Hello again-
Just a brief note to thank those of you who have filled out our VWS Survey, and remind/encourage the rest of you to do it now. It will only take a few minutes, and the more people that participate, the better it is for all of us. Here’s the link again:
http://questionweb.com/41899/
The Survey will end on Monday March 19 at 6 PM. We’ve really had a very good response so far- let’s go for 100%!
By the way, if you have not renewed your membership for 2007, please do so ASAP. And if you are resigning from VWS we would appreciate it if you could do the survey, adding a note that you are not planning to continue your membership. If you are leaving because you are unhappy with VWS, it would be helpful to know what went wrong for you. (I hope we don’t get any of those…..)
Now, for some news:
Congratulations to Alice Sciore, whose painting “”Beauty in the Forest” was chosen by the Green Mountain Gallery to be on the post card announcing our show there. We had a large entry of excellent work this time- a good indication of enthusiasm for this show.
Here’s the Show information again:
GREEN MOUNTAINN GALLERY , STOWE, VT.
http://www.greenmountainfineart.com/
If you have questions do NOT call the gallery! Please contact me.
cynthia.crawford@gmail.com
Call for Entries:
This juried show will run from April 20th through May 20th, 2007. An
opening reception 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 wod 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”
OTHER NEWS:
PLAN AHEAD:
From Regina Brault- a special offer:
Subject: artists and poets working together
Hello members of Vermont Watercolor Society,
On behalf of the Heineberg Senior and Community Center of Burlington,
Vermont, I have been communicating with your president, Cindy Crawford,
about a program called IMAGERY, which unites artists and poets in a new and
exciting celebration of art and poetry. I have been working on this plan
for several months, and am now ready to offer you our proposal. This
proposal addresses what each participant will be doing, and I am confident
this 4 page document will answer every body's questions. To request your
copy, please e-mail us at hscenter@verizon.net. You will be sent your copy
via e-mail, in an attachment. Please tell your fellow artists who do not
have e-mail addresses that they can either ask a friend to make them a copy,
or request a copy by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope to Heineberg
Senior and Community Center14 Heineberg Road, Burlington, VT 05401,
Attention: Regina Brault. They will need to use enough postage to cover a 4
page document. I thank you for your interest, and hope to hear from you
soon. Regina Murray Brault
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from VWS member Rob O’Brien:
Gibson House B& B workshop
VWS member Robert O’Brien AWS NWS will be conducting a summer workshop at the Gibson House Bed & Breakfast Inn, Route 10, Haverhill, NH, July 31st to August 3rd, 2007.
The class is open to all abilities and will focus on plein air painting in the watercolor medium with some classroom instruction. The class will run from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm for the first 3 days and to 12:30 pm on the final day. Students should bring outdoor painting gear such as a portable easel, umbrella, and a folding chair for those who wish to sit.
The Gibson House is located in the beautiful upper Connecticut River valley in the historic village of Haverhill NH. There are many painting subjects to be found nearby. A large closed in porch at the rear of the building, with a spectacular view of the valley, will provide a painting space in case of rain.
The class will begin with a demonstration by the instructor to be followed by class painting with a critique at the end of each day. The instructor will provide hands on assistance to each student during the class painting. There will be a general discussion about different aspects of the painting process daily and class participation is encouraged.
The price includes four nights stay at the Inn, breakfast and lunch, and the cost of the workshop. The workshop is open to commuting day students at a reduced fee.
For more information and to register, please contact Marty Cohen at at 1 800 989-2150, or email: gibsonhousebb@charter.net
To view the Gibson House log on to www.gibsonhousebb.com
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From VWS member Peter/Paedra Bramhall:
I rent a wonderful cabin during the warm part of the year that I am
sure artists/watercolorists would very much like to come and stay in
and paint . I would be very willing to donate to VWS 10% of any stay
if there is some way of listing this thru VWS. This is just one
cabin . Here is its web site. Let me know what you think. Thank you.
http://www.sover.net/~imagine/Cabin-in-the-Woods/Cabin.html
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Submitted by Cynthia Crawford
VWS President 2006-2007
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Monday, March 12, 2007
VWS SURVEY andNEWS
Greetings once again. It is time for our VERY IMPORTANT VWS MEMBER
SURVEY. We’re looking for 100% participation!
Here’s the plan:
The survey will be open from Monday, March 12 at 6 AM to Monday March 19
at 6 PM.
