Congratulations to the following members juried into the Southern Vermont Arts Center show. (SVAC).
Name Town Title
Annelein Beukenkamp-Winant Burlington “Petals of Purple”
Sean Callahan Addison “Something Fishy”
Jean Cannon Burlington “White Pitcher & Dozen Eggs
Annette Compton Woodstock “It Gives a Lovely Light”
Cynthia Crawford Norwich “Maine Coon Cat”
Nancy H. Dean Norwich “Highland Home”
Sheila Foster Manchester “Bad Hair Day”
Marlene Kramer Westminster “First Class”
Judy Laliberte Quechee “Two’s Company, Three’s a Crowd”
Jo Mackenzie Adamant “Emily”
Lois Simmonds Macuga Quechee “Strings”
Kate More Sharon “Maine Idyll”
Charles Newsham Colchester “Moonlight on Peggy’s Cove”
Robert O’Brien Weathersfield “September Petunias”
Jan Olmstead Bondville “A Winter Respite”
Jud Pealer Windsor “Chess Match”
Sandra Pealer Windsor “Autumn Light”
Lynn Powers Essex Jct. “Lilies”
Elaine Reed Chester “Monhegan Island”
Ayn Baldwin Riehle Grand Isle “Ferns in Dark Woods”
Alice Sciore Killington “Les Chanteuses de Cirque de Soliel”
Theresa Somerset Essex Jct. “Carnival of Birds II”
Nancy Stone Williston “Thicket”
Robert Sydorowich Andover “Sharon”
Sheryl Trainor Quechee “It Began With Bears”
Everett Webber White River Jct. “Shadows”
Nancy E. Winters Chittenden “Truck Between Houses”
There were over 70 paintings entered and 27 chosen.
PLEASE NOTE, THOSE OF YOU TAKING YOUR PAINTING TO SVAC:
A slight change in the HOURS: SVAC is open on October 31 and Nov.1- Hours for receipt of our paintings are now 11 AM to 4 PM. (Previously 10 AM- 4 PM.)
REMINDER:
1. Best quality WOODEN Frames.
2. Secure wire hangers- no single hooks.
3. Best quality (archival) white or off-white mats only
4. Delivery and pick-up on time
5. Properly labeled painting on the back, including Name, Address, Phone and/or email, Title of painting, Size of painting and PRICE.
6. glazing:
About the entry process:
This was our first show juried by slide and CD. There were a few glitches:
Several people did not send complete information about their work as was clearly spelled out in the flyer and in subsequent emails. This meant we had to call or write to people to get the information. One person entered was 2 years behind in dues. This person did not qualify for jurying. Most people did not send a SASE for the return of their slides or CD’s. If you don’t send return postage, you may not get your items back. If you don’t want them back, please say so.
If this were a juried show for most professional organizations, any lack of compliance would result in a disqualification. And there would be an entry fee of $15.00-$25.00++ per entry. You might want count your blessings this time and start considering the fact that this IS a professional entry process and a real privilege. Exit soapbox.
NEW SIGNATURE MEMBERS:
Congratulations to the following:
After the Reed show:
Adrienne Fisk
Sandra Pealer
Alice Sciore
After the SVAC show
Nancy Dean
Kate More
Theresa Somerset
Sheryl Trainor
More GOOD NEWS from Bob Reed at the Reed Gallery: So far, these paintings have sold:
Alison Wallace-Pendulus
Adrienne Fisk-Anger
Sandra Pealer-Autumn Walk
Lisa Beach-Nestled By The Mountain
Everett Weber-What do Muses Do?
Marijke Westberg, "Mexican Window"
Congratulations, all, and let’s hope for more. Thank you, Bob for the update.
ANNUAL MEETING:
SAVE THE DATE: NOVEMBER 19, 2006. Time and place to be determined soon.
We have a nominating committee (Judy Laliberte and Marijke Westberg) working hard to find candidates for 2006 office. Everett Webber has offered to run for TREASURER, and has kindly stepped up to the plate to act as appointed CURRENT TREASURER. Due to unforeseen circumstances, Marlene Kramer has had to step down for the remainder of the year. Best wishes, Marlene, and thank you for your work these past 9 months. And many thanks to Everett for taking over at a crucial time in our fiscal year.
All future payments should now go to Everett Webber, (Made out to Vermont Watercolor Society)
5 Longwood Lane
West Lebanon, New Hampshire 03784
Everett.h.webber@valley.net
603-643-5450
Candidacy is still open for all positions, although we’ve never had a contested position….yet.
Below is a list of volunteer possibilities and officers’ duties. These are generalities for the most part- there is some flexibility in how responsibilities are distributed except for those determined in the by-laws. These are suggestions, and certainly don’t cover the scope of functions and tasks required to keep this Society afloat.
Exhibition Committee
1.Approaching local galleries for possible venues.
Skills: knowledge of our membership and who we are. Slides need to be sent or taken personally, and a packet of information about our artists. Good communication skills. Willingness to follow through and perhaps become the show coordinator. Need good organization skills and willingness to visit gallery a number of times, see that all goes smoothly, and also check with the Board/President about final arrangements. For instance, what commission do they expect, reception, post cards, jury procedure, understanding and co-operation with our system- i.e. signature membership. All this has to be coordinated with any other shows or events going on during the year.
Clerical Help
2. Computer skills: data entry, basic word/excel/ type skills
This has become a requirement for participating as president or Treasurer, and would be useful for Secretary and Vice President. FileMaker Pro (our database) can be learned if basic skills are there. However, someone with such skills could also assist the officers.
Advanced computer skills- layout-Quark-photoshop-useful for publications and information compilation.
