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

Thursday, August 09, 2007

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

Wednesday, August 01, 2007

VWS news-Artisan's Gallery Juried Show Results

Congratulations to the following artist juried in to the Artisan's Gallery Show:

Ball Nancy Rusting Bucket
Beach Lisa Morning Stream Side
Beaney Judy Dawn of a New Day
Bell Diane Flowers on a Red Chain
Beukenkamp Annelein Blue Feathers
Callahan Sean Hide &Seek
Canon Jean Brown Pitcher & Fruit
Casper Karen Enduring Nostalgia
Chamberlain Kristin The Blue Bowl
Clark Suzanne Still Life
Cochran Isobel Winter Sunshine…
Coffin Larry Sunny Sunday…
Crawford Cynthia Kitty Repose
DiNicola Joann Farmer Flint's Farmstand reserve
Ershow Sandra From Barnes Hill reserve
Harrissis Jane Palatina Gate
Ingram Doris Along Rt. 100
Kramer Marlene Fiber Flowers
Laliberte Judy Baby Boomers
Liggett Diane Summer Field
Lloyd Mary Fran Whipple Hollow
Macuga Lois On Rt. 32
More Kate Swimming Hole
Olmstead Jan The Dorset Quarry
Paul Colette ..Dairy Barn
Pealer Sandra Evening Chores
Pealer Jud Passion with Strings
Powers Lynn Ann Waitsfield Store
Ravenhorst Katrina Barnscape Knoll Farm
Roberts Doris Turbo Semanticus Africa
Roe Joe Rainbow
Somerset Theresa Martini&Madrais
Stager Sue Ann Von Trapp Farm
Stone Nancy Chance Encounter
Tampasis Barbara Pansies
Tate Jo Feather Bed
Webber Everett I Have It

As always, I would like to say that juried shows are very subjective. Gallery owners have many reasons to accept a painting or not. Besides individual taste , sometimes it is a matter of space considerations, what looks good with what, and other unknown factors. If you are a new member, especially, I encourage you to not be discouraged. Go to the opening with an open mind, and see what one of our shows looks like. It will be well worth your time.

Pick-up of entries not juried in: any time during gallery hours. (10:30-5:30 daily). ALL works not sold must be picked up Sept. 9 or 10 during gallery hours.

And speaking of the opening, I would encourage everyone to go, whether you entered the show or not. This is about supporting VWS and our gracious hosts.

You will notice 2 paintings marked "reserve". These will be put up if there is room. If not, they will be held , and put up if/when there is a space for them.

Thank-you Lori Klein of the Artisan's Gallery, and Gary Eckhart, our show co-ordinator for all your time and effort to put on this show.

REMINDER: OPENING AT THE ARTISAN'S GALLERY:
Saturday, August 11, 4 PM-7 PM

Gary has also informed me that :

TWO OTHER EVENTS THAT WILL BE OF INTEREST FOR THOSE ATTENDING THE OPENING OF
THE VWS SHOW WILL BE THE "BIG RED BARN SHOW" AND THE "VERMONT PHOTO SHOW".
BOTH OF THESE WILL BE RUNNING SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH THE VWS SHOW.

THE "BIG RED BARN SHOW" IS A NON-JURIED SHOW HELD IN THE HISTORIC BARN AT
THE LAREAU FARM (HOME OF AMERICAN FLATBREAD) AND THE "VERMONT PHOTO SHOW" IS
IN THE HISTORIC ROUND BARN AT THE ROUND BARN INN.

Many of the inns in the area are giving discounts for visitors to the Festival, if you are interested in staying over. If you go to this site, you can get more information:
http://www.vermontartfest.com/

This event is part of the Vermont Festival of the Arts, and as such, it will likely to generate much interest in our Society and our work. A special thanks to Gary Eckhart for making all this happen for us.

If you have any questions or concerns about this show, please contact me

cynthia.crawford@gmail.com

Just a reminder: We expect VWS members to be polite and appreciative to Gallery owners. Complaints, if any, are handled within the Society.

See you on Aug. 11 !

Cynthia Crawford
VWS president 2006-2007