J Hutchinson Fay

For almost 30 years the Acorn Gallery School of Art in downtown historic Marblehead has served as an artistic haven for thousands of students, helping them to gain confidence, find their inner voice, and explore their creativity. To date, Acorn has helped their students receive well over 10 million dollars in college scholarships and many have gone on to lead successful careers as visual artists. The founders and owners, Deb and Jack, have committed their lives to artistic practice across the North Shore, and have become local legends and heroes to many who have passed through their doors. I am a parent of just one of the students Acorn has taught and helped. To show our support and appreciation a group of local Acorn parents are planning a celebration and fundraising event in their honor on Sunday, June 2nd. 

All the proceeds will go directly to the Acorn Gallery to help support their efforts to continue teaching blooming artists for years to come. We expect a broad range of guests—from local to international artists, parents of students, their children, and their children’s children. It will be a multi-generational event for sure! Live music will be provided by “The Old Men of Marblehead”. There will be works of art for sale from various artists (including Deb and Jack!), raffle prizes, acknowledgements, fond memories, laughter, and a few surprises. 
 
We look forward to seeing you there!

Where? The Gerry 5, 210 Beacon St.
Marblehead, MA
Tickets: $20, Children under 12 FREE

Want to make a donation?

Https://gofund.me/3fc46973

Yes, this is a seven colored woodblock print. I used seven different blocks of wood to create this masterpiece.

I’ve decided that I need to add a little life to my work.

20“ x 16“ oil on panel $2,500.

if you are interested in this piece, please contact me through my website.

This painting is up the street from my grandparents house. I remember my grandmother being active in the town by voicing her opinion in the local newspaper. In fears that there would be problems in the future she was against having the powerlines underground when the town proposed it.

these are my most recent commissions, work of house portraits. Be on the list year 2024. please reach out to me here.

I love it that this image, that I had created over seven years ago, has started to become the cymbal of shining a light on dyslexia. As some of you know. In the late eighties I was diagnosed with dyslexia. I was fortunate to be able to attend Landmark school 1991-2000. In 1991 I also started taking classes at the Acorn Gallery School of Art. This is where I learned that I hyper focus and that I am able to break down an image sequences to create a piece of art work. Both Landmark and the Acorn Gallery changed my life. In the early 20s my twin brother Jason and I created a painting together to give to Landmarks middle school. When I graduated high school, 18 years later, I surprise the high school with the lighthouse.

Martha’s Vineyard

This is what I think of when I think of Martha’s Vineyard. There’s a point when the trees start shrinking, and the rooftops show them self.

This piece is a 18”x 24” oil on panel.

As of 11/10/23, these are my available works of art. Please enjoy and let me know if you have any questions. These are roughly 16 x 20 and larger.

Please contact me if you have any questions.