Show schedule....

has begun!  Come out and catch me at a show this year.  Exciting for me that a lot of my shows are in the Midwest this season as I'm on a journey to work and explore our country!  It's fun for me to bring my work to new customers in new places!  Here's the general line up - details will follow soon on the right side of my blog:

May 30-31 Maple and Main Art Fair

Sylvania (Toledo) Ohio

http://www.sylvaniaarts.org/maple-main/

 

June 6-7 Arts on the Green

LaGrange Kentucky

http://aaooc.org/arts-on-the-green/

 

June 26-28 Easton Art Affair

Columbus Ohio

http://eastonartaffair.com/

 

July 3-4 Arts on Cullers Run

Lost River West Virginia

304-897-6664

 

July 11-12

Three Rivers Festival:  Art in the Park

Fort Wayne Indiana

http://www.threeriversfestival.org/art-in-the-park/

 

July 25-26 Orchard Lake Fine Arts Show

West Bloomfield Michigan

http://www.hotworks.org/orchardlakefineartshow/

 

August 15-16 Lubeznik Center for he Arts Lakefront Art Festival

Michigan City Indiana

http://www.lubeznikcenter.org/Special_Events/art_fest.html

 

September 26-27 Carmel International Arts Festival

Carmel Indiana

http://www.carmelartsfestival.org/

 

October 2-3 Springs Folk Festival

Springs Pa

www.springspa.org

 

October 30-Nov 1 Mountaineer Week Craft Fair

Morgantown West Virginia

http://www.mountaineerweek.wvu.edu/

 

 

Jewelry Arrives In Scotland!

I'm officially an international artist! My jewelry has crossed the seas arriving Nov 1st to be included in a really cool jewelry show in Scotland ! I'm totally jazzed. http://www.touchedbyscotland.com/2012winter.php .

What a journey this was, learning to adapt to customs requirements for the United Kingdom and the time spent on the phone gauging what I could and could not ship via UPS and all the restrictions!  Apparently spent bullet shells are a NO NO, so I had to hold back some very cool and striking jewelry pieces.  Live and learn, but after much hoop jumping, the work made it there safe and sound and just in time to put on display for the opening.  Jenni was simply "brilliant" to work with (as I thoroughly enjoyed her sweet jovial accent) and I really appreciated the invite to such a cool show.    Robin, one of the super friendly owners, extended this invitation to me so I could be a "little ol' representative" of the U.S. since she is originally from here and come to find out has been seeing my work for quite some time and thought it would be a unique fit for Scotland since she hasn't seen anything like it.  I was tickled at the invite and excited by the representation in the beautiful small village of Oyne in rural Aberdeenshire!  I can't wait to make a future journey to this contemporary gallery and explore Scotland.  Now, where'd I put my kilt and bagpipe?

Artisan Marketplace.....

Come on out to Lakeview Golf Resort & Spa in Morgantown WV and visit Macee at the Artisan Marketplace during their 28th Annual Festival of Food & Wine. The Artisan Marketplace will be open on Saturday, January 21st from 10-6. All other food and wine activities start Friday and continue through Sunday. You can come out for the day or jump on their Getaway Package. This years event features "A Culinary Road Trip Across America". Find the details at http://www.lakeviewresort.com/media/docs/FOFWebFlier.pdf . Check out their food & wine schedule here http://www.lakeviewresort.com/media/docs/2011FestivalofFoodschedule.pdf and of course you must see their menu for the weekend here http://www.lakeviewresort.com/media/docs/FOFMenuList125.pdf . YUM! And finally, reservations and direction can be found here http://www.lakeviewresort.com/west-virginia-vacation/index.cfm . Come say hi and enjoy and fabulous weekend! Maybe even book a Spa treatment!

Itty Bitty 2 opening Sat. Oct 1st 6-8 pm...

