Eastport Arts Center
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Joyce Weber Exhibition and Sale on View at Washington Street Gallery
Currently on view at Washington Street Gallery is an exhibition and sale of works by Joyce Weber. The gallery is open during EAC events or by chance or appointment.A prolific artist and community organizer, Weber was instrumental in creating the now vibrant arts scene in Eastport, helping to establish the … [Read More]
Fond Tribute Paid to Joyce Weber and Jean Wilhelm at ‘J.W. Squared’ Event
Affectionately dubbed ‘J.W. Squared,’ a special event was offered on August 13 at Eastport Arts Center to commemorate the lives of Joyce Weber and Jean Wilhelm. Committee member Marged Higginson noted that the event’s aim was “To provide a send-off befitting the synergistic efforts of these two ladies who produced … [Read More]
Wilhelm and Weber Remembrance Event Scheduled for August 13
Eastport Arts Center will host a special gathering from 2-5 pm, Saturday, August 13, to celebrate the lives of Jean Wilhelm and Joyce Weber, whose artistic passions joined at the Arts Center. Cake, fruit, wine and coffee will be offered, and there will be time for all to honor … [Read More]
EAC Mourns Jean Wilhelm
The EAC community mourns Jean Wilhelm, who passed away peacefully March 27, 2022. “We have lost a strong, clear, wise voice, and guide,” wrote Cathy Adelman, who served alongside Jean on the EAC Board. We present here a collection of photographs and memories submitted by those who loved Jean, … [Read More]
Weber Auction Planned
The Eastport Arts Center is planning a memorial auction of works by Joyce Weber, to serve also as a space to memorialize Weber, one of Eastport’s most influential and treasured artists. Over two dozen works bequeathed to the Center will be on the auction block. Weber was instrumental in … [Read More]
EAC Fondly Remembers Sally DeCicco
EAC community members were devastated to hear this week of the passing of longtime volunteer, teacher and warm, friendly spirit, Sally DeCicco. An Eastport summer resident, Sally delighted many by upcycling materials and thrift shop clothing to create affordable Pirate Festival costumes, aprons and other kitchen items, tote bags … [Read More]
EAC Community Mourns Steve Rodewald
EAC community members learned this week of the passing of longtime friend and patron of the center, Steve Rodewald, on March 12. EAC staff and Board members recalled Steve’s fondness for live music of all kinds and of dancing (as shown in the images below), and his generosity over … [Read More]
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