This is the Archive of the Vermont Watercolor Society online newsletters from the old web site. It is for reference only.

Monday, July 09, 2007

VWS NEWSLETTER7-9-07

VWS MEMBERS’ CALL FOR ENTRIES:

Our next juried show is coming right up!

This show will be at the ARTISAN’S GALLERY in Waitsfield, Vermont. It will be a part of a month-long Festival of the Arts in the Mad River Valley. The Vermont Festival of the Arts is going to be a featured article in the summer issue of Vermont Life. Here are the details. Please read carefully- this show has a few different aspects than our past shows:

SPONSOR: The Artisan's Gallery, Bridge Street, Waitsfield, Vermont
SHOW COORDINATOR: Gary Eckhart
Moosewalk Studios
200 Orion Rd.
Warren, VT 05674
802.583.2224
rgcreate@madriver.com

Gallery Website:

http://www.vtartisansgallery.com/

Directions:

Directions from the North: From I-89, take exit 10 in Waterbury.
Follow Rt. 100 south, making two turns in Waterbury, and
a right turn in about 5 miles. Proceed another 4 miles to
historic Waitsfield Village. Just after the Mobil station, take
a left onto Bridge Street. We are immediately on the right.
You may park street-side in front, or in the lot in back.

Directions from the Southeast: From I-89, take exit 9, turning
left at the end of the ramp, and left again for a short distance
on Rt. 2 east. In 1/2 mile, turn right onto Rt. 100B south,
proceeding about 12 miles to historic Waitsfield Village.
Just after the Mobil station, take a left
onto Bridge Street. We are immediately
on the right. You may park street-side
in front, or in the lot in back.

Directions from the south: Follow
Rt. 100 north, curving to the right
at the intersection of Rt. 17, through
Irasville Village, another 1/2 mile to
Waitsfield Village. Turn right on Bridge
Street (or park in the lot on the right
just before Bridge Street). We are
immediately on the right.


DATES OF SHOW: August 3 to September 9, 2007
ARTIST'S RECEPTION: August 11, 2007 4:00 to 7:00 pm
DROP OFF: July 29 & 30 10:30 am to 5:00 pm
PICK UP: September 9 & 10 10:30 am to 5:00 pm
ENTRIES: Open entry to be juried before hanging
One entry per person
Outside frame dimensions not to exceed 24" in any direction
Neutral colored mats preferred
Wooden frames preferred (metal frames accepted if of good quality)
All work must be wired, ready for hanging and framed to archival standards
Full contact information, title and price to be prominently placed on back of work
ALL WORK MUST BE FOR SALE
ORIGINALITY STATEMENT: all entrants will be asked to sign a document stating that the work is original to the artist and is not, either in whole or a part, copied from another piece of art
UNACCEPTED WORKS: pick up any time during gallery hours (daily from 10:30 am to 5:30 pm) or at the artist's reception
THEME: un-themed (looking for a diverse show)
COMMISSION: 40% with 10% returned to the Vermont Watercolor Society
JUROR: provided by Artisan's Gallery
ALTERNATES: a number of pieces will be held as replacements should pieces be sold .

All attempts will be made to give these works some type of exposure. (They might be hung id local inns, restaurants, or B&Bs.)


OTHER NEWS:


We had a very successful and attractive exhibit at the Miller Art Center. Attendance was good and the refreshments were wonderful, thanks to the local members of the Center and Historical society. We also had some delightful fiddle music, thanks to George Ainsley and friends. If you did not make it to the opening it would be well worth your time to go to Springfield to see this show. And tell your friends and patrons to go too!

Address: 9 Elm Hill
Springfield, Vermont
Phone: 802-885-2415


Gallery Hours:
Wed. and Fri 11 AM 6 PM
Thurs: 11 AM-8 PM
Saturday 11 AM-5 PM

This show runs until Aug. 10
Pick-up date August 11 from 11 AM to 5 PM

REMINDERS:

John Lynch one day workshop, Queechee, Vt . Sponsored by Pegasus Gallery. Sunday August 12 from 11 AM to 4 Pm. Cost $30.00. Limit 15 people. Contact Sheryl Trainor if you are interested: strai6098@aol.com 802-296-7693 (see below for a description of John Lynch’s style. Etc. under Annette Compton’s announcement).
John will also have a show at the Pegasus Gallery Aug. 10- Sept. 3.


Robert O’Brien- (VWS/New England WS,American WS) will conduct a one day workshop at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Woodstock Vt. Oct 27th 2007 from 9:30 am to 4 pm.
The course will focus on landscape painting with a focus on painting the colors of autumn. General watercolor techniques will be reviewed with an emphasis on values and composition. There will be a demonstration by the instructor to start with class painting to follow. A critique will be held at the end of class. Students are encouraged to provide their own photographs for reference material. A materials list will be furnished upon request.
The cost of the workshop is $65 for members, $70 for non-members.

Submitted by Cynthia Crawford
VWS president 2006-07

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