VWS News 9-6-07
Greetings Vermont Watercolorists-
This newsletter is mostly reminders . Mark your calendars- we have a busy Fall Season ahead:
SEPTEMBER:
9/8-9/9 Peter Huntoon Workshop
9/9, 9/10 (Sunday and Monday): Pick-up unsold work at the Artisan’s Gallery in Waitsfield.
Prepare this month for 2 shows: West River Gallery (open) and Southern Vermont Art Center (juried).
Sign up for Robert O’Brien’s Workshop (10/27)
OCTOBER:
10/1 Slides or CDs must be POSTMARKED no later that 10/1 for SVAC entries. You should have received an entry form in the mail. It is also online on our web site.
10/1- 10/2 Delivery dates for West River Gallery Entries
Oct. 5 (Friday) OPENING at West River Gallery 5-7 PM
(note- this was posted incorrectly as Oct. 3 in the last newsletter)
Show ends Nov. 4
PICK_UP- Monday Nov. 5 10 AM-5 Pm
10/27 (Saturday) Watercolor Workshop with Rob O’Brien
NOVEMBER:
11/3 (Saturday) Opening at Southern Vermont Art Center 2-4 PM
11/3 Member Jo Tate is giving a Watercolor Figure Workshop at AVA Gallery in Lebanon, N.H. from 10-1 PM. Call 802-649-1732 for info.
11/4 (Sunday) Tentative: VWS ANNUAL MEETING-time, location to be determined. Alternate date, Nov. 17 or 18.
DECEMBER:
12/4 end SVAC show. Pick-up between 12 and 3 PM.
For Details on these shows and events, as always, please visit :
http://vermontwatercolor.blogspot.com/
*******SPECIAL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY***********
Sheryl Trainor, owner of the Pegasus Gallery in Quechee Vermont, is in need of volunteers to sit at the Gallery this month, and possibly beyond, or it cannot remain open. Sheryl hast hosted 3 VWS shows at Pegasus, invited artists to do demos at shows, and sponsored a recent workshop with John Lynch. She also served as Secretary for VWS from 2003-2007 (half year). Time to give back a little.
Gallery hours are Fri., Sat and Sun. 11-5. Sept. 7, 8, and 9 are covered. I’m going to be there Sept. 14, and my daughter will take Sept. 15 or 16. If you have a free Fri. Sat. or Sun. afternoon and would like to help out, please call Sheryl at 802-296-2073 (home) or 802-296-6617 (work). There is currently a photography show running. And the future? Difficult to say. Sadly, some galleries are closing in the area….
Submitted by Cynthia Crawford
VWS president 2006-2007
cynthia.crawford@gmail.com
Thursday, September 06, 2007
Thursday, August 09, 2007
VWS NEWSLETTER 8-9-07
Greetings once again, Vermont Watercolorists-
We have many shows and activities to review and take note of. I try to keep these letters concise, but as a growing organization, we are finding ourselves with much happening. Very exciting, but sometimes confusing. PLEASE, if you have lost track and want information, go to our website,
www.vermontwatercolorsociety.com
and click on “this just in”. Bookmark this site! This will get you to the newsletter page where you can scroll down on the right to read this month’s offerings or go through the archives on the left. I would also suggest you print these letters or save them in a folder.
MILLER GALLERY PICK-UP: Friday and Saturday, Aug. 10, 11-6 and August 11. 11-5. Miller prefers Friday, Aug. 10 if at all possible.
ARTISAN’S GALLERY OPENING: This Saturday, August 11, 4-7 PM.
PEGASUS GALLERY OPENING: JOHN LYNCH This Friday, Aug. 10 5-8 PM (workshop on Sunday-see previous newsletters)
WORKSHOPS:
Robert O’Brien- (VWS/New England WS,American WS) will conduct a one day workshop at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Woodstock Vt. Oct 27th 2007 from 9:30 am to 4 pm.
The course will focus on landscape painting with a focus on painting the colors of autumn. General watercolor techniques will be reviewed with an emphasis on values and composition. There will be a demonstration by the instructor to start with class painting to follow. A critique will be held at the end of class. Students are encouraged to provide their own photographs for reference material. A materials list will be furnished upon request.
The cost of the workshop is $65 for members, $70 for non-members. The enter, send a check made out to Vermont Watercolor Society to:
Everett Webber, VEW treasurer
5 Longwood Lane
W.Lebanon, N.H. 03784
VWS member Peter Huntoon will conduct a two day watercolor workshop September 8 & 9 , 9A.M. to 4P.M. . The cost is $135.00 includes two lunches and an evening reception Saturday.
VWS members receive a $20.00 discount.
The workshop is sponsored by Hunter Gallery of Fine Art, in Grafton.
To register call 802-843-1440.
Also members are invited to the opening reception of Grafton's first Juried Art Exhibition Saturday evening 6-8 P.M. or the artist awards ceremony Saturday, September 1. Same time 6-8 P.M.
NEW! NEW! NEW!
OPEN SHOW AT WEST RIVER GALLERY IN WESTON, VERMONT
As you may recall, Bob and Elaine Reed had to cancel our fall show at the Reed gallery in Chester, Vt, as Elaine is recovering from a bad fall with a broken wrist. We all hope you are doing well, Elaine!
Doris Ingram contacted me after receiving this news, and has arranged a replacement show at the West River Gallery. This will be a very nice venue during fall foliage season.
The details:
Where: West River Gallery, Weston, Vermont
Type of show: Open (un-juried-no credit towards signature membership)
Entry: ONE painting per person, ½ sheet, largest entry size
Details: QUALITY wood frames preferred, QUALITY metal frames OK. Proper wire hangers. Mats-white or off-white.
Delivery: October 1st and 2nd, 1-5 PM
Opening: Friday Oct. 3 5-7 PM
Duration: 3 weeks
More details to follow.
SOUTHERN VERMONT ARTS CENTER JURIED SHOW: (You will receive a paper version of this entry form in the mail).
Vermont Watercolor Society
2007 Members Juried Show
Southern Vt. Arts Center. Manchester, Vt.
November 3 – December 4, 2007
Opening Reception, Saturday November 3, 2007 2:00- 4:00 PM
Eligibility:
- Open to all paid VWS members. Work must be original and painted in water soluble media and not previously exhibited at SVAC. All works must be for sale. Work must be under glass and be sturdily framed. Matting must be white or off white only. Maximum frame size is 42 inches in any direction.
Entry Procedures:
- This exhibit will be juried by slide or CD. Members can submit up to two (2) slides or CD images for jury consideration. Due to space limitations only one painting will be accepted. It is recommended that slides be of highest quality and professionally made. Slides/CD’s must be postmarked no later than October 1, 2007 and can be sent to:
Robert O’Brien
2811 Weathersfield Ctr. Rd.
Perkinsville, VT 05151
- Please label top of slide with Title of Painting, your name, and overall dimensions.
Delivery and Pickup dates:
- All accepted work must be delivered by hand to the Arts Center on Wednesday, October 31, 2007 only between 10:00 A.M and 4:00 P.M. All work must be removed from the Arts Center on Tuesday, December 4, 2007 between 12 and 3P.M. All sales are final. Jocelyn will contact any artist who has sold. Any questions regarding sales, etc. please contact the Art Center at (802) 362- 1405 ext. 22.
