VWS NEWS 6-2-08

VWS Newsletter 6.2.08

Greetings, all. Here are the latest updates on shows and events for VWS:

SHOWS;

RED ROOF GALLERY: Pick-up, Tuesday, June 3, 10 AM-6 PM

CHAFFEE FINE ARTS GALLERY
16 South Main St.
Rutland, Vt. 05701
http://www.chaffeeartcenter.org/

The show runs from July 11 through August 2nd and is a juried show.

Delivery date is Sunday, July 6th, 12 to 4pm.

Artists are allowed to bring two paintings for jury consideration. No size limit.
Paintings should be properly framed and matted with white or off white mats only. No sawtooth hangers. Wood frames should have a paper backing. Pieces must not be previously exhibited in a VWS show.

Unaccepted work is to be picked up from July 8 - 10th, 10am - 5pm.

Pick up date for accepted work is Sunday, August 3rd. 12 - 4pm.

If other arrangements need to be made call the Arts Center at (802) 775-0356


VWS is responsible for food, hors d'oeuvres, at the opening. Please contact Beth Miller (see email above), about bringing an offering. This is also an opportunity for the Southwest region to step forward as volunteers for this event as many of you live in or near Rutland.

WALKOVER GALLERY:

Karen Lueders/Walkover Gallery
15 Main St.
Bristol, Vt. 05443
(802) 453-3188


Dates: September 12 – October 26, 2008
Delivery Date: Saturday, September 6, 10am - 2pm
Pickup Date: Sunday, October 26, 10am – 2pm
Pickup Unaccepted work: Mon. Sept.8 through Fri. Sept 12, 9am – 4pm. Unaccepted paintings will not be removed during opening reception.
Opening reception: Friday, September 12, 5 – 8pm. VWS will provide food. The gallery will provide all beverages.
The show will be Juried. Jury selection will be made through the gallery. Jury will meet Sunday, September 7th.
Artists may submit one original painting not previously exhibited at VWS.
The gallery will take a 30% commission on all works sold.
VWS will provide postcard using image chosen by the gallery director
All postcard images can be emailed to the gallery by July 15th. walkover@mac.com
There is no size limitation.
All works must be properly framed with wire, no zig-zag hangers. Metal frames must have buffers at lower corners to protect walls.
Matting color at the discretion of artist.
Exhibiting artists must provide artist statement/bio.


EVENTS and WORKSHOPS:

ROB O’BRIEN PAINTING WORKSHOP:

Date: Saturday, October 4, 2008.
Place: Woodstock, Vermont, Unitarian Church
Times: 9:30 AM-4 PM
Fee: $55.00
Contact: Rob O’Brien rjoartist@yahoo.com
(802) 263-9394
www.robertjobrien.com

Details and description to follow.

That’s all for now!

Submitted by Cynthia Crawford
VWS President 2008