Upcoming Events and Shows
November 2024
Next!
Friday, November 22nd 6pm-9pm
&
Saturday, November 23rd 10am-4pm
@ Boston Yacht Club, Marblehead, MA.
November 30th 11-5pm @ Salem Old Town Hall
December 2024
December 7 & 8th at Abbot Hall, Marblehead, MA.
October 2024
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Thank you to everyone who have come out to support my art over these last 4 months! It’s been a very productive and busy time! I really enjoy preparing for each of the Fairs and Festivals in the towns of Marblehead, Salem, Essex, Ipswich and Nahant.
I am looking forward to focusing on all the commissions that have been waiting…thank you for your patience!
I’ll let you know here when my next event is. Until then, feel free to contact me directly if there is anything that I can create for you in my studio.
781-910-1571
susan.schrader@comcast.net
July 2024
Olde Ipswich Days ~ 53rd Annual Fair
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, July 26th, 27th & 28th .
Friday/Saturday 10-5pm & Sunday 10-4pm.
Olde Ipswich Day Annual Art & Craft Fair on the South Village Green, Ipswich, MA.
I am excited to be a vendor for the first time at the Olde Ipswich Days Festival!
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Marblehead Festival of the Arts
July 4th 10-5
July 5th 10-5
Artisans’ Marketplace on the grounds of Abbot Hall, 188 Washington Street, Marblehead, MA.
I’ll be under my tent with 37 other artists! Stop by and say hello!
Marblehead Festival of the Arts!
I am very excited to, once again, be an outdoor vendor at the Artisans’ Marketplace during the annual Marblehead Festival of the Arts 2024! I will be one of 38 artists on the grounds of Abbot Hall, 188 Washington Street, in the historical part of beautiful Marblehead, MA – our hometown.
Check out the Artisans’ Marketplace @ the grounds of Abbot Hall and browse all the wonderful vendors who will be offering a wide variety of original, handmade fine arts and crafts! Days of the Outdoor Craft Fair: Thursday, July 4th 10am – 5pm & Friday, July 5th 10am – 5pm.
My booth at the Artisans’ Marketplace, Marblehead, MA 2023
I will have my table full of beautiful hand painted ceramics. I hope you can stop by and say hello to me!
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June 2024
Saturday, June 8th:
I’ll be at the Salem Arts Festival Street Fair! Saturday, June 8th, 2024 @ Derby Square, Salem, MA , 10-5pm. It’s always a really great weekend! Art, music, food and festivities to be enjoyed by all!
Friday, June 14th & Saturday, June 15th:
Art in the Barn! June 14 & 15 @ I’ll have my hand painted ceramics and paintings at this year’s Art in the Barn Fundraiser to benefit the Greenbelt’s Land Association of Essex County, MA.
WHERE: Greenbelt’s Cox Reservation
82 Eastern Ave.
Essex, MA
SHOP: for paintings, collages, pastels, sculpture, ceramics, blown glass, fine woodworking, stonework and more! All purchases support Greenbelt’s conservation work in Essex County!
May 2024
Saturday, May 4th
I’ll be at the Spring Crafters Fair! Saturday, May 4th 9am – 2pm @ Nahant Village Church, 27 Cliff Street, Nahant, MA. It will be my first time offering my art in Nahant! Excited. Hope you can stop by and visit my table!
Saturday, May 11th
I’ll be at the Marblehead Spring Celebration! Saturday, May 11th 10-2pm @ Lee Mansion Grounds, 161 Washington Street, Marblehead, MA. It is a wonderful Festival with an array of local artists, musicians and with a few breweries and a mobile cocktail bar (Bubble Bar Boston) for your enjoyment!
April 2024
Saturday, April 20th, 2024 12-4pm
233 Western Ave, Lynn, MA
Excited for my first vending gig of 2024!
I’ll have my table at the Essex Apothecary
“Join us at Essex Apothecary on April 20th from 12-4pm! Featuring unbeatable specials on your favorite goodies, music from DJ Davey Kay, food from Fat Jim, local vendors, and a special appearance from Auditor Diana DiZoglio at 1pm, we’re guaranteeing this will be the hottest 420 party in the North Shore.”
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January 2024
My husband and I enjoyed an amazing holiday in Argentina and Uruguay. The people and their unique customs, food, wine, outdoor markets and the ART was a sight to behold. For three weeks we walked around various cities, explored wineries and museums while soaking up the sun as we escaped the New England winter! As with all of our travels – my art only benefits from the experiences we had seeing the beautiful Argentinian art and the breathtaking landscapes.
