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2 ART FROM PAGE 1 KRAFT FROM PAGE 1 “Our family has a history of promoting social equity,” the Before “I got to thinking ‘I’m paying to go into other shops to sell my work, and I’m having a harder time finding places to put my work,’ so I thought I’d look for a little (store) of my own to have just for fun.” She quickly set out to find a spot to lease, and it wasn’t long before she became acquainted with Jack Marino, the property deacon for Lynnfield Community Church. “He showed me the little room (in the church’s basement), and I said ‘that’s perfect,’” she said. “I invited 12 of my artsy friends to join me, and we launched our little shop on November 27, the day after Thanksgiving.” Within a week of launch, Richard-Saltman said she was inundated with requests from other local artists and crafters who wanted to know if there was space at the shop to display their own work as well. “Nobody had any place to go. Every existing shop had waiting lists,” she said. “People had no place to show anything. As artists, we go crazy if we don’t know what to do with our stuff. We have to create.” Although the room she rented was too small to fit the wave of artists looking to showcase their work, the church’s larger basement room was still available for rent. “It was a lot more money than I had planned and a much bigger commitment than I had planned, so I went before Jack, the deacon,” Richard-Saltman said. “They’re trying to do a lot more with the church. They’re very community-focused, and we wanted our shop to be community-focused. “Lynnfield didn’t have a shop like this, and we wanted to provide that in a neighborhood-type setting, in a building that would evoke community, and what better place to do that then a church?” she added. The church was open to Richard-Saltman’s proposal, and she signed her new lease that same week. Perfectly Imperfect Gift Shoppe is now home to almost 40 local artists, and Richard- Saltman has since re-acquired the smaller basement room to use as a classroom for various arts and crafts workshops hosted by her and other showcased artists. Since vaccines have become more widely available, the shop has hosted two beading classes and a “Grow Your Own Herb Garden” class. As a way to give back to the church that has hosted them, all proceeds from the shop’s upcoming four-night calligraphy class — which will take place every Tuesday in June — will go to benefit Lynnfield Community Church’s Capital Campaign fundraiser. “We’ve partnered with the church for a lot,” Richard- Saltman said. “Whatever we can do to work with the church, we’re doing, because they showed a lot of good faith to get us in here, so we’re trying to show as much good faith as we can to give back to them.” The Perfectly Imperfect Gift Shoppe hosts “Artists Chats” live streams and posts additional shop information on its Facebook page at https:// www.facebook.com/theperfectlyimperfectgiftshoppe/. family said in a recorded statement. “Working with strong partners, we seek to provide opportunities and support to individuals and families across our communities. “It is of the utmost importance to us that social equity is realized by people of all abilities,” the family said. “The Center for Linking Lives aligns with this WEEKLYNEWS.NET - 978-532-5880 JUNE 3, 2021 Art finds a home at Community Church Get your car looking great this summer Don Winslow’s AUTO B O D Y Celebrating 49 Years After MON-FRI 8-5 • SAT. 9-12 166 Holten Street • Danvers (corner of Center & Collins) 978-762-6366 • 978-535-2474 www.DonWinslowAutoBody.com AM PAVING “Making Old Driveways Look New” Driveway Widening Walkways New & Resurface Asphalt Landscaping and Cement Work Alexander Moura 978-532-6440 Free Estimate FILE PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK Maureen Richard-Saltman has worked with Lynnfield Community Church property deacon Jack Marino to rent out space for art projects. The calligraphy class, to be hosted by Jack Marino, will take place June 8, 15, and 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. An outdoor shop event is also planned for Saturday, June 5 and Sunday, June 6, with rain dates of June 12 and 13. Beginning June 1, the shop’s hours of operation are Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesdays from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursdays from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The shop is closed on Mondays. While the shop’s future may mission, and we hope other donors will join us in supporting this innovative and transformational project, which will help provide the greatest outcomes for people with disabilities.” Opened in late 2020, the Center for Linking Lives is the new home for all of Northeast Arc’s community-facing programs. The agency revitalized 26,000 square feet of previously unused retail space to provide a range of services including support for families who have children diagnosed with autism or other intellectual disabilities, early intervention, residential and health services, supported employment, an assistive technology lending library and skills training. The Center promotes community redevelopment and environmental sustainability while serving as a national model for other organizations seeking to enhance inclusion for people with disabilities in underutilized community settings, such as malls. In order to fund the construction of the Center for Linking Lives, Northeast Arc launched its first-ever capital campaign last July. “The traditional capital campaign model is to raise money before embarking on a project, but as an agency we determined the need for such an inclusive space was so great that we decided to begin construction simultaneously with the campaign,” said Jo Ann Simons, president and CEO of Northeast Arc. “We are grateful that the Kraft be unclear, Richard-Saltman said she has high hopes for what’s to come. “Everything has happened very organically,” she said. “When I set out to do this, I thought it was going to be a fun little gig, but now I’ve decided to take the year off to build the business and make this my full-time gig.” Krafts donate $125,000 to Northeast Arc Family recognizes the importance of the Center for Linking Lives. Their support, and gifts from future donors, will help us as we create a vibrant community where individuals with disabilities can reach their full potential while leading fulfilling lives alongside their peers,” Simons added. The Northeast Arc has raised more than $2 million toward its $3 million goal. Those interested in supporting the project can give by visiting www.linkingliveschallenge.org. Northeast Arc serves more than 15,000 people in 190 Massachusetts cities and towns each year. It is the largest Arc in Massachusetts and the second largest — of 700 — in the country.
