VWS MEMBER OPPORTUNITIES:
CORTINA INN OPEN SHOW.
Beginning July 1st, you can take your work to the Cortina Inn for the open show and Brunch.
The “grand opening” and brunch/champagne tasting are from 11-1:30 on Sunday, July 16. The brunch costs $30.00. Anyone entering the show will get a generous discount on that price!
For full details, please go here on our web site:
http://vermontwatercolor.blogspot.com/
And scroll down to “Open Show opportunity for VWS Members”
YOU CAN ACCESS ALL OUR NEWSLETTERS HERE!
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This class is not full yet-still time to sign up!
SUMMER PAINTING WORKSHOP with SEAN CALLAHAN
If you’ve ever wanted to know how Sean paints his wonderful dogs, now is the time to find out and do it yourself. Sean is one of our signature members and exhibits in galleries all over the state. He a full-time artist, and vice-president of VWS. Here’s his page on our VWS site:
> http://www.vermontwatercolorsociety.com/pages/artist.php?ID=18
Anyone who signs up should bring a drawing already done, and ready to paint. Sean will do a demo so he can show people how he works, and he will also walk around and work with everyone one on one.
Date: July 15, 2006
Time:
Arrive 11 AM
Picnic: 11:30-12:30
Clean-up/set-up 12:30-1
Workshop: 1-3 or 3:30
Clean-up/take down 3:30-4 PM
We have a little leeway as to the ending time- might want a little break in the middle of the workshop. We will be responsible for setting up tables at the church and cleaning up afterwards. It will be very easy if everyone pitches in.
I’m sure it will be a delightful day.
Location:
North Universalist Chapel
7 Church St.
Woodstock, Vt. 05091
Cost: $20.00 per person
Send a check made out to Vermont Watercolor Society to:
Marlene Kramer
392 Harrington Rd.
Putney, Vt. 05346
Put a note on the check indicating what it is for (w-c workshop)
Deadline for entry: July 12, 2006.
You can bring a check to the workshop if you decide to go at the last minute, but you must let me know by July 12. PLEASE, ALSO WRITE OR CALL ME TO LET ME KNOW YOU’RE COMING even if you have pre-paid.
(cindy@creaturekinships.com) 802-649-1411)
Maximum entries: 20
Minimum entries: 8
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REMINDER:
Thanks to Bob O’Brien and the exhibition committee’s hard work, we will be having a juried show at the prestigious Southern Vermont Arts Center, Manchester, Vt. In December. Why am I reminding you about this now?? Because this show will be juried by SLIDE. Just want you to know this far in advance so you will be thinking about which works you want to get scanned/photographed for this event. It takes time to get those slides made!
Here’s one possible resource;
Slide specialists
85 Mechanic St.
Lebanon, N.H.
603-448-1300
If you have a source for high-quality slides in your area, please let me know so I can pass along the information to our members.
MEMBER NEWS AND OPPORTUNITIES:
From our friends up north, near St. Johnsbury:
“10 DAYS OF ARTS AND FINE CRAFTS”
July 22 thru 31
Spaces are filling rapidly, so send in your application today to ensure your spot at 47 Main Street in North Troy. The fee for the 10 day event is only $65.00. You need not be present the entire 10 days.
There are no commissions. MC and Visa will be available to your customers.
Artists who are taking part in Tour Fest (July 27-31) may still have a display of work at 47 Main Street and take part in both events. MEMBERSHIP IN WHAG IS NOT MANDATORY! (call Camilla for information)
The Wooden Horse Arts Guild is placing extensive advertising in the Chronicle, Newport Daily Express, Caledonian Record, the Green Mt. Trading Post The event is also listed on 70+ websites, including www.woodenhorsearts.com 2500 flyers will be distributed in the Eastern Townships and the Northeast Kingdom. The Wooden Horse Arts Guild member artists’ Palettes of Vermont will again draw the public.
Our first event at 47 Main Street in North Troy, was the Open Studio Weekend. It produced $2000.00 in sales and orders for the artists and craftsmen. Don’t miss this great opportunity!
For more information or to receive an application, contact:
Camilla………..988-4300 (camilla@woodenhorsearts.com
Joanne ..………988-2683 (ballou@woodenhorsearts.com
WOODEN HORSE ARTS GUILD
“10 Days of Arts and Fine Crafts”
July 22 thru 31 10a.m.-4p.m.
At 47 Main Street, North Troy, Vt.
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Schedule:Set up: Thursday, July 20, 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 or 3 to 7 p.m.
Friday, July 21, 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Friday, July 21, 5p.m. to 7p.m. WINE AND CHEESE PREVIEW
(with special invited guests)
Display areas must be set up by 9:45 a.m. on Saturday and must remain in place for the entire show.
Any tables must be covered to the floor, extra supplies, etc. must be out of sight.
Spaces available will vary, depending on your art. Spaces will be legibly marked. Please stay within your space and keep the aisle way open.
