Blog
Perfect Placements at Gallery MAR
September 15th, 2016
One of the most rewarding aspects of gallery life is seeing our artists’ paintings in their permanent homes. Our clients have great taste, and we feel very fortunate to be a part of the process by which collectors add art to their lives.
Public Art Project at The Gateway
September 3rd, 2016
Applications are due September 20th, 2016, installation is in November, and the RFP was just released this week.
Scared to Commission a Painting?
September 1st, 2016
It’s a big decision and maybe a little scary, too. Commission a painting? Buy a painting without actually seeing it? Our artists at Gallery MAR are real troopers. They enthusiastically accept the invitation to paint something special and personal for a client.
Art is Not a Fluff Industry
August 30th, 2016
In the visual arts alone, the global art market (auction houses, galleries, private dealers, art consultants) roughly accounts for $56 billion a year and could be even higher due to underestimated sales by galleries and dealers.
Michael Kessler — Another Perfect Placement
August 26th, 2016
“Aspenslate” by Michael Kessler found its forever home this week, and we couldn’t be happier with the collector’s selection.
A Standardized Test for Artistic Ability
August 23rd, 2016
This spring, the New Hampshire will put forth a pilot arts testing program cultivating alternative ways to measure creative learning, following its similar programs already in place for math, science, and language arts.
Bridgette Meinhold Expands her Horizon at Legendeer
August 13th, 2016
At the end of July, I spent a week in Canada as part of the 2016 Legendeer Expedition and Workshop. I found out about Legendeer right before their 2015 workshop and was so sad to miss it, and so I was determined to make this one.
James Penfield in Permanent Collection of Viking Stadium
August 6th, 2016
James Penfield has had a busy year! In addition to panting commission work and artwork for our gallery, he was selected to paint five pieces for the Minnesota Viking’s football stadium. Penfield says that the opening at the stadium was, “truly a great time.”
Fresh Work from Fred Calleri
August 3rd, 2016
Fred covers a wide range of styles and subject matter and you never know what subject he will tackle next! As he explores different paths, the paintings always come back to the figure — sometimes nostalgic, sometimes ethereal, and always quirky.
Art is a Comfort in Turbulent Times
July 31st, 2016
“Nature always wears the colors of the spirit” –Ralph Waldo Emerson