Call for Entries:
Our open show at the Miller Gallery in Springfield, Vt. is coming right up. If you would like to submit an image for consideration for the POST CARD invitation, please send either a slide , labeled with the title, your name, price and size, or a CD with the same information and a 300dpi 4”x5” image to:
Rob O’Brien
2811 Weathersfield Center Rd.
Perkinsville, Vt. 05151
If you want you slide or CD back, include a self-addressed, stamped envelope with your entry.
ONE entry per person
Deadline, May 15.
You must be a current, paid-up member if you were the post card “winner” in the last year you do not qualify for this entry.
Other News:
On another note…
My sincere apologies to Lisa Beach, who did a wonderful demo at the Green Mountain Gallery at the opening. I mistakenly reported that Ayn Riehle was the artist. (Sorry also, Ayn….) Open mouth, insert foot.
Reminders:
Green Mountain Gallery Show ends on May 20. 2007. Pick-up is May 21-26 during gallery hours. (11-6 daily except Tuesdays). We will try to notify you if your work has been sold.
Spring Meeting: Sunday, June 3, 11:30 AM, Cortina Inn in Rutland
ALSO, at the Cortina: We have an ONGOING open show there. If you have work that has been there for a while, plan to pick it up and bring 2-3 replacements if you wish. If you are new, you can bring 2-3 paintings or prints, well- framed and labeled with your name, address, phone #, title and price. These should be replaced every few months with new work. These paintings are placed all over the Inn. While security is very good there, it is “hang at your own risk”.
Miller Gallery show: June 30- August 10. Bring ONE entry June 23- 11AM to 4 PM .
Check for news updates at:
http://vermontwatercolor.blogspot.com/
Submitted by Cynthia Crawford
VWS president 2006-2007
Sunday, May 06, 2007
VWS Newsletter 4-30-07
Greetings Watercolorists. Looks like a wet in wet day today. Just hold your paper out the window and….
Anyway, it’s time to rev up the engines for our Spring Meeting.. which is wandering into summer. I recall telling several people it was going to be on May 20. Well, we couldn’t get space on that date at the Cortina Inn, so we took the next available date.
The Spring Meeting will be held at the Cortina Inn in Rutland, Vermont on Sunday, June 3, 2007. We will have check-in at 11:30 and a luncheon at 12-12:30. Much of the meeting will be a presentation by Jan Olmstead and the survey team. Last week we went through the results to compile the data and make some sense out of it, so you will be getting a VERY professional overview compliments of Jan, who has made this an extremely generous contribution to VWS. This survey was generated from Jan’s business-Derby Management. (http://www.derbymanagement.com) We are hoping that from this effort we can discuss your interests, meet the needs of the Society, and put us all on firm ground with a 3-year plan.
There will be other discussions and events on the program to be announced. The meeting will end at approximately 4:30. See you there!
Cortina Inn:
http://www.cortinainn.com/
Green Mountain Fine Art Gallery Show:
We had a nice turn-out for the opening of this show, and enjoyed a terrific display of very diverse and professional work. If you haven’t been there yet, please go and have a look. Sandy and Scott Noble, the Gallery owners, went all out to accommodate a large show in a relatively small space, and did so beautifully. Thank you, Sandy and Scott! In addition, 3 artists were doing demos- Sean Callahan , Lisa Beach, and Bob Sydorowich. It was a real treat to watch them paint. Some of our newer members got in this show and I was especially pleased to have the opportunity to get acquainted- thank you all for coming.
By the way- there was one omission on the list of accepted entries. Liza Myers’ painting “Champlain Moon” was also in the show.
Now in case you have gotten lazy with your brushes, it’s time to get busy again. We have 4 more shows this year.
Our next venue is at the Miller Art Center in Springfield, Vermont. This is an OPEN show- (not juried). Each Member can bring ONE painting for the show, which will be from June 30 to August 10. The opening is Saturday, June 30 from 3-5 PM.
You can deliver your work on June 23 from 11 AM to 4 PM. We will be providing some of the refreshments. This could be a possible volunteer opportunity, to help serve refreshments and possibly co-ordinate donations. You will get more specific details about this part of the show in the next newsletter. Framing should be high quality wooden frames, properly affixed with hanging wire. Mats should be white or off-white.
Following this show, we will be included in this year’s Festival of the Arts in the Mad River Valley. This is a very big event, drawing thousands of people. I happened to be at the Vermont Welcome Center on rt. 91 the other day, and found a nice brochure for the event with VWS listed as one of the features1
Some of the details:
SPONSOR: The Artisan's Gallery, Bridge Street, Waitsfield, Vermont
http://www.vtartisansgallery.com/
DATES OF SHOW: August 3 to September 9, 2007
ARTIST'S RECEPTION: August 11, 2007 4:00 to 7:00 pm
DROP OFF: July 29 & 30 10:30 am to 5:00 pm
PICK UP: September 9 & 10 10:30 am to 5:00 pm
ENTRIES: Entries to be juried before hanging
One entry per person
Outside frame dimensions not to exceed 24" in any direction
Neutral colored mats preferred
Wooden frames preferred (metal frames accepted if of good quality)
All work must be wired, ready for hanging and framed to archival standards
Full contact information, title and price to be prominently placed on back of work
ALL WORK MUST BE FOR SALE
ORIGINALITY STATEMENT: all entrants will be asked to sign a document stating that the work is original to the artist and is not, either in whole or a part, copied from another piece of art
UNACCEPTED WORKS: pick up any time during gallery hours (daily from 10:30 am to 5:30 pm) or at the artist's reception
THEME: un-themed (looking for a diverse show)
COMMISSION: 40% with 10% returned to the Vermont Watercolor Society
JUROR: provided by Artisan's Gallery
ALTERNATES: a number of pieces will be held as replacements should pieces be sold. Some pieces not juried into the Artisan’s Gallery may be hung in restaurants, B&Bs, etc. throughout town.
Many thanks to Gary Eckhart for negotiating this wonderful opportunity for us.
Following the show in Waitsfield, we will have another show at the Reed Gallery in September, followed by a juried show in December at the Southern Vermont Arts center. Our annual Meeting is held in November.
Other News:
Painting and workshop opportunities:
Rob O’Brien will give the following workshop at the Great River Arts Institute in Bellows Falls Vermont. Contact Rob for more details:
FLORAL WORKSHOP — ROBERT O ’ BRIEN AWS NWS
2 Day Workshop limited to 10
May 19 – May 20 - 2007, 9:30AM – 4:00 PM
Tuition: $185
Celebrate spring with a floral painting workshop in watercolor with award winning artist, Robert O ’ Brien AWS NWS. Students will learn basic floral painting techniques, with an emphasis on values and composition. One session will focus on painting from photographs of flowers in an artistic setting. The other session will concentrate on painting from life. There will be a critique and class discussion at the end of each day.
ROBERT O ’ BRIEN works primarily with watercolor and pastels. He is a traditional painter of landscape, floral and architectural studies. He has studied with James Whatford, Tony Couch, and the late Marshall Joyce AWS and is a member of: The American Watercolor Society; National Watercolor Society: North East Watercolor Society; New England Watercolor Society; Academic Artists Association; Southern Vermont Artists; Central New York Watercolor Society; Vermont Watercolor Society; Chester Art Guild; Springfield Art and Historical Society.