Click on this link and you’re set to go:
http://questionweb.com/41899/
Thank you, everyone, in advance, for taking the time to do this. And a
special thanks to our Vice President , Jan Olmstead, for her generously
donated professional services. Rob O’Brien also spent a great deal of
time on this.
Behind the Scenes- What your fellow members are doing:
Vickie Herzberg has worked her magic on our database, organizing the
paintings files, getting them up to date and corrected. This is an
essential part of our database, and reflects everyone’s work shown since
2003 as well as the signature memberships. She will continue to update
these files as well as help us with the rest of the database. These
files are all kept on a computer database called FileMaker Pro, donated
and set up for us by Paul Highberg.
Jean Cannon has volunteered to scan a representational set of our
current slide collection and is putting them on CDs for future reference.
Everett Webber continues to keep our finances in order and updates all
the latest addresses, emails and new memberships.
Committees:
We had a joint Shows and Events committee meeting on March 4 at Judy
Laliberte’s house. Judy and her husband Ron graciously provided
delicious sustenance and a lovely environment for our meeting. Present were:
Jean Cannon
Cindy Crawford (me)
Janice Fleetwood-Bean
Judy Laliberte
Mary Fran Lloyd
Rob O’Brien
Elaine Reed
Sheryl Trainor
Everett Webber
Unable to come but interested parties were ;
Vickie Herzberg
Marijke Westberg
Tina Bielenberg
(Hmmm-funny… all “bergs”!!)
Our discussion centered around the considerable possibilities for VWS
open and juried shows for 2007-2009. Some venues will be yearly events,
some bi-annual and some one-time or recurring at longer intervals. We
are especially making an effort to have more open, inclusive shows to
encourage everyone to get their work seen. We also discussed a possible
small entry fee for shows- especially if we are to have more shows per
year.
We also discussed possible programs and events, particularly what will
occur at the Spring meeting. The date for that meeting will most likely
be May 20. We will discuss the survey results then, and a presentation
is in the works. We are also hoping to offer some sort of workshop for
VWS members, depending on your wishes via the survey and depending on
who might be potential presenters.
Each person at this meeting was focused on a particular aspect of the
workings of VWS so that no one person was overloaded with work. This is
something we all feel is critical- that volunteering for VWS can be as
short and simple as you like, or more involved if you are so inclined.
The ultimate goal is to distribute tasks in an equitable manner,
utilizing everyone’s best skills as needed. I was personally very
grateful to all who have been working behind the scenes to make this a
stellar organization.
One of the issues with our geographic diversity is that of communication
and contact. We are hoping to perhaps appoint volunteers to coordinate
and enhance regional communication, and perhaps organize local events.
It is also important to find your fellow members for such purposes as
car-pooling. For instance- getting your paintings to the next show,
attending the opening and picking up un-sold works. With this in mind, I
am giving you all access to a a current membership list. Be advised,
there may be a few omissions and errors, but hopefully, this list will
help you find neighbors to co-ordinate with. Please note: This is NOT a
PUBLIC MAILING LIST. It is for internal use only. Do not send your
announcements or any other information to anyone on this list unless
they have specifically asked you to. We DO need an announcement board.
We’re working on it.
Please send me any corrections. If you are on this list and haven’t paid
your dues, please do so now. Your name will be removed in one month. If
you are NOT on this list and have paid your dues, let me know. And, by
the way, people without email will be getting this letter, the list, and
a copy of the survey.
Here’s the web site where you can see the roster. It will be available
for one month.
xxxxxx
(This will NOT be published on our website. I would remind you, however,
that these newsletters are always available to re-read at :
http://www.vermontwatercolorsociety.com/
SHOW SCHEDULE 2007
Green Mountain Gallery, Stowe, Vt. Apr. 20-May 20 juried
Miller Gallery, Springfield Vt. June 30 open
Artisan’s Gallery-Waitsfield, Vt. Aug. 11 juried with some works also
included in an open show
Reed Gallery, Chester Vt. Sept. 12 possibly open
Southern Vermont Arts Center, Manchester, Vermont-December-juried
Cortina Inn, Rutland, Vt. Ongoing open show
More details to follow.
That’s about it for now. Please remember to do your surveys this coming
week.
Thank you, volunteers, for all you excellent work!
Cindy Crawford
VWS President 2006-2007
SURVEY. We’re looking for 100% participation!