JUNE 3, 2021 WEEKLYNEWS.NET - 978-532-5880 3 A man makes his way past the “Together” mural by artist Mia Cross at MarketStreet Lynnfield on Tuesday. PHOTOS | SPENSER HASAK Jerry Hallinan of Danvers plays with his grandson, Sonny DelRossi of Lynnfield at the Los Trompos art installation at MarketStreet Lynnfield. SPIN FROM PAGE 1 “We are so thrilled to bring this joyful art to the North Shore, and to mark our first international art installation at MarketStreet Lynnfield,” said MarketStreet Marketing Manager Annie Healy. “We have admired Esrawe (and) Cadena from afar, and we were able to first experience their creativity this winter with ‘Mi Casa, Your Casa 2.0,’ which debuted with great success at another WS Development property, Boston Seaport.” From its spring display of a flock of 1,100 pink flamingos to “Together,” local artist Mia Cross’ large-scale mural encouraging diversity and inclusion, to an upcoming “Rainbow Garden,” MarketStreet has always welcomed public art. Esrawe and Cadena found their inspiration for “Los Trompos” in the form of a spinning top, a toy popular with children around the world. The colorful material used to create each structure works with vibrant fabric woven in a traditional style by Mexican artisans, stretching over the “spinning-top” structures. Each sculpture acts as a gathering place for relaxation, social interaction and entertainment. Collaborating with friends and family, visitors can delve into their inner child, spinning the tops on their bases. Each top seats up to four adults, or up to eight children. “The concept behind ‘Los Trompos’ is based on an approach to traditional toys, their colorful expression and the way they are constructed. We wanted to talk about the traditions and skills of the craftsmen in Mexico as an inheritance of our culture,” Esrawe and Cadena said in a statement provided by MarketStreet. “We like the idea of translating these techniques into new symbols. “We firmly believe that these are the goals of design: to weave and generate interactions, human connections and emotions; to relate to users; and to enhance and translate our inheritance and skills into new expressions. ‘Los Trompos’ is a place of color and joy.” Mia Cross’ “Together” mural, which made its debut Tuesday, is located next to Capital One Café. Designed to communicate a message People explore the Los Trompos public art display on The Green at MarketStreet Lynnfield on Tuesday. See more photos on page 15. MarketStreet hopes shoppers take a spin of diversity and inclusion, it serves to reinforce the notion that MarketStreet is a space everyone can enjoy and that all races, sexual orientations, religions, ethnicities and abilities are welcome. MarketStreet Lynnfield is celebrating the arrival of its new “Together” mural with two giveback opportunities. For every photo snapped in front of the mural through June 4 and posted to social media — tagged with #TogetheratMarketStreet — MarketStreet will donate one dollar to Lynnfield 4 Love, a local charity whose goal is to create a more connected community by fostering an appreciation and understanding of diversity and promoting kindness, equality and justice. Each visitor who posts a photo will also be entered to win $200 to enjoy at their favorite shops at MarketStreet Lynnfield. Guests will also have a chance to register for professional photo shoots by Halo Creative Studios in front of the mural this summer. In celebration of Pride Month, MarketStreet Lynnfield will partner with North Shore Pride, Lynnfield 4 Love, Boys & Girls Club of Stoneham & Wakefield, Lynnfield Art Guild, Lynnfield Recreation, A Healthy Lynnfield and more to plant a “Rainbow Garden,” filled with colorful arcs handpainted by local friends and family. The garden will be displayed through June 30. “We hope that ‘Los Trompos’ will spark joy for our guests, inspiring them to play no Spring Cleanups and Tree Removal and Dog Waste Removal matter what age,” Healy said. “Coupled with ‘Together’ and ‘Rainbow Garden,’ these three art installations represent not only our continued commitment to the arts, but also our desire to be a destination where people of all kinds can feel comfortable and find something to enjoy.” For more information on coming attractions at MarketStreet, go to www. marketstreetlynnfield.com. Low Rates Call • 877-688-7667 $2.29 PAYLESS OIL All Cities and Towns No Minimum. Senior & Veteran Discounts. 1-800-698-6313 Price subject to change
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