Robert J. O'Brien
2811 Weathersfield Ctr Road
Perkinsville, VT 05151
802-263-9394
www.robertjobrien.com
VWS Special Opportunity:
Sheryl Trainor, our VWS Secretary and owner of Pegasus Gallery, has offered to sponsor a one day workshop with John Lynch. John comes every year to visit , teach and exhibit at the Pegasus Gallery. He will be having a show there August 10-Sept. 2.
http://www.pegasusgalleryvt.com/
John’s painting classes are always delightful and well-attended. The date will be Sunday, August 12- (the day after our opening at the Artisan’s Gallery). More details to follow.
Reminder: These newsletters are published on out web site under “this just in”.
www.vermontwatercolorsociety.com
NOTE: If you are getting these emails but have not renewed for 2007, this will be your last email. You are welcome to rejoin VWS at any time, but you will need to contact out treasurer to make arrangements. All the information you need is on the web page.
Submitted by Cynthia Crawford
VWS president 2006-2007
Anyway, it’s time to rev up the engines for our Spring Meeting.. which is wandering into summer. I recall telling several people it was going to be on May 20. Well, we couldn’t get space on that date at the Cortina Inn, so we took the next available date.
The Spring Meeting will be held at the Cortina Inn in Rutland, Vermont on Sunday, June 3, 2007. We will have check-in at 11:30 and a luncheon at 12-12:30. Much of the meeting will be a presentation by Jan Olmstead and the survey team. Last week we went through the results to compile the data and make some sense out of it, so you will be getting a VERY professional overview compliments of Jan, who has made this an extremely generous contribution to VWS. This survey was generated from Jan’s business-Derby Management. (http://www.derbymanagement.com) We are hoping that from this effort we can discuss your interests, meet the needs of the Society, and put us all on firm ground with a 3-year plan.
There will be other discussions and events on the program to be announced. The meeting will end at approximately 4:30. See you there!
Cortina Inn:
http://www.cortinainn.com/
Green Mountain Fine Art Gallery Show:
We had a nice turn-out for the opening of this show, and enjoyed a terrific display of very diverse and professional work. If you haven’t been there yet, please go and have a look. Sandy and Scott Noble, the Gallery owners, went all out to accommodate a large show in a relatively small space, and did so beautifully. Thank you, Sandy and Scott! In addition, 3 artists were doing demos- Sean Callahan , Lisa Beach, and Bob Sydorowich. It was a real treat to watch them paint. Some of our newer members got in this show and I was especially pleased to have the opportunity to get acquainted- thank you all for coming.
By the way- there was one omission on the list of accepted entries. Liza Myers’ painting “Champlain Moon” was also in the show.
Now in case you have gotten lazy with your brushes, it’s time to get busy again. We have 4 more shows this year.
Our next venue is at the Miller Art Center in Springfield, Vermont. This is an OPEN show- (not juried). Each Member can bring ONE painting for the show, which will be from June 30 to August 10. The opening is Saturday, June 30 from 3-5 PM.
You can deliver your work on June 23 from 11 AM to 4 PM. We will be providing some of the refreshments. This could be a possible volunteer opportunity, to help serve refreshments and possibly co-ordinate donations. You will get more specific details about this part of the show in the next newsletter. Framing should be high quality wooden frames, properly affixed with hanging wire. Mats should be white or off-white.
Following this show, we will be included in this year’s Festival of the Arts in the Mad River Valley. This is a very big event, drawing thousands of people. I happened to be at the Vermont Welcome Center on rt. 91 the other day, and found a nice brochure for the event with VWS listed as one of the features1
Some of the details:
SPONSOR: The Artisan's Gallery, Bridge Street, Waitsfield, Vermont
http://www.vtartisansgallery.com/
DATES OF SHOW: August 3 to September 9, 2007
ARTIST'S RECEPTION: August 11, 2007 4:00 to 7:00 pm
DROP OFF: July 29 & 30 10:30 am to 5:00 pm
PICK UP: September 9 & 10 10:30 am to 5:00 pm
ENTRIES: Entries to be juried before hanging
One entry per person
Outside frame dimensions not to exceed 24" in any direction
Neutral colored mats preferred
Wooden frames preferred (metal frames accepted if of good quality)
All work must be wired, ready for hanging and framed to archival standards
Full contact information, title and price to be prominently placed on back of work
ALL WORK MUST BE FOR SALE
ORIGINALITY STATEMENT: all entrants will be asked to sign a document stating that the work is original to the artist and is not, either in whole or a part, copied from another piece of art
UNACCEPTED WORKS: pick up any time during gallery hours (daily from 10:30 am to 5:30 pm) or at the artist's reception
THEME: un-themed (looking for a diverse show)
COMMISSION: 40% with 10% returned to the Vermont Watercolor Society
JUROR: provided by Artisan's Gallery
ALTERNATES: a number of pieces will be held as replacements should pieces be sold. Some pieces not juried into the Artisan’s Gallery may be hung in restaurants, B&Bs, etc. throughout town.
Many thanks to Gary Eckhart for negotiating this wonderful opportunity for us.
Following the show in Waitsfield, we will have another show at the Reed Gallery in September, followed by a juried show in December at the Southern Vermont Arts center. Our annual Meeting is held in November.
Other News:
Painting and workshop opportunities:
Rob O’Brien will give the following workshop at the Great River Arts Institute in Bellows Falls Vermont. Contact Rob for more details:
FLORAL WORKSHOP — ROBERT O ’ BRIEN AWS NWS
2 Day Workshop limited to 10
May 19 – May 20 - 2007, 9:30AM – 4:00 PM
Tuition: $185
Celebrate spring with a floral painting workshop in watercolor with award winning artist, Robert O ’ Brien AWS NWS. Students will learn basic floral painting techniques, with an emphasis on values and composition. One session will focus on painting from photographs of flowers in an artistic setting. The other session will concentrate on painting from life. There will be a critique and class discussion at the end of each day.
ROBERT O ’ BRIEN works primarily with watercolor and pastels. He is a traditional painter of landscape, floral and architectural studies. He has studied with James Whatford, Tony Couch, and the late Marshall Joyce AWS and is a member of: The American Watercolor Society; National Watercolor Society: North East Watercolor Society; New England Watercolor Society; Academic Artists Association; Southern Vermont Artists; Central New York Watercolor Society; Vermont Watercolor Society; Chester Art Guild; Springfield Art and Historical Society.
Robert J. O'Brien
2811 Weathersfield Ctr Road
Perkinsville, VT 05151
802-263-9394
www.robertjobrien.com
VWS Special Opportunity:
Sheryl Trainor, our VWS Secretary and owner of Pegasus Gallery, has offered to sponsor a one day workshop with John Lynch. John comes every year to visit , teach and exhibit at the Pegasus Gallery. He will be having a show there August 10-Sept. 2.
http://www.pegasusgalleryvt.com/
John’s painting classes are always delightful and well-attended. The date will be Sunday, August 12- (the day after our opening at the Artisan’s Gallery). More details to follow.
Reminder: These newsletters are published on out web site under “this just in”.
www.vermontwatercolorsociety.com
NOTE: If you are getting these emails but have not renewed for 2007, this will be your last email. You are welcome to rejoin VWS at any time, but you will need to contact out treasurer to make arrangements. All the information you need is on the web page.
