WE HAVE A NEW EMAIL ADDRESS!! outoftheblueartgallery@comcast.net (for issues related to our mailing list or Open Bark Poetry, please email instead to: ootb_rob@yahoo.com) The Birth of Out of the Blue Gallery:  Out of the Blue Gallery began in the fall of 1996 through the inspiring efforts of Tom Tipton and a handful of artists. This group believed that artists should be nurtured on their creative path towards sharing their work with the public. Their primary goal was to ensure an enhancing and affordable experience for both the artist and the consumer. In the early days, art shows were held at downtown Boston lofts, but soon it was decided that the gallery needed a home. When a little blue storefront, somewhat resembling a seaside cottage, became available, the next incarnation of Out of the Blue was born at 168 Brookline Avenue, in Cambridge, MA. OUR NEW LOCATION - YES! WE'VE MOVED TO 106 PROSPECT STREET, (CENTRAL SQ.) Out of the Blue Gallery has moved to 106 Prospect Street ... closer to the Red Line T Station of Central Square MBTA Stop and just across the street from the Bread and Circus. This new location hangs approximately 40 to 50 artists and for a very low fee, on a monthly basis, artists usually pay $25 to hang three pieces (of average size). The gallery regularly holds benefit shows to support a variety of charities. All types of artists -- new and accomplished -- from a variety of backgrounds and abilities have presented and sold their unique work. Paintings, drawings, sculptures, mixed media, pottery, mobiles and scarves are just some of the pieces you can find decorating the space. All types of expression exist at Out of the Blue, including performance art such as poetry and short story readings, music, acting and much more!  The primary purpose of the Gallery has been, is and will continue to be, to organize and display to the public at large, the artwork of people from the local and expanding community. The gallery encourages artists of all backgrounds to show with us and we support all of artists and celebrate the uniqueness they carry from their different cultures, religions, genders, ages and academic background. Artists of all abilities are given a chance. Sharing in the expression of the arts, in all of its varieties of form, be it painting, drawing, poetry, short story, acting or singing, is what inspires all of us to be who we are and inspire the fire within every one of us.Gallery Hours The gallery is usually open every day from 10:30 - 8:00 pm, or sometimes even later. We have a large variety of art for viewing and for sale, but because our staff is minimal and appears on a volunteer basis, we urge our patrons to always call ahead of time. The gallery is often rented and features many activities, so we suggest calling just in case you walk in and unexpectedly become part of a puppet show or are asked to be a feature poet! Oops! Meet The Staff
 Here's one of our most productive members participating in one of our literary events. "The Bear", gallery mascot Other members are:
Tom Tipton - gallery owner Deborah Priestly - Sales Manager, Literary Coordinator, PR, Poet Sue Carlin - Gallery Curator, Painter Rob Russell - Website Manager, Feature Coordinato, PR  Renting Gallery SpaceOut of the Blue invites all artists and members of the local community to rent the space for functions. The gallery comfortably sits about 40 people, but has accommodated up to 60. Some of our events have included birthday parties, mime theater, puppet shows, belly dancing lessons, Celtic music, and the list grows. What's your idea? Call Tom or Deborah at (617)354-5287 and describe your event. Art Meetings/Showing Your Work Every Tuesday evening at the Middle East Restaurant, (the corner side) from 6:00 to 7:30PM, Out of the Blue artists meet to initiate new artists into the exciting world of displaying their work in public sites. Interested artists are encouraged to bring slides or portfolios of their work. There are many venues in the local area where Out of the Blue hangs, so the chances of having your work seen are very good. At these meetings, we also distribute material about the gallery and discuss the logistics of having a successful art show. And lastly, you get to meet the Out of the Blue crew! Art Meeting -- Come on Down! So You Want to Buy a Painting? Let's say you are at any of our 10 spaces, and a painting or drawing moves you so much you want to buy it - then what do you do? Just call the gallery and ask for Tom Tipton or Deborah Priestly, at (617)354-5287. We ask that you leave a complete message with a day time and a night time number to reach you and a little description of the piece you would like to buy - where you saw it - and if you remember - the artist's name! In any case, we usually figure out the details.  Purchasing artwork Purchasing artwork at the gallery is easy and convenient. We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover as credit card payments and of course cash and checks made payable to the Out of the Blue Art Gallery (106 Prospect Street, Cambridge, MA 02139). You may buy a painting at the gallery or over the phone using your credit card. The number to call is (617)354-5287.  VOLUNTEERS/INTERNS needed!A great opportunity to learn from the inside out about the arts scene! We are seeking people who have an arts background, enjoy being part of a community gallery, don't mind a little funkiness. Great resume experience and a good way to establish contacts in the arts. Opportunities in the following areas: Gallery Sitting - keeping the place open! Hanging Art at Sites - would require a car Promotion Assistance - networking, listings Organizational Help - cataloging, phone calls Carpenter or Assistant - build shelves Errands - photocopying, supplies Reception Help - hosting art receptions Flyering - posting art events in places Sales - recording sales Miscellaneous - anything else that comes along! Only Requirements: Honesty, Willingness to Learn, Showing Up!, Contact: Debbie or Tom (617)354-5287 or email. |
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