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

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

VWS Workshop Cancellation, Cortina Show and other News

Hello everyone

Some good news and some bad news.

Sean Callahan's painting workshop on Saturday, July 15, has been canceled- if you had planned to come at the last minute....don't! We barely made the minimum quota, and Sean has some pressing family matters to attend to. We may try to reschedule in the fall if there is interest and Sean is free. If you sent a check to Marlene you will get it back, or a refund.

The GOOD news: The "Grand Opening" of our open show at the Cortina will be from 11-1:30 on Sunday. We will have 65+ paintings on display. If you attend the accompanying luncheon and you have paintings in the show, you will get in for HALF PRICE! ($15.00). (This does not include the cost of the champagne tasting-a separate cost).

I hope some of you will attend this event and support the Inn's generous efforts to support US. Many many thanks to our hard-working member Ann McFarren, who will be hanging this show today.

MEMBER NEWS:

We have several new members -please welcome :

Shanley Triggs from Milton Vt.
Sandra Noble from Stowe, Vt.
Sandy and Joseph Roe from Rutland Vt.

From Gene parent;

PALETTEERS PRESS RELEASE July 5, 2006

Paletteers

The Paletteers 50^th Annual Art Show is scheduled for Barre’s Homecoming Weekend and will take place at the Aldrich Public Library, Milne Room, Barre, Thursday, July 27 [11am-5pm], Friday, July 28 [10am-6pm] and Saturday, July 29 [8:30am-4:30pm]. Most works may be purchased. Registration on July 21, 1pm-4pm, and July 22, 10am-12noon in the Milne Room. Non-members may enter. Guidelines and forms can be obtained from Brent Martin at 276-3003 or Gene Parent at 485-8266.
Reception will take place at 6pm, Wednesday, July 26. Meet the artists and talk with them about their works. This year’s show is dedicated to the memory of Charter member Lesley Bell who has always been a very active artist. She has served very ably as an officer for many years.

Gene Parent
Secretary
485-8266

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WORKSHOP OPPORTUNITY: from Annette Compton:

*3-Day Hands-on Plein Air Pastel Workshop with Sean Dye*
*October, 18, 19, 20, 2006, at Gibson House Bed and Breakfast Haverhill, New Hampshire** *
*/Workshop, Room and Meals included/*
* *
*Visit:*
www.seandyestudio.com
for more info email Sean at seandystu@aol.com or call 802-482-6421
*Show me the Pigment: Pastel and Mixed Media*
3-Day Hands-on Plein Air Workshop
All levels
Have you ever been mesmerized by a pastel painting? Pure pastel pigment sits vibrantly on the surface. Learn how to effectively use under-painting. Make your own painting using some of Sean’s favorite combinations of materials. Sean has been recognized nationally as a leading expert in mixed-media techniques such as those discussed in his new book /The Mixed-Media Sourcebook/. Through demonstration and slides Sean will explain how and why certain supplies were used. Paper, pastel samples, gesso and alternative materials will be provided. Please bring sketches or reference photos and
your favorite set/sets of pastels.
*2006 Bio:*
Award winning Artist Sean Dye received his MFA from Pratt Institute. He teaches painting at the University of Vermont, conducts popular workshops throughout North America. His work has appeared in /The Artists Magazine, Pastel Artist International, International Artist,/ and /The Pastel Journal./ He is a member of Pastel Society of America, The Degas, Sierra and Vermont Pastel Societies (founder) and has judged several import exhibitions. In 2006 he was the Juror for The Pastel Painters of Maine National Exhibition. His works hang in many private and corporate collections here and abroad. His book /The Mixed-Media Sourcebook / was released by Watson-Guptill in 2004. He also authored /Painting with Water Soluble Oils/, NorthLight, 2001. His first instructional video, /Palette Knife Landscape/, was released in 2005 by Creative Catalyst Productions.
Price:
Tuition: $325 includes all surfaces, pastel samples and all under-painting mediums
Room and Meals:$125 per night includes breakfast and lunch, $150 for 2 people
Maximum Number of Students: 10
*To Register, Contact:*

Gibson House Bed and Breakfast
Susie Klein and Marty Cohen, Innkeepers

To see the Inn, visit: http://www.gibsonhousebb.com
341 Dartmouth College Highway
Route 10 and Court Street
Haverhill, NH 03765
(603) 989-3125
(800) 989-2150**

*Email: gibsonhousebb@charter.net *

Sean Dye Studio
*681 Willow Brook Lane
St. George, VT 05495
U.S.A.
802-482-6421 (Studio)
802-482-3579 (Home)
www.seandyestudio.com
seandyestu@aol.com *

Posted by:
Cindy Crawford VWS president


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Creature Kinships
Animal Paintings, Portraits and Prints
www.creaturekinships.com

VWS Reminders, News and Updates

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?_______________________)

_________________________

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

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

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

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.

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

(Gallery hours: 10 Am to 5 PM)

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.