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‘History of Natick’ mosaic comes to life

October 21, 2021 by Bob Brown Leave a Comment

Artist Carol Krentzman installed her newest mosaic—based on a “History of Natick” theme—at Court Street in Natick Center on Friday.

The mosaic stands 12 feet high and 64 inches wide, and adds to a collection of other public art displays downtown, including Krentzman’s “We the People” mosaic. She says it’s her biggest mosaic, and that her grandson estimates it includes 6,000 tiles.

Featured on it are the South Natick Dam, the old baseball factory, a fire that changed the looked of downtown Natick, and more.

She recently finished her studio work and this weekend got to screwing the mosaic panels onto the wall and adding other finishing touches. Tilling, grouting and other glamorous stuff.

carol krentzman mosaic history — Carol Krentzman, top, and assistant Kathleen on ladder, showcasing Natick’s past and present

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South Natick arts doubleheader: park show, photo calendar contest

October 17, 2021 by Bob Brown Leave a Comment

South Natick was alive with art on Sunday, hosting both an Art in the Park event at Shaw Park as well as the Oldtown Photo Calendar Competition at Eliot Church. Some tough calls voting for calendar photos, but we did our judgiest.

Here are scenes from the events.

Art in the Park

Oldtown Photo Calendar Competition

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Natick weekend roundup—Trails Day, Riverbend Fall Festival, Art in the Park, Oldtown Photo Competition

October 15, 2021 by Deborah Brown 1 Comment

If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, Natick has a few fun events going on:

Natick Fall Trails Day

The Natick Trails and Forest Stewardship Committee invites the public to Natick Fall Trails Day on Saturday, Oct. 16, 9am-noon. The goal is to tidy up the trails at Hunnewell Town Forest for all to enjoy.

Pre-register for Natick Fall Trails Day.

Fall Festival, Riverbend School

LOCATION: 33 Eliot School, South Natick

Art in the Park

The Natick Artists’ Association will host Art in the Park at Shaw Park, (that nice green space across the street from the Bacon Free library) on Sunday, October 17, 10am – 3pm.

There will be over 2 dozen local artists enjoying the fresh air and offering up their art for your enjoyment and for purchase.

EVENT: Art in the Park
LOCATION: Shaw Park, Eliot Street, South Natick
DATE: Sunday, October 17
TIME: 10am-3pm

Oldtown Photo Calendar Competition

The 16th annual Oldtown Photo Calendar Competition will feature the work of over forty local photographers. Show visitors vote for their favorites, and winning images will be published in the Oldtown Calendar, a fundraiser for local nonprofit groups. All photographs were taken in “Oldtown” which includes parts of Natick, Dover, Sherborn, Wellesley and Needham. Come vote for your favorites, and check out the just-published 2022 Calendar, featuring the winners from last year’s competition.

The Oldtown Calendar is just one of many community building efforts organized by the Eliot Church. www.oldtowncalendar.org

DATE: October 17, 2021
TIME: 11am – 3pm
LOCATION: Eliot Church, 45 Eliot Street (Route 16), Natick, MA

Save the date: Natick Art in the Park, Oct. 17

October 5, 2021 by Deborah Brown 3 Comments

Due to health and safety concerns, Natick Artist Open Studios has been rescheduled for spring 2022. But that doesn’t mean the area’s talented makers are going into hibernation until then. Since visitors can’t come to artists’ studios, artists are bringing their work to one of Natick’s open-air beauty spots.

The Natick Artists’ Association will host Art in the Park at Shaw Park, (that nice green space across the street from the Bacon Free library) on Sunday, October 17, 10am – 3pm.

There will be over 2 dozen local artists enjoying the fresh air and offering up their art for your enjoyment.

Art in the Park, Natick — Photo via Natick Center Cultural District

EVENT: Art in the Park
LOCATION: Shaw Park, South Natick
DATE: Sunday, October 17
TIME: 10am-3pm

Maggie & Milo’s ice cream and hot dogs opens adjacent to Shaw Park

Natick Cultural Council is accepting proposals for community-oriented arts, humanities, and science programs until October 15, 2021

Little Free Art Gallery opens in front of Morse Institute

Oldtown Calendar call for photographers and show invitation

October 1, 2021 by Bob Brown Leave a Comment

You are invited to enter your work in the Oldtown Photo Calendar Competition.

Online registration by photographers is requested by Oct. 7.

This annual tradition, now in its 16th year, features the work of dozens of local photographers whose submissions are voted on by the public during an in-person showing slated for Sunday, Oct. 17, from 11am-3pm at Eliot Church, 45 Eliot St. (Route 16) in South Natick.

Winning images are published in the Oldtown Calendar, a fundraiser for local nonprofit groups.

Images from parts of Natick, Dover, Sherborn, Wellesley and Needham are eligible. Photographers of all skill levels are welcome.

For any questions on registration or about the show, please send email to theoldtowncalendar@gmail.com.

Art in the Park

Oldtown Photo Calendar Competition

Natick Fall Trails Day

Fall Festival, Riverbend School

Art in the Park

Oldtown Photo Calendar Competition

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