VWS news-SVAC juried show results and other news

Congratulations to the following members juried into the Southern Vermont Arts Center show. (SVAC).

Name Town Title
Annelein Beukenkamp-Winant Burlington “Petals of Purple”
Sean Callahan Addison “Something Fishy”
Jean Cannon Burlington “White Pitcher & Dozen Eggs
Annette Compton Woodstock “It Gives a Lovely Light”
Cynthia Crawford Norwich “Maine Coon Cat”
Nancy H. Dean Norwich “Highland Home”
Sheila Foster Manchester “Bad Hair Day”
Marlene Kramer Westminster “First Class”
Judy Laliberte Quechee “Two’s Company, Three’s a Crowd”
Jo Mackenzie Adamant “Emily”
Lois Simmonds Macuga Quechee “Strings”
Kate More Sharon “Maine Idyll”
Charles Newsham Colchester “Moonlight on Peggy’s Cove”
Robert O’Brien Weathersfield “September Petunias”
Jan Olmstead Bondville “A Winter Respite”
Jud Pealer Windsor “Chess Match”
Sandra Pealer Windsor “Autumn Light”
Lynn Powers Essex Jct. “Lilies”
Elaine Reed Chester “Monhegan Island”
Ayn Baldwin Riehle Grand Isle “Ferns in Dark Woods”
Alice Sciore Killington “Les Chanteuses de Cirque de Soliel”
Theresa Somerset Essex Jct. “Carnival of Birds II”
Nancy Stone Williston “Thicket”
Robert Sydorowich Andover “Sharon”
Sheryl Trainor Quechee “It Began With Bears”
Everett Webber White River Jct. “Shadows”
Nancy E. Winters Chittenden “Truck Between Houses”

There were over 70 paintings entered and 27 chosen.
PLEASE NOTE, THOSE OF YOU TAKING YOUR PAINTING TO SVAC:
A slight change in the HOURS: SVAC is open on October 31 and Nov.1- Hours for receipt of our paintings are now 11 AM to 4 PM. (Previously 10 AM- 4 PM.)

REMINDER:
1. Best quality WOODEN Frames.
2. Secure wire hangers- no single hooks.
3. Best quality (archival) white or off-white mats only
4. Delivery and pick-up on time
5. Properly labeled painting on the back, including Name, Address, Phone and/or email, Title of painting, Size of painting and PRICE.
6. glazing:

About the entry process:

This was our first show juried by slide and CD. There were a few glitches:
Several people did not send complete information about their work as was clearly spelled out in the flyer and in subsequent emails. This meant we had to call or write to people to get the information. One person entered was 2 years behind in dues. This person did not qualify for jurying. Most people did not send a SASE for the return of their slides or CD’s. If you don’t send return postage, you may not get your items back. If you don’t want them back, please say so.

If this were a juried show for most professional organizations, any lack of compliance would result in a disqualification. And there would be an entry fee of $15.00-$25.00++ per entry. You might want count your blessings this time and start considering the fact that this IS a professional entry process and a real privilege. Exit soapbox.

NEW SIGNATURE MEMBERS:

Congratulations to the following:

After the Reed show:

Adrienne Fisk
Sandra Pealer
Alice Sciore

After the SVAC show

Nancy Dean
Kate More
Theresa Somerset
Sheryl Trainor

More GOOD NEWS from Bob Reed at the Reed Gallery: So far, these paintings have sold:
Alison Wallace-Pendulus
Adrienne Fisk-Anger
Sandra Pealer-Autumn Walk
Lisa Beach-Nestled By The Mountain
Everett Weber-What do Muses Do?
Marijke Westberg, "Mexican Window"

Congratulations, all, and let’s hope for more. Thank you, Bob for the update.

ANNUAL MEETING:

SAVE THE DATE: NOVEMBER 19, 2006. Time and place to be determined soon.

We have a nominating committee (Judy Laliberte and Marijke Westberg) working hard to find candidates for 2006 office. Everett Webber has offered to run for TREASURER, and has kindly stepped up to the plate to act as appointed CURRENT TREASURER. Due to unforeseen circumstances, Marlene Kramer has had to step down for the remainder of the year. Best wishes, Marlene, and thank you for your work these past 9 months. And many thanks to Everett for taking over at a crucial time in our fiscal year.

