Mars Hall Gallery July Shows

The ART World has experienced many movements from mid-century to the present. On Wednesday July 12th, Mars Hall Gallery opens a show titled “The Mind’s Eye”. On exhibit are abstract paintings by Carl Sublett, minimalist works by Russell Smith, assemblage and collage by Charles DuBack, Marilyn Quint-Rose, Roderick Slater and Pietro Stanziale and sculpture by Donn Moulton. Each artist had something unique to contribute to the art world.

The main gallery features impressionistic and representational works by watercolorists Leo Brooks, Nat Lewis, Cam Noel and Elaine Reed; oils and acrylics by Jeannette Steele-Esposito, Kris Johnson, Sharon Larkin, Maurice Michel Lode, Jimmy Reed, Manuel Rincon and Ron Weaver. Also on display is Outsider art by Ian Baird and Elaine Niemi and mixed media collage by Eleanor Zuccola. Both shows run thru Sunday, August 13th. In lieu of a reception the gallery is offering a gathering of “The Dead Artists Society” on Fridays from 4-5 p.m.

Last year Mars Hall donated the proceeds from the sales of the “Tower of PEACE” Show to Save the Children, Ukraine. To continue the effort this year the proceeds from the sale of oil and watercolor paintings by renowned Ukrainian artist Georgiy Zaychenko’s will go directly to artists choice of charities.

The gallery offers a large variety of 3-D Art by Ian Baird, Bill Cook, Bill Nichols, Elaine Niemi and Rudy Rotter; quality crafts including decoupage by Davene Fahy and stained glass, pottery and mosaics by Dona Bergen. The Recycled Zoo by Brian Read is showcased outside in the gardens. Also available is a large collection of antiques, silver and vintage jewelry, original 1960’s & 70’s Rock Posters and new and used books.

Mars Hall is located 12.7 miles down the beautiful St. George peninsula at 621 Port Clyde Road/Rt. 131. Gallery hours are 10-5, Wednesday thru Sunday.  For more information call 207-372-9996 or 207-372-8194, email [email protected] or visit www.marshallgallery.net.