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Artist Statement:
Being a native from Melrose,
Massachusetts, I was fortunate
enough to be engrossed by a
thriving art community during
my pre-college years. In high
school, I was graced with the
teachings of fine art teachers
Paul Squatrito, Kathy Marsh, &
Chris Riccardi. Through their
teachings, I gained a stronger
affinity toward art and
continued my artistic journey
into college. At the
University of New Hampshire, I
had the honor of studying
under national renown art
professors Craig Hood,
Jennifer Moses, Grant
Drumheller, and Brian Chu. In
2003, I received a B.A. in
Fine Art with a focus in oil
painting and graduated with
high honors, which was an
achievement that no art
student at the university had
done in over 15 years.
Since graduating from UNH,
I’ve had many art exhibitions
and have been solely surviving
off of my oil painting since
early 2006. I make my living
from selling oil paintings at
gallery shows, open studios,
art festivals, and coffee
shops all over the state and
also from being hired to do
commission work for clients. I
am a member of the Melrose
Arts and Cultural Association
(MACA) and also the Salem Arts
Association where I have ...
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Artist Galleries:
HOURGLASS ART & GIFT GALLERY
458 Main St.
Melrose, MA 02176
ARTIST ROW
Salem Arts Association
24 New Derby St.
Salem, MA 01970...
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Artist Reviews:
ONE EYE OPEN: Art by J.J. Long
chosen for governor’s
inaugural event
By Daniel
DeMaina/melrose@cnc.com
Thursday, January 11, 2007 -
Updated: 05:29 PM EST
J.J. Long’s oil paintings are
grounded in realism, but the
final compositions are
reminiscent of the films
Waking Life ...
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Collections:
JOHNNIE'S ON THE SIDE, 138
Portland St., Boston, MA
02114,
USA
CAMBRIDGE HEALTH ALLIANCE, 195
Canal St., Malden, MA 02148,
USA
101.7/92.1 WFNX TRUE
ALTERNATIVE BOSTON RADIO
STATION,
Boston, MA, USA
I CHEF GOURMET ITALIAN CUISINE
RESTAURANT, 1345 Mass Ave,
Arlington MA 02174, USA
AMICI'S ...
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Commissions:
JOHNNIE'S ON THE SIDE, 138
Portland St., Boston, MA
02114, USA
CAMBRIDGE HEALTH ALLIANCE, 195
Canal St., Malden, MA 02148,
USA
101.7/92.1 WFNX TRUE
ALTERNATIVE BOSTON RADIO
STATION, Boston, MA, USA
I CHEF GOURMET ITALIAN CUISINE
RESTAURANT, 1345 Mass Ave,
Arlington MA 02174, USA
AMICI'S ...
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Exhibitions for James C Long Jr:
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June 20, 2009. Featured artist at Starbucks Coffee on 200 W Cummings Park Woburn, MA 01801 only for this Saturday. Opening reception from 9am - 1pm. Chance to meet the artist and view original oil paintings and prints.
June 7 - 30, 2009. Front St. Coffeehouse on 20 Front St. in Salem, MA 01970. Collaborative Tripytch Painting being featured by artists J.J. Long, Matt Mcguire, and Jon Saulnier. Opening reception on June 7th from 2:30 - 5pm. Music and light refreshments will be served!
June 4 - 30, 2009. Hourglass Celebrating 10 Years! One of many artists at the Hourglass Art & Gift Gallery on 458 Main St. in Melrose, MA. Special fun day on Saturday June 6th with 3 hours of music, light refreshments, and wine!
May 2 - June 8, 2009. Featured artist at Starbucks Coffee on 376 Cambridge Rd. in Woburn, MA 01801. No opening reception. Store hours: 6am - 8pm daily.
April 12 - June 14, 2009. Solo Exhibition at Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 338 Newbury St., Boston, MA. Store hours are 9am-midnight daily M-Sun.
March 4 - 31, 2009. Featured artist at Starbucks Coffee on 376 Cambridge Rd. in Woburn, MA 01801. No opening reception. Store hours: 6am - 8pm daily.
February 6 -28, 2009. Solo exhibition at the Beebe Estate at 235 West Foster Street in Melrose, MA 02176. Opening reception is Friday, Feb. 6th from 7-9pm. Refreshments, meet the artist, casual attire, & free parking. Other times for public viewing are on Saturdays from 11am - 4pm, Feb. 7th, 14th, 21st, & 28th.
Dec. 1 - Dec. 31, 2008. Featured artist at Starbucks Coffee on 376 Cambridge Rd. in Woburn, MA 01801. No opening reception. Store hours: 6am - 8pm daily.
Oct. 11 - 25, 2008. One of almost 20 artists featured in the first annual "Melrose Window Art Walk". You will be able to see a handful of my original oil paintings in the display window of Whittemore Hardware at 531 Main St. in Melrose, MA.
