VWS NEWS 10-17-07

Greetings once again, VWS members

We had a large entry for the Southern Vermont Vermont Arts Center juried show. More than 60 works. Here are the results- because of the small space there, only 27 works were chosen amongst a fine selection. Congratulations to all, and many thanks to everyone who sent entries.

VWS SVAC Show results 2007

1. Nancy Ball, Nokomis, Fla… “On the Rocks” 22in x 28in $325
2. Judy Beany, Cornwall……… “Game Over” 9 ½ in x 12 7/8 in $350
3. Diane Bell, Weston…………. “Ribbon in Nature” 19in x 28in $350
4. Kathleen Berry Bergeron, Jericho……. “Kathy’s Stream” 20in x 24in $595
5. Annelein Beukenkamp, Burlington… “Iris Blue and Tulips, too” 22in x 15in $1100
6. Sean Callahan, Addison……. “Best Seat in the House” 26in x 26in $850
7. Karen Casper, South Burlington… “Rest for the Heavy Laden” 20in x 27in $755
8. Isobel Cochran, Hanover, NH ….. “Morning Sunshine” 28in x 22in $600
9. Cindy Crawford, Norwich….. “Crouch” 16in x 20in $425
10. Owen Hamilton, Hartford….. “Mosaic Mountain” 16in x 20in $550
11. Doris Ingram, Weston…… “Along the Lot” 17in x 21in $250
12. Valerie Johnson, Londonderry….. “Mt. Desert Island” 18in x 24in $425
13. Marlene Kramer, Westminster….. “Gloria” 20in x 27in $760
14. Lois Macuga, Quechee……. “Windy Day at Eastern Point” 16in x 20in $375
15. Kate More, Sharon, “Northeast Kingdom Red Barn & White Silo in Sun” 19 ½ in x
24in $300
16. Robert O’Brien, Weathersfield… “Sugarbush” 34in x 42in $3500
17. Sandra Pealer, Windsor…. “Winter Garden” 24in x 18in $375
18. Elaine Reed, Chester…… “After the Rain” 36in x 30in $1800
19. Dorothy V. Riley, Chester…. “Lydia’s Barn” 21in x 28in $600
20. Alice Sciore, Killington…. “My Valley Trees” 17 ½ in x 19 ½ in $500
21. Theresa Somerset, Essex Jct….. “The Dog of Pompeii” 22in x 30in $1800
22. Nancy Stone, Williston….. “Windfall” 21in x 25in $600
23. Robert Sydorowich, Andover….. “Andover” 22in x 28in $800
24. Barbara Tampasis, Windsor…… “Sunflowers” 20in x 16in $325
25. Jo Tate, Norwich…… “After the Bath” 20in x 16in $400
26. Everett Webber, W. Lebanon, NH ….. “Nude” 40in x 34in $1200
27. Nancy Winters, Chittenden……. “Yard Sail” 30in X 22in $2500

Here is an important message from Rob, our show co-ordinator:

Note: For those artists juried in, the Art Center will NOT accept any shipped paintings. Hand deliver ONLY. Also, please adhere to the hours for delivery and pickup that are stated on the prospectus. The sooner work is delivered the sooner the show can get hung. We only have one day this year.

If there is a problem have them contact me ASAP. Rob's contact info:

rjoartist@yahoo.com

802-263-9394

Rob is hanging this show- please be considerate and get your works to him on time.
DELIVERY HOURS are:

Wednesday, October 31, between 10AM and 4 PM.
Directions:

http://www.svac.org/directions.html

OPENING RECEPTION SVAC: Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007 2-4 PM. Please come to this event, even if you didn't get in the show or enter, and don't forget to stop by our show at the West River Gallery in Weston if you haven't seen it yet. West River Gallery Hours: 11-5 Thurs.- Sun. It is very important that our members attend these receptions to show our support and appreciation for the privilege of being invited to show and to thank everyone who has worked so very hard to make these shows happen.

