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  • John Carvajal Comic Art Show

    John Carvajal Comic Art Show

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    The last comic-art centered Dwelltime (now Barismo) is going up today, featuring the amazing art of John Carvajal. (http://jacarvajal.com/). Featuring 7 amazing watercolor comic pages and 1 water-colored cover. You can stop by admire the original art on the walls are purchase John’s full color comics while enjoying some locally roasted, responsibility sourced tasty tasty coffee. We will be announcing a reception at some time in the next two months so check back soon. 

    This show will be up till the beginning of February 2016.

    About the Artist
    John Carvajal is a cartoonist, illustrator, and painter. His work has been published in multiple anthologies including Maple Key Vol. 2, Strangelet Vol 1.1, and a collaboration with Aaron Humphreys in Compositional Studies Vol. 43.1. Aside from his illustrations and paintings, he is currently working on his first long form graphic story.

    Comics Available for Sale!
    • Sunshine State
    • de aqui alla
    • Dust

    More about John Carvajal’s comics at
    http://jacarvajal.com/

    About Barismo:
    We’re located in the historic F.B. Hubley Auction Gallery building at 364 Broadway. Originally a small grocer, Hubley opened as an auction gallery in the 1940’s and operated until 2008. We signed a lease and began working on the space in June 2011. Working with our developer, we were able to save the tin ceiling and maple floors, and restore the facade to its original historic condition.

    Facebook Event here!

  • INCANTATIONS The Art and Comics of Catalina Rufin

    INCANTATIONS The Art and Comics of Catalina Rufin

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    (Cambridge, MA – September  15, 2015) dwelltime’s fourth event in the dwelltime art fridays series will open an exhibition featuring local artist Catalina Rufin on October 2, on view until December 4. “Incantations” will feature 8 pages of “Space Explorer Stephanie,”  a charming, all-ages tale of a young girl’s dream trip to the solar system, where she overcomes obstacles and learns more about herself. Rufin is also showing six other illustrations, some related to her other comics, some stand-alone illustrations.

    Join the Facebook Event:

    https://www.facebook.com/events/366890470148172/

    About Catalina Rufin:

    Catalina Rufin was born in Barcelona, Spain, in 1993. She is a cartoonist, illustrator, and zine-maker from Arlington, Massachusetts. She graduated in 2015 from the New England School of Art & Design with a BFA in Illustration.

    Artist Statement:

    “My work has an overall sense of wonder in one’s natural surroundings. My aim is for people to feel hopeful and happy after reading my comics. In many of my stories, I relay my own experiences a person with Asperger’s, and on the journey towards self-love. I’m influenced by Celtic history and mythology, science fiction, and fantasy.”

    More about Catalina Rufin’s comics at

    http://cargocollective.com/catalinarufin

    About dwelltime:

    dwelltime is a coffee bar & bake shop owned and operated by barismo. We’re located in the historic F.B. Hubley Auction Gallery building at 364 Broadway. Originally a small grocer, Hubley opened as an auction gallery in the 1940’s and operated until 2008. We signed a lease and began working on the space in June 2011. Working with our developer, we were able to save the tin ceiling and maple floors, and restore the facade to its original historic condition.

    About dwelltime art friday series:

    dwelltime is committed to feature local artist working on a variety of media. Reclaiming the historical space as a vibrant part of the community where coffee and art welcome everyone. For More information about dwelltime and upcoming shows please visit:

    http://dwelltimecambridge.com/

    Opening Reception:

    Friday, October 2, 2015 4:00 to 6pm
    dwelltime
    364 Broadway St, Cambridge, MA
    Free and open to the public.

  • Dwelltime Comic Show #2

    Dwelltime Comic Show #2

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    The Jernegan Solution
    a Dan Mazur comic book gallery show.

    (Cambridge, MA – July 22, 2015) dwelltime’s third event in the dwelltime art fridays series will open an exhibition featuring local artist Dan Mazur on August 7, on view until October 2. The Jernegan Solution will feature a number of pages by Mazur, including sketches, studies and character designs. You will be also able to purchase a copy of the complete story featured on the walls.

    About The Jernegan Solution:

    A historical nonfiction comic “The Jernegan Solution” is the tale of a strange little gold rush that occurred in 1890s Maine. What Kevin Bramer at Optical Sloth calls “a thoroughly engaging comic that details a bit of American history that I was completely unaware of.”

    Join the Facebook Event:

    https://www.facebook.com/events/415555228654143/

    About Dan Mazur:

    Mazur wears many hats in the Boston comics community. He’s the creative force behind Ninth Art Press, the “unofficial publishing arm” of the BCR, co-director of M.I.C.E. (Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo), and an acclaimed author, cartoonist, and comics scholar. Most recently he is known for the compendium “Comics: A Global History.”

    To learn more about Dan’s work on The Jenergan Solution please check out his Creator Talk at the Boston Comics Workspace here:

    http://bostoncomics.com/creator-talks-dan-mazur/

    For Dan Mazur talking about this work please join this Creator Talk at the Boston Comics Workspace:

    http://bostoncomics.com/creator-talks-dan-mazur/

    More about Dan’s Comics at http://danmazurcomics.com

    Soft Opening:

    Friday, August 7, 2015 5:00 to 6pm
    dwelltime
    364 Broadway St, Cambridge, MA
    Free and open to the public.

  • DwellTime Reception

    DwellTime Reception

    Dwelltime and the Boston Comics Roundtable present four sequential art creators and their work. Artist Mattie Glenhaber, Kimball Anderson (http://earnestattempts.tumblr.com/), Jerel Dye (http://jereldye.com/)  and Ben Doane (http://jamjarastronaut.com/) comic art pages have been displayed at the walls of Dwelltime since the beginning of March with the comic books that they were published on also available for purchase at the store. Join us to celebrate and discuss the creative process and the creators. Curated by Roho ( http://roho.tumblr.com ).

    When: Friday April 3rd from 5:00pm to 8:00pm
    Where:     Dwelltime Cambridge 364 Broadway, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139
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  • Dwelltime Comics Show #1:

    Dwelltime Comics Show #1:

    At Dwelltime ( Coffee shop located 364 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139, a few blocks from the Cambridge Main Library) there is currently comic art and comic books for sale by:  Mattie Glenhaber, Jerel Dye, Kimball Anderson and Ben Doane. The current show will be up for a month and there will be a reception (to be announced soon) in the next couple of weeks. (more…)