CHECKLIST:
o Completed entry form (all sections). Send one with slide(s)/CD, keep other for back of painting.
o Slide(s)/CD labeled according to instructions above
o SASE (self addressed stamped envelope) for return of slides/CD’s.
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
Entry Form:
Name………………………………….. Name………………………………...
Address……………………………….. Address………………………………
………………………………………... ………………………………………
Phone #.................................................. Phone #...............................................
Title/Price(1)….…………….................. Title/Price(1)………………………...
Title/Price(2)………………………….. Title/Price(2)………………………...
Submitted by Cynthia Crawford
VWS president 2006-2007
We have many shows and activities to review and take note of. I try to keep these letters concise, but as a growing organization, we are finding ourselves with much happening. Very exciting, but sometimes confusing. PLEASE, if you have lost track and want information, go to our website,
www.vermontwatercolorsociety.com
and click on “this just in”. Bookmark this site! This will get you to the newsletter page where you can scroll down on the right to read this month’s offerings or go through the archives on the left. I would also suggest you print these letters or save them in a folder.
MILLER GALLERY PICK-UP: Friday and Saturday, Aug. 10, 11-6 and August 11. 11-5. Miller prefers Friday, Aug. 10 if at all possible.
ARTISAN’S GALLERY OPENING: This Saturday, August 11, 4-7 PM.
PEGASUS GALLERY OPENING: JOHN LYNCH This Friday, Aug. 10 5-8 PM (workshop on Sunday-see previous newsletters)
WORKSHOPS:
Robert O’Brien- (VWS/New England WS,American WS) will conduct a one day workshop at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Woodstock Vt. Oct 27th 2007 from 9:30 am to 4 pm.
The course will focus on landscape painting with a focus on painting the colors of autumn. General watercolor techniques will be reviewed with an emphasis on values and composition. There will be a demonstration by the instructor to start with class painting to follow. A critique will be held at the end of class. Students are encouraged to provide their own photographs for reference material. A materials list will be furnished upon request.
The cost of the workshop is $65 for members, $70 for non-members. The enter, send a check made out to Vermont Watercolor Society to:
Everett Webber, VEW treasurer
5 Longwood Lane
W.Lebanon, N.H. 03784
VWS member Peter Huntoon will conduct a two day watercolor workshop September 8 & 9 , 9A.M. to 4P.M. . The cost is $135.00 includes two lunches and an evening reception Saturday.
VWS members receive a $20.00 discount.
The workshop is sponsored by Hunter Gallery of Fine Art, in Grafton.
To register call 802-843-1440.
Also members are invited to the opening reception of Grafton's first Juried Art Exhibition Saturday evening 6-8 P.M. or the artist awards ceremony Saturday, September 1. Same time 6-8 P.M.
NEW! NEW! NEW!
OPEN SHOW AT WEST RIVER GALLERY IN WESTON, VERMONT
As you may recall, Bob and Elaine Reed had to cancel our fall show at the Reed gallery in Chester, Vt, as Elaine is recovering from a bad fall with a broken wrist. We all hope you are doing well, Elaine!
Doris Ingram contacted me after receiving this news, and has arranged a replacement show at the West River Gallery. This will be a very nice venue during fall foliage season.
The details:
Where: West River Gallery, Weston, Vermont
Type of show: Open (un-juried-no credit towards signature membership)
Entry: ONE painting per person, ½ sheet, largest entry size
Details: QUALITY wood frames preferred, QUALITY metal frames OK. Proper wire hangers. Mats-white or off-white.
Delivery: October 1st and 2nd, 1-5 PM
Opening: Friday Oct. 3 5-7 PM
Duration: 3 weeks
More details to follow.
SOUTHERN VERMONT ARTS CENTER JURIED SHOW: (You will receive a paper version of this entry form in the mail).
Vermont Watercolor Society
2007 Members Juried Show
Southern Vt. Arts Center. Manchester, Vt.
November 3 – December 4, 2007
Opening Reception, Saturday November 3, 2007 2:00- 4:00 PM
Eligibility:
- Open to all paid VWS members. Work must be original and painted in water soluble media and not previously exhibited at SVAC. All works must be for sale. Work must be under glass and be sturdily framed. Matting must be white or off white only. Maximum frame size is 42 inches in any direction.
Entry Procedures:
- This exhibit will be juried by slide or CD. Members can submit up to two (2) slides or CD images for jury consideration. Due to space limitations only one painting will be accepted. It is recommended that slides be of highest quality and professionally made. Slides/CD’s must be postmarked no later than October 1, 2007 and can be sent to:
Robert O’Brien
2811 Weathersfield Ctr. Rd.
Perkinsville, VT 05151
- Please label top of slide with Title of Painting, your name, and overall dimensions.
Delivery and Pickup dates:
- All accepted work must be delivered by hand to the Arts Center on Wednesday, October 31, 2007 only between 10:00 A.M and 4:00 P.M. All work must be removed from the Arts Center on Tuesday, December 4, 2007 between 12 and 3P.M. All sales are final. Jocelyn will contact any artist who has sold. Any questions regarding sales, etc. please contact the Art Center at (802) 362- 1405 ext. 22.
CHECKLIST:
o Completed entry form (all sections). Send one with slide(s)/CD, keep other for back of painting.
o Slide(s)/CD labeled according to instructions above
o SASE (self addressed stamped envelope) for return of slides/CD’s.
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
Entry Form:
Name………………………………….. Name………………………………...
Address……………………………….. Address………………………………
………………………………………... ………………………………………
Phone #.................................................. Phone #...............................................
Title/Price(1)….…………….................. Title/Price(1)………………………...
Title/Price(2)………………………….. Title/Price(2)………………………...
Submitted by Cynthia Crawford
VWS president 2006-2007
Wednesday, August 01, 2007
VWS news-Artisan's Gallery Juried Show Results
Congratulations to the following artist juried in to the Artisan's Gallery Show:
Ball Nancy Rusting Bucket
Beach Lisa Morning Stream Side
Beaney Judy Dawn of a New Day
Bell Diane Flowers on a Red Chain
Beukenkamp Annelein Blue Feathers
Callahan Sean Hide &Seek
Canon Jean Brown Pitcher & Fruit
Casper Karen Enduring Nostalgia
Chamberlain Kristin The Blue Bowl
Clark Suzanne Still Life
Cochran Isobel Winter Sunshine…
Coffin Larry Sunny Sunday…
Crawford Cynthia Kitty Repose
DiNicola Joann Farmer Flint's Farmstand reserve
Ershow Sandra From Barnes Hill reserve
Harrissis Jane Palatina Gate
Ingram Doris Along Rt. 100
Kramer Marlene Fiber Flowers
Laliberte Judy Baby Boomers
Liggett Diane Summer Field
Lloyd Mary Fran Whipple Hollow
Macuga Lois On Rt. 32
More Kate Swimming Hole
Olmstead Jan The Dorset Quarry
Paul Colette ..Dairy Barn
Pealer Sandra Evening Chores
Pealer Jud Passion with Strings
Powers Lynn Ann Waitsfield Store
Ravenhorst Katrina Barnscape Knoll Farm
Roberts Doris Turbo Semanticus Africa
Roe Joe Rainbow
Somerset Theresa Martini&Madrais
Stager Sue Ann Von Trapp Farm
Stone Nancy Chance Encounter
Tampasis Barbara Pansies
Tate Jo Feather Bed
Webber Everett I Have It
As always, I would like to say that juried shows are very subjective. Gallery owners have many reasons to accept a painting or not. Besides individual taste , sometimes it is a matter of space considerations, what looks good with what, and other unknown factors. If you are a new member, especially, I encourage you to not be discouraged. Go to the opening with an open mind, and see what one of our shows looks like. It will be well worth your time.
