers will [...]

Art for the Seas

Art for the Seas

Please join us for the first annual Art for the Seas, an elegant champagne reception and silent auction of original coastal art to benefit the National Marine Life Center. Some of the finest and most noted artists on Cape Cod will participate in the auction.  Proceeds will be used to help open NMLC’s new marine [...]

By Fran Bogden

Painted Ladies Artwork for Animals, #5 of 5

REMINDER:  ART RECEPTION TONIGHT! Wine and Cheese Reception for Painted Ladies Marine Life Art, A Benefit for the National Marine Life Center WHEN: Friday, June 18, 4-7 pm WHERE: NMLC’s Marine Animal Discovery Center, 120 Main Street, Buzzards Bay COST: Free to browse.  Art work available for $50 each. In preparation for the show, we [...]

By Lynne Valeri

Painted Ladies Artwork for Animals, #4 of 5

WANTED: MARINE ANIMAL ART AFFICIONADOS! Wine and Cheese Reception for Painted Ladies Marine Life Art, A Benefit for the National Marine Life Center WHEN:  Friday, June 18, 4-7 pm WHERE:  Marine Animal Discovery Center, 120 Main Street, Buzzards Bay COST:  Free to browse.  Art work available for $50 each. In preparation for the show, we [...]

By Penny Myers

Painted Ladies Artwork for Animals, #3 of 5

CALLING ALL ART LOVERS! Wine and Cheese Reception for Painted Ladies Marine Life Art, A Benefit for the National Marine Life Center WHEN: Friday, June 18, 4-7 pm WHERE: Marine Animal Discovery Center, 120 Main Street, Buzzards Bay COST: Free to browse. Art work available for $50 each. In preparation for the show, we will [...]

By Maureen Bean

Painted Ladies Artwork for Animals, #2 of 5

PLEASE JOIN US! Wine and Cheese Reception for Painted Ladies Marine Life Art, A Benefit for the National Marine Life Center WHEN: Friday, June 18, 4-7 pm WHERE: Marine Animal Discovery Center, 120 Main Street, Buzzards Bay COST: Free to browse.  Art work available for $50 each. In preparation for the show, we will preview [...]

By Rita Quinn

Painted Ladies Artwork for Animals, #1 of 5

YOU’RE INVITED! Wine and Cheese Reception for Painted Ladies Marine Life Art, A Benefit for the National Marine Life Center WHEN:  Friday, June 18, 4-7 pm WHERE:  Marine Animal Discovery Center, 120 Main Street, Buzzards Bay COST:  Free to browse.  Art work available for $50 each. In preparation for the show, we will preview several [...]

Painted Ladies Give Art for Animals!

Painted Ladies Give Art for Animals!

Artwork for Marine Animals! The Painted Ladies are a group of independent watercolor artists who meet at the Jonathan Bourne Public Library. They hold several art shows and sales and charitable events throughout the year.  Recently, they decided to help marine animals by donating artwork to the National Marine Life Center! Eight artists donated a [...]

Beach Ball

Beach Ball

Join us this July for the Beach Ball and a summer afternoon of dining and dancing by the sea to benefit the National Marine Life Center! Sunday, July 25, 4:00 pm The Beachmoor, Taylor’s Point, Buzzards Bay For directions, click here. Classic Coastal Attire $65 Members (NMLC & Beachmoor) $75 Non-Members Seating is limited.  For [...]

Jan Maliszewski & Michael Andrus filming in the animal clinic.  Photo by Aaron Frutman, DGA Productions.

Filming at the National Marine Life Center!

The National Marine Life Center was a film set today as DGA Productions from Watertown, MA filmed a promotional video for us.  Interesting lighting transformed ordinary spaces into brilliant backdrops for interviews of NMLC volunteers and staff.  Thank you to Jan Maliszewski, Michael Andrus, and Aaron Frutman for your expert videography and for making the [...]

Photo by CUNY.

Recycle your gadgets and save marine animals!

Did you receive any great new gadgets over the holidays?  Here’s a great way to recycle your old electronics responsibly AND save marine animals at the same time!  The National Marine Life Center is having a “Gadget Drive” through www.gazelle.com. Gazelle accepts used electronics, including Cell Phones, Laptops, Digital Cameras, MP3 Players, Video Games, PDAs, [...]

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