Hello again-I hope you are all managing to enjoy the summer despite our daily dose of rainfall. This will be brief- there are just a few important updates and items of interest that you will want to be aware of.
WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP with ROB O’BRIEN
Date: Saturday, October 4, 2008.
Place: Woodstock, Vermont, Unitarian Church
Times: 9:30 AM-4 PM
Fee: $55.00
Contact: Rob O’Brien rjoartist@yahoo.com
(802) 263-9394
www.robertjobrien.com
NEW INFORMATION:
1. This class will be limited to 15 participants
2. The fee is $55.00, but we are asking for another $15.00 or more voluntary contribution to offset the cost of renting the building. This is still a very reasonable price for an excellent opportunity to work with an excellent instructor, a much-celebrated artist, and….one of our very own!
While I’m at it, I would like to thank Rob for all the work he does as well as our Exhibitions Director. Which leads to our next bit of information-Rob has just sent out flyers with all the details for our last show of the year at Southern Vermont Arts Center. Look for the bright yellow-green flyer in your mailbox –I got mine today.
This show, thanks again to Rob, is a yearly invitational and we hope it will continue to be so. The quality of work presented there has always been excellent.
NEW SIGNATURE MEMBERS:
After each juried show we tally up everyone’s points towards Signature membership. Certificates are presented at the Annual meeting, which will be held this year (again) at the Middlebury Inn on Sunday, November 16. (Mark your calendars now!) More details to follow at a later date.
New signature members following the Chaffee show are:
Kathleen A. Bergeron
Joann DiNicola
Ayn Baldwin Riehle
Congratulations all!
Submitted by Cynthia Crawford
VWS President 2008
Friday, August 08, 2008
Saturday, August 02, 2008
VWS NEWS 8-2-08
REMINDER:
Chaffee show ends on Saturday, Aug. 2 Pick-up is on Sunday, August 3, 12-4 PM.
If other arrangements need to be made call the Arts Center at (802) 775-0356
UPCOMING EVENTS:
WALKOVER GALLERY:
Karen Lueders/Walkover Gallery
15 Main St.
Bristol, Vt. 05443
(802) 453-3188
Dates: September 12 – October 26, 2008
Delivery Date: Saturday, September 6, 10am - 2pm
Pickup Date: Sunday, October 26, 10am – 2pm
Pickup Unaccepted work: Mon. Sept.8 through Fri. Sept 12, 9am – 4pm. Unaccepted paintings will not be removed during opening reception.
Opening reception: Friday, September 12, 5 – 8pm. VWS will provide food. The gallery will provide all beverages.
The show will be Juried. Jury selection will be made through the gallery. Jury will meet Sunday, September 7th.
Artists may submit one original painting not previously exhibited at VWS.
The gallery will take a 30% commission on all works sold.
There is no size limitation.
All works must be properly framed with wire, no zig-zag hangers. Metal frames must have buffers at lower corners to protect walls.
Matting color at the discretion of artist.
Exhibiting artists must provide artist statement/bio.
WORKSHOP OPPORTUNITIES:
ROB O’BRIEN PAINTING WORKSHOP:
Date: Saturday, October 4, 2008.
Place: Woodstock, Vermont, Unitarian Church
Times: 9:30 AM-4 PM
Fee: $55.00
Contact: Rob O’Brien rjoartist@yahoo.com
(802) 263-9394
www.robertjobrien.com
NOTICE:
One of our members recently received an email from Africa-probably Nigeria, requesting information about the purchase of a painting. This person could have seen the artist's work on the Vermont Watercolor site, or any other private site where artwork is advertised. While a purchase from Africa could be legitimate, almost all such requests are not. Some of the key indicators are that the buyer sends a money order or bank check for MORE than the value of the painting, then asks the artist to refund the "extra". This is a common scam- The buyer's check bounces, the artist may lose their work and the money sent as a refund. Be VERY careful with internet requests for purchase, especially vague ones from foreign countries . Africa is no longer the main source for these scams. Buyers get away with this especially in countries where there are no laws enforced against it. Sometimes they use an intermediate "buyer" from a more legitimate-seeming source.
Go here for more information:
http://home.rica.net/alphae/419coal/
http://www.hotscams.com
http://www.fbi.gov/majcases/fraud/internetschemes.htm
http://www.scambusters.org/scamcheck.html
Submitted by Cynthia Crawford
VWS president 2008
Chaffee show ends on Saturday, Aug. 2 Pick-up is on Sunday, August 3, 12-4 PM.
If other arrangements need to be made call the Arts Center at (802) 775-0356
UPCOMING EVENTS:
WALKOVER GALLERY:
Karen Lueders/Walkover Gallery
15 Main St.
Bristol, Vt. 05443
(802) 453-3188
Dates: September 12 – October 26, 2008
Delivery Date: Saturday, September 6, 10am - 2pm
Pickup Date: Sunday, October 26, 10am – 2pm
Pickup Unaccepted work: Mon. Sept.8 through Fri. Sept 12, 9am – 4pm. Unaccepted paintings will not be removed during opening reception.
Opening reception: Friday, September 12, 5 – 8pm. VWS will provide food. The gallery will provide all beverages.
The show will be Juried. Jury selection will be made through the gallery. Jury will meet Sunday, September 7th.
Artists may submit one original painting not previously exhibited at VWS.
The gallery will take a 30% commission on all works sold.
There is no size limitation.
All works must be properly framed with wire, no zig-zag hangers. Metal frames must have buffers at lower corners to protect walls.
Matting color at the discretion of artist.
Exhibiting artists must provide artist statement/bio.
WORKSHOP OPPORTUNITIES:
ROB O’BRIEN PAINTING WORKSHOP:
Date: Saturday, October 4, 2008.
Place: Woodstock, Vermont, Unitarian Church
Times: 9:30 AM-4 PM
Fee: $55.00
Contact: Rob O’Brien rjoartist@yahoo.com
(802) 263-9394
www.robertjobrien.com
NOTICE:
One of our members recently received an email from Africa-probably Nigeria, requesting information about the purchase of a painting. This person could have seen the artist's work on the Vermont Watercolor site, or any other private site where artwork is advertised. While a purchase from Africa could be legitimate, almost all such requests are not. Some of the key indicators are that the buyer sends a money order or bank check for MORE than the value of the painting, then asks the artist to refund the "extra". This is a common scam- The buyer's check bounces, the artist may lose their work and the money sent as a refund. Be VERY careful with internet requests for purchase, especially vague ones from foreign countries . Africa is no longer the main source for these scams. Buyers get away with this especially in countries where there are no laws enforced against it. Sometimes they use an intermediate "buyer" from a more legitimate-seeming source.
Go here for more information:
http://home.rica.net/alphae/419coal/
http://www.hotscams.com
http://www.fbi.gov/majcases/fraud/internetschemes.htm
http://www.scambusters.org/scamcheck.html
Submitted by Cynthia Crawford
VWS president 2008
Monday, July 14, 2008
VWS NEWS and URGENT CALL for POSTCARD ENTRIES
Hello all:
Our show at Chaffee is terrific- a very high level of quality works, nice variety and a great turnout. Don’t miss this show if you haven’t been!