Exhibitors must provide their own set-ups when possible: table(s), chair(s), backdrops, etc. If you require electricity, bring your own outlet strips and cords.
No food or drink on display floor during show hours. (a place is provided for your lunch or snack break)
All items for sale must be clearly marked and priced. Please have business cards available.
Wooden Horse Arts Guild, its agents, officers, or employees shall not be liable for property damage or personal injury to Exhibitor(s) which may occur on or about any part of the premises. Exhibitor waives any claim against Wooden Horse Arts Guild and assumes all liability for loss or damage to Exhibitor’s property entrusted to the premises.
Vermont State Sales tax is 6%.
Advertising will be extensive, including flyers and posters.
Exhibitor space fee: $65.00 “10 Days of Arts and Fine Crafts”
Payable to WHAG P.O. Box 502 North Troy, Vt. 05859
Applicant signature:_________________________________________________
Address:__________________________________________________
Phone: _________________ email:__________________________
Your art venue:__________________________ Date:______________
(can you help distribute flyers?_______________________)
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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.
I will be part of a Vermont Watercolor Society show at the Cortina Inn during the Killington Wine Festival which will run July 10 thru August 4.
Posted by Cynthia Crawford, VWS President
cindy@creaturekinships.com
www.creaturekinships.com
Thursday, June 29, 2006
Thursday, June 15, 2006
VWs workshop update, End Pegasus Show, Open show request
Sean Callahan sent this message about his painting workshop on July 15:
"The workshop should be 11 to 4. I can't stay past 4. Anyone who signs up should bring a drawing already done, and ready to paint. I will do a demo so I can show people how I do it and also walk around and work with them one on one . Thanks. – Sean"
That would put arrival at 11, lunch approx. 11:30-12:30, clean-up/set-up 12:30-1. Workshop 1-3 and clean-up-take down at 3. We have a little leeway as to the ending time- might want a little break in the middle of the workshop. We will be responsible for setting up tables at the church and cleaning up afterwards. It will be very easy if everyone pitches in. I’m sure it will be a delightful day.
The “Engaging Cezanne” show at the Pegasus Gallery ends on June 18 (this Sunday). Unsold paintings can be picked up Wednesday June 20 through Sunday June 25, 10 AM-5 PM. I will find out what was sold from Sheryl after the show comes down.
Many thanks to Sheryl Trainor and the Pegasus Gallery for this wonderful opportunity to exhibit and to be present during open studio weekend to paint outside the gallery in the garden.
I have not heard much news as to who will be participating in the Cortina Inn open show- another excellent opportunity, especially for those of you who have not entered a show this year. Please let me know if you are planning to take your work there so we can get an idea what space will be needed. You can also choose to go to the brunch/champagne tasting event on the 16th , which will serve as the opening for the show. More news about the details on that later.
Cindy Crawford
VWS president
"The workshop should be 11 to 4. I can't stay past 4. Anyone who signs up should bring a drawing already done, and ready to paint. I will do a demo so I can show people how I do it and also walk around and work with them one on one . Thanks. – Sean"
That would put arrival at 11, lunch approx. 11:30-12:30, clean-up/set-up 12:30-1. Workshop 1-3 and clean-up-take down at 3. We have a little leeway as to the ending time- might want a little break in the middle of the workshop. We will be responsible for setting up tables at the church and cleaning up afterwards. It will be very easy if everyone pitches in. I’m sure it will be a delightful day.
The “Engaging Cezanne” show at the Pegasus Gallery ends on June 18 (this Sunday). Unsold paintings can be picked up Wednesday June 20 through Sunday June 25, 10 AM-5 PM. I will find out what was sold from Sheryl after the show comes down.
Many thanks to Sheryl Trainor and the Pegasus Gallery for this wonderful opportunity to exhibit and to be present during open studio weekend to paint outside the gallery in the garden.
I have not heard much news as to who will be participating in the Cortina Inn open show- another excellent opportunity, especially for those of you who have not entered a show this year. Please let me know if you are planning to take your work there so we can get an idea what space will be needed. You can also choose to go to the brunch/champagne tasting event on the 16th , which will serve as the opening for the show. More news about the details on that later.
Cindy Crawford
VWS president
Thursday, June 08, 2006
OPEN SHow Opportunity for VWS Members
Great news! Guy Rossi at the Cortina Inn in Rutland (where we had our spring meeting) has offered to host aVWS open (unjuried) show in conjunction with the Killington Vermont Wine Fest. On Sunday , July 16 there will be a brunch and champagne tasting event at the Inn which will also serve as the opening of our show. One of our members, Anne McFarren, is the show co-ordinator for the Inn, and is willing to hang this show for us. This is a wonderful opportunity - there is plenty of room to accommodate entries. (Lack of space in most public places has been the main reason we haven’t been able to have an open show recently.)
