VWS NEWSLETTER 8-9-07

Greetings once again, Vermont Watercolorists-

We have many shows and activities to review and take note of. I try to keep these letters concise, but as a growing organization, we are finding ourselves with much happening. Very exciting, but sometimes confusing. PLEASE, if you have lost track and want information, go to our website,

www.vermontwatercolorsociety.com

and click on “this just in”. Bookmark this site! This will get you to the newsletter page where you can scroll down on the right to read this month’s offerings or go through the archives on the left. I would also suggest you print these letters or save them in a folder.

MILLER GALLERY PICK-UP: Friday and Saturday, Aug. 10, 11-6 and August 11. 11-5. Miller prefers Friday, Aug. 10 if at all possible.

ARTISAN’S GALLERY OPENING: This Saturday, August 11, 4-7 PM.

PEGASUS GALLERY OPENING: JOHN LYNCH This Friday, Aug. 10 5-8 PM (workshop on Sunday-see previous newsletters)

WORKSHOPS:


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. The enter, send a check made out to Vermont Watercolor Society to:

Everett Webber, VEW treasurer
5 Longwood Lane
W.Lebanon, N.H. 03784


VWS member Peter Huntoon will conduct a two day watercolor workshop September 8 & 9 , 9A.M. to 4P.M. . The cost is $135.00 includes two lunches and an evening reception Saturday.

VWS members receive a $20.00 discount.

The workshop is sponsored by Hunter Gallery of Fine Art, in Grafton.

To register call 802-843-1440.


Also members are invited to the opening reception of Grafton's first Juried Art Exhibition Saturday evening 6-8 P.M. or the artist awards ceremony Saturday, September 1. Same time 6-8 P.M.



NEW! NEW! NEW!

OPEN SHOW AT WEST RIVER GALLERY IN WESTON, VERMONT

As you may recall, Bob and Elaine Reed had to cancel our fall show at the Reed gallery in Chester, Vt, as Elaine is recovering from a bad fall with a broken wrist. We all hope you are doing well, Elaine!

Doris Ingram contacted me after receiving this news, and has arranged a replacement show at the West River Gallery. This will be a very nice venue during fall foliage season.

The details:

Where: West River Gallery, Weston, Vermont
Type of show: Open (un-juried-no credit towards signature membership)
Entry: ONE painting per person, ½ sheet, largest entry size
Details: QUALITY wood frames preferred, QUALITY metal frames OK. Proper wire hangers. Mats-white or off-white.
Delivery: October 1st and 2nd, 1-5 PM
Opening: Friday Oct. 3 5-7 PM
Duration: 3 weeks

More details to follow.

SOUTHERN VERMONT ARTS CENTER JURIED SHOW: (You will receive a paper version of this entry form in the mail).

Vermont Watercolor Society
2007 Members Juried Show
Southern Vt. Arts Center. Manchester, Vt.

November 3 – December 4, 2007

Opening Reception, Saturday November 3, 2007 2:00- 4:00 PM

Eligibility:

- Open to all paid VWS members. Work must be original and painted in water soluble media and not previously exhibited at SVAC. All works must be for sale. Work must be under glass and be sturdily framed. Matting must be white or off white only. Maximum frame size is 42 inches in any direction.

Entry Procedures:

- This exhibit will be juried by slide or CD. Members can submit up to two (2) slides or CD images for jury consideration. Due to space limitations only one painting will be accepted. It is recommended that slides be of highest quality and professionally made. Slides/CD’s must be postmarked no later than October 1, 2007 and can be sent to:

Robert O’Brien

2811 Weathersfield Ctr. Rd.

Perkinsville, VT 05151

- Please label top of slide with Title of Painting, your name, and overall dimensions.

Delivery and Pickup dates:

- All accepted work must be delivered by hand to the Arts Center on Wednesday, October 31, 2007 only between 10:00 A.M and 4:00 P.M. All work must be removed from the Arts Center on Tuesday, December 4, 2007 between 12 and 3P.M. All sales are final. Jocelyn will contact any artist who has sold. Any questions regarding sales, etc. please contact the Art Center at (802) 362- 1405 ext. 22.

CHECKLIST:

o Completed entry form (all sections). Send one with slide(s)/CD, keep other for back of painting.
o Slide(s)/CD labeled according to instructions above
o SASE (self addressed stamped envelope) for return of slides/CD’s.

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Entry Form:

Name………………………………….. Name………………………………...

Address……………………………….. Address………………………………

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Phone #.................................................. Phone #...............................................

Title/Price(1)….…………….................. Title/Price(1)………………………...

Title/Price(2)………………………….. Title/Price(2)………………………...


Submitted by Cynthia Crawford
VWS president 2006-2007