A few additions and corrections:
Grace Ellis’ painting “Youthful Exuberance” was juried into this show- Chaffe inadvertently left it off the list.
Ayn Riehle had 2 paintings accepted, but no titles were announced. They are
1.Yellowleaf
2.Riverfern.
Congratulations to all.
CALL FOR POSTCARD ENTRIES-URGENT!! There’s still time…just barely!!
Our next show at the Walkover gallery was announced in June, with a request for postcard entries as follows:
WALKOVER GALLERY:
Karen Lueders/Walkover Gallery
15 Main St.
Bristol, Vt. 05443
(802) 453-3188
Dates: September 12 – October 26, 2008
Delivery Date: Saturday, September 6, 10am - 2pm
Pickup Date: Sunday, October 26, 10am – 2pm
Pickup Unaccepted work: Mon. Sept.8 through Fri. Sept 12, 9am – 4pm. Unaccepted paintings will not be removed during opening reception.
Opening reception: Friday, September 12, 5 – 8pm. VWS will provide food. The gallery will provide all beverages.
The show will be Juried. Jury selection will be made through the gallery. Jury will meet Sunday, September 7th.
Artists may submit one original painting not previously exhibited at VWS.
The gallery will take a 30% commission on all works sold.
VWS will provide postcard using image chosen by the gallery director
All postcard images can be emailed to the gallery by July 15th. walkover@mac.com
There is no size limitation.
All works must be properly framed with wire, no zig-zag hangers. Metal frames must have buffers at lower corners to protect walls.
Matting color at the discretion of artist.
Exhibiting artists must provide artist statement/bio.
WORKSHOP OPPORTUNITIES:
ROB O’BRIEN PAINTING WORKSHOP:
Date: Saturday, October 4, 2008.
Place: Woodstock, Vermont, Unitarian Church
Times: 9:30 AM-4 PM
Fee: $55.00
Contact: Rob O’Brien rjoartist@yahoo.com
(802) 263-9394
www.robertjobrien.com
LANDGROVE INN, Landgrove, Vermont
http://landgroveinn.com/index.php?gallery=-72-_InView_Center_for_the_Arts
InView Center for the Arts at The Landgrove Inn
Is proud to be hosting two exciting watercolor workshops
The summer/fall 2008 season:
On Location Watercolor Workshop with Judi Wagner: August 11th thru 15th :
Judi Wagner earned her BFA, and Masters from the Parsons School of Design. In addition, she studied with such well known painters as John Pike and Edgar Whitney. Her work is featured in “Watercolour Impressionists”, “Splash 2 and 4”, “Learn Watercolor the Edgar Whitney Way”, and she’s the co-author of “The Watercolor Fixit Book”, and “Paint with the White of Your Paper”
After her Art education and training, Judi tackled the workshop process prepared, in the classical sense of the word,. But what is paramount to her workshops is the fun involved in the sharing process. You will laugh, guaranteed! Judi fosters student’s enthusiasm by sharing knowledge and skills acquired over 40 years with humor and spontaneity. Why not try a Judi Wagner Workshop?
All materials are explained and shown. A lecture/demo precedes student painting time. A review of the day’s work takes place late afternoon, with a discussion of the principles of painting.
Tuition : $400 for 5 Day Workshop. Special 5 Night Lodging Package with tuition and all meals: $850/per, DO
Watercolor Workshop with Pat Weaver, WSA: October 6th thru 9th:
Pat Weaver is an accomplished Watercolor Artist whose work consistently receives high praise whether teaching, or completing commissions for Fine Art pet portraits. She is a Signature Member, Life Member, and Past President of the Florida Watercolor Society, a Signature Member of the Georgia Watercolor Society, and an Associate Member of The Society of Animal Artists, New York, NY. She has a direct, spontaneous approach to painting with watercolors. Her watercolor workshops are popular, with students always eager for her return.
The workshop is open to all levels, and any subject matter may be painted in the class. Demos will be given each morning. Individual attention to each student’s work is given daily, and critiques of each day’s work takes place at 3pm each day of class.
Pat’s instruction covers drawing, design and composition, limited palettes, direct painting without drawing, working on 40lb cold press, yupe and Aqua board, and use of watercolor pencils.
Tuition: $400 for 4 Day Workshop. Special 4 Night Lodging Package with tuition and all meals $800/per, Double Occupancy: $900/person. All rates include daily boxed lunch.
Submitted by Cynthia Crawford
VWS President 2008
Our show at Chaffee is terrific- a very high level of quality works, nice variety and a great turnout. Don’t miss this show if you haven’t been!
A few additions and corrections:
Grace Ellis’ painting “Youthful Exuberance” was juried into this show- Chaffe inadvertently left it off the list.
Ayn Riehle had 2 paintings accepted, but no titles were announced. They are
1.Yellowleaf
2.Riverfern.
Congratulations to all.
CALL FOR POSTCARD ENTRIES-URGENT!! There’s still time…just barely!!
Our next show at the Walkover gallery was announced in June, with a request for postcard entries as follows:
WALKOVER GALLERY:
Karen Lueders/Walkover Gallery
15 Main St.
Bristol, Vt. 05443
(802) 453-3188
Dates: September 12 – October 26, 2008
Delivery Date: Saturday, September 6, 10am - 2pm
Pickup Date: Sunday, October 26, 10am – 2pm
Pickup Unaccepted work: Mon. Sept.8 through Fri. Sept 12, 9am – 4pm. Unaccepted paintings will not be removed during opening reception.
Opening reception: Friday, September 12, 5 – 8pm. VWS will provide food. The gallery will provide all beverages.
The show will be Juried. Jury selection will be made through the gallery. Jury will meet Sunday, September 7th.
Artists may submit one original painting not previously exhibited at VWS.
The gallery will take a 30% commission on all works sold.
VWS will provide postcard using image chosen by the gallery director
All postcard images can be emailed to the gallery by July 15th. walkover@mac.com
There is no size limitation.
All works must be properly framed with wire, no zig-zag hangers. Metal frames must have buffers at lower corners to protect walls.
Matting color at the discretion of artist.
Exhibiting artists must provide artist statement/bio.
WORKSHOP OPPORTUNITIES:
ROB O’BRIEN PAINTING WORKSHOP:
Date: Saturday, October 4, 2008.
Place: Woodstock, Vermont, Unitarian Church
Times: 9:30 AM-4 PM
Fee: $55.00
Contact: Rob O’Brien rjoartist@yahoo.com
(802) 263-9394
www.robertjobrien.com
LANDGROVE INN, Landgrove, Vermont
http://landgroveinn.com/index.php?gallery=-72-_InView_Center_for_the_Arts
InView Center for the Arts at The Landgrove Inn
Is proud to be hosting two exciting watercolor workshops
The summer/fall 2008 season:
On Location Watercolor Workshop with Judi Wagner: August 11th thru 15th :
Judi Wagner earned her BFA, and Masters from the Parsons School of Design. In addition, she studied with such well known painters as John Pike and Edgar Whitney. Her work is featured in “Watercolour Impressionists”, “Splash 2 and 4”, “Learn Watercolor the Edgar Whitney Way”, and she’s the co-author of “The Watercolor Fixit Book”, and “Paint with the White of Your Paper”
After her Art education and training, Judi tackled the workshop process prepared, in the classical sense of the word,. But what is paramount to her workshops is the fun involved in the sharing process. You will laugh, guaranteed! Judi fosters student’s enthusiasm by sharing knowledge and skills acquired over 40 years with humor and spontaneity. Why not try a Judi Wagner Workshop?