3.Activities/Programs Committee
Networking- organizing events, checking on members who might be feeling left out, welcoming new members, arranging local events such as painting days and pot-lucks, which, in the past, have not worked out very well-
Serving on the events or exhibition committees…. Talk to members who are already doing this.
Publicity- contact appropriate newspapers, journals, on-line organizations for specific events. Distribute brochures, look for opportunities to make people aware of who we are and what we do.
4. Nominating Committee- making sure there are candidates for the next election and looking for people who might be willing to serve further into the future.
5.Serving on the Board.
President: orchestrates the events and functions, runs meetings, sends out newsletters, checks on all aspects of Society- establishes some policies, resolves questions and disputes, keeps records of shows, events and membership. Computer skills fairly important. 5-20 hrs/week depending on what is going on at the time.
Vice President:
Can do much the same thing as the president although the by-laws do not specify anything but acting as back-up for the president. We have been trying to ensure that the V.P. will be elected with the intention of becoming president, however that is not a requirement.
Treasurer: takes in all dues and fees, keeps records of same, sends out packets to new members, works closely with president and board on budget, balances bank account. Data entry in FileMaker Pro. Book-keeping skills.
Secretary: Does mailings, takes notes at meetings- could take on new member welcome packet, possibly, and assist with publications.
All officers attend several meetings per year to discuss policies, etc. Officers should stay informed and support the overall structure of the society.
MEMBER NEWS:
From Karen Casper:
I am pleased to announce the group show by the Northern Vermont Artist's Association October 1 to October 31, 2006 at the Union Station Gallery at One Main Street in Burlington. This show will feature an exhibit of the Palettes of Vermont program, the statewide community arts project for 2006 presented by the Vermont Arts Council. Over 7,000 wooden artist palettes have been distributed to artists throughout the state. These 12"x16" Vermont wooden palettes have been made into works of art in every kinds of media. The Vermont Arts Council is hoping that this will represent the World's Largest Exhibition Space for Artwork, spanning Vermonts 9600+ square miles through the end of October at various sponsoring venues. Palettes prepared by NVAA artists can be seen at this show -- this wil be the last exhibit of these works by the NVAA. I have two palettes that are on exhibit, "Ah'r Family Portrait" and "Dangers of Ice Fishing."
This show will also exhibit other framed and matted paintings by NVAA artists. I also have one painting in this part of the show, entitled "Rest for the Heavy Laden." I hope you have the opportunity to see this exhibit.
From Jo Tate:
Jo will be giving a one day watercolor figure sketching class on Nov. 18 from 9 to 3 at AVA Gallery in Lebanon, N.H. For more info. Contact AVA Gallery at 603-448-3117
ava@valley.net
www.avagallery.org
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Sunday, September 24, 2006
VWS final info-SVAC entries&CHANGE of DATE-ANNUAL MEETING
Attention VWS members:
Here is the final word on entries for the Southern Vermont Arts Center.
You may submit your work on a CD. Be sure to indicate on the CD and case, your name, the titles of your paintings and the size of your paintings. Two submissions per person. The deadline is still “postmarked by Oct. 1”. If you want your CD returned, send a SASE envelope with the proper postage on it.
It is best to get your work scanned if possible. There are numerous places that will do this work- look in your local yellow pages- often copying and printing places also do scanning. Ask for a 300 dpi image, approx. 4” x5” or 6”x8”. You can get several CDs made to have on hand for other entries.
If your work is already framed, a digital photo of it will do if it is high-quality. (Framed work can’t be scanned, usually…) It still needs to be put on a CD to send to Robert O’Brien. Most photo stores can do this for you. They also might have scanners.
DO NOT send images to Robert via email. He does not have high speed internet and can’t handle large files.
Send your work to:
Robert O’Brien
2811 Weathersfield Rd.
Perkinsville, Vt. 05151
After the works are juried, admitted works can be brought to the Center on Tuesday Oct. 31 between 10 AM and 4 PM.
PLEASE NOTE: You can now ALSO bring your work on Wednesday, Nov. 1 between 10 AM and 4 PM. (Thanks to Robert for getting this extension for us!)
Please remember you can get these newsletters by going to our web site and clicking on “This Just In” I try to post everything there immediately.
http://vermontwatercolorsociety.com/index.php
BOOKMARK this page!!
One more very important notice: I realized that our annual meeting was scheduled for Nov. 12, which is on Veteran’s Day weekend. Many people are away then, so with the hope of maximizing the possible attendance, I have rescheduled the meeting for Sunday, November 19. Time and place still to be announced. Please make every effort to reserve that day for attendance. There are some very important issues to be discussed concerning to future of this Society.
Cindy Crawford
VWS President
Here is the final word on entries for the Southern Vermont Arts Center.
You may submit your work on a CD. Be sure to indicate on the CD and case, your name, the titles of your paintings and the size of your paintings. Two submissions per person. The deadline is still “postmarked by Oct. 1”. If you want your CD returned, send a SASE envelope with the proper postage on it.
It is best to get your work scanned if possible. There are numerous places that will do this work- look in your local yellow pages- often copying and printing places also do scanning. Ask for a 300 dpi image, approx. 4” x5” or 6”x8”. You can get several CDs made to have on hand for other entries.
If your work is already framed, a digital photo of it will do if it is high-quality. (Framed work can’t be scanned, usually…) It still needs to be put on a CD to send to Robert O’Brien. Most photo stores can do this for you. They also might have scanners.
DO NOT send images to Robert via email. He does not have high speed internet and can’t handle large files.
Send your work to:
Robert O’Brien
2811 Weathersfield Rd.
Perkinsville, Vt. 05151
After the works are juried, admitted works can be brought to the Center on Tuesday Oct. 31 between 10 AM and 4 PM.
