Calendar of Artists and Events

February

Neicy at 90:

A retrospective of Bernice Arthur with friends

February 4- February 28
Opening reception Friday February 5, 5-8pm

Neicy, has entered the building. Bernice ‘Neicy’ Arthur that is. She’s lived in Belfast for three years now having followed her children up from the Boston area, and turns 90 in February. For her birthday, Åarhus Gallery is having a retrospective show of her life’s work. Topping out at 4’ 10” she’s an eccentric jolly bundle of artistic talent, wit and humor. Her artistic expression runs the gamut from superb pencil drawings depicting life in Boston and New York from her medical secretary days during WWII, to paintings, writing and found object sculpture, during her child rearing and art teaching years. She has continued prolifically right up to her funky colorful collages that she creates today. Bernice has taught workshops on creativity and is the author of several magazine articles and two self-published books. This interesting show will include work by many of Bernice’s artist friends, young and...not so young. Work by her son Al Arthur, her daughter Willy Reddick and the other Åarhus partners will be on view as well.

Bernice’s friends will include: Daniel Anselmi, Dan Beckman, Paula Cannon, Mj Viano Crowe, Judith L. Davis, Ingrid Ellison, David Estey, Annadeene Fowler, Davidson Graves, David Hurley, Kevin Johnson, Mark Kelly, Marc Leavitt, Phil Mancini, Beverly Mann, Richard Mann, Cathy Melio, Georges Nashan, Abbie Read, Alison Rector, Wesley Reddick, Michael Scott, Patricia Shea, Louise Shorette, and James Strickland.

Be a mench, see the show already!

Concert:

WHIFFLETREE

Saturday, February 13th, 7:30pm
$10 suggested donation. Refreshments included.

Seth and Tyler Yentes of Whiffletree are an interesting, hard working couple of guys...

Head out to North Branch Farm in Monroe and you may find these young gentlemen restoring a barn or walking behind the whiffletree of a horse drawn plow. Head to Åarhus Gallery Saturday February 13th at 7:30 and whiffletree takes on a new meaning as these two talented renaissance men tickle your fancy as 'Whiffletree' the violin and cello wielding musical group.

“Whiffletree is a classically trained duo with traditional and folk leanings. They use their agrarian and rural roots to create original acoustic music ranging from rich and spicy to tender and sweet. ” Seth and Tyler's music is upbeat, confident and beautiful, and will warm the shackles of this long winters grip. A ten dollar suggested donation at the door includes hot cider, tea and snacks. CD's will be available for purchase.

Here is a link to Whiffletree's myspace page: http://www.myspace.com/whiffletreemusic

Concert:

LUNA MADIDUS

Friday, February 26, 7:30pm
$10 suggested donation, refreshments will be served

The band known as Agharta Jazz returns to the Åarhus Gallery for its one year anniversary show, and celebrates with a name change. Luna Madidus is the new moniker for the ensemble comprised of Kristen Burkholder (voice), Mike Whitehead (Trumpet,Flugelhorn), Tom Luther (Piano), Doug Kennedy (Bass, French Horn), and Jeff Densmore (Drums). "Åarhus is a wonderful space that we love to play in. It has a great vibe and a really warm sound" says the band's pianist and composer, Tom Luther. Luna Madidus will be bringing their spirited, unique, and vibrant original modern jazz sound to the Åarhus Gallery on Friday, February 26 at 7:30 pm.

March

CALL FOR ART, 2nd Annual "44N 69W: Radius Belfast" to Benefit Local Food Pantries

Åarhus Gallery once again, toasts our vast creative community by opening its walls to Maine residents of any age or training, living within a thirty mile radius of Belfast, to show their stuff - artwork, that is - in our all-encompassing 2nd Annual show entitled "44N 69W: Radius Belfast". From potters, painters, and welders to musicians, knitters and mobile makers, all work falling within the gallery's fairly liberal view of 'decency' will be presented on the walls, floor, or ceiling, as the case may be.

• Works in all media or size are eligible and preferably for sale.
• Please have work ready to hang; picture wires or sawtooth hangers properly affixed to work, sculpture pedestals can be made available.
• Work must have been made in the last year by any resident living within 30 miles of Belfast (as the crow flies).
• Deliver work to Åarhus Gallery, February 26-28, 12-6pm.
• Sorry, no mail entries can be accepted.
• Unsold work must be picked up April 1st through April 4th One entry per person, all works will be shown (within our discretion)
• There is a $5 entry fee, which will be donated entirely to local food banks.
• Sales: Artists will receive 50% and Aarhus Gallery will donate 20% of total sales from the show to Food Banks within a 30 mile radius of Belfast.

An Opening Reception will be held Friday March 5th, 5-8pm. The show runs from March 4th through March 28th 2010.

Åarhus Gallery is located at 50 Main Street, Belfast and open Thursday-Sundays 12-6pm. Call 207-338-0001 for more information.