Update: March 31, 2006
VWS Last minute reminders and requests-Spring meeting
SPRING FORWARD!
Sheryl has kindly reminded us that on Sunday morning we set our clocks an hour ahead. Sleepyheads beware!
REQUEST: Due to allergies and sensitivities amongst our members, please refrain from wearing scented products and perfumes to the meeting. It will be much appreciated.
We will have over 60 attendees at this meeting! We have been re-located to a larger room- look for signs or ask at the desk where we will be.
PALETTES OF VERMONT: If you’ve painted one and feel like bringing it, please do. If you don’t have a palette yet, I understand you can get one from any Chittenden bank. Or you can now buy one for $4.50. Go here for more info:
http://www.vermontartscouncil.org/palettes/for_artists.html?id=233
I don’t know at this point if we can get a batch for VWS for free, but I doubt it- I didn’t perceive much interest in the idea , but we can discuss it at the meeting. Individuals might still like to hook up with a local display or organization:
http://www.vermontartscouncil.org/palettes/for_artists.html?id=233#LOCATOR
Barbara Storrs is the co-ordinator for the Black River Art Guild in Ludlow, and I have written Pentangle Council for the Arts in Woodstock about a group show.
It has been suggested that doing watercolor on the new watercolor canvas and gluing it to the palette might work well.
WHIMSY SHOW in WOODSTOCK…comes down today. Be sure to get your work picked up on time.
Joan White has alerted us to this great article about the Whimsy show from the Rutland Herald Sunday Magazine:
http://vermonttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060326/FEATURES/60324001/1002/FEATURES02
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Creature Kinships
Animal Paintings, Portraits and Prints
www.creaturekinships.com
Update: March 23, 2006
I spoke to the Cortina Inn about final arrangements yesterday, and they would like to know by March 29 how many people would like a VEGETARIAN meal at the luncheon. Chicken stir-fry with rice is on the menu, but tofu can be substituted for chicken if we know in advance. Please let me know your preference, ONLY if you wish to choose vegetarian. Thanks.
Judy Laliberte has very kindly offered to pick up paintings for people from the Woodstock show and bring them to the meeting. Please let her know by Wednesday, March 29 if you would like her to do that. Thank you Judy!
laliberte@valley.net
802-295-8987
Update - March 22
Greetings-
It doesn’t look or feel much like spring at the moment, so I guess we’ll just have to make our own festivities at or Spring meeting/luncheon. Perhaps in a few days we will be seeing daffodils and steam coming from the sugarhouses. Which is my roundabout way of reminding you that it’s time to get those checks in to Marlene to reserve your spot at the meeting.. We are hoping to get them all by March 25th- that’s this coming Saturday. If you have a last-minute urge to go but haven’t sent a check by the 25th, be sure to call me or Marlene and send the check ASAP or pay at the meeting. But you have to make a commitment to pay if you say you are coming, even if you don’t show up. We need to let the Inn know before Thursday, March 30 how many are going to attend.
Contacts:
Marlene Kramer
raymar@sover.net
802-722-3378
Cindy Crawford
cindy@creaturekinships.com
802-649-1411
In addition to our guest speaker, ARTIST’S MEDIUM, an art store in Williston, Vt. Has kindly agreed to bring some interesting items for demo and for sale. Chelsea, the owner, has advised me to tell you they do not take credit cards, so if you wish to make a purchase, bring cash or checks.
Date: March 10, 2006
From: cindy@cs.dartmouth.edu
Subject: VWS-Spring Meeting and more news
Vermont Watercolor Society will be holding it's annual Spring Meeting soon. You will be getting a written newsletter with a tear-off section to send your checks to Marlene Kramer. This is just an advance email notice since many of you have inquired.
Here's the information;
Spring Meeting:
Our spring meeting will again be held at the Cortina Inn in Rutland Vermont. You will find a tear-off section in this newsletter to fill out. It must be returned to Marlene Kramer along with your payment by MARCH 25. Although the Inn has been generous about setting up for the odd last minute arrival, they cannot instantly prepare a dozen extra meals. Guests are welcome- be sure to include your guest’s name and payment on the form.
Date: April 2, 2006
Time 12:00 PM – 4 PM
Location: Cortina Inn and Resort
103 US route 4
Rutland Vt. 05701
802-773-3333
http://www.cortinainn.com/
Cost: $24.00 per person
PROGRAM:
12-12:30 arrivals, check-in, peruse display tables
12:30 Luncheon and official VWS meeting
AGENDA for Spring Meeting:
1. Old Business-officers’ reports and committee reports
2. New business:
3. A. Discussion about expanding membership to areas outside Vermont. If a proposal is made and agreed upon, it will be warned and voted on at the Annual meeting in November.