PLEASE NOTE: You can now ALSO bring your work on Wednesday, Nov. 1 between 10 AM and 4 PM. (Thanks to Robert for getting this extension for us!)
Please remember you can get these newsletters by going to our web site and clicking on “This Just In” I try to post everything there immediately.
http://vermontwatercolorsociety.com/index.php
BOOKMARK this page!!
One more very important notice: I realized that our annual meeting was scheduled for Nov. 12, which is on Veteran’s Day weekend. Many people are away then, so with the hope of maximizing the possible attendance, I have rescheduled the meeting for Sunday, November 19. Time and place still to be announced. Please make every effort to reserve that day for attendance. There are some very important issues to be discussed concerning to future of this Society.
Cindy Crawford
VWS President
Thursday, September 14, 2006
Reed Gallery Juried Show Results
Hot off the press- I did not take the time to alphabetize these as I thought you all would want to know ASAP about the show. I believe they are in the order in which they were submitted. Bob Reed's comments are included. Note: ACCEPTED (JURIED) WORK- (each PERSON eligible for 1 point per person towards signature membership, regardless of the number of accepted works. Exception- work submitted to another JURIED VWS show that is also in this show does not count towards signature membership. A work has to be unique to this show to qualify.)
See you Saturday!
Cindy Crawford
See you Saturday!
Cindy Crawford
Here are the results of the jury process. Nice, strong work that didn't make the jurying any easier. Of the 79 submitted works we have selected 62 for the show in the main room downstairs. We would like to hang the 17 paintings not selected as we did last year, upstairs on the center front wall.
The quality of work produced by the members of the society is very high quality. We are excited by the "raising of the bar" we see from last year. The show is strong and each member should use this as an opportunity to learn and "steal" from each other. That is the benefit of having a strong society.
ACCEPTED (JURIED) WORK
Cynthia Crawford
Kitty Repose
Sunrise Splash
Robert O'Brien
Kodak Moment
Marijke Westburg
Mexican Window
Dunloe Castle
Doris Roberts
Poinsetta
Cats of Santorini
Doris Ingram
Snow Buckets
Morning Shadows
Jean Cannon
Clouds Over the Connecticut River
Harry Dayton
Flowers
Renee Warren
Mill Reflections
Robert Sydorowich
Plumb Lumber
Valley Farm
Elaine Reed
Mystical Morning
Winter Glow
Nancy Dean
Las Trampas,-from a different angle
Donna Koutrakas
277 Feet of History
Grecian Walkway
Adrienne Fisk
Anger
Sandra Hayward
Still Life #1
Colette Paul
Canyon Pass
Old Frelighsburg Mill
Theresa Somerset
Pampered II
Carnival of Birds
Karen Casper
Green Apple Amoung Red
Marcia Shipman
Dusty Road Home
Lois Simmonds Macuga
From the Breakwater
Fred
Laurence Coffin
Phalaenopsis
Waiting for Spring
Vicki Herzberg
Autumn Sumac
Sheryl Trainor
Silver Lake II
Judy Laliberte
Standing Stone Farm
Mavis's Garden
Brad Voight
Back Lit
Keep Clear
Wilma Kelley
Icicle Scene
Lisa Beach
Maple Brightness
Nestled by the Mountain
Sandra T. Pealer
Autumn Walk
Hills of Vermont
Jud Pealer
Peace
Connecticut River Snow Cover
Dorothy Riley
Londonderry Scene
A Garden's Bouquet
Sandy Roe
Field of Black-Eyed Susans
Joe Roe
Jetty Dog
Squall Line @ 14 Foot
Peter Huntoon
Mums the Word
Maryfran Lloyd
Vermont Summer's End I
Joan Drew
Autumn Harmony
Nancy DiMauro
Sticks n' Stones
Nancy E. Winters
Old Bug Eyes
Surrender Dorothy
Leslie White
Simple Flowers
Ayn Richle
Ferns with Purple Horizon
Ferns with Pink Shadows
Sandra Noble
Sunday Afternoon
Alison Wallace
The Farm
Joe Tate
Marissa
Everett Webber
What Do Muses Do?
HUNG UPSTAIRS (persons not eligiblefor points towards signature membership unless you have another work in the "juried in" section.)
Jean Cannon
Misty Valley
Renee Warren
Autumn Lights
Nancy Dean
The Mine Entrance
Adrienne Fisk
Fascinating Rhythm
Sandra Hayward
Autumn Inspiration
Karen Casper
Iroquois Tranquility
Marcia Shipman
Old Beach Road
Wilma Kelley
Up the Sunny Stairs
Sandy Roe
Amaryelis
Peter Cooper
Monhegan Light
On the Trail-Monhegan Island
Maryfran Lloyd
Vermont Summer's End II
Barb Tampasis
Autumn in Vermont
In the Garden
Leslie White
Morning Dawn
Alison Wallace
Pendulus
Everett Webber
John Coltrane on the Sax
Instructions to members for Southern Vermont entries
Vermont Watercolor Society
2006 Members Juried Show
Southern Vt. Arts Cen. Manchester, Vt.
November 4 – December 5, 2006
Opening Reception, Saturday November 4, 2006 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 only. Members can submit up to two (2) slides 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 must be postmarked no later than October 1, 2006 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 Tuesday, October 31, 2006 only between 10:00 A.M and 4:00 P.M. All work must be removed from the Arts Center on Tuesday, December 5, 2006 between 3:00 and 4:00 P.M.
CHECKLIST:
- Completed entry form (all sections). Send one with slide(s), keep other for back of painting.
- Slide(s) labeled according to diagram
- SASE (self addressed stamped envelope) for return of slides.
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
Entry Form:
Name………………………………….. Name………………………………...