PICK-UP-WEST RIVER GALLERY: Sunday, Nov. 4 3-5 PM or Saturday/Sunday Nov. 10-11 11 AM- 5 PM

ANNUAL MEETING:

You will all be receiving the paperwork for our annual meeting on Nov. 18, including much information concerning the proposed changes in the By-Laws and board structure. Please read carefully and come prepared to make comments (concise please), and VOTE! We have some candidates willing to run for office, and anyone can be nominated from the floor at the meeting with the consent of the nominee.

This information is also included in the previous on-line newsletter. BE SURE TO FILL OUT THE FORM INCLUDED WITH YOUR ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING, or download /print it from the online newsletter. DON'T MISS THE DEADLINE-POSTMARKED NOV. 12. We have the give the Inn a final head count by Nov. 15.

ANNUAL DUES: are payable anytime from now until Dec. 31. Please send your checks for $35.00 to:

Everett Webber, VWS Treasurer
5 Longwood Lane
W.Lebanon, N.H. 03784

IMPORTANT:
Send Everett your NAME, ADDRESS and EMAIL ADDRESS along with your check so we can keep our records current. Otherwise you will not receive these newsletters. Be sure to inform us of any changes in address or email immediately.

THANK YOU!


Submitted by Cynthia Crawford
VWS President 2006-2007

VWS NEWS 10/10/07

VWS NOTICE-CORTINA INN , Annual Meeting, and Weston show

_CORTINA INN_

One of our members visited the Cortina Inn, where some of us have had our work hanging on a rotating basis. The Inn has changed hands, and it is not clear that anyone is handling the shows now. There seems to be a fair bit of confusion about this, including how and when artist are paid if their work is sold. Anyone who has work there would be well advised to check up on it and perhaps remove it, at least until it becomes clear that things are working properly. You can contact John Geery by email for more information, if you do it soon.

jgeery@comcast.net

He was handling the shows but has since left the Inn. By the way, just to clarify- this is not an “official” VWS show. Artists from VWS were invited on an individual basis to exhibit at the Cortina after we had a show there, and anyone who has work there is responsible for their own negotiations.


The phone # for the Inn is 1-800-451-6108

_WEST RIVER SHOW_

Our show at the West River Gallery looks very nice, I am told. I hope more people will get down there to see it. (I was unable to attend the opening myself.) One possibility is to visit on your way to the SVAC opening on Nov. 3. This show ends on Nov. 4, and of course it would be convenient to pick up your work on the 3rd, but we have made a commitment to the 4th and it is on the post card. Cindy Jones, the gallery owner, sent me this message:

“Since exhibit runs to Nov. 4th, I will be here on that
Sun. so the artists could pick up either that day (say
between 3-5 PM) OR if they can't make it that time,
they could come anytime in the afternoon on the
following weekend (I will have all paintings down by
then & I have a separate room to put them in).”

Please DO NOT ask the gallery if you can pick up your work on the 3rd.

_ROB O’BRIEN WORKSHOP_

Those of you attending or dropping in: PLEASE!... make this a “scent-free” event-i.e. no perfumes, aftershave, or scented products. Thank You!

_VWS ANNUAL MEETING_

You will be getting a packet of information about our annual meeting in the mail soon, including the letter and form below, but here are the basics, so you can make plans:

The Annual Meeting of the Vermont Watercolor Society will be held this year (2007) at

The Middlebury Inn
Founders’ Room
14 Court Square
Middlebury Vermont 05753

Date: Sunday, November 18, 2007
Time: 11:30 AM- 4:30 PM
Agenda: (approximate times)

11:30 AM- 12:00 PM Arrival and check-in
12:00 PM-12:30 PM Luncheon Buffet self-serve (there will be vegetarian choices).
12:30 PM Annual Meeting
a. Old Business
b. New Business
c. Discussion By-Law Revisions
d. Voting, by-laws revisions
e. Elections of officers
2:00 PM Coffee Break
2:30 PM Program/Presentation
4:00 PM end

Cost: $25.00 per person
Guests are welcome
Deadline for sign-up: POSTMARKED November 12, 2007.
Send a check made out to “Vermont Watercolor Society”, $25.00 per person, to:

