Greetings of the New Year to all!!
I hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful snow and converting it to stunning paintings (I know you can), for our upcoming shows. We have a busy winter/spring schedule with our first show coming up in just 2 weeks!!
DUES: If you haven’t sent in your dues for 2008, you are now delinquent. You cannot participate in shows unless your dues are paid BEFORE the drop-off times. Grace period extends till March 31, after which your membership becomes “inactive”. That status can be remedied by paying anytime, but an “inactive” member loses signature status if you remain inactive for 1 year, and you must start the process over to regain it. Note: New members are active as soon as they join and pay their dues, any time of the year.
Here’s the Show Schedule and information:
CLAREMONT OPERA HOUSE SHOW:
SHOW DATES: JANUARY 18- FEBRUARY 23
DELIVERY: TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 10 AM-1 PM
QUALIFICATIONS: OPEN SHOW (NON-JURIED)
REQUIREMENTS: ONE PAINTING PER MEMBER, WHITE OR NEUTRAL MATS, WOODEN FRAMES, PROPERLY WIRED FOR HANGING (NO SAW-TOOTH HANGERS!)
OPENING RECEPTION: JANUARY 18, 5 PM- 7 PM.
Get directions here: http://www.claremontoperahouse.com/
SPECIAL NOTE- GREAT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY:
ROB O’BRIEN AND DIANE LIGGETT WILL BE HANGING THIS SHOW ON JANUARY 15. THEY COULD USE 1 OR 2 PEOPLE TO HELP WITH THE HANGING. PLEASE CONTACT ROB O’BRIEN IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELP:
RJOARTIST@YAHOO.COM 802-263-9394
AVA GALLERY SHOW:
SHOW DATES: OPENS FEBRUARY 22
DELIVERY: TO BE DETERMINED- EXPECT TO HAVE YOUR WORK READY BY FEBRUARY 18.
QUALIFICATION: VWS SIGNATURE MEMBERS ONLY. 2 ENTRIES EACH
REQUIREMENTS: QUALITY WOODEN FRAMES, WHITE OR NEUTRAL MATS, NO SIZE LIMITATION. PROPER HANGING WIRE.
OPENING RECEPTION: FEB 29, 5-7 PM
More information forthcoming.
NOTE: Decisions about shows such as the type (open, juried, special, signature members, etc.) are generally made by the Galleries, not the VWS Board of Directors. We inquire about a venue, show them our work via your slides and web pages, tell them who we are and what we do, and the galleries state their terms. Sometimes they will want to jury a show but not a postcard, for instance. There are many variations on this theme. I am just skimming the surface of this process to give everyone some idea of how it works. You can find out more if you wish, by volunteering to serve of the Exhibition Committee, chaired by Rob O’Brien.
There is another reason I am telling you this now- you will notice that our shows this year are mostly in Southern Vermont and New Hampshire so far. We have been trying very hard to find a venue “up North”, but as yet, no luck. It just happens that for the past few years, our most active show-seekers have all lived in the Southern or Central part of Vermont and New Hampshire. Please contact Rob if you think you know of a gallery that would like to host a show in, say, the Burlington area, or for that matter, near where you live. We can’t diversify without your help. It really matters when a person who inquires about a show is already known to that gallery or the gallery has heard of VWS! (Exit soapbox).
I look forward to seeing everyone at our 2 upcoming shows- they are both excellent locations and exciting venues. And there are more to come!
Stay Tuned.
Posted by Cynthia Crawford
VWS President 2004-2007
cynthia.crawford@gmail.com
Wednesday, January 02, 2008
Monday, December 03, 2007
VWS Newsletter 12-3-07
Welcome to Winter- I hope you are all either enjoying the snow or staying snug at home, pain brush in hand. We’re in for an exciting year, with a busy show schedule, warming right up.
First, though, a reminder: Pick-up for the Southern Vermont show is tomorrow, (Tuesday) Dec. 4 between 12 and 3 PM. Rob O’Brien will be there to take down the show and help get your paintings together. Hopefully everyone has a car pool arrangement for this pick-up. Please don’t keep Rob there waiting for you to show up.
SHOWS:
Our first show of the year will be at the Claremont Opera house, in Claremont, N.H. This is an OPEN (non-juried) show- bring ONE painting, no larger than 42” on one side, well framed in wood, and white or neutral matting. Use hanging wire- no saw-tooth hangers, please.
Delivery for Claremont is January 15 from 10 AM to 1 PM.
Opening reception is January 18 in the evening (no times yet).
The show runs from Jan. 18- Feb. 25- a Monday, which is also pick-up day.
The Claremont Opera House has a gorgeous atrium for our show with excellent lighting, and a good clientele. It should be just lovely. They only take a 20% commission on sales. Diane Miller-Liggett will be our show coordinator, with Rob O’Brien assisting.
Get directions here: http://www.claremontoperahouse.com/
Our next show, right on the heels of Claremont, is at the AVA Gallery in Lebanon, N.H. This was an opportunity that came up rather quickly, and we decided to go with it even though it’s in the same area, geographically. (W WILL have shows in other parts of the state/area later in the year. )
This is a show with a difference. It is for Signature members only- a bit of a reward for those of you who have worked hard to get your signature membership. Each Signature member can bring 2 watercolors- use your best quality frames and mats (white or off-white). Our own Judy Laliberte will have a concurrent solo show there (congratulations, Judy!), as will Larry Howard, a venerable local watercolorist and teacher, so this will be a big watercolor event.
Ava has just done extensive renovations on their multi-purpose building, once a Carter’s clothing factory, and it is also a wonderful venue, and a well-known one in the area and beyond.
Show Dates are Feb. 22-March 22. More details later.
AVA Gallery site: http://www.avagallery.org/
We will have a spring show at the Red Roof Gallery in Enfield, N.H., a summer show at the Chaffee Art Center in Rutland, Vermont, , then hopefully something at a gallery in the Burlington area in the fall, and our annual fall/winter show at the Southern Vermont Arts Center in Manchester, Vermont in Nov.-Dec.