Address……………………………….. Address………………………………
………………………………………... ………………………………………
Phone #.................................................. Phone #...............................................
Title/Price(1)….…………….................. Title/Price(1)………………………...
Title/Price(2)………………………….. Title/Price(2)………………………...
2006 Members Juried Show
Southern Vt. Arts Cen. Manchester, Vt.
November 4 – December 5, 2006
Opening Reception, Saturday November 4, 2006 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 only. Members can submit up to two (2) slides 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 must be postmarked no later than October 1, 2006 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 Tuesday, October 31, 2006 only between 10:00 A.M and 4:00 P.M. All work must be removed from the Arts Center on Tuesday, December 5, 2006 between 3:00 and 4:00 P.M.
CHECKLIST:
- Completed entry form (all sections). Send one with slide(s), keep other for back of painting.
- Slide(s) labeled according to diagram
- SASE (self addressed stamped envelope) for return of slides.
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
Entry Form:
Name………………………………….. Name………………………………...
Address……………………………….. Address………………………………
………………………………………... ………………………………………
Phone #.................................................. Phone #...............................................
Title/Price(1)….…………….................. Title/Price(1)………………………...
Title/Price(2)………………………….. Title/Price(2)………………………...
VWS Newsletter 9-8-06
Greetings! Things are warming up for VWS as the weather cools down. We have two excellent shows coming up and our Annual Meeting/Elections.
Reminders:
Bring your work to the Reed gallery this Sunday or Monday Sept. 10-11, 11AM to 4 PM for jurying. Bob Reed wanted me to let you know that plexi-glass is OK for your work if it is clean and un-scratched.
Come to the Reed Gallery opening and painting demo by Robert O’Brien Saturday September 16, at 1 PM. This is also when paintings that are not in the show can be picked up.
Prepare your slides (2) for the SVAC show and send them to Robert O’Brien, postmarked by Oct. 1. If you have forgotten the details , they will be posted on our web site. The Reed Gallery particulars are already there.
http://vermontwatercolorsociety.com/index.php
click on “This Just In”
The Annual Meeting will be on Sunday, November 12. Time and place to be announced.
About ELECTIONS: Time for some reflection on everyone’s part. Can you run for office or serve on a committee? What does VWS mean to you, and how can you help keep it afloat? I will try to send out descriptions of duties in the near future, but meanwhile, please be thinking about what you can best do to help. All executive positions are open, and we currently have three committees: Exhibition, Program, and Nominating. Please contact me if you are interested, and I will pass the word along to the appropriate chair as well as discuss the details.
BY-LAW Changes: Two proposals will be on the table:
1. Open the membership to all watercolorists regardless of residence.
2. Anyone serving as President, past or present would become permanent members of VWS, free of charge.
Please note- this is not necessarily the exact wording of these proposals, just the intent.
Member News:
From Wooden Horse Arts Guild:
A letter from the President of the Wooden Horse Arts Guild.
The following has been sent to all Wooden Horse Arts Guild members. Several other artists have asked for WHAG notices and information. So, here it is:
#1. Applications for membership may be downloaded from www.woodenhorsearts.com . Membership drive is now. NEW members special price til Nov. 1st: $20.00 gives a membership through 2007.
#2. We are actively looking for a fine sculptor, photographer and anyone who creates an unusual art tecnique. Our search for an exceptional potter is on-going. We are also looking for a young person (high school, preferably) who shows promise in the arts: painting, photography, sculpture. Jim Maas has recently joined WHAG with his wonderful bird carvings.
#3. The Village Art Show (in its 10th year) is ONLY ART (no crafts). However, our Dec. 1,2,3 show will be a mix of ARTS and FINE CRAFTS. These will be juried!
#4. Hope to hear from YOU!
Camilla Mead 802-988-4300 or camilla@roseappleacres.com or camilla@woodenhorsearts.com
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Applications and show information are in the mail this week for The Village Art Show (Oct. 6,7,8). When you receive yours, read all information carefully, sign and return with your check by Sept. 15. This 10th year for the Village Art Show is planned to be Xtra special! Be a part of it and help in any way you can. Call Camilla for information about volunteering for some small, but needed jobs.
The following is now ART PROTOCOL with the WOODEN HORSE ARTS GUILD and...Be Sure to read ALL THE WAY TO THE END for the special announcement!
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Showing Art with the Wooden Horse Arts Guild………art protocol. If prints are part of your business, be sure there are at least Two or three original paintings of those prints hanging for the Client to see. Be sure that ALL prints are labeled as such andIf you do not wish to sell the original which is hanging, mark it neatly with a tag noting this. If the originals of some prints have already been sold, say so on the print! ie: “the original of this print is in a private collection…”
Showing with WHAG, continued:
If your work(s) have been shown and are being shown in galleries or places around the area and have been seen regularly for months (and sometimes years), the WHAG will expect no less than two new pieces at the Village Art Show which have never been seen.
New work says, “I am a serious artist!”
Old work will be juried out unless it is freshly matted, framed, cleaned, or whatever it needs to look like it belongs in a class show!
All paintings or photography must be appropriately framed and/or matted.
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The Wooden Horse Arts Guild has a new MINI Gallery!
Kathy at the Buon Amichi Restaurant in North Troy has given the WHAG a 12 foot wall for display of Wooden Horse Arts Guild member artists’ works. A jury committee has been appointed to monitor the paintings or photography which will be displayed at 3 to 4 week intervals. The French style hanging system and track lighting will be installed for best viewing of the works during the dinner hours at the restaurant. You will be notified by the committee regarding your work if you wish to be part of this. There will be a minimal hanging charge, and a small commission to the Buon Amichi upon sale of painting or photograph.