Pick-up of entries not juried in: any time during gallery hours. (10:30-5:30 daily). ALL works not sold must be picked up Sept. 9 or 10 during gallery hours.
And speaking of the opening, I would encourage everyone to go, whether you entered the show or not. This is about supporting VWS and our gracious hosts.
You will notice 2 paintings marked "reserve". These will be put up if there is room. If not, they will be held , and put up if/when there is a space for them.
Thank-you Lori Klein of the Artisan's Gallery, and Gary Eckhart, our show co-ordinator for all your time and effort to put on this show.
REMINDER: OPENING AT THE ARTISAN'S GALLERY:
Saturday, August 11, 4 PM-7 PM
Gary has also informed me that :
This event is part of the Vermont Festival of the Arts, and as such, it will likely to generate much interest in our Society and our work. A special thanks to Gary Eckhart for making all this happen for us.
If you have any questions or concerns about this show, please contact me
cynthia.crawford@gmail.com
Just a reminder: We expect VWS members to be polite and appreciative to Gallery owners. Complaints, if any, are handled within the Society.
See you on Aug. 11 !
Cynthia Crawford
VWS president 2006-2007
Ball Nancy Rusting Bucket
Beach Lisa Morning Stream Side
Beaney Judy Dawn of a New Day
Bell Diane Flowers on a Red Chain
Beukenkamp Annelein Blue Feathers
Callahan Sean Hide &Seek
Canon Jean Brown Pitcher & Fruit
Casper Karen Enduring Nostalgia
Chamberlain Kristin The Blue Bowl
Clark Suzanne Still Life
Cochran Isobel Winter Sunshine…
Coffin Larry Sunny Sunday…
Crawford Cynthia Kitty Repose
DiNicola Joann Farmer Flint's Farmstand reserve
Ershow Sandra From Barnes Hill reserve
Harrissis Jane Palatina Gate
Ingram Doris Along Rt. 100
Kramer Marlene Fiber Flowers
Laliberte Judy Baby Boomers
Liggett Diane Summer Field
Lloyd Mary Fran Whipple Hollow
Macuga Lois On Rt. 32
More Kate Swimming Hole
Olmstead Jan The Dorset Quarry
Paul Colette ..Dairy Barn
Pealer Sandra Evening Chores
Pealer Jud Passion with Strings
Powers Lynn Ann Waitsfield Store
Ravenhorst Katrina Barnscape Knoll Farm
Roberts Doris Turbo Semanticus Africa
Roe Joe Rainbow
Somerset Theresa Martini&Madrais
Stager Sue Ann Von Trapp Farm
Stone Nancy Chance Encounter
Tampasis Barbara Pansies
Tate Jo Feather Bed
Webber Everett I Have It
As always, I would like to say that juried shows are very subjective. Gallery owners have many reasons to accept a painting or not. Besides individual taste , sometimes it is a matter of space considerations, what looks good with what, and other unknown factors. If you are a new member, especially, I encourage you to not be discouraged. Go to the opening with an open mind, and see what one of our shows looks like. It will be well worth your time.
Pick-up of entries not juried in: any time during gallery hours. (10:30-5:30 daily). ALL works not sold must be picked up Sept. 9 or 10 during gallery hours.
And speaking of the opening, I would encourage everyone to go, whether you entered the show or not. This is about supporting VWS and our gracious hosts.
You will notice 2 paintings marked "reserve". These will be put up if there is room. If not, they will be held , and put up if/when there is a space for them.
Thank-you Lori Klein of the Artisan's Gallery, and Gary Eckhart, our show co-ordinator for all your time and effort to put on this show.
REMINDER: OPENING AT THE ARTISAN'S GALLERY:
Saturday, August 11, 4 PM-7 PM
Gary has also informed me that :
TWO OTHER EVENTS THAT WILL BE OF INTEREST FOR THOSE ATTENDING THE OPENING OF
THE VWS SHOW WILL BE THE "BIG RED BARN SHOW" AND THE "VERMONT PHOTO SHOW".
BOTH OF THESE WILL BE RUNNING SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH THE VWS SHOW.
THE "BIG RED BARN SHOW" IS A NON-JURIED SHOW HELD IN THE HISTORIC BARN AT
THE LAREAU FARM (HOME OF AMERICAN FLATBREAD) AND THE "VERMONT PHOTO SHOW" IS
IN THE HISTORIC ROUND BARN AT THE ROUND BARN INN.
Many of the inns in the area are giving discounts for visitors to the Festival, if you are interested in staying over. If you go to this site, you can get more information:
http://www.vermontartfest.com/
This event is part of the Vermont Festival of the Arts, and as such, it will likely to generate much interest in our Society and our work. A special thanks to Gary Eckhart for making all this happen for us.
If you have any questions or concerns about this show, please contact me
cynthia.crawford@gmail.com
Just a reminder: We expect VWS members to be polite and appreciative to Gallery owners. Complaints, if any, are handled within the Society.
See you on Aug. 11 !
Cynthia Crawford
VWS president 2006-2007
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
VWS News 7-25-07
VWS News and Reminders 7-25-07
Greetings !
Here are the latest updates on our shows and events:
ARTISAN’S GALLERY SHOW
Drop-off times are this Sunday and Monday, July 29 and 30, from 10:30 AM to 5 PM.
Opening: August 11, 4-7 PM
For full details, go to our website newsletter page:
http://vermontwatercolor.blogspot.com/
All the details are in the July 9th newsletter.
You should all have received a postcard announcing this show, beautifully put together by the Gallery and Gary Eckhart with a painting by Gallery member Sean Callahan. Thank you, all. If there are extras at the gallery when you drop off your work, please take a few and send them to your friends, patrons, etc.
Kate More, from Sharon, Vt. Has offered to transport paintings to the Artisan’s Gallery. She will be going on Sunday. Please call her at 802-763-2906 after 7 AM and before 10 PM, or email her at kmore@valley.net . Plan to bring your work to her house. Thank you, Kate!
MILLER ART CENTER SHOW
Pick-up for paintings from our show at the Miller Art Center is August 11 from 11 AM to 5 PM. (Also detailed in our last newsletter)
NEW ! You can also pick up at the Miller on Friday, August 10, from 11 AM to 6 PM. This will mean that there won’t be a conflict with going to the opening at the Artisan’s Show.
REED GALLERY-NEWS
As many of you know by now, Elaine Reed, co-owner of the Reed Gallery in Chester, Vermont, has had an unfortunate fall while painting at Monhegan, and has shattered her wrist. She and Bob have decided that it would be best, therefore, to cancel our show there, originally scheduled For September this year. We’ve had some wonderful shows and generous hospitality at the Reed Gallery, so we have much to be grateful for. We wish Elaine a speedy recovery and send our best wishes to them both. Thank you, Elaine and Bob, for being such loyal VWS members and hosts. We look forward to seeing your gallery thrive in the future and hope you can find some ease during recovery.