Arts at Canal Place co-op gallery is featuring the work of member artist, Mary "Macee" McCunn in "Itty Bitty 2". The solo jewelry show opened Sep. 25th and is going on through October 30th. McCunn will be present to discuss her work and greet visitors at the Opening Reception with refreshments on Saturday, Oct. 1st from 6 to 8 p.m.

McCunn is know for her sculptural jewelry that has an antiqued textural appearance and includes earrings, necklaces, rings and other items made of silver, brass, steel and copper, yet with a subtle primitive appearance. All work is handmade through the forging process as performed by many blacksmiths and metalsmiths from the earliest of times.

The typical feel of her current works will be available, but also a repeat of her new dainty and more delicate line of necklaces, earrings, bangles and rings called "Itty Bitty" that was introduced successfully last fall. The new line is perfect for those who want the look that the artist is know for, but that want something more light and airy to wear. "I constantly re-evaluate my merchandise and listen to what the customers want and the "Itty Bitty" line adds another choice so there is something for everyone for the holiday gift giving season" says McCunn.

You can learn more about McCunn, her upcoming shows and where you can purchase her work at other galleries by visiting her blog at www.meadowbrookarts.blogspot.com or Meadowbrook Arts on Facebook.

McCunn's work can also be found at Lost River Artisan Cooperative, Gifts Inn Boonsboro, The Gallery (Oakland, MD) and Mountain Made (Thomas, WV).

Arts at Canal Place is a local co-op artists' gallery. Any artists that may be interested in jurying in to become a member is encouraged to call (301) 777-8199 for information regarding becoming a member. The gallery, located at 16 Howard St. among the Shops at Canal Place Heritage Area is open seven days a week, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Inspiration at any age!

We are blessed in life if we find those individuals we can look up to, but even luckier if we find it in a different generation. I find a kinship in such a person - Willard Dominick. The gap in our years is large, almost by 50 years! That, however, doesn't stop the flow of conversation. Though our visits tend to be short and few and far in between, they are always interesting and dearly precious to me! This is someone who I could sit with for days, just taking in all the wonderful stories that come from his life. Maybe it's because he reminds me of my grandfather, Pappap, who passed away some years ago. They both have this innovative and creative nature and it makes me feel at home in my own skin. Willard is my kin, even though it is through being only an in-law... he is a brother-in-law to my father-in-law! Sounds funny, but he is my family, none-the-less. We had a chance to visit him at his Retrospective show "Viva L' Arte" that was on display at the Gallery at the Gamble Mill in Bellefonte, PA last weekend. http://www.bellefontearts.org/GMG_pages/2011shows/Dominick.htm

The Last Supper - Urban Renewal is a favorite. I remember seeing this oil painting (dated 1962) in his absolutely fabulous studio!

The event was held at Gamble Mill, which is rich in history dating back to 1786. This fabulous old mill has been through many conversions and several owners, of which, it now houses a wonderful restaurant and microbrewery. It was the first building in Bellefonte to be placed on the National Register for Historic Places (http://gamblemill.com/).

Stone Henge was in a show in New York, back in the day.

Baths of Caracalla and Villa Petto, Chiesa are two of my favorites!

Love the textured details in this acrylic!

And the use of color.

Carved Fish, is actually a carving before it's painted and very fun.

Music is a part of his life, so I'm not surprised to find this Split Violin assemblage. It is interesting if you walk through the show or check it out online to see the diversity of his work and characters over the years. Truly an inspiring man and I'm lucky to have met him.

Jewelry, pottery & Nora Roberts....

Come have fun with us at the Open House and the book signing event! Mary McCunn & Steve Sullivan Open House at Nora Roberts' - Gifts Inn Boonsboro. 4/2/11 SATURDAY 11-3p.m. Stop by & visit Mary (jewelry) & Steve (pottery) in Nora’s giftshop that features regional artists. Next door at her bookstore, Turn the Page, Nora will be signing her new book (Chasing Fire)! http://www.ttpbooks.com/ http://giftsinnboonsboro.com/events.htm

"What's New" exhibition......