All materials are explained and shown. A lecture/demo precedes student painting time. A review of the day’s work takes place late afternoon, with a discussion of the principles of painting.
Tuition : $400 for 5 Day Workshop. Special 5 Night Lodging Package with tuition and all meals: $850/per, DO
Watercolor Workshop with Pat Weaver, WSA: October 6th thru 9th:
Pat Weaver is an accomplished Watercolor Artist whose work consistently receives high praise whether teaching, or completing commissions for Fine Art pet portraits. She is a Signature Member, Life Member, and Past President of the Florida Watercolor Society, a Signature Member of the Georgia Watercolor Society, and an Associate Member of The Society of Animal Artists, New York, NY. She has a direct, spontaneous approach to painting with watercolors. Her watercolor workshops are popular, with students always eager for her return.
The workshop is open to all levels, and any subject matter may be painted in the class. Demos will be given each morning. Individual attention to each student’s work is given daily, and critiques of each day’s work takes place at 3pm each day of class.
Pat’s instruction covers drawing, design and composition, limited palettes, direct painting without drawing, working on 40lb cold press, yupe and Aqua board, and use of watercolor pencils.
Tuition: $400 for 4 Day Workshop. Special 4 Night Lodging Package with tuition and all meals $800/per, Double Occupancy: $900/person. All rates include daily boxed lunch.
Submitted by Cynthia Crawford
VWS President 2008
Monday, July 07, 2008
VWS Chaffee show juried ehtries- results
Hi all
Here are the results for the Chaffee juried show entry. Please note that it IS OK to pick up paintings that DID NOT get in, on Friday, July 11, before (10 AM to 5 PM) or at the opening (5-8 PM) , as well as July 8-10 , 10 AM-5 PM. You are encouraged to attend the opening, even if you didn't get into the show or enter the show- that is part of what we're all about! Eight people volunteered to bring food- more would be most appreciated. Please let Beth Miller or Mary Fran Lloyd know if you can bring something:
beth.miller@chaffeeart.net
Maryfranart@aol.com
Congratulations to the following members:
Judith Beaney
The Cottage Garden
The Inn on the Green
Nancy Aitken Ball
Blue Boat
March Thaw
Kathleen A. Bergeron
Tulip Chorus
Peony Surprise
Jean Cannon
Swiss Chard & Eggs
Miracle Break
Judith Carbine
House by the Pool
Summer Cottage and Rock Garden
Marian Chrity
A Hiding Place
Laurence H Coffin
Urger
Winter Storage
Harry Dayton
Corn
Nancy H. Dean
Pondside
Indian Pots
Joann DiNicola
VT, I'll Never leave
Surrounded in Autumn Gold
Joan Drew
Iris
Cosmos
Lyn DuMoulin (Orth)
Stars & Stripes Forever
Pickerel Weed
Anne Gordon
Yellow Roses
Josephine Habeski
Night Bloom
Rose
Terry Hodgdon
Upper Church Street
Peter Huntoon
Buttermilk Falls
String Concerto
Peter K. Jeziorski
Dawn's Early Light
Winter Blast
Bea Jillette
Oriental Poppies
Iris Fantasy
Valerie Johnson
Canyon Suite #1
Donna L. Koutrakos
Mt. Holly Barn of the Past
Early Morning Mist
Judy Laliberte
By the Light of the Moon
The Chaperone II
Mary Fran Lloyd
Floracious
Anne McFarren
Winters End
Pond Reflections
Diane E. Miller-Liggett
Maiden of the Sea
Sandra Pealer
Homecoming
Sunflower Trio
Molly A. Poole
Shore Runner
Kate Reeves
Pretty in Pink
Ayn Baldwin Riehle
Doris Roberts
Naoussa, Greece
Banana Heart
Sandra Roe
VonTrapp Lily
Alice Sciore
My Thorn Apples
Ann Semprebron
Awakening
Cath Stockbridge
Still Life with Firit and Sunglasses
Bottles and Tangerines
Nancy Stone
Shadow Play
Safekeeping
Barbara A. Storrs
Blue Tabletop
Subtlety
Robert Sydorowich
Pumpkin Farm
Bradford Voight
Shore
Hulett Farm
Thanks to all who entered- it was a big entry! 60 paintings were accepted by 37 artists. ONE accepted painting (for those of you who had two entries accepted), counts towards signature membership.
Submitted by Cynthia Crawford
VWS President 2008
Here are the results for the Chaffee juried show entry. Please note that it IS OK to pick up paintings that DID NOT get in, on Friday, July 11, before (10 AM to 5 PM) or at the opening (5-8 PM) , as well as July 8-10 , 10 AM-5 PM. You are encouraged to attend the opening, even if you didn't get into the show or enter the show- that is part of what we're all about! Eight people volunteered to bring food- more would be most appreciated. Please let Beth Miller or Mary Fran Lloyd know if you can bring something:
beth.miller@chaffeeart.net
Maryfranart@aol.com
Congratulations to the following members:
Judith Beaney
The Cottage Garden
The Inn on the Green
Nancy Aitken Ball
Blue Boat
March Thaw
Kathleen A. Bergeron
Tulip Chorus
Peony Surprise
Jean Cannon
Swiss Chard & Eggs
Miracle Break
Judith Carbine
House by the Pool
Summer Cottage and Rock Garden
Marian Chrity
A Hiding Place
Laurence H Coffin
Urger
Winter Storage
Harry Dayton
Corn
Nancy H. Dean
Pondside
Indian Pots
Joann DiNicola
VT, I'll Never leave
Surrounded in Autumn Gold
Joan Drew
Iris
Cosmos
Lyn DuMoulin (Orth)
Stars & Stripes Forever
Pickerel Weed
Anne Gordon
Yellow Roses
Josephine Habeski
Night Bloom
Rose
Terry Hodgdon
Upper Church Street
Peter Huntoon
Buttermilk Falls
String Concerto
Peter K. Jeziorski
Dawn's Early Light
Winter Blast
Bea Jillette
Oriental Poppies
Iris Fantasy
Valerie Johnson
Canyon Suite #1
Donna L. Koutrakos
Mt. Holly Barn of the Past
Early Morning Mist
Judy Laliberte
By the Light of the Moon
The Chaperone II
Mary Fran Lloyd
Floracious
Anne McFarren
Winters End
Pond Reflections
Diane E. Miller-Liggett
Maiden of the Sea
Sandra Pealer
Homecoming
Sunflower Trio
Molly A. Poole
Shore Runner
Kate Reeves
Pretty in Pink
Ayn Baldwin Riehle
Doris Roberts
Naoussa, Greece
Banana Heart
Sandra Roe
VonTrapp Lily
Alice Sciore
My Thorn Apples
Ann Semprebron
Awakening
Cath Stockbridge
Still Life with Firit and Sunglasses
Bottles and Tangerines
Nancy Stone
Shadow Play
Safekeeping
Barbara A. Storrs
Blue Tabletop
Subtlety
Robert Sydorowich
Pumpkin Farm
Bradford Voight
Shore
Hulett Farm
Thanks to all who entered- it was a big entry! 60 paintings were accepted by 37 artists. ONE accepted painting (for those of you who had two entries accepted), counts towards signature membership.
