the ART drive – Exclusively Dartmouth and Westport Artists --August 14 and 15

Blues on the Bay Exhibit along Art Drive Routes

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the ART drive –Thirty Dartmouth and Westport artists and crafts people have teamed up again for its third season open studio weekend--August 14 and 15 from 10 am to 5 pm--that emphasizes educating their visitors, in real-life environments.

Consisting of some of the area’s premiere painters, ceramic artists, photographers, jewelers, woodworkers and others, the ART drive uniquely puts emphasis on a consistent and high level of professionalism and quality in some very unusual and dramatic studio settings, spotted among the area’s villages, lovely farm lands, and seacoast.  Artists will explain the process of making their art and their works will be available for sale.

Blues on The Bay -- As a public art exhibit, participating artists and artisans are applying their own unique creativity and styles to create large, colorful depictions of Blue Fish, a species well known to the area.

A preview exhibit of the artists’ works will be on display at The Russell Gallery at Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery, Friday, August 7^th through Monday, the 16^th.

Lovers of the arts will enjoy a great weekend escape while touring these historic Massachusetts Southcoast towns. With only 15 miles separating the thirty studios, visitors will enjoy a casual drive through this picturesque area with ample time for a picnic lunch or to dine at area restaurants.   the ART drive artists will individually donate a percentage of their sales to The Lloyd Center for the Environment.

Information on the artists, locations and a map are listed on www.the-art-drive.com.

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