Greetings!
We are going to publish a new VWS Newsletter to be mailed to you. Diane Bell is our new Director of Communications and is working diligently on putting this together, and doing a fine job. Thank you Diane. Here’s a letter from her to you, our members:
Dear VWS members,
The VWS Board of Directors had their first meeting recently and as communications director, I have been given the task of putting together a formal newsletter. We are excited to present it to you next month and quarterly thereafter. It will have pertinent information about shows --requirements, deadlines, etc.-- website news, new members, annual meetings, and more uniform look and feel. Look for it in your U.S. Mail as well as on the website.
I'd like to hear from YOU though, with information about your regional art happenings, like workshops (you're teaching or attending) or education opps, painting groups you've formed, art awards you've received, upcoming one-man exhibits etc. No promises that your information will always get in as there could be space issues, but I'll do my best.
Please send any contributions to me via email a.s.a.p. -- this week if possible.
Thanks so much for your contributions in advance.
Write to Diane at:
dgbell_adelphia1@comcast.net
MORE NOTES FROM THE BOARD:
All are hard at work in their various capacities:
Rob O’Brien has gone around the bend into 2009 getting shows for us, and we will have had 6 shows by the end of this year. Please show your support by entering shows, following guidelines, and attending openings, even if you’re not in the show. Thank you!
Annelein Beukenkamp is doing a marvelous job planning the Spring Meeting and conjuring up more exciting events for you to attend. She has also helped secure a venue for 2009.
Karen Casper is diligently crunching numbers and pondering membership demographics, while Jan Olmstead is working with member Gary Eckhart doing a phone survey to find out more about what you, the membership want in terms of Regional Association.
Everett Webber is poring over the By-laws language to make sense out of it’s rather antiquated format. He is also keeping records and sending out notices to truant members. Don’t let it happen to you!! Adrienne Fisk is helping me think through things I get boggled down on and working up the minutes to present to you at the Spring Meeting. Member Vickie Herzberg keeps our file system running and tracks show entries and signature memberships. A huge thank-you to all of you.
Oh, yes, me? Just loafing in the snow banks here- I can climb out of a first floor window directly onto an impressive pile that slid off the roof….
REMINDERS:
MARCH 22: PICK-UP AT AVA GALLERY AFTER 3 PM
MARCH 24-25: PICK-UP AT AVA GALLERY, 9 AM-5PM
APRIL 15: DELIVERY FOR THE RED ROOF SHOW, 10 AM-6 PM. (SEE BELOW)
APRIL 18: 6-8 PM: OPENING FOR THE RED ROOF GALLERY SHOW
APRIL 20: VWS SPRING MEETING: AT THE MIDDLEBURY INN, MIDDLEBURY, VT. SAVE THE DATE- MORE INFO COMING SOON.
FROM ROB O’BRIEN, SHOW CO-ORDINATOR:
NEXT SHOW: RED ROOF GALLERY IN ENFIELD, N.H.
The dates of the show are, Friday, April 18th through Saturday May 31st. There will be an opening reception on Friday, April 18th from 6PM to 8 PM.
POST CARD images have been chosen- no information as to whose work was included at this time.
Delivery date is Tuesday, April 15th , 10am - 6pm.
Pickup date is Tuesday, June 3rd, 10am - 6pm.
Please make arrangements with the gallery if you cannot deliver or pickup on these dates
(603) 632-5143.
WEBSITE: http://www.redroofgallery.com/Gallerydirections.html
The show will be an Open show. Participants can hang up to two paintings. Works of high quality are recommended!
There will be no size limitation. He is giving us the entire gallery if we need it. Plenty of space!
The gallery takes a 40% commission on works sold.
Refreshments for the opening:
The gallery will provide all liquid beverages. VWS will provide food, hors d'oeuvres, etc.
Paintings should be properly framed. Bob McQuillen will use his discretion in hanging the show. Poorly presented work will not be hung. He will hang the show. I'll let folks know if he needs help.
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SPRING MEETING (APRIL 20, 2008) SNEAK PREVIEW:
Special Celebrity Guest Speakers
Great Food and Service
Beautiful Setting
A bit of Business: by-laws clean-up language and budget to be voted on, including expenditure for some great new features on our website.
“Getting to Know You”- round table discussion groups.
SEE YOU IN APRIL .
