| The 2011 Spring Event "The Creative Process"
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OUR FIRST SPRING EVENT...a really fun and educational happening! Our first Spring Event (art related activities and no business meeting), THE CREATIVE PROCESS, was held at the beautiful Lake Morey Inn in Fairlee, VT. Members and guests enjoyed a day filled with art work sharing and lots of valuable tips.
Members set their paintings around the room to share with the group while Maurie Harrington, Diane Bell, Rob O'Brien and Don Dalton talked about the "creative process" used to produce their displayed paintings.
Our guest vendor, Neil Dixon, owner of Yankee Imaging, gave us some great advice about photographing our work for exhibition submissions using digital cameras. He talked about the most popular printers and the best papers to use when reproducing our images.
Amanda Amend talked about the new "hub" initiative and is excited about the enthusiasm and progress within the individual hubs to date. (See the hub news below.)
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Keynote Speaker
Tony Conner
Featured in the 2011 book of
100 Artists of New England
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Our keynote speaker was our own Tony Conner who entertained the group with a great talk about his transition from the corporate world to becoming a full-time professional artist.
From his Bennington, Vermont studio, Tony's art career is a multi-faceted venture that includes creating and selling fine art paintings, creating commissioned architectural illustrations, and teaching a variety of watercolor painting and drawing classes.
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| The new brochure is being prepared this summer. If you'd like to have one of your paintings on the front, please send Diane Bell at 11 Maple Hill Road, Weston, VT 05161 a high resolution image (TIFF) on a CD. Members of the Board will choose six.
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| | Member Painting of the Month |
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Painting by Signature member Lois Macuga |
| New VWS Members
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| | The Vermont Watercolor Society welcomes 18 new members since the beginning of 2011. Welcome everyone! The board and fellow members hope that you will take advantage of your membership and participate in the exhibitions, programs and events offered by our society. We look forward to meeting you all.
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| Letty | Annis | Jeffersonville | VT | Burlington/ St Albans | | Terry | Boyle | Huntington | VT | Burlington/ St Albans | | Jennifer | Brown | Strafford | VT | White River | | Mindy | Cherna | Livingston | NJ | UA | | Tom | Cullins | Burlington | VT | Burlington/ St Albans | | Rosalie | desGroseilliers | Hardwick | VT | Montpelier/Stowe | | Elaine | Donovan | Lower Waterford | VT | UA | | Pat | Einermann | Huntington | VT | Burlington/ St Albans | | Betsy | Evarts | Clinton | CT | UA | | Adrienne | Fisher | Jericho | VT | Burlington/ St Albans | | Fran | Franklin | Summit | NJ | UA | | Lucille | Major | Quechee | VT | White River | | Marilyn | Mayhall | Stowe | VT | Montpelier/Stowe | | Louella | Morgan-Richer | N. Ferrisburgh | VT | Burlington/ St Albans | | Diane | Nevinsmith | Hadley | MA | UA | | Christine | Porter-Holler | Cambridge | VT | Burlington/ St Albans | | Christopher | Rollins | Plainfield | NH | NH | | Lynn | Wiley | Grantham | NH | NH |
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| New Signature Members
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| | Congratulations to seven newly qualified Signature members as of the Grafton 2011 exhibit. Good work everyone!
Don Dalton Claudia Carl Gottesman, Rebecca Ann McFarren Marni Mckitrick Molly A. Poole Jeanne Maguire Thieme
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| Grafton Show Details
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VWS Juried Exhibition with Awards
Hunter Gallery of Fine Art and The Phelps Barn in the Old Tavern, Grafton, VT
July 18 - August 1, 2011
Opening Reception and Awards ceremony, Saturday, July 23, 6- 8 pm at the Phelps Barn.
Awards Juror: Ted Nuttal, portrait painter and teacher.
Delivery of Paintings:
Where: All accepted work can be delivered by hand to the Hunter Gallery of Fine Art, 74 Main St., Grafton, VT.
WHEN: Friday, July 15, and Saturday, July 16, 2011 between 10:00am - 6:00pm.
The gallery will accept shipped work with return postage arriving by July 14, at the latest.
Ship to: Hunter Gallery of Fine Art, 74 Main St, Grafton, VT 05146
Pick-Up: Artists can pick up their work at the end of the show at the Hunter Gallery on Sunday, August 1, between 10:00 - 6:00.
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| Call to Volunteers |
Amanda Amend
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It's true that many hands make light work, and we do need YOU! Even if you feel that you don't have the expertise, your help will make a big difference. We are all learning as we go and helping each other along the way. Currently, VWS needs you in these areas:
Treasurer: Lois Macuga is stepping down as treasurer at the end of this year, and we are converting from paper bookkeeping to QuickBooks. We will hire professional help as needed, so you will have both Lois' support and the help of a bookkeeper. Please join us as Treasurer on the Board of Directors-- you'll love working with this wonderful group of fellow artists. Since this is a Board position, your nomination will be voted on in the fall business meeting, and then you will have time to learn the ropes.
