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

Thursday, May 15, 2008

VWS NEWSLETTER 5-15-08

Spring has sprung, as they say, and VWS is warming up for another round of exciting events. By the way, we had an exciting Spring meeting, with 2 excellent speakers, 2 vendors and a great “round table” discussion . A very full and fulfilling afternoon. Warren Kimble spoke to us about his journey to success as well as amusing us with tales from his past adventures as an upcoming artist. TO PUT VWS ON THE MAP, WARREN' SUGGESTED THAT VWS DO A "WATER IN"--A BIG PAINTING DAY WITH THE ENTIRE MEMBERSHIP PAINT ALL SIZES, COLOR/PLAY, CONNECT THE EVENT WITH LAKE CHAPLAIN AND THE NEXT CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION. Warren has joined us as a new member. Welcome, Warren! Speaker Rob Hunter from Frog Hollow spoke to us about the mysteries of the jurying process and offered us some excellent advice and perspective. Thank you, Rob, and Warren!

OTHER BUSINESS:

The upgrade to our website is on hold until we find some means to pay for it. Our budget, at present does not allow for more than usual operating expenses. Fundraising will become a priority in the future if members would like to expand our scope of opportunities, including member services provided by the website.

All the by-law amendments were passed. There was a call for nominations for next year’s Board elections. Openings at present are for President, Vice-President and Treasurer.

PROTOCOL TO APPLY--CALL A NOMINATING COMMITTEE MEMBER: JAN OLMSTEAD, ANNELEIN BEUKENKAMP, OR KAREN CASPER AND LET THEM KNOW YOU ARE INTERESTED. DISCUSS THE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TIME COMMITMENT, IF YOU ACCEPT THEN YOUR NAME IS PUT ON THE BALLOT.
YOU CAN ALSO INDICATE INTEREST IN ONE OTHER POSITIONS FOR THE FUTURE OR NOMINATE ANOTHER MEMBER,( WITH THEIR PERMISSION ONLY.)

Many thanks to Annelein Beukenkamp who did most of the work putting together this excellent meeting/event. And thank you to our wonderful Board members who all helped to make it happen. Barbara Efchak, a new member from Middlebury also volunteered right away to help out. Thank you Barbara. Please forgive if I have forgotten to mention any other member volunteer-I am quite sure there were several others.

CHAFFEE SHOW DETAILS:

First of all, a reminder. Today is the deadline for sending a 300 dpi jpg to Chaffe for a post card image entry. This must be a painting you intend to enter in the show. 4” x5” or 5” x 6” is a good size. Email images to beth.miller@chaffeeart.net . Do NOT send CDs.

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

Postcard images are due May 15th. One image per member, must be 300dpi.
email images to beth.miller@chaffeeart.net . Do NOT send CDs.

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. Liza Myers is your co-ordinator. (liza@lizamyers.com). (This does not mean other members can’t offer as well…)

RED ROOF GALLERY:

We had a great turn-out and an excellent entry- the show was beautifully hung. Please go see it if you haven’t yet.

PICK-UP FOR RED ROOF:

Tuesday, June 3, 10 AM-6 PM.
Please make arrangements with the gallery if you cannot deliver or pickup on these dates
(603) 632-5143.

REGIONAL MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION:

Many thanks to Karen Casper, who put together and sent this print-out for your use. We are hoping it will help you to identify your neighbors for car-pooling, gatherings and for getting acquainted, as well as helping out with local events. Just a little reminder: This information is for VWS use only. It is not a mailing list to be used for any other purpose. You will receive occasional periodical updates and corrections. By the way, your inclusion in a region does not mean you are excluded from any other region. These divisions are for convenience only. If an event is organized in a particular region that is of interest to all members, please send me your announcement and it will be posted for all. Our purpose as a Society is always to be all-inclusive first and foremost.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: WORKSHOPS, OPPORTUNITIES, ETC.

From member Jud Pealer:

Call to Artists!!
FLAG DAY OUTDOOR ART SHOW
AT
Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church
27 State Street
Windsor, Vermont 05089

One Day Show, Saturday, June 14, 2008
from 10 am. until 4 pm.
(Rain date June 21, 2008)

10’ x 10’ lots are $25. No commission taken.
Artists must provide own tent and displays
Original artwork only:
painting, sculpture, pottery, graphic art, weaving, photography
Amenities ~ coffee and bathroom facilities
The show will be well advertised in area media.

NAME
Address
Media
To reserve your spot mail your check made out to
“Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church” to:
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
P.O. Box 725
Windsor, VT 05089

Questions? Call Jud Pealer at 802-674-5713

From a possible new member:

2008 SPRING Artist's Getaway Weekend, May 15-18

Take a long weekend for just painting on location in
the White Mountains. All skill levels are welcome.
This will be our fourth spring weekend at the Bartlett
Inn. Pinkham Notch, Crawford
Notch, The Kancamaugus, North Conway and a thousand
painting locations from old buildings to sweeping
mountain views are within a short drive. You can
paint alone or in a group. If it is your first trip
to the area others can point you toward your painting
preference. In bad weather we have found locations to
get under cover or paint at the Inn.

Thursday paint your way up to the Bartlett Inn and
gather after dinner in the Inn to chat. Friday
morning have a great breakfast at the Inn and head out
to paint. I will do a painting demo for those
interested. There are many fine eateries in the area.
Saturday eat and paint. Saturday night we order
pizza in and check out our paintings. Sunday is
breakfast and paint your way home.

We have had all skill levels join us at the painter
friendly Bartlett Inn. Nick and Miriam are great
hosts and have a variety of lodging options. Nick has
joined us on occasion. All reservations need to be
made through the Bartlett Inn in Bartlett New
Hampshire. This is not a workshop, the only cost is
lodging.

http://www.bartlettinn.com

For info on what to expect on the painting end,
contact me.

Have a great day,
Byron Carr
paintings at http://www.cbgallery.com


From member Paedra Bramhall:

I understand how tough things are financially especially for artists. Maybe in the following way it can help all of us and result in some new creativity.

In that light this summer I am making CABIN-IN-THE-WOODS available to artists, 2 adults, at up to 56% off normal rental cost for a stay of 30 days. ( 7 days, the minimum @ 40% off, 14 days @ 43% off ). No children. Dog or cat on approval. Some indoor studio space available.
web site: http://www.sover.net/~imagine/Cabin-in-the-Woods/Cabin.html

This is in a very beautiful and secluded place here in Vermont.
( It is special to me because I was born in the cabin in 1942. I now live further up the road.)

I hope there is a way you can pass on this info to artists.

Thank you very much.

Sincerely,
Paedra Peter Bramhall

A REMINDER:

I cannot announce your private shows, but I will make every effort to announce workshops, classes and opportunities of interest to all.

Submitted by Cynthia Crawford
VWS President 2008
cynthia.crawford@gmail.com

VWS WEBSITE ADDRESS:
www.vermontwatercolorsociety.com
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