B. Discussion about elections, call for potential candidates, nominating committee.
C. Discussion about fund-raising, expenses, fees
4. Announcements
1:30 Presentations, coffee, dessert
1. Dave O’Neill from Northlight Digital will guide us through the process of making prints of your artwork, transferring work from slides to CDs or CDs to slides, scanning artwork, and estimated costs. Dave and his family team are experts in the field of digital imaging and photography, as well as owning and operating a state-of-the–art business in White River Junction Vermont. You can visit their website at www.northlightdigital.com. There is currently a “Giclee Print Show” at their gallery in the Tip Top Building 85 North Main St. White River Junction, Vermont, where you can see a wonderful array of print samples. This show will be up until May 24th.
2. Melissa Snyder, our esteemed webmaster, will give a brief overview of what members need to know about being on the site and setting up an individual gallery page. Melissa has done a great job for us and has also helped some of our members set up their own websites. Visit our site at www.vermontwatercolorsociety.com, and visit Melissa’s business at www.barleywinegraphics.com
3:30 Socialize, visit vendors
4 PM end of meeting, clean up (help needed)
Times are approximate…
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Creature Kinships
Animal Paintings, Portraits and Prints
www.creaturekinships.com
Friday, March 31, 2006
Friday, March 17, 2006
Upcoming Workshops
From Annette Compton:
Spring classes at Compton Art at 29 Central Street in Woodstock, VT (over Footprints) will start up next week. I'll be teaching Textures and Techniques on Tuesday Nights by popular demand. We have five in that class already but room for one or two more if you're interested. Go to www.comptonart.net for details.
Also a NEW CLASS titled "Abstration and Imagination". Here's the synopsis:
Abstraction and Imagination
9:00 AM to Noon starting Wednesday, March 29, 2006
$280 per person, 8 sessions through May 17
While your friends are travelling, take the spring to go on a trip into your imagination. A new class, without specific homework, will focus your drawing and painting into the realm of abstraction. How do you take reality and alter it slightly to come up with expressive paintings? How can you see the world in a new way? This thoughtful approach has been touched on in Compton's book, Drawing from the Mind, Painting from the Heart but now you can take your paintings to a new level. We will move into imaginative perspectives and fantastical color realms to convey interpretive pieces around basic elements of landscape, still life and figurative word. Perfect for those studying Cezanne for the Vermont Watercolor Society Show in May. Exciting for those of you who want to explore whimsical images. Bring paints, paper and your open mind to the first class. Some weeks will include pen & ink, aquarelle pencils and collage as well as off-beat watercolor techniques.
Hope to see you here at the studio this spring.
From Rob O'Brien
Miller Art Center, Springfield, VT
Floral Painting
April 15, 2006
On Saturday, April 15th, Robert O’Brien will conduct a floral painting workshop. This course will be open to all abilities. Drawing and composition will be reviewed as it pertains to close focus floral painting. There will be a demonstration by the instructor with class painting to follow. A critique and class discussion will be held at the end of the day. The cost is $75. Materials must be provided by the student. A materials list will be furnished upon request.To register call (802) 885-5265. For additional information visit www.millerartcenter.org.
SHARON ARTS CENTER, PETERBOROUGH, NH
Fundamentals of Watercolor
April 22-23, 2006
Welcome in Spring with watercolor! Award winning artist Robert J. O’Brien will be conducting a two day workshop open to all abilities with drawing experience recommended. This course will focus on composition, values and the importance of the sketchbook in helping to create a successful watercolor. Drybrush, use of gouache and lifting techniques will all be introduced.
The focus of study will be the New England landscape with its barns trees and stonewalls. This course will provide the student with a good foundation on how to paint in the watercolor medium, from the initial drawing to the finished painting. Frequent demonstrations will be given by the instructor. There will be a critique at the end of class. To register please call the Arts Center at (603) 924-7256 or visit them online at www.sharonarts.org
"Painting the Light and Texture of Southwest France"
a watercolor workshop led by Robert O'Brien. June 10th thru 17th, 2006
This workshop will focus primarily on plein air painting. Students will travel to various locales in the Lot River Valley. The instructor will demonstrate his technique for capturing the light and textural beauty of this enchanting part of the world. Students will be given ample time to paint with hands on assistance provided by the instructor.