Submitted by Cynthia Crawford
VWS president 2006-2007
Thursday, April 19, 2007
VWS News- Green Mountain Juried show results
Greetings!
It’s been a looong week with power outages and delays of all sorts. Here, finally, are the juried show results for the Green Mountain Fine Arts Gallery:
Beach Lisa Trout Club porch
Beaney Judy Summer Shadows
Bergeron Kathleen Stowe Restaurant
Beukenkamp Annelein Front and Center
Callahan Sean On the Lookout
Cannon Jean Mud Season #3
Casper Karen Only the Best for Mom
Clark Suzanne Treasure Trove
Cochran Isobel Queen Ann's lace
Cochran Isobel Dance of the Iris-R
Cornog Robert Peachy
Cornog Robert Three Pears-R
Crawford Cynthia How Now
Dayton Harry Papillion
DiNicola JoAnn Retired in Vermont
Ershow Sandra Owl's Head light
Gordon Ann Early Morning Garden
Gottesman Rebecca Through the Greenhouse
Gould Judith Sugar Snow
Gould Judith Flowering Fields-R
Hamilton Debbie The Howe Farm
Hamilton Debbie Stopping to Rest-R
Hamilton Owen Sugar Snow
Harissis Jane Providence Gate
Hayward Sandra Peony
Herzberg Vickie Studio Still Life
LaLiberte Judy Listening to Jimmy Buffet
Liggett Diane Intermission
Lloyd Mary Fran Spring Thaw
Newsham Charles Spring Fairway
Olmstead Jan Divergent Energies
Olmstead Jan The Guardians-R
Paul Colette Summer Field
Pealer Jud Beyond
Pealer Sandra Side by Side
Pealer Sandra Paper Whites-R
Pfaelzer Lou Tulips
Pfaelzer Lou Anemone + Tulip-R
Ravenhorst-Adams Kathy The Art Critic
Riley Dorothy Humpbacked Bridge
Riley Dorothy Windy Wash Day
Sciore Alice Beauty in the Forest
Somerset Theresa Lesser of 2 Evils
Somerset Theresa Pampered-R
Stone Nancy Mosaic
Sydorowich Bob Early Spring
Tate Jo Rights of Spring
Tate Jo White overture-R
Voight Brad Sugar Shack
Winters Nancy The First Flowers
Please excuse if titles and/or names are not quite correctly spelled- we had to do this in a hurry to get this out to you before the show! You will see an “R” after some of the titles. These are paintings that got in the show but are not hung. They are being held in reserve, to be put up when something sells. Signature status credit applies to ONE painting only, and only if that painting has not been given credit from a past show. There were 59 people entering the show and 137 paintings!! This was an enormous task for Green Mountain to process and we owe them many thanks for their very hard work- a week’s worth of processing, sorting and hanging. Congratulations to all who participated, whether you got in or not- everyone put a lot of effort into this show, often dealing with difficult weather conditions. You can all be proud of our Society and the people like Sandy and Scott Noble, owners of Green Mountain, who have helped to make the Society a super organization. And if you didn’t get in, don’t forget we will be having an open show next, in which everyone will be allowed one entry.
Please remember to be courteous and considerate and appreciative in your dealings with the owners of our hosting Galleries. Anyone with a complaint or concern can write directly to me or one of our officers. This letter is sent from a mail server with a different address than the one I prefer for correspondence. Write to me at:
cynthia.crawford@gmail.com
Any work not accepted in this show may be picked up at the gallery during regular gallery hours, 11-6 daily except Tuesdays, from now till April 29. At the end of the show, works not sold can be picked up form May 21-26, same hours.
There is a lovely write-up about our show on the gallery web site here:
http://www.greenmountainfineart.com/news.php
There will be three artists, Sean Callahan, Bob Sydorowich and Lisa Beach doing demos during the opening-(Sunday April 22, 3-6 PM ). See you there!
Submitted by Cynthia Crawford VWS president 2006-2007
It’s been a looong week with power outages and delays of all sorts. Here, finally, are the juried show results for the Green Mountain Fine Arts Gallery:
Beach Lisa Trout Club porch
Beaney Judy Summer Shadows
Bergeron Kathleen Stowe Restaurant
Beukenkamp Annelein Front and Center
Callahan Sean On the Lookout
Cannon Jean Mud Season #3
Casper Karen Only the Best for Mom
Clark Suzanne Treasure Trove
Cochran Isobel Queen Ann's lace
Cochran Isobel Dance of the Iris-R
Cornog Robert Peachy
Cornog Robert Three Pears-R
Crawford Cynthia How Now
Dayton Harry Papillion
DiNicola JoAnn Retired in Vermont
Ershow Sandra Owl's Head light
Gordon Ann Early Morning Garden
Gottesman Rebecca Through the Greenhouse
Gould Judith Sugar Snow
Gould Judith Flowering Fields-R
Hamilton Debbie The Howe Farm
Hamilton Debbie Stopping to Rest-R
Hamilton Owen Sugar Snow
Harissis Jane Providence Gate
Hayward Sandra Peony
Herzberg Vickie Studio Still Life
LaLiberte Judy Listening to Jimmy Buffet
Liggett Diane Intermission
Lloyd Mary Fran Spring Thaw
Newsham Charles Spring Fairway
Olmstead Jan Divergent Energies
Olmstead Jan The Guardians-R
Paul Colette Summer Field
Pealer Jud Beyond
Pealer Sandra Side by Side
Pealer Sandra Paper Whites-R
Pfaelzer Lou Tulips
Pfaelzer Lou Anemone + Tulip-R
Ravenhorst-Adams Kathy The Art Critic
Riley Dorothy Humpbacked Bridge
Riley Dorothy Windy Wash Day
Sciore Alice Beauty in the Forest
Somerset Theresa Lesser of 2 Evils
Somerset Theresa Pampered-R
Stone Nancy Mosaic
Sydorowich Bob Early Spring
Tate Jo Rights of Spring
Tate Jo White overture-R
Voight Brad Sugar Shack
Winters Nancy The First Flowers
Please excuse if titles and/or names are not quite correctly spelled- we had to do this in a hurry to get this out to you before the show! You will see an “R” after some of the titles. These are paintings that got in the show but are not hung. They are being held in reserve, to be put up when something sells. Signature status credit applies to ONE painting only, and only if that painting has not been given credit from a past show. There were 59 people entering the show and 137 paintings!! This was an enormous task for Green Mountain to process and we owe them many thanks for their very hard work- a week’s worth of processing, sorting and hanging. Congratulations to all who participated, whether you got in or not- everyone put a lot of effort into this show, often dealing with difficult weather conditions. You can all be proud of our Society and the people like Sandy and Scott Noble, owners of Green Mountain, who have helped to make the Society a super organization. And if you didn’t get in, don’t forget we will be having an open show next, in which everyone will be allowed one entry.
Please remember to be courteous and considerate and appreciative in your dealings with the owners of our hosting Galleries. Anyone with a complaint or concern can write directly to me or one of our officers. This letter is sent from a mail server with a different address than the one I prefer for correspondence. Write to me at:
cynthia.crawford@gmail.com
Any work not accepted in this show may be picked up at the gallery during regular gallery hours, 11-6 daily except Tuesdays, from now till April 29. At the end of the show, works not sold can be picked up form May 21-26, same hours.