Arts at Canal Place is featuring a collective art show titled "What's New". Included in the exhibition are necklaces and earrings by Mary "Macee" McCunn, made of copper, brass and steel. Pat Hilton is included in the show with her lovely pastel titled "Snow Shadows". Other artists showing photography, monotype prints, felting, watercolor, enameling, 2d paper, steel forged items and sculpture are also part of this show that is open to the public from March 7 - April 10. Stop by the gallery anytime between 10-6 daily to check out the show. For more information visit www.artsatcanalplace.com.

The Hard & Soft of It

After lots of hard work and a great artist to partner with, The Hard and Soft of It show went off beautifully!

A new direction for me. What a fun collection of jewelry to work on and have available to the public and what a neat way to present "hugs and kisses". This is becoming part of the wholesale line and will be avaible to retailers very soon.
Jean (Barnes Downs) explored new directions and has such a great way of exposing texture and this happens to be one of my favorites!

More "hugs and kisses"! I love the way the softness of the idea behind a gentle kiss can be combined with such hard steel & brass.

Our opening mug shot! More importantly, look at Jean's organic works in the background. Her works are always wonderfully soothing and if you happen to explore the new hospital (Western Maryland Health Systems - Cumberland, MD), her artwork can be found in the halls surrounding the waiting area on the Outpatient Surgery floor. You can explore more on Jean at http://www.solitudestudio.com/. More fun, colorful and fuzzy! This bracelet stretches over the wrist and reminded me of the days when sweat bands were cool to wear on your wrists and head! Hum.... 70's, plastic, wool & bullet casings.... what a combo!

December at Arts at Canal Place...

The Hard & Soft of It

by Mary A. McCunn & Jean Barnes Downs

Arts at Canal Place - Featured Artists
December 3, 2009 - January 9, 2010
Opening Reception w/ refreshments: Saturday, December 5, 2009
Hours: 6 - 8 pm
Arts at Canal Place, Cumberland, MD
http://www.artsatcanalplace.com/
(301)777-8199

Along with some of what you normally see from Mary, will be a strong presence of steel in her jewelry and sculpture. The typical feel of her current works will be there, but with a new and occasional soft direction, by incorporating wool and other softer materials into her work. She will utilize her metal techniques, presenting work that has both a soft natural and organic feel, while also blending it with a harder edge using geometric shapes and harder lines. As in nature, these two usually can be found together, the soft fuzzy baby chick awaiting feeding in a hard branchy nest or perhaps the soft flowing hay around a piece of farm equipment or a steel metal bridge or especially a lamb by a steel barbed fence. Always present is this natural hard and soft pairing.

Jean Barnes Downs
Planting Roots
Monotype with pastel
http://www.solitudestudio.com/

Downs' monotypes will feature strong simple abstract compositions with blocks of color and variations of hard and soft edges suggesting tender plants growing in a rock crevasse or water cascading over solid stone. Geometric shapes will be offset with the flowing contour line of drawing as she plays with mixing mediums incorporating pastel and the printing process of chine collé. Ever present are her multiple layers of color and texture drawing the viewer into each piece to seek out a story hidden there.

1 studio tour weekend down, another to go!

The first weekend of the Artists Studio Tour kicked off last Saturday and Sunday. Of the many people who stopped by, lots checked out the merchandise on this fantastic weekend!

We talked about the antique power hammer and its purpose.

I talked about parts used to create jewelry with a fun couple from Little Orleans.

Hazel stopped by and joined in on the beautiful day.

Checking out product for Christmas gifts.

Pam is enjoying a yummy cup of home made beef and barley soup! Or should I say two!!!

Stamping some copper on an old rail road piece.

Our final weekend of the studio tour is this Saturday (14th) and Sunday (15th). Drop by and say hi. We will be around from 10-5 each day. Review the prior blog post for details and directions and we look forward to seeing you!