Composition and value will be emphasized as students find that "perfect" subject to be rendered. The instructor will introduce the technique of drybrush painting. A critique will be held at the end of each session. Drawing and some painting experience is recommended. A materials list will be furnished upon request.
The workshop will be held at the Latitude Cultural Center, La Toulzanie, Lot, France.
The price starts at $1200 which includes, room, meals and the cost of the workshop. Airfare and car rental, not included.
For more information log on to www.latitude.org or email Barbara Phillips at barbara@latitude.org
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From Sean Callahan:
Workshop - Beginning Watercolor Part 2
March 29th through April 19,
7 - 9pm
4 weeks - Wednesday nights
Studio of Judy Beaney,
Middlebury, VT
$80.00
Ages 13 through adult. Call 802-759-2576 for more info.
And from Outside the VWS
Hello,
My name is Becky Haletky and I am a member of New England Watercolor Society. I have been painting in watercolor for 25
years and teaching for 15 years.
This summer I am teaching a workshop in County Mayo, Ireland from August 10 through the 20th. The group, limited to 10, stays at a private home in Westport and our Irish guide takes us by van to amazing painting locations. You can look at my web site www.artbecko.com for more details.
I am trying to get the word out to as many watercolor artists as I can, and would greatly appreciate it if you could forward this
email to your members or students, or announce the trip in your newsletter.
Thank you very much,
Becky
Becky Haletky
www.artbecko.com
Spring classes at Compton Art at 29 Central Street in Woodstock, VT (over Footprints) will start up next week. I'll be teaching Textures and Techniques on Tuesday Nights by popular demand. We have five in that class already but room for one or two more if you're interested. Go to www.comptonart.net for details.
Also a NEW CLASS titled "Abstration and Imagination". Here's the synopsis:
Abstraction and Imagination
9:00 AM to Noon starting Wednesday, March 29, 2006
$280 per person, 8 sessions through May 17
While your friends are travelling, take the spring to go on a trip into your imagination. A new class, without specific homework, will focus your drawing and painting into the realm of abstraction. How do you take reality and alter it slightly to come up with expressive paintings? How can you see the world in a new way? This thoughtful approach has been touched on in Compton's book, Drawing from the Mind, Painting from the Heart but now you can take your paintings to a new level. We will move into imaginative perspectives and fantastical color realms to convey interpretive pieces around basic elements of landscape, still life and figurative word. Perfect for those studying Cezanne for the Vermont Watercolor Society Show in May. Exciting for those of you who want to explore whimsical images. Bring paints, paper and your open mind to the first class. Some weeks will include pen & ink, aquarelle pencils and collage as well as off-beat watercolor techniques.
Hope to see you here at the studio this spring.
From Rob O'Brien
Miller Art Center, Springfield, VT
Floral Painting
April 15, 2006
On Saturday, April 15th, Robert O’Brien will conduct a floral painting workshop. This course will be open to all abilities. Drawing and composition will be reviewed as it pertains to close focus floral painting. There will be a demonstration by the instructor with class painting to follow. A critique and class discussion will be held at the end of the day. The cost is $75. Materials must be provided by the student. A materials list will be furnished upon request.To register call (802) 885-5265. For additional information visit www.millerartcenter.org.
SHARON ARTS CENTER, PETERBOROUGH, NH
Fundamentals of Watercolor
April 22-23, 2006
Welcome in Spring with watercolor! Award winning artist Robert J. O’Brien will be conducting a two day workshop open to all abilities with drawing experience recommended. This course will focus on composition, values and the importance of the sketchbook in helping to create a successful watercolor. Drybrush, use of gouache and lifting techniques will all be introduced.
The focus of study will be the New England landscape with its barns trees and stonewalls. This course will provide the student with a good foundation on how to paint in the watercolor medium, from the initial drawing to the finished painting. Frequent demonstrations will be given by the instructor. There will be a critique at the end of class. To register please call the Arts Center at (603) 924-7256 or visit them online at www.sharonarts.org
"Painting the Light and Texture of Southwest France"
a watercolor workshop led by Robert O'Brien. June 10th thru 17th, 2006
This workshop will focus primarily on plein air painting. Students will travel to various locales in the Lot River Valley. The instructor will demonstrate his technique for capturing the light and textural beauty of this enchanting part of the world. Students will be given ample time to paint with hands on assistance provided by the instructor.
Composition and value will be emphasized as students find that "perfect" subject to be rendered. The instructor will introduce the technique of drybrush painting. A critique will be held at the end of each session. Drawing and some painting experience is recommended. A materials list will be furnished upon request.
