Greetings!
 We are hard at work developing our new Web site. Thanks to the hard work of our intern from Monson High School, Courtney O'Connor, it is starting to come together. This site was built using blogging software from Wordpress.org and Thesis theme. Check it out and let us know what you think. www.gicleeofnewengland.com
Don't miss the Open Studio Tour that takes place Dec. 5 and 6 in this region. Flyers are available at local libraries and here at the GoNE, Inc. Gallery. On December 5 we will be holding a reception for Gary Lippincott, artist/illustrator whose work will be featured in our gallery from Nov. 15- Dec. 31.
The Monson Arts Council's 30th Annual Holiday Craft Fair takes place Nov 29 and 30 in down town Monson. It is open 9-4:30 on Saturday and from noon to 4:30 on Sunday.
Congratulations to Steve Wilda for "Best in Show" The American Artists Professional League 81st Grand National Exhibition at The Salmagundi Club, 47 Fifth Avenue, NY, NY The Newington Award-Best Painting in Show-any medium Nancy Bryant
Giclée of New England, Inc.
413-284-4344
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Calls for Entry and Art Shows
Onward '10, A Journey for Emerging Photographers
Project Basho in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania announces a call to artists for a juried photography competition, February and March 2010. Onward is open-themed and any photographic medium, including but not limited to historical processes, traditional silver printing, chromogenic printing and digital processes can be submitted. Any photographer that is not represented by a gallery is eligible. $40 for three images, plus $5 for additional image, maximum of five entries. Cash prize, gallery show at Project Basho, online exhibition on Project Basho website, opportunity to be featured on FlakPhoto. The Juror is Debbie Fleming Caffery, a noted documentary photographer. Visit http://onward.projectbasho.org/ for more information.
Deadline is November 13th, 2009.
Seeking DOWNSIZED Premium ExpressionsSlop Art in Portland, Maine announces a call to artists. Though all works in all media will be considered, Slop Art is particularly interested in stocking their new mobile franchise. There are display areas for prints 21" wide x 29" tall and smaller, 3D pieces no larger than 22" x 13" x 9", short video (5 minutes or less), snack machine-sized multiples retail priced at $1, and 1/12 scale furnishings. $24.99 entry fee.
For more information, visit http://www.slopart.com/sloptank.html.
Jurors are Adriane Herman and Brian Reeves.
Deadline is November 30th, 2009.
Six By Six Gallery Call for Artists Six by Six Gallery in New York, NY announces an open call for a monthly un-juried show featuring all six inch square works of art, December 1-31, 2009. Works must be completed on gallery-supplied six inch square canvas. All styles and mediums accepted, as well as multiple entries. Artists are granted 80% commission on sold items, and a $40 Gallery Submission Package guarantees a one month exhibition in our NYC gallery. Contact Katie McClenahan at katie@6x6gallery.com or call 212-777-2355 with questions.
Deadline is November 15th, 2009.
"Emerging Artist 2010" calls for entries SlowArt Productions announces a call to artists for "Emerging Artists 2010", March 5 - 27, 2010 at the Limner Gallery in Hudson, New York. $1000 cash, $2400 in publication awards. Open to all artists 18 or older. $35 entry fee. Prospectus available online at http://www.slowart.com/prospectus/ea2010.htm or artists can send a SASE to: SlowArt Productions, 123 Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534.
Contact Tim Slowinski with questions at slowart@aol.com or call 518-828-2343. Deadline is November 30th, 2009.
The Matchup Prize
The Matchup Prize for fine art and crafts is $500 awarded in a juried competition. There is no entry fee and the contest is open to work in all categories listed on the site. All submissions must be available for sale by Matchup. Submissions sold (through Matchup or elsewhere) prior to end of the contest remain eligible for awards. All items accepted for display are automatically entered in the contest. Finalists for the Matchup Prize may be asked to send 35mm slides for verification.
For details visit http://www.matchup.com/main/faq.
Contact N. Langford at info@matchup.com with questions.
Deadline is December 15th, 2009.Creative Divergents International Showcase & CompetitionCreative Divergents announces a call to artists for an online exhibition. Cash award of $250, and possible publications in a book. All creatives are welcome. Open to all media, styles, and subjects. The winning submission(s) will be determined by creative vision, innovation, potential to engage an audience, presentation (i.e. quality of the images submitted), and overall impression. $5 per submission (up to 3 images). Multiple submissions allowed.
For more information, visit http://creativedivergents.com.
Contact info@creativedivergents.com with questions.
Deadline: December 15th, 2009
Illuminations at the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center
A rotating exhibit, for patients, families, friends and staff, intended to offer encouragement and shed light on the human experience. Applications accepted on a rolling basis. Open to all artists, mediums, and styles. For prospectus contact the program manager at (617) 726-4808 orIlluminations@partners.org.