Submitted by Cynthia Crawford
VWS President 2008
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
VWS NEWS 6-24-08
Summer has arrived ! (- or so the calendar says..). We are, in any case, warming up for VWS activities with our upcoming shows and other opportunities.
VWS JURIED SHOW:
CHAFFEE FINE ARTS GALLERY
16 South Main St.
Rutland, Vt. 05701
http://www.chaffeeartcenter.org/
The show runs from July 11 through August 2nd and is a juried show.
Delivery date is Sunday, July 6th, 12 to 4pm.
Artists are allowed to bring two paintings for jury consideration. No size limit.
Paintings should be properly framed and matted with white or off white mats only. No sawtooth hangers. Wood frames should have a paper backing. Pieces must not be previously exhibited in a VWS show.
Unaccepted work is to be picked up from July 8 - 10th, 10am - 5pm.
Pick up date for accepted work is Sunday, August 3rd. 12 - 4pm.
If other arrangements need to be made call the Arts Center at (802) 775-0356
OPENING RECEPTION: FRIDAY JULY 11, 5-8PM
IMPORTANT-ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
VWS is responsible for food, hors d'oeuvres, at the opening. Please email MARY FRAN LLOYD (Maryfranart@aol.com) to let her know what hors d'oeuvres type food you are going to bring for the opening (please write VWS FOOD in subject space when emailing).........emails preferably by the week before the opening would be most appreciated......or you can let her know when you drop off your painting/s at the Chaffee, as she will be there to check in the artwork.
OPPORTUNITIES- NON-VWS SHOWS AND EVENTS: (no credit towards signature membership)
FROM MEMBER PERTER JEZIORSKI- A REPEAT OFFERING (VWS members had several successful entries last year to this fine show):
Grafton, Vermont, the essence of an old New England village www.graftonvermont.org, , will hold its successful Exhibition at Grafton again this year. The sponsors of the event, The Old Tavern, the Hunter Gallery of Fine Art, and Gallery North Star wish to invite all accomplished artists who work in the following media: oil, pastel, acrylic, watercolor, and mixed elements of these media as well as sculptors, to present their works this summer.
DATES IN BRIEF:
ENTRIES DUE: JULY 11.
ACCEPTANCE NOTIFICATION: WEEK OF AUG. 4
RECEIVING OF ARTWORK: AUG. 17-20; 10 A.M. TO 6 P.M.
JUDGES REVIEW: AUG. 23
PATRONS & OPENING RECEPTION: AUG.23 ; 6 TO 8 P.M.
EXHIBITION: AUG. 24 TO SEPT. 4, DAILY 9:30 A.M. TO 6 P.M.
ARTISTS AWARDS RECEPTION: AUG.30, 6 TO 8 P.M,.
ART REMOVAL SEPT. 4 AFTER 3 P.M., THRU SEPT 8 FROM 10 A.M. TO 6 P.M.
Artists can receive special lodging rates at the Old Tavern by mentioning that they are attending the Exhibition. Call (802) 843 1801
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION GO TO:
http://www.gnsgrafton.com/exhibition_at_grafton.htm
FROM AVA GALLERY:
CALL FOR ENTRIES
AVA Gallery and Art Center
Fifteenth Annual Juried Summer Exhibition
DELIVERY OF WORKS
Please hand deliver works to:
AVA Gallery, 11 Bank Street, Lebanon, New Hampshire
Monday – Thursday,
July 7 – 10
, 2008
11:00am – 5:00pm
Eligibility: All artists residing in New Hampshire or Vermont
ENTRY Specifics:
Up to two recent works (made during the past three years).
All works must be labeled with artist's name, address, title of work,
medium, price, and be gallery‐ready (for exhibition).
Two‐dimensional works are not to exceed 60 inches in any dimension.
Sculpture entries are not to exceed 200 lbs.
All works must be for sale. (AVA retains 40% commission on sales.)
ENTRY FEES:
One entry: $10 member/$15 non‐member
Two entries: $15 member/$20 non‐member
JUROR
Mara Williams, Independent Curator,
Brattleboro, Vermont & New York City
NOTIFICATION
Notification cards will be mailed by July 14, 2008.
PICK‐UP OF WORKS
Works not accepted must be picked up
Wednesday – Saturday, July 16 – 19, 2008
11:00am – 5:00pm.
AWARDS
Three juror's awards of $100 each.
Accepted works will be exhibited July 18 – August 23, 2008
OPENING RECEPTION: FRIDAY, JULY18, 5-7 PM
ALLIANCE FOR THE VISUAL ARTS
11 Bank Street, Lebanon, NH 03766 • phone: 603‐448‐3117 • fax: 603‐448‐4827
email: bente@avagallery.org • web: www.avagallery.org
FROM MARY RYAN:
Here is the link about the call to artists
http://www.chrysalisfarmstudiogallery.com/pages.php?pageid=9
I hope you can help to circulate this opportunity to your artists!
Thanks!
Mary
Mary E. Ryan, Owner-Artist-Manager
Chrysalis Farm Studio & Gallery, LLC
129 Westport Village Road
Swanzey, NH 03446
Office: 603-352-7878
Fax: 603-352-7898
Cell: 603-499-6226
info@chrysalisfarmstudiogallery.com
www.chrysalisfarmstudiogallery.com
EQUINE ARTS FESTIVAL:
Please join us to celebrate Vermont's first Equine and Arts Festival, a day of joyful performances featuring horses, riders, dancers and music and their combined artistry. The Festival brings together Vermont's performing artists, both human and equine, to entertain our community. Its earnings will help protect the special Baca strain of Colonial Spanish horse, a now-threatened national treasure. The Field Days facility offers plenty of parking, two arenas, a covered area for musicians, indoor display buildings and restrooms.
We invite your participation as a performer, presenter, sponsor, vendor or attending group. Please help us inaugurate a wonderful annual summer Equine and Arts Festival that, like Vermont itself, is unique in the nation.
Beyond just horses, the Festival features Vermont, its foods, produce, arts, crafts, music, dance, books and other expressions of our uniqueness in many themes and mediums. Locally grown and prepared organic foods will be available for purchase.
We are considering an auction of donated services and art, if our vendors and sponsors support this.
The Equine and Arts Festival is produced by the Baca Conservancy. www.bacahorseconservancy.com and www.colonialspanishpony.com. The Festival raises funds for and awareness of the Colonial Spanish horse. This special breed is a direct link to the first horse in the Americas, extinct for 12,000 years until it was introduced to the continent by Spanish explorers in the 1500's and later adopted and preserved by Native American tribes. The Colonial Spanish horse is the only living link we have to the earliest days of America's history. The Baca strain of this breed is designated as "critical" by the American Livestock Breed Conservancy; this event helps its protectors continue their valuable work.