OTHER MATTERS: As most of you have discovered, I sent out an email query to see how the mailing list is working, as we have had several problems with spam filters etc. It is virtually impossible to catch all the mis-firings that occur, but I am hoping that by sending this newsletter via gmail, it will reach the maximum number of members. Thank you all for replying to my query, and I apologize to those of you who got 2 of the same message. That wasn’t supposed to happen, and hopefully you’ll get only one of these, but if you get 2, kindly let me know. With your cooperation, we’ll do our best to get everyone on board. However, you would be well advised to check “this just In” on our web site every week or so, in case your spam filter has suddenly decided to eat your newsletter!
www.vermontwatercolorsociety.com
Submitted by Cynthia Crawford
First, though, a reminder: Pick-up for the Southern Vermont show is tomorrow, (Tuesday) Dec. 4 between 12 and 3 PM. Rob O’Brien will be there to take down the show and help get your paintings together. Hopefully everyone has a car pool arrangement for this pick-up. Please don’t keep Rob there waiting for you to show up.
SHOWS:
Our first show of the year will be at the Claremont Opera house, in Claremont, N.H. This is an OPEN (non-juried) show- bring ONE painting, no larger than 42” on one side, well framed in wood, and white or neutral matting. Use hanging wire- no saw-tooth hangers, please.
Delivery for Claremont is January 15 from 10 AM to 1 PM.
Opening reception is January 18 in the evening (no times yet).
The show runs from Jan. 18- Feb. 25- a Monday, which is also pick-up day.
The Claremont Opera House has a gorgeous atrium for our show with excellent lighting, and a good clientele. It should be just lovely. They only take a 20% commission on sales. Diane Miller-Liggett will be our show coordinator, with Rob O’Brien assisting.
Get directions here: http://www.claremontoperahouse.com/
Our next show, right on the heels of Claremont, is at the AVA Gallery in Lebanon, N.H. This was an opportunity that came up rather quickly, and we decided to go with it even though it’s in the same area, geographically. (W WILL have shows in other parts of the state/area later in the year. )
This is a show with a difference. It is for Signature members only- a bit of a reward for those of you who have worked hard to get your signature membership. Each Signature member can bring 2 watercolors- use your best quality frames and mats (white or off-white). Our own Judy Laliberte will have a concurrent solo show there (congratulations, Judy!), as will Larry Howard, a venerable local watercolorist and teacher, so this will be a big watercolor event.
Ava has just done extensive renovations on their multi-purpose building, once a Carter’s clothing factory, and it is also a wonderful venue, and a well-known one in the area and beyond.
Show Dates are Feb. 22-March 22. More details later.
AVA Gallery site: http://www.avagallery.org/
We will have a spring show at the Red Roof Gallery in Enfield, N.H., a summer show at the Chaffee Art Center in Rutland, Vermont, , then hopefully something at a gallery in the Burlington area in the fall, and our annual fall/winter show at the Southern Vermont Arts Center in Manchester, Vermont in Nov.-Dec.
OTHER MATTERS: As most of you have discovered, I sent out an email query to see how the mailing list is working, as we have had several problems with spam filters etc. It is virtually impossible to catch all the mis-firings that occur, but I am hoping that by sending this newsletter via gmail, it will reach the maximum number of members. Thank you all for replying to my query, and I apologize to those of you who got 2 of the same message. That wasn’t supposed to happen, and hopefully you’ll get only one of these, but if you get 2, kindly let me know. With your cooperation, we’ll do our best to get everyone on board. However, you would be well advised to check “this just In” on our web site every week or so, in case your spam filter has suddenly decided to eat your newsletter!
www.vermontwatercolorsociety.com
Submitted by Cynthia Crawford
Monday, November 26, 2007
VWS Annual Meeting Results and Announcements
Greetings VWS Community !
You are perhaps wondering what happened at the Annual Meeting if you didn’t attend. Well, this will be a brief report for now- perhaps some of those who attended would like to make some comments to pass along later. This is my perspective:
We were greeted by a warm and inviting staff, had an excellent meal and enjoyed a beautiful environment at the Middlebury Inn in Middlebury, Vt. I feel particularly gratified that those in attendance were willing and thoughtful participants in making history for VWS. The by-laws were amended to include four new board positions, and we now have a code of ethics incorporated into the by-law language. The important things for you all to know right now are these:
Elections:
President: Cynthia Crawford- Norwich. Vt.
Vice president: Jan Olmstead – Bondville, Vt.
Secretary: Adrienne Fisk- Norwich, Vt.
Treasurer: Everett Webber- W. Lebanon, N.H.
New Positions:
Director of Exhibitions: Rob O’Brien- Perkinsville, Vt.
Director of Programs and Events: Annelein Beukenkamp- Burlington, Vt.
Director of Volunteers: Karen Casper- S. Burlington, Vt.
Director of Publicity: Diane Bell- Weston. Vt.
Karen Casper and Diane Bell volunteered from the floor at the meeting- this was wholly unexpected and wonderfully welcome. Thank-you ALL for making up an exciting new leadership. We are a diverse group, geographically quite well distributed, and ready to launch this Society into uncharted waters !
New Signature Members:
Suzanne Clark
Isobel Cochran
Larry Coffin
Lois Macuga
Jan Olmstead
Barbara Tampasis
We are now about 134 members with 27 new members in 2007 and 3 new members so far for 2008.
Reminders and other important info from the new by-laws:
Dues are (still) $35.00 a year, due by Dec. 31. You will not be able to participate in shows if your dues are not paid. If you are a signature member and do not pay your dues for a year, your Signature membership is terminated and if you re-join you will have to go through the Signature membership process again.
Send you $35.00 checks NOW to:
Everett Webber
5 Longwood Lane
West Lebanon, N.H. 03784
More about the meeting later.
SHOWS 2008:
CALL FOR ENTRIES: We have not had much response yet to a call for an image of a painting that you would like to enter in the 2008 Southern Vermont Art Center Show in Dec. 2008. This entry will be used on the post card for that prestigious event. Send a high resolution (300 dpi, approx. 4”x 5” ) on a CD to:
Rob O’Brien
2811 Weathersfield Rd.
Perkinsville, Vt. 05151
DEADLINE: (yikes!!) This Friday, NOVEMBER 30. Do it NOW!