As news of this change in plans became known, we had several offers for a replacement venue. Although we have had our sights on a possible Northern location for a show, it is not forthcoming at this time. We will be working on making that happen next year. Meanwhile, Doris Ingram has arranged for a show at the West River Gallery in Weston, Vermont. Tentative opening date would be October 3. A lovely location for a fall foliage show. More details to follow.
CORTINA INN SHOWS:
Anyone who has work up at the Cortina Inn should have gotten a letter from Ann McFarren with instructions as to how to continue showing there or remove your work. Ann has been a volunteer there for 11 years, co-ordinating shows and handling all the necessary clerical work. She will be retiring at the end of July, and states that “ If you wish to continue showing with this gallery, you will need to establish connections with the Inn through the front desk. I have no names to give you at this time as management has changed hands. I still have my card file with your information and gallery listings. If you wish to check on the status of your work or remove or change it by the end of July, call or email me. 802-773-2197 admcfarren@cs.com “
The phone # at the Cortina Inn is 1-800-451-6108
THANK_YOU, Ann, for all your hard work and support!
JOHN LYNCH WORKSHOP, a VWS event
John Lynch one day workshop, Queechee, Vt . Sponsored by Pegasus Gallery. Sunday August 12 from 11 AM to 4 Pm. Cost $30.00. Limit 15 people. Contact Sheryl Trainor if you are interested: strai6098@aol.com 802-296-7693 .
Deadline for inquiries is Aug. 3 by 5 PM. Please send your checks to Sheryl by August 8 if you have signed up.
Sheryl Trainor
866 Bliss Rd.
(P.O. Box 1257)
Quechee, Vt. 05059
802-296-2073
strai6098@aol.com
There will also be a potluck barbecue after the workshop. If you want to stay for that, call Sheryl and let her know you are going to be there and what you can bring.
John will also have a show at the Pegasus Gallery Aug. 10- Sept. 3.
See previous newsletter for details about John’s work.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Rob O'Brien has just received notice that his work entitled "Golden Spikes" has been accepted into the National Watercolor Society show in Brea, California. Oct. 13-Dec. 15
Congratulations, Rob!
Submitted by Cynthia Crawford
VWS president 2006-2007
Greetings !
Here are the latest updates on our shows and events:
ARTISAN’S GALLERY SHOW
Drop-off times are this Sunday and Monday, July 29 and 30, from 10:30 AM to 5 PM.
Opening: August 11, 4-7 PM
For full details, go to our website newsletter page:
http://vermontwatercolor.blogspot.com/
All the details are in the July 9th newsletter.
You should all have received a postcard announcing this show, beautifully put together by the Gallery and Gary Eckhart with a painting by Gallery member Sean Callahan. Thank you, all. If there are extras at the gallery when you drop off your work, please take a few and send them to your friends, patrons, etc.
Kate More, from Sharon, Vt. Has offered to transport paintings to the Artisan’s Gallery. She will be going on Sunday. Please call her at 802-763-2906 after 7 AM and before 10 PM, or email her at kmore@valley.net . Plan to bring your work to her house. Thank you, Kate!
MILLER ART CENTER SHOW
Pick-up for paintings from our show at the Miller Art Center is August 11 from 11 AM to 5 PM. (Also detailed in our last newsletter)
NEW ! You can also pick up at the Miller on Friday, August 10, from 11 AM to 6 PM. This will mean that there won’t be a conflict with going to the opening at the Artisan’s Show.
REED GALLERY-NEWS
As many of you know by now, Elaine Reed, co-owner of the Reed Gallery in Chester, Vermont, has had an unfortunate fall while painting at Monhegan, and has shattered her wrist. She and Bob have decided that it would be best, therefore, to cancel our show there, originally scheduled For September this year. We’ve had some wonderful shows and generous hospitality at the Reed Gallery, so we have much to be grateful for. We wish Elaine a speedy recovery and send our best wishes to them both. Thank you, Elaine and Bob, for being such loyal VWS members and hosts. We look forward to seeing your gallery thrive in the future and hope you can find some ease during recovery.
As news of this change in plans became known, we had several offers for a replacement venue. Although we have had our sights on a possible Northern location for a show, it is not forthcoming at this time. We will be working on making that happen next year. Meanwhile, Doris Ingram has arranged for a show at the West River Gallery in Weston, Vermont. Tentative opening date would be October 3. A lovely location for a fall foliage show. More details to follow.
CORTINA INN SHOWS:
Anyone who has work up at the Cortina Inn should have gotten a letter from Ann McFarren with instructions as to how to continue showing there or remove your work. Ann has been a volunteer there for 11 years, co-ordinating shows and handling all the necessary clerical work. She will be retiring at the end of July, and states that “ If you wish to continue showing with this gallery, you will need to establish connections with the Inn through the front desk. I have no names to give you at this time as management has changed hands. I still have my card file with your information and gallery listings. If you wish to check on the status of your work or remove or change it by the end of July, call or email me. 802-773-2197 admcfarren@cs.com “
The phone # at the Cortina Inn is 1-800-451-6108
THANK_YOU, Ann, for all your hard work and support!
JOHN LYNCH WORKSHOP, a VWS event
John Lynch one day workshop, Queechee, Vt . Sponsored by Pegasus Gallery. Sunday August 12 from 11 AM to 4 Pm. Cost $30.00. Limit 15 people. Contact Sheryl Trainor if you are interested: strai6098@aol.com 802-296-7693 .
Deadline for inquiries is Aug. 3 by 5 PM. Please send your checks to Sheryl by August 8 if you have signed up.
Sheryl Trainor
866 Bliss Rd.
(P.O. Box 1257)
Quechee, Vt. 05059
802-296-2073
strai6098@aol.com
There will also be a potluck barbecue after the workshop. If you want to stay for that, call Sheryl and let her know you are going to be there and what you can bring.
John will also have a show at the Pegasus Gallery Aug. 10- Sept. 3.
See previous newsletter for details about John’s work.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Rob O'Brien has just received notice that his work entitled "Golden Spikes" has been accepted into the National Watercolor Society show in Brea, California. Oct. 13-Dec. 15
Congratulations, Rob!
Submitted by Cynthia Crawford
VWS president 2006-2007
Monday, July 09, 2007
VWS NEWSLETTER7-9-07
VWS MEMBERS’ CALL FOR ENTRIES:
Our next juried show is coming right up!
This show will be at the ARTISAN’S GALLERY in Waitsfield, Vermont. It will be a part of a month-long Festival of the Arts in the Mad River Valley. The Vermont Festival of the Arts is going to be a featured article in the summer issue of Vermont Life. Here are the details. Please read carefully- this show has a few different aspects than our past shows:
SPONSOR: The Artisan's Gallery, Bridge Street, Waitsfield, Vermont
SHOW COORDINATOR: Gary Eckhart
Moosewalk Studios
200 Orion Rd.
Warren, VT 05674
802.583.2224
rgcreate@madriver.com
Gallery Website:
Directions:
Directions from the North: From I-89, take exit 10 in Waterbury.