Oct. 4 - 31, 2008. Saturday, 12pm - 3pm. Brookline Public Library, Main Branch, 361 Washington Street, Brookline, MA. Artist Lecture with light refreshments. Artwork will hang from Oct. 2nd - 31st at the library. Exhibit paintings will be for sale, but please contact the artist off of Library grounds. To preregister for the course please visit the link below. The lecture and reception is FREE!
Sept. 14, 2008. 28th Annual Melrose Victorian Fair on Main St. One of many artists at the "Artisan's Alley" booth. Fair hours 11:30am - 5pm. Raffles, food, rides, & more!!! Rain date Sept. 21st.
May 17 & 18, 2008. SoWa Artwalk, 460 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA (South End). 11 AM - 6PM both days, Ground Floor & First Floor. FREE Parking available.
April 16, 2008. Run for Research Benefit to stomp out Hepatitis and Liver Disease. Hosted by Dr. Anthony Chen who will be running the Boston Marathon this year in honor of those who have died from Hepatitis or Liver cancer. I will be displaying my artwork at the Malden Dockside on 229 Centre St. where 50% of ALL art sales will be donated in support of Anthony's race to prevent, detect, and cure hepatitis and other liver diseases. The benefit is from 6-9pm. Tons of other raffles and prizes will be offered as well.
I'd also like to note that for the "The Run for Research" benefit on April 16th at the Dockside in Malden, I'm opening up a window of time from April 9th to April 23rd where if customers buy something from me and mention "The Run for Research" benefit, I will still donate 50% of the sale to the Liver Foundation. That way, you walk away with an original piece of artwork and at the same time you have the satisfatction of knowing that half of your money is being donated to benefit a great cause! This goes for ALL art sales bought through my studio including original oil paintings, photo prints, canvas giclee prints, commission work, etc!!! Also, The Dockside is graciously donating 10% of ALL of their dine in or take out sales that night to the cause, so please come down, have a bite to eat, and take in the artwork!
April 11,12, & 13 , 2008. Melrose Arts Festival at historic Memorial Hall, 590 Main St., Melrose, MA. This event will feature 41 professional artists from Melrose and surrounding towns, each displaying their own works. The Festival weekend will kick off with a Friday evening Preview Party at Memorial Hall on April 11th, beginning at 7:30 PM, with fine catered food and live entertainment. Tickets will be $15 and will allow an early opportunity to purchase art by those attending the party. Saturday and Sunday is FREE admission!
Dec. 1 - Jan. 31, 2008. Featured artist at Starbucks Coffee on 376 Cambridge Rd. in Woburn, MA 01801. No opening reception. Store hours: 6am - 8pm daily.
Nov. 17, 2007. Exhibition at the 4th Annual Holiday Marketplace to benefit the Christopher P. Dunne Foundation. The event will take place at the Americal Civic Center on 467 Main St., Wakefield, MA from 10am - 4pm.
Oct. 27 - Nov. 16, 2007. Aberjona River Gallery, 184 Swanton St., Winchester, MA. Opening reception on Sunday Oct. 28th, 3-5pm. Enjoy some FREE food, drink, and live music.
Aug. 9 - Nov. 4, 2007. "Artist Row". 24 New Derby St., Salem, MA. Seasonal art & gift gallery in the heart of downtown Salem featuring 35+ artists. Exhibit dates were actually June 21 - Nov. 4 with an opening reception from June 21st - 24th, but I was unable to show.
Salem Arts Association
Oct. 13, 2007. Arts Central 2007 in Central Square, Cambridge, MA. This is an all day outdoor festival with music, dance, food, theater, film and fine arts. Artists from the community will spend a few hours working on their craft in a local business, answering questions, and promoting their work on Saturday afternoon from 12-6pm. Reception will follow soon after the paint day.
Oct. 6 & 7, 2007. Roslindale Open Studios from 12 - 6pm both days. Specific location for Sat. & Sun. TBA. Opening reception and preview party on Friday, Oct. 5th from 6 - 8pm at the Longfellow House on South St.
Sept. 6 - Oct. 1, 2007. Featured artist at Starbucks Coffee on 376 Cambridge Rd. in Woburn, MA 01801. No opening reception. Store hours: 6am - 8pm daily.
Sept. 16, 2007. 27th Annual Melrose Victorian Fair on Main St. One of many artists at the "Artisan's Alley" booth. Fair hours 11:30am - 5pm. Raffles, food, rides, & more!!! Rain date Sept. 23rd.
Melrose Victorian Fair
July 1 - Aug. 4, 2007. Solo exhibition at The Middle East Corner Restaurant, 472 Mass Ave, Cambridge, MA. This is an Out of The Blue Gallery venue. Opening reception Monday, July 2 from 7-9:30pm. Refreshments & live entertainment provided.