EXTRA EXTRA!! BIRDS MIGHT BE SINGING, TRESS STARTING TO BUD. YOU NEVER CAN TELL…
Submitted by Cynthia Crawford
VWS President (with cabin fever)
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
VWS News 3/11/08
VWS News 3-11-08
Greetings everyone. VWS is blossoming this year (even if the flowers aren’t yet…). We have 6 shows scheduled and some exciting events upcoming. I’m also very pleased to report that we had our first Board of Directors meeting a few weeks ago, and it was exciting to be working with a dynamic, enthusiastic team that is ready to accomplish much that has needed doing for VWS. You will hear a lot more about this as well as some direct communications from Board members. For example, Diane Bell is taking on a new newsletter to be published and sent out in the (regular postal) mail. You will be asked to make contributions at some point. Annelein Beukenkamp has tackled the Spring meeting, which will be announced in full shortly. And much more. Stay tuned.
CALENDAR:
MARCH 17 10AM-1 PM.
PICK-UP AT THE CLAREMONT OPERA HOUSE
MARCH 22: PICK-UP AT AVA GALLERY AFTER 3 PM
MARCH 24-25: PICK-UP AT AVA GALLERY, 9 AM-5PM
APRIL 15: DELIVERY FOR THE RED ROOF SHOW, 10 AM-6 PM. (SEE BELOW)
APRIL 18: OPENING FOR THE RED ROOF GALLERY SHOW
APRIL 20: VWS SPRING MEETING: AT THE MIDDLEBURY INN, MIDDLEBURY, VT. SAVE THE DATE- MORE INFO COMING SOON.
FROM ROB O’BRIEN, SHOW CO-ORDINATOR:
NEXT SHOW: RED ROOF GALLERY IN ENFIELD, N.H. PLEASE NOTE-SPECIAL POSTCARD ENTRY INFO:
The dates of the show are, Friday, April 18th through Saturday May 31st. There will be an opening reception on Friday, April 18th- (most likely 5pm to 7pm)
Delivery date is Tuesday, April 15th , 10am - 6pm.
Pickup date is Tuesday, June 3rd, 10am - 6pm.
Please make arrangements with the gallery if you cannot deliver or pickup on these dates
(603) 632-5143.
WEBSITE: http://www.redroofgallery.com/Gallerydirections.html
The show will be an Open show. Participants can hang up to two paintings. Works of high quality are recommended!
There will be no size limitation. He is giving us the entire gallery if we need it. Plenty of space!
The gallery takes a 40% commission on works sold.
POSTCARDS FOR THIS SHOW: Images can be EMAILED directly to BOB MCQUADE, OWNER at ramcquade@verizon.net . He will need these ASAP!
He will choose the images for p/c's and poster. SEND AN APPROXIMATELY 4” x6” IMAGE AT 250 DPI. MAKE SURE IT IS A HIGH QUALITY IMAGE IF YOU WANT TO BE CONSIDERED.
Refreshments for the opening:
The gallery will provide all liquid beverages. VWS will provide food, hors d'oeuvres, etc.
Paintings should be properly framed. He will use his discretion in hanging the show. Poorly presented work will not be hung. He will hang the show. I'll let folks know if he needs help.
OPPORTUNITIES: (PLEASE NOTE-THIS IS NOT A VWS JURIED SHOW AND DOES NOT COUNT TOWARDS SIGNATURE MEMBERSHIP. IT IS, HOWEVER, AN EXCELLENT VENUE!)
FROM BRYAN MEMORIAL GALLERY:
LAND AND LIGHT: Call for entries to Bryan Memorial Gallery's annual juried exhibition of New England landscape paintings. Specifications at www.bryangallery.org, or send SASE to Bryan Gallery, PO Box 340, Jeffersonville, VT 05464. Deadline: April 25, 2008.
Mickey Myers
Executive Director
Bryan Memorial Gallery
Jeffersonville, VT 05464
802-644-5100
OTHER BUSINESS: DUES
Most of you have paid up for this year. You must be a current member to enter OUR VWS shows.
As stated in our by-laws, you will become “inactive” if you have not paid current dues by March 31:
An Inactive or a former member may be reinstated by paying current dues.
Signature status, however, will be lost after one year’s absence from paying dues, and the returning member reverts to an Associate membership until she or he reestablishes Signature membership as stated in ARTICLE III[1].
Members may submit their intention to resign from the VWS by writing to the Treasurer (everett.h.webber@valley.net)
New members are eligible to participate in any events or exhibits as soon as dues are paid.
In the case of undue hardship, the Board may vote to allow a former Signature Member to retain her/his signature status when rejoining.