Follow Rt. 100 south, making two turns in Waterbury, and
a right turn in about 5 miles. Proceed another 4 miles to
historic Waitsfield Village. Just after the Mobil station, take
a left onto Bridge Street. We are immediately on the right.
You may park street-side in front, or in the lot in back.
Directions from the Southeast: From I-89, take exit 9, turning
left at the end of the ramp, and left again for a short distance
on Rt. 2 east. In 1/2 mile, turn right onto Rt. 100B south,
proceeding about 12 miles to historic Waitsfield Village.
Just after the Mobil station, take a left
onto Bridge Street. We are immediately
on the right. You may park street-side
in front, or in the lot in back.
Directions from the south: Follow
Rt. 100 north, curving to the right
at the intersection of Rt. 17, through
Irasville Village, another 1/2 mile to
Waitsfield Village. Turn right on Bridge
Street (or park in the lot on the right
just before Bridge Street). We are
immediately on the right.
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: Open entry 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 .
All attempts will be made to give these works some type of exposure. (They might be hung id local inns, restaurants, or B&Bs.)
OTHER NEWS:
We had a very successful and attractive exhibit at the Miller Art Center. Attendance was good and the refreshments were wonderful, thanks to the local members of the Center and Historical society. We also had some delightful fiddle music, thanks to George Ainsley and friends. If you did not make it to the opening it would be well worth your time to go to Springfield to see this show. And tell your friends and patrons to go too!
Address: 9 Elm Hill
Springfield, Vermont
Phone: 802-885-2415
Gallery Hours:
Wed. and Fri 11 AM 6 PM
Thurs: 11 AM-8 PM
Saturday 11 AM-5 PM
This show runs until Aug. 10
Pick-up date August 11 from 11 AM to 5 PM
REMINDERS:
John Lynch one day workshop, Queechee, Vt . Sponsored by Pegasus Gallery. Sunday August 12 from 11 AM to 4 Pm. Cost $30.00. Limit 15 people. Contact Sheryl Trainor if you are interested: strai6098@aol.com 802-296-7693 (see below for a description of John Lynch’s style. Etc. under Annette Compton’s announcement).
John will also have a show at the Pegasus Gallery Aug. 10- Sept. 3.
Robert O’Brien- (VWS/New England WS,American WS) will conduct a one day workshop at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Woodstock Vt. Oct 27th 2007 from 9:30 am to 4 pm.
The course will focus on landscape painting with a focus on painting the colors of autumn. General watercolor techniques will be reviewed with an emphasis on values and composition. There will be a demonstration by the instructor to start with class painting to follow. A critique will be held at the end of class. Students are encouraged to provide their own photographs for reference material. A materials list will be furnished upon request.
The cost of the workshop is $65 for members, $70 for non-members.
Submitted by Cynthia Crawford
VWS president 2006-07
Our next juried show is coming right up!
This show will be at the ARTISAN’S GALLERY in Waitsfield, Vermont. It will be a part of a month-long Festival of the Arts in the Mad River Valley. The Vermont Festival of the Arts is going to be a featured article in the summer issue of Vermont Life. Here are the details. Please read carefully- this show has a few different aspects than our past shows:
SPONSOR: The Artisan's Gallery, Bridge Street, Waitsfield, Vermont
SHOW COORDINATOR: Gary Eckhart
Moosewalk Studios
200 Orion Rd.
Warren, VT 05674
802.583.2224
rgcreate@madriver.com
Gallery Website:
http://www.vtartisansgallery.com/
Directions:
Directions from the North: From I-89, take exit 10 in Waterbury.
Follow Rt. 100 south, making two turns in Waterbury, and
a right turn in about 5 miles. Proceed another 4 miles to
historic Waitsfield Village. Just after the Mobil station, take
a left onto Bridge Street. We are immediately on the right.
You may park street-side in front, or in the lot in back.
Directions from the Southeast: From I-89, take exit 9, turning
left at the end of the ramp, and left again for a short distance
on Rt. 2 east. In 1/2 mile, turn right onto Rt. 100B south,
proceeding about 12 miles to historic Waitsfield Village.
Just after the Mobil station, take a left
onto Bridge Street. We are immediately
on the right. You may park street-side
in front, or in the lot in back.
Directions from the south: Follow
Rt. 100 north, curving to the right
at the intersection of Rt. 17, through
Irasville Village, another 1/2 mile to
Waitsfield Village. Turn right on Bridge
Street (or park in the lot on the right
just before Bridge Street). We are
immediately on the right.
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: Open entry 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 .
All attempts will be made to give these works some type of exposure. (They might be hung id local inns, restaurants, or B&Bs.)
OTHER NEWS:
We had a very successful and attractive exhibit at the Miller Art Center. Attendance was good and the refreshments were wonderful, thanks to the local members of the Center and Historical society. We also had some delightful fiddle music, thanks to George Ainsley and friends. If you did not make it to the opening it would be well worth your time to go to Springfield to see this show. And tell your friends and patrons to go too!
Address: 9 Elm Hill
Springfield, Vermont
Phone: 802-885-2415
Gallery Hours:
Wed. and Fri 11 AM 6 PM
Thurs: 11 AM-8 PM
Saturday 11 AM-5 PM
This show runs until Aug. 10
Pick-up date August 11 from 11 AM to 5 PM
REMINDERS:
John Lynch one day workshop, Queechee, Vt . Sponsored by Pegasus Gallery. Sunday August 12 from 11 AM to 4 Pm. Cost $30.00. Limit 15 people. Contact Sheryl Trainor if you are interested: strai6098@aol.com 802-296-7693 (see below for a description of John Lynch’s style. Etc. under Annette Compton’s announcement).
John will also have a show at the Pegasus Gallery Aug. 10- Sept. 3.
Robert O’Brien- (VWS/New England WS,American WS) will conduct a one day workshop at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Woodstock Vt. Oct 27th 2007 from 9:30 am to 4 pm.
The course will focus on landscape painting with a focus on painting the colors of autumn. General watercolor techniques will be reviewed with an emphasis on values and composition. There will be a demonstration by the instructor to start with class painting to follow. A critique will be held at the end of class. Students are encouraged to provide their own photographs for reference material. A materials list will be furnished upon request.
The cost of the workshop is $65 for members, $70 for non-members.
Submitted by Cynthia Crawford
VWS president 2006-07
Monday, June 25, 2007
VWS News 6/25/07 Miller Gallery
Great news from our Show Co-ordinator, Rob O'Brien:
> Hello everyone,
>
> The 2007 VWS Summer Open Members Show is up!
>
> There are 45 paintings hung. Most are in the main gallery room and the rest are in the entrance hall with a few on the wall to the left of the stairs leading up to the second floor. Every piece is in good viewing range.
>
> The show looks great and thanks to all of the artists who participated. It is a very diverse show with various sized work and subject matter.
>
> A special thank you to Mary Fran Lloyd and Nancy Ball who helped me with the challenging job of hanging the artwork. I am very pleased with the look of the exhibit. Thank you again Mary Fran and Nancy!! and thanks to Claire Hatch of the MAC for helping with sign ins and making the cards.
>
>> We will have musical entertainment provided by George Ainley and friends.
>>
>> Hope to see everyone at the opening.
