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Clifford Gallery -
The Figure - May 7 through June 24
A show of figurative work from twenty four members of the Belfast Life Drawing Groups, now housed at Waterfall Arts, opens in the Clifford Gallery on Friday May 7; with a reception for the artists from 5 to 7 pm. The show will run through June 25.
The exhibit contains a range of figurative work in sculpture, bas relief, charcoal and pencil drawings, paintings, and portraits. The show includes finely worked paintings and quick gesture drawings, an artist’s sketchbook, and shaped wire figures. Most of the work is for sale. Participating artists are Adele Drake, Dan Clarke, Stevan Hall, Carvel Glidden, Marianne Smith, Lynn Biebel, Thomas Griffith, Rainy Brooks, Margie Spencer-Smith, Martha Briana, Michael Fletcher, Carla Sanders, David Estey, Alan Crichton, Kris Engman, Ian Bruce, C.A. Babb, Kimberly Callas, Richard Mann, Christine Chan, Emily Hopkins, Nancy Morgan Barnes, Russell Kahn and Hector di Pietra Santa.
“We wanted to acknowledge the commitment that this group – over ten years – has made to the classic art practice of drawing from a live model,” said Martha Piscuskas, Director of Programming. “Waterfall Arts is pleased to foster this practice, through hosting and exhibitions and it’s exciting to see the incredibly diverse work that results from this focus.”
About twenty life drawing groups exist in Maine; one in Brunswick has been running for forty years. The Belfast drawing group was started in May of 2000 by Richard Mann and Dudley Zopp, in Zopp’s studio on lower Main Street.  The group has been meeting from 6:30 to 9:00 every Tuesday evening steadily since then. The aim is to provide a way for serious artists of all levels to study the figure inexpensively, by avoiding the cost of instruction and sharing model fees.  Approximately 100 participants, ranging from high-school students to established, professional artists, have attended the sessions over the years. The loose-knit group moved to the Masonic Building for a year, then to David Estey’s studio before moving to Waterfall Arts in 2006.  A Saturday morning session was added a year ago for artists interested in working from longer poses. The groups are open to the public and artists of all levels are encouraged to attend.
At the opening on Friday May 7 th, visitors can try their hand at drawing a live, clothed model. Drawing materials will be provided. A gallery talk with several of the artists is planned for Monday, May 24 at 7 PM. The Clifford Gallery is located at Waterfall Arts Belfast, 256 High Street. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10am to 5pm and by appointment.

Empty Walls and Windows- In the Corridor Gallery -Ongoing, ever-changing exhibit curated by particpating artists, organized by Abby Shahn and others.

Dav id Estey Drawing