Everett Webber, Treasurer
5 Longwood lane
W. Lebanon, N.H. 03784

NOTE: PLEASE MAKE THIS A “SCENT-FREE” EVENT, i.e. no perfumes, aftershave, scented products, lotions, etc. THANK-YOU!
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Please fill out the form below and return with your check:

Name:_____________________________________

Guest(s):____________________________________________________________

Address:______________________________________________________________________

Phone: __________________________

Email:_______________________________________________________

Amount Enclosed $_________________________

Note: Guy Rossi, our contact at the Inn has given us a generous 50% discount for the rental of the Founders’ Room. He is also offering a week-end discount on rooms if you would like to stay over. You can contact him at :
guy@middleburyinn.com 1-800-842-4666
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

submitted by Cynthia Crawford, VWS President 2006-2007

cynthia.crawford@gmail.com

VWS News 9-28-07

Fall Greetings, watercolorists!

It’s announcement time again….I will try to keep it concise. You already have the basics.

As always, please look on the VWS web site for past information before you ask me about an event. However, I do miss important things on occasion. In that case, please let me know.

http://vermontwatercolorsociety.com/index.php

Look under:

"This Just In"

Now,for a moment, a bit of a digression. I get all kinds of announcements for shows, workshops, accomplishments and items of general interest. I love hearing from you all, but these newsletters would be 3 pages long if I included every announcement, and I would become a full-time new correspondent. There should be a place where you can all make and see these announcements yourselves. We’re working on it. Meanwhile, for the moment, I am announcing only workshops or classes that are generated by the membership, either sponsored by a VWS member or presented by a VWS member. If there happens to be some information regarding that person’s credentials or achievements, I might include some of that.

As part of our efforts to make VWS more user-friendly, we have also been working on a major overhaul in the Board structure. You will be receiving an overview of those efforts shortly. It will be very important to review this information in preparation for the annual meeting, as there are many changes to the by-laws proposed. You will receive a separate (paper) announcement of the meeting and the by-law revisions later.

Now, for "official" announcements:

_VWS ANNUAL MEETING:_ This is the “big” one. Elections will be held and by-law revisions will be considered. Something else in the way of a program will be offered as well. Stay Tuned!

Date: Sunday November 18
Place: The Middlebury Inn, Middlebury Vermont.
Time: to be announced (probably 11:30-4:30)

http://www.middleburyinn.com/

By the way, Middlebury College has an excellent Museum of fine Arts

http://www.middlebury.edu/arts/museum/visiting/

If anyone wants to stay overnight at the Inn, they will be offering accommodations at a discount price for VWS members. More about that in the next newsletter.

_SHOWS:_

_West River Gallery, Weston, Vermont:_

DELIVERY : Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 1st and 2nd. Please note: TIMES: 1-5 PM each day. Reminder: one painting per person, well framed, no larger than ½ sheet. LABELED with your name, address, phone number and price.

West River Gallery is located in Weston, Vermont on Rt. 100 at the South end of town. Address is 614 Main St. Phone # is 802-824-3250.

Opening Reception:

Friday, October 5, 5:30-7:30 PM.
Show ends Nov. 4.

_Southern Vermont Arts Center juried show-Manchester, Vermont. _

All entries must be POSTMARKED no later than OCT. 1 2007. See directions for entry on our web site. You should also have an orange entry form in hand. Fill out and send to Rob O’Brien as directed.

Delivery: Wednesday, Oct. 31 10AM-4 PM.
Opening reception: Saturday Nov. 3 2-4 PM
Show ends Dec. 4 Pick-up is between 12-3 PM

http://www.svac.org/

_WORKSHOPS:_

There is still time to sign up for Rob O’Brien’s painting class/workshop in Woodstock on October 27 from 9:30 AM to 4 PM. Cost $65.00.
NOTE: It would be best to sign up in advance for this workshop, but Rob says it’s OK if, at the last minute you suddenly want to go, you can just “drop in”.
For questions, call Rob at 802-263-9294.

Submitted by Cynthia Crawford VWS President 2006-2007

cynthia.crawford@gmail.com