So, here are the details:
1. Bring 1-3 original paintings (not prints) to the Cortina Inn anytime during the week of July 1-9. The Inn is open 24 hours a day. Paintings can be left at the main desk. Ask for Greg, the desk manager, but if he is not there, someone else will accommodate you. BE SURE TO SIGN IN on the sign-up sheet, listing your name, contact information, price and size of your work. This information also needs to be on the back of your painting. If you have a short (1 page) resume, bring that too. The Inn has a secure storage space for paintings. Ann will hang the show on July 10.
2. Volunteers: Very important. Anne will be taking down as many paintings as she necessary to accommodate our show. This could be potentially, 50-100 paintings to take down and put up. We need several EXPERIENCED volunteers to help hang this show. Experienced means someone who has done this a few times and has an idea how to work efficiently. It doesn’t mean you have to be an expert- just used to doing things like, possibly, climbing on ladders, removing hooks or putting up new hooks, centering a painting on the hanger…things like that. It could also be just hauling paintings to and from storage.
3. If a painting is sold, the Inn only takes 20%, and they handle the sale. Checks will go out the month following a sale. This is very generous. Most galleries take about 40%.
4. Duration of the show: July 10-August 4. Pick-up will be on Aug. 5+6.
5. Framing: High quality wood or metal with proper wire and eyelets . No saw-tooth or single loop hangers. Your painting will not go up if it is poorly framed.
6. Mats- neutral or colors are OK (!)
7. Directions to the Cortina Inn: Please look up their web site here: http://www.cortinainn.com/
Many thanks to Anne McFarren and Guy Rossi at the Cortina for this exciting offer.
Don’t forget we also have a wonderful opportunity on Saturday July 15 in Woodstock, Vt. for a painting workshop with Sean Callahan. We are still working out the details.
There will be a few more details about the Cortina Inn open show also, such as the time of the brunch, etc. - I will post them as soon as I know more about them.
AND…yet ANOTHER OPORTUNITY:
This just came in from Bob Sydorowich:
Dear Cindy, The town of Andover is sponsoring an art fair/sale on the 12th of August and in doing so they have invited the Chester Art Guild and it’s members to participate in the fair with the idea that the Chester Art Guild would contact other Vermont artists to participate and exhibit at this art fair/sale.
Being an Andover resident and a member of the Chester Art Guild and a struggling watercolorist, the Andover Project Committee recruited me to help out with the fair. So now I’m asking for your help.
The following describes the fair:
The town of Andover is Located between the Towns of Chester, Weston and Ludlow with a population of approximately 500 people. The town has no post office, no fire department, no police department nothing commercial (except for the lumber mill) - but what it does have is a great bucolic/pastoral setting. The fair will take place outside on the grounds that surround Andover Town Hall which was built in 1863. The inside of the town hall will be used for on going painting demonstrations.
The fair date will be August, 12 2006 - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Rain or Shine
Each exhibiting artist will be given a 10 x10 foot space (minimum) - there will be no charge for this space . The only charge for participating will be a 10% commission on any sales made at the fair. The Chester Art guild will collect this commission to cover expenses.
Contact person ( for information and registration) - Robert Sydorowich, sydwich@sover.net . Cutoff date for registration is July 15.
Cindy Crawford
VWS president 2006
So, here are the details:
1. Bring 1-3 original paintings (not prints) to the Cortina Inn anytime during the week of July 1-9. The Inn is open 24 hours a day. Paintings can be left at the main desk. Ask for Greg, the desk manager, but if he is not there, someone else will accommodate you. BE SURE TO SIGN IN on the sign-up sheet, listing your name, contact information, price and size of your work. This information also needs to be on the back of your painting. If you have a short (1 page) resume, bring that too. The Inn has a secure storage space for paintings. Ann will hang the show on July 10.
2. Volunteers: Very important. Anne will be taking down as many paintings as she necessary to accommodate our show. This could be potentially, 50-100 paintings to take down and put up. We need several EXPERIENCED volunteers to help hang this show. Experienced means someone who has done this a few times and has an idea how to work efficiently. It doesn’t mean you have to be an expert- just used to doing things like, possibly, climbing on ladders, removing hooks or putting up new hooks, centering a painting on the hanger…things like that. It could also be just hauling paintings to and from storage.
3. If a painting is sold, the Inn only takes 20%, and they handle the sale. Checks will go out the month following a sale. This is very generous. Most galleries take about 40%.
4. Duration of the show: July 10-August 4. Pick-up will be on Aug. 5+6.
5. Framing: High quality wood or metal with proper wire and eyelets . No saw-tooth or single loop hangers. Your painting will not go up if it is poorly framed.
6. Mats- neutral or colors are OK (!)
7. Directions to the Cortina Inn: Please look up their web site here: http://www.cortinainn.com/
Many thanks to Anne McFarren and Guy Rossi at the Cortina for this exciting offer.
Don’t forget we also have a wonderful opportunity on Saturday July 15 in Woodstock, Vt. for a painting workshop with Sean Callahan. We are still working out the details.
There will be a few more details about the Cortina Inn open show also, such as the time of the brunch, etc. - I will post them as soon as I know more about them.