>>
>> Rob
The Details:
Miller Arts Center
Show dates: June 27- August 10 2007
Address: 9 Elm Hill
Springfield, Vermont
Phone: 802-885-2415
OPENING: Sunday, June 30 3-5 PM with refreshments and music!
Gallery Hours:
Wed. and Fri 11 AM 6 PM
Thurs: 11 AM-8 PM
Saturday 11 AM-5 PM
There is another opening that same day at the VAULT gallery, 68 Main St. in Springfield. They will have a silent auction from 5:30 to 7:15, and a live auction at 7:30. Call 802-885-7111 for details.
SEE YOU THERE!!
Cynthia Crawford
VWS President 2006-2007
cynthia.crawford@gmail.com
> Hello everyone,
>
> The 2007 VWS Summer Open Members Show is up!
>
> There are 45 paintings hung. Most are in the main gallery room and the rest are in the entrance hall with a few on the wall to the left of the stairs leading up to the second floor. Every piece is in good viewing range.
>
> The show looks great and thanks to all of the artists who participated. It is a very diverse show with various sized work and subject matter.
>
> A special thank you to Mary Fran Lloyd and Nancy Ball who helped me with the challenging job of hanging the artwork. I am very pleased with the look of the exhibit. Thank you again Mary Fran and Nancy!! and thanks to Claire Hatch of the MAC for helping with sign ins and making the cards.
>
>> We will have musical entertainment provided by George Ainley and friends.
>>
>> Hope to see everyone at the opening.
>>
>> Rob
The Details:
Miller Arts Center
Show dates: June 27- August 10 2007
Address: 9 Elm Hill
Springfield, Vermont
Phone: 802-885-2415
OPENING: Sunday, June 30 3-5 PM with refreshments and music!
Gallery Hours:
Wed. and Fri 11 AM 6 PM
Thurs: 11 AM-8 PM
Saturday 11 AM-5 PM
There is another opening that same day at the VAULT gallery, 68 Main St. in Springfield. They will have a silent auction from 5:30 to 7:15, and a live auction at 7:30. Call 802-885-7111 for details.
SEE YOU THERE!!
Cynthia Crawford
VWS President 2006-2007
cynthia.crawford@gmail.com
Thursday, June 21, 2007
VWS Newsletter 6-21-07
Greetings, Vermont Watercolor Society watercolorists!
SPRING MEETING
There are wonderful and promising things afoot in our Society. I will try to give you a brief overview of our Spring Meeting with more details to follow in a future newsletter.
We had an excellent presentation by our Vice President, Jan Olmstead, bringing us up to speed on the results of the VWS survey done earlier this year. Highlights of the results include:
1. A strong desire from the membership to have more social contact with each other by various means, the most commonly suggested being regional gatherings of some sort.
2. Members are quite happy with our shows and the opportunities they bring to all of us. It is one of the main reasons for joining.
3. There was some discussion about the question of volunteering for office and/or other functions/opportunities within the Society. This brought up further questions about job definitions, time and distances issues. Clearly people are willing to help out, but need some structure to work with.
We also saw a very interesting slide show of current works from the American Watercolor Society compliments of Rob O’Brien, who is a member. There were paint samples donated by M. Graham to try- these paints (watercolor and gouache) are made with honey and have an interesting texture. Some people brought painted squares and some made them with the sample paints, which we put together into a little mosaic.
We had a lot of new members at the Spring Meeting. It was wonderful to meet you all, as well as enjoy old friends. Several people joined right after the meeting!
Please extend a big welcome to:
Nancy Ball from Tinmouth, Vt.
Peter/Paedra Bramhall from Bridgewater Vt.
Ann Clark from Mendon, Vt.
Isobel Cochran from Hanover, N.H.
Chase Delaney from Sharon, Vt.
Sarah Drown from Georgia Ctr. Vt.
Sandra Ershow from Waterbury, Vt.
Sue Houchens from Jericho, Vt.
Louise Pfaelzer from Morrisville, Vt.
Ann Semprebon from Hanover, N.H.
All were at the meeting. In addition, a new member just signed up:
Catherine Finnegan from Quechee, Vt.
Our membership has grown to about 128 members!
After the presentation we divided up into 6 discussion groups to address various issues generated from the answers to the survey. Each group then gave excellent reports on their findings, and it was especially noteworthy that most people found this process very satisfactory. It gave everyone an opportunity to meet other members and have a meaningful and productive dialogue. And it helped people to feel more like participants in the doings of VWS.
As a result of this process, the Board and some of the more active Committee members met this past Monday evening to come up with a plan of action and a vision which we hope will set up the Society for long-term success. A small group of us will be meeting regularly to work out the details and make some revisions to the structure of the Board in particular, as it is quite clear that the election and volunteer process has been quite unstable at times and this has created some problems such as:
1. Burned-out/overworked leadership
2. A certain apprehension about voulunteering, because….. well, see above!
We hope to change that in very significant ways. Just to give you a hint-we will try to make volunteer jobs be well-defined, time limited and well-suited to your skills and social needs. We hope to have more workshops and social events in the future. The leadership workload will be better distributed and manageable. Communications will improve, both formally (via the newsletters) and informally via networking.
And, of course, our shows are blossoming into 2009!
With that in mind, here’s a reminder about our upcoming open (un-juried) show:
UPCOMING SHOW:
Bring ONE well-framed work to the Miller Art Center in Springfield, Vermont, on Saturday June 23, 2007, between the hours of 12 noon to 5 PM. PLEASE NOTE A SLIGHT TIME CHANGE IN DELIVERY HOURS. Formerly it was 11AM, but there will be a parade in town that day, and you will not be able to get through to the gallery until 12 PM.
Details: Framing-high quality wood frames with white or off-white mats. Use proper hanging wire- NO hooks.
Labels: name, address phone, title and price please!
Show dates: June 27- August 10 2007
Address: 9 Elm Hill
Phone: 802-885-2415
OPENING: Sunday, June 30 3-5 PM with refreshments and music!
Gallery Hours:
Wed. and Fri 11 AM 6 PM
Thurs: 11 AM-8 PM
Saturday 11 AM-5 PM
There is another opening that same day at the VAULT gallery, 68 Main St. in Springfield. They will have a silent auction from 5:30 to 7:15, and a live auction at 7:30. Call 802-885-7111 for details.
VWS CALENDAR:
SHOWS:
Miller Arts Center open show, Springfield, Vt. June 27- August 10. Delivery June 23 12-5 PM
Opening June 30 3-5 PM
Artisan’s Gallery- juried and open show, Waitsfield Vt.: August 3- Sept. 9. Delivery July 29 & 30, 10:30 AM to 5 PM. Opening August 11, 4-7 PM
Reed Gallery, Chester, Vermont open show- opens Sept. 12
Southern Vermont Fine Arts Center, Manchester, Vermont juried show in December
WORKSHOPS:
John Lynch one day workshop, Queechee, Vt . Sponsored by Pegasus Gallery. Sunday August 12 from 11 AM to 4 Pm. Cost $30.00. Limit 15 people. Contact Sheryl Trainor if you are interested: strai6098@aol.com 802-296-7693 (see below for a description of John Lynch’s style. Etc. under Annette Compton’s announcement).
John will also have a show at the Pegasus Gallery Aug. 10- Sept. 3.