Nonmembers are welcome at the spring and fall VWS meetings, and at workshops and similar events designated as “open to the public”.
EMAIL NEWSLETTERS:
I am aware that some of you are still not getting these newsletters. If you know someone who is not getting them, please ask them to notify me. However, sometimes the mailings end up in your junk mail-probably because they are a bulk mailing. I have no control over that. Sometimes you can tell your mail program to accept communications titled “VWS”. In other cases, please be sure email addresses are current. If your email changes, please notify Everett Webber (address above). And finally, check the web site frequently for these letters.
Submitted by Cynthia Crawford
VWS president
Greetings everyone. VWS is blossoming this year (even if the flowers aren’t yet…). We have 6 shows scheduled and some exciting events upcoming. I’m also very pleased to report that we had our first Board of Directors meeting a few weeks ago, and it was exciting to be working with a dynamic, enthusiastic team that is ready to accomplish much that has needed doing for VWS. You will hear a lot more about this as well as some direct communications from Board members. For example, Diane Bell is taking on a new newsletter to be published and sent out in the (regular postal) mail. You will be asked to make contributions at some point. Annelein Beukenkamp has tackled the Spring meeting, which will be announced in full shortly. And much more. Stay tuned.
CALENDAR:
MARCH 17 10AM-1 PM.
PICK-UP AT THE CLAREMONT OPERA HOUSE
MARCH 22: PICK-UP AT AVA GALLERY AFTER 3 PM
MARCH 24-25: PICK-UP AT AVA GALLERY, 9 AM-5PM
APRIL 15: DELIVERY FOR THE RED ROOF SHOW, 10 AM-6 PM. (SEE BELOW)
APRIL 18: OPENING FOR THE RED ROOF GALLERY SHOW
APRIL 20: VWS SPRING MEETING: AT THE MIDDLEBURY INN, MIDDLEBURY, VT. SAVE THE DATE- MORE INFO COMING SOON.
FROM ROB O’BRIEN, SHOW CO-ORDINATOR:
NEXT SHOW: RED ROOF GALLERY IN ENFIELD, N.H. PLEASE NOTE-SPECIAL POSTCARD ENTRY INFO:
The dates of the show are, Friday, April 18th through Saturday May 31st. There will be an opening reception on Friday, April 18th- (most likely 5pm to 7pm)
Delivery date is Tuesday, April 15th , 10am - 6pm.
Pickup date is Tuesday, June 3rd, 10am - 6pm.
Please make arrangements with the gallery if you cannot deliver or pickup on these dates
(603) 632-5143.
WEBSITE: http://www.redroofgallery.com/Gallerydirections.html
The show will be an Open show. Participants can hang up to two paintings. Works of high quality are recommended!
There will be no size limitation. He is giving us the entire gallery if we need it. Plenty of space!
The gallery takes a 40% commission on works sold.
POSTCARDS FOR THIS SHOW: Images can be EMAILED directly to BOB MCQUADE, OWNER at ramcquade@verizon.net . He will need these ASAP!
He will choose the images for p/c's and poster. SEND AN APPROXIMATELY 4” x6” IMAGE AT 250 DPI. MAKE SURE IT IS A HIGH QUALITY IMAGE IF YOU WANT TO BE CONSIDERED.
Refreshments for the opening:
The gallery will provide all liquid beverages. VWS will provide food, hors d'oeuvres, etc.
Paintings should be properly framed. He will use his discretion in hanging the show. Poorly presented work will not be hung. He will hang the show. I'll let folks know if he needs help.
OPPORTUNITIES: (PLEASE NOTE-THIS IS NOT A VWS JURIED SHOW AND DOES NOT COUNT TOWARDS SIGNATURE MEMBERSHIP. IT IS, HOWEVER, AN EXCELLENT VENUE!)
FROM BRYAN MEMORIAL GALLERY:
LAND AND LIGHT: Call for entries to Bryan Memorial Gallery's annual juried exhibition of New England landscape paintings. Specifications at www.bryangallery.org, or send SASE to Bryan Gallery, PO Box 340, Jeffersonville, VT 05464. Deadline: April 25, 2008.
Mickey Myers
Executive Director
Bryan Memorial Gallery
Jeffersonville, VT 05464
802-644-5100
OTHER BUSINESS: DUES
Most of you have paid up for this year. You must be a current member to enter OUR VWS shows.
As stated in our by-laws, you will become “inactive” if you have not paid current dues by March 31:
An Inactive or a former member may be reinstated by paying current dues.