There is a lovely write-up about our show on the gallery web site here:
http://www.greenmountainfineart.com/news.php
There will be three artists, Sean Callahan, Bob Sydorowich and Lisa Beach doing demos during the opening-(Sunday April 22, 3-6 PM ). See you there!
Submitted by Cynthia Crawford VWS president 2006-2007
Tuesday, April 03, 2007
VWS Newslwtter 4-3-07
Greetings, and Happy Spring to you all. We are about to embark on our first show of the year at the Green Mountain Fine Art Gallery. Below is the information for entry once again:
Call for Entries:
This juried show will run from April 20th through May 20th, 2007. An opening reception and watercolor Demos will be held on Sunday, April 22 from 3-6 PM.
Artists may submit up to 2 paintings to be judged by jury. The number of paintings accepted will depend on the strength of the watercolors submitted.
Metal frames are OK as long as they are GOOD QUALITY. ( They must have regular wire hangers-no single hooks). Mats should be WHITE or OFF-WHITE and paintings should be properly prepared for hanging. Glass or plexi-glass should be UV protected. There are no size restrictions. (Use sturdy, high-quality wood or metal frames with secure wire. Label on the back:
Title of Painting
Your name, address and phone number
Size of painting
Price
The gallery will accept 45% of the proceeds for the work sold. Price your paintings accordingly.
Paintings may be dropped off at the Gallery between April 11th-April 13th between the hours of 11-6.
SHOW THEME: “FRESH ART-WATERCOLORS FOR A NEW SEASON”
http://www.greenmountainfineart.com/
If your entry is not juried in, you may pick it up at the opening reception or make special arrangements with the gallery. Please make every effort to come to the opening, even if you do not get into this show. It is always a wonderful and educational experience to see our work hung in a gallery. If you are new to VWS, it is a great way to see what kind of work people are doing in the Society. Don’t forget, however, if you don’t get into this show, that these choices reflect the taste and interest of this particular gallery, and this does not necessarily mean that your work would not be accepted at a different gallery. Some of the juried decisions we have encountered over the years included, besides quality of work:
1. Does it suit the theme of the show ? (if there is one)
2. How much space is there in the gallery ?
3. Is the work well presented ? (framing and matting)
4. Does the work fit harmoniously with the other works chosen? (i.e.- how does the show look as a whole)
5. Are there too many paintings of one subject? (say, barns, cats, trees, whatever).
6. Each gallery has it’s own preferences for style, color, technique, etc.
I look forward to seeing everyone, and meeting some of our new members on April 22.
By the way, this is a good opportunity to make use of the membership list to car-pool, both for getting your work to the gallery and attending the show.
New Members:
Please welcome:
Louisa Pfaelzer from Morrisvile, Vt.
Announcements:
Liza Myers invites you to join her in Peru
for An Artist's Journey 2007, July 3-12
JOIN ARTIST LIZA MYERS FOR THE JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME!
Paint, write, photograph, sketch, contemplate the mysteries and
beauty...
This is an opportunity to BE in Peru with a group of creative people;
the emphasis being on personal artistic choice.
Take the time to fully see, and fully experience the Sacred Valley of
the Incas,
where the Urubamba River rushes and tumbles through the steep,
terraced valleys of the high Andes on its way to the rainforest.
The nature of this immersion is intense, but we will keep the pace as
individualized as possible.
Within our flexible schedule there will be room for thoughtful artistic
and cultural exploration.
Time to draw, paint, write and/or photograph will be part of each day.
Each of the fabulous areas where we'll spend time is chosen for its
uniqueness and beauty.
We will travel to each location and experience that site in an
unhurried way.
Liza, who is bi-lingual in English and Spanish, will be available for
painting consultation, plein air demonstration and translation.
For detailed information please check
http://lizamyers.com/PeruTripP1.html
Submitted by Cynthia Crawford
VWS President 2006-2007
VWS newsletters online:
http://vermontwatercolor.blogspot.com/
Call for Entries:
This juried show will run from April 20th through May 20th, 2007. An opening reception and watercolor Demos will be held on Sunday, April 22 from 3-6 PM.
Artists may submit up to 2 paintings to be judged by jury. The number of paintings accepted will depend on the strength of the watercolors submitted.
Metal frames are OK as long as they are GOOD QUALITY. ( They must have regular wire hangers-no single hooks). Mats should be WHITE or OFF-WHITE and paintings should be properly prepared for hanging. Glass or plexi-glass should be UV protected. There are no size restrictions. (Use sturdy, high-quality wood or metal frames with secure wire. Label on the back:
Title of Painting
Your name, address and phone number
Size of painting
Price
The gallery will accept 45% of the proceeds for the work sold. Price your paintings accordingly.
Paintings may be dropped off at the Gallery between April 11th-April 13th between the hours of 11-6.
SHOW THEME: “FRESH ART-WATERCOLORS FOR A NEW SEASON”
http://www.greenmountainfineart.com/
If your entry is not juried in, you may pick it up at the opening reception or make special arrangements with the gallery. Please make every effort to come to the opening, even if you do not get into this show. It is always a wonderful and educational experience to see our work hung in a gallery. If you are new to VWS, it is a great way to see what kind of work people are doing in the Society. Don’t forget, however, if you don’t get into this show, that these choices reflect the taste and interest of this particular gallery, and this does not necessarily mean that your work would not be accepted at a different gallery. Some of the juried decisions we have encountered over the years included, besides quality of work:
1. Does it suit the theme of the show ? (if there is one)
2. How much space is there in the gallery ?
3. Is the work well presented ? (framing and matting)
4. Does the work fit harmoniously with the other works chosen? (i.e.- how does the show look as a whole)
5. Are there too many paintings of one subject? (say, barns, cats, trees, whatever).
6. Each gallery has it’s own preferences for style, color, technique, etc.
I look forward to seeing everyone, and meeting some of our new members on April 22.
By the way, this is a good opportunity to make use of the membership list to car-pool, both for getting your work to the gallery and attending the show.
New Members:
Please welcome:
Louisa Pfaelzer from Morrisvile, Vt.
Announcements:
Liza Myers invites you to join her in Peru
for An Artist's Journey 2007, July 3-12
JOIN ARTIST LIZA MYERS FOR THE JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME!
Paint, write, photograph, sketch, contemplate the mysteries and
beauty...
This is an opportunity to BE in Peru with a group of creative people;
the emphasis being on personal artistic choice.
Take the time to fully see, and fully experience the Sacred Valley of
the Incas,
where the Urubamba River rushes and tumbles through the steep,
terraced valleys of the high Andes on its way to the rainforest.
The nature of this immersion is intense, but we will keep the pace as
individualized as possible.
Within our flexible schedule there will be room for thoughtful artistic
and cultural exploration.
Time to draw, paint, write and/or photograph will be part of each day.
Each of the fabulous areas where we'll spend time is chosen for its
uniqueness and beauty.
We will travel to each location and experience that site in an
unhurried way.
Liza, who is bi-lingual in English and Spanish, will be available for
painting consultation, plein air demonstration and translation.