NEW SHOW coming up soonish:
Claremont Opera House Open Show, Claremont, N.H. , Jan. 18 to Feb. 25. Details to follow shortly.
Thanks to Diane Miller-Liggett of Cornish, N.H. for finding this one for us. She will also be the show coordinator.
That’s it for now from your once and future happy VWS President.
Cynthia Crawford VWS President 2005-2008
cynthia.crawford@gmail.com
You are perhaps wondering what happened at the Annual Meeting if you didn’t attend. Well, this will be a brief report for now- perhaps some of those who attended would like to make some comments to pass along later. This is my perspective:
We were greeted by a warm and inviting staff, had an excellent meal and enjoyed a beautiful environment at the Middlebury Inn in Middlebury, Vt. I feel particularly gratified that those in attendance were willing and thoughtful participants in making history for VWS. The by-laws were amended to include four new board positions, and we now have a code of ethics incorporated into the by-law language. The important things for you all to know right now are these:
Elections:
President: Cynthia Crawford- Norwich. Vt.
Vice president: Jan Olmstead – Bondville, Vt.
Secretary: Adrienne Fisk- Norwich, Vt.
Treasurer: Everett Webber- W. Lebanon, N.H.
New Positions:
Director of Exhibitions: Rob O’Brien- Perkinsville, Vt.
Director of Programs and Events: Annelein Beukenkamp- Burlington, Vt.
Director of Volunteers: Karen Casper- S. Burlington, Vt.
Director of Publicity: Diane Bell- Weston. Vt.
Karen Casper and Diane Bell volunteered from the floor at the meeting- this was wholly unexpected and wonderfully welcome. Thank-you ALL for making up an exciting new leadership. We are a diverse group, geographically quite well distributed, and ready to launch this Society into uncharted waters !
New Signature Members:
Suzanne Clark
Isobel Cochran
Larry Coffin
Lois Macuga
Jan Olmstead
Barbara Tampasis
We are now about 134 members with 27 new members in 2007 and 3 new members so far for 2008.
Reminders and other important info from the new by-laws:
Dues are (still) $35.00 a year, due by Dec. 31. You will not be able to participate in shows if your dues are not paid. If you are a signature member and do not pay your dues for a year, your Signature membership is terminated and if you re-join you will have to go through the Signature membership process again.
Send you $35.00 checks NOW to:
Everett Webber
5 Longwood Lane
West Lebanon, N.H. 03784
More about the meeting later.
SHOWS 2008:
CALL FOR ENTRIES: We have not had much response yet to a call for an image of a painting that you would like to enter in the 2008 Southern Vermont Art Center Show in Dec. 2008. This entry will be used on the post card for that prestigious event. Send a high resolution (300 dpi, approx. 4”x 5” ) on a CD to:
Rob O’Brien
2811 Weathersfield Rd.
Perkinsville, Vt. 05151
DEADLINE: (yikes!!) This Friday, NOVEMBER 30. Do it NOW!
NEW SHOW coming up soonish:
Claremont Opera House Open Show, Claremont, N.H. , Jan. 18 to Feb. 25. Details to follow shortly.
Thanks to Diane Miller-Liggett of Cornish, N.H. for finding this one for us. She will also be the show coordinator.
That’s it for now from your once and future happy VWS President.
Cynthia Crawford VWS President 2005-2008
cynthia.crawford@gmail.com
Saturday, November 03, 2007
VWS NEWS 11_4_07
My apologies to you all- this newsletter contained some omissions and needs some important corrections, marked in red below. Also, the attachment didn’t seem to work, so you can instead refer to the web site marled in red or bold below. You may have to click on the image to enlarge it. Sorry- best I can do for now. Note: Your mail reader may not show either red or bold. If so, just look for "Correction.")
Hello all,
We’re winding up the Vermont Watercolor Society year with a great show at Southern Vermont Arts Center, and our Annual Meeting is coming right up. I hope to see a good attendance at both. This year’s Annual meeting will be very special with many by-law revisions to consider. And it should be a very enjoyable one as well. Along those lines, I have been thinking about what great resources we have amongst ourselves. Case in point- our own Rob O’Brien gave an excellent workshop this past Saturday in Woodstock. I think we had an attendance of 12- one person traveled 3 hours to attend! Rob did a beautiful demo for the first half, and then we made our own attempts at a fall landscape (or other subjects of our choosing) in the afternoon. I’ve gotten very positive feedback from several participants, and I certainly enjoyed this event greatly myself. Rob is a gifted artist and a wonderful teacher. Next year we hope to sponsor more workshops throughout the state. Any suggestions would be most welcome, especially if you want something to happen near where you live and know of a possible leader.,. either one of our members or someone from “outside”.
And, we have many more members capable of similar adventures. Annelein Beukenkamp will be doing a Demo/lesson on negative painting (in a very positive way…!), at the Annual Meeting. I know she has also gotten rave reviews for her work and her teaching. In addition, we will have a representative from Boutilier’s Art Shop in Burlington, who will bring various watercolor-related items for your perusal.
Further thoughts about the Annual Meeting…I feel quite confident we will have a good experience at the Middlebury Inn. There will be ample space and I’ve heard the food is excellent. Hopefully, our business will be conducted in a timely fashion. We have candidates already for the following offices:
President: Cindy Crawford
Vice President: Jan Olmstead
Treasurer: Everett Webber
Recording Secretary: Adrienne Fisk
In addition, if the membership approves the changes in the by-laws allowing for an expanded board, we have volunteers for:
Director of Exhibits: Rob O’Brien
Director of Education and Events: Annelein Beukenkamp
And we have a few other possible candidates for the other positions not yet confirmed.
A Reminder: These people have volunteered to run for office, but ANY member can also volunteer to run for the same or different positions. You can do this by writing to me in advance or you can be nominated (or nominate yourself) from the floor at the meeting.
BOTTOM LINE: We need a quorum to pass by-laws and hold elections, or there will be no VWS! I’m not really worried, but I think a good turn-out would honor all the hard work of this great team of leaders. If you are hesitant about the long drive, here is a list of members and contacts. Consider car-pooling, inviting a new member or potential member , family member or friend. (Exit soapbox).