Signature status, however, will be lost after one year’s absence from paying dues, and the returning member reverts to an Associate membership until she or he reestablishes Signature membership as stated in ARTICLE III[1].
Members may submit their intention to resign from the VWS by writing to the Treasurer (everett.h.webber@valley.net)
New members are eligible to participate in any events or exhibits as soon as dues are paid.
In the case of undue hardship, the Board may vote to allow a former Signature Member to retain her/his signature status when rejoining.
Nonmembers are welcome at the spring and fall VWS meetings, and at workshops and similar events designated as “open to the public”.
EMAIL NEWSLETTERS:
I am aware that some of you are still not getting these newsletters. If you know someone who is not getting them, please ask them to notify me. However, sometimes the mailings end up in your junk mail-probably because they are a bulk mailing. I have no control over that. Sometimes you can tell your mail program to accept communications titled “VWS”. In other cases, please be sure email addresses are current. If your email changes, please notify Everett Webber (address above). And finally, check the web site frequently for these letters.
Submitted by Cynthia Crawford
VWS president
Friday, February 22, 2008
VWS IMPORTANT! CHANGE IN PICK-UP TIME-CLAREMONT
GREETINGS EVERYONE!
Some of you may have heard that the Claremont Opera House was temporarily shut down for big events because of a fire code violation. This is being remedied, but it means our show there hasn't been seen as much as we had hoped. So we have been asked to keep it up until after the next event at the Opera House on the 15th of March. This would move our pick-up date to March 17th- same hours-10 AM to 1 PM. I hope this works for everyone, but if it doesn't, you can still pick up your painting on Monday the 25th as scheduled. Please spread the word when you get this email, in case someone you know is in the show hasn't read their mail.
The phone number for the opera House is 603-542-0064.
http://www.claremontoperahouse.com/
Don't forget to come to our opening at the AVA Gallery on Friday, Feb. 29th from 5-7 PM
http://www.avagallery.org.
CORRECTION: In the last newsletter, pick-up for the AVA show was incorrectly dated. It should be:
Saturday March 22 after 3PM or
March Mon. March 24 and Tues. March 25, 9 AM-5 PM
See you on the 29th !
Here's a message from the Vermont Arts Council that I have been asked to pass on:
Please share this call to artists with the members of the Vermont Watercolor Society. Thank you!
--Chris Byrne, Kasini House, producers of the 2008 Art's Alive Festival of Fine Art
CALL TO ARTISTS
Vermont artists are invited to submit their work to the jury for the 2008 Art?s Alive Festival of Fine Art. The twenty-two year-old juried art festival takes place in June. Those artists accepted by a jury of art professionals will be eligible for cash prizes, included in an exhibition at the Art's Alive Gallery at Main Street Landing's Union Station, invited to participate in Art in the Windows, and eligible for inclusion in the festival catalog as well as other festival related activities.
Visit the mini-website at www.kasinihouse.com/artsalive2008/artistinfo.htm
To request a submission packet, call (802) 264-4839, or email info@kasinihouse.com.
Please share this call to artists with the members of the Vermont Watercolor Society. Thank you!
--Chris Byrne, Kasini House, producers of the 2008 Art's Alive Festival of Fine Art
CALL TO ARTISTS
Vermont artists are invited to submit their work to the jury for the 2008 Art's Alive Festival of Fine Art. The twenty-two year-old juried art festival takes place in June. Those artists accepted by a jury of art professionals will be eligible for cash prizes, included in an exhibition at the Art?s Alive Gallery at Main Street Landing's Union Station, invited to participate in Art in the Windows, and eligible for inclusion in the festival catalog as well as other festival related activities.
Visit the mini-website at www.kasinihouse.com/artsalive2008/artistinfo.htm
To request a submission packet, call (802) 264-4839, or email info@kasinihouse.com.
Submitted by Cynthia Crawford
VWS president 2006-2008
Some of you may have heard that the Claremont Opera House was temporarily shut down for big events because of a fire code violation. This is being remedied, but it means our show there hasn't been seen as much as we had hoped. So we have been asked to keep it up until after the next event at the Opera House on the 15th of March. This would move our pick-up date to March 17th- same hours-10 AM to 1 PM. I hope this works for everyone, but if it doesn't, you can still pick up your painting on Monday the 25th as scheduled. Please spread the word when you get this email, in case someone you know is in the show hasn't read their mail.
The phone number for the opera House is 603-542-0064.
http://www.claremontoperahouse.com/
Don't forget to come to our opening at the AVA Gallery on Friday, Feb. 29th from 5-7 PM
http://www.avagallery.org.