For the funkiness in all of us...

Turkey Teaser! Cuddlies A very contemporary, fuzzy & fun, one-of-a-kind line of jewelry made of: plastic, wool, copper, steel, brass, and bullet casings! There are caterpillar, rock, disk and cocoon necklaces. Also, some earrings and really fun and unusual bracelets. If you like wacky and off the wall, stop in and check them out. They won't be a regular from Meadowbrook Arts and are limited in quantity.
Arts at Canal Place - Featured Artists
November 1, 2009 - November 30, 2009
Check out our "extra" inventory as a teaser of the show to come in December at AaCP. We will have two full cases available for those who want to GOBBLE up unique pieces prior to "The Hard & Soft of It" show in December. Ask anyone working at AaCP where our two cases are and happy shopping! Ho Ho Ho!
Hours: 10-6 Daily
Arts at Canal Place, Cumberland, MD
www.artsatcanalplace.com
(301)777-8199

Studio tour begins tomorrow, come say hi!

2009 Mountain Maryland
Artists' Studio Tour

37 articipating Artists including Mary A. McCunn
Two weekends: Nov 7 & 8 10-5
Nov 14 & 15 10-5

It's going to be a fabulous weekend for weather so come join Mary at her studio in Cresaptown, MD for a tour of her studio, see her old Fairbanks antique power hammer, her pappap's old anvils, see some demoing (I'll more than likely be hammering on jewelry), enjoy free refreshments and purchase some jewelry or sculpture for someone for Christmas. Sip on some hot Aspen mulled cider and eat some home made beef & barley soup while we catch up. It will be fun!

Directions: From I68, take Exit 42 and follow 220 South (McMullen Hwy towards Keyser). After about 5 miles, go straight through next 2 lights (in Cresaptown). Make 3rd RIGHT onto WYOMING (before Scarpelli's Funeral Home). Make IMMEDIATE RIGHT onto CONNECTICUT. Make next LEFT onto FLORIDA. 13817 is at the top of the street on the RIGHT before it T's. White rancher w/red shutters. Red studio behind the house.

Meadowbrook Arts studio: 301-729-3750 if you get lost!

For more information on this event and to receive a beautiful guide book with directions to all of the participating artists, contact the Allegany Arts Council at 301-777-2787 or visit their website http://www.alleganyartscouncil.org/ to learn more.

Studio clean up begins...

The studio is quite the mess.
It's that time of year when I need to get it whipped into shape to be able to invite people out during the Mountain Maryland Artists Studio Tour that kicks off Nov. 7th! That doesn't leave a lot of time.
Yoki ruffly says, "wanna drop by for some mulled cider and soup?" She's helping out watching that I clean up properly and will be here to greet you all if you decide to come out and take a peak at my studio.


I hope the leaves stay on long enough for you to see it. Doesn't it look lovely nestled in amongst the colors today?! Who is gonna rake those leaves that have just STARTED to drop?


I've even created an area inside the larger studio so everyone can stay out of the cold and be able to shop for Christmas gifts. Of course, I still have lots of cleaning to do because I have three small areas you can step into to see how and where I do what I do. If time and space allows, I even plan on doing a little jewelry demoing. Meanwhile, it's back to cleaning and back to creating new work!

Gobble Gobble....

Turkey Teaser!
Arts at Canal Place - Featured Artists
November 1, 2009 - November 30, 2009
Check out my "extra" inventory as a teaser of the show to come in December at AaCP. I will have two full cases available for those who want to GOBBLE up unique pieces prior to "The Hard & Soft of It" show in December. Ask anyone working at AaCP where our two cases are and happy shopping!
Hours: 10-6 Daily
Arts at Canal Place, Cumberland, MD
http://www.artsatcanalplace.com/
(301)777-8199

Our third pairing for another show.....

December Show
by Mary A. McCunn & Jean Barnes Downs

Our third pairing together!

