The Artist in the News
William Welch – A New Start on New Street!
Close to Pump Square in ‘Sconset, William Welch is opening a summer studio on the island of Nantucket, June 1st. Located at One New Street in the same building as artist Barbara Kauffman-Locke, Welch’s studio will be a painting venue as well as an opportunity to display new works, some of which have recently been posted on his website at: www.williamwelchgallery.com. He will be available for private painting lessons in the lovely ‘Sconset scene until October, and has plans to teach weekend seminars through the Artists’ Association of Nantucket. His works can also be seen and purchased at several restaurants: The Summer House Inn in ‘Sconset, The Ship’s Inn and 20 Fair Street Bistro (both on Fair Street downtown), Cioppino’s on Broad Street, and he will have paintings and small items for gifts at three locations on the wharf: Capizzo Gallery on South Wharf, Leslie Lindsley and European Traditions.
Other activities of the artist include a recent salon show in Key West, Florida at the McKibben Studios at 1111 Duval Street, which was a nice success and a healthy turnout. You can click on the link: www.Mckibbengalleries.com for a look at the artist’s Key West’s work. A show next year and teaching will be scheduled in the Old Town also. This new association after 11 successful years at the Gallery on Greene Street promises to put Welch in closer contact with the public and patrons new and continuing alike.
A very special trip to the Napa Valley brought William face to face with one of the painted and beautiful regions of the U.S.. Aside from the culinary treats, connections with friends and lots of wine sampling, the artist visited his niece, hubby and new baby in lovely Benicia, California – a former and first Capitol of the state in the early 1850’s. Lots of charming Victorians and Napa scenery will materialize in future works, no doubt!
This October perhaps into November, Welch plans to return to Italy and of course – Paris and Province. He has never painted much of the Fall in that region of the world and is very excited at the prospect. We will keep you posted on the next phase!! Stay well and stay in touch.