So, get ready to pick out your very best work for viewing!
From Judy Laliberte:
I have just been juried into the Chaffee Center for the Visual Arts and also selected for a Featured Artist's Exhibition to take place from Jan 12 - Feb 18th, 2007.
I also have work at the Woodstock Folk Arts and Antiquities Gallery in Woodstock
From Pegasus gallery: Annelein Beukenkamp is having a show Sept. 15-Oct. 1 Opening reception is Friday Sept. 15 5-8 PM.
.
Passed on by Annette Compton:
The Susan K. Black Foundation
" Blossom, the Art of Flowers "
http://susankblackfoundation.org/blossom.htm
Here is an international juried exhibition for the artists paintings floral
compositions. Many mediums and styles accepted. Awards and Prizes : 25,000$
US Best of show, total of 65,000$ cash awards. Jury includes most respected
specialists. Dates to send slides and JPG files are between Aug. 31 and
Sept. 30 , 2006 . Presentation fees are asked. The exhibition will take
place from March 14 until May 15 th 2007 at the Houston Museum of Natural
Science in Texas, USA. Rules and regulations are on the website and a
prospectus is available at this postal address : SKB Foundation, P.O. Box
235, Lake George, CO 80827, USA or by Email at skbfoundation@aol.com
The Susan K. Black Foundation
" Blossom, the Art of Flowers "
http://susankblackfoundation.org/blossom.htm
Aquanet mailing list
Aquanet@thedigitalbraintrust.net
http://lists.thedigitalbraintrust.net/mailman/listinfo/aquanet
Check out the Aquanet web site:
http://www.aquanetart.com
Some of you sent me news that is now outdated- sorry- I can’t really keep up with everything.
NEW MEMBER: Please welcome Bert Shapiro from Bondville, Vermont
Posted by Cynthia Crawford, VWS President 2006
Reminders:
Bring your work to the Reed gallery this Sunday or Monday Sept. 10-11, 11AM to 4 PM for jurying. Bob Reed wanted me to let you know that plexi-glass is OK for your work if it is clean and un-scratched.
Come to the Reed Gallery opening and painting demo by Robert O’Brien Saturday September 16, at 1 PM. This is also when paintings that are not in the show can be picked up.
Prepare your slides (2) for the SVAC show and send them to Robert O’Brien, postmarked by Oct. 1. If you have forgotten the details , they will be posted on our web site. The Reed Gallery particulars are already there.
http://vermontwatercolorsociety.com/index.php
click on “This Just In”
The Annual Meeting will be on Sunday, November 12. Time and place to be announced.
About ELECTIONS: Time for some reflection on everyone’s part. Can you run for office or serve on a committee? What does VWS mean to you, and how can you help keep it afloat? I will try to send out descriptions of duties in the near future, but meanwhile, please be thinking about what you can best do to help. All executive positions are open, and we currently have three committees: Exhibition, Program, and Nominating. Please contact me if you are interested, and I will pass the word along to the appropriate chair as well as discuss the details.
BY-LAW Changes: Two proposals will be on the table:
1. Open the membership to all watercolorists regardless of residence.
2. Anyone serving as President, past or present would become permanent members of VWS, free of charge.
Please note- this is not necessarily the exact wording of these proposals, just the intent.
Member News:
From Wooden Horse Arts Guild:
A letter from the President of the Wooden Horse Arts Guild.
The following has been sent to all Wooden Horse Arts Guild members. Several other artists have asked for WHAG notices and information. So, here it is:
#1. Applications for membership may be downloaded from www.woodenhorsearts.com . Membership drive is now. NEW members special price til Nov. 1st: $20.00 gives a membership through 2007.
#2. We are actively looking for a fine sculptor, photographer and anyone who creates an unusual art tecnique. Our search for an exceptional potter is on-going. We are also looking for a young person (high school, preferably) who shows promise in the arts: painting, photography, sculpture. Jim Maas has recently joined WHAG with his wonderful bird carvings.
#3. The Village Art Show (in its 10th year) is ONLY ART (no crafts). However, our Dec. 1,2,3 show will be a mix of ARTS and FINE CRAFTS. These will be juried!
#4. Hope to hear from YOU!
Camilla Mead 802-988-4300 or camilla@roseappleacres.com or camilla@woodenhorsearts.com
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Applications and show information are in the mail this week for The Village Art Show (Oct. 6,7,8). When you receive yours, read all information carefully, sign and return with your check by Sept. 15. This 10th year for the Village Art Show is planned to be Xtra special! Be a part of it and help in any way you can. Call Camilla for information about volunteering for some small, but needed jobs.
The following is now ART PROTOCOL with the WOODEN HORSE ARTS GUILD and...Be Sure to read ALL THE WAY TO THE END for the special announcement!
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Showing Art with the Wooden Horse Arts Guild………art protocol. If prints are part of your business, be sure there are at least Two or three original paintings of those prints hanging for the Client to see. Be sure that ALL prints are labeled as such andIf you do not wish to sell the original which is hanging, mark it neatly with a tag noting this. If the originals of some prints have already been sold, say so on the print! ie: “the original of this print is in a private collection…”
Showing with WHAG, continued:
If your work(s) have been shown and are being shown in galleries or places around the area and have been seen regularly for months (and sometimes years), the WHAG will expect no less than two new pieces at the Village Art Show which have never been seen.
New work says, “I am a serious artist!”
Old work will be juried out unless it is freshly matted, framed, cleaned, or whatever it needs to look like it belongs in a class show!
All paintings or photography must be appropriately framed and/or matted.
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The Wooden Horse Arts Guild has a new MINI Gallery!