AND…yet ANOTHER OPORTUNITY:
This just came in from Bob Sydorowich:
Dear Cindy, The town of Andover is sponsoring an art fair/sale on the 12th of August and in doing so they have invited the Chester Art Guild and it’s members to participate in the fair with the idea that the Chester Art Guild would contact other Vermont artists to participate and exhibit at this art fair/sale.
Being an Andover resident and a member of the Chester Art Guild and a struggling watercolorist, the Andover Project Committee recruited me to help out with the fair. So now I’m asking for your help.
The following describes the fair:
The town of Andover is Located between the Towns of Chester, Weston and Ludlow with a population of approximately 500 people. The town has no post office, no fire department, no police department nothing commercial (except for the lumber mill) - but what it does have is a great bucolic/pastoral setting. The fair will take place outside on the grounds that surround Andover Town Hall which was built in 1863. The inside of the town hall will be used for on going painting demonstrations.
The fair date will be August, 12 2006 - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Rain or Shine
Each exhibiting artist will be given a 10 x10 foot space (minimum) - there will be no charge for this space . The only charge for participating will be a 10% commission on any sales made at the fair. The Chester Art guild will collect this commission to cover expenses.
Contact person ( for information and registration) - Robert Sydorowich, sydwich@sover.net . Cutoff date for registration is July 15.
Cindy Crawford
VWS president 2006
Pegasus Gallery Juried Show results
Here are the results just in from Sheryl Trainor at the Pegasus Gallery for the juried show "Engaging Cezanne"-congratulations, all. I believe there were about 60 paintings entered.
Also from Sheryl:
Contact Sheryl at 802-296-7693 or STrai6098@aol.com.
The show will be up during that weekend, so it would be an excellent opportunity to promote both VWS and your own work. If you didn't get in the show or only got one work in, you could also pick up your work on the week-end and spend some time painting in the gardens there. It's really lovely, hopefully the rain will have gone (it's got to, doesn't it???), and Sheryl is offering a very special opportunity here.
Don't forget to come to the opening June 2, from 5-8 PM.
(Gallery hours: 10 Am to 5 PM)
1. Annelein Beukenkamp, Tabletop Tulips, /Jurors' Award/
2. Jo Tate, Mlle Cezanne
3. Colette Paul, Pines Reflection
4. Maurie Harrington, Above Toulouse
5. Maurie Harrington, Dordogne River
6. Sandra Hayward, Barnscape
7. Doris Ingram, Poppies in Provence
8. Nancy Stone, Camel's Hump with Brushpile
9. Dorothy Warren, Red Mountain
10. Owen Hamilton, Provence Summer
11. Debbie Hamilton, China Blue
12. Judy Laliberte, Still Life #4
13. Jud Pealer, Cezanne Engaging Vermont
14. Sandra Pealer, Le Chateau
15. Everett Webber, Mt Ascutney Avec Ascutney View Farm
16. Kathrena Ravenhorst-Adams, Teapot, Pitchers and Fruit
17. Kathrena Ravenhorst-Adams, Blue Teapot with Fruit
18. Elaine Reed, Bathed in Light
19. Theresa Somerset, Study of Blue & White Porcelain
20. Karen L Casper, Green Apple and Wine
21. Cindy Crawford, Pansy Blue
22. Harry Dayton, Blue Vase
The jurors for this show were Gary Hamel, a local artist and collector, and Robert Carsten, PSA, noted pastel artist and instructor at the SVAC. Both jurors noted the overall strong presentation of the work, and a variety of criteria informed their decisions. Primarily they considered expression of the show's theme "Engaging Cezanne", with Gary particularly looking for "the notion that some personal growth has come from the exploration of the theme." This included the use of Cezanne's subject matter and mannerisms and his painting technique, particularly the way he married form and atmosphere. They looked for strong composition, good drawing, and technical virtuosity in the medium of watercolor. The way the paintings related to each other to form a cohesive whole was also considered. Once again, it was a joyous learning experience for me to sit and listen to a spirited conversation about art.
Those who did not have work selected may pick up their pieces Tuesday, May 23 through Sunday, May 28. As last resort they may be picked up at the opening on June 2, but we would prefer you pick them up before that time since openings are hectic enough.
Thanks,
Sheryl
Also from Sheryl:
Please remind everyone that there is an opportunity to paint in the gardens around the gas station and gallery on May 27 & 28 during Open Studio. Artists will be able to sell their original paintings and prints during this time. They will be responsible for collecting and paying sales tax on work sold that weekend. I have two artists who will be in the gardens on Sunday afternoon, and would like to know if more people plan to be here so that I can advertise the event.
Contact Sheryl at 802-296-7693 or STrai6098@aol.com.
The show will be up during that weekend, so it would be an excellent opportunity to promote both VWS and your own work. If you didn't get in the show or only got one work in, you could also pick up your work on the week-end and spend some time painting in the gardens there. It's really lovely, hopefully the rain will have gone (it's got to, doesn't it???), and Sheryl is offering a very special opportunity here.