CORRECTION: In the last newsletter, pick-up for the AVA show was incorrectly dated. It should be:
Saturday March 22 after 3PM or
March Mon. March 24 and Tues. March 25, 9 AM-5 PM
See you on the 29th !
Here's a message from the Vermont Arts Council that I have been asked to pass on:
Please share this call to artists with the members of the Vermont Watercolor Society. Thank you!
--Chris Byrne, Kasini House, producers of the 2008 Art's Alive Festival of Fine Art
CALL TO ARTISTS
Vermont artists are invited to submit their work to the jury for the 2008 Art?s Alive Festival of Fine Art. The twenty-two year-old juried art festival takes place in June. Those artists accepted by a jury of art professionals will be eligible for cash prizes, included in an exhibition at the Art's Alive Gallery at Main Street Landing's Union Station, invited to participate in Art in the Windows, and eligible for inclusion in the festival catalog as well as other festival related activities.
Visit the mini-website at www.kasinihouse.com/artsalive2008/artistinfo.htm
To request a submission packet, call (802) 264-4839, or email info@kasinihouse.com.
Please share this call to artists with the members of the Vermont Watercolor Society. Thank you!
--Chris Byrne, Kasini House, producers of the 2008 Art's Alive Festival of Fine Art
CALL TO ARTISTS
Vermont artists are invited to submit their work to the jury for the 2008 Art's Alive Festival of Fine Art. The twenty-two year-old juried art festival takes place in June. Those artists accepted by a jury of art professionals will be eligible for cash prizes, included in an exhibition at the Art?s Alive Gallery at Main Street Landing's Union Station, invited to participate in Art in the Windows, and eligible for inclusion in the festival catalog as well as other festival related activities.
Visit the mini-website at www.kasinihouse.com/artsalive2008/artistinfo.htm
To request a submission packet, call (802) 264-4839, or email info@kasinihouse.com.
Submitted by Cynthia Crawford
VWS president 2006-2008
Tuesday, February 05, 2008
VWS NEWSLETTER 2-5-08
VWS NEWS 2-5-08
Snowy Greetings everyone. I’ll make this brief in the interest of getting important information out without too much chatter.
SHOW INFORMATION
CLAREMONT OPERA HOUSE
Show ends Monday, Feb. 25.
Pick-up is Feb. 25, between 10 AM and 1 PM. If that doesn’t work for you, last resort, call the Opera House- 603-542-0064
or Kit Hawkins at 603-542-2458.
Please make every effort to pick up on the designated day- car-pooling works well.
Many thanks to member Diane Liggett for arranging this show for us, and Kit Hawkins for hosting the show at the Opera House. It’s not too late to have a look- you can ask at the desk downstairs for a viewing if the gallery isn’t open.
http://www.claremontoperahouse.com/
AVA GALLERY SHOW
DELIVERY of work: Friday February 15 or Saturday February 16 between 11 AM and 5 PM both days. If this is a hardship, call AVA at 603-448-3117. Please try, however, to comply.
ENTRIES: Submit 2 paintings, any size
FRAMING: Quality Wooden Frames, proper wire hangers
MATS: White or Off-white.
Details: Put your name, address, phone #, size and price on the back of your painting. Sign in when you arrive at AVA with the same information.
Commission on works sold: 40% to AVA Gallery
SHOW OPENING: FEBRUARY 22
OPENING RECEPTION: FEBRUARY 29, 2007 5-7 PM.
PICK-UP for this show:
Feb. 22-Mar. 22 after 3PM
Mon. Feb. 25, Tues. Feb. 25 9-5
This is a special show featuring our signature members. (See list in the last newsletter). There are still a few of you who have not yet paid your dues, and you will NOT be eligible to participate in this show if you are not paid up by FEBRUARY 7. ( Everett Webber has sent out notices, so if you didn’t get a notice, don’t worry.)
UPCOMING SHOWS:
RED ROOF GALLERY in Enfield N.H.
April 18- May 31. Details to follow.
REMINDERS:
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.
Submitted by Cynthia Crawford
VWS President 2006-2008
Snowy Greetings everyone. I’ll make this brief in the interest of getting important information out without too much chatter.
SHOW INFORMATION
CLAREMONT OPERA HOUSE
Show ends Monday, Feb. 25.
Pick-up is Feb. 25, between 10 AM and 1 PM. If that doesn’t work for you, last resort, call the Opera House- 603-542-0064
or Kit Hawkins at 603-542-2458.
