VWS News and Announcements

VWS announcements 10-23-08
Hello again- a few announcements that slipped by the last newsletter:

SHOWS: Southern Vermont Art Center: If you were accepted into this show, you are being asked to please send a bio to :
Jocelyn Grayson
Southern Vermont Arts Center
West Road
Manchester, Vermont 05254
802-362-1405
Please indicate that this is for the Vermont Watercolor Show.
Southern Vermont Art Center successful entries must be delivered on Oct. 29 from 10 AM to 4 PM. Opening reception is on Saturday Nov. 1 from 2-4 PM.

OPPORTUNITIES:

The Pegasus Gallery, owned by member Sheryl Trainor, who has hosted several shows with us, is having a gallery closing party on Friday, November 7 from 5-7 PM. There will also be a final show there with works by Sheryl Trainor and Annette Compton, our former President, opening on Friday, Oct. 24, 5-7 PM.
(Normally I don’t announce individual shows, but this is in conjunction with the Gallery closing event…).

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I also got this note from Barbara McAdam afrom the Hood Museum at Dartmouth College in Hanover, N.H.:

Dear Ms. Crawford,

I don't know if you have an easy way to access your members, but I thought next Wednesday's lecture at the Hood might be of particular interest to your group. If you are able to spread the word, I'd be grateful.
On Wed., October 29, at 5:30 pm at the Loew Auditorium of the Hood Museum of Art, Judith C. Walsh will present a lecture entitled "Watercolor Technique from Winslow Homer to John Marin: Methods and Mentors Shaping the California-Style Watercolorists."

This is presented in conjunction with our current exhibition "Coastline to Skyline: The Philip H. Greene Gift of California Watercolors, 1930-1960," on view through January 4.

Judith C. Walsh is Associate Professor in Paper Conservation at Buffalo State College and a dynamic speaker with deep expertise in her field. She was for many years a paper conservator at the National Gallery of Art and is one of the foremost authorities on American watercolors. For more details on her biography, please see the following link:

http://www.buffalostate.edu/depts/artconservation/FacPgJW.htm

Thanks so much.

Bonnie

Barbara J. MacAdam
Jonathan L. Cohen Curator of American Art
Hood Museum of Art
Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH 03755

603/646-2179
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And from member JoAnn Pippin:


APPLICANTS SOUGHT FOR 2009 ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM
Applications for the program are accepted beginning November and must be received by
January 5 for consideration for the following season. Notification will be made by April.
There is a $25 non-refundable application fee for applying to the residency.

ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM AT ACADIA
The Artist-In-Residence Program offers professional writers, composers,
and all visual and performing artists the opportunity to pursue their
particular art form while surrounded by the inspiring landscape of the park.
In the spring and fall, the park provides housing to participants for two-week
to four-week periods. No additional stipend is available.
In return, participating artists are asked to donate to the park collection
a piece of work representative of their style and their stay. These creative works
will be displayed on a rotating schedule or shared with the public through other
appropriate means during the upcoming seasons. Artists are also asked to participate
in one public program per week of their residency such as demonstrations, talks,
exploratory hikes, or performances. In the fall, artists work with fourth--eighth
grade students. Programs can be tailored to your medium, interests, and experiences,
and only consume a few hours of your stay.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION at www.nps.gov/acad/supportyourpark/artistinresidence.htm


REMINDERS:

VWS ANNUAL MEETING: Sunday Nov. 16, 2008 at the Middlebury Inn in Middlebury, Vt.. You will be receiving a postal newsletter very son with all the information and a sign-up form. If you want t sign up now, please use the form published on our website: http://vermontwatercolor.blogspot.com/
Look in the Oct. 14 newsletter.
I look forward to seeing many of you there- this will be my last meeting, after three wonderful years as your President.