May 19 & 20, 2007. SoWa Artwalk, 460 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA (South End). 11 AM - 6PM both days, Ground Floor & First Floor. FREE Parking available.
April 7 - May 5, 2007. Solo exhibition at The Middle East Restaurant, 472 Mass Ave, Cambridge, MA. This is an Out of The Blue Gallery venue. No opening reception.
March 30 - May 11, 2007. Red Brick Arts Center, 95 Rantoul St., Beverly, MA. Opening reception on Friday March 30th from 6-8pm. (The artist will not be able to attend the opening).
March 31 - April 1, 2007. Melrose Arts Festival at historic Memorial Hall, 590 Main St., Melrose, MA. This event will feature 36 fine artists from Melrose and surrounding towns, each displaying their own works. The Festival weekend will kick off with a Friday evening Preview Party at Memorial Hall on March 30th, beginning at 7:30 PM, with fine catered food and live entertainment. Tickets will be $15 and will allow an early opportunity to purchase art by those attending the party.
Feb. 25 - March 10, 2007. Featured artist at Starbucks Coffee on 521 Main St. in Melrose, MA. Opening reception Sun. Feb. 25th from 3 - 5pm. First 20 people get a FREE grande coffee! Store hours: 6am - 9pm daily.
Jan. 5, 2007. Featured artist at the inaugural reception for Massachusetts governor Deval Patrick and Lt. governor Tim Murray. The event will be held at the Merrimack College in the Sakowich College Center, from 6pm to 10pm on Friday. 315 Turnpike St., North Andover, MA 01845. The reception is open to the public. Tickets are $20. To purchase tickets please visit:
Dec. 11 - Jan. 2007. Solo exhibition at Glen Ridge Nursing Care Center, Hospital Rd., Malden, MA 02148. Artwork will be displayed in the main lobby & corridor. No opening reception.
Dec. 12 - Jan. 2007. Featured artist at Starbucks Coffee on 521 Main St. in Melrose, MA. No opening reception. Store hours: 6am - 9pm daily. Come pick out your gift giving decor!!!
Nov. 18, 2006. Exhibition at the 3rd Annual Holiday Marketplace to benefit the Christopher P. Dunne Foundation. The event will take place at the Americal Civic Center on 467 Main St., Wakefield, MA from 10am - 4pm.
Nov. 11 - Nov. 25, 2006. Featured artist at Starbucks Coffee on 521 Main St. in Melrose, MA. Opening reception Sat. Nov. 11th from 5 - 7pm. First 20 people get a FREE grande coffee! Store hours: 6am - 9pm daily.
Oct. 1 - Oct. 27, 2006. Featured artist at Starbucks Coffee on 521 Main St. in Melrose, MA. Opening reception Wednesday, Oct. 14th from 5:30 - 7:30pm. First 20 people that walk through the door to see the art show get FREE Starbucks Coffee! Store hours: 6am - 9pm daily.
Sept. 17, 2006. Melrose Victorian Fair on Main St. One of many artists at the "Artisan's Alley" booth. Fair hours 11am - 5pm. Raffles, food, rides, & more!!!
July & August, 2006. Featured Artist at the Hourglass Art & Gift Gallery on 458 Main St. in Melrose, MA.
July 6-August 31, 2006. Exhibition at the Melrose Public Library on 69 West Emerson St.
May 14-July 16, 2006. Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 338 Newbury St., Boston, MA, Second solo exhibition, store hours are 9am-midnight daily M-F
June 3-July 5, 2006. Aberjona River Gallery, 184 Swanton St., Winchester, MA. Opening reception on Sunday June 11th, 3-5pm.
May 20 & 21, 2006. SoWa Artwalk, 500 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA (South End). 11 AM - 6PM both days, 4th Floor.
February 3-25, 2006. Beebe Estate, 235 West Foster St., Melrose, MA, Public viewing only for the four Saturdays in February (4th, 11th, 18th, & the 25th) with the exception of the opening reception on Friday, Feb. 3rd.
Nov. 12-28, 2005. Canvas Alley Gallery, 231 Haven St., Reading, MA,
"Grand Finale"
Oct. 1-Nov. 11, 2005. Canvas Alley Gallery, 231 Haven St., Reading, MA, "Art in Autumn: Small Works II"
August 13- Sept. 30, 2005. Canvas Alley Gallery, 231 Haven St., Reading, MA, "Small Works Show: '100 FOR $100'"
June 12- Aug. 14, 2005. Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 338 Newbury St., Boston, MA, 9am - midnight daily
May 21 & 22, 2005. SoWa Art Walk, 500 Harrison Ave., South Boston, MA, 11 AM - 6PM both days, 4th Floor
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