Category: Shoutouts


Artist Profile: Ken Carson

“Ken Carson received his BA Degree from Marietta College in 1972. He taught art in the Bourne school system for 35 years. During this time,1985-1998, he was the Assistant Director and the Director of the Market Barn Gallery located in Falmouth MA. Ken has studied with John Bruce, Beverly Edwards, Sig Purwin and Claude Croney. […]

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Artist Profile: Kathryn Kleekamp

“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 microscope have given me the ability to paint the fine details most people seem to enjoy in my work. “I’m primarily a realistic painter. My goal is to capture an image […]

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Artist Profile: Robert K. Roark

“Mr. Roark, a native of Mississippi, received his formal training at the Art Students League of New York, the National Academy of Design, and the Cape Cod School of Art under such noted artists as William Draper, Daniel Greene, and Henry Hensche. He has been the recipient of a Ford Foundation Scholarship and the Kunyoshi […]

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9-year-old Sells Artwork to Save Sea Animals!

“Hi, my name is Ariana Lee Levesque.  I am 9 years old.  I enjoy doing paintings and collages for The National Marine Life Center.  I also take guitar lessons and horse back riding too!  The reason I’m doing this is to raise money for stranded, lost or hurt sea animals.  I love sea animals and […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Catching Joy Celebrates World Oceans Day

The following is a post by Joy Olaes Surprenant, Founder and President, Catching Joy.  Joy is also a Trustee at the National Marine Life Center.  Thank you, Joy and Catching Joy Kids for celebrating the National Marine Life Center on World Oceans Day! June 6, 2010, World Oceans Day at the New England Aquarium By […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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