The day is designed as a family activity. The full-day fee is $25 for families, $10 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under. Under 5 - FREE.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE.
Vendor table spaces: $45 including one 8-foot table and two passes into the festival. Presenters who would also like a table are charged $25/table plus two passes. Indoor space is limited to about 50 tables. Outdoor space can be arranged if you have a canopy.
All vendors can have up to ten additional event tickets for half-price, perhaps to use as thank you gifts to staff and customers.
On behalf of the Baca Conservancy, thank you for helping make this new Festival a reality. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Lockhart
PO Box 274, Morrisville, VT 05661
802-888-6623 day 802-888-2312 evening
Email: vtblackpony@aol.com
Submitted by Cynthia Crawford
VWS President 2008
cynthia.crawford@gmail.com
Summer has arrived ! (- or so the calendar says..). We are, in any case, warming up for VWS activities with our upcoming shows and other opportunities.
VWS JURIED SHOW:
CHAFFEE FINE ARTS GALLERY
16 South Main St.
Rutland, Vt. 05701
http://www.chaffeeartcenter
The show runs from July 11 through August 2nd and is a juried show.
Delivery date is Sunday, July 6th, 12 to 4pm.
Artists are allowed to bring two paintings for jury consideration. No size limit.
Paintings should be properly framed and matted with white or off white mats only. No sawtooth hangers. Wood frames should have a paper backing. Pieces must not be previously exhibited in a VWS show.
Unaccepted work is to be picked up from July 8 - 10th, 10am - 5pm.
Pick up date for accepted work is Sunday, August 3rd. 12 - 4pm.
If other arrangements need to be made call the Arts Center at (802) 775-0356
OPENING RECEPTION: FRIDAY JULY 11, 5-8PM
IMPORTANT-ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
VWS is responsible for food, hors d'oeuvres, at the opening. Please email MARY FRAN LLOYD (Maryfranart@aol.com) to let her know what hors d'oeuvres type food you are going to bring for the opening (please write VWS FOOD in subject space when emailing).........emails preferably by the week before the opening would be most appreciated......or you can let her know when you drop off your painting/s at the Chaffee, as she will be there to check in the artwork.
OPPORTUNITIES- NON-VWS SHOWS AND EVENTS: (no credit towards signature membership)
FROM MEMBER PERTER JEZIORSKI- A REPEAT OFFERING (VWS members had several successful entries last year to this fine show):
Grafton, Vermont, the essence of an old New England village www.graftonvermont.org, , will hold its successful Exhibition at Grafton again this year. The sponsors of the event, The Old Tavern, the Hunter Gallery of Fine Art, and Gallery North Star wish to invite all accomplished artists who work in the following media: oil, pastel, acrylic, watercolor, and mixed elements of these media as well as sculptors, to present their works this summer.
DATES IN BRIEF:
ENTRIES DUE: JULY 11.
ACCEPTANCE NOTIFICATION: WEEK OF AUG. 4
RECEIVING OF ARTWORK: AUG. 17-20; 10 A.M. TO 6 P.M.
JUDGES REVIEW: AUG. 23
PATRONS & OPENING RECEPTION: AUG.23 ; 6 TO 8 P.M.
EXHIBITION: AUG. 24 TO SEPT. 4, DAILY 9:30 A.M. TO 6 P.M.
ARTISTS AWARDS RECEPTION: AUG.30, 6 TO 8 P.M,.
ART REMOVAL SEPT. 4 AFTER 3 P.M., THRU SEPT 8 FROM 10 A.M. TO 6 P.M.
Artists can receive special lodging rates at the Old Tavern by mentioning that they are attending the Exhibition. Call (802) 843 1801
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION GO TO:
http://www.gnsgrafton.com
FROM AVA GALLERY:
CALL FOR ENTRIES
AVA Gallery and Art Center
Fifteenth Annual Juried Summer Exhibition
DELIVERY OF WORKS
Please hand deliver works to:
AVA Gallery, 11 Bank Street, Lebanon, New Hampshire
Monday – Thursday,
July 7 – 10
, 2008
11:00am – 5:00pm
Eligibility: All artists residing in New Hampshire or Vermont
ENTRY Specifics:
Up to two recent works (made during the past three years).
All works must be labeled with artist's name, address, title of work,
medium, price, and be gallery‐ready (for exhibition).
Two‐dimensional works are not to exceed 60 inches in any dimension.
Sculpture entries are not to exceed 200 lbs.
All works must be for sale. (AVA retains 40% commission on sales.)
ENTRY FEES:
One entry: $10 member/$15 non‐member
Two entries: $15 member/$20 non‐member
JUROR
Mara Williams, Independent Curator,
Brattleboro, Vermont & New York City
NOTIFICATION
Notification cards will be mailed by July 14, 2008.
PICK‐UP OF WORKS
Works not accepted must be picked up
Wednesday – Saturday, July 16 – 19, 2008
11:00am – 5:00pm.
AWARDS
Three juror's awards of $100 each.
Accepted works will be exhibited July 18 – August 23, 2008
OPENING RECEPTION: FRIDAY, JULY18, 5-7 PM
ALLIANCE FOR THE VISUAL ARTS
11 Bank Street, Lebanon, NH 03766 • phone: 603‐448‐3117 • fax: 603‐448‐4827
email: bente@avagallery.org • web: www.avagallery.org
FROM MARY RYAN:
Here is the link about the call to artists
http://www.chrysalisfarmstudiog
I hope you can help to circulate this opportunity to your artists!
Thanks!
Mary
Mary E. Ryan, Owner-Artist-Manager
Chrysalis Farm Studio & Gallery, LLC
129 Westport Village Road
Swanzey, NH 03446
Office: 603-352-7878
Fax: 603-352-7898
Cell: 603-499-6226
info@chrysalisfarmstudiogallery
www.chrysalisfarmstudiogallery
EQUINE ARTS FESTIVAL:
Please join us to celebrate Vermont's first Equine and Arts Festival, a day of joyful performances featuring horses, riders, dancers and music and their combined artistry. The Festival brings together Vermont's performing artists, both human and equine, to entertain our community. Its earnings will help protect the special Baca strain of Colonial Spanish horse, a now-threatened national treasure. The Field Days facility offers plenty of parking, two arenas, a covered area for musicians, indoor display buildings and restrooms.
We invite your participation as a performer, presenter, sponsor, vendor or attending group. Please help us inaugurate a wonderful annual summer Equine and Arts Festival that, like Vermont itself, is unique in the nation.
Beyond just horses, the Festival features Vermont, its foods, produce, arts, crafts, music, dance, books and other expressions of our uniqueness in many themes and mediums. Locally grown and prepared organic foods will be available for purchase.
We are considering an auction of donated services and art, if our vendors and sponsors support this.