Please make every effort to pick up on the designated day- car-pooling works well.
Many thanks to member Diane Liggett for arranging this show for us, and Kit Hawkins for hosting the show at the Opera House. It’s not too late to have a look- you can ask at the desk downstairs for a viewing if the gallery isn’t open.
http://www.claremontoperahouse.com/
AVA GALLERY SHOW
DELIVERY of work: Friday February 15 or Saturday February 16 between 11 AM and 5 PM both days. If this is a hardship, call AVA at 603-448-3117. Please try, however, to comply.
ENTRIES: Submit 2 paintings, any size
FRAMING: Quality Wooden Frames, proper wire hangers
MATS: White or Off-white.
Details: Put your name, address, phone #, size and price on the back of your painting. Sign in when you arrive at AVA with the same information.
Commission on works sold: 40% to AVA Gallery
SHOW OPENING: FEBRUARY 22
OPENING RECEPTION: FEBRUARY 29, 2007 5-7 PM.
PICK-UP for this show:
Feb. 22-Mar. 22 after 3PM
Mon. Feb. 25, Tues. Feb. 25 9-5
This is a special show featuring our signature members. (See list in the last newsletter). There are still a few of you who have not yet paid your dues, and you will NOT be eligible to participate in this show if you are not paid up by FEBRUARY 7. ( Everett Webber has sent out notices, so if you didn’t get a notice, don’t worry.)
UPCOMING SHOWS:
RED ROOF GALLERY in Enfield N.H.
April 18- May 31. Details to follow.
REMINDERS:
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.
Submitted by Cynthia Crawford
VWS President 2006-2008
Friday, January 18, 2008
VWS News-Claremont Opera House Opening
Hi all- just a quick note to remind you that the opening for our show at the Claremont Opera House is tonight from 5-7 PM. It WILL be held - according to weather reports the snowstorm should be over by noon. Everyone should, however, travel at their own discretion.
Here's a note from Rob O'Brien, our Director of Exhibitions:
Rob
Go here to get directions:
http://www.claremontoperahouse.com/
Hope to see you there.
Cynthia Crawford
VWS President 2008
Here's a note from Rob O'Brien, our Director of Exhibitions:
Hi Cindy,
Please pass this on to the membership.
We had a successful hanging of our first show in New Hampshire thanks to the help of many volunteers. There are 36 pieces represented and the show looks wonderful! As usual, there is quite a variety of work and sizes.
Thanks to Lois Macuga, Barb Tampasis, Jud and Sandy Pealer, Cathy Finnegan, Judy Laliberte, Diane Liggett, Loretta Wetzel and a special thanks to Everett Webber who hung in there till the very end. Thank you all for a job well done!
Looking forward to seeing everyone at the opening, Friday, January 18th, at 5pm.
Go here to get directions:
http://www.claremontoperahouse
Hope to see you there.
Cynthia Crawford
VWS President 2008
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
VWS Newsletter 1-7-08 Call for Entries
VWS Newsletter 1-7-08 Call for Entries-post card
Warm Greetings, VWS Members….
It was in the 50s at my house today. Hot stuff!
We have some hot information now too, on the AVA Gallery show.
POST CARD: This part of the show will be juried. SIGNATURE MEMBERS only:
Send one image , 300 DPI, approx. 4” x5” or 5” x 6” on a CD to:
Barbara Jones
9 Forest Ave.
Lebanon, N.H. 03766
Ph. (603) 448-1119
OR , you can email your image to her at this address:
behome@verizon.net
She has high-speed internet. If you are on dial-up it would probably be better to send a CD
DEADLINE for Postcard entries: January 14. That means if you are mailing something, it needs to be in her hands by Jan. 14, and emails should be sent by 5 PM.
INCLUDE this information on your CD or email:
Title of your painting, size, price, date created and your name. If you are emailing the image, put in the subject line: VERMONT WATERCOLOR SOCIETY.
For the show itself, here are the details:
DELIVERY of work: Friday February 15 or Saturday February 16 between 11 AM and 5 PM both days. If this is a hardship, call AVA at 603-448-3117. Please try, however, to comply.
ENTRIES: Submit 2 paintings, any size
FRAMING: Quality Wooden Frames, proper wire hangers
MATS: White or Off-white.
Details: Put your name, address, phone #, size and price on the back of your painting. Sign in when you arrive at AVA with the same information.
SHOW OPENING: FEBRUARY 22
OPENING RECEPTION: FEBRUARY 29, 2007 5-7 PM.