Don't forget to come to the opening June 2, from 5-8 PM.
Saturday, April 08, 2006
Suggestions for volunteering for VWS
A few Suggestions to Consider when Volunteering for Vermont Watercolor Society
Please think about these things as well as adding your own ideas as to what you can do, and how you would do it. What are the most important things to you about VWS, and how can you help make them happen?
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. 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.
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.
Question: Should there be a work requirement that goes with becoming a member? New Hampshire Art Association, for instance, requires 1-3 hours per year- not a big burden, but helpful for big events .
Please think about these things as well as adding your own ideas as to what you can do, and how you would do it. What are the most important things to you about VWS, and how can you help make them happen?
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. 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.
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.
Question: Should there be a work requirement that goes with becoming a member? New Hampshire Art Association, for instance, requires 1-3 hours per year- not a big burden, but helpful for big events .
VWS Newsletter 4-8-06
Spring Meeting Report and Upcoming Show
Greetings!
Our Spring Meeting was held last Sunday, April 2 at the Cortina Inn in Rutland. We had a record attendance, and an exciting, if ambitious, program. Dave O’Neill from Northlight Digital in White River Jct. Vt. enlightened us about the mysteries of digital imaging, and Melissa Snyder of Barleywine Graphics and our VWS webmaster, helped us to understand how to navigate our site, how to get on our site and how to get your own enhanced page on the VWS site. Melissa also does individual web sites. She has just done a terrific job overhauling our site for a fraction of the usual cost. Dave has offered to give a workshop where we can learn more about the complex process of getting our work in print and transferring slides to cds, etc. Quote:
“I am happy to give a follow up presentation at your convenience on scanning flat art, film scanning techniques and photographing artwork if that would be of interest. Probably take about 2 hours ±.”
Many thanks to both Dave and Melissa. Please visit their web sites at:
http://www.barleywinegraphics.com/
http://www.northlightdigital.com
We also had a delightful display from “ARTISTS’ MEDIUM”, an art store in Williston, Vermont (800-255-1290) with interesting items for sale at a discount for VWS members. Thanks to them for putting in long hours while we conducted our business.
In the second part of our meeting we congratulated our new signature members and Sean Callahan passed our certificates. Then we discussed some ethical issues regarding appropriate behavior at shows where we are invited guests at various galleries. The question of using copyrighted material as the basis for paintings that are juried and for sale also came up. It was resolved that we would form an “ethics committee” to draft a document addressing these issues. Everett webber has agreed to look into this.
The Exhibition Committee reviewed our upcoming shows-more about that later.
The Programs committee is working on a summer one-day workshop with Sean Callahan-suggested subject was “painting Animals”. We hope to be able to announce this July event soon.
Finally came two suggested amendments to the by-laws.
1-That the Vermont Watercolor Society open it’s membership to all watercolorists who wish to join.
2-That anyone serving as President, past, present or future, would automatically receive free lifetime membership in the Vermont Watercolor Society.
Both proposals were overwhelmingly approved. This means they will be presented at the Annual Meeting in November for a final vote.
UPCOMING SHOW-PEGASUS GALLERY
THEME: “Engaging Cezanne”
DEADLINE for POSTCARD SUBMISSIONS (1 per person)- APRIL15
Send slides or CD’s (300 dpi, approx. 4”x5”) to me:
Cynthia Crawford
P.O. Box 347
Norwich, Vt. 05055
Please don’t send your images via email- I am on dial-up, and it often shuts down before a large image has time to download. It also ties up my phone line for a long time.
DELIVERY of works (2 maximum) for Pegasus jury process: May 11-14 10AM-5PM
FRAMING: Professional quality wooden frames preferred, neutral mats. Framing will be considered in the jurying process.
PICK-UP of works not juried in: May 24-28 10AM-5PM
DATES of show: May 28-June 18
OPENING Reception: Friday, June 2 5-8 PM
www.pegasusgalleryvt.com
Last, but not least, a hand-out was given to members suggesting ways to volunteer to help with the business of VWS, and a nominating committee was formed to solicit members to hold office in 2007. We have a good, strong Society which is likely bound for a major expansion. It is critical that all aspects of leadership are secured and strong as well. You can find this handout and this newsletter on our website under “This Just In:
www.vermontwatercolorsociety.com
Cindy Crawford VWS President 2006
cindy@creaturekinships.com
Greetings!
Our Spring Meeting was held last Sunday, April 2 at the Cortina Inn in Rutland. We had a record attendance, and an exciting, if ambitious, program. Dave O’Neill from Northlight Digital in White River Jct. Vt. enlightened us about the mysteries of digital imaging, and Melissa Snyder of Barleywine Graphics and our VWS webmaster, helped us to understand how to navigate our site, how to get on our site and how to get your own enhanced page on the VWS site. Melissa also does individual web sites. She has just done a terrific job overhauling our site for a fraction of the usual cost. Dave has offered to give a workshop where we can learn more about the complex process of getting our work in print and transferring slides to cds, etc. Quote:
“I am happy to give a follow up presentation at your convenience on scanning flat art, film scanning techniques and photographing artwork if that would be of interest. Probably take about 2 hours ±.”