Feb/March/April 2024
These months are usually the lovely quiet ones where I am able to spent loads of time in my studio producing art that will be part of the upcoming shows and Festivals for ’24. I love to use these months to experiment with different shapes and color combinations in my ceramics, and paintings, and also work on my “Whale Project” and my “Cod” – both of which are for the important fundraiser for the Marblehead Festival of the Arts Scholarships. Stayed tuned!
Also, I am co-chair for the Artisans’ Marketplace which is the outdoor Festival that will run Thursday, July 4th and Friday, July 5th 2024 on the grounds of Abbot Hall, 188 Washington Street, Marblehead, MA 01945.
Applications to be a vendor is open until March 31st, 2024:
Here is the link for the MoFA Artisans’ Marketplace Application. Good luck!
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November/December 2021
These past few months have been very busy! I have enjoyed being a vendor in Marblehead, Swampscott and Wakefield – so fun.
Upcoming events!
I will have my table full of beautiful hand painted ceramics. I hope you can stop by and say hello to me!
1. Holiday Artists’ Market @ Salem Old Town Hall
Saturday, November 27th, 2021 10am – 5pm
2. Hadley Sip & Shop (Benefits the Hadley PTO)
Thursday, December 2nd 6:30pm – 9pm.
@ Swampscott Yacht Club, 425 Humphrey Street, Swampscott, MA.
3. Holiday Gift Expo during the Marblehead Christmas Walk Weekend
Saturday, December 4th 10am – 2pm
Sunday, December 5th 10am – 2pm
@ The Masonic Hall, 62 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA. Lots of parking behind building!
February 2021
Psyched to have my painting “Copper Moon” selected for this National Juried Exhibition: “Variations” Exhibit!
January 30 – March 14, 2021 hosted by the Marblehead Arts Association.
All work can be viewed online and the Mansion is open Wednesday-Sunday!
The MAA would like to thank all of the artists who participated in our first national call for art for our Variations exhibit. With over 580 entries from 257 artists, our group of esteemed judges narrowed the field to 119 artists and 172 unique pieces of art. We are very proud to say that out of that group, 21 of them were our very own MAA members.
“Copper Moon”
42”x48”
Hand rolled aluminum/copper, paper, ink, acrylic on board.
Simple black frame.
Available.
December 2020
Greetings everyone!
Different times…
So we are nearing the end of this very strange and difficult year due to Covid…here’s to hoping that 2021 will be a much healthier and happier year for all. Despite most of my exhibitions and pop up events were cancelled, I still had a chance to be a vendor at the Marblehead Farmers’ Market (August/Sept/Oct), on the grounds of the Lee Mansion in Marblehead (November), and at the Masonic Hall for the M’head Christmas Walk weekend (December). I also had the opportunity to have many of my paintings at Kent Newton Hair Salon, Boston since January 2020! They are coming down at the end of December. Also, I had paintings in Members Show at the Lee Mansion @ Marblehead Art Association for the months of Nov/Dec.
Ceramics
I have also been very busy with my hand painted ceramics! I love painting all the different shapes – my mugs, platters, ornaments, bowls, vases, tiles for example have been very popular and I look at each piece as a shaped canvas…Each time I unload the kiln it feels like Christmas! Seeing the colors of the glazes pop is very satisfying to me. I’m loving my new and also repeated customers – thank you!
Tuesday Night Raffle Nights!
When the shutdowns started and the schools became remote, I felt I needed to do something to keep connected with everyone, find a way to continue to share my art, and in my little way give something back to my community. So I came up with “Tuesday Night Raffle Night” that I host every week on FaceBook and Instagram…I started mid March and this Tuesday, December 29th 2020 will be my 36th consecutive week! Each week I give away 3-4 pieces of my art (mostly ceramics) in a random drawing. I go live on FB once the drawing closes at 9pm…it’s silly and fun and everyone seems to enjoy it. Feel free to add your name to the drawing! Find me on FB: Susan j Schrader Art or instagram @susanjschrader1
Opportunities
I am grateful that these artisan shops/galleries have been selling my art this past year. I appreciate the opportunity and to have my work in front of new customers near and far.
The Arnould Gallery, 111 Washington Street, Marblehead, MA.
The Hiccup, 158 Humphrey Street, Swampscott, MA
The Artful Mix, New Canaan, CT
Also, I have been picked up by a Boston based Art Consultant (stay tuned!) and by a North Shore Interior Designer. Already, the amazing Maureen Mercer has placed my painting “Hope” in a local coffee shop, Java Sun, that she redesigned – looks so warm and inviting!
I appreciate their support in my art and I love to create pieces for these beautiful artisan shops/galleries.
I am feeling hopeful for this New Year. I hope to continue to create and share my art with you throughout the coming year. Here’s to 2021 becoming a year where there will be much love, hope, health and prosperity for all.