The Equine and Arts Festival is produced by the Baca Conservancy. www.bacahorseconservancy.com and www.colonialspanishpony.com. The Festival raises funds for and awareness of the Colonial Spanish horse. This special breed is a direct link to the first horse in the Americas, extinct for 12,000 years until it was introduced to the continent by Spanish explorers in the 1500's and later adopted and preserved by Native American tribes. The Colonial Spanish horse is the only living link we have to the earliest days of America's history. The Baca strain of this breed is designated as "critical" by the American Livestock Breed Conservancy; this event helps its protectors continue their valuable work.
The day is designed as a family activity. The full-day fee is $25 for families, $10 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under. Under 5 - FREE.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE.
Vendor table spaces: $45 including one 8-foot table and two passes into the festival. Presenters who would also like a table are charged $25/table plus two passes. Indoor space is limited to about 50 tables. Outdoor space can be arranged if you have a canopy.
All vendors can have up to ten additional event tickets for half-price, perhaps to use as thank you gifts to staff and customers.
On behalf of the Baca Conservancy, thank you for helping make this new Festival a reality. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Lockhart
PO Box 274, Morrisville, VT 05661
802-888-6623 day 802-888-2312 evening
Email: vtblackpony@aol.com
Submitted by Cynthia Crawford
VWS President 2008
cynthia.crawford@gmail.com
Monday, June 02, 2008
VWS NEWS 6-2-08
VWS Newsletter 6.2.08
Greetings, all. Here are the latest updates on shows and events for VWS:
SHOWS;
RED ROOF GALLERY: Pick-up, Tuesday, June 3, 10 AM-6 PM
CHAFFEE FINE ARTS GALLERY
16 South Main St.
Rutland, Vt. 05701
http://www.chaffeeartcenter.org/
The show runs from July 11 through August 2nd and is a juried show.
Delivery date is Sunday, July 6th, 12 to 4pm.
Artists are allowed to bring two paintings for jury consideration. No size limit.
Paintings should be properly framed and matted with white or off white mats only. No sawtooth hangers. Wood frames should have a paper backing. Pieces must not be previously exhibited in a VWS show.
Unaccepted work is to be picked up from July 8 - 10th, 10am - 5pm.
Pick up date for accepted work is Sunday, August 3rd. 12 - 4pm.
If other arrangements need to be made call the Arts Center at (802) 775-0356
VWS is responsible for food, hors d'oeuvres, at the opening. Please contact Beth Miller (see email above), about bringing an offering. This is also an opportunity for the Southwest region to step forward as volunteers for this event as many of you live in or near Rutland.
WALKOVER GALLERY:
Karen Lueders/Walkover Gallery
15 Main St.
Bristol, Vt. 05443
(802) 453-3188
Dates: September 12 – October 26, 2008
Delivery Date: Saturday, September 6, 10am - 2pm
Pickup Date: Sunday, October 26, 10am – 2pm
Pickup Unaccepted work: Mon. Sept.8 through Fri. Sept 12, 9am – 4pm. Unaccepted paintings will not be removed during opening reception.
Opening reception: Friday, September 12, 5 – 8pm. VWS will provide food. The gallery will provide all beverages.
The show will be Juried. Jury selection will be made through the gallery. Jury will meet Sunday, September 7th.
Artists may submit one original painting not previously exhibited at VWS.
The gallery will take a 30% commission on all works sold.
VWS will provide postcard using image chosen by the gallery director
All postcard images can be emailed to the gallery by July 15th. walkover@mac.com
There is no size limitation.
All works must be properly framed with wire, no zig-zag hangers. Metal frames must have buffers at lower corners to protect walls.
Matting color at the discretion of artist.
Exhibiting artists must provide artist statement/bio.
EVENTS and WORKSHOPS:
ROB O’BRIEN PAINTING WORKSHOP:
Date: Saturday, October 4, 2008.
Place: Woodstock, Vermont, Unitarian Church
Times: 9:30 AM-4 PM
Fee: $55.00
Contact: Rob O’Brien rjoartist@yahoo.com
(802) 263-9394
www.robertjobrien.com
Details and description to follow.
That’s all for now!
Submitted by Cynthia Crawford
VWS President 2008
Greetings, all. Here are the latest updates on shows and events for VWS:
SHOWS;
RED ROOF GALLERY: Pick-up, Tuesday, June 3, 10 AM-6 PM
CHAFFEE FINE ARTS GALLERY
16 South Main St.
Rutland, Vt. 05701
http://www.chaffeeartcenter.org/
The show runs from July 11 through August 2nd and is a juried show.
Delivery date is Sunday, July 6th, 12 to 4pm.
Artists are allowed to bring two paintings for jury consideration. No size limit.
Paintings should be properly framed and matted with white or off white mats only. No sawtooth hangers. Wood frames should have a paper backing. Pieces must not be previously exhibited in a VWS show.
Unaccepted work is to be picked up from July 8 - 10th, 10am - 5pm.
Pick up date for accepted work is Sunday, August 3rd. 12 - 4pm.
If other arrangements need to be made call the Arts Center at (802) 775-0356
VWS is responsible for food, hors d'oeuvres, at the opening. Please contact Beth Miller (see email above), about bringing an offering. This is also an opportunity for the Southwest region to step forward as volunteers for this event as many of you live in or near Rutland.
WALKOVER GALLERY:
Karen Lueders/Walkover Gallery
15 Main St.
Bristol, Vt. 05443
(802) 453-3188
Dates: September 12 – October 26, 2008
Delivery Date: Saturday, September 6, 10am - 2pm
Pickup Date: Sunday, October 26, 10am – 2pm
Pickup Unaccepted work: Mon. Sept.8 through Fri. Sept 12, 9am – 4pm. Unaccepted paintings will not be removed during opening reception.
Opening reception: Friday, September 12, 5 – 8pm. VWS will provide food. The gallery will provide all beverages.
The show will be Juried. Jury selection will be made through the gallery. Jury will meet Sunday, September 7th.
Artists may submit one original painting not previously exhibited at VWS.
The gallery will take a 30% commission on all works sold.
VWS will provide postcard using image chosen by the gallery director
All postcard images can be emailed to the gallery by July 15th. walkover@mac.com
There is no size limitation.
All works must be properly framed with wire, no zig-zag hangers. Metal frames must have buffers at lower corners to protect walls.
Matting color at the discretion of artist.
Exhibiting artists must provide artist statement/bio.
EVENTS and WORKSHOPS:
ROB O’BRIEN PAINTING WORKSHOP:
Date: Saturday, October 4, 2008.
Place: Woodstock, Vermont, Unitarian Church
Times: 9:30 AM-4 PM
Fee: $55.00
Contact: Rob O’Brien rjoartist@yahoo.com
(802) 263-9394
www.robertjobrien.com
Details and description to follow.
That’s all for now!
