Artist-in-Residence Program at Mystic Seaport Museum, hosted in collaboration with the Center for American Marine Art
Mystic Seaport Museum welcomes four artists in residence this summer. Visitors are invited to visit each artist to learn more about their unique techniques and processes as they work in Clift Block in the Seaport Village. Much of the artwork on view is available for sale.
Joyful Enriquez, June 7–21, 2024
Joyful Enriquez is a marine wildlife artist specializing in paintings of the underwater world. Her energetic oil paintings capture the essence of life underwater and its unique lighting, atmosphere, and movement. Joyful will be at the Museum daily June 7 through 21 in Clift Block in the Museum’s Seaport Village.
Tom Swimm, July 9–16, 2024
A self-taught artist who has been painting since childhood, Tom Swimm’s work conveys a remarkable realism that gives one a sense of “being there.” Upon first viewing, people frequently comment that his paintings look almost photographic, but after studying them, his work reveals properties that are distinctly impressionistic. Tom will be at the Museum daily July 9 through 16 in Clift Block in the Museum’s Seaport Village.
Brechin Morgan, July 16-August 4, 2024
Renowned maritime artist Brechin Morgan lived many a sailor’s dream when he sailed his 27-foot cutter rigged sailboat Otter around the world, visiting 32 countries and traveling 32,000 miles. He has been painting from the 18 watercolor sketchbooks he filled on the voyage, the ten-volume journal, logs, memory, and boxes of reference photos. Summer sailing trips in New England waters and the vista here at Mystic Seaport Museum provide continued inspiration. Brechin will be at the Museum daily July 16 through August 4 in Clift Block in the Museum’s Seaport Village.
Serena Bates, August 6–10 and 13–17
Sculptor Serena Bates studied at the Lyme Academy College of Fine Art and considers herself to be a storyteller. A representational artist, she has an affinity for portraits and animals. She primarily works in clay, bronze, and stone. Serena will be at the Museum daily August 6 through 10 and August 13 through 17 in Clift Block in the Museum’s Seaport Village.
The Center for American Marine Art
The Center for American Marine Art is dedicated to bringing endangered historic American marine art to the forefront of our identity as a country through documenting and imaging works using the most advanced cultural heritage technology and techniques. They are creating a free database featuring high-resolution 3D images for use by museums, scholars, and the public, and developing virtual and national traveling exhibitions.