Note: No member list is included on this web version to protect the privacy of VWS Members
And, finally, looking forward to next year- We are again invited to have a show at the Southern Vermont Arts Center from Nov. 1 through Dec. 2nd, 2008. Since they plan their catalog a year in advance, we will need a postcard image by December 10. CORRECTION: Deadline is November 30, 2007. The Details:
CALL FOR ENTRIES:
Send your submissions on a CD for the postcard to :
Rob O’Brien
2811 Weathersfield Rd.
Perkinsville, Vt. 05151
Include:
Title of the painting
Atist’s name, address, phone, and email
Size and price of the painting
Be sure to send a high-quality JPG or Tiff. 300 DPI is standard printing resolution, image size approx. 4” x 5” or 5” x 6”. Do not include the frame if you are taking a digital photograph of your work. If this is all “Geek” to you, go to a professional photo shop or printer to have your painting scanned or photographed, and ask for a CD with the above specifications.
If you want your CD returned, also send a SASE Envelope.
This must be in Rob’s hands by December 10, 2007. Correction: Nov. 30, 2007
Calendar Reminders:
Today-Dec. 31 Renewal/sign-up period for VWS annual Dues ($35.00 per person per year)
Saturday Nov. 3 2007: Southern Vermont Art Center opening reception 2-4 PM
Apologies to Suzanne Clark . Her painting, “Silken Repose” was omitted from the juried-in list for SVAC. It is now hanging in the show.
Sunday, Nov. 4: 3-5 PM or Saturday/Sunday Nov. 10 or 11th: 11 AM- 5 PM: PICK-UP-WEST RIVER GALLERY
Monday Nov. 12: Deadline for postmarked sign-ups for the Annual Meeting
Sunday Nov. 18: 11:30- 4 PM- Annual Meeting, Luncheon and Art Demo at the Middlebury Inn, Middlebury Vt.
Monday December 10 Correction: Friday, Nov. 30, 2007 : Postcard Entries for SVAC in hand to Rob O’Brien
Tuesday, Dec. 4 2007: Pick-up at SVAC between 12 and 3 PM
Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008. Happy New Year, and here’s to a wonderful upcoming VWS year as well !! May you all prosper, stay well, and paint to your heart’s content.
Submitted by Cynthia Crawford
VWS President 2006-2007
cynthia.crawford@gmail.com
Hello all,
We’re winding up the Vermont Watercolor Society year with a great show at Southern Vermont Arts Center, and our Annual Meeting is coming right up. I hope to see a good attendance at both. This year’s Annual meeting will be very special with many by-law revisions to consider. And it should be a very enjoyable one as well. Along those lines, I have been thinking about what great resources we have amongst ourselves. Case in point- our own Rob O’Brien gave an excellent workshop this past Saturday in Woodstock. I think we had an attendance of 12- one person traveled 3 hours to attend! Rob did a beautiful demo for the first half, and then we made our own attempts at a fall landscape (or other subjects of our choosing) in the afternoon. I’ve gotten very positive feedback from several participants, and I certainly enjoyed this event greatly myself. Rob is a gifted artist and a wonderful teacher. Next year we hope to sponsor more workshops throughout the state. Any suggestions would be most welcome, especially if you want something to happen near where you live and know of a possible leader.,. either one of our members or someone from “outside”.
And, we have many more members capable of similar adventures. Annelein Beukenkamp will be doing a Demo/lesson on negative painting (in a very positive way…!), at the Annual Meeting. I know she has also gotten rave reviews for her work and her teaching. In addition, we will have a representative from Boutilier’s Art Shop in Burlington, who will bring various watercolor-related items for your perusal.
Further thoughts about the Annual Meeting…I feel quite confident we will have a good experience at the Middlebury Inn. There will be ample space and I’ve heard the food is excellent. Hopefully, our business will be conducted in a timely fashion. We have candidates already for the following offices:
President: Cindy Crawford
Vice President: Jan Olmstead
Treasurer: Everett Webber
Recording Secretary: Adrienne Fisk
In addition, if the membership approves the changes in the by-laws allowing for an expanded board, we have volunteers for:
Director of Exhibits: Rob O’Brien
Director of Education and Events: Annelein Beukenkamp
And we have a few other possible candidates for the other positions not yet confirmed.
A Reminder: These people have volunteered to run for office, but ANY member can also volunteer to run for the same or different positions. You can do this by writing to me in advance or you can be nominated (or nominate yourself) from the floor at the meeting.
BOTTOM LINE: We need a quorum to pass by-laws and hold elections, or there will be no VWS! I’m not really worried, but I think a good turn-out would honor all the hard work of this great team of leaders. If you are hesitant about the long drive, here is a list of members and contacts. Consider car-pooling, inviting a new member or potential member , family member or friend. (Exit soapbox).
Note: No member list is included on this web version to protect the privacy of VWS Members
And, finally, looking forward to next year- We are again invited to have a show at the Southern Vermont Arts Center from Nov. 1 through Dec. 2nd, 2008. Since they plan their catalog a year in advance, we will need a postcard image by December 10. CORRECTION: Deadline is November 30, 2007. The Details:
CALL FOR ENTRIES:
Send your submissions on a CD for the postcard to :
Rob O’Brien
2811 Weathersfield Rd.
Perkinsville, Vt. 05151
Include:
Title of the painting
Atist’s name, address, phone, and email
Size and price of the painting
Be sure to send a high-quality JPG or Tiff. 300 DPI is standard printing resolution, image size approx. 4” x 5” or 5” x 6”. Do not include the frame if you are taking a digital photograph of your work. If this is all “Geek” to you, go to a professional photo shop or printer to have your painting scanned or photographed, and ask for a CD with the above specifications.
If you want your CD returned, also send a SASE Envelope.
This must be in Rob’s hands by December 10, 2007. Correction: Nov. 30, 2007
Calendar Reminders:
Today-Dec. 31 Renewal/sign-up period for VWS annual Dues ($35.00 per person per year)
Saturday Nov. 3 2007: Southern Vermont Art Center opening reception 2-4 PM
Apologies to Suzanne Clark . Her painting, “Silken Repose” was omitted from the juried-in list for SVAC. It is now hanging in the show.