NEW!!! Our own Rob O’Brien will give a fall workshop as follows:
Robert O’Brien VWS will conduct a one day workshop at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Woodstock Vt. Oct 27th 2007 from 9:30 am to 4 pm.
The course will focus on landscape painting with a focus on painting the colors of autumn. General watercolor techniques will be reviewed with an emphasis on values and composition. There will be a demonstration by the instructor to start with class painting to follow. A critique will be held at the end of class. Students are encouraged to provide their own photographs for reference material. A materials list will be furnished upon request.
The cost of the workshop is $65 for members, $70 for non-members.
OTHER NEWS AND WORKSHOPS:
HELEN DAY ART CENTER-Stowe, Vt. :
Members Annelein Beuchencamp and Lisa Beach are giving classes and workshops- go here for info:
http://www.helenday.com/classes.HTM
SOUTHERN VERMONT ART CENTER, Manchester Vermont;
VWS Member Rob O’Brien is teaching here as well as many other well-known artists:
http://www.svac.org/workshops/obrien_robert.html
From Annette Compton:
JOHN LYNCH RETURNS!
John approaches watercolor differently: in thick, joyous
blobs of color. Join him on location for his third summer—
• Watercolor in Woodstock
August 1 through 5, 2007
Wednesday evening at 6:00 pm
4 days 9 am - 4 pm, with an hour lunch break
Monday Critique 9 am - 12 noon
$390.00 per person
Enjoy Vermont during our beautiful summer while studying with this effervescent and talented artist from London. We go to many local gardens and farms to enjoy painting on site. John says, “This watercolor workshop on location in beautiful Woodstock, Vermont will have a strong focus on shadow and light and will favour an impressionistic approach towards painting. Those attending will be encouraged to find their own individual style and spirit, and to create their own reality from the world they see around them. Techniques in colour theory should not be forgotten, but should also not get in the way of risk-taking and experimentation with the medium. Mark making, splash effects, colour bleeding and unconventional colour usage including gouache and white paint will be covered in each of the four painting days on location. This is the workshop for painters who want to create vibrant watercolors and works of art that transcend the everyday and release their spirits through painting.” You’ll enjoy John’s relaxed approach as have many others. This is his third summer teaching for Compton ART.
A maximum of 12 people will be at the workshop each day. There is a possibility that we will take people on a daily basis unless the workshop fills. As the workshop gets closer, we'll post the materials list here on the website.
HEINEBERG SENIOR CENTER
It is with great pleasure that the Burlington, Vermont, Heineberg Senior and
Community Center announces the opening of IMAGERY, our exciting new program
for artists and poets. Our first artist-and-poet-of-the-month, beginning
Friday, September 7, 2007 at 7:00 p.m., in the HSCC Gallery at 14 Heineberg
Road, Burlington, will be a very talented husband and wife team.
Victoria Shalvah Herzberg came to Vermont from Houston,Texas. She was
selected to attend Vermont Artist's Week at Vermont Studio Center in 2005.
Victoria joined Two Rivers Print Making Studio that same year. Two of her
paintings were selected for postcard announcements of Vermont Watercolor
Society exhibit openings, and in 2006, she became a signature member of VWS.
Victoria's work has been shown in many local venues as well as state-wide
with VWS.
Don Herzberg was born in Los Angeles and raised in Houston, Texas. He
received his MD in 1968 from Washington University School of Medicine in St.
Louis. While practicing medicine in the early 90's he began studying
poetry, and eventually came here to Burlington College to study with Dana
Levin. In February 2002, Don was a resident at Vermont Studio Center and
that fall entered the New England College Creative Writing Program in
Poetry, receiving his MFA in 2004. He has published poems in the "Northern
New England Review", the "Alembic" and, in collaboration with his wife,
published a collection entitled, "Our Land: Prints and Poems".
We happily invite all of you organization presidents, and your members to
mark your calenders and join us in this celebration of art and poetry. In
the meantime, go to hscenter@verizon.net for a copy of our IMAGERY Proposal, follow
the instructions, and be a part of this breakthrough adventure.
Thanks to all of you for helping get IMAGERY started,
Regina Murray
Brault
NOTE: This is an invitation to submit your work for future pairings with poets as well as to attend this event. Congratulations, Vickie and Don. They responded to Regina’s initial invitation to VWS members.
CALL FOR ENTRIES: Peter Jeziorski has alerted us to a juried show at the Hunter Gallery in Grafton, Vt. (where he is currently showing). Entries are due July 13. Go here for information:
http://www.hunterartworks.com/exhibition/callforentries2007.html
Please remember that this newsletter is posted on the Vermont Watercolor Society website under “this Just In. Please bookmark the site- you can refer back to archived newsletters from March 2006.
www.vermontwatercolorsociety.com
Submitted by Cynthia Crawford
VWS president 2006-2007
SPRING MEETING
There are wonderful and promising things afoot in our Society. I will try to give you a brief overview of our Spring Meeting with more details to follow in a future newsletter.
We had an excellent presentation by our Vice President, Jan Olmstead, bringing us up to speed on the results of the VWS survey done earlier this year. Highlights of the results include:
1. A strong desire from the membership to have more social contact with each other by various means, the most commonly suggested being regional gatherings of some sort.
2. Members are quite happy with our shows and the opportunities they bring to all of us. It is one of the main reasons for joining.
3. There was some discussion about the question of volunteering for office and/or other functions/opportunities within the Society. This brought up further questions about job definitions, time and distances issues. Clearly people are willing to help out, but need some structure to work with.
We also saw a very interesting slide show of current works from the American Watercolor Society compliments of Rob O’Brien, who is a member. There were paint samples donated by M. Graham to try- these paints (watercolor and gouache) are made with honey and have an interesting texture. Some people brought painted squares and some made them with the sample paints, which we put together into a little mosaic.
We had a lot of new members at the Spring Meeting. It was wonderful to meet you all, as well as enjoy old friends. Several people joined right after the meeting!
Please extend a big welcome to:
Nancy Ball from Tinmouth, Vt.
Peter/Paedra Bramhall from Bridgewater Vt.
Ann Clark from Mendon, Vt.
Isobel Cochran from Hanover, N.H.
Chase Delaney from Sharon, Vt.
Sarah Drown from Georgia Ctr. Vt.
Sandra Ershow from Waterbury, Vt.
Sue Houchens from Jericho, Vt.
Louise Pfaelzer from Morrisville, Vt.
Ann Semprebon from Hanover, N.H.
All were at the meeting. In addition, a new member just signed up:
Catherine Finnegan from Quechee, Vt.
Our membership has grown to about 128 members!
After the presentation we divided up into 6 discussion groups to address various issues generated from the answers to the survey. Each group then gave excellent reports on their findings, and it was especially noteworthy that most people found this process very satisfactory. It gave everyone an opportunity to meet other members and have a meaningful and productive dialogue. And it helped people to feel more like participants in the doings of VWS.
As a result of this process, the Board and some of the more active Committee members met this past Monday evening to come up with a plan of action and a vision which we hope will set up the Society for long-term success. A small group of us will be meeting regularly to work out the details and make some revisions to the structure of the Board in particular, as it is quite clear that the election and volunteer process has been quite unstable at times and this has created some problems such as:
1. Burned-out/overworked leadership
2. A certain apprehension about voulunteering, because….. well, see above!
We hope to change that in very significant ways. Just to give you a hint-we will try to make volunteer jobs be well-defined, time limited and well-suited to your skills and social needs. We hope to have more workshops and social events in the future. The leadership workload will be better distributed and manageable. Communications will improve, both formally (via the newsletters) and informally via networking.