The workshop will be held at the Latitude Cultural Center, La Toulzanie, Lot, France.
The price starts at $1200 which includes, room, meals and the cost of the workshop. Airfare and car rental, not included.
For more information log on to www.latitude.org or email Barbara Phillips at barbara@latitude.org
________________________________________________________________
From Sean Callahan:
Workshop - Beginning Watercolor Part 2
March 29th through April 19,
7 - 9pm
4 weeks - Wednesday nights
Studio of Judy Beaney,
Middlebury, VT
$80.00
Ages 13 through adult. Call 802-759-2576 for more info.
And from Outside the VWS
Hello,
My name is Becky Haletky and I am a member of New England Watercolor Society. I have been painting in watercolor for 25
years and teaching for 15 years.
This summer I am teaching a workshop in County Mayo, Ireland from August 10 through the 20th. The group, limited to 10, stays at a private home in Westport and our Irish guide takes us by van to amazing painting locations. You can look at my web site www.artbecko.com for more details.
I am trying to get the word out to as many watercolor artists as I can, and would greatly appreciate it if you could forward this
email to your members or students, or announce the trip in your newsletter.
Thank you very much,
Becky
Becky Haletky
www.artbecko.com
Thursday, March 16, 2006
Upcoming Show Info
PEGASUS GALLERY SHOW-POSTCARD
April 15 is the deadline for a slide or high resolution (4”x5”, 250 dpi or higher) CD entry for the postcard image –ONE entry per person-theme-“Engaging Cezanne”.
Sheryl will say a few words about the show at the spring meeting. Send images to me:
Cindy Crawford
P.O. box 347
Norwich, Vt. 05055
Better yet, bring them to the meeting.
April 15 is the deadline for a slide or high resolution (4”x5”, 250 dpi or higher) CD entry for the postcard image –ONE entry per person-theme-“Engaging Cezanne”.
Sheryl will say a few words about the show at the spring meeting. Send images to me:
Cindy Crawford
P.O. box 347
Norwich, Vt. 05055
Better yet, bring them to the meeting.
Wednesday, March 15, 2006
Member News
From Peter Cooper:
If I did not let you know, I will be having a solo show at the McLure Public Library April 19 to May 20. Opening Reception on Thursday, April 19 6-8:30 PM. Oils, watercolors, mixed media.
Thanks Peter.
If I have forgotten anyone, please be patient, as I get a lot of announcements to pass on.
We have another new member-please welcome Sharon Crothers of Bethel, Vermont, a friend of Janice Fleetwood-Bean who also just joined us.
Congratulations to three more signature members as a result of the Woodstock show:
Adrienne Fisk
Sandra Pealer
Alice Sciore
See you on April 2.
Cindy Crawford
Please welcome two new members:
Janice Fleetwood-Bean from Bethel, Vermont 802-234-9339
Janice does not have email. If anyone lives nearby that could send her email news, please let me know, and give her a welcoming call.
Kathleen Bergeron, Jericho Vermont
From Kate More
an update on her show, announced Feb. 3:
... my co-exhibitor is Jason BeRard The other co-exhibitor is Dolly Miller. This show runs from March 3 to April 4. It's at the Latham Library in Thetford. These are oil paintings, mostly; I have a few WCs in it, a couple of small acrylics, a gouache, a small drypoint etching.
Directions: I-91 to Exit 14 in Thetford; then west on Rt. 113 a mile to the top
of the hill. The library is on Library Rd. across from the Congregational
Church.
Library hours: Mon. 2-8:30 pm; Tues. & Thurs. 2-5 pm; Weds. & Fri. 10 am-5 pm; Sat. 10am-1pm.
From Colette Paul
Congratulations, artist! (Colette Paul)
Your palette was one of 40 that the Palettes Selection Committee chose to use for various promotion and marketing initiatives for the "Palettes of Vermont" project over the next few months.
Congratulations Colette!
From Nancy Dean
Solo Show at the River Valley Club, in Lebanon, NH, , from Feb. 20 to April 2, and is open seven days a week. I
have 21 paintings there until April 2. Some additional pieces will be part of the "12 Plus" show at the Norwich Public Library, opening March 3 (Friday), closing April 29.
From Sean Callahan
I am opening a Studio/Gallery in Vergennes (DOG TIRED STUDIO). I am also the featured artist in Frog Hollow Middlebury for March-April.