Submitted by Cynthia Crawford
VWS President 2006-2008

VWS NEWS 10-14-08

Greetings Members. Here’s the latest news, hot off the press:

SHOWS:

Southern Vermont Art Center
Manchester, Vt.
Nov.1- Dec.2, 2008.
DELIVERY: Wednesday, Oct. 29, 10 AM- 4 PM
OPENING RECEPTION: ALL INVITED:
Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008 2 PM- 4 PM

I’m sure you’re all anxious to hear who got in this latest juried show at Southern Vermont Art Center. There were 100 paintings entered!! And only 27 could be chosen.
Congratulations to the following:
Here are the results:

Artist Title size(in) price

1. Penny Arms “Almost Home” 17.5 x 21.5 $575
2. Judith Beany “Poppies” 11 x 14 $300
3. Annelein Beukenkamp “Fabric, Fruit and Flowers” 15 x 22 $1200
4. Jean Cannon “Green Peppers” 7 x 17 $400
5. Judith Carbine “Andover Relic” 18 x 22 $500
6. Karen Casper “Steeple Clock” 15 x 15 $475
7. Laurence Coffin “Regatta” 22 x 14 $350
8. Mildred Davison “Grand-Pere” 14 x 18 $800
9. Harry Dayton “Rockingham at Twilight” 22 x 30 $975
10. Joan Drew “Mise en Place” 22 x 28 $600
11. Lyn DuMoulin “Conversation on Lowes Lake”21 x 15 $650
12. Jane Harissis “Florence Scooters” 23 x 21.5 $400
13. Peter Huntoon “Octoberfest” 28 x 34 $1200
14. Peter Jeziorski “Bringing Home the Sap” 22 x 28 $825
15. Cheryl Johnson “Nightwatcher” 16 x 20 $500
16. Donna Koutrakos “Sunday, Central Park $900
17. Judith Lalberte “Sweet and Sour” 28 x 22 $800
18. Marni McKitrick “Spring Flourish” 15 x 18 $400
19. Robert O’Brien “Red Peony” 25 x 36 $2300
20. Sandra Pealer “Vermont Summers” 22 x 28 $650
21. Kathrena Ravenhorst-Adams “Autumn Leaves” 22 x 28 $1050
22. Dorothy Riley “Place Near Peru” 22 x 28 $600
23. Marcia Shipman “Time to Get Up, Baby” 16 x 20 $350
24. Cath Stockbridge “Pinocchio Rose” 20 x 24 $700
25. Robert Sydorowich “Covered Bridge, W. Arlington” 22 x 28 $800
26. Jo Tate “Dancer Profile” $300
27. Everett Webber “Relaxing” 30 x 22 $1600

BUSINESS:

As of October 1, 2008, until December 31 2008, dues for 2009 are now officially due. After December 31, dues will be considered “delinquent”. Send your checks for $35.00, made out to “Vermont Watercolor Society” to:

Everett Webber
5 Longwood Lane
West Lebanon, N.H. 03784

Please put a note on the check: VWS Dues 2009.
If you just joined VWS as of October 1 or later, your payment will be applied to 2009, when you become an official member. You are, however, invited and encouraged to attend any activities from now on. You are especially welcome at the Annual Meeting (see below). Come and find out what we’re all about and meet your colleagues. You will not be able to vote, however , unless you signed up before October 1, 2008. (You can remedy that by paying an additional $35.00 for the year 2008 if you wish.)

ANNUAL MEETING:

The date has been set for Nov. 16, 2008 at the Middlebury Inn, Middlebury, Vt.
We will have lots of exciting “doings” including a guest speaker (Woody Jackson), prizes, elections, awards, vendors, and great food. There will be a more formal announcement sent to you by mail shortly. However, if you would like to sign up early and send your check for the meeting along with your dues, please send $29.00 per person for the meeting to Everett Webber at the address above.
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A MEMBER TO ATTEND! Bring a friend, or a spouse. Bring someone who might like to join!

Be sure to indicate the following: (Print this if you can)
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Member Name_______________________________________________________________________

Guest(s)___________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

Phone_____________________________

Email Address_____________________________________________

Number of people attending________________

Amount enclosed_______________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

NOTE: Please refrain from wearing perfumes or scented products to this event to accommodate members with allergies/athsma

Write "VWS annual meeting 2008" on your $29.00 check.
By the way, this price includes a meal, (which includes meal tax and gratuities, )meeting room rental, and administrative expenses.