Arts at Canal Place - Featured Artists
November 30 - January 2, 2008
Opening Reception w/ refreshments: Saturday, December 5, 2009
Hours: 6 - 8 pm
Arts at Canal Place, Cumberland, MD
http://www.artsatcanalplace.com/
(301)777-8199

Mary's work in Nora Roberts gallery.....

Gifts Inn Boonsboro
16 N. Main St.
Boonsboro, MD 21713
301-432-0090
http://www.giftsinnboonsboro.com/

Gifts Inn Boonsboro will be hosting a Jewelry Exhibition Feb. 6th - 28th
Pick up a great gift for Valentine's Day!



February 21st events:
Mary will be present along with several other jewelers.
J.D. Robb (aka Nora Roberts) will be present at Turn the Page Bookstore for a J.D. Robb book signing next door to the jewelry event.
Inn BoonsBoro officially opens to it's first guests.

Looking at artists past......

Famous Favorites

Collective Artists Exhibit

Arts at Canal Place - Featured Artists
January 12 - February 21, 2009
Opening Reception w/ refreshments: Saturday, January 17, 2009
Hours: 6 - 8 pm
Arts at Canal Place, Cumberland, MD
http://www.artsatcanalplace.com/
(301)777-8199

The member artists at the Arts at Canal Place Co-op are presenting a unique show during the months of January and February. Working within the constraints of their own mediums, the members are presenting “Famous Favorites”, works of art inspired by and done in the spirit of the artists’ favorite masters. Would you recognize Picasso in a cubist pot or Van Gogh’s brushwork in a pastel? Come and see how many “Famous Favorites” you can identify. Speak with the artists about how their favorite inspires them and the work they are presenting. Mary will be presenting jewelry work inspired by sculptor Louise Nevelson who presented very unique work of a very modern nature during her life.

Mud meets some metal....

Mud & Metal
by Mary A. McCunn






and Steve Sullivan









Arts at Canal Place - Featured Artists
August 11 - September 20, 2008
Opening Reception w/ refreshments: Saturday, August 16, 2008
Hours: 6 - 8 pm
Arts at Canal Place, Cumberland, MD
http://www.artsatcanalplace.com/
(301)777-8199

Festivals and a show....

Arts in the Park, Oakland MD - July 14 & 15, 2007
Hours: Sat. 10 - 5 and Sun. 11 - 4
301-334-6580
Garrett County Arts Council
http://www.garrettarts.com/programs.html
Come visit our booth by Deep Creek Lake & the Discovery Center!

Springs Folk Festival
Mary is located in the woods on the forest trail
Springs, PA

October 5 & 6, 2007
Hours: Fri. & Sat. 9 - 5
(814)662-4158
http://www.springspa.org/























On My Own
Solo Show
Gallery in Oakland
Show runs Dec 3 - Jan 5, 2007
Opening Reception Dec 14, 6-9pm
In conjunction with "Christmas on Alder Street"
Hours: M-F 10-5, S&S 12-4
Garrett County Arts Council
301-334-6580
http://www.alleganyartscouncil.org/

Nossa Segunda Mostra

AaCP Featured Artist Show by
Mary A. McCunn & Jean Barnes Downs

Show runs Apr 2 through Jun 9, 2007
Opening Reception w/refreshments Apr 7, 6-8pm
Hours: 7 days a week 10-6
Arts at Canal Place
301-777-8199
http://www.alleganyartscouncil.org/

Mary will feature primarily new wearable jewelry works out of copper, brass and sterling silver, while Jean will be showing work utilizing a viscosity technique and with woodcuts or linoleum cut florals over monotypes.

Earrings and Necklaces by Mary A. McCunn

Mary and Jean came together once before at the AaCP for a successful show titled "Pulse & Currents" in July of 2005.

Jean's wonderful monotypes and monoprints can be found at her new website Solitude Studio. You can contact Jean at info@solitudestudio.com.