Many thanks to both Dave and Melissa. Please visit their web sites at:
http://www.barleywinegraphics.com/
http://www.northlightdigital.com
We also had a delightful display from “ARTISTS’ MEDIUM”, an art store in Williston, Vermont (800-255-1290) with interesting items for sale at a discount for VWS members. Thanks to them for putting in long hours while we conducted our business.
In the second part of our meeting we congratulated our new signature members and Sean Callahan passed our certificates. Then we discussed some ethical issues regarding appropriate behavior at shows where we are invited guests at various galleries. The question of using copyrighted material as the basis for paintings that are juried and for sale also came up. It was resolved that we would form an “ethics committee” to draft a document addressing these issues. Everett webber has agreed to look into this.
The Exhibition Committee reviewed our upcoming shows-more about that later.
The Programs committee is working on a summer one-day workshop with Sean Callahan-suggested subject was “painting Animals”. We hope to be able to announce this July event soon.
Finally came two suggested amendments to the by-laws.
1-That the Vermont Watercolor Society open it’s membership to all watercolorists who wish to join.
2-That anyone serving as President, past, present or future, would automatically receive free lifetime membership in the Vermont Watercolor Society.
Both proposals were overwhelmingly approved. This means they will be presented at the Annual Meeting in November for a final vote.
UPCOMING SHOW-PEGASUS GALLERY
THEME: “Engaging Cezanne”
DEADLINE for POSTCARD SUBMISSIONS (1 per person)- APRIL15
Send slides or CD’s (300 dpi, approx. 4”x5”) to me:
Cynthia Crawford
P.O. Box 347
Norwich, Vt. 05055
Please don’t send your images via email- I am on dial-up, and it often shuts down before a large image has time to download. It also ties up my phone line for a long time.
DELIVERY of works (2 maximum) for Pegasus jury process: May 11-14 10AM-5PM
FRAMING: Professional quality wooden frames preferred, neutral mats. Framing will be considered in the jurying process.
PICK-UP of works not juried in: May 24-28 10AM-5PM
DATES of show: May 28-June 18
OPENING Reception: Friday, June 2 5-8 PM
www.pegasusgalleryvt.com
Last, but not least, a hand-out was given to members suggesting ways to volunteer to help with the business of VWS, and a nominating committee was formed to solicit members to hold office in 2007. We have a good, strong Society which is likely bound for a major expansion. It is critical that all aspects of leadership are secured and strong as well. You can find this handout and this newsletter on our website under “This Just In:
www.vermontwatercolorsociety.com
Cindy Crawford VWS President 2006
cindy@creaturekinships.com
Friday, March 31, 2006
Annual Spring Meeting Info
Update: March 31, 2006
VWS Last minute reminders and requests-Spring meeting
SPRING FORWARD!
Sheryl has kindly reminded us that on Sunday morning we set our clocks an hour ahead. Sleepyheads beware!
REQUEST: Due to allergies and sensitivities amongst our members, please refrain from wearing scented products and perfumes to the meeting. It will be much appreciated.
We will have over 60 attendees at this meeting! We have been re-located to a larger room- look for signs or ask at the desk where we will be.
PALETTES OF VERMONT: If you’ve painted one and feel like bringing it, please do. If you don’t have a palette yet, I understand you can get one from any Chittenden bank. Or you can now buy one for $4.50. Go here for more info:
http://www.vermontartscouncil.org/palettes/for_artists.html?id=233
I don’t know at this point if we can get a batch for VWS for free, but I doubt it- I didn’t perceive much interest in the idea , but we can discuss it at the meeting. Individuals might still like to hook up with a local display or organization:
http://www.vermontartscouncil.org/palettes/for_artists.html?id=233#LOCATOR
Barbara Storrs is the co-ordinator for the Black River Art Guild in Ludlow, and I have written Pentangle Council for the Arts in Woodstock about a group show.
It has been suggested that doing watercolor on the new watercolor canvas and gluing it to the palette might work well.
WHIMSY SHOW in WOODSTOCK…comes down today. Be sure to get your work picked up on time.
Joan White has alerted us to this great article about the Whimsy show from the Rutland Herald Sunday Magazine:
http://vermonttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060326/FEATURES/60324001/1002/FEATURES02
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Creature Kinships
Animal Paintings, Portraits and Prints
www.creaturekinships.com
Update: March 23, 2006
I spoke to the Cortina Inn about final arrangements yesterday, and they would like to know by March 29 how many people would like a VEGETARIAN meal at the luncheon. Chicken stir-fry with rice is on the menu, but tofu can be substituted for chicken if we know in advance. Please let me know your preference, ONLY if you wish to choose vegetarian. Thanks.