Grafton Show hanger:-one more person to help hang the show on Monday, July 18th. The time frame is from approximately 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on that day. Take down: We also need another set of hands to help take down the show on August 1.
THANK YOU! Please contact Amanda Amend at (802) 652-9893 or amanda.amend@gmail.com .
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Brattleboro Hub:
The Brattleboro Hub met for a second time and are continuing their plans for a local exhibition in July, at the Historic Latchis Theatre.
The Brattleboro hub is preparing for a group show at the historic Latchis Theatre in downtown Brattleboro. We will be displaying paintings there for the month of July, beginning with a reception during Gallery Walk on
Friday, July 1.
New Hampshire Hub:
The NH Hub is planning an exhibition at Alumni Hall in Haverhill, NH for the month of December. Thanks to Pam Dexter for telling us about it at the Spring Event.
Burlington/St. Albans: Claudia Carl is looking for anyone who is interested in painting at the Shelburne Vineyard on Rt 7 in Shelburne in the middle of August when the grapes change color. Contact Claudia at 349-8457 or claudiaec@yahoo.com.
WRJ Hub:
There were 13 attendees who gathered on a rainy afternoon at Judy Laliberte's house in Quechee on May 15. An impressive pot luck lunch left everyone fat and happy for the informal meeting. Nancy Dean began by announcing that the "Penny Lane Painters" will be showing their work at the Hotel Coolidge in June. The opening will be on White River's "First Friday", June 3. Lois Macuga will be opening a show in June as well, at the Quechee Inn at Marshland Farm.
The group then discussed what they would like to do within the hub. Would the group want to get together for "paint outs" or activities like that? Some did not find any value in painting as a group and consider themselves more as studio painters than plein air painters. Others expressed a desire to paint with others in areas they might not feel comfortable. An email list based on the Upper Valley Odanaksis Painters group model might work best. If someone plans to paint on a certain day, he/she could send out a group email to hub members inviting any and all to join them.
The group plans to continue these informal get-togethers for pot lucks or picnic lunches on a seasonal basis. A suggestion was made that the group pick an aspect of watercolor painting to discuss during our get-togethers, and the group could share how they address that subject. Rob O'Brien volunteered to give a mat-cutting demo. Cindy Crawford volunteered to do a demo on preparing digital images of artwork for use in juried shows. She also asked the group for feedback about the VWS website and issues related to receipt of emails or the newsletter from the society .
Nancy Dean will host the next hub get-together at her studio in Norwich on August 14. Bring a picnic lunch and a painting to discuss.
If you haven't heard from your Hub Point Person yet, feel free to contact him/her with ideas of what you would like to do:
Brattleboro Hub: Lynn Hoeft lynnhoeft@gmail.com
Burlington/St. Albans Hub: Amanda Amend amanda.amend@gmail.com
Manchester/Bennington Hub: Tony Conner mail@tonyconner.com
Middlebury/Rutland Hub: Lyn DuMoulin weednh20@comcast.net
Montpelier Hub: Lou Pfaelzer Loupfaelzer@comcast.net
New Hampshire Hub: Pamela Dexter ddexter1@ne.rr.com
Newport/St. Johnsbury Hub: Patricia Lipinski lcamper5@comcast.net
White River Hub: Judy Laliberte judylaliberte@comcast.net
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| More Exhibitions
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| | Open Studio at Pipe Dream Studio with Jeanne Thieme. Swanzey, NH June 5; 11 am to 5 pm
White River Junction Hub - at the Hotel Coolidge Exhibit of work by students of Nancy Dean. May 20; July 15. Reception, Friday, June 3, 5 - 7 pm.
NVAA Juried Show, "Visions of VT, Jeffersonville June 6-26; 11am - 5 pm daily. Contact Joan T. Smith 802 229-0910. Jeffersonville, VT.
5th Annual Exhibition at Grafton 2011 from August 26 - September 7. Entries due July 8. A full prospectus and entry form for the event can be found on the exhibition website www.exhibitionatgrafton.com.
The Chaffee Art Center is pleased to announce its 50th Annual Art in the Park Fine Art & Craft Festival for 2011. The 2011 Festival dates are August 13-14, 2011 and October 8-9, 2011 in the heart of Rutland. In honor of our 50th Anniversary Celebration, the Chaffee has made refinements that promise to elevate these shows to signature events for the Central Vermont area. There is a
$25 jury fee that will allow us to convene a panel of professional jurists who are well versed in the various mediums represented.