12x12 Holiday Show - Call for Entries
Bromfield Gallery in the South End seeks 2D work 12" x 12" or smaller including
frame (if framed), with sale price of $500 or less (50% gallery commission) for its annual holiday show, juried by Bromfield artists. Show runs Dec. 2-19. Entry fee $10 each piece, 3 for $25 (no limit to # of pieces you may submit). Bring work to Bromfield on Sunday, Nov 29 only, from noon to 2 p.m. Must be ready to hang with all hardware included. Included artists announced online Monday, Nov 30; unselected work picked up Wed, Dec. 2, 12-5. For questions, email Gary Duehr, Bromfield Manager, at gduehr@comcast.net Website: www.bromfieldgallery.com Bromfield Gallery, 450 Harrison Ave., Boston, MA 02118.
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Photoshop Tip
Blending modes are found at the top of the layers pallet with a drop down menu. The default mode is Normal. If you are looking for a special effect that is easy to do, sometimes a blending mode will give you the look you need. Be sure the layer you wish to affect is selected and visible (not hidden under other layers). If you click on the drop down menu and chose the first option (dissolve), you can scroll through all the modes using the up/down arrow keys. As soon as you click anywhere on the screen you can no longer scroll. For example, if you are importing scanned text with a white background, you can chose blending mode of darken and the white background disappears.
Advanced:
Sometimes you need a drop shadow that you can manipulate. If you use the blending options (fx symbol at bottom of pallet) to create your shadow it is limited. You can not move it or transform it. However if you have it on its own layer then you can use it as you wish. To make a blending option into its own layer go to Layers>Layer Styles>Create Layer. Remember the layer must have an effect on it for this to work, and that layer must be selected. | |
Local Art/ Photography Groups
Often being an artist is a lonely occupation. A great way to meet other artists and photographers is to join a club or guild. Although all the groups are different in their procedures the local groups are open to anyone who is active in the arts or photography, depending upon the group's focus. Many of the groups hold open submission shows or, as in the case of camera clubs, monthly competitions. A few of the local Art Groups are, the Wilbraham Art League , Tobacco Valley, and the Massasoit Art Guild. A few of the photo groups are Springfield Photographic Society, Seven Hills Camera Club, and the Worcester Photography Meetup Group.
Check them out. There might be one group thats perfect for you.
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Art Events
The Third Annual Artists Under the Dome Event at the MA State House
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2009 from 10am to 3:30pm
Massachusetts State House's Great Hall
A Free Event for Massachusetts Artists Working in all Disciplines
Join the ArtistsUndertheDome.org's Listserv to be notified of the 2009 event schedule:
http://www.artistsunderthedome.org/contact.html
GoNE, Inc. Gallery Mid November -December.
Gary Lippincott, Fantasy Artist and Illustator will be showing in the Giclee of New England, Inc. gallery. The artist's reception will be December 5, 4-7pm. Please come and meet Gary, an exceptional artist.
Open Studio Tour
December 5 and 6. Various artist in the Brimfield, Monson, Palmer and surrounding towns will be on the tour. Brochures will soon be available.
Monson Art Council's 30th Holiday Craft Fair
The Monson Arts Council's 30th Annual Holiday Craft Fair takes place Nov 29 and 30 in down town Monson. It is open 9-4:30 on Saturday and from noon to 4:30 on Sunday. www.monsonartscouncil.com
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Art Classes, Instruction, and Art Spaces
Digital Imaging Classes
Basic Photoshop Elements
Nov. 17- Dec. 15. www.topfloorlearning.org
Art and Soul Studio
11 Crane Street
Southbridge, MA01550
www.artandsoulstudio.org
(508) 612-4570
Hours:Saturdays 11:00
am - 5:00 pm, or by chance
Studio is usually open for browsing during most classes. Stop in and check us
out!
Class space is limited so sign up early! Registration is confirmed upon payment
Sign-up two or more students or classes and receive 10% off! Senior
Citizens receive 10% off!
WATERCOLOR WORKSHOPS WITH DEBORAH
RUBIN
www.deborahrubin.com
at ThorndikeMillArtCenter (old Diamond
National Mill)
One-day workshops, 10AM - 3PM - $55 plus
supplies.
August 7, 9 (Saturday space is unavailable)
E-mail: deborahrubin@comcast.net
Phone: 413-253-7922
Art
Classes
Learn technique
and color theory. Make beautiful paintings in the medium of your choice.
Beginners to advanced. All are welcome.
Artist: Deborah Padden
9 Lincoln Street
Monson, MA01057
(413) 204-6343 powerpro44@hotmail.com
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