For detailed information please check
http://lizamyers.com/PeruTripP1.html
Submitted by Cynthia Crawford
VWS President 2006-2007
VWS newsletters online:
http://vermontwatercolor.blogspot.com/
Thursday, March 15, 2007
VWS Reminders and more news
Hello again-
Just a brief note to thank those of you who have filled out our VWS Survey, and remind/encourage the rest of you to do it now. It will only take a few minutes, and the more people that participate, the better it is for all of us. Here’s the link again:
http://questionweb.com/41899/
The Survey will end on Monday March 19 at 6 PM. We’ve really had a very good response so far- let’s go for 100%!
By the way, if you have not renewed your membership for 2007, please do so ASAP. And if you are resigning from VWS we would appreciate it if you could do the survey, adding a note that you are not planning to continue your membership. If you are leaving because you are unhappy with VWS, it would be helpful to know what went wrong for you. (I hope we don’t get any of those…..)
Now, for some news:
Congratulations to Alice Sciore, whose painting “”Beauty in the Forest” was chosen by the Green Mountain Gallery to be on the post card announcing our show there. We had a large entry of excellent work this time- a good indication of enthusiasm for this show.
Here’s the Show information again:
GREEN MOUNTAINN GALLERY , STOWE, VT.
http://www.greenmountainfineart.com/
If you have questions do NOT call the gallery! Please contact me.
cynthia.crawford@gmail.com
Call for Entries:
This juried show will run from April 20th through May 20th, 2007. An
opening reception will be held on Sunday, April 22 from 3-6 PM.
Artists may submit up to 2 paintings to be judged by jury. The number of
paintings accepted will depend on the strength of the watercolors submitted.
Metal frames are OK as long as they are GOOD QUALITY. ( They must have
regular wire hangers-no single hooks). Mats should be WHITE or OFF-WHITE
and paintings should be properly prepared for hanging. Glass or
plexi-glass should be UV protected. There are no size restrictions. (Use
sturdy, high-quality wod or metal frames with secure wire. Label on the
back:
Title of Painting
Your name, address and phone number
Size of painting
Price
The gallery will accept 45% of the proceeds for the work sold. Price
your paintings accordingly.
Paintings may be dropped off at the Gallery between April 11th-April
13th between the hours of 11-6.
SHOW THEME: “FRESH ART-WATERCOLORS FOR A NEW SEASON”
OTHER NEWS:
PLAN AHEAD:
From Regina Brault- a special offer:
Subject: artists and poets working together
Hello members of Vermont Watercolor Society,
On behalf of the Heineberg Senior and Community Center of Burlington,
Vermont, I have been communicating with your president, Cindy Crawford,
about a program called IMAGERY, which unites artists and poets in a new and
exciting celebration of art and poetry. I have been working on this plan
for several months, and am now ready to offer you our proposal. This
proposal addresses what each participant will be doing, and I am confident
this 4 page document will answer every body's questions. To request your
copy, please e-mail us at hscenter@verizon.net. You will be sent your copy
via e-mail, in an attachment. Please tell your fellow artists who do not
have e-mail addresses that they can either ask a friend to make them a copy,
or request a copy by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope to Heineberg
Senior and Community Center14 Heineberg Road, Burlington, VT 05401,
Attention: Regina Brault. They will need to use enough postage to cover a 4
page document. I thank you for your interest, and hope to hear from you
soon. Regina Murray Brault
______
from VWS member Rob O’Brien:
Gibson House B& B workshop
VWS member Robert O’Brien AWS NWS will be conducting a summer workshop at the Gibson House Bed & Breakfast Inn, Route 10, Haverhill, NH, July 31st to August 3rd, 2007.
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. There are many painting subjects to be found nearby. A large closed in porch at the rear of the building, with a spectacular view of the valley, 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 class painting. There will be a general discussion about different aspects of the painting process daily and class participation is encouraged.
The price includes four nights stay at the Inn, breakfast and lunch, and the cost of the workshop. The workshop is open to commuting day students at a reduced fee.
For more information and to register, please contact Marty Cohen at at 1 800 989-2150, or email: gibsonhousebb@charter.net
To view the Gibson House log on to www.gibsonhousebb.com
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From VWS member Peter/Paedra Bramhall:
I rent a wonderful cabin during the warm part of the year that I am
sure artists/watercolorists would very much like to come and stay in
and paint . I would be very willing to donate to VWS 10% of any stay
if there is some way of listing this thru VWS. This is just one
cabin . Here is its web site. Let me know what you think. Thank you.
http://www.sover.net/~imagine/Cabin-in-the-Woods/Cabin.html
_______
Submitted by Cynthia Crawford
VWS President 2006-2007
Just a brief note to thank those of you who have filled out our VWS Survey, and remind/encourage the rest of you to do it now. It will only take a few minutes, and the more people that participate, the better it is for all of us. Here’s the link again:
http://questionweb.com/41899/
The Survey will end on Monday March 19 at 6 PM. We’ve really had a very good response so far- let’s go for 100%!
By the way, if you have not renewed your membership for 2007, please do so ASAP. And if you are resigning from VWS we would appreciate it if you could do the survey, adding a note that you are not planning to continue your membership. If you are leaving because you are unhappy with VWS, it would be helpful to know what went wrong for you. (I hope we don’t get any of those…..)
Now, for some news:
Congratulations to Alice Sciore, whose painting “”Beauty in the Forest” was chosen by the Green Mountain Gallery to be on the post card announcing our show there. We had a large entry of excellent work this time- a good indication of enthusiasm for this show.
Here’s the Show information again:
GREEN MOUNTAINN GALLERY , STOWE, VT.
http://www.greenmountainfineart.com/
If you have questions do NOT call the gallery! Please contact me.
cynthia.crawford@gmail.com
Call for Entries:
This juried show will run from April 20th through May 20th, 2007. An
opening reception will be held on Sunday, April 22 from 3-6 PM.
Artists may submit up to 2 paintings to be judged by jury. The number of
paintings accepted will depend on the strength of the watercolors submitted.
Metal frames are OK as long as they are GOOD QUALITY. ( They must have
regular wire hangers-no single hooks). Mats should be WHITE or OFF-WHITE
and paintings should be properly prepared for hanging. Glass or
plexi-glass should be UV protected. There are no size restrictions. (Use
sturdy, high-quality wod or metal frames with secure wire. Label on the
back:
Title of Painting
Your name, address and phone number
Size of painting
Price
The gallery will accept 45% of the proceeds for the work sold. Price
your paintings accordingly.
Paintings may be dropped off at the Gallery between April 11th-April
13th between the hours of 11-6.
SHOW THEME: “FRESH ART-WATERCOLORS FOR A NEW SEASON”
OTHER NEWS:
PLAN AHEAD:
From Regina Brault- a special offer:
Subject: artists and poets working together
Hello members of Vermont Watercolor Society,
On behalf of the Heineberg Senior and Community Center of Burlington,
Vermont, I have been communicating with your president, Cindy Crawford,
about a program called IMAGERY, which unites artists and poets in a new and
exciting celebration of art and poetry. I have been working on this plan
for several months, and am now ready to offer you our proposal. This
proposal addresses what each participant will be doing, and I am confident
this 4 page document will answer every body's questions. To request your
copy, please e-mail us at hscenter@verizon.net. You will be sent your copy
via e-mail, in an attachment. Please tell your fellow artists who do not
have e-mail addresses that they can either ask a friend to make them a copy,
or request a copy by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope to Heineberg
Senior and Community Center14 Heineberg Road, Burlington, VT 05401,
Attention: Regina Brault. They will need to use enough postage to cover a 4
page document. I thank you for your interest, and hope to hear from you
soon. Regina Murray Brault
______
from VWS member Rob O’Brien:
Gibson House B& B workshop
VWS member Robert O’Brien AWS NWS will be conducting a summer workshop at the Gibson House Bed & Breakfast Inn, Route 10, Haverhill, NH, July 31st to August 3rd, 2007.
