VWS Newslwtter 4-3-07

Greetings, and Happy Spring to you all. We are about to embark on our first show of the year at the Green Mountain Fine Art Gallery. Below is the information for entry once again:

Call for Entries:

This juried show will run from April 20th through May 20th, 2007. An opening reception and watercolor Demos will be held on Sunday, April 22 from 3-6 PM.

Artists may submit up to 2 paintings to be judged by jury. The number of paintings accepted will depend on the strength of the watercolors submitted.

Metal frames are OK as long as they are GOOD QUALITY. ( They must have regular wire hangers-no single hooks). Mats should be WHITE or OFF-WHITE and paintings should be properly prepared for hanging. Glass or plexi-glass should be UV protected. There are no size restrictions. (Use sturdy, high-quality wood or metal frames with secure wire. Label on the back:

Title of Painting
Your name, address and phone number
Size of painting
Price

The gallery will accept 45% of the proceeds for the work sold. Price your paintings accordingly.

Paintings may be dropped off at the Gallery between April 11th-April 13th between the hours of 11-6.

SHOW THEME: “FRESH ART-WATERCOLORS FOR A NEW SEASON”

http://www.greenmountainfineart.com/

If your entry is not juried in, you may pick it up at the opening reception or make special arrangements with the gallery. Please make every effort to come to the opening, even if you do not get into this show. It is always a wonderful and educational experience to see our work hung in a gallery. If you are new to VWS, it is a great way to see what kind of work people are doing in the Society. Don’t forget, however, if you don’t get into this show, that these choices reflect the taste and interest of this particular gallery, and this does not necessarily mean that your work would not be accepted at a different gallery. Some of the juried decisions we have encountered over the years included, besides quality of work:

1. Does it suit the theme of the show ? (if there is one)
2. How much space is there in the gallery ?
3. Is the work well presented ? (framing and matting)
4. Does the work fit harmoniously with the other works chosen? (i.e.- how does the show look as a whole)
5. Are there too many paintings of one subject? (say, barns, cats, trees, whatever).
6. Each gallery has it’s own preferences for style, color, technique, etc.

I look forward to seeing everyone, and meeting some of our new members on April 22.
By the way, this is a good opportunity to make use of the membership list to car-pool, both for getting your work to the gallery and attending the show.

New Members:

Please welcome:

Louisa Pfaelzer from Morrisvile, Vt.

Announcements:


Liza Myers invites you to join her in Peru
for An Artist's Journey 2007, July 3-12
JOIN ARTIST LIZA MYERS FOR THE JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME!
Paint, write, photograph, sketch, contemplate the mysteries and
beauty...
This is an opportunity to BE in Peru with a group of creative people;
the emphasis being on personal artistic choice.
Take the time to fully see, and fully experience the Sacred Valley of
the Incas,
where the Urubamba River rushes and tumbles through the steep,
terraced valleys of the high Andes on its way to the rainforest.

The nature of this immersion is intense, but we will keep the pace as
individualized as possible.
Within our flexible schedule there will be room for thoughtful artistic
and cultural exploration.
Time to draw, paint, write and/or photograph will be part of each day.

Each of the fabulous areas where we'll spend time is chosen for its
uniqueness and beauty.
We will travel to each location and experience that site in an
unhurried way.
Liza, who is bi-lingual in English and Spanish, will be available for
painting consultation, plein air demonstration and translation.
For detailed information please check
http://lizamyers.com/PeruTripP1.html

Submitted by Cynthia Crawford
VWS President 2006-2007

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