Bedford Minuteman features Open Studios in their 10/27 edition

Mary Johannessen, working at Studio 200, her kiln-formed glass workshop

Click here to download and print a map to this year’s BCA Open Studios!

A dozen Bedford artists’ studios will show the work of 19 artists, ready to greet visitors and shoppers from noon to 5 pm on the weekend of November 5 & 6.

This is the third year that Bedford Center for the Arts has sponsored a pre-holiday Open Studios event to highlight the work of Bedford’s many artists and artisans.

“Bedford is home to many more artists than one might imagine,” said Susan Grieb, the manager of this year’s event. “While several have achieved regional recognition in galleries and juried shows, there are many more who are considered to be important emerging artists.”

BCA’s Open Studios and Holiday Sale will begin at noon on Saturday, November 5, immediately following Loom with a View, a fundraiser for Bedford Center for the Arts with master weaver Randall Darwall; Open Studios will continue on Sunday, November 6, from noon to 5 pm on both afternoons.

Two Bedford restaurants, Flatbread and Carriage House Café and Bakery are sponsoring this year’s Open Studio and Holiday Sale.

The following artists will participate in BCA’s 2011 Open Studios and Holiday Sale:

Paper artist Christine Bennett creates altered books, greeting cards, switch plate covers and polymer jewelry.

• Website: http://www.cardamomcards.com/
• Open Studios location: 10 Sweetwater Avenue.

Linda Christen is a writer (The Ice Cream Shop and Other Stories and Poems) and potter primarily working with altered soft slab construction.

• Website: http://www.lindaslocale.blogspot.com/
• Open Studios location: 10 Sweetwater Avenue.

Whether you’re looking for hand-crafted dollhouse furniture or a bedroom suite for your American Girl doll, Bruce Dawson offers heirloom-quality workmanship.

• Website: http://www.etsy.com/people/bedMiniatures
• Open Studios location: BCA space on the ground floor of Old Town Hall, 16 South Road.

Teresa Deible is both a functional and sculptural potter whose work has been juried into regional and national shows.

• Website: http://www.clayfulexpressions.com/
• Open Studios location: 373 North Rd #1

Mixed media collage artist Maria Green’s work was chosen for exhibition in this year’s Frances N. Roddy Memorial show at the Concord Art Association.

• Website: n/a
• Open Studios location: BCA space on the ground floor of Old Town Hall, 16 South Road.

Photographer, artists’ book creator and digital fine arts printmaker Sing Hanson’s ethereal interpretations of rusted and fire-damaged metal have garnered appreciative regional attention.

• Website: http://www.singhanson.com
• Open Studios location: 40 Springs Road

Since 2003 Laurel Huggins has created hand-crafted jewelry in silver and copper with fused glass.

• Website: http://www.designsbylaurel.net
• Open Studios location: 31 Old Billerica Road

Glass artist Mary Johannessen produces kiln-formed art glass that is both functional and decorative; her work has been juried into prestigious shows such as Craft Boston and Paradise City Northampton as well as the American Craft Council’s spring show in Baltimore.

• Website: http://www.studio200glass.com/
• Open Studios location:  200 Springs Road.

Susan Keroes will offer both pottery and hand-knit items during Open Studios.

• Website: n/a
• Open Studios location: 11 Hayden Lane

Sy Levine is a wood-turner who also creates captivating nature photographs,  many from a recent African safari.

• Website:  n/a
• Open Studios location: 45 Shawsheen Road, Unit 15

Painter Dianne Levine works in pastels, oils and watercolors; her work has been exhibited in Las Vegas and was included in the International Artist’s Dictionary, Volume 1.

• Website: http://www.dlevineartist.com/
• Open Studios location: 9 Pine Street

Abstract artist John Lobosco completed a 2011 summer residency at the Center for Contemporary Printmaking in Norwalk, CT; John’s work has been shown in galleries throughout New England

• Website: http://www.johnloboscogallery.com
• Open Studios location: 28 Brooksbie Road

Artist and digital photography instructor Mike Milicia’s stunning avian photographs will be available as fine art prints, and in both wall and desk calendars.

• Website: http://www.michaelmiliciaphotography.com/
• Open Studios location: 200 Old Billerica Road.

Mindy Pollack-Fusi’s Place for Words and Workshops is an emerging center for aspiring writers; 21 of whom recently collaborated to publish The Ice Cream Shop and Other Stories and Poems, funded in part by the Bedford Cultural Council.

• Website: http://www.theplaceforwords.com/
• Open Studios location: 200 The Great Road, Suite 246.

Collage artist, jewelry designer and occasional poet Greta Rothman is a BCA studio tenant.

• Website: http://www.bit.ly/p3hqsT
• Open Studios location: BCA space on the ground floor of Old Town Hall, 16 South Road.

One of BCA’s original studio tenants, artist Martha Shea Smith creates work in a variety of media including encaustic.

• Website: https://www.facebook.com/marthasheasmith
• Open Studios location: BCA space on the ground floor of Old Town Hall, 16 South Road.

Artist and former Bedford Schools’ elementary librarian, Doris Smith creates award-winning multi-media collage in her BCA studio.

• Website:  http://bit.ly/r5fHNd
• Open Studios location: BCA space on the ground floor of Old Town Hall, 16 South Road.

Specializing in panoramic photography, Carlton SooHoo also shoots portraits and commercial work; he founded Panospin Studios several years ago.

• Website: http://www.panospin.com
• Open Studios location: 200 The Great Road, second floor

James Wang is a freelance professional photographer specializing in portraits of people and pets, as well as event coverage.

• Website: http://jameswangphoto.com/
• Open Studios location: 200 The Great Road, second floor