Annette Compton writes:
For those of you coming to Woodstock to drop off work at Woodstock Folk Art Prints and Antiquities over the next week, please stop by the Bridgewater Mill for "The Muse of Travel" which is a show of 29 watercolors by Annette Compton and 31 photographs by Sherman Howe.
The Bridgewater Mill Gallery has just opened to rave reviews, hosted by Charles Shackleton and Miranda Thomas. Anyone who enjoys travel and watercolor will get a kick out of this show.
Hours are 10 AM to 5:30 PM everyday.
Great news, Annette. A perfect opportunity to see the show!
From Marlene Kramer:
I am having a show at the Putney Public Library from now until the end of March. It is right off Exit 4 on Rt. 5 in Putney.
From Gene Parent:
Please announce the upcoming Paletteers Show taking place in the Milne Room, Aldrich Public Library, Barre, VT. The Paletteers has existed for 50 years and consists of 46 members, primarily from the Central Vermont area. The show opens on February 27 and closes on April 15. A reception will take place March 4, from 1 to 3PM. Many Paletteers are members of the Vermont Watercolor Society.
From Bob and Elaine Reed:
FALL JURIED SHOW:
Show Dates: Sept 16 through Oct 21. Bob O'Brien's demo will be on Sept 16 from 1 to 3. This will be followed with the opening reception from 3 to 6. This should work for your members that have to travel a distance. You can announce the dates if they are ok with you. We can work out the details when you have a show co-ordinator. Let me know if this sounds good to you.
I look forward to a great show.
The DEMO is going to be by Bob O'Brien. Bob Sydorowich has kindly offered to co-ordinate this show.
That's 3 Bobs for you (grin).
From Annelein Beukencamp:
Two weeks ago Seven days newspaper here in Burlington ran an article about me and my art using the Easter Seals as a launching pad. I've added the link to this email and thought maybe the VWS group might be interested. Thanks alot, Annelein
http://www.sevendaysvt.com/columns/eyewitness-art.html
From Cindy Crawford
I have two paintings accepted that will be in the "Art Show at the Dog Show" in Kansas. Prizes yet to be determined.
http://www.artshowatthedogshow.com/about_asds.htm
That's all folks.
Cindy Crawford
President VWS
If I did not let you know, I will be having a solo show at the McLure Public Library April 19 to May 20. Opening Reception on Thursday, April 19 6-8:30 PM. Oils, watercolors, mixed media.
Thanks Peter.
If I have forgotten anyone, please be patient, as I get a lot of announcements to pass on.
We have another new member-please welcome Sharon Crothers of Bethel, Vermont, a friend of Janice Fleetwood-Bean who also just joined us.
Congratulations to three more signature members as a result of the Woodstock show:
Adrienne Fisk
Sandra Pealer
Alice Sciore
See you on April 2.
Cindy Crawford
Please welcome two new members:
Janice Fleetwood-Bean from Bethel, Vermont 802-234-9339
Janice does not have email. If anyone lives nearby that could send her email news, please let me know, and give her a welcoming call.
Kathleen Bergeron, Jericho Vermont
From Kate More
an update on her show, announced Feb. 3:
... my co-exhibitor is Jason BeRard The other co-exhibitor is Dolly Miller. This show runs from March 3 to April 4. It's at the Latham Library in Thetford. These are oil paintings, mostly; I have a few WCs in it, a couple of small acrylics, a gouache, a small drypoint etching.
Directions: I-91 to Exit 14 in Thetford; then west on Rt. 113 a mile to the top
of the hill. The library is on Library Rd. across from the Congregational
Church.
Library hours: Mon. 2-8:30 pm; Tues. & Thurs. 2-5 pm; Weds. & Fri. 10 am-5 pm; Sat. 10am-1pm.
From Colette Paul
Congratulations, artist! (Colette Paul)
Your palette was one of 40 that the Palettes Selection Committee chose to use for various promotion and marketing initiatives for the "Palettes of Vermont" project over the next few months.
Congratulations Colette!
From Nancy Dean
Solo Show at the River Valley Club, in Lebanon, NH, , from Feb. 20 to April 2, and is open seven days a week. I
have 21 paintings there until April 2. Some additional pieces will be part of the "12 Plus" show at the Norwich Public Library, opening March 3 (Friday), closing April 29.
From Sean Callahan
I am opening a Studio/Gallery in Vergennes (DOG TIRED STUDIO). I am also the featured artist in Frog Hollow Middlebury for March-April.
Annette Compton writes:
For those of you coming to Woodstock to drop off work at Woodstock Folk Art Prints and Antiquities over the next week, please stop by the Bridgewater Mill for "The Muse of Travel" which is a show of 29 watercolors by Annette Compton and 31 photographs by Sherman Howe.
