Eastmont E-news
#8 January 2008
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Welcome to  Eastmont's first E-newsletter of 2008,
featuring news and  information about Eastmont Custom Framing, the Elusie Gallery and the Eastmont Art Fund, and other relevant or irrelevant stuff.
 
Now at the Elusie Gallery:
 
To be Hung Over!
 
First I need to give credit to Doris Madsen who had seen a "hang over" exhibit or a store with that name somewhere and suggested I use the expression for my "previously shown" exhibits.
Thank You Doris!
 
This year's "To be Hung Over" exhibit features all the unsold work that was previously hung on the walls of our two former locations: 159 Main St. and 72 Union St. where it all started more than 6 years ago, and that is now home to the popular Manhan Cafe.
The move to the Old Town Hall has led us to change the way we showcase art and we need to get rid of this inventory.
 
 
Everything MUST go
and is priced accordingly
with discounts of  up to 80%! 
 
OMG do I sound like this bobs-discount-furniture guy!
 
Well, might as well play the part all the way:
 
COME ON DOWN
to the Old Town Hall and hurry:
sale ends February 9th.
 
 
The artwork on display includes
 
haber

original art

 
orange cat

limited edition prints

 
skater
 
framed prints and posters
 
and other miscellaneous framed or unframed images.
 
 

Art Walk Easthampton

 

The traditional Art Walk Easthampton happens this Saturday from 5 to 8 and is always a good reason to come to Easthampton, or stay in Easthampton!

 

And we here at the Old Town Hall have a few good reasons for you to come and spend some time with us:

 

Besides the above mentioned "Hung Over" exhibit at the Elusie Gallery, the Easthampton City Art Space will host an exhibit of original artwork work by 1 Cottage Street artist Annie Steiner (Bonjour Annie!)

 
But most important: you will be able to listen to local singer -songwriter - framer Cindy Bow in a rare and long overdue gig about 20ft away from her workplace. Can't be more local than that!

cindy manhan

Cindy at the Manhan Cafe (only image I could find on line...)

 Here is Cindy's invitation, in her own words:

 

Hello Everyone!

I'm coming out of hiding and I will be playing a small little teeny tiny gig for Easthampton's Famous Art Walk,  Saturday the 12th.  The walk is from 5-8 all over town.  I will not be playing from 5-8. I will be playing around 6 then a break and again around 7 maybe.  So to be sure 6 would be a better bet and then if you wanna hear the same songs again stick around and if the first set went well I might do it again. :)  And then maybe no one will be able to stop me and I'll spend the rest of my days at the end of the hall in the Town Hall.

Oh yeah:  I will be at the Old Town Hall which is where Eastmont Custom Framing, where I work, Elusie Gallery and Easthampton City Arts is located. Hope to see you there. Cindy

 

Another reason to

come on down !

For art, music, and wine in real glasses!

 
 

By the way: did you know that Cindy has been with Eastmont for almost 6 years now?

She popped into the Eastmont Frame Station one day in 2002 and asked if I was hiring.
I was!
She started without much prior experience but a lot of enthusiasm and desire to learn. And now she is confortable handling most custom framing designs. If you have had anything framed lately, it has most likely been handled by Cindy, I'm way too busy making up silly jokes and writing newsletters.
 
Cindy:
merci
Eastmont would
not happen without you!
 
voeux 2008   UPDATE
 

Only a few more days left  for artists to  return their application for

 

Art as Witness

- capturing community values -

 

the second annual juried art exhibit fundraiser that will benefit the 2008 Family Gathering, a community-building project of the Rosenberg Fund for Children.

 

Judging by the applications that have already been returned, this exhibition promises to be as thought provoking as we could have hoped for, eclectic in media, styles and the range of values depicted.

 

The deadline to submit application is January 15th and the deadline to submit the artwork is January 31st.

 
The exhibit will open on February 16 with the Artists Reception and Results of the Juried Competition, and run through March 22.
 
For more information, please call 413-529-9265 visit the Art Fund page at www.eastmontgallery.net
 
Artists: it's not too late to apply!

 
Thank you for reading!
 
Jean-Pierre Pasche