Rosenberg Art Studio

Newton Open Studios 2012

Ann — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 21:06:52 +0000

ART AND GIVING / 03/21/12 TODAYS NEWTON TAB

Ann — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 15:00:25 +0000

Newton couple helping out the

American Red Cross of Eastern Massachusetts

Wicked Local staff photo by Kate Flock

Newton artist Ann Salk Rosenberg, and her husband Larry Rosenberg, in Ann’s home studio. She has donated the painting to the American Red Cross of Mass Bay, where Larry is Chairman of Disaster Services. The couple will also host during Newton’s Open Studios in May.

By Chloe Gotsis

Wicked Local Newton

Posted Mar 21, 2012 @ 10:00 AM

Newton —

Larry Rosenberg has been honored by the American Red Cross of Eastern Massachusetts numerous times for the countless hours he’s spent helping families after naturals disasters and victims of devastating fires.

But one of the most important honors comes from his wife Ann Salk Rosenberg.

Ann Rosenberg is an artist and is donating 250 signed and personalized posters of her artwork to the American Red Cross of Eastern Massachusetts for a gala this Thursday, March 22. She is also loaning her painting, “American Sunrise,” to the event for the evening and a large percentage of the proceeds of its sale will go toward the American Red Cross for disaster relief.

“It just shows that she recognizes that I do this and this is a way for her to show me that she supports me and the cause that I support,” said Rosenberg, who has volunteered for the American Red Cross of Mass Bay for more than 12 years and is the current volunteer partner to the CEO. “I really appreciate it. She recognizes that I do something to support something and that she supports it also.”

Larry Rosenberg spends about 20 to 25 hours a week volunteering for the American Red Cross and was the former chairman of disaster services. He caught the volunteering bug 12 years ago when he drove by a roaring fire at the Omni Supermarket in Chestnut Hill and saw Red Cross trucks outside.

The trucks sparked his curiosity and he wondered about the American Red Cross, a charity he’d associated with giving blood. Rosenberg set up an appointment the following week to learn about volunteering and has never stopped.

He was the liaison at Logan Airport between the families of victims and officials on Sept. 11, 2001.

“It’s what I want to do — helping people and giving back to your community,” he said.

After 12 years, Larry Rosenberg is now one of the senior volunteers at the Kendall Square Red Cross Office. The American Red Cross of Eastern Massachusetts’ CEO Jarrett Barrios describes Larry Rosenberg as the “voice at many policy tables within the Red Cross.”

“He is just an amazing and inspirational person,” Barrios said. “His humble but persuasive approach is never intimidating. It’s frankly just sort of the thing that invites new people in. There’s never enough volunteers.”

Her bold and colorful paintings have been a source of solace and comfort for Ann Rosenberg over the year. In 1984 she was mistakenly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and by 1994 she was completely disabled. Having only taken a couple of painting classes, Rosenberg picked up a paintbrush five years later and realized the relief it provided her even if she was only able to paint in five minute time blocks.

“Art was therapy for me. It was all I had then,” she said. “The painting saved me.”Nine years later, Rosenberg was correctly diagnosed with a severe gluten allergy and correctly treated. The treatment provided her with a new outlook on life and her art. She started painting bold, bright colorful pieces – many of them with a female face surrounded by words, shapes and patterns.

“I looked at my paintings with new eyes,” she said. “I repainted all my paintings in 2009.”

Now, Ann Rosenberg said she’s excited to use her painting, something that is so dear to her, to support her husband in a cause that is close to him.

“Larry gets a lot from giving,” she said. “I’m very proud of him.”

The couple, who have been married for 49 years, bought a large Victorian house on Lincoln Street in 1993 and spent two years renovating and rehabilitating it to make it what is now known as the blue “painted lady” house. After three paint jobs, the house features nine different pastel colors and is known throughout the city.

Staff writer Chloe Gotsis can be reached at 781-433-8333 or at cgotsis@wickedlocal.com

Featured in Still Point Arts Quarterly Magazine

Ann — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 21:22:24 +0000

I received a call late this summer from Christine Cote, editor of the Still Point Quarterly and owner of the online Still Point Art Gallery.

She wanted to feature me in the fabulous art magazine she writes!!!

Right before we left for Paradise City, I received my printed copy of the magazine.

What a great piece she did on me. The quality of her writing and art choices just blows me away. On two pages she wrote about my life and featured My Drum, My Beat, My Reality. The next 10 pages are full-page reproductions of my artwork. It is printed on fabulous heavy paper with just the right amount of gloss.

If you are a fan of my work you might want to take a look at what Christine has to offer. You can buy a single issue or subscribe. Click here.

My work has now been featured in Mumbia India; Paris France; along with various US publications, including The Boston Globe and Chronicle Magazine.

Paradise City Marlborough Is Right Around The Corner

Ann — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 21:19:40 +0000

Paradise City Marlborough is right around the corner … calendar-wise & geography-wise.