All future payments should now go to Everett Webber, (Made out to Vermont Watercolor Society)
5 Longwood Lane
West Lebanon, New Hampshire 03784
Everett.h.webber@valley.net
603-643-5450

Candidacy is still open for all positions, although we’ve never had a contested position….yet.

Below is a list of volunteer possibilities and officers’ duties. These are generalities for the most part- there is some flexibility in how responsibilities are distributed except for those determined in the by-laws. These are suggestions, and certainly don’t cover the scope of functions and tasks required to keep this Society afloat.

Exhibition Committee

1.Approaching local galleries for possible venues.
Skills: knowledge of our membership and who we are. Slides need to be sent or taken personally, and a packet of information about our artists. Good communication skills. Willingness to follow through and perhaps become the show coordinator. Need good organization skills and willingness to visit gallery a number of times, see that all goes smoothly, and also check with the Board/President about final arrangements. For instance, what commission do they expect, reception, post cards, jury procedure, understanding and co-operation with our system- i.e. signature membership. All this has to be coordinated with any other shows or events going on during the year.

Clerical Help
2. Computer skills: data entry, basic word/excel/ type skills
This has become a requirement for participating as president or Treasurer, and would be useful for Secretary and Vice President. FileMaker Pro (our database) can be learned if basic skills are there. However, someone with such skills could also assist the officers.

Advanced computer skills- layout-Quark-photoshop-useful for publications and information compilation.

3.Activities/Programs Committee

Networking- organizing events, checking on members who might be feeling left out, welcoming new members, arranging local events such as painting days and pot-lucks, which, in the past, have not worked out very well-

Serving on the events or exhibition committees…. Talk to members who are already doing this.

Publicity- contact appropriate newspapers, journals, on-line organizations for specific events. Distribute brochures, look for opportunities to make people aware of who we are and what we do.

4. Nominating Committee- making sure there are candidates for the next election and looking for people who might be willing to serve further into the future.

5.Serving on the Board.

President: orchestrates the events and functions, runs meetings, sends out newsletters, checks on all aspects of Society- establishes some policies, resolves questions and disputes, keeps records of shows, events and membership. Computer skills fairly important. 5-20 hrs/week depending on what is going on at the time.

Vice President:
Can do much the same thing as the president although the by-laws do not specify anything but acting as back-up for the president. We have been trying to ensure that the V.P. will be elected with the intention of becoming president, however that is not a requirement.

Treasurer: takes in all dues and fees, keeps records of same, sends out packets to new members, works closely with president and board on budget, balances bank account. Data entry in FileMaker Pro. Book-keeping skills.

Secretary: Does mailings, takes notes at meetings- could take on new member welcome packet, possibly, and assist with publications.

All officers attend several meetings per year to discuss policies, etc. Officers should stay informed and support the overall structure of the society.

MEMBER NEWS:

From Karen Casper:

I am pleased to announce the group show by the Northern Vermont Artist's Association October 1 to October 31, 2006 at the Union Station Gallery at One Main Street in Burlington. This show will feature an exhibit of the Palettes of Vermont program, the statewide community arts project for 2006 presented by the Vermont Arts Council. Over 7,000 wooden artist palettes have been distributed to artists throughout the state. These 12"x16" Vermont wooden palettes have been made into works of art in every kinds of media. The Vermont Arts Council is hoping that this will represent the World's Largest Exhibition Space for Artwork, spanning Vermonts 9600+ square miles through the end of October at various sponsoring venues. Palettes prepared by NVAA artists can be seen at this show -- this wil be the last exhibit of these works by the NVAA. I have two palettes that are on exhibit, "Ah'r Family Portrait" and "Dangers of Ice Fishing."

This show will also exhibit other framed and matted paintings by NVAA artists. I also have one painting in this part of the show, entitled "Rest for the Heavy Laden." I hope you have the opportunity to see this exhibit.

From Jo Tate:

Jo will be giving a one day watercolor figure sketching class on Nov. 18 from 9 to 3 at AVA Gallery in Lebanon, N.H. For more info. Contact AVA Gallery at 603-448-3117
ava@valley.net
www.avagallery.org