Judy Laliberte has very kindly offered to pick up paintings for people from the Woodstock show and bring them to the meeting. Please let her know by Wednesday, March 29 if you would like her to do that. Thank you Judy!
laliberte@valley.net
802-295-8987
Update - March 22
Greetings-
It doesn’t look or feel much like spring at the moment, so I guess we’ll just have to make our own festivities at or Spring meeting/luncheon. Perhaps in a few days we will be seeing daffodils and steam coming from the sugarhouses. Which is my roundabout way of reminding you that it’s time to get those checks in to Marlene to reserve your spot at the meeting.. We are hoping to get them all by March 25th- that’s this coming Saturday. If you have a last-minute urge to go but haven’t sent a check by the 25th, be sure to call me or Marlene and send the check ASAP or pay at the meeting. But you have to make a commitment to pay if you say you are coming, even if you don’t show up. We need to let the Inn know before Thursday, March 30 how many are going to attend.
Contacts:
Marlene Kramer
raymar@sover.net
802-722-3378
Cindy Crawford
cindy@creaturekinships.com
802-649-1411
In addition to our guest speaker, ARTIST’S MEDIUM, an art store in Williston, Vt. Has kindly agreed to bring some interesting items for demo and for sale. Chelsea, the owner, has advised me to tell you they do not take credit cards, so if you wish to make a purchase, bring cash or checks.
Date: March 10, 2006
From: cindy@cs.dartmouth.edu
Subject: VWS-Spring Meeting and more news
Vermont Watercolor Society will be holding it's annual Spring Meeting soon. You will be getting a written newsletter with a tear-off section to send your checks to Marlene Kramer. This is just an advance email notice since many of you have inquired.
Here's the information;
Spring Meeting:
Our spring meeting will again be held at the Cortina Inn in Rutland Vermont. You will find a tear-off section in this newsletter to fill out. It must be returned to Marlene Kramer along with your payment by MARCH 25. Although the Inn has been generous about setting up for the odd last minute arrival, they cannot instantly prepare a dozen extra meals. Guests are welcome- be sure to include your guest’s name and payment on the form.
Date: April 2, 2006
Time 12:00 PM – 4 PM
Location: Cortina Inn and Resort
103 US route 4
Rutland Vt. 05701
802-773-3333
http://www.cortinainn.com/
Cost: $24.00 per person
PROGRAM:
12-12:30 arrivals, check-in, peruse display tables
12:30 Luncheon and official VWS meeting
AGENDA for Spring Meeting:
1. Old Business-officers’ reports and committee reports
2. New business:
3. A. Discussion about expanding membership to areas outside Vermont. If a proposal is made and agreed upon, it will be warned and voted on at the Annual meeting in November.
B. Discussion about elections, call for potential candidates, nominating committee.
C. Discussion about fund-raising, expenses, fees
4. Announcements
1:30 Presentations, coffee, dessert
1. Dave O’Neill from Northlight Digital will guide us through the process of making prints of your artwork, transferring work from slides to CDs or CDs to slides, scanning artwork, and estimated costs. Dave and his family team are experts in the field of digital imaging and photography, as well as owning and operating a state-of-the–art business in White River Junction Vermont. You can visit their website at www.northlightdigital.com. There is currently a “Giclee Print Show” at their gallery in the Tip Top Building 85 North Main St. White River Junction, Vermont, where you can see a wonderful array of print samples. This show will be up until May 24th.
2. Melissa Snyder, our esteemed webmaster, will give a brief overview of what members need to know about being on the site and setting up an individual gallery page. Melissa has done a great job for us and has also helped some of our members set up their own websites. Visit our site at www.vermontwatercolorsociety.com, and visit Melissa’s business at www.barleywinegraphics.com
3:30 Socialize, visit vendors
4 PM end of meeting, clean up (help needed)
Times are approximate…
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Creature Kinships
Animal Paintings, Portraits and Prints
www.creaturekinships.com
VWS Last minute reminders and requests-Spring meeting
SPRING FORWARD!
Sheryl has kindly reminded us that on Sunday morning we set our clocks an hour ahead. Sleepyheads beware!
REQUEST: Due to allergies and sensitivities amongst our members, please refrain from wearing scented products and perfumes to the meeting. It will be much appreciated.
We will have over 60 attendees at this meeting! We have been re-located to a larger room- look for signs or ask at the desk where we will be.
PALETTES OF VERMONT: If you’ve painted one and feel like bringing it, please do. If you don’t have a palette yet, I understand you can get one from any Chittenden bank. Or you can now buy one for $4.50. Go here for more info:
http://www.vermontartscouncil.org/palettes/for_artists.html?id=233
I don’t know at this point if we can get a batch for VWS for free, but I doubt it- I didn’t perceive much interest in the idea , but we can discuss it at the meeting. Individuals might still like to hook up with a local display or organization:
http://www.vermontartscouncil.org/palettes/for_artists.html?id=233#LOCATOR
Barbara Storrs is the co-ordinator for the Black River Art Guild in Ludlow, and I have written Pentangle Council for the Arts in Woodstock about a group show.
