Northshore Magazine

12 nshoremag.com April 2014 Bob Packert is a fashion and lifestyle photographer and director. He exhibits a contemporary style that solidifies any story line. Packert has a strong appreciation for graphic and textural art, and often features an unexpected twist in his imagery. He has been published in Communication Arts, Art Directors Club of New York, Graphis Photo Annual, and Tokyo. Anna Kasabian is a freelance writer and the author of 13 books. Her latest was published by Rizzoli International and named one of the Top 35 Best Design Books in 2012 by House Beautiful magazine. Her articles on interior design and architecture, garden design, food, and New England can be found in regional and national publications, including The Boston Globe, Design New England, and Boston magazine. Regina Cole writes about architecture and interior design for a variety of regional and national magazines, including The Old-House Journal, Traditional Home, Design New England, Arts and Crafts Homes, New England Home, and, of course, Northshore. She lives in Gloucester. Brad Mintz is a professional photographer living on Plum Island. Twenty five years ago, while visiting the studio of southern folk artist, Howard Finster, Mintz purchased a wooden cutout of a lion on which was written: When I see anything, I see everything. He hopes people get a sense of how he looks for beauty in many different things. photograph by michael basu Art for Art's Sake contributors From the Editor Music, dance, theatre, fashion, and art. For a relatively small swath of land between our coastline and Route 495, the North Shore is culturally rich and diverse. Its number of museums, art gal- leries, live music, and theatre programs rival major cities around the country and offer something for everyone in the region. Whether your passion is classical music, contemporary art, live theatre, or ballet, the North Shore has got it. For instance, North Shore is home to one of the oldest artist colonies in the country. This year, the Rockport Art Association celebrates its 92nd year. The beauty of Rockport's rugged coastline and the play be- tween light and sea has made it a mecca for aspiring and seasoned artists alike. Writer Anna Kasabian visits the as- sociation to give us a glimpse into its art programs, artists, and exhibitions throughout the year. While managing edi- tor Kiley Jacques takes a tour of a more recently established arts community in the old textile mills of Lowell. Now burgeoning with artistic activ- ity, this arts scene has helped to revitalize the city and put Lowell on the cultural map. The North Shore Phil- harmonic Orchestra's music director Robert Lehmann continues to conduct clas- sical performances by relying on phil- anthropic donations for its support. Over its 65-plus years, the orchestra has entertained local audiences with Bach, Mozart, and Chopin. These days you can catch a performance at the Swampscott High School. And speaking of schools, I took a trip to the Marblehead Middle School and Laura Nash's English class to observe Keri Cahill's Rebel Shakespeare residency program. Cahill has turned thousands of school-age children into lov- ers of the famous Bard's prose by having the kids act out the plays instead of just passively reading them. Cahill puts a fun, creative spin on what otherwise could be a chore for a 13-year-old. We also took a trip to the Boston Bal- let North Shore studio to dress some of the dancers in the organization's pre- professional program in spring fashions. The dancers were amazing, and we were fortunate enough to capture not only the beautiful ballet positions on camera but also in video. Check out the behind-the- scenes video at Northshore magazine's completely updated website, which will bring you so much more of the North Shore every week. We hope you enjoy this issue featuring the some of the region's best creative talent! Nancy E. Berry REV_2_Apr14 Contributors.indd 12 2/24/14 4:13 PM

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