Artists Embrace Their Muse in Featherstone Show
Muse opened on Sunday and continues through March 30.
Muse opened on Sunday and continues through March 30.
Susan Garrett displayed a photograph of Cow Bay in winter.
Susan Garrett displayed a photograph of Cow Bay in winter.
Scenic Island is muse to many artists represented.
Scenic Island is muse to many artists represented.
While muses come in varying forms, the show is organized through common themes.
While muses come in varying forms, the show is organized through common themes.
Painted John Holladay celebrated the Edgartown waterfront.
Painted John Holladay celebrated the Edgartown waterfront.
Ninety-eight artists were represented in the inaugural show.
Ninety-eight artists were represented in the inaugural show.
All the artists provided answers to the questions in various forms, from oil on canvas to textile art and ceramics.
All the artists provided answers to the questions in various forms, from oil on canvas to textile art and ceramics.
While muses come in varying forms, the show is organized through common themes.
While muses come in varying forms, the show is organized through common themes.
Some are familiar and local, such as Squibnocket Beach, Felix Neck and Misty Meadows, while others are more interpretational works.
Some are familiar and local, such as Squibnocket Beach, Felix Neck and Misty Meadows, while others are more interpretational works.
Susan Pratt and her bird nest creation.
Susan Pratt and her bird nest creation.
Sam Cameron wrote: “Inspiration has already existed longer than I will. There was no wrong way to complete this puzzle.”
Sam Cameron wrote: “Inspiration has already existed longer than I will. There was no wrong way to complete this puzzle.”
Art lovers flocked to Featherstone Sunday, where the walls of the Francine Kelly Gallery were decorated with works of art by 98 artists of different ages, skill levels and genres celebrating their muse.
All the artists provided answers to the questions in various forms, from oil on canvas to textile art and ceramics, among other mediums.