Kathy at the Buon Amichi Restaurant in North Troy has given the WHAG a 12 foot wall for display of Wooden Horse Arts Guild member artists’ works. A jury committee has been appointed to monitor the paintings or photography which will be displayed at 3 to 4 week intervals. The French style hanging system and track lighting will be installed for best viewing of the works during the dinner hours at the restaurant. You will be notified by the committee regarding your work if you wish to be part of this. There will be a minimal hanging charge, and a small commission to the Buon Amichi upon sale of painting or photograph.
So, get ready to pick out your very best work for viewing!
From Judy Laliberte:
I have just been juried into the Chaffee Center for the Visual Arts and also selected for a Featured Artist's Exhibition to take place from Jan 12 - Feb 18th, 2007.
I also have work at the Woodstock Folk Arts and Antiquities Gallery in Woodstock
From Pegasus gallery: Annelein Beukenkamp is having a show Sept. 15-Oct. 1 Opening reception is Friday Sept. 15 5-8 PM.
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Passed on by Annette Compton:
The Susan K. Black Foundation
" Blossom, the Art of Flowers "
http://susankblackfoundation.org/blossom.htm
Here is an international juried exhibition for the artists paintings floral
compositions. Many mediums and styles accepted. Awards and Prizes : 25,000$
US Best of show, total of 65,000$ cash awards. Jury includes most respected
specialists. Dates to send slides and JPG files are between Aug. 31 and
Sept. 30 , 2006 . Presentation fees are asked. The exhibition will take
place from March 14 until May 15 th 2007 at the Houston Museum of Natural
Science in Texas, USA. Rules and regulations are on the website and a
prospectus is available at this postal address : SKB Foundation, P.O. Box
235, Lake George, CO 80827, USA or by Email at skbfoundation@aol.com
The Susan K. Black Foundation
" Blossom, the Art of Flowers "
http://susankblackfoundation.org/blossom.htm
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NEW MEMBER: Please welcome Bert Shapiro from Bondville, Vermont
Posted by Cynthia Crawford, VWS President 2006
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
VWS Reed Gallery Show and other News
Our Juried show is coming right up, and the postcard image has been chosen from 7 entries. Congratulations to Victoria Herzberg- her lovely painting “Autumn Sumac” will be on the postcard. From Bob Reed, gallery owner (along with Elaine Reed):
"If the quality of work shown by these submissions is any indication, the show should be the Societies best to date. Thank everyone who submitted and we look forward to seeing them at the opening.
Bob"
Here are the details for submission (again)
Reed Gallery Fall Juried Show for VWS
80 Common, Chester Vermont 05143
show coordinator, Bob Sydorowich
802-875-3154 sydwich@sover.net
-Each member can submit two paintings. The paintings can be of any subject or style. They will be juried on the basis of artistic quality.
-Drop off will be Sunday/Monday, September 10/11 from 11am to 4pm. Pick up of work not juried in will be Saturday, September 16, 10am to 6pm. As we did last year, based on the quality and quantity of the work submitted by the members, we may hang the work not juried in upstairs as an addition to the exhibit.
-The work should be in a good quality frame, clean and showable. The matting can be single or double, rag or alpha mat, in white or off white shades. The artwork should be matted with archival materials. Use picture or conservation glass.
-The show will be up from Thursday September 14 through Saturday, October 21.
-Pick-up after the show will be Sunday, October 22 from 11 to 4.
-The commission structure for the show is 30% to the gallery and 10% to the VWS. The artist receives 60%.
-The opening reception is Saturday September 16 from 3pm to 6pm. The demo will be before the reception at the VWS convenience. The demo will be held upstairs in the gallery.
-The gallery will release sold painting to purchasers at any time after the opening reception.
-We will take care of refreshments for the opening reception.
-We would like the post cards as soon as possible. Slides and CDs are ok. Last year the e-mailed images were not true to the actual paintings. The quality of the image helps our selection.
SPECIAL:VWS member Robert O’Brien, VWS, AWS will give a watercolor demo from 1-3PM, Saturday Sept. 16 at the Reed Gallery before the opening.
FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION: Annual Meeting: Our usual date for the VWS Annual Meeting is the first Sunday in November, which this year would be Nov. 5. This year the opening for our Southern Vermont Arts Center show is on Saturday, Nov. 4. Because of that close proximity of events, it would seem reasonable to hold the Annual Meeting on Sunday Nov. 12. Our usual location is at the Woodstock Inn in Woodstock, Vermont. However, the Cortina Inn would also be happy to host this event . I will change the date of the annual meeting to Nov. 12 unless I hear strenuous objections from the membership. As to the location, feel free to email me with your preferences. A postcard or letter will be sent to everyone announcing the meeting and warning of a potential by-law change to be voted on, to include all states in our membership as was discussed in the Spring meeting. We will also hold elections at that time. All positions are potentially open. (President, Vice president, Treasurer and Secretary).
MEMBER NEWS:
VWS member Robert O’Brien AWS will be conducting a fall workshop at the Gibson House Inn, Route 10, Haverhill, NH, October 3 – 6th, 2006.
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. The autumn colors will enhance the many painting subjects to be found nearby. There is a large closed in porch at the rear of the building, with a spectacular view of the valley which 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 painting process. There will be a general discussion about different aspects the painting process daily and class participation is encouraged.
The cost includes four nights stay at the Inn, meals and the cost of the workshop.
The workshop is open to commuting day students at a much reduced fee.
For more information and to register, please contact Susie Klein or Marty Cohen at (603) 989-3125 or toll free at 1 800 989-2150, or email: gibsonhousebb@charter.net
To view the Gibson House log on to www.gibsonhousebb.com
Submitted by Cynthia Crawford VWS president
"If the quality of work shown by these submissions is any indication, the show should be the Societies best to date. Thank everyone who submitted and we look forward to seeing them at the opening.
