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
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This painting was produced by an Alzheimer’s patient in a Mnemetecnic Therapy session.
“Snowy Ohio Morning” by Cerine
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