Here’s the plan:
The survey will be open from Monday, March 12 at 6 AM to Monday March 19
at 6 PM.
Click on this link and you’re set to go:
http://questionweb.com/41899/
Thank you, everyone, in advance, for taking the time to do this. And a
special thanks to our Vice President , Jan Olmstead, for her generously
donated professional services. Rob O’Brien also spent a great deal of
time on this.
Behind the Scenes- What your fellow members are doing:
Vickie Herzberg has worked her magic on our database, organizing the
paintings files, getting them up to date and corrected. This is an
essential part of our database, and reflects everyone’s work shown since
2003 as well as the signature memberships. She will continue to update
these files as well as help us with the rest of the database. These
files are all kept on a computer database called FileMaker Pro, donated
and set up for us by Paul Highberg.
Jean Cannon has volunteered to scan a representational set of our
current slide collection and is putting them on CDs for future reference.
Everett Webber continues to keep our finances in order and updates all
the latest addresses, emails and new memberships.
Committees:
We had a joint Shows and Events committee meeting on March 4 at Judy
Laliberte’s house. Judy and her husband Ron graciously provided
delicious sustenance and a lovely environment for our meeting. Present were:
Jean Cannon
Cindy Crawford (me)
Janice Fleetwood-Bean
Judy Laliberte
Mary Fran Lloyd
Rob O’Brien
Elaine Reed
Sheryl Trainor
Everett Webber
Unable to come but interested parties were ;
Vickie Herzberg
Marijke Westberg
Tina Bielenberg
(Hmmm-funny… all “bergs”!!)
Our discussion centered around the considerable possibilities for VWS
open and juried shows for 2007-2009. Some venues will be yearly events,
some bi-annual and some one-time or recurring at longer intervals. We
are especially making an effort to have more open, inclusive shows to
encourage everyone to get their work seen. We also discussed a possible
small entry fee for shows- especially if we are to have more shows per
year.
We also discussed possible programs and events, particularly what will
occur at the Spring meeting. The date for that meeting will most likely
be May 20. We will discuss the survey results then, and a presentation
is in the works. We are also hoping to offer some sort of workshop for
VWS members, depending on your wishes via the survey and depending on
who might be potential presenters.
Each person at this meeting was focused on a particular aspect of the
workings of VWS so that no one person was overloaded with work. This is
something we all feel is critical- that volunteering for VWS can be as
short and simple as you like, or more involved if you are so inclined.
The ultimate goal is to distribute tasks in an equitable manner,
utilizing everyone’s best skills as needed. I was personally very
grateful to all who have been working behind the scenes to make this a
stellar organization.
One of the issues with our geographic diversity is that of communication
and contact. We are hoping to perhaps appoint volunteers to coordinate
and enhance regional communication, and perhaps organize local events.
It is also important to find your fellow members for such purposes as
car-pooling. For instance- getting your paintings to the next show,
attending the opening and picking up un-sold works. With this in mind, I
am giving you all access to a a current membership list. Be advised,
there may be a few omissions and errors, but hopefully, this list will
help you find neighbors to co-ordinate with. Please note: This is NOT a
PUBLIC MAILING LIST. It is for internal use only. Do not send your
announcements or any other information to anyone on this list unless
they have specifically asked you to. We DO need an announcement board.
We’re working on it.
Please send me any corrections. If you are on this list and haven’t paid
your dues, please do so now. Your name will be removed in one month. If
you are NOT on this list and have paid your dues, let me know. And, by
the way, people without email will be getting this letter, the list, and
a copy of the survey.
Here’s the web site where you can see the roster. It will be available
for one month.
xxxxxx
(This will NOT be published on our website. I would remind you, however,
that these newsletters are always available to re-read at :
http://www.vermontwatercolorso
SHOW SCHEDULE 2007
Green Mountain Gallery, Stowe, Vt. Apr. 20-May 20 juried
Miller Gallery, Springfield Vt. June 30 open
Artisan’s Gallery-Waitsfield, Vt. Aug. 11 juried with some works also
included in an open show
Reed Gallery, Chester Vt. Sept. 12 possibly open
Southern Vermont Arts Center, Manchester, Vermont-December-juried
Cortina Inn, Rutland, Vt. Ongoing open show
More details to follow.
That’s about it for now. Please remember to do your surveys this coming
week.
Thank you, volunteers, for all you excellent work!
Cindy Crawford
VWS President 2006-2007