Visit the Chaffee Art Center website
http://www.chaffeeartcenter.org/art_park.html
for information about Art in the Park events and to download an application. You may also call show administrators at 802.747.7900. Don't delay. Send your application today! Together, we can make the 50th Annual Art in the Park a celebration to remember!
Space will be allocated on a first come, first served basis so submit your application by the deadlines shown on the registration form.
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| Member News
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| Claudia Carl's art is on display at the Bristol Bakery in Bristol until July 15.
Lynn Hoeft will be featured in a one woman show, "Dancing with Color" at The Nature Museum in Grafton from June 4, to August 5.
Perry F. Williamson exhibits in a solo show at Sterling College in the Brown Library, Craftsbury Commons, VT.
Reggie Springer will be in Lake Simco, Ontario from June 23 - 26 painting with members of WetCanvas (the world's largest artist's website). There will be folks from around the world participating. Check out wetcanvas.com to see all the great resources.
Don Dalton won an "Honorable Mention" for his watercolor in the Copley Society's still life show: "Matter, Meaning, and Media."
Judy Laliberte has been accepted into two shows.
- NorthEast Prize Show, Cambridge Art Assoc., Cambridge MA Juried by Theodore Stebbins, Curator of American Art at Harvard University's Fogg Museum. May 13 - June 16, 2011 Opening Reception Friday, May 20. 2011 from 5:30 - 7:30
- Matter, Medium, & Meaning, The Copley Society of Art, Boston, MA Juried by George Nick. May 19 - July 1, 2011. Opening reception Thursday, May 19, 2011 from 5:30 - 7:30
Lois Macuga is exhibiting her work at Marshland Farm, Quechee from June 7 - July 15. Reception on June 17, 3-5 pm.
Maurie Harrington is having a solo exhibit at the Fisk Farm, Isle la Motte. Go to ilmpt.org/ilmpt/Cultural_Heritage_Programs.html
Juluy 9-10 Open Farm Studio Tour with Maurie Harrington, North Hero, Lake Champlain.
Jeanne Thieme will hold an Open Studio at Pipe Dream Studio in Swanzey, NH June 5; 11 am to 5 pm.
Rob O'Brien will show his work at a solo exhibition at the Fisk Farm in Isle la Motte, VT July 16-28.
Kathleen Berry Bergeron will teach a plein air workshop, June 18; 10 am-3:30 pm Jericho, VT. Call 899-4628 or email paint78@hotmail.com for details.
An exhibit of thirty of Tony Conner's recent watercolors opens on Sunday, June 5, with an Opening Reception from 1pm to 5 pm at Izabella's Eatery, 351 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont. The public is invited.
Also, Tony is one of 28 plein air artists juried into the 2nd Annual Cranford Paint The Town plein air competition which takes place in Cranford, New Jersey, Tuesday, June 7 through Sunday, June 12, 2011. For more info on the event here - http://www.jcas.org/HOME_page_Cranford_Plein_Air_20.html.
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| Education Opps
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Jean Cannon will teach a workshop, "Vermont Family Farms" Plein Air Watercolor Workshop. Enjoy spectacular views of Chittenden County farms, the Adirondacks, Holsteins, Texas Longhorns and rolling hills! June 22, 23, 29 & 30, July 6 & 7; 9am to noon. Painters with experience only. Pre-register please.
One class: $50, All six classes: $250
Email Jean at jean@jeancannon.com or call 802-399-4001.
Bob Sydorowich will teach three workshops this summer
Fletcher Farm School in Ludlow, VT. July 16, 17, 2011 Watercolor for the Beginner
http://fletcherfarm.org/classes.asp?CourseID=55260958
Sept. 24, 2011
A one day workshop in Keene, NH sponsored by the Monandnock Area Artists Association
Watercolor for the beginner painter - Saturday, Sept. 24 This class will cover the basics for getting started in watercolors and will include composition, design and basic watercolor techniques for the first time and beginner watercolorist. Fees: $55 for MAAA members; $60 for non-MAAA members. Robert has been a successful instructor at the Fletcher Farm School in Ludlow, VT for many years and at the Chester Art Guild in Chester, VT and privately at his studio in Andover, VT. http://www.sydorowich.com/
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Annelein Beukenkamp will be teaching two one-day peony painting workshops in the gardens of the First Congregational Church in Burlington, Saturday June 4, and Tuesday, June 7, from 10-4. Please email Annelein at beukwin@yahoo.com for registration information. Cost is $75.00 per person per day. Jeanne M. Thieme will teach a workshop at her Pipe Dream Studio, Swanzey, NH Tuesday 10-12, June 21 to July 26. Call 603 357-4356. She will host the "Three Bears Paint Out" plein air workshop on Aug. 13. Call Jeanne at 603 357-4356 to register.
Rob O'Brien will teach a one-day plein air workshop
on July 27, in Isle la Motte from 9