Bob"
Here are the details for submission (again)
Reed Gallery Fall Juried Show for VWS
80 Common, Chester Vermont 05143
show coordinator, Bob Sydorowich
802-875-3154 sydwich@sover.net
-Each member can submit two paintings. The paintings can be of any subject or style. They will be juried on the basis of artistic quality.
-Drop off will be Sunday/Monday, September 10/11 from 11am to 4pm. Pick up of work not juried in will be Saturday, September 16, 10am to 6pm. As we did last year, based on the quality and quantity of the work submitted by the members, we may hang the work not juried in upstairs as an addition to the exhibit.
-The work should be in a good quality frame, clean and showable. The matting can be single or double, rag or alpha mat, in white or off white shades. The artwork should be matted with archival materials. Use picture or conservation glass.
-The show will be up from Thursday September 14 through Saturday, October 21.
-Pick-up after the show will be Sunday, October 22 from 11 to 4.
-The commission structure for the show is 30% to the gallery and 10% to the VWS. The artist receives 60%.
-The opening reception is Saturday September 16 from 3pm to 6pm. The demo will be before the reception at the VWS convenience. The demo will be held upstairs in the gallery.
-The gallery will release sold painting to purchasers at any time after the opening reception.
-We will take care of refreshments for the opening reception.
-We would like the post cards as soon as possible. Slides and CDs are ok. Last year the e-mailed images were not true to the actual paintings. The quality of the image helps our selection.
SPECIAL:VWS member Robert O’Brien, VWS, AWS will give a watercolor demo from 1-3PM, Saturday Sept. 16 at the Reed Gallery before the opening.
FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION: Annual Meeting: Our usual date for the VWS Annual Meeting is the first Sunday in November, which this year would be Nov. 5. This year the opening for our Southern Vermont Arts Center show is on Saturday, Nov. 4. Because of that close proximity of events, it would seem reasonable to hold the Annual Meeting on Sunday Nov. 12. Our usual location is at the Woodstock Inn in Woodstock, Vermont. However, the Cortina Inn would also be happy to host this event . I will change the date of the annual meeting to Nov. 12 unless I hear strenuous objections from the membership. As to the location, feel free to email me with your preferences. A postcard or letter will be sent to everyone announcing the meeting and warning of a potential by-law change to be voted on, to include all states in our membership as was discussed in the Spring meeting. We will also hold elections at that time. All positions are potentially open. (President, Vice president, Treasurer and Secretary).
MEMBER NEWS:
VWS member Robert O’Brien AWS will be conducting a fall workshop at the Gibson House Inn, Route 10, Haverhill, NH, October 3 – 6th, 2006.
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. The autumn colors will enhance the many painting subjects to be found nearby. There is a large closed in porch at the rear of the building, with a spectacular view of the valley which 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 painting process. There will be a general discussion about different aspects the painting process daily and class participation is encouraged.
The cost includes four nights stay at the Inn, meals and the cost of the workshop.
The workshop is open to commuting day students at a much reduced fee.
For more information and to register, please contact Susie Klein or Marty Cohen at (603) 989-3125 or toll free at 1 800 989-2150, or email: gibsonhousebb@charter.net
To view the Gibson House log on to www.gibsonhousebb.com
Submitted by Cynthia Crawford VWS president
Wednesday, August 02, 2006
VWS HOT! News-8-2-06
Greetings- for some strange reason I’ve decided to write this on probably the hottest day of the year. Maybe because some hot news is forthcoming.
First of all, a reminder: Your paintings at the Cortina show should be picked up THIS Sat. and Sun. Aug. 5+ 6.
HOWEVER: If any VWS member in good standing would like to continue to exhibit at the Cortina, you may leave your work at the Inn. To do this you MUST contact Anne McFarren, and let her know. She would like to see a change in “scenery” every 6 months. If you are not showing at the Cortina but would like to, please also contact Anne. ALL paid-up VWS members are welcome to exhibit at the Cortina. Prints (framed) are also acceptable, and perhaps more saleable if the price is right. This is a very generous and exciting offer open to our membership, a continuous open show of sorts.
Anne does this work as a volunteer, so we all need to give her a big thank you for all her work… and a big thank-you to the Inn as well. Be sure your framing is properly set up with a wire hanger- no hooks, please. You will be responsible for keeping track of your work there and bringing new work in 6 months to exchange. (Be sure you check in and out at the front desk to do this, and nitify Anne or make arrangements with her. Also be aware that although there hasn’t been a problem with security at the Inn, your work is not watched 24 hours a day, and many people come and go. It is best not to bring anything smaller than 11 x 14. Each member can show a total of 3 works within a 6 month period.
Contact Info:
Anne McFarren
admcfarren@cs.com
802-773-2197
As for the show and brunch- there were 90 (!!) paintings up from VWS. Thanks to Mary Fran Lloyd, Joe and Sandy Roe, for helping Anne hang the show. Apparently only a few VWS members attended the brunch- too bad- I hear it was excellent.
IMPORTANT REMINDER:
Postcard entries for the Reed Gallery are due AUGUST 12. So far I only have 2 entries. You can send me a slide or CD (quality scan or photo, in jpg or tiff format, approx. 5”x 7” or 8” x10” image, resolution, 300 dpi.)
Send to: Cynthia Crawford
P.O. Box 347
Norwich, Vt. 05055
Please, DO NOT sent large images over the internet!!
Everyone should have received 2 flyers in the mail by now, about the Reed Gallery Show and the SVAC show. If you did not receive these notices, please email me your current address.
