Fort Foreclosure

THIS WEDNESDAY....
Dan Blakeslee’s first ever recording from art school in 1994 called “Dissolving Castine” is unearthed… a 30 year retrospective with songs about family and youth fueled adventures, dreams and indulgences. This album release at Fort Foreclosure is a special night as in art school Blakeslee’s friend William Schaff (Fort Foreclosure owner and artist ) encouraged him to make this recording. Space is limited so get there early!
No charge at the door, but tions are welcome and Dan will be selling merch.

A fun night at the Fort. Locals got together and carved pumpkins while listening to pumpkin carving themed music. A lovely time had by all! G*d bess the Great Pumpkin!

Two days (until midnight 9/5) to enter into this call for artists at the Pawtucket Arts Collaborative. I am one of the jurors who is deciding what pieces will end up in the exhibit. You can find out more info here:

OPEN CALLS — PAWTUCKET ARTS COLLABORATIVE View any apply to open calls for upcoming sponsored exhibitions

Thanks to those who came out during last nights Bristol/ Warren art night. It was a pleasure chatting with you, and in some cases drawing with you.

So this is my 1997 Triumph Adventurer. I have crossed this great country of ours on this bike. It is the only vehicle registered in my name these last few years (Way cheaper to insure than a car). Anyway it has been in the shop for the past month or so, and in my never ending efforts to find ways to pay for different bills, I am putting forth these drawings: From a Ghost Rider zine I made in 2016, to thank my dear friend , Andy, for getting the bike ready.
Each drawing is $250 (this covers shipping worldwide), or ALL the drawings show here for $800!! What a deal! Each drawing measures 7" x 8.5". Ink and collage on paper. To see the whole zine, click here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/samsa1973/albums/72157696868599674/
For fans of motorcycles, Ghost Rider or Carl's Jr. fast food.

This week's 'Music from the Fort, hosted by Will S, has been posted. For fans of Sparks, Gary Numan, Violent Green, Love & Rockets, DJ BC, MC Jack E Chocolate, Dub Narcotic Sound System, Monkees, Bill Fox, Matthew Welch, David Bazan, Iron and Wine, Crooked Fingers, REM, Yo La Tengo https://75ol-media.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/75orlessRadio/MFTF6-26-24.mp3

Isaiah Chapter 5, Verse 20
24" x 18"
Scratchboard
2024

A friend of mine is in hospital right now. For those who pray, please offer one. If you are not a praying person, no worries. But know that my friend needs help (like so many others). In the end, all we can do is let each other know that we love each other. I guess this is my attempt to let them (and that thing I believe is greater than I) to know.

TOMORROW! MONDAY June 10th, the performers the LANTERN SISTERS (Katherine Fahey and Dan Van Allen) come from Baltimore to perform again for us here at the Fort. An amazing evening of their Crankies with new stories. Adding to the night will be a performance by Warren's own, The Whelks! A fantastic, intimate evening at the Fort. Doors are at 7. Shows starts promptly at 7:45. B.Y.O.B. Limited space, so... first come first served. Once the space is filled, no more people will be allowed in. There is no charge for the performances, but if you are able, donations help gas these folks onto their next destination. Hope to see you there.

SAVE THE DATE!!! Monday June 10th, the performers the LANTERN SISTERS (Katherine Fahey and Dan Van Allen) come from Baltimore to perform again for us here at the Fort. An amazing evening of their Crankies. Adding to the night will be a performance by Warren's own, The Whelks! A fantastic, intimate evening at the Fort. Doors are at 7. Shows starts promptly at 7:45. B.Y.O.B. Limited space, so... first come first served. Once the space is filled, no more people will be allowed in. There is no charge for the performances, but if you are able, donations help gas these folks onto their next destination. Hope to see you there.

Remember..TONIGHT! The closing reception for the exhibit that hassn up for this past month. It comes down right afterwards, so if you want to see it, see it tonight!
You can read a review of the exhibit here: https://gregcookland.com/wonderland/2024/05/19/william-schaff/