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G Galleries, Dealers and Museums
Cousen Rose Gallery has exhibited African-American We will never forget our frst visit to the Philadelphia
art for twenty-six years. Although not exclusively International Art Expo. We had no idea what to expect
featuring Black artists, the gallery exhibits an ethnically and were totally unprepared for the sheer exuberance,
diverse collection, including Cuban, Native American, energy and exhilaration we felt for contemporary African-
Chinese and Mexican art. We were the frst gallery of its American art. It wasn’t just the vibrancy of the exhibits,
kind to open in the town of Oak Blufs, on the island of the sophistication of the artwork, the imaginativeness of
Martha’s Vineyard. the presentation or even the enthusiasm of the artists; it
was the atmosphere, the sense of celebration, and we
Our Saturday night “Meet the Artist” receptions have found the whole experience thrilling. That was back in
been a tradition in Oak Blufs for over twenty-fve years. 2001 and we haven’t missed a show since. In fact, we
The mellow jazz music of a pianist sitting in the picture now exhibit at the show ourselves and look forward all
window playing a tune has been a beacon for those year to our weekend in the company of the wonderful
strolling along the avenue on a summer’s evening. community of artists, craftsmen and art lovers who
make this occasion so very special.
Here at our little gallery at the top of the avenue, we
will continue to strive to present a diverse collection of Janine and Mike Zaikowski
fne art that appeals to the thriving global economy of Profles Fine Art Printmaking Studio
Martha’s Vineyard. Philadelphia, PA
Zita Cousens (with Artist Paul Goodnight)
Gallery Owner/Curator
Martha’s Vineyard, MA
X Factor by Paul Goodnight
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Cousen Rose Gallery has exhibited African-American We will never forget our frst visit to the Philadelphia
art for twenty-six years. Although not exclusively International Art Expo. We had no idea what to expect
featuring Black artists, the gallery exhibits an ethnically and were totally unprepared for the sheer exuberance,
diverse collection, including Cuban, Native American, energy and exhilaration we felt for contemporary African-
Chinese and Mexican art. We were the frst gallery of its American art. It wasn’t just the vibrancy of the exhibits,
kind to open in the town of Oak Blufs, on the island of the sophistication of the artwork, the imaginativeness of
Martha’s Vineyard. the presentation or even the enthusiasm of the artists; it
was the atmosphere, the sense of celebration, and we
Our Saturday night “Meet the Artist” receptions have found the whole experience thrilling. That was back in
been a tradition in Oak Blufs for over twenty-fve years. 2001 and we haven’t missed a show since. In fact, we
The mellow jazz music of a pianist sitting in the picture now exhibit at the show ourselves and look forward all
window playing a tune has been a beacon for those year to our weekend in the company of the wonderful
strolling along the avenue on a summer’s evening. community of artists, craftsmen and art lovers who
make this occasion so very special.
Here at our little gallery at the top of the avenue, we
will continue to strive to present a diverse collection of Janine and Mike Zaikowski
fne art that appeals to the thriving global economy of Profles Fine Art Printmaking Studio
Martha’s Vineyard. Philadelphia, PA
Zita Cousens (with Artist Paul Goodnight)
Gallery Owner/Curator
Martha’s Vineyard, MA
X Factor by Paul Goodnight
367
366 367