And, of course, our shows are blossoming into 2009!
With that in mind, here’s a reminder about our upcoming open (un-juried) show:
UPCOMING SHOW:
Bring ONE well-framed work to the Miller Art Center in Springfield, Vermont, on Saturday June 23, 2007, between the hours of 12 noon to 5 PM. PLEASE NOTE A SLIGHT TIME CHANGE IN DELIVERY HOURS. Formerly it was 11AM, but there will be a parade in town that day, and you will not be able to get through to the gallery until 12 PM.
Details: Framing-high quality wood frames with white or off-white mats. Use proper hanging wire- NO hooks.
Labels: name, address phone, title and price please!
Show dates: June 27- August 10 2007
Address: 9 Elm Hill
Phone: 802-885-2415
OPENING: Sunday, June 30 3-5 PM with refreshments and music!
Gallery Hours:
Wed. and Fri 11 AM 6 PM
Thurs: 11 AM-8 PM
Saturday 11 AM-5 PM
There is another opening that same day at the VAULT gallery, 68 Main St. in Springfield. They will have a silent auction from 5:30 to 7:15, and a live auction at 7:30. Call 802-885-7111 for details.
VWS CALENDAR:
SHOWS:
Miller Arts Center open show, Springfield, Vt. June 27- August 10. Delivery June 23 12-5 PM
Opening June 30 3-5 PM
Artisan’s Gallery- juried and open show, Waitsfield Vt.: August 3- Sept. 9. Delivery July 29 & 30, 10:30 AM to 5 PM. Opening August 11, 4-7 PM
Reed Gallery, Chester, Vermont open show- opens Sept. 12
Southern Vermont Fine Arts Center, Manchester, Vermont juried show in December
WORKSHOPS:
John Lynch one day workshop, Queechee, Vt . Sponsored by Pegasus Gallery. Sunday August 12 from 11 AM to 4 Pm. Cost $30.00. Limit 15 people. Contact Sheryl Trainor if you are interested: strai6098@aol.com 802-296-7693 (see below for a description of John Lynch’s style. Etc. under Annette Compton’s announcement).
John will also have a show at the Pegasus Gallery Aug. 10- Sept. 3.
NEW!!! Our own Rob O’Brien will give a fall workshop as follows:
Robert O’Brien VWS will conduct a one day workshop at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Woodstock Vt. Oct 27th 2007 from 9:30 am to 4 pm.
The course will focus on landscape painting with a focus on painting the colors of autumn. General watercolor techniques will be reviewed with an emphasis on values and composition. There will be a demonstration by the instructor to start with class painting to follow. A critique will be held at the end of class. Students are encouraged to provide their own photographs for reference material. A materials list will be furnished upon request.
The cost of the workshop is $65 for members, $70 for non-members.
OTHER NEWS AND WORKSHOPS:
HELEN DAY ART CENTER-Stowe, Vt. :
Members Annelein Beuchencamp and Lisa Beach are giving classes and workshops- go here for info:
http://www.helenday.com/classes.HTM
SOUTHERN VERMONT ART CENTER, Manchester Vermont;
VWS Member Rob O’Brien is teaching here as well as many other well-known artists:
http://www.svac.org/workshops/obrien_robert.html
From Annette Compton:
JOHN LYNCH RETURNS!
John approaches watercolor differently: in thick, joyous
blobs of color. Join him on location for his third summer—
• Watercolor in Woodstock
August 1 through 5, 2007
Wednesday evening at 6:00 pm
4 days 9 am - 4 pm, with an hour lunch break
Monday Critique 9 am - 12 noon
$390.00 per person
Enjoy Vermont during our beautiful summer while studying with this effervescent and talented artist from London. We go to many local gardens and farms to enjoy painting on site. John says, “This watercolor workshop on location in beautiful Woodstock, Vermont will have a strong focus on shadow and light and will favour an impressionistic approach towards painting. Those attending will be encouraged to find their own individual style and spirit, and to create their own reality from the world they see around them. Techniques in colour theory should not be forgotten, but should also not get in the way of risk-taking and experimentation with the medium. Mark making, splash effects, colour bleeding and unconventional colour usage including gouache and white paint will be covered in each of the four painting days on location. This is the workshop for painters who want to create vibrant watercolors and works of art that transcend the everyday and release their spirits through painting.” You’ll enjoy John’s relaxed approach as have many others. This is his third summer teaching for Compton ART.
A maximum of 12 people will be at the workshop each day. There is a possibility that we will take people on a daily basis unless the workshop fills. As the workshop gets closer, we'll post the materials list here on the website.
HEINEBERG SENIOR CENTER
It is with great pleasure that the Burlington, Vermont, Heineberg Senior and
Community Center announces the opening of IMAGERY, our exciting new program
for artists and poets. Our first artist-and-poet-of-the-month, beginning
Friday, September 7, 2007 at 7:00 p.m., in the HSCC Gallery at 14 Heineberg
Road, Burlington, will be a very talented husband and wife team.
Victoria Shalvah Herzberg came to Vermont from Houston,Texas. She was
selected to attend Vermont Artist's Week at Vermont Studio Center in 2005.
Victoria joined Two Rivers Print Making Studio that same year. Two of her
paintings were selected for postcard announcements of Vermont Watercolor
Society exhibit openings, and in 2006, she became a signature member of VWS.
Victoria's work has been shown in many local venues as well as state-wide
with VWS.
Don Herzberg was born in Los Angeles and raised in Houston, Texas. He
received his MD in 1968 from Washington University School of Medicine in St.
Louis. While practicing medicine in the early 90's he began studying
poetry, and eventually came here to Burlington College to study with Dana
Levin. In February 2002, Don was a resident at Vermont Studio Center and
that fall entered the New England College Creative Writing Program in
Poetry, receiving his MFA in 2004. He has published poems in the "Northern
New England Review", the "Alembic" and, in collaboration with his wife,
published a collection entitled, "Our Land: Prints and Poems".
We happily invite all of you organization presidents, and your members to
mark your calenders and join us in this celebration of art and poetry. In
the meantime, go to hscenter@verizon.net for a copy of our IMAGERY Proposal, follow
the instructions, and be a part of this breakthrough adventure.
Thanks to all of you for helping get IMAGERY started,
Regina Murray
Brault
NOTE: This is an invitation to submit your work for future pairings with poets as well as to attend this event. Congratulations, Vickie and Don. They responded to Regina’s initial invitation to VWS members.
CALL FOR ENTRIES: Peter Jeziorski has alerted us to a juried show at the Hunter Gallery in Grafton, Vt. (where he is currently showing). Entries are due July 13. Go here for information:
http://www.hunterartworks.com/exhibition/callforentries2007.html
Please remember that this newsletter is posted on the Vermont Watercolor Society website under “this Just In. Please bookmark the site- you can refer back to archived newsletters from March 2006.
www.vermontwatercolorsociety.com
Submitted by Cynthia Crawford
VWS president 2006-2007