Sunday, Nov. 4: 3-5 PM or Saturday/Sunday Nov. 10 or 11th: 11 AM- 5 PM: PICK-UP-WEST RIVER GALLERY
Monday Nov. 12: Deadline for postmarked sign-ups for the Annual Meeting
Sunday Nov. 18: 11:30- 4 PM- Annual Meeting, Luncheon and Art Demo at the Middlebury Inn, Middlebury Vt.
Monday December 10 Correction: Friday, Nov. 30, 2007 : Postcard Entries for SVAC in hand to Rob O’Brien
Tuesday, Dec. 4 2007: Pick-up at SVAC between 12 and 3 PM
Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008. Happy New Year, and here’s to a wonderful upcoming VWS year as well !! May you all prosper, stay well, and paint to your heart’s content.
Submitted by Cynthia Crawford
VWS President 2006-2007
cynthia.crawford@gmail.com
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
VWS NEWS 10-17-07
Greetings once again, VWS members
We had a large entry for the Southern Vermont Vermont Arts Center juried show. More than 60 works. Here are the results- because of the small space there, only 27 works were chosen amongst a fine selection. Congratulations to all, and many thanks to everyone who sent entries.
VWS SVAC Show results 2007
1. Nancy Ball, Nokomis, Fla… “On the Rocks” 22in x 28in $325
2. Judy Beany, Cornwall……… “Game Over” 9 ½ in x 12 7/8 in $350
3. Diane Bell, Weston…………. “Ribbon in Nature” 19in x 28in $350
4. Kathleen Berry Bergeron, Jericho……. “Kathy’s Stream” 20in x 24in $595
5. Annelein Beukenkamp, Burlington… “Iris Blue and Tulips, too” 22in x 15in $1100
6. Sean Callahan, Addison……. “Best Seat in the House” 26in x 26in $850
7. Karen Casper, South Burlington… “Rest for the Heavy Laden” 20in x 27in $755
8. Isobel Cochran, Hanover, NH ….. “Morning Sunshine” 28in x 22in $600
9. Cindy Crawford, Norwich….. “Crouch” 16in x 20in $425
10. Owen Hamilton, Hartford….. “Mosaic Mountain” 16in x 20in $550
11. Doris Ingram, Weston…… “Along the Lot” 17in x 21in $250
12. Valerie Johnson, Londonderry….. “Mt. Desert Island” 18in x 24in $425
13. Marlene Kramer, Westminster….. “Gloria” 20in x 27in $760
14. Lois Macuga, Quechee……. “Windy Day at Eastern Point” 16in x 20in $375
15. Kate More, Sharon, “Northeast Kingdom Red Barn & White Silo in Sun” 19 ½ in x
24in $300
16. Robert O’Brien, Weathersfield… “Sugarbush” 34in x 42in $3500
17. Sandra Pealer, Windsor…. “Winter Garden” 24in x 18in $375
18. Elaine Reed, Chester…… “After the Rain” 36in x 30in $1800
19. Dorothy V. Riley, Chester…. “Lydia’s Barn” 21in x 28in $600
20. Alice Sciore, Killington…. “My Valley Trees” 17 ½ in x 19 ½ in $500
21. Theresa Somerset, Essex Jct….. “The Dog of Pompeii” 22in x 30in $1800
22. Nancy Stone, Williston….. “Windfall” 21in x 25in $600
23. Robert Sydorowich, Andover….. “Andover” 22in x 28in $800
24. Barbara Tampasis, Windsor…… “Sunflowers” 20in x 16in $325
25. Jo Tate, Norwich…… “After the Bath” 20in x 16in $400
26. Everett Webber, W. Lebanon, NH ….. “Nude” 40in x 34in $1200
27. Nancy Winters, Chittenden……. “Yard Sail” 30in X 22in $2500
Here is an important message from Rob, our show co-ordinator:
Rob is hanging this show- please be considerate and get your works to him on time.
DELIVERY HOURS are:
Wednesday, October 31, between 10AM and 4 PM.
Directions:
OPENING RECEPTION SVAC: Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007 2-4 PM. Please come to this event, even if you didn't get in the show or enter, and don't forget to stop by our show at the West River Gallery in Weston if you haven't seen it yet. West River Gallery Hours: 11-5 Thurs.- Sun. It is very important that our members attend these receptions to show our support and appreciation for the privilege of being invited to show and to thank everyone who has worked so very hard to make these shows happen.
PICK-UP-WEST RIVER GALLERY: Sunday, Nov. 4 3-5 PM or Saturday/Sunday Nov. 10-11 11 AM- 5 PM
ANNUAL MEETING:
You will all be receiving the paperwork for our annual meeting on Nov. 18, including much information concerning the proposed changes in the By-Laws and board structure. Please read carefully and come prepared to make comments (concise please), and VOTE! We have some candidates willing to run for office, and anyone can be nominated from the floor at the meeting with the consent of the nominee.
This information is also included in the previous on-line newsletter. BE SURE TO FILL OUT THE FORM INCLUDED WITH YOUR ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING, or download /print it from the online newsletter. DON'T MISS THE DEADLINE-POSTMARKED NOV. 12. We have the give the Inn a final head count by Nov. 15.
ANNUAL DUES: are payable anytime from now until Dec. 31. Please send your checks for $35.00 to:
Everett Webber, VWS Treasurer
5 Longwood Lane
W.Lebanon, N.H. 03784
IMPORTANT:
Send Everett your NAME, ADDRESS and EMAIL ADDRESS along with your check so we can keep our records current. Otherwise you will not receive these newsletters. Be sure to inform us of any changes in address or email immediately.
THANK YOU!
Submitted by Cynthia Crawford
VWS President 2006-2007
We had a large entry for the Southern Vermont Vermont Arts Center juried show. More than 60 works. Here are the results- because of the small space there, only 27 works were chosen amongst a fine selection. Congratulations to all, and many thanks to everyone who sent entries.