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. There are many painting subjects to be found nearby. A large closed in porch at the rear of the building, with a spectacular view of the valley, 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 class painting. There will be a general discussion about different aspects of the painting process daily and class participation is encouraged.
The price includes four nights stay at the Inn, breakfast and lunch, and the cost of the workshop. The workshop is open to commuting day students at a reduced fee.
For more information and to register, please contact Marty Cohen at at 1 800 989-2150, or email: gibsonhousebb@charter.net
To view the Gibson House log on to www.gibsonhousebb.com
-----------
From VWS member Peter/Paedra Bramhall:
I rent a wonderful cabin during the warm part of the year that I am
sure artists/watercolorists would very much like to come and stay in
and paint . I would be very willing to donate to VWS 10% of any stay
if there is some way of listing this thru VWS. This is just one
cabin . Here is its web site. Let me know what you think. Thank you.
http://www.sover.net/~imagine/Cabin-in-the-Woods/Cabin.html
_______
Submitted by Cynthia Crawford
VWS President 2006-2007
Monday, March 12, 2007
VWS SURVEY andNEWS
Greetings once again. It is time for our VERY IMPORTANT VWS MEMBER
SURVEY. We’re looking for 100% participation!
Here’s the plan:
The survey will be open from Monday, March 12 at 6 AM to Monday March 19
at 6 PM.
Click on this link and you’re set to go:
http://questionweb.com/41899/
Thank you, everyone, in advance, for taking the time to do this. And a
special thanks to our Vice President , Jan Olmstead, for her generously
donated professional services. Rob O’Brien also spent a great deal of
time on this.
Behind the Scenes- What your fellow members are doing:
Vickie Herzberg has worked her magic on our database, organizing the
paintings files, getting them up to date and corrected. This is an
essential part of our database, and reflects everyone’s work shown since
2003 as well as the signature memberships. She will continue to update
these files as well as help us with the rest of the database. These
files are all kept on a computer database called FileMaker Pro, donated
and set up for us by Paul Highberg.
Jean Cannon has volunteered to scan a representational set of our
current slide collection and is putting them on CDs for future reference.
Everett Webber continues to keep our finances in order and updates all
the latest addresses, emails and new memberships.
Committees:
We had a joint Shows and Events committee meeting on March 4 at Judy
Laliberte’s house. Judy and her husband Ron graciously provided
delicious sustenance and a lovely environment for our meeting. Present were:
Jean Cannon
Cindy Crawford (me)
Janice Fleetwood-Bean
Judy Laliberte
Mary Fran Lloyd
Rob O’Brien
Elaine Reed
Sheryl Trainor
Everett Webber
Unable to come but interested parties were ;
Vickie Herzberg
Marijke Westberg
Tina Bielenberg
(Hmmm-funny… all “bergs”!!)
Our discussion centered around the considerable possibilities for VWS
open and juried shows for 2007-2009. Some venues will be yearly events,
some bi-annual and some one-time or recurring at longer intervals. We
are especially making an effort to have more open, inclusive shows to
encourage everyone to get their work seen. We also discussed a possible
small entry fee for shows- especially if we are to have more shows per
year.
We also discussed possible programs and events, particularly what will
occur at the Spring meeting. The date for that meeting will most likely
be May 20. We will discuss the survey results then, and a presentation
is in the works. We are also hoping to offer some sort of workshop for
VWS members, depending on your wishes via the survey and depending on
who might be potential presenters.
Each person at this meeting was focused on a particular aspect of the
workings of VWS so that no one person was overloaded with work. This is
something we all feel is critical- that volunteering for VWS can be as
short and simple as you like, or more involved if you are so inclined.
The ultimate goal is to distribute tasks in an equitable manner,
utilizing everyone’s best skills as needed. I was personally very
grateful to all who have been working behind the scenes to make this a
stellar organization.
One of the issues with our geographic diversity is that of communication
and contact. We are hoping to perhaps appoint volunteers to coordinate
and enhance regional communication, and perhaps organize local events.
It is also important to find your fellow members for such purposes as
car-pooling. For instance- getting your paintings to the next show,
attending the opening and picking up un-sold works. With this in mind, I
am giving you all access to a a current membership list. Be advised,
there may be a few omissions and errors, but hopefully, this list will
help you find neighbors to co-ordinate with. Please note: This is NOT a
PUBLIC MAILING LIST. It is for internal use only. Do not send your
announcements or any other information to anyone on this list unless
they have specifically asked you to. We DO need an announcement board.
We’re working on it.
Please send me any corrections. If you are on this list and haven’t paid
your dues, please do so now. Your name will be removed in one month. If
you are NOT on this list and have paid your dues, let me know. And, by
the way, people without email will be getting this letter, the list, and
a copy of the survey.
Here’s the web site where you can see the roster. It will be available
for one month.
xxxxxx
(This will NOT be published on our website. I would remind you, however,
that these newsletters are always available to re-read at :
http://www.vermontwatercolorsociety.com/
SHOW SCHEDULE 2007
Green Mountain Gallery, Stowe, Vt. Apr. 20-May 20 juried
Miller Gallery, Springfield Vt. June 30 open
Artisan’s Gallery-Waitsfield, Vt. Aug. 11 juried with some works also
included in an open show
Reed Gallery, Chester Vt. Sept. 12 possibly open
Southern Vermont Arts Center, Manchester, Vermont-December-juried
Cortina Inn, Rutland, Vt. Ongoing open show
More details to follow.
That’s about it for now. Please remember to do your surveys this coming
week.
Thank you, volunteers, for all you excellent work!
Cindy Crawford
VWS President 2006-2007
SURVEY. We’re looking for 100% participation!
Here’s the plan:
The survey will be open from Monday, March 12 at 6 AM to Monday March 19
at 6 PM.
Click on this link and you’re set to go:
http://questionweb.com/41899/
Thank you, everyone, in advance, for taking the time to do this. And a
special thanks to our Vice President , Jan Olmstead, for her generously
donated professional services. Rob O’Brien also spent a great deal of
time on this.
Behind the Scenes- What your fellow members are doing:
Vickie Herzberg has worked her magic on our database, organizing the
paintings files, getting them up to date and corrected. This is an
essential part of our database, and reflects everyone’s work shown since
2003 as well as the signature memberships. She will continue to update
these files as well as help us with the rest of the database. These
files are all kept on a computer database called FileMaker Pro, donated
and set up for us by Paul Highberg.
Jean Cannon has volunteered to scan a representational set of our
current slide collection and is putting them on CDs for future reference.
Everett Webber continues to keep our finances in order and updates all
the latest addresses, emails and new memberships.
