Well the first annual “Arts at the Inns” sponsored by the Back Road Inns of Central Massachusetts was a success, despite the inclement weather. Thirteen wonderful artists participated, using varied mediums including watercolors, pastels, acrylics, oils, collage, sculpture and photography. The participating artists, Bill Weeks, Lisa Regopoulos, Peter Richard, Anna Ozolins, Mary Ann Verinis, Len Haug, Julie Pepper, Michael Vinyard, Cheryl Economos, Ed Roche, George Mahana, Elaine Griffith and Lynn Hartman came from as near as Barre, MA and as far away as Florida.
Anna Ozolins displays her watercolors at Clamber Hill during the "Arts at the Inns"
Sunday saw a steady stream of visitors from around the state most of whom did not know just how special the eastern shore of the Quabbin is or how many wonderful inns are in the two towns of Petersham and Barre.
Clamber Hill, Winterwood and Colonial Hill---the Petersham, MA Inns
The participating artists were pleased, as the people who came had time to view the art in a relaxed, uncrowded setting. And the innkeepers were also pleased as most of the attendees were coming to the inns for the first time, so all in all the idea behind “Arts at the Inns” was a success.
Jenkins Inn, Hartman's Herb Farm and Stevens Farm Inn of Barre, MA
If you missed the event this year, you are still welcome to visit any of the inns and time and keep an eye on this blog and the www.backroadsmassachusetts.com for information about next years “Art at the Inns”