VWS WEB SITE:

A little reminder: all newsletters are published on our website www.vermontwatercolorsociety.com
Look under “This Just In”
There is a member list online. If you want to be included on this list, please contact our webmaster, Melissa Snyder: webmaster@barleywinegraphics.com

Members are not, at this time, automatically included on this list because some people prefer NOT to be on it.

You can also talk to Melissa about having your own enhanced page on our site for a very reasonable price.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

At Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H. WED. OCT 15:
OPENING LECTURE: CALIFORNIA WATERCOLORS

15 October, Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.
Arthur M. Loew Auditorium
"California-Style" Watercolors and the Regionalist Impulse in American Art
Barbara J. MacAdam, Jonathan L. Cohen Curator of American Art, Hood Museum of Art
A reception will follow in Kim Gallery.

Submitted by Cynthia Crawford
VWS President 2006-2008

VWS NEWS 10-1-08

VWS NEWS OCT.1 2008
Fall greetings everyone. I hope you are all enjoying the beautiful foliage and preparing your paintings for our final show this year.

REMINDERS:

Southern Vermont Art Center Juried Show:
November 1- December2, 2998.
Opening reception: Saturday, Nov. 1st 2:00-4:00 PM


Entries: 2 slides or 2 images on CD, must be POSTMARKED by October 6 2008.
IMANGE SIZING on CD:
For this entry 72 DPI is sufficient. Image size can be 4x5, 5x6 or 6x8 (approximate).
Overall Dimensions: Maximum Frame size: 42” in any direction.
Use a sturdy frame with a white or off-white mat and GLASS.
Works MUST be for sale. Only ONE entry will be accepted. Delivery by hand only on Wednesday Oct. 29., 10 AM-4 PM.
Removal: Tuesday, Dec. 2, 12-2 Pm.
Send your entries to:
Rob O’Brien
2811 Weathersfield Rd.
Perkinsville, Vt. 05151

LABEL top of slide or CD with:
Title of your painting
Your Name
Price
Dimensions
NO STICK-ON LABELS on SLIDES or CDS

Use labels provided with your green flyer- send 1 with your entries to Rob, put 1 your painting if you get in. Or make 3 of these:

ENTRY FORM
Name___________________________________________________________
ADDRESS______________________________________________________

PHONE#_______________________________________________________
TITLE/PRICE__________________________________________________


WORKSHOP:

Rob O’Brien’s Painting workshop is this Saturday, October 4. If you haven’t signed up yet, it’s not too late. You can call Everett Webber at (603) 643-5450 until 6 PM Thursday, Oct. 2, or Rob at (802) 263-9394 until Friday Oct. 3 at 6 PM. Pay $70.00 at the door. Limit is 15 participants, so you may get in or not, depending on current statistics. For more info, go to our web site:
http://vermontwatercolor.blogspot.com/

ANNUAL MEETING:

Save the date: NOVEMBER 16, 2008 at the Middlebury Inn, Middlebury, Vermont. It’s going to be an exciting and varied event- please consider coming- this is an excellent way to meet your fellow members and support VWS. This is the meeting where we hold elections, and pass out awards and new signature membership certificates. Guest speaker for this year will be WOODY JACKSON (think COWS on the Ben&Jerry’s truck!)
http://www.woodyjacksonart.com/
More details to follow shortly.
CALL FOR ENTRIES:

“Artful Things” is a gallery in Lebanon, New Hampshire looking for artists who would like to sign up for a solo show next year. They are one of our supporters, as you can see their advertisement in the last mailed newsletter. They will be at the Annual Meeting to talk to you. Or you can call: 603-448-5100
Artfulthings1@aol.com

http://artful-things.net/default.aspx

Submitted by Cynthia Crawford VWS President 2008