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Rubens

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With Rembrandt and Rubens a stone’s throw apart in Holland and Flanders, it is logical to pass now to Rubens.  Calvinist Holland and Catholic Flanders were neighbors but were in […]

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Call for Artists

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The Monson Arts Council is seeking artists for its 31st Annual Juried Spring Art Exhibition and Sale, with a theme of “Funky is Good”. The exhibition will take place on […]

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Rembrandt

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In my last post, we saw Caravaggio set the stage for the Baroque period of European art: the period of mastery.  It is a period when the inventions of the […]

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John Lebida Sculpture Exhibition

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There will be a special exhibition of the sculptures of John Lebida on January 25 and 26 from 10 am to 4 pm, in Memorial Hall,198 Main Street, Monson, Massachusetts. […]

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NEW YEARS CABARET

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End the year with a joyous performance of some of the Monson Arts Council’s best talent! Come one, come all to this amazing event and help celebrate the coming of […]

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Caravaggio

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In my last post, we saw that Raphael’s perfect moment of resolution was followed by Mannerist rejection of that perfect moment in favor of further exploration. The change may also […]

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45th Annual MAC Craft Fair

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The 45th Annual Craft Fair will be presented by the Monson Arts Council on the weekend after Thanksgiving. The craft fair will be open to the public at no charge on Saturday November […]

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Workshop with Mark Kortekamp

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Monson Arts Council is excited to partner with Mark Kortekamp, a local wood carver with many years’ experience to share the traditional art form of wood carving!! The workshop will […]

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Raphael

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Let me start by admitting that Raphael is actually NOT one of my favorite artists; I am less into perfection than into tension and possibility.  On the other hand, I […]

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Artist Fall Member Show

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The Monson Arts Council is pleased to present its 4th annual Artist’s Fall Exhibition. This show features a variety of art works in multiple genres by MAC artist members. This […]

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