The Bridgewater Mill Gallery has just opened to rave reviews, hosted by Charles Shackleton and Miranda Thomas. Anyone who enjoys travel and watercolor will get a kick out of this show.
Hours are 10 AM to 5:30 PM everyday.
Great news, Annette. A perfect opportunity to see the show!
From Marlene Kramer:
I am having a show at the Putney Public Library from now until the end of March. It is right off Exit 4 on Rt. 5 in Putney.
From Gene Parent:
Please announce the upcoming Paletteers Show taking place in the Milne Room, Aldrich Public Library, Barre, VT. The Paletteers has existed for 50 years and consists of 46 members, primarily from the Central Vermont area. The show opens on February 27 and closes on April 15. A reception will take place March 4, from 1 to 3PM. Many Paletteers are members of the Vermont Watercolor Society.
From Bob and Elaine Reed:
FALL JURIED SHOW:
Show Dates: Sept 16 through Oct 21. Bob O'Brien's demo will be on Sept 16 from 1 to 3. This will be followed with the opening reception from 3 to 6. This should work for your members that have to travel a distance. You can announce the dates if they are ok with you. We can work out the details when you have a show co-ordinator. Let me know if this sounds good to you.
I look forward to a great show.
The DEMO is going to be by Bob O'Brien. Bob Sydorowich has kindly offered to co-ordinate this show.
That's 3 Bobs for you (grin).
From Annelein Beukencamp:
Two weeks ago Seven days newspaper here in Burlington ran an article about me and my art using the Easter Seals as a launching pad. I've added the link to this email and thought maybe the VWS group might be interested. Thanks alot, Annelein
http://www.sevendaysvt.com/columns/eyewitness-art.html
From Cindy Crawford
I have two paintings accepted that will be in the "Art Show at the Dog Show" in Kansas. Prizes yet to be determined.
http://www.artshowatthedogshow.com/about_asds.htm
That's all folks.
Cindy Crawford
President VWS
Woodstock Folk Art Show Results
Update March 23
WOODSTOCK FINE ART GALLERY
We had a lovely reception and a very whimsical show. Nancy Dean came with the brownie doll that is in her painting, peeking out of her bag. The gallery handed out sheets to their patrons with a photo of each painting on it, and they are also all online:
http://www.woodstockfolkart.com/
This show ends March 31.
WOODSTOCK GALERY PICK-UP TIMES:
All works must be picked up by Sunday, April 2. For those of you going to the Spring Meeting , Sunday might work out well. If someone is going through Woodstock and wants to offer to pick up paintings for others at the meeting, that could work also.
Friday, March 31 10-5
Saturday, April 1 10-5
Sunday, April 2 10-5
March 9, 2006
Woodstock Folk Art Show Results
Congratulations to the following artists whose works will be in the "Whimsy" Show at the Woodstock Folk Art Gallery. If your name is not on this list or one of your paintings did not get in, the gallery has very kindly offered to store your work upstairs until you can pick it up. This could be at the opening,( which I hope will be well attended by everyone, even if you are not in the show).... Or,.... you can get your work at a later date if necessary. So you do not have to pick-up tomorrow or Saturday unless it is convenient.
This is a special favor from the gallery, and an unusual one. A little reminder here- gracious thanks to the gallery would be much appreciated from ALL entrants.
The gallery owners would like a little bio from everyone whose work is in the show- just a paragraph or two about who you are, where you live, what your experience might be, and thoughts about your work such as how you like to paint, favorite subjects, etc. You can just send it to them as an email or print it out if you like. I think email would be preferred.
This Gallery goes all out with publicity- there will be sheets passed out with images of our work on them and the images will also be on their web site. They made an excellent suggestion about labeling your paintings- a bio attached to the back would be well received by both galleries and buyers. Let's try to do this in the future.
There were 72 paintings entered by 40 artists. 38 paintings were accepted for the show. One person entered 3 paintings instead of 2. Please read the directions folks!
Send to:
wfolkart@sover.net
Reminder:
Opening Reception is Sunday March 12 , 1-4 PM
see you there!
Cindy Crawford
P.S. Apologies if I didn't get titles quite right. I was reading off a hand-written copy of the entry list.
Beukenkamp-Winant , Annelein- Spring Chicken
Cannon , Jean - Ice Jumpers
Casper, Karen - School's in Session
Casper , Karen - Tucked In
Compton, Annette - Ubiquity
Compton, Annette - Let Bea be Bea
Crawford , Cynthia - Silly Bear
Crawford, Cynthia - Green Apples
Dayton, Harry - How Now?