VWS SVAC Show results 2007
1. Nancy Ball, Nokomis, Fla… “On the Rocks” 22in x 28in $325
2. Judy Beany, Cornwall……… “Game Over” 9 ½ in x 12 7/8 in $350
3. Diane Bell, Weston…………. “Ribbon in Nature” 19in x 28in $350
4. Kathleen Berry Bergeron, Jericho……. “Kathy’s Stream” 20in x 24in $595
5. Annelein Beukenkamp, Burlington… “Iris Blue and Tulips, too” 22in x 15in $1100
6. Sean Callahan, Addison……. “Best Seat in the House” 26in x 26in $850
7. Karen Casper, South Burlington… “Rest for the Heavy Laden” 20in x 27in $755
8. Isobel Cochran, Hanover, NH ….. “Morning Sunshine” 28in x 22in $600
9. Cindy Crawford, Norwich….. “Crouch” 16in x 20in $425
10. Owen Hamilton, Hartford….. “Mosaic Mountain” 16in x 20in $550
11. Doris Ingram, Weston…… “Along the Lot” 17in x 21in $250
12. Valerie Johnson, Londonderry….. “Mt. Desert Island” 18in x 24in $425
13. Marlene Kramer, Westminster….. “Gloria” 20in x 27in $760
14. Lois Macuga, Quechee……. “Windy Day at Eastern Point” 16in x 20in $375
15. Kate More, Sharon, “Northeast Kingdom Red Barn & White Silo in Sun” 19 ½ in x
24in $300
16. Robert O’Brien, Weathersfield… “Sugarbush” 34in x 42in $3500
17. Sandra Pealer, Windsor…. “Winter Garden” 24in x 18in $375
18. Elaine Reed, Chester…… “After the Rain” 36in x 30in $1800
19. Dorothy V. Riley, Chester…. “Lydia’s Barn” 21in x 28in $600
20. Alice Sciore, Killington…. “My Valley Trees” 17 ½ in x 19 ½ in $500
21. Theresa Somerset, Essex Jct….. “The Dog of Pompeii” 22in x 30in $1800
22. Nancy Stone, Williston….. “Windfall” 21in x 25in $600
23. Robert Sydorowich, Andover….. “Andover” 22in x 28in $800
24. Barbara Tampasis, Windsor…… “Sunflowers” 20in x 16in $325
25. Jo Tate, Norwich…… “After the Bath” 20in x 16in $400
26. Everett Webber, W. Lebanon, NH ….. “Nude” 40in x 34in $1200
27. Nancy Winters, Chittenden……. “Yard Sail” 30in X 22in $2500
Here is an important message from Rob, our show co-ordinator:
802-263-9394Note: For those artists juried in, the Art Center will NOT accept any shipped paintings. Hand deliver ONLY. Also, please adhere to the hours for delivery and pickup that are stated on the prospectus. The sooner work is delivered the sooner the show can get hung. We only have one day this year.If there is a problem have them contact me ASAP. Rob's contact info:
rjoartist@yahoo.com
Rob is hanging this show- please be considerate and get your works to him on time.
DELIVERY HOURS are:
Wednesday, October 31, between 10AM and 4 PM.
Directions:
http://www.svac.org/directions.html
OPENING RECEPTION SVAC: Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007 2-4 PM. Please come to this event, even if you didn't get in the show or enter, and don't forget to stop by our show at the West River Gallery in Weston if you haven't seen it yet. West River Gallery Hours: 11-5 Thurs.- Sun. It is very important that our members attend these receptions to show our support and appreciation for the privilege of being invited to show and to thank everyone who has worked so very hard to make these shows happen.
PICK-UP-WEST RIVER GALLERY: Sunday, Nov. 4 3-5 PM or Saturday/Sunday Nov. 10-11 11 AM- 5 PM
ANNUAL MEETING:
You will all be receiving the paperwork for our annual meeting on Nov. 18, including much information concerning the proposed changes in the By-Laws and board structure. Please read carefully and come prepared to make comments (concise please), and VOTE! We have some candidates willing to run for office, and anyone can be nominated from the floor at the meeting with the consent of the nominee.
This information is also included in the previous on-line newsletter. BE SURE TO FILL OUT THE FORM INCLUDED WITH YOUR ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING, or download /print it from the online newsletter. DON'T MISS THE DEADLINE-POSTMARKED NOV. 12. We have the give the Inn a final head count by Nov. 15.
ANNUAL DUES: are payable anytime from now until Dec. 31. Please send your checks for $35.00 to:
Everett Webber, VWS Treasurer
5 Longwood Lane
W.Lebanon, N.H. 03784
IMPORTANT:
Send Everett your NAME, ADDRESS and EMAIL ADDRESS along with your check so we can keep our records current. Otherwise you will not receive these newsletters. Be sure to inform us of any changes in address or email immediately.
THANK YOU!
Submitted by Cynthia Crawford
VWS President 2006-2007
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
VWS NEWS 10/10/07
VWS NOTICE-CORTINA INN , Annual Meeting, and Weston show
_CORTINA INN_
One of our members visited the Cortina Inn, where some of us have had our work hanging on a rotating basis. The Inn has changed hands, and it is not clear that anyone is handling the shows now. There seems to be a fair bit of confusion about this, including how and when artist are paid if their work is sold. Anyone who has work there would be well advised to check up on it and perhaps remove it, at least until it becomes clear that things are working properly. You can contact John Geery by email for more information, if you do it soon.
jgeery@comcast.net
He was handling the shows but has since left the Inn. By the way, just to clarify- this is not an “official” VWS show. Artists from VWS were invited on an individual basis to exhibit at the Cortina after we had a show there, and anyone who has work there is responsible for their own negotiations.
The phone # for the Inn is 1-800-451-6108
_WEST RIVER SHOW_
Our show at the West River Gallery looks very nice, I am told. I hope more people will get down there to see it. (I was unable to attend the opening myself.) One possibility is to visit on your way to the SVAC opening on Nov. 3. This show ends on Nov. 4, and of course it would be convenient to pick up your work on the 3rd, but we have made a commitment to the 4th and it is on the post card. Cindy Jones, the gallery owner, sent me this message:
“Since exhibit runs to Nov. 4th, I will be here on that
Sun. so the artists could pick up either that day (say
between 3-5 PM) OR if they can't make it that time,
they could come anytime in the afternoon on the
following weekend (I will have all paintings down by
then & I have a separate room to put them in).”