Submitted by Cynthia Crawford
VWS President 2008
Thursday, May 15, 2008
VWS NEWSLETTER 5-15-08
Spring has sprung, as they say, and VWS is warming up for another round of exciting events. By the way, we had an exciting Spring meeting, with 2 excellent speakers, 2 vendors and a great “round table” discussion . A very full and fulfilling afternoon. Warren Kimble spoke to us about his journey to success as well as amusing us with tales from his past adventures as an upcoming artist. TO PUT VWS ON THE MAP, WARREN' SUGGESTED THAT VWS DO A "WATER IN"--A BIG PAINTING DAY WITH THE ENTIRE MEMBERSHIP PAINT ALL SIZES, COLOR/PLAY, CONNECT THE EVENT WITH LAKE CHAPLAIN AND THE NEXT CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION. Warren has joined us as a new member. Welcome, Warren! Speaker Rob Hunter from Frog Hollow spoke to us about the mysteries of the jurying process and offered us some excellent advice and perspective. Thank you, Rob, and Warren!
OTHER BUSINESS:
The upgrade to our website is on hold until we find some means to pay for it. Our budget, at present does not allow for more than usual operating expenses. Fundraising will become a priority in the future if members would like to expand our scope of opportunities, including member services provided by the website.
All the by-law amendments were passed. There was a call for nominations for next year’s Board elections. Openings at present are for President, Vice-President and Treasurer.
PROTOCOL TO APPLY--CALL A NOMINATING COMMITTEE MEMBER: JAN OLMSTEAD, ANNELEIN BEUKENKAMP, OR KAREN CASPER AND LET THEM KNOW YOU ARE INTERESTED. DISCUSS THE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TIME COMMITMENT, IF YOU ACCEPT THEN YOUR NAME IS PUT ON THE BALLOT.
YOU CAN ALSO INDICATE INTEREST IN ONE OTHER POSITIONS FOR THE FUTURE OR NOMINATE ANOTHER MEMBER,( WITH THEIR PERMISSION ONLY.)
Many thanks to Annelein Beukenkamp who did most of the work putting together this excellent meeting/event. And thank you to our wonderful Board members who all helped to make it happen. Barbara Efchak, a new member from Middlebury also volunteered right away to help out. Thank you Barbara. Please forgive if I have forgotten to mention any other member volunteer-I am quite sure there were several others.
CHAFFEE SHOW DETAILS:
First of all, a reminder. Today is the deadline for sending a 300 dpi jpg to Chaffe for a post card image entry. This must be a painting you intend to enter in the show. 4” x5” or 5” x 6” is a good size. Email images to beth.miller@chaffeeart.net . Do NOT send CDs.
The show runs from July 11 through August 2nd and is a juried show.
Delivery date is Sunday, July 6th, 12 to 4pm.
Artists are allowed to bring two paintings for jury consideration. No size limit.
Paintings should be properly framed and matted with white or off white mats only. No sawtooth hangers. Wood frames should have a paper backing. Pieces must not be previously exhibited in a VWS show.
Unaccepted work is to be picked up from July 8 - 10th, 10am - 5pm.
Pick up date for accepted work is Sunday, August 3rd. 12 - 4pm.
If other arrangements need to be made call the Arts Center at (802) 775-0356
Postcard images are due May 15th. One image per member, must be 300dpi.
email images to beth.miller@chaffeeart.net . Do NOT send CDs.
VWS is responsible for food, hors d'oeuvres, at the opening. Please contact Beth Miller (see email above), about bringing an offering. This is also an opportunity for the Southwest region to step forward as volunteers for this event as many of you live in or near Rutland. Liza Myers is your co-ordinator. (liza@lizamyers.com). (This does not mean other members can’t offer as well…)
RED ROOF GALLERY:
We had a great turn-out and an excellent entry- the show was beautifully hung. Please go see it if you haven’t yet.
PICK-UP FOR RED ROOF:
Tuesday, June 3, 10 AM-6 PM.
Please make arrangements with the gallery if you cannot deliver or pickup on these dates
(603) 632-5143.
REGIONAL MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION:
Many thanks to Karen Casper, who put together and sent this print-out for your use. We are hoping it will help you to identify your neighbors for car-pooling, gatherings and for getting acquainted, as well as helping out with local events. Just a little reminder: This information is for VWS use only. It is not a mailing list to be used for any other purpose. You will receive occasional periodical updates and corrections. By the way, your inclusion in a region does not mean you are excluded from any other region. These divisions are for convenience only. If an event is organized in a particular region that is of interest to all members, please send me your announcement and it will be posted for all. Our purpose as a Society is always to be all-inclusive first and foremost.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: WORKSHOPS, OPPORTUNITIES, ETC.
From member Jud Pealer:
Call to Artists!!
FLAG DAY OUTDOOR ART SHOW
AT
Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church
27 State Street
Windsor, Vermont 05089
One Day Show, Saturday, June 14, 2008
from 10 am. until 4 pm.
(Rain date June 21, 2008)
10’ x 10’ lots are $25. No commission taken.
Artists must provide own tent and displays
Original artwork only:
painting, sculpture, pottery, graphic art, weaving, photography
Amenities ~ coffee and bathroom facilities
The show will be well advertised in area media.
NAME
Address
Media
To reserve your spot mail your check made out to
“Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church” to:
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
P.O. Box 725
Windsor, VT 05089
Questions? Call Jud Pealer at 802-674-5713
From a possible new member:
2008 SPRING Artist's Getaway Weekend, May 15-18
Take a long weekend for just painting on location in
the White Mountains. All skill levels are welcome.
This will be our fourth spring weekend at the Bartlett
Inn. Pinkham Notch, Crawford
Notch, The Kancamaugus, North Conway and a thousand
painting locations from old buildings to sweeping
mountain views are within a short drive. You can
paint alone or in a group. If it is your first trip
to the area others can point you toward your painting
preference. In bad weather we have found locations to
get under cover or paint at the Inn.
Thursday paint your way up to the Bartlett Inn and
gather after dinner in the Inn to chat. Friday
morning have a great breakfast at the Inn and head out
to paint. I will do a painting demo for those
interested. There are many fine eateries in the area.
Saturday eat and paint. Saturday night we order
pizza in and check out our paintings. Sunday is
breakfast and paint your way home.
We have had all skill levels join us at the painter
friendly Bartlett Inn. Nick and Miriam are great
hosts and have a variety of lodging options. Nick has
joined us on occasion. All reservations need to be
made through the Bartlett Inn in Bartlett New
Hampshire. This is not a workshop, the only cost is
lodging.
http://www.bartlettinn.com
For info on what to expect on the painting end,
contact me.
Have a great day,
Byron Carr
paintings at http://www.cbgallery.com
From member Paedra Bramhall:
I understand how tough things are financially especially for artists. Maybe in the following way it can help all of us and result in some new creativity.
In that light this summer I am making CABIN-IN-THE-WOODS available to artists, 2 adults, at up to 56% off normal rental cost for a stay of 30 days. ( 7 days, the minimum @ 40% off, 14 days @ 43% off ). No children. Dog or cat on approval. Some indoor studio space available.
web site: http://www.sover.net/~imagine/Cabin-in-the-Woods/Cabin.html
This is in a very beautiful and secluded place here in Vermont.
( It is special to me because I was born in the cabin in 1942. I now live further up the road.)
I hope there is a way you can pass on this info to artists.
Thank you very much.