Friday, Saturday & Sunday, November 18, 19 & 20
The Royal Plaza Trade Center
181 Boston Post Road West, Rt. 20W
Marlborough, MA 01752
Directions

We guarantee anything ordered at the show will be complete well before the holidays. We will also have a lot of artwork on hand.

Purchase a piece of artwork from us and we will deduct one, one-day admission fee*.

Visit the site for a $2 off coupon

[*NOTE: this includes framed posters, framed or unframed Giclees]

Tags: 2011, Ann Salk Rosenberg, Exhibition, Original Works

Back From Paradise (Northampton)

Ann — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 21:13:05 +0000

We had only seen our full booth on paper so the morning of the show we had to set everything up and it was a hectic start. It came out great as you can see from the photos and we got loads of compliments. More importantly, people felt they could spend as time as they wanted in our booth–some even coming back multiple times with friends!

As with everything, it was a learning experience. I think the next show, we are going to tweak it a little and set up a little more private work area.

Although well attended, the 80 degree weather made me think of running through a sprinkler but it was a little late in the season for that!

The good news was that we still did well. Larry and I met art lovers and buyers, collectors, gallery owners and professional fellow artists from all over.

I want to thank all the people who helped us and made it possible to physically pull this off. This includes the good folks who loaded and unloaded our two trucks as well as the friends and family who helped with the set-up and breakdown of the booth. We could not have done it without you.

And while there was no changing foliage to speak of on the way to the show, on the return home, the color had begun to blossom. Clearly a good omen for our upcoming Paradise City Marlborough Show Nov 18-20.

Anticipating Paradise City – Northampton ’11

Ann — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 21:05:30 +0000

Paradise City in Northampton is next weekend. I am excited and nervous. [Click here for more info]

Oct 8, 9 & 10, 2011
3 County Fairgrounds
54 Old Ferry Rd, off Route 9
Northampton, MA 01060

I’m not sure if you got a copy in the mail, but I ran an ad in the Paradise City Fall Guide 2011. What do you think? Do you think that describing my work as “Vibrant Colors, Geometric Shapes and a Touch of Humor on Canvas,” captures their spirit?

Even more thrilling, I am pleased to report that My Drum, My Beat, My Reality is featured in the first article in the Fall Guide. The show within a show is “Picturing the Music”.

Read my poem in the original painting:

“Don’t listen for my drum. It exists only for me!
The beat I follow unknown to others…
A steady cacophony beats in my head….
My drum, my beat, my reality.“

What synergy!

I hope to see you there!

New Painting — Ghost Of A Chance / Bet On Yourself

Ann — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 22:37:20 +0000

Ann has completed a new Woman Of Words painting, Ghost Of A Chance / Bet On Yourself …

CONTEST.
Can you Bet On Yourself? Can you solve the puzzle? Anyone who can solve the puzzle will have their name put into the raffle box and we will pull out one winner. The prize is $500 in credit toward any artwork from Rosenberg Art Studio. Deadline 12/31/11.

Contact Ann with your solution.

“The fine print”: Your name, phone number and email must be provided. This cannot be redeemed for cash. Good only through Saturday, December, 31, 2011.

My Cats Are Calling

Ann — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 20:41:44 +0000

A picture speaks 1,000 words …

Tippe Canoe, Tyler Too and Monkey Face Rosenberg

Pawtucket Open Studios & a Visit to Seven Stars Bakery

Ann — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 15:29:02 +0000

My next Show is Pawtucket Open Studios. A mere 45 minutes from Newton.

I grew up in Rhode Island and feel very much at home there. If you need something fun to do, come visit.

My location is Riverside Lofts #101, 16 Exchange Court, an artist live/work studio. Lots of fun art and a wonderful bakery down the road. Visit Seven Stars on Hope Street in Providence. Pecan rolls to die for. Fabulous breads and wonderful coffee. Make a day of it and have dinner on Federal Hill. A wonderful Italian neighborhood.

Hope to see you there!

Greenrooms and Woman of Words

Ann — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 15:15:45 +0000

Just in time for the September 1st Opening, Larry and I installed my Woman of Words show at VideoLink. Actually Larry installed and I supervised.The staff at VideoLink were wonderful in helping us with the installation.My ladies do not get intimidated or star struck because they feel comfortable with who they are. In fact, my ladies are proud to be showcased in VideoLink’s three greenrooms and feel free to advise visiting celebrities who are there to film their promotional spots, TV appearances, marketing films, and so on.The show has 21 Giclées as well as two original paintings: Babylonian Voices #1 and Follow Your Heart To Realize Your Dreams, which greets you in the front lobby. It is four square feet but there’s plenty of “white space” around it on the enormous wall.The show is open by appointment. Feel free to contact me and I can arrange to show you the exhibit.