Please DO NOT ask the gallery if you can pick up your work on the 3rd.
_ROB O’BRIEN WORKSHOP_
Those of you attending or dropping in: PLEASE!... make this a “scent-free” event-i.e. no perfumes, aftershave, or scented products. Thank You!
_VWS ANNUAL MEETING_
You will be getting a packet of information about our annual meeting in the mail soon, including the letter and form below, but here are the basics, so you can make plans:
The Annual Meeting of the Vermont Watercolor Society will be held this year (2007) at
The Middlebury Inn
Founders’ Room
14 Court Square
Middlebury Vermont 05753
Date: Sunday, November 18, 2007
Time: 11:30 AM- 4:30 PM
Agenda: (approximate times)
11:30 AM- 12:00 PM Arrival and check-in
12:00 PM-12:30 PM Luncheon Buffet self-serve (there will be vegetarian choices).
12:30 PM Annual Meeting
a. Old Business
b. New Business
c. Discussion By-Law Revisions
d. Voting, by-laws revisions
e. Elections of officers
2:00 PM Coffee Break
2:30 PM Program/Presentation
4:00 PM end
Cost: $25.00 per person
Guests are welcome
Deadline for sign-up: POSTMARKED November 12, 2007.
Send a check made out to “Vermont Watercolor Society”, $25.00 per person, to:
Everett Webber, Treasurer
5 Longwood lane
W. Lebanon, N.H. 03784
NOTE: PLEASE MAKE THIS A “SCENT-FREE” EVENT, i.e. no perfumes, aftershave, scented products, lotions, etc. THANK-YOU!
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Please fill out the form below and return with your check:
Name:_____________________________________
Guest(s):____________________________________________________________
Address:______________________________________________________________________
Phone: __________________________
Email:_______________________________________________________
Amount Enclosed $_________________________
Note: Guy Rossi, our contact at the Inn has given us a generous 50% discount for the rental of the Founders’ Room. He is also offering a week-end discount on rooms if you would like to stay over. You can contact him at :
guy@middleburyinn.com 1-800-842-4666
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
submitted by Cynthia Crawford, VWS President 2006-2007
cynthia.crawford@gmail.com
_CORTINA INN_
One of our members visited the Cortina Inn, where some of us have had our work hanging on a rotating basis. The Inn has changed hands, and it is not clear that anyone is handling the shows now. There seems to be a fair bit of confusion about this, including how and when artist are paid if their work is sold. Anyone who has work there would be well advised to check up on it and perhaps remove it, at least until it becomes clear that things are working properly. You can contact John Geery by email for more information, if you do it soon.
jgeery@comcast.net
He was handling the shows but has since left the Inn. By the way, just to clarify- this is not an “official” VWS show. Artists from VWS were invited on an individual basis to exhibit at the Cortina after we had a show there, and anyone who has work there is responsible for their own negotiations.
The phone # for the Inn is 1-800-451-6108
_WEST RIVER SHOW_
Our show at the West River Gallery looks very nice, I am told. I hope more people will get down there to see it. (I was unable to attend the opening myself.) One possibility is to visit on your way to the SVAC opening on Nov. 3. This show ends on Nov. 4, and of course it would be convenient to pick up your work on the 3rd, but we have made a commitment to the 4th and it is on the post card. Cindy Jones, the gallery owner, sent me this message:
“Since exhibit runs to Nov. 4th, I will be here on that
Sun. so the artists could pick up either that day (say
between 3-5 PM) OR if they can't make it that time,
they could come anytime in the afternoon on the
following weekend (I will have all paintings down by
then & I have a separate room to put them in).”
Please DO NOT ask the gallery if you can pick up your work on the 3rd.
_ROB O’BRIEN WORKSHOP_
Those of you attending or dropping in: PLEASE!... make this a “scent-free” event-i.e. no perfumes, aftershave, or scented products. Thank You!
_VWS ANNUAL MEETING_
You will be getting a packet of information about our annual meeting in the mail soon, including the letter and form below, but here are the basics, so you can make plans:
The Annual Meeting of the Vermont Watercolor Society will be held this year (2007) at
The Middlebury Inn
Founders’ Room
14 Court Square
Middlebury Vermont 05753
Date: Sunday, November 18, 2007
Time: 11:30 AM- 4:30 PM
Agenda: (approximate times)
11:30 AM- 12:00 PM Arrival and check-in
12:00 PM-12:30 PM Luncheon Buffet self-serve (there will be vegetarian choices).
12:30 PM Annual Meeting
a. Old Business
b. New Business
c. Discussion By-Law Revisions
d. Voting, by-laws revisions
e. Elections of officers
2:00 PM Coffee Break
2:30 PM Program/Presentation
4:00 PM end
Cost: $25.00 per person
Guests are welcome
Deadline for sign-up: POSTMARKED November 12, 2007.
Send a check made out to “Vermont Watercolor Society”, $25.00 per person, to:
Everett Webber, Treasurer
5 Longwood lane
W. Lebanon, N.H. 03784
NOTE: PLEASE MAKE THIS A “SCENT-FREE” EVENT, i.e. no perfumes, aftershave, scented products, lotions, etc. THANK-YOU!
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Please fill out the form below and return with your check:
Name:_____________________________________
Guest(s):____________________________________________________________
Address:______________________________________________________________________
Phone: __________________________
Email:_______________________________________________________
Amount Enclosed $_________________________
Note: Guy Rossi, our contact at the Inn has given us a generous 50% discount for the rental of the Founders’ Room. He is also offering a week-end discount on rooms if you would like to stay over. You can contact him at :
guy@middleburyinn.com 1-800-842-4666
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
submitted by Cynthia Crawford, VWS President 2006-2007
cynthia.crawford@gmail.com
Monday, October 01, 2007
VWS News 9-28-07
Fall Greetings, watercolorists!
It’s announcement time again….I will try to keep it concise. You already have the basics.