Dean , Nancy - Who?Me?
Drew, Joan - What mouse?
Fisk, Adrienne - Cool Move Dude
Hayward , Sandra - Darling Trees
Ingram, Doris - Sharing my Chardonnay
Janeway, Claude - Sheep Fantasy
LaLiberte , Judy - Friends
Laliberte , Judy - Cat,Fish,Bird,Dog
Parent, Gene - Amish Farm
Parent , Gene - High Web Act
Pealer, Sandra - Oh My Gosh
Pealer , Sandra - Snack Time
Ravenhorst-Adams, Kathrena - It must be Love
Reed, Elaine - Pattern of Spring
Riley, Dorothy - Hey, I'm on the Wrong Flight
Sciore, Alice - I didn't Know what it was…
Sciore , Alice - I bet you think this song….
Shipman, Marcia - Moo-on light in Vermont
Shipman, Marcia - Sleep, Baby Sleep
Smith, Joan - Wild Ride
Stone, Nancy - Cat Nap
Stone, Nancy - Granny's Green Thumb
Storrs , Barbara - Must Love Dogs
Sydorowich, Robert - Back Porch
Tampasis , Barbara - Whew
Tate, Jo - Beagle Hide+Seek
Westberg, Marijke - Enchanted Forest
White, Leslie - Peek-a-boo
Winters, Nancy - Guy Thing
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Creature Kinships
Animal Paintings, Portraits and Prints
www.creaturekinships.com
WOODSTOCK FINE ART GALLERY
We had a lovely reception and a very whimsical show. Nancy Dean came with the brownie doll that is in her painting, peeking out of her bag. The gallery handed out sheets to their patrons with a photo of each painting on it, and they are also all online:
http://www.woodstockfolkart.com/
This show ends March 31.
WOODSTOCK GALERY PICK-UP TIMES:
All works must be picked up by Sunday, April 2. For those of you going to the Spring Meeting , Sunday might work out well. If someone is going through Woodstock and wants to offer to pick up paintings for others at the meeting, that could work also.
Friday, March 31 10-5
Saturday, April 1 10-5
Sunday, April 2 10-5
March 9, 2006
Woodstock Folk Art Show Results
Congratulations to the following artists whose works will be in the "Whimsy" Show at the Woodstock Folk Art Gallery. If your name is not on this list or one of your paintings did not get in, the gallery has very kindly offered to store your work upstairs until you can pick it up. This could be at the opening,( which I hope will be well attended by everyone, even if you are not in the show).... Or,.... you can get your work at a later date if necessary. So you do not have to pick-up tomorrow or Saturday unless it is convenient.
This is a special favor from the gallery, and an unusual one. A little reminder here- gracious thanks to the gallery would be much appreciated from ALL entrants.
The gallery owners would like a little bio from everyone whose work is in the show- just a paragraph or two about who you are, where you live, what your experience might be, and thoughts about your work such as how you like to paint, favorite subjects, etc. You can just send it to them as an email or print it out if you like. I think email would be preferred.
This Gallery goes all out with publicity- there will be sheets passed out with images of our work on them and the images will also be on their web site. They made an excellent suggestion about labeling your paintings- a bio attached to the back would be well received by both galleries and buyers. Let's try to do this in the future.
There were 72 paintings entered by 40 artists. 38 paintings were accepted for the show. One person entered 3 paintings instead of 2. Please read the directions folks!
Send to:
wfolkart@sover.net
Reminder:
Opening Reception is Sunday March 12 , 1-4 PM
see you there!
Cindy Crawford
P.S. Apologies if I didn't get titles quite right. I was reading off a hand-written copy of the entry list.
Beukenkamp-Winant , Annelein- Spring Chicken
Cannon , Jean - Ice Jumpers
Casper, Karen - School's in Session
Casper , Karen - Tucked In
Compton, Annette - Ubiquity
Compton, Annette - Let Bea be Bea
Crawford , Cynthia - Silly Bear
Crawford, Cynthia - Green Apples
Dayton, Harry - How Now?
Dean , Nancy - Who?Me?
Drew, Joan - What mouse?