It has been suggested that doing watercolor on the new watercolor canvas and gluing it to the palette might work well.
WHIMSY SHOW in WOODSTOCK…comes down today. Be sure to get your work picked up on time.
Joan White has alerted us to this great article about the Whimsy show from the Rutland Herald Sunday Magazine:
http://vermonttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060326/FEATURES/60324001/1002/FEATURES02
--
Creature Kinships
Animal Paintings, Portraits and Prints
www.creaturekinships.com
Update: March 23, 2006
I spoke to the Cortina Inn about final arrangements yesterday, and they would like to know by March 29 how many people would like a VEGETARIAN meal at the luncheon. Chicken stir-fry with rice is on the menu, but tofu can be substituted for chicken if we know in advance. Please let me know your preference, ONLY if you wish to choose vegetarian. Thanks.
Judy Laliberte has very kindly offered to pick up paintings for people from the Woodstock show and bring them to the meeting. Please let her know by Wednesday, March 29 if you would like her to do that. Thank you Judy!
laliberte@valley.net
802-295-8987
Update - March 22
Greetings-
It doesn’t look or feel much like spring at the moment, so I guess we’ll just have to make our own festivities at or Spring meeting/luncheon. Perhaps in a few days we will be seeing daffodils and steam coming from the sugarhouses. Which is my roundabout way of reminding you that it’s time to get those checks in to Marlene to reserve your spot at the meeting.. We are hoping to get them all by March 25th- that’s this coming Saturday. If you have a last-minute urge to go but haven’t sent a check by the 25th, be sure to call me or Marlene and send the check ASAP or pay at the meeting. But you have to make a commitment to pay if you say you are coming, even if you don’t show up. We need to let the Inn know before Thursday, March 30 how many are going to attend.
Contacts:
Marlene Kramer
raymar@sover.net
802-722-3378
Cindy Crawford
cindy@creaturekinships.com
802-649-1411
In addition to our guest speaker, ARTIST’S MEDIUM, an art store in Williston, Vt. Has kindly agreed to bring some interesting items for demo and for sale. Chelsea, the owner, has advised me to tell you they do not take credit cards, so if you wish to make a purchase, bring cash or checks.
Date: March 10, 2006
From: cindy@cs.dartmouth.edu
Subject: VWS-Spring Meeting and more news
Vermont Watercolor Society will be holding it's annual Spring Meeting soon. You will be getting a written newsletter with a tear-off section to send your checks to Marlene Kramer. This is just an advance email notice since many of you have inquired.
Here's the information;
Spring Meeting:
Our spring meeting will again be held at the Cortina Inn in Rutland Vermont. You will find a tear-off section in this newsletter to fill out. It must be returned to Marlene Kramer along with your payment by MARCH 25. Although the Inn has been generous about setting up for the odd last minute arrival, they cannot instantly prepare a dozen extra meals. Guests are welcome- be sure to include your guest’s name and payment on the form.
Date: April 2, 2006
Time 12:00 PM – 4 PM
Location: Cortina Inn and Resort
103 US route 4
Rutland Vt. 05701
802-773-3333
http://www.cortinainn.com/
Cost: $24.00 per person
PROGRAM:
12-12:30 arrivals, check-in, peruse display tables
12:30 Luncheon and official VWS meeting
AGENDA for Spring Meeting:
1. Old Business-officers’ reports and committee reports
2. New business:
3. A. Discussion about expanding membership to areas outside Vermont. If a proposal is made and agreed upon, it will be warned and voted on at the Annual meeting in November.
B. Discussion about elections, call for potential candidates, nominating committee.
C. Discussion about fund-raising, expenses, fees
4. Announcements
1:30 Presentations, coffee, dessert
1. Dave O’Neill from Northlight Digital will guide us through the process of making prints of your artwork, transferring work from slides to CDs or CDs to slides, scanning artwork, and estimated costs. Dave and his family team are experts in the field of digital imaging and photography, as well as owning and operating a state-of-the–art business in White River Junction Vermont. You can visit their website at www.northlightdigital.com. There is currently a “Giclee Print Show” at their gallery in the Tip Top Building 85 North Main St. White River Junction, Vermont, where you can see a wonderful array of print samples. This show will be up until May 24th.
2. Melissa Snyder, our esteemed webmaster, will give a brief overview of what members need to know about being on the site and setting up an individual gallery page. Melissa has done a great job for us and has also helped some of our members set up their own websites. Visit our site at www.vermontwatercolorsociety.com, and visit Melissa’s business at www.barleywinegraphics.com
3:30 Socialize, visit vendors
4 PM end of meeting, clean up (help needed)
Times are approximate…
----------
Creature Kinships
Animal Paintings, Portraits and Prints
www.creaturekinships.com