Gallery News...

Murdock painting selected by N.E.W.S.

The New England Watercolor Society has selected Sylvia Murdocks painting "Black and White" for it's New England Juried Exhibition at the Cotuit Center for the Arts from April 12th to May 14th, 2008. The Center is located at 4404 Route 28, Cotuit, MA. Exhibition hours are 10-4, Mon.-Fri. and 10-2 on Sat. Opening Reception is Sat., April 12th from 4:30 to 7 p.m.
More information on Sylvia is available thru Mars Hall, at her studio or in her book, "20 Years on Monhegan".
Congratulations Sylvia!!!


"DONN MOULTON, (1929-2008)"

Donn Moulton died 3/8/08 at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport, ME..  There will be a Memorial Celebration at a later date for anyone that isn't in Maine this time of year. I will post it on this website when I get the details.

Donn was not only a GREAT artist, but loved by everyone.
"My dear, dear friend......You left because of a hole in your heart,  and now I have a hole in mine..... I will miss our times together... talking about ART over a glass of Whoopie-Doo!"

I would like to thank his close friends who took such loving care of him. He was able to live out his life at home, surrounded by his artwork, his friends and a lot of love......

" You will be sadly missed dear friend......"


"Life On Monhegan Island"

Alison Hill is exhibiting in a One Woman Show
at The Union League Club in Manhattan, N.Y.
The show opens March 3rd and runs thru March30th.
Artists reception is Thursday, March 6th, 6-8 p.m.
The Union League Club is located at 38 39th St., N.Y., N.Y.
For info call 212-685-3800.


"Carl Sublett, (1919-2008)"

I am deeply saddened to announce the passing of artist Carl Sublett ,(1919-2008). Carl was not only a master at his craft, but one of the kindest human beings I've had the pleasure of knowing. He is survived by his wife of 66 years Helen Davis Sublett, his daughter Carol Colby and her family of Union, ME. and his son Eric Sublett of Knoxville, TN. He will be truly missed.......



"Mainebiz selects Kris Johnson painting
for Cover"...

The 2008 Book of Lists by Mainebiz features "Downtown", a 24"X24" oil painting by Kris Johnson of Waldoboro. The painting appears on the cover and portions of the piece are showcased on the section title pages. The Publication is available thru Mainebiz.

"A Donation for Preservation"

On Nov. 6th Mars Hall Gallery owner, Dona Bergen, presented Georges River Land Trust president, David Farmer a check for $2,000 as a donation towards the purchase of land along the St. George River in Thomaston. The donation, from a percentage of the sales of the "S O S Earth" show, will help preserve a pristine meadow for future generations to enjoy.

"New Documentary features Charles Wilder Oakes"



Charles Wilder Oakes' life growing up on the shores of Port Clyde and his artistic roots and vision was the photo essay theme explored and collaboratively documented over the course of 15 weeks by writer Brittany Hughes (right), and photographer Sarah Wharton, from the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies www.salt.edu/   based in Portland,  Maine.  Graduate and undergraduate students from around the country and the world attend Salt for 15-weeks of intensive studies in the fields of  documentary photography, writing or radio, and gathering original cultural documentation. The documentary was exhibited December 14, 2007 at the Salt Institute Gallery 110 Exchange Street , Portland, to a large turn out of some 250 people, and many of the artist's friends, old and new, attended.  The documentary has been permanently archived and a link to the written material will be posted when it becomes available. 

Mars Hall represents an eclectic mix of talented artists. Each was chosen for their own recognizable style as well as their dedication and commitment to their craft.  They are all as much a part of their art as their art is a part of them.
 
 
Artists Represented:

JOE AUCIELLO
stone sculpture

 DONA BERGEN
mosaics, pottery,
stained glass sculpture

 LEO BROOKS
watercolor

BILL COOK
sculpture

 RONALD FRONTIN
oil

ALISON HILL
oil / pastels
 
KRIS JOHNSON
acrylic / oil
 
BRIAN KLIEWER
oil on canvas
 
BLANCHE SEFTON-LUTZ
fine art jewelry
 
DONN MOULTON
sculpture / painting
 
SYLVIA MURDOCK
watercolor
 
CHARLES WILDER OAKES
everything ! ! !
 
DAVID PAFFHAUSEN
etching
 
CARL SUBLETT
watercolor / oil
 
SEBASTIAN UPSON
watercolor / graphite

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