As always, please look on the VWS web site for past information before you ask me about an event. However, I do miss important things on occasion. In that case, please let me know.
"This Just In"
Now,for a moment, a bit of a digression. I get all kinds of announcements for shows, workshops, accomplishments and items of general interest. I love hearing from you all, but these newsletters would be 3 pages long if I included every announcement, and I would become a full-time new correspondent. There should be a place where you can all make and see these announcements yourselves. We’re working on it. Meanwhile, for the moment, I am announcing only workshops or classes that are generated by the membership, either sponsored by a VWS member or presented by a VWS member. If there happens to be some information regarding that person’s credentials or achievements, I might include some of that.
As part of our efforts to make VWS more user-friendly, we have also been working on a major overhaul in the Board structure. You will be receiving an overview of those efforts shortly. It will be very important to review this information in preparation for the annual meeting, as there are many changes to the by-laws proposed. You will receive a separate (paper) announcement of the meeting and the by-law revisions later.
Now, for "official" announcements:
_VWS ANNUAL MEETING:_ This is the “big” one. Elections will be held and by-law revisions will be considered. Something else in the way of a program will be offered as well. Stay Tuned!
Date: Sunday November 18
Place: The Middlebury Inn, Middlebury Vermont.
Time: to be announced (probably 11:30-4:30)
http://www.middleburyinn.com/
By the way, Middlebury College has an excellent Museum of fine Arts
http://www.middlebury.edu/arts/museum/visiting/
If anyone wants to stay overnight at the Inn, they will be offering accommodations at a discount price for VWS members. More about that in the next newsletter.
_SHOWS:_
_West River Gallery, Weston, Vermont:_
DELIVERY : Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 1st and 2nd. Please note: TIMES: 1-5 PM each day. Reminder: one painting per person, well framed, no larger than ½ sheet. LABELED with your name, address, phone number and price.
West River Gallery is located in Weston, Vermont on Rt. 100 at the South end of town. Address is 614 Main St. Phone # is 802-824-3250.
Opening Reception:
Friday, October 5, 5:30-7:30 PM.
Show ends Nov. 4.
_Southern Vermont Arts Center juried show-Manchester, Vermont. _
All entries must be POSTMARKED no later than OCT. 1 2007. See directions for entry on our web site. You should also have an orange entry form in hand. Fill out and send to Rob O’Brien as directed.
Delivery: Wednesday, Oct. 31 10AM-4 PM.
Opening reception: Saturday Nov. 3 2-4 PM
Show ends Dec. 4 Pick-up is between 12-3 PM
_WORKSHOPS:_
There is still time to sign up for Rob O’Brien’s painting class/workshop in Woodstock on October 27 from 9:30 AM to 4 PM. Cost $65.00.
NOTE: It would be best to sign up in advance for this workshop, but Rob says it’s OK if, at the last minute you suddenly want to go, you can just “drop in”.
For questions, call Rob at 802-263-9294.
Submitted by Cynthia Crawford VWS President 2006-2007
cynthia.crawford@gmail.com
It’s announcement time again….I will try to keep it concise. You already have the basics.
As always, please look on the VWS web site for past information before you ask me about an event. However, I do miss important things on occasion. In that case, please let me know.
http://vermontwatercolorsociety.com/index.phpLook under:
"This Just In"
Now,for a moment, a bit of a digression. I get all kinds of announcements for shows, workshops, accomplishments and items of general interest. I love hearing from you all, but these newsletters would be 3 pages long if I included every announcement, and I would become a full-time new correspondent. There should be a place where you can all make and see these announcements yourselves. We’re working on it. Meanwhile, for the moment, I am announcing only workshops or classes that are generated by the membership, either sponsored by a VWS member or presented by a VWS member. If there happens to be some information regarding that person’s credentials or achievements, I might include some of that.
As part of our efforts to make VWS more user-friendly, we have also been working on a major overhaul in the Board structure. You will be receiving an overview of those efforts shortly. It will be very important to review this information in preparation for the annual meeting, as there are many changes to the by-laws proposed. You will receive a separate (paper) announcement of the meeting and the by-law revisions later.
Now, for "official" announcements:
_VWS ANNUAL MEETING:_ This is the “big” one. Elections will be held and by-law revisions will be considered. Something else in the way of a program will be offered as well. Stay Tuned!
Date: Sunday November 18
Place: The Middlebury Inn, Middlebury Vermont.
Time: to be announced (probably 11:30-4:30)
http://www.middleburyinn.com/
By the way, Middlebury College has an excellent Museum of fine Arts
http://www.middlebury.edu/arts/museum/visiting/
If anyone wants to stay overnight at the Inn, they will be offering accommodations at a discount price for VWS members. More about that in the next newsletter.
_SHOWS:_
_West River Gallery, Weston, Vermont:_
DELIVERY : Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 1st and 2nd. Please note: TIMES: 1-5 PM each day. Reminder: one painting per person, well framed, no larger than ½ sheet. LABELED with your name, address, phone number and price.
West River Gallery is located in Weston, Vermont on Rt. 100 at the South end of town. Address is 614 Main St. Phone # is 802-824-3250.
Opening Reception:
Friday, October 5, 5:30-7:30 PM.
Show ends Nov. 4.
_Southern Vermont Arts Center juried show-Manchester, Vermont. _
All entries must be POSTMARKED no later than OCT. 1 2007. See directions for entry on our web site. You should also have an orange entry form in hand. Fill out and send to Rob O’Brien as directed.
Delivery: Wednesday, Oct. 31 10AM-4 PM.
Opening reception: Saturday Nov. 3 2-4 PM
Show ends Dec. 4 Pick-up is between 12-3 PM
http://www.svac.org/
_WORKSHOPS:_
There is still time to sign up for Rob O’Brien’s painting class/workshop in Woodstock on October 27 from 9:30 AM to 4 PM. Cost $65.00.
NOTE: It would be best to sign up in advance for this workshop, but Rob says it’s OK if, at the last minute you suddenly want to go, you can just “drop in”.
For questions, call Rob at 802-263-9294.
Submitted by Cynthia Crawford VWS President 2006-2007
cynthia.crawford@gmail.com