I miss hanging out with my friends and family. I miss hugging them! Here’s a virtual hug to you all,
Best,
Susan.
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July 2019
Next Week! Friday, July 26th & Saturday, July 27th 2019.
I’m please to share my art during this amazing Fundraiser!
I’ll be there, as well as 4 of my artist friends on Friday & Saturday under the huge tent @ the Marina!
ABOUT THE BLUEFIN BLOWOUT
The 2019 Bluefin Blowout marks 8 years for us! The Bluefin Blowout, benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association, is New England’s premier giant bluefin tuna tournament presented by the Lyon-Waugh Auto Group, and hosted by Cape Ann’s Marina Resort in the historic fishing port of Gloucester, MA! Showcased on the National Geographic’s hit series “Wicked Tuna,” the Bluefin Blowout draws some of the best giant tuna fishermen on the east coast competing in two long days of fishing to take home over $40,000 in cash, jackpots, and prizes along with the coveted Bluefin Blowout Trophy!
We invite everyone to enjoy the giant weigh-in station, vendors, tournament tent, live music and entertainment. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more updated information on the tournament and come celebrate the fishery of the magnificent bluefin tuna in true tournament fashion as the best of the best battle the giants of the ocean!
The 2019 Bluefin Blowout will offer select vendor displays, a catered Captain’s Dinner, raffles, a silent auction, and cash prizes!
Come witness this tournament and some of the best giant tuna fishing in the world is showcased in America’s Oldest Seaport!
This Friday Evening!
Grace & Diggs
24 New Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970
Friday, June 21st
7pm – 9pm
Join us for an evening of art and sharing…
“3 Questions for Susan j Schrader”
Refreshments will be served.
Marblehead’s Farmers Market – This Saturday!
I will be at the Farmers Market on Saturday, June 22nd, 2019
showcasing my new line of ceramics!
9am – noon
Located behind the Veterans Middle School, 217 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA 01945
Art @Eat Well Kitchen
12 Atlantic Avenue, Marblehead, MA 01945
Monday, May 24th, 2019
Monday, May 20th, 2019 I will be hanging 7 paintings in the new space of Eat Well Kitchen
Join us Friday, May 24th 10am-12pm for coffee and food sampling and a conversation!
Marblehead’s 2019 Art Walk
@ ShipShape
Saturday, May 18th & Sunday, May 19th
11am- 5pm
It’s time for ArtWalk Weekend in Marblehead!
Please join us @ Shipshape this Saturday 10am-5pm & Sunday 11am-4pm.
Susan j Schrader, fine artist and Artisan Nantucket Basket Weaver Patti DiCarlo Baker will be there demonstrating their work.
Artist Reception on Saturday @ 3pm with light refreshments and a raffle!
LynnArts Gallery
“Contrast – A Black & White Exhibit”
Group Exhibition runs January 31st – March 23rd 2019
Opening Reception: Friday, February 1st 5:30pm – 7:30pm
These three paintings of mine are part of the exhibition!
“Walks With You”
10″x10″
“Nighttime Keeper Lady – Paper Heart Dress” (Sold)
“Love you more than all the Stars”
ink/acrylic on paper
matted and framed
January 2019
“Journey”
January 26th – March 17th, 2019
80 Washington Street, Marblehead, MA 01945
Opening Reception: Saturday, January 26th, 2019 6-8pm
Opening of “Journey”
“Flip my Flop”
27″x27″
ink/acrylic/varnish on canvas
This painting is on exhibit at Creative Spirit Gallery!
Upcoming Events & Exhibitions
“Variations”
5th Annual New England Regional; Variations Exhibition February 9 -March 10th, 2019
Opening Reception: Sunday, February 10, 2-4 pm
I am exhibiting these two paintings!
“Bottoms Up”
ink/acrylic/paper on canvas/wood
25″x25″
“Nighttime Keeper Lady – Paper Hearts Dress #3”
ink/acrylic/paper on canvas
10″x10″
Past Exhibitions and News
January 2019
“Walk-Abouts With You”
My Latest Solo Exhibition
Paintings and Drawings
@
Gallery @ The Newton Free Library
330 Homer Street, Newton Center, MA 02459
January 3rd – January 30th, 2019
I hope you are able to stop by and see this exhibit! I have 29 paintings and drawings up in this vibrant and busy setting in the middle of beautiful Newton, MA. When I was hanging the show on Dec 31st…there were so many people who walked through the gallery and I was able to talk with them about my work.
Exhibit runs through to January 30th 2019 ~ let me know if you saw it!
I was at The Gallery @ Newton Free Library onSaturday, January 26th 11-1pm and demonstrated my techniques. – I started on a painting…but the time was mostly spent talking with the amazing visitors!
Thank you for stopping by!
Check out this video I made on Saturday, January 26th 2019 of the exhibit!
Fall 2018
This past Fall, I had the unique opportunity to work on an outdoor mural at Glovers School – a local Marblehead, MA school.
The Marblehead Reporter covered the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of Mural!
“Marblehead’s Glover School unveils a whimsical work of art”
Written by Chris Stevens, published November 27th, 2018.
The Glover “Living Mural”
This is me on the day I finished the 30 ft x 6 ft outdoor mural! I designed images that reflected our sleepy little seaside town such as the Marblehead Lighthouse, Abbot Hall, crazy swimming fish, and a playground for example.
I worked on this project September and October…by the end of October some days were quite chilly.
Almost done! I even hid the alphabet throughout the mural for the kids to find…and painted a big flower with a measuring stick so the kids can see how tall they are.
Done!
Here are the children on the first day when they were allowed to finally draw with chalk on the mural. They can color in my drawings, or draw throughout the mural as I left a lot of space for their creations!
And when it rains, the chalk is cleaned off and ready for the next dry recess!
“wired”
August 10th – September 23rd, 2018
Opening Reception: Thursday, August 16th 6pm-8pm
@ Marblehead Arts Association
8 Hooper Street, Marblehead, MA 01945
Here is the Marblehead Reporter Arts Review:
“Stepping Into the Whimsical World of “wired” “
Written by Arts Marblehead Reporter, Mary Reines. Published August 22nd, 2018
Please join us for the Opening Reception! I have 42 pieces in this solo exhibition. Many wall sculptures and mixed media paintings.
Also, I will be the Artist in the Gallery on Saturday, August 18th 10:30am – 12pm demonstrating my painting techniques and will be available to talk about my work. Please stop by!
“Shimmering”
42″x42″
rolled aluminum and copper/paper/ink/encaustic wax on canvas/board
March-May 2018
“Jaunts & Jigs”
at the
Helen Bumpus Gallery
March – May 5th 2018
The Helen Bumpus Gallery is located at the Duxbury Free Library @
77 Alden Street, Duxbury Massachusetts.
Susan and Jane Neilson, Gallery Director of Helen Bumpus Gallery
March 2018
Solo Exhibit @ Mercy Tavern in Salem!
Pleased to have 6 paintings up at Mercy Tavern in the heart of Historic Salem, MA
148 Derby Street
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
Thank you Mary Reines for including me in your Marblehead Reporter article “A weekend of women’s art”! It was great connecting with you at my Opening last week at Mercy Tavern!
Here is the link:
http://marblehead.wickedlocal.com/…/2…/weekend-of-womens-art
#susanjschrader #mercytavern #marbleheadreporter #maryreines
April 2018 (ongoing)
Grace & Diggs
A unique gallery/shop/studio in the heart of Historical Salem,
Excited to announce that my work can be found at Linda Mullen’s amazing “Grace & Diggs” store on Artist Row in the heart of Salem, MA!
Check out Linda’s wonderful creations and stay tuned for our Collaborative Art Exhibition Weekend!
#susanjschrader #graceanddiggs #lindamullen #salemma #shoplocal
Linda Mullen, owner of Grace & Diggs wearing one of her unique handmade hats!
Detail of “Afternoon Tipple #2″…These crazy hats are everywhere!!!!
Another example of Linda Mullen’s hats!
April/May 2018
“Exhibition Exhibition”
Group Exhibition at Salem Art Association!
April 7th – May 27th, 2018
I have 3 paintings in this fun group exhibition!
“Which Way?”
“Congested Calm #2”
“Rose Garden #1”
#susanjschrader #salem #salemartsassociation
March-May 2018
“Muse” What Inspires An Artist?”
Group Exhibition @ Salem Arts Association
211 Bridge Street (entrance off of Ash Street)
I have 2 pieces in this group exhibition! 
Marblehead Cod #1
“Tra-la-la-la (bicycle girl #2)”
March-May 2018
“New Horizons – Spring Ahead” – Group Exhibition @ Artworks Gallery!
22 Foster Street, Peabody, MA
I have one of my Cod Wall Sculptures on display!
Marblehead Cod #2
April – May 2018
Rockport Art Association
Wengenroth Gallery
12 Main St (16.89 mi)
Rockport, Massachusetts 01966
Spring Group Show – Paintings, Graphics, Sculpture
As a Contributing Art Member of the Rockport Art Association, I have 2 pieces included in this remarkable Group Exhibition!
“Marblehead Cod #3”
Copper/copper thread/nails on wood
37″ long
detail
detail
Me and “Flip my flop Please”
The Salem Magazine Article
“Inspiring the Arts”
I am thrilled to be part of this wonderful article written by Terry Date and photos by Mike Springer in Spring Edition of The Salem Magazine!
Me and fellow Salem Artist Kristen chatting away with our art behind us!
My buddy Brian with his fish sculpture and my big blue painting in the background.
Two Person Exhibition
Susan j Schrader & Alexander Gassel
January 21st – March 22nd, 2018
Opening Reception Sunday, January 21st 2018
Cloister Gallery @ St. Andrews,
135 Lafayette Street, Marblehead, MA 01945
Check out the review in the Marblehead Reporter, Thursday, January 25th, 2018
“New Horizons, Spring Ahead”
Group Exhibition @ Arcworks
22 Foster Street, Peabody, MA 01960
Sunday March 11th – Friday April 27, 2018
My mixed media Cod is part of the exhibition!
“Marblehead Cod #2”
My donation for the Marblehead Rotary
~ February 2018 Scholarship Fundraiser ~
“ears to the ground – paper hearts”
Signing contracts for 2 Solo 2018 Exhibitions!
March/April 2018 @ Bumpus Gallery, Duxbury, MA
&
August/September 2018 @ Marblehead Arts Association, Marblehead, MA
On display at The Landing, Marblehead, MA 01945:
July – January 2018
“drifting”
The Marblehead Inn has exhibited my two paintings.
This beautiful Boutique Inn is the perfect setting for my large, bright contemporary Art!
The Marblehead Inn
264 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA 01945
April 2017
ArcWorks Community Art Center
The Artisan Shop at ArcWorks is now selling my smaller sized paintings and drawings!
22 Foster Street, Peabody, MA 978-548-5855 @arcworksart.org/
These are a few examples of my Art that are available!
“The Abstracted View” Group Exhibition @ ArcWorks Community Art Center
September 17th – December 2017
ArcWorks Community Art Center – 22 Foster Street, Peabody, MA, 01960
“Facing Doubt” Sold
8″x10″
aluminum/nails/wood
“Summertime Stroll”
On view at the Marblehead Inn! New work up for October/November 2017
264 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA 01945 781 – 639- 9999
“Glowing Autumn Evenings”
30″x40″
ink/acrylic on board
October 2017
My donated mask “Midnight Muse” is on display at the Marblehead Arts Association and the bidding has begun!
Online bidding until October 11th @ midnight! Click here to bid!
September – October 2107
“Faint of Art” Juried Group Exhibition @ Salem Arts Association, Salem, MA
Local Artists Explore the Fear Factor!
September 1 through October 29
Opening Reception Friday September 1 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM
Salem Arts Association Presents “Faint of Art”. Our annual PEM inspirational that allows local artists to interpret concepts of fear, suspense, and horror. Inspired by the Peabody Essex Museum’s exhibition of “It’s Alive! Classic Horror and Sci-Fi Art from the Kirk Hammett Collection”.
My latest painting “Wanting” has been accepted to be part of this exhibition and has won an Honorable Mention!
“Wanting”
15″x20″
ink/acrylic/graphite on board
Salem Arts Galleries and Shop are located in “The Bridge at 211” at 211 Bridge Street. The gallery entrance is located on Ash st.
Regular hours are Saturdays and Sundays, Noon until 6:00 PM.
“Flip Flop”
A juried group exhibition
September 1st – October 7th, 2017
A collaborative Exhibition presented by the Newburyport Art Association & Marblehead Art Association
Opening Reception:
at Newburyport Art Association
65 Water Street, Newburyport, MA
Saturday, September 16, 7-9p.m.
Happy to announce that my painting “Sitting Pretty” will be part of this Exhibition!
“Sitting Pretty”
20″x20″
ink/acrylic/graphite on board
June 2017
June – August 2017
Solo Exhibition
Summertime Jigs
June 23rd – August 24th 2017
Landscapes & Seascapes ~ Group Exhibition
June 8th – July 25th 2017
Opening Reception: Thursday, June 8th 4pm – 6pm
My painting “Road Trip #2” has been juried in to be part of this exhibition!
Won Best of Show!
“Road Trip #2”
30″x40″
ink/acrylic/metal/canvas on board
simple black frame
Check it out! We got a mention in the local Salem News!
Cods of a Different Color!
A Marblehead Festival of the Arts Fundraiser for scholarships and local events.
I made this mixed media piece along with other 50+ local artist’s cods that is now available for a online auction from June 14th- July 4th 2017. Place your bid!
Codasaurus #2 Sold
23″x10″
ink/acrylic/thread/glass/nails on wood
Marblehead Festival of the Arts
July 1st – July 4th 2017
I am pleased to announce that I have had 5 pieces of my art juried into this year’s Marblehead Festival of the Arts Group Exhibitions! Also, 2 of them received awards!
Mixed Media
Here are the my 2 mixed media paintings:
“Hands Into Feet – Wonderment”
Received an Outstanding Work Award!
ink/acrylic/graphite/paper on board
42″x48″
detail
detail
“Facing Doubt”
ink/acrylic/nails/aluminum on board
8″x10″
The newest of our exhibits, it is the answer for all those artists whose choice of mediums and creative ideas just “didn’t fit” the traditional descriptions… the art is different and exciting.
Mixed Media is a juried exhibit of original artwork in two or more traditional or nontraditional media in a single composition, with an emphasis on but not limited to paint, collage, drawing, image transfer, assemblage, paper maché, textiles, wax and found objects.
Exhibit Location: St. Michael’s Church, 26 Pleasant St., Marblehead
Drawing
Here are my 2 drawings:
“ears to the ground – ladders”
12″ x 38″
ink/acrylic on paper
matted and framed
“Bicycle Girl” Sold
Received an Honorable Mention Award!
9″x12″
ink/acrylic on paper
“Since we were children, we had that creative impulse every time we had a pencil or crayon in our hand… see artists who have mastered the skill”
Drawing is a juried exhibit of original drawings in charcoal, conte crayon, pencil, pen and ink, and other drawing materials.
Exhibit Location: Abbot Hall, 188 Washington St.
Painting
This is my painting:
“Snazzy Walkabout”
ink/acrylic/graphite on board
42″x48″
simple black frame
“One of our biggest exhibits covering the whole range of the painting, join the people who come to see some of the best painters on the North Shore.”
Exhibit Location: Abbot Hall 188 Washington St.
Painting is a juried exhibit of original work in oil, acrylic, and watercolor.
Rose Garden Party ~ June 15th 2017
This was an awesome experience and I am so grateful that I had a chance to be part of the Festivities!
I’ve been asked to be part of this year’s Rose Garden Party! It takes place this Thursday, June 15th. This huge annual fundraiser is chaired by Boston Mayor Martin J Walsh and Ms. Lorrie Higgins & supports arts, cultural, and enrichment programs in the public park system of the City of Boston. To learn more about it: Boston.gov
Myself and Paul McMahan will be setting up our easels and painting in the beautiful grounds of the Kelleher Rose Garden in the Back Bay Fens during the event 5:30-8pm.
I’m so grateful and delighted to have this opportunity!!!
(business cards/art cards as well as new paintings packed!)
#susanjschrader
June 3rd &4th, 2017
Mural Slam at the Salem Arts Festival!
This was an incredible weekend! 22+hrs of painting over the weekend! Here are some pics from June 3-4th.
I will be painting onsite for two days during the festival. The site for the 2017 Salem Mural Slam is a series of brick walls at Artists’ Row, located in historic downtown Salem at 24 New Derby St., across from Old Town Hall and Derby Square. This area at the heart of the city was originally built as a market place and continues to this day to be an important public plaza and pedestrian way.
In the interest of enhancing the visual experience for residents and visitors in this walking city, the city of Salem is inviting artists to help transform these spaces that are part of the Salem Public Art Initiative, and the murals will provide an entertaining and stimulating experience to those that live in and visit Salem.
“As we open the 13th season of Artists’ Row, we are very excited to invite artists to paint onsite for two days during the Salem Arts Festival,” said Deborah Greel, public art planner. “This is a great opportunity for the public to see art in the making.”
Solo Exhibition
My “Paintings & Drawings” Solo Exhibit is up! 39 pieces! The Gallery is a long space and brightly lit…the art looks very good. I hope to see some of my local peeps for the Opening Reception this Sunday, April 30th 3-5pm @ The Gallery at Grosvenor Park, Grosvenor Park Center, 7 Loring Hills Avenue, Salem, MA. #susanjschrader
Paintings & Drawings
April 29th – May 25th, 2017
Opening Reception: Sunday, April 30th, 2017 3pm – 5pm.
The Gallery at Grosvenor Park, 7 Loring Hills Avenue, Salem, 01970.
Article about my current exhibition “Paintings & Drawings” in the Marblehead Reporter (April 27th, 2017)
Read the Wickedlocal.com article
May 20th-21st
ArtWalk 2017
Saturday, May 20th & Sunday, May 21st
Me setting up on the Saturday – what a FUN weekend we had!! Thank you to everyone who stopped by and made it so special!
This will be my 3rd year in a row to be the Mud Puddle Toy Store’s Artist! I will be creating 2 brand new paintings that will be on display in the Toy Store – please come by and check out my latest paintings! Also, I will be drawing with the children outside (weather permitting). Each year local Marblehead businesses team up with local artists for a weekend long collaboration that celebrates our Community and the Arts. I am delighted to be showing my new paintings in the windows of Mud Puddle Toys! www.mudpuddletoys.com Located at 1 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA.
Please join us this Saturday @ 4pm for a Light Reception!
On Saturday I will be there throughout the day to share my work with you. Starting at 4pm on Saturday, please join us for a light reception. There are 32 businesses and artists that are participating this year – so May 20th/21st proves to be a wonderful and festive weekend! We hope that you will bring the family and friends and stop by on Saturday, May 20th.
May 2017
I made this mixed media painting for the Marblehead Rotary’s Annual Fundraiser “Marblehead’s Got Talent”. This painting will be live auctioned off on Saturday, May 12th, 2017 @ 6pm-10pm at the Boston Yacht Club, Marblehead, MA.
“Drifting #4” Sold
10″x 13″
ink/acrylic on canvas
simple black frame
April/May 2017
By Association ~ Group Exhibition
@ Artworks, 22 Foster Street, Peabody, MA
“flip my flop please”
detail
me and “flip my flop please”
April 2017
Marblehead Festival of the Art Auction Fundraisers 2017!
I made a few items that have been auctioned off live! What a fun event that was!
I made this mixed media painting for the Live Auction Fundraiser, Saturday, April 29th @ Abbott Hall, Marblehead, MA. Funds will go towards student scholarships.
“Catch me if you can!” Sold
16″x20″
ink/acrylic/thread/metal/glass
detail
Plate Sold
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March 2017
Solo Exhibition
“musings”
March 3 – 31st 2017
Please join us for the Opening Reception of my Solo Exhibition “musings” on Sunday, March 5th @ 12-2pm. Stetson Gallery is located @ the Unitarian Universalist of Marblehead. 28 Mugford Street, Marblehead, MA 01945 I am very excited to share my new paintings and drawings with you! Light refreshments will be served.
April 2017
Artrageous31
Fundraiser Exhibition for Monserrat College of Art, Beverly, MA
April 2017
“drifting #2” Sold
ink/acrylic on canvas, 14″x14″
November 2016
Solo Exhibition
“tell me something”
Excited to announce that I have been chosen to be the Official 2016 Holiday Pops Logo Artist Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Marblehead Harbor! I was asked to produce and donate an original painting that will be auctioned off in December to raise funds for numerous student scholarship funds for 2017. In addition to the original painting, hand-signed giclee prints will be for sale starting from November 2016. The unveiling of the painting will be at my Solo Exhibition Opening at the Abbot Public Library. 235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA. PAINTING? WHAT PAINTING? The painting will be kept a secret until the Wednesday, November 9th Exhibition Opening 5:30pm! Here is the painting!
“Marblehead Nights”
ink/acrylic on canvas, 19″x19″, white frame.
The unveiling of “Marblehead Nights”!
November 2016
Children’s Book Illustrator!
Very excited to share with you that I have illustrated a Children’s Book with local Marblehead authors and owners of “The Crazy Candy Lady” Store. The book will bring the Store to life! It is about a little girl who likes to do kind things for the community. The book contains 16 ink/watercolor paintings of mine produced exclusively for this project. Book was published Fall 2016!
Pick up your own copy of:
The Sweetest SuperHero!
My first illustrated book!
October 2016
“Kindred: ISU Printmaking Alumni Exhibition”
@ Jan Brandt Gallery 1106 E. Bell Street, Bloominton, Illinois. Group Exhibition runs September 24th – October 13th 2016.
“tell me something”
ink/graphite on board 15″x22″
May/June 2016
Solo Exhibiton
“whimsy”
Solo Exhibition at the Marblehead Arts Association May 7th – June 19th 2016.
Opening Reception on Sunday, May 8th 2pm – 4pm. Refreshments will be served.
Artist in the Gallery, Sunday, May 15th @ 2pm.
“tip toe tip toe”
June/July 2016
Solo Exhibition at Opus
87 Washington Street, Salem, Ma
The red brick walls of the Opus Restaurant was a good background to exhibit my 20+ paintings!
June 2015 – May 2016
Haley’s Market and Cafe – 114 Washington Street, Marblehead, MA
These two paintings adorned the walls of the Cafe!
“look after your inner Spring”
42″x48″
“Dancing down the slopes”
27″x27″
December 2015
Bromfield Gallery, Boston.
December 2nd – 20th 2015
“Winter Works” Annual Juried Show ~ www.bromfieldgallery.com
“Nighttime Keeper Lady #3” Sold
November-January 2016
Winter Member Exhibit Hooper’s Treasures “Pieces of Eight” – Fundraiser Exhibit @ Marblehead Arts Associaion.
November 21 – January 3, 2016 Opening Reception Sunday, November 22, 2:00-4:00pm.
I have 5 small paintings in this special exhibition!
Cods of a Different Color!
A Marblehead Festival of the Arts Fundraiser for scholarships and local events.
I made this mixed media piece along with other 50+ local artist’s cods that is now available for an online auction from June 14th- July 4th 2017. Place your bid!
2016 Cod “Codasaurus” Sold!
Salem Arts Center, Salem MA – September 2015 – June 2016
179 Essex Street, Salem, MA. As a Salem Art Association Member, I have these two paintings on exhibition at the Salem Arts Center.
“walkabout with you”
20″x20″
“green teapot – black spots” 15″x20″
2015 – The Artisan and Gift Shop at the Marblehead Arts Association
I am very happy to announce that the The Gift Shop at the Marblehead Arts Association now is selling my works on paper and my small paintings on wood! Stop by at 8 Hooper Street, Marblehead, MA 01945 to see some beautiful original paintings, jewelry, pottery and more from us local artists!
June 2015
“Summer Member’s Exhibit” at the Marblehead Arts Association.
June 27th – August 9th 2015
My painting “look after your inner Spring” (40″x47″) was selected for the “Summer Member’s Exhibit” at the Marblehead Arts Association. June 27th – August 9th. Opening Reception – Sunday, June 28th 2:00-4:00pm. ***Honorable Mention received for this painting! woot!
June – November 2015
Atomic Cafe, Marblehead
I have 7 paintings at Atomic Cafe, Marblehead, MA as of June 22nd! Stop by for a great cup of coffee and yum food and view the work!
Salem Arts Festival June 5th – 7th 2015
“Grinning Runner” was juried into the Salem Arts Festival Painting Exhibition at the Old Town Hall in Salem, Ma.
May 2015
Mud Puddle Toys & Marblehead Artwalk
Second year in a row I get to be the Mud Puddle Toy’s Artist!
May 2015 & 2016 & 2017! Susan j Schrader Art FB
Each year local Marblehead businesses team up with local artists for a weekend long collaboration that celebrates our Community and the Arts. I am delighted to be showing my new paintings in the windows of Mud Puddle Toys! www.mudpuddletoys.com On Saturday I will be there throughout the day to share my work with you. Starting at 4pm on Saturday, please join us for a light reception. The Marblehead High School Jazz Band will be there to offer their amazing acoustic accompaniment. There are 32 businesses and artists that are participating this year – so May 16th & 17th proves to be a wonderful and festive weekend! We hope that you will bring the family and friends and stop by on Saturday, May 16th.
2nd Annual “Arts Fusion Gala” sponsored by Marblehead Arts Association and Marblehead Festival of the Arts – May 2nd, 2015
“spring fever”
20″x20″
ink/acrylic on canvas
I have donated my new painting “spring fever” to be auctioned off at the Arts Fusion Gala on May 2nd, 2015. Visit www.marbleheadfestival.org for tickets. “spring fever” 20″x20″ mixed media on canvas.
Fifty Cods for Fifty! Marblehead Festival of the Arts June 2015
2015 Cod “Marblehead Walkabout”
I have been asked to be one of 50 local artists to hand paint/decorate 24″ wooden cods that will be available on an online auction to benefit Marblehead Festival of the Arts 2015. www.marbleheadfestival.org for more information. The decorated cods will be be displayed in the local Marblehead shops starting early June. The online auction will be available nationwide and the funds will go directly to the Marblehead Festival of the Arts programs and scholarships.
Salem Arts Festival Group Exhibition June 5-7th 2015, Old Town Hall, Salem, Ma.
“New England Regional Exhibit: Variations” February 14 – March 15th 2015 “Variations…it’s what keeps outlooks fresh and interesting. Over 100 works of artists from and throughout New England, representing a diversity of style and media.” Marblehead Arts Association, 8 Hooper Street, Marblehead, MA 01945 www.marbleheadarts.org
St. Andrew’s Fundraiser and Auction February 2015 I donated a painting “snowy evening nights with Chagall” for St. Andrew’s of Marblehead, MA for their Fundraiser Auction night. I am delighted to know that it has found a great home!
“snowy evening walks with Chagall” 12″x12″ mixed media on canvas.
“New Member Artist Exhibition” January 10th – February 8th 2015
Marblehead Arts Association, 8 Hooper Street, Marblehead, MA 01945 www.marbleheadarts.org
12″x12″ Group Exhibition December 2014
Bromfield Gallery, 450 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA www.bromfieldgallery.com Group Art Exhibition July – October 2014 Cloister Gallery, St. Andrew’s, 135 Lafayette Street, Marblehead, MA 01945