Other News:
There were quite a few VWS members juried into the AVA Gallery Annual Summer Show, but the most exciting news is that our own JOAN WHITE was the recipient of one of only 3 jurors’ awards. This is a very special honor. The entry was the largest ever- over 300 entries with 116 juried in. Big congratulations, Joan!! If you want to see the show it is at
AVA Gallery
11 Bank St.
Lebanon, N.H.
http://www.avagallery.org/
The show runs through August 28
VWS Members juried in:
Cynthia Crawford
Nancy Dean
Debbie Hamilton
Owen Hamilton
Sandra Hayward
Judy Laliberte
Lois Macuga
Kate More
Sheryl Trainor
Joan White
From Gary Eckhart:
I would appreciate your passing on the information that I have a watercolor accepted into the Adirondacks National Exhibition of American Watercolors in Old Forge, NY.
There were 600 entries and 110 works were accepted.
The show runs from August 18 to October 1. It is worth the drive to see the show.
Thanks
Gary C.Eckhart
Moosewalk Studios
200 Orion Road
Warren, VT 05674
Congratulations, Gary!
From Colette Paul
The NVAA show at the Bryan Memorial Gallery will be ending on July 9. If you are in the area and have time to brouse, check it out and vote for your favorite painting.
I was just juried in at the Bryan Memorial Gallery WATERSCAPES exhibition which will be up at the same time as their invitational LAND & LIGHT EXHIBITION
July 2 thru September 10
Reception Sunday July 16, 4:00-6:00
Kindly RSVP 802 644-5100
info@bryanmemorialgallery.org
I will be the "French Painter" at the Vergennes "French Heritage Weekend" July 16 on the green, 10:00 to 4:00.
That sounds like a lot of fun and will be advertised with more details.
Congratulations, Colette
I think that’s all for now. Keep Cool.
Posted by Cynthia Crawford
VWS President
First of all, a reminder: Your paintings at the Cortina show should be picked up THIS Sat. and Sun. Aug. 5+ 6.
HOWEVER: If any VWS member in good standing would like to continue to exhibit at the Cortina, you may leave your work at the Inn. To do this you MUST contact Anne McFarren, and let her know. She would like to see a change in “scenery” every 6 months. If you are not showing at the Cortina but would like to, please also contact Anne. ALL paid-up VWS members are welcome to exhibit at the Cortina. Prints (framed) are also acceptable, and perhaps more saleable if the price is right. This is a very generous and exciting offer open to our membership, a continuous open show of sorts.
Anne does this work as a volunteer, so we all need to give her a big thank you for all her work… and a big thank-you to the Inn as well. Be sure your framing is properly set up with a wire hanger- no hooks, please. You will be responsible for keeping track of your work there and bringing new work in 6 months to exchange. (Be sure you check in and out at the front desk to do this, and nitify Anne or make arrangements with her. Also be aware that although there hasn’t been a problem with security at the Inn, your work is not watched 24 hours a day, and many people come and go. It is best not to bring anything smaller than 11 x 14. Each member can show a total of 3 works within a 6 month period.
Contact Info:
Anne McFarren
admcfarren@cs.com
802-773-2197
As for the show and brunch- there were 90 (!!) paintings up from VWS. Thanks to Mary Fran Lloyd, Joe and Sandy Roe, for helping Anne hang the show. Apparently only a few VWS members attended the brunch- too bad- I hear it was excellent.
IMPORTANT REMINDER:
Postcard entries for the Reed Gallery are due AUGUST 12. So far I only have 2 entries. You can send me a slide or CD (quality scan or photo, in jpg or tiff format, approx. 5”x 7” or 8” x10” image, resolution, 300 dpi.)
Send to: Cynthia Crawford
P.O. Box 347
Norwich, Vt. 05055
Please, DO NOT sent large images over the internet!!
Everyone should have received 2 flyers in the mail by now, about the Reed Gallery Show and the SVAC show. If you did not receive these notices, please email me your current address.
Other News:
There were quite a few VWS members juried into the AVA Gallery Annual Summer Show, but the most exciting news is that our own JOAN WHITE was the recipient of one of only 3 jurors’ awards. This is a very special honor. The entry was the largest ever- over 300 entries with 116 juried in. Big congratulations, Joan!! If you want to see the show it is at
AVA Gallery
11 Bank St.
Lebanon, N.H.
http://www.avagallery.org/
The show runs through August 28
VWS Members juried in:
Cynthia Crawford
Nancy Dean
Debbie Hamilton
Owen Hamilton
Sandra Hayward
Judy Laliberte
Lois Macuga
Kate More
Sheryl Trainor
Joan White
From Gary Eckhart:
I would appreciate your passing on the information that I have a watercolor accepted into the Adirondacks National Exhibition of American Watercolors in Old Forge, NY.
There were 600 entries and 110 works were accepted.
The show runs from August 18 to October 1. It is worth the drive to see the show.
Thanks
Gary C.Eckhart
Moosewalk Studios
200 Orion Road
Warren, VT 05674
Congratulations, Gary!
From Colette Paul
The NVAA show at the Bryan Memorial Gallery will be ending on July 9. If you are in the area and have time to brouse, check it out and vote for your favorite painting.
I was just juried in at the Bryan Memorial Gallery WATERSCAPES exhibition which will be up at the same time as their invitational LAND & LIGHT EXHIBITION
July 2 thru September 10
Reception Sunday July 16, 4:00-6:00
Kindly RSVP 802 644-5100
info@bryanmemorialgallery.org
I will be the "French Painter" at the Vergennes "French Heritage Weekend" July 16 on the green, 10:00 to 4:00.
That sounds like a lot of fun and will be advertised with more details.
Congratulations, Colette
I think that’s all for now. Keep Cool.
Posted by Cynthia Crawford
VWS President