Since this is a special show featuring our signature members, here is a list of who is a current signature member. However, there are 12 of you who have not yet paid your dues, and you will NOT be eligible to participate in this show if you are not paid up by FEBRUARY 7. If you want to submit a postcard entry you need to send you dues in the next 2 days.
If any signature members have NOT paid their dues, you will get an email from me shortly. Please don’t write to me and ask-If you are not paid up I will let you know. I only have information as of today’s mail, so if you just sent your dues, Everett will let me know right away. DON”T send dues to me, please.
ALL MEMBERS: If you haven’t paid your yearly dues yet, send $35.00 to:
Everett Webber, VWS Treasurer
5 Longwood Lane
W. Lebanon, N.H. 03784
SIGNATURE MEMBER LIST:
Beach Lisa
Beaney Judith
Beukenkamp Annelein
Bielenberg Kristina
Callahan Sean
Cannon Jean
Casper Karen
Clark Suzanne
Cochran Isobel
Coffin Laurence
Compton Annette
Cooper Peter
Crabtree Sherri
Crawford Cynthia
Dayton Harry
Dean Nancy
DiMauro Nancy
Drew Joan
Eckhart Gary
Fisk Adrienne D.
Foster Sheila
Gordon Anne
Hamilton Debbie
Hamilton Owen
Harrington Maurie
Hayward Sandra
Herzberg Victoria Shalvah
Huntoon Peter
Ingram Doris
Kelley Wilma
Koutrakos Donna
Kramer Marlene
Laliberte Judy
Lloyd Mary Fran
MacKenzie Jo
Macuga Lois
More Katharine
Newsham Charles
O'Brien Robert
Olmstead Jan
Pafume Barbara
Paul Colette
Pealer Judson
Pealer Sandra
Ravenhorst-Adams Kathrena
Reed Elaine
Riley Dorothy
Roberts Doris
Sciore Alice
Somerset Theresa
Stone Nancy
Storrs Barbara
Sydorowich Robert
Tampasis Barbara
Tate Josephine
Trainor Sheryl
Viereck Ellen
Voight Bradford
Webber Everett
Westberg Marijke
Winters Nancy
We have checked our records thoroughly, but if you think you should be on this list, send me documentation and we will try to make corrections.
REMINDER:
Bring you paintings to the Claremont Opera House OPEN show: January 15, 10 AM to 1 PM.
Opening Reception: January 18 5-7 PM
Web sites:
http://www.claremontoperahouse.com/
http://www.avagallery.org/
As always, you can find this and earlier newsletters on OUR web site:
www.vermontwatercolorsociety.com
I look forward to seeing you all at these shows, and perhaps meeting some of our new members. Please DO come to the openings, even if you are not in the show. It is a great opportunity to see our own work, meet and greet each other, and support the galleries and members who have worked so hard to make these events happen.
A special thanks to members Diane Liggett for securing and coordinating the Claremont show, and Sheryl Trainor for securing and coordinating the AVA show. And of course, Rob O’Brien, our Exhibition Director is always working behind the scenes, making sure everything is working smoothly as well as helping with hanging shows, and contributing time and energy to receptions, and getting postcards printed and mailed. Thanks too, to those of you who have been assisting him- I am sorry I don’t have names at this moment.
One final thought: I know some of you are not getting these emails. The feedback is inconsistent, so I never quite know what mail is going to “bounce”. Unfortunately, I have no control over how your computer processes your mail, but I would suggest checking your spam filters for messages, and enabling my mailing address if necessary. Meanwhile, keep checking our website to be sure you didn’t miss anything, and I will try to notify those of you whose mail consistently bounces.
Submitted by Cynthia Crawford
VWS president 2005-2008
Warm Greetings, VWS Members….
It was in the 50s at my house today. Hot stuff!
We have some hot information now too, on the AVA Gallery show.
POST CARD: This part of the show will be juried. SIGNATURE MEMBERS only:
Send one image , 300 DPI, approx. 4” x5” or 5” x 6” on a CD to:
Barbara Jones
9 Forest Ave.
Lebanon, N.H. 03766
Ph. (603) 448-1119
OR , you can email your image to her at this address:
behome@verizon.net
She has high-speed internet. If you are on dial-up it would probably be better to send a CD
DEADLINE for Postcard entries: January 14. That means if you are mailing something, it needs to be in her hands by Jan. 14, and emails should be sent by 5 PM.
