Richard Limber describes his artistic journey as beginning “with my mother’s effusive praise.” Always a good place to start.

Artist Cindy Kane exhibits a series of paintings titled Wing to Wing at the Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse Art Space beginning Saturday, August 23, with an opening reception at 4:30 p.m.

Oil painter Jeanne Staples brings her own vision to Island art at her upcoming exhibit at the Granary Gallery in West Tisbury..

The Gay Head Gallery will present a reception and benefit for Defenders of Wildlife on Sunday, August 10, from 5 to 7 p.m.

Ashley Medowski features her 13th Annual Art Show, Menemsha, Boats + Sea Life, on Sunday, August 10, from 5 to 7:30 p.m.

Not many people can point to a single pivotal point when their life made an about-face, but Kib Bramhall has no doubt that art class changed his life. Sixty-five years later, he is still painting. His newest show opens at the Granary Gallery Sunday.