Striped bass, bluefish and bonito are the treasures of the sea during derby season, and this year anglers and art lovers can score some fish that will last forever, no bait required.
Vineyard artist Abe Pieciak is opening a pop-up gallery for his art business, Lure Fish, at Nevin Square in downtown Edgartown. The gallery is scheduled to be open from Sept. 19 through the end of October, coinciding with the 70th annual Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby.
Mr. Pieciak’s artwork features hand-drawn outlines of fish filled with bright, colorful lures. Seventy original prints featuring fish species ranging from false albacore to large-mouthed bass and trout have been sold through the Lure Fish website and Facebook page for the last four years.
Mr. Pieciak, 32, also created prints for the derby in 2014 and 2015.
The pop-up gallery will feature original artwork, prints, T-shirts, stickers and tote bags. An opening reception will take place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19 at the gallery, which is located next to Vintage Wine and Spirits on Winter street in Nevin Square. The gallery will be open daily from noon to 8 p.m., except for Mondays.
For more information visit www.lure-fish.com, or drop by the store. The artist might be out on the water, though: Mr. Pieciak said he plans to fish every day of the derby.
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