Sincerely,
Paedra Peter Bramhall
A REMINDER:
I cannot announce your private shows, but I will make every effort to announce workshops, classes and opportunities of interest to all.
Submitted by Cynthia Crawford
VWS President 2008
cynthia.crawford@gmail.com
VWS WEBSITE ADDRESS:
www.vermontwatercolorsociety.com
go to “this just in” for past and present newsletters.
OTHER BUSINESS:
The upgrade to our website is on hold until we find some means to pay for it. Our budget, at present does not allow for more than usual operating expenses. Fundraising will become a priority in the future if members would like to expand our scope of opportunities, including member services provided by the website.
All the by-law amendments were passed. There was a call for nominations for next year’s Board elections. Openings at present are for President, Vice-President and Treasurer.
PROTOCOL TO APPLY--CALL A NOMINATING COMMITTEE MEMBER: JAN OLMSTEAD, ANNELEIN BEUKENKAMP, OR KAREN CASPER AND LET THEM KNOW YOU ARE INTERESTED. DISCUSS THE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TIME COMMITMENT, IF YOU ACCEPT THEN YOUR NAME IS PUT ON THE BALLOT.
YOU CAN ALSO INDICATE INTEREST IN ONE OTHER POSITIONS FOR THE FUTURE OR NOMINATE ANOTHER MEMBER,( WITH THEIR PERMISSION ONLY.)
Many thanks to Annelein Beukenkamp who did most of the work putting together this excellent meeting/event. And thank you to our wonderful Board members who all helped to make it happen. Barbara Efchak, a new member from Middlebury also volunteered right away to help out. Thank you Barbara. Please forgive if I have forgotten to mention any other member volunteer-I am quite sure there were several others.
CHAFFEE SHOW DETAILS:
First of all, a reminder. Today is the deadline for sending a 300 dpi jpg to Chaffe for a post card image entry. This must be a painting you intend to enter in the show. 4” x5” or 5” x 6” is a good size. Email images to beth.miller@chaffeeart.net . Do NOT send CDs.
The show runs from July 11 through August 2nd and is a juried show.
Delivery date is Sunday, July 6th, 12 to 4pm.
Artists are allowed to bring two paintings for jury consideration. No size limit.
Paintings should be properly framed and matted with white or off white mats only. No sawtooth hangers. Wood frames should have a paper backing. Pieces must not be previously exhibited in a VWS show.
Unaccepted work is to be picked up from July 8 - 10th, 10am - 5pm.
Pick up date for accepted work is Sunday, August 3rd. 12 - 4pm.
If other arrangements need to be made call the Arts Center at (802) 775-0356
Postcard images are due May 15th. One image per member, must be 300dpi.
email images to beth.miller@chaffeeart.net . Do NOT send CDs.
VWS is responsible for food, hors d'oeuvres, at the opening. Please contact Beth Miller (see email above), about bringing an offering. This is also an opportunity for the Southwest region to step forward as volunteers for this event as many of you live in or near Rutland. Liza Myers is your co-ordinator. (liza@lizamyers.com). (This does not mean other members can’t offer as well…)
RED ROOF GALLERY:
We had a great turn-out and an excellent entry- the show was beautifully hung. Please go see it if you haven’t yet.
PICK-UP FOR RED ROOF:
Tuesday, June 3, 10 AM-6 PM.
Please make arrangements with the gallery if you cannot deliver or pickup on these dates
(603) 632-5143.
REGIONAL MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION:
Many thanks to Karen Casper, who put together and sent this print-out for your use. We are hoping it will help you to identify your neighbors for car-pooling, gatherings and for getting acquainted, as well as helping out with local events. Just a little reminder: This information is for VWS use only. It is not a mailing list to be used for any other purpose. You will receive occasional periodical updates and corrections. By the way, your inclusion in a region does not mean you are excluded from any other region. These divisions are for convenience only. If an event is organized in a particular region that is of interest to all members, please send me your announcement and it will be posted for all. Our purpose as a Society is always to be all-inclusive first and foremost.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: WORKSHOPS, OPPORTUNITIES, ETC.
From member Jud Pealer:
Call to Artists!!
FLAG DAY OUTDOOR ART SHOW
AT
Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church
27 State Street
Windsor, Vermont 05089
One Day Show, Saturday, June 14, 2008
from 10 am. until 4 pm.
(Rain date June 21, 2008)
10’ x 10’ lots are $25. No commission taken.
Artists must provide own tent and displays
Original artwork only:
painting, sculpture, pottery, graphic art, weaving, photography
Amenities ~ coffee and bathroom facilities
The show will be well advertised in area media.
NAME
Address
Media
To reserve your spot mail your check made out to
“Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church” to:
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
P.O. Box 725
Windsor, VT 05089
Questions? Call Jud Pealer at 802-674-5713
From a possible new member:
2008 SPRING Artist's Getaway Weekend, May 15-18
Take a long weekend for just painting on location in
the White Mountains. All skill levels are welcome.
This will be our fourth spring weekend at the Bartlett
Inn. Pinkham Notch, Crawford
Notch, The Kancamaugus, North Conway and a thousand
painting locations from old buildings to sweeping
mountain views are within a short drive. You can
paint alone or in a group. If it is your first trip
to the area others can point you toward your painting
preference. In bad weather we have found locations to
get under cover or paint at the Inn.
Thursday paint your way up to the Bartlett Inn and
gather after dinner in the Inn to chat. Friday
morning have a great breakfast at the Inn and head out
to paint. I will do a painting demo for those
interested. There are many fine eateries in the area.
Saturday eat and paint. Saturday night we order
pizza in and check out our paintings. Sunday is
breakfast and paint your way home.
We have had all skill levels join us at the painter
friendly Bartlett Inn. Nick and Miriam are great
hosts and have a variety of lodging options. Nick has
joined us on occasion. All reservations need to be
made through the Bartlett Inn in Bartlett New
Hampshire. This is not a workshop, the only cost is
lodging.
http://www.bartlettinn.com
For info on what to expect on the painting end,
contact me.
Have a great day,
Byron Carr
paintings at http://www.cbgallery.com
From member Paedra Bramhall:
I understand how tough things are financially especially for artists. Maybe in the following way it can help all of us and result in some new creativity.
In that light this summer I am making CABIN-IN-THE-WOODS available to artists, 2 adults, at up to 56% off normal rental cost for a stay of 30 days. ( 7 days, the minimum @ 40% off, 14 days @ 43% off ). No children. Dog or cat on approval. Some indoor studio space available.
web site: http://www.sover.net/~imagine/Cabin-in-the-Woods/Cabin.html
This is in a very beautiful and secluded place here in Vermont.
( It is special to me because I was born in the cabin in 1942. I now live further up the road.)
I hope there is a way you can pass on this info to artists.
Thank you very much.
Sincerely,
Paedra Peter Bramhall
A REMINDER:
I cannot announce your private shows, but I will make every effort to announce workshops, classes and opportunities of interest to all.
Submitted by Cynthia Crawford
VWS President 2008
cynthia.crawford@gmail.com
VWS WEBSITE ADDRESS:
www.vermontwatercolorsociety.com
go to “this just in” for past and present newsletters.