Committees:
We had a joint Shows and Events committee meeting on March 4 at Judy
Laliberte’s house. Judy and her husband Ron graciously provided
delicious sustenance and a lovely environment for our meeting. Present were:
Jean Cannon
Cindy Crawford (me)
Janice Fleetwood-Bean
Judy Laliberte
Mary Fran Lloyd
Rob O’Brien
Elaine Reed
Sheryl Trainor
Everett Webber
Unable to come but interested parties were ;
Vickie Herzberg
Marijke Westberg
Tina Bielenberg
(Hmmm-funny… all “bergs”!!)
Our discussion centered around the considerable possibilities for VWS
open and juried shows for 2007-2009. Some venues will be yearly events,
some bi-annual and some one-time or recurring at longer intervals. We
are especially making an effort to have more open, inclusive shows to
encourage everyone to get their work seen. We also discussed a possible
small entry fee for shows- especially if we are to have more shows per
year.
We also discussed possible programs and events, particularly what will
occur at the Spring meeting. The date for that meeting will most likely
be May 20. We will discuss the survey results then, and a presentation
is in the works. We are also hoping to offer some sort of workshop for
VWS members, depending on your wishes via the survey and depending on
who might be potential presenters.
Each person at this meeting was focused on a particular aspect of the
workings of VWS so that no one person was overloaded with work. This is
something we all feel is critical- that volunteering for VWS can be as
short and simple as you like, or more involved if you are so inclined.
The ultimate goal is to distribute tasks in an equitable manner,
utilizing everyone’s best skills as needed. I was personally very
grateful to all who have been working behind the scenes to make this a
stellar organization.
One of the issues with our geographic diversity is that of communication
and contact. We are hoping to perhaps appoint volunteers to coordinate
and enhance regional communication, and perhaps organize local events.
It is also important to find your fellow members for such purposes as
car-pooling. For instance- getting your paintings to the next show,
attending the opening and picking up un-sold works. With this in mind, I
am giving you all access to a a current membership list. Be advised,
there may be a few omissions and errors, but hopefully, this list will
help you find neighbors to co-ordinate with. Please note: This is NOT a
PUBLIC MAILING LIST. It is for internal use only. Do not send your
announcements or any other information to anyone on this list unless
they have specifically asked you to. We DO need an announcement board.
We’re working on it.
Please send me any corrections. If you are on this list and haven’t paid
your dues, please do so now. Your name will be removed in one month. If
you are NOT on this list and have paid your dues, let me know. And, by
the way, people without email will be getting this letter, the list, and
a copy of the survey.
Here’s the web site where you can see the roster. It will be available
for one month.
xxxxxx
(This will NOT be published on our website. I would remind you, however,
that these newsletters are always available to re-read at :
http://www.vermontwatercolorso
SHOW SCHEDULE 2007
Green Mountain Gallery, Stowe, Vt. Apr. 20-May 20 juried
Miller Gallery, Springfield Vt. June 30 open
Artisan’s Gallery-Waitsfield, Vt. Aug. 11 juried with some works also
included in an open show
Reed Gallery, Chester Vt. Sept. 12 possibly open
Southern Vermont Arts Center, Manchester, Vermont-December-juried
Cortina Inn, Rutland, Vt. Ongoing open show
More details to follow.
That’s about it for now. Please remember to do your surveys this coming
week.
Thank you, volunteers, for all you excellent work!
Cindy Crawford
VWS President 2006-2007
Saturday, February 24, 2007
VWS Newsletter 2-23-07
2Greetings
I have a few important notes to pass on to the VWS community.
First of all, don’t forget to send your submissions for a post card for our upcoming show at the Green Mountain Gallery in Stowe, Vt. I’ve had a few submissions, but it would be nice to give them more of a variety of choices.
Here is a re-post of the information for that show:
GREEN MOUNTAINN GALLERY , STOWE, VT.
http://www.greenmountainfineart.com/
If you have questions do NOT call the gallery! Please contact me.
cynthia.crawford@gmail.com
Call for Entries:
This juried show will run from April 20th through May 20th, 2007. An opening reception will be held on Sunday, April 22 from 3-6 PM.
Artists may submit up to 2 paintings to be judged by jury. The number of paintings accepted will depend on the strength of the watercolors submitted.
Metal frames are OK as long as they are GOOD QUALITY. ( They must have regular wire hangers-no single hooks). Mats should be WHITE or OFF-WHITE and paintings should be properly prepared for hanging. Glass or plexi-glass should be UV protected. There are no size restrictions. (Use sturdy, high-quality wod or metal frames with secure wire. Label on the back:
Title of Painting
Your name, address and phone number
Size of painting
Price
The gallery will accept 45% of the proceeds for the work sold. Price your paintings accordingly.
Paintings may be dropped off at the Gallery between April 11th-April 13th between the hours of 11-6.
SHOW THEME: “FRESH ART-WATERCOLORS FOR A NEW SEASON”
POSTCARD ENTRIES FOR THIS SHOW:
For those of you new to VWS- we usually supply the postcard image for these shows. You may submit ONE entry, to be juried by the gallery, for the postcard image. Here are the details:
Send a slide or 300 DPI 4” x 5” tiff, dmg or jpg on a CD to me starting in February. Deadline postmark is MARCH 3. Be sure to label your image with the title of your work and your name. If you want your slide or CD back, you MUST send a return envelope with your name and address and return postage affixed. Otherwise, your image will go into the VWS archives.
If your image has been on a postcard last year (2006) you must wait another year to submit a postcard entry.
Send to:
Cynthia Crawford
VWS President
P.O. Box 347
Norwich, Vt. 05055
OTHER NEWS:
Our Vice-President, Jan Olmstead has been working hard to create a questionnaire, which will be sent out to the membership on March 12. You will be able to fill this out online and email it directly back to Jan. It should be completed and sent back to Jan by March 19. (Members without email will receive a written copy in the mail).
This is a wonderful opportunity to have a say in the doings of VWS, and we are counting on all of you to let us know how you feel about your part in the Society and how you envision our future. It is in your hands, or should be. We will rely on your answers to help formulate future policies and directions for the tone and character of this Society. After the results are tallied there will be a discussion at the Spring meeting (probably in May), to further define your wishes and formulate a plan for the future. Thanks in advance for your co-operation.
MEMBERSHIP NEWS:
We continue to get new members and have also received dues from the majority of our ongoing members.
According to our diligent Treasurer, we now have 14 new members since the Annual Meeting, and we currently have a total of 102 paid members for 2007.
Please extend a warm welcome to:
Suzanne Clark from Essex Jct. Vt.
Grace Ellis from Lebanon. N.H.
Bea Jillette from Goshen, N.H.
Linda Turner from Underhill, Vt.
We are very glad to have you all with us!
OPPORTUNITIES:
While I have mentioned that I cannot announce individual show announcements, I will pass along opportunities for workshops and show entries as I receive them. I cannot promise, however, that I will remember them all since the last newsletter, so please pardon me if something you send is not included in this post.
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Please share this with your members. Thank you! --Chris Byrne
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CALL TO ARTISTS
2007 ART'S ALIVE FESTIVAL OF FINE ART
Vermont artists are invited to submit their work to the jury for the 2007
Art's Alive Festival of Fine Art. The twenty-one year-old juried art
festival and competition will take place in June 2007. Those artists
accepted by a jury of art professionals will be eligible for cash prizes,
included in an exhibition at the Art's Alive Gallery at Union Station,
invited to participate in Art in the Windows, and eligible for inclusion in
the festival catalog as well as other festival related activities. Deadline
is April 10th, 2007. Visit www.kasinihouse.com for a submission packet, call
802-264-4839, or email info@kasinihouse.com.