Fisk, Adrienne - Cool Move Dude
Hayward , Sandra - Darling Trees
Ingram, Doris - Sharing my Chardonnay
Janeway, Claude - Sheep Fantasy
LaLiberte , Judy - Friends
Laliberte , Judy - Cat,Fish,Bird,Dog
Parent, Gene - Amish Farm
Parent , Gene - High Web Act
Pealer, Sandra - Oh My Gosh
Pealer , Sandra - Snack Time
Ravenhorst-Adams, Kathrena - It must be Love
Reed, Elaine - Pattern of Spring
Riley, Dorothy - Hey, I'm on the Wrong Flight
Sciore, Alice - I didn't Know what it was…
Sciore , Alice - I bet you think this song….
Shipman, Marcia - Moo-on light in Vermont
Shipman, Marcia - Sleep, Baby Sleep
Smith, Joan - Wild Ride
Stone, Nancy - Cat Nap
Stone, Nancy - Granny's Green Thumb
Storrs , Barbara - Must Love Dogs
Sydorowich, Robert - Back Porch
Tampasis , Barbara - Whew
Tate, Jo - Beagle Hide+Seek
Westberg, Marijke - Enchanted Forest
White, Leslie - Peek-a-boo
Winters, Nancy - Guy Thing
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Creature Kinships
Animal Paintings, Portraits and Prints
www.creaturekinships.com
News from Outside the VWS
PALETTES Project:
As you may recall, Vermont Arts Council
http://www.vermontartscouncil.org/index.php
is sponsoring a HUGE project - passing out wooden palettes for everyone and anyone to paint, decorate, etc. We are still working on a possible show for VWS somewhere- possibly in conjunction with an organization such as Pentangle in Woodstock. I have been experimenting with gluing a watercolor on paper to the palette. It can be done. This could be great fun...and possibly a fund-raiser for VWS. If I see some interest, I could get a bunch of palettes to pass out at our SPRING LUNCHEON - April 2, 2006
LOOKING FOR PALETTES:
Speaking of the Palettes project- I have not seen a lot of interest from the membership for creating a group show, but here's a note from Ben&Jerry's- a possible site for display or an open show. Anyone want to follow through with this idea? It would mean contacting B &G, and organizing the show. I think if it is a Palettes project we could do a bit of fund-raising for VWS and get great publicity as well.
Here is a possible opportunity. Think weather hot enough to make you reach for ice cream instead of your mittens.
Martha Fitch, Director
Vermont Crafts Council
Demonstrations and Sales at Ben & Jerrys
During July and August at our Waterbury Factory we are piloting an outdoor project in which we would like to involve local artisans, entertainers and educators.
Ben & Jerry's can provide a venue (our outside activity lane), a 15 x 15 tent and plenty of summer visitors-typically 2,000 each day in July & August. Vendor requirements would include a certificate of liability and a letter of commitment. The hours of operation would be seven days 10:30-4:30. Vendors would be welcome one day per week or several. At this point the schedule is very flexible. Demonstrations of work is highly encouraged.
If you are interested and would like more information please contact me by phone or email.
Thank you very much!
Amy Weller
Tour Logistics Coordinator
Ben & Jerry's Homemade, Inc
802-882-1240 x2285
amy.weller@benjerry.com
If this venue is not a possibility, there are many more opportunities, but someone needs to come forward to volunteer to look into this further.
Check out the news from Vermont Arts Council:
http://www.vermontartscouncil.org
VWS is a member as an organization, but you can join as an individual and get their excellent newsletter.
cindy@cs.dartmouth.edu Cindy Crawford
Art Without Boundaries
* With the mission to provide a regular source of income for artists who wish to paint, show and sell their work, The Art Without
Boundaries Foundation announced a matching grants program to benefit deserving artists wishing to train as Certified
Mnemetecnic Therapists. MT is a new, multidisciplinary therapy for Alzheimer’s patients. As a CMT, the artist can earn $100 an hour, own their own business and enjoy a rewarding career that benefits the community.
Qualifications: Artist must be skilled in watercolor or acrylic painting; have experience with persons with Alzheimer’s disease or
other related disorders; have two years of college or equivalent life experience and be able to sing or carry a tune.
Artist must also have entrepreneurial spirit and some financial resources for business start-up. In keeping with the mission of The Art Without Boundaries Foundation, artists who are single mothers will be given first consideration for grants and loans, but all qualified individuals are welcome to apply on our website:
http://www.artwithoutboundaries.org
No phone calls or e-mails, please.
Art Without Boundaries Foundation
*Toll free: 1-866-938-6546
awbf@bellsouth.net
http://www.artwithoutboundaries.org
This painting was produced by an Alzheimer’s patient in a Mnemetecnic Therapy session.
“Snowy Ohio Morning” by Cerine