INCLUDE this information on your CD or email:
Title of your painting, size, price, date created and your name. If you are emailing the image, put in the subject line: VERMONT WATERCOLOR SOCIETY.
For the show itself, here are the details:
DELIVERY of work: Friday February 15 or Saturday February 16 between 11 AM and 5 PM both days. If this is a hardship, call AVA at 603-448-3117. Please try, however, to comply.
ENTRIES: Submit 2 paintings, any size
FRAMING: Quality Wooden Frames, proper wire hangers
MATS: White or Off-white.
Details: Put your name, address, phone #, size and price on the back of your painting. Sign in when you arrive at AVA with the same information.
SHOW OPENING: FEBRUARY 22
OPENING RECEPTION: FEBRUARY 29, 2007 5-7 PM.
Since this is a special show featuring our signature members, here is a list of who is a current signature member. However, there are 12 of you who have not yet paid your dues, and you will NOT be eligible to participate in this show if you are not paid up by FEBRUARY 7. If you want to submit a postcard entry you need to send you dues in the next 2 days.
If any signature members have NOT paid their dues, you will get an email from me shortly. Please don’t write to me and ask-If you are not paid up I will let you know. I only have information as of today’s mail, so if you just sent your dues, Everett will let me know right away. DON”T send dues to me, please.
ALL MEMBERS: If you haven’t paid your yearly dues yet, send $35.00 to:
Everett Webber, VWS Treasurer
5 Longwood Lane
W. Lebanon, N.H. 03784
SIGNATURE MEMBER LIST:
Beach Lisa
Beaney Judith
Beukenkamp Annelein
Bielenberg Kristina
Callahan Sean
Cannon Jean
Casper Karen
Clark Suzanne
Cochran Isobel
Coffin Laurence
Compton Annette
Cooper Peter
Crabtree Sherri
Crawford Cynthia
Dayton Harry
Dean Nancy
DiMauro Nancy
Drew Joan
Eckhart Gary
Fisk Adrienne D.
Foster Sheila
Gordon Anne
Hamilton Debbie
Hamilton Owen
Harrington Maurie
Hayward Sandra
Herzberg Victoria Shalvah
Huntoon Peter
Ingram Doris
Kelley Wilma
Koutrakos Donna
Kramer Marlene
Laliberte Judy
Lloyd Mary Fran
MacKenzie Jo
Macuga Lois
More Katharine
Newsham Charles
O'Brien Robert
Olmstead Jan
Pafume Barbara
Paul Colette
Pealer Judson
Pealer Sandra
Ravenhorst-Adams Kathrena
Reed Elaine
Riley Dorothy
Roberts Doris
Sciore Alice
Somerset Theresa
Stone Nancy
Storrs Barbara
Sydorowich Robert
Tampasis Barbara
Tate Josephine
Trainor Sheryl
Viereck Ellen
Voight Bradford
Webber Everett
Westberg Marijke
Winters Nancy
We have checked our records thoroughly, but if you think you should be on this list, send me documentation and we will try to make corrections.
REMINDER:
Bring you paintings to the Claremont Opera House OPEN show: January 15, 10 AM to 1 PM.
Opening Reception: January 18 5-7 PM
Web sites:
http://www.claremontoperahouse.com/
http://www.avagallery.org/
As always, you can find this and earlier newsletters on OUR web site:
www.vermontwatercolorsociety.com
I look forward to seeing you all at these shows, and perhaps meeting some of our new members. Please DO come to the openings, even if you are not in the show. It is a great opportunity to see our own work, meet and greet each other, and support the galleries and members who have worked so hard to make these events happen.
A special thanks to members Diane Liggett for securing and coordinating the Claremont show, and Sheryl Trainor for securing and coordinating the AVA show. And of course, Rob O’Brien, our Exhibition Director is always working behind the scenes, making sure everything is working smoothly as well as helping with hanging shows, and contributing time and energy to receptions, and getting postcards printed and mailed. Thanks too, to those of you who have been assisting him- I am sorry I don’t have names at this moment.
One final thought: I know some of you are not getting these emails. The feedback is inconsistent, so I never quite know what mail is going to “bounce”. Unfortunately, I have no control over how your computer processes your mail, but I would suggest checking your spam filters for messages, and enabling my mailing address if necessary. Meanwhile, keep checking our website to be sure you didn’t miss anything, and I will try to notify those of you whose mail consistently bounces.
Submitted by Cynthia Crawford
VWS president 2005-2008
Wednesday, January 02, 2008
VWS Newsletter 1-2-08
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
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