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Vermont Watercolor Society,
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill Kentucky is introducing a new painting workshop series this year. Our first instructor is Paul George, an award winning watercolorist. Mr. George comes to us from the East Coast. He is a signature member of the National Watercolor Society. Mr. George has exhibited at the historic Salmagudi Club in New York City, and has won many prestigious awards including the Windsor Newton Award for Excellence in Watercolor at the National Watercolor Society. His work is collected throughout the United States and Europe. He teaches through out Massachusetts, Maine, and Florida. He currently resides in Ipswich, MA.
I have attached a low resolution brochure of Shaker Village’s 2007 Artist Workshop Series. You should be able to print it from your computer. Please share this information with your watercolor society.
Sincerely,
Toni Pederson
Workshop coordinator
For further inquiries call
Shaker Village
1-800-734-5611
Ask for Ann Voris at extension 1548
(Brochure not included)
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Framing Workshop
By Jason Berard
Yankee Frameworks
802-356-1590
Jasonsberard@yahoo.com
Saturday, March 3
At the Tip Top Studio 233
11:00 – 3:00
Bring a lunch
$60.00 for the workshop
And
$75.00 materials fee
Participants will come away with a framed painting.
To register you need to call or email Jason
with the measurement
of your painting.
It needs to be under 16 inches.
Limited space available so call early to reserve your spot.
A second workshop may be a possibility
for Saturday, March 10
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I think that’s all the news for now.
Submitted by Cynthia Crawford
VWS President 2006-2007
I have a few important notes to pass on to the VWS community.
First of all, don’t forget to send your submissions for a post card for our upcoming show at the Green Mountain Gallery in Stowe, Vt. I’ve had a few submissions, but it would be nice to give them more of a variety of choices.
Here is a re-post of the information for that show:
GREEN MOUNTAINN GALLERY , STOWE, VT.
http://www.greenmountainfineart.com/
If you have questions do NOT call the gallery! Please contact me.
cynthia.crawford@gmail.com
Call for Entries:
This juried show will run from April 20th through May 20th, 2007. An opening reception will be held on Sunday, April 22 from 3-6 PM.
Artists may submit up to 2 paintings to be judged by jury. The number of paintings accepted will depend on the strength of the watercolors submitted.
Metal frames are OK as long as they are GOOD QUALITY. ( They must have regular wire hangers-no single hooks). Mats should be WHITE or OFF-WHITE and paintings should be properly prepared for hanging. Glass or plexi-glass should be UV protected. There are no size restrictions. (Use sturdy, high-quality wod or metal frames with secure wire. Label on the back:
Title of Painting
Your name, address and phone number
Size of painting
Price
The gallery will accept 45% of the proceeds for the work sold. Price your paintings accordingly.
Paintings may be dropped off at the Gallery between April 11th-April 13th between the hours of 11-6.
SHOW THEME: “FRESH ART-WATERCOLORS FOR A NEW SEASON”
POSTCARD ENTRIES FOR THIS SHOW:
For those of you new to VWS- we usually supply the postcard image for these shows. You may submit ONE entry, to be juried by the gallery, for the postcard image. Here are the details:
Send a slide or 300 DPI 4” x 5” tiff, dmg or jpg on a CD to me starting in February. Deadline postmark is MARCH 3. Be sure to label your image with the title of your work and your name. If you want your slide or CD back, you MUST send a return envelope with your name and address and return postage affixed. Otherwise, your image will go into the VWS archives.
If your image has been on a postcard last year (2006) you must wait another year to submit a postcard entry.
Send to:
Cynthia Crawford
VWS President
P.O. Box 347
Norwich, Vt. 05055
OTHER NEWS:
Our Vice-President, Jan Olmstead has been working hard to create a questionnaire, which will be sent out to the membership on March 12. You will be able to fill this out online and email it directly back to Jan. It should be completed and sent back to Jan by March 19. (Members without email will receive a written copy in the mail).
This is a wonderful opportunity to have a say in the doings of VWS, and we are counting on all of you to let us know how you feel about your part in the Society and how you envision our future. It is in your hands, or should be. We will rely on your answers to help formulate future policies and directions for the tone and character of this Society. After the results are tallied there will be a discussion at the Spring meeting (probably in May), to further define your wishes and formulate a plan for the future. Thanks in advance for your co-operation.
MEMBERSHIP NEWS:
We continue to get new members and have also received dues from the majority of our ongoing members.
According to our diligent Treasurer, we now have 14 new members since the Annual Meeting, and we currently have a total of 102 paid members for 2007.
Please extend a warm welcome to:
Suzanne Clark from Essex Jct. Vt.
Grace Ellis from Lebanon. N.H.
Bea Jillette from Goshen, N.H.
Linda Turner from Underhill, Vt.
We are very glad to have you all with us!
OPPORTUNITIES:
While I have mentioned that I cannot announce individual show announcements, I will pass along opportunities for workshops and show entries as I receive them. I cannot promise, however, that I will remember them all since the last newsletter, so please pardon me if something you send is not included in this post.
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Please share this with your members. Thank you! --Chris Byrne
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CALL TO ARTISTS
2007 ART'S ALIVE FESTIVAL OF FINE ART
Vermont artists are invited to submit their work to the jury for the 2007
Art's Alive Festival of Fine Art. The twenty-one year-old juried art
festival and competition will take place in June 2007. Those artists
accepted by a jury of art professionals will be eligible for cash prizes,
included in an exhibition at the Art's Alive Gallery at Union Station,
invited to participate in Art in the Windows, and eligible for inclusion in
the festival catalog as well as other festival related activities. Deadline
is April 10th, 2007. Visit www.kasinihouse.com for a submission packet, call
802-264-4839, or email info@kasinihouse.com.
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Vermont Watercolor Society,
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill Kentucky is introducing a new painting workshop series this year. Our first instructor is Paul George, an award winning watercolorist. Mr. George comes to us from the East Coast. He is a signature member of the National Watercolor Society. Mr. George has exhibited at the historic Salmagudi Club in New York City, and has won many prestigious awards including the Windsor Newton Award for Excellence in Watercolor at the National Watercolor Society. His work is collected throughout the United States and Europe. He teaches through out Massachusetts, Maine, and Florida. He currently resides in Ipswich, MA.
I have attached a low resolution brochure of Shaker Village’s 2007 Artist Workshop Series. You should be able to print it from your computer. Please share this information with your watercolor society.
Sincerely,
Toni Pederson
Workshop coordinator
For further inquiries call
Shaker Village
1-800-734-5611
Ask for Ann Voris at extension 1548
(Brochure not included)
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Framing Workshop
By Jason Berard
Yankee Frameworks
802-356-1590
Jasonsberard@yahoo.com
Saturday, March 3
At the Tip Top Studio 233
11:00 – 3:00
Bring a lunch
$60.00 for the workshop
And
$75.00 materials fee
Participants will come away with a framed painting.
To register you need to call or email Jason
with the measurement
of your painting.
It needs to be under 16 inches.
Limited space available so call early to reserve your spot.
A second workshop may be a possibility
for Saturday, March 10
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I think that’s all the news for now.
Submitted by Cynthia Crawford
VWS President 2006-2007