End of the Year Gratitude

Making art is an act of faith. You have to believe that art matters and makes a difference. The current state of affairs has taught me how much I do believe art matters. I am thankful for all the people who agree and who have helped me reach out beyond my studio. Here's a chronological presentation of this year's events (one of my most productive) and supporters.

The Power of Words: Live Calligraphy & Exhibition 

Clare Gallery, Hartford, CT, January 2017

Thanks to Chair of the Clare Gallery Nancy Wynn, Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry Pastoral Associate Pat Curtis, and John Neal for including my article in Bound & Lettered.

Women's March, January 2017

Thanks to all who printed and shared the pdf of the booklet at marches around the country and world.

The Spirit Books & Artist's Talk 

Brush Art Gallery, Lowell, MA, April–June 2017

Thanks to Brush Director Jim Dyment and artist Cindy Hughes.

Pretty As A Picture: Tusinski, Roy & Gaylord

and Art Stop Saturday Talk and Live Calligraphy

Paula Estey Gallery, Newburyport, MA, June–July 2017

Thanks to Paula Estey for all her support of my work and for all the work she puts in to make Newburyport a place where Art Matters.

Reading the Past: A Calligraphic Installation

White-Ellery House, Gloucester, MA, June 2017

Thanks to Leon Doucette of the Cape Ann Museum and to Karen Battles who introduced me to the space and encouraged me to pursue an exhibition.

Book As Object Talk

G.A.R. Memorial Library, West Newbury, MA, July 2017

Thanks to Susan Babb for being the first to book this talk and to my friends who came for telling me "Book As Object" is not a great title. New title: A Celebration of Books and their History.

Words For Our Time Open Studio

Newburyport, MA, September 2017

Thanks to all my friends who helped me both before and during the Open Studio.

Words For Our Time Posters

Tiny Gallery Under The Stairs, First Religious Society, Newburyport, MA, October 2017

Thanks to Ann McCrea for suggesting the space and gallery Director Bettina Turner for her support.

Article: In the Absence of Words

Merrimack Valley Magazine, January 2018

Thank you to writer Michelle Xiahros Curran and photographer Kevin Harkins. 

And thank you to my husband Charlie without whom none of these things would have happened.