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Congratulations to Aleta Steward!

We are very proud to announce that Aleta Steward was recently accepted into the prestigious Society of Animal Artists art show in Jackson Wyoming’s Trailside Galleries. The Society of Animal Artists was founded in the 1950’s and since then has been presenting the highest quality animal art in all medias throughout the world. Aleta’s painting “Affinity” was one of the 80 chosen, out of hundreds of entries. We are proud of her achievement and the overall quality of the work in which she submitted.

Highlights from our 2017 Summer Exhibition

On Saturday, July 1, 2017, The Christina Gallery, which is celebrating its 40th season, opened the 2017 Summer Exhibition with an artists’ reception for Duane Alt, Sandi Blanda, John C. Traynor, Russell Gordon and Marjorie Mason. The gallery is celebrating 20 years each with Alt, Blanda and Traynor and works by Island landscape artist Marjorie Mason and Still life and Portrait artist Russell Gordon are also being featured.

Sandi Blanda, gallery owner Christina Cook (holding a photograph of Duane Alt who was not able to make the reception) John C. Traynor, Marjorie Mason and Russell Gordon — Sandi Blanda, gallery owner Christina Cook (holding a photograph of Duane Alt who was unable to make the reception) John C. Traynor, Marjorie Mason and Russell Gordon

2017 Summer Exhibition

"Brunch on the Riviera" by Duane Alt — “Brunch on the Riviera” by Duane Alt

In the spring of 1977, my father and I opened a small gallery featuring his collection of vintage photographs of Martha’s Vineyard. We didn’t tell my mother about the gallery until we were ready to open. As each year passed we would expand upon the gallery’s offerings to include posters, limited edition prints and finally original works by nationally recognized artists. Today the gallery features the work of 30 living artists, a Modern Masters collection and a very unique collection of antique maps and nautical charts dating back to the mid-1500’s. We are quite proud of our artists and of the gallery.

The Christina Gallery’s Summer Exhibition

On Saturday, July 2, 2016, The Christina Gallery opened the 2016 Summer Exhibition with an artists’ reception for William R. Davis, Lloyd Kelly and Marjorie Mason. The gallery is celebrating 20th anniversaries with both Davis and Kelly who joined the gallery in 1996. Marjorie Mason, who has been with the gallery for many years as well, is also part of the season celebration with her recent collection of paintings of Martha’s Vineyard.

Marjorie Mason, Lloyd Kelly, gallery owner Christina Cook and William R. Davis

Celebrating 20 years with William R. Davis & Lloyd Kelly

2016 Summer Exhibition with William R. Davis, Lloyd Kelly & Marjorie Mason

It’s finally starting to feel like summer here on the Vineyard and with the season upon us, The Christina Gallery is very excited to announce details about our 2016 Summer Exhibition with William R. Davis and Lloyd Kelly. Both Bill and Lloyd have been with our gallery for twenty years so we are celebrating this milestone with an artists’ reception on Saturday July 2, 2016 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. There will be soft music and light refreshments.

My mother, Liz and I first met Bill Davis when we visited his studio on the Cape back in the mid 1990’s. Not only did he display his work but also many antique paintings, which he and his wife, Judy, had a fondness for collecting. Almost instantly, Bill’s masterful marine paintings were a success with our clientele.

"Schooner Yacht Sachem" by William R. Davis — “Schooner Yacht Sachem”

Marjorie Mason – Artist who loves the Vineyard

Marjorie Mason’s Vineyard Landscapes opened on Thursday, August 6, 2015, at The Christina Gallery in historic downtown Edgartown. Mason has developed an impressive following of patrons since her graduation from the prestigious Rhode Island School of Art and Design in 1981. “Just before I graduated from art school I happened upon a printmaking technique that guided me out of my major in Illustration and into the world of oil painting the landscape.” Mason would spend the next twenty years perfecting that technique of monotype oil painting where the finish work takes on the softness of a pastel. During this time she also evolved as a plein air painter working consistently with other Island artists who shared the same passion to explore Martha’s Vineyard through direct or alla prima painting.

Menemsha Morning Rose Dune by Marjorie Mason — Menemsha Morning Rose Dune

Vineyard Landscapes – New works by Marjorie Mason

Lillia Frantin Exhibition at The Christina Gallery

Lillia Frantin’s “Island Colors” exhibition opened last Saturday evening with an artist reception hosted by The Christina Gallery. Frantin has been exhibiting with the gallery for four years and this is her second solo exhibition. The collection has been very well received by her admirers, as well as first time visitors to the gallery.

Morning Still Life 30 x 40 oil on linen — “Morning Still Life” 30 x 40 oil on linen

John C. Traynor Commission for US Golf Association

John C. Traynor was commissioned by the United States Golf Association® to create a painting to commemorate the 115th U.S. Open Championship at Chambers Bay, in University Place, Washington, the first U.S. Open to take place in the Pacific Northwest. The original painting has been added to the USGA Museum’s collection.

John C. Traynor on location Chambers Bay

Summer Art Happenings at The Christina Gallery

Memorial Day weekend is upon us and I can’t believe that we are beginning our 38th summer season here on the Vineyard. Yes, I was a freshman in high school when we first opened in 1977! Actually, my dad and I came up with the idea to start a retail business and we didn’t tell my mom until we were ready to open. At that time she was working for the Fligor family across the street.

During the early days we sold vintage photographs of Martha’s Vineyard from the mid 1800’s. As each year passed, we expanded upon our collection and inventory and new artists to gradually grow into what we are known for today, an established traditional fine art gallery. It was in 1994 that I formally took over the gallery business and it became The Christina Gallery.

Summer Art Happenings at The Christina Gallery

Summer is finally in full swing here on the Vineyard. It was a bit of a late arrival for most people because of the extended school season and snow days that needed to be made up. Outside of the uninvited Hurricane Arthur over the 4th of July holiday weekend, it has been a most delightful summer so far. The Town postponed the holiday celebration by a day and it was certainly worth it, the fireworks were spectacular!

New paintings are continuing to arrive daily and we are enjoying the return of Igor Galanin works to the gallery. For those of you familiar with our gallery, you may remember Igor’s work from the past. Very playful and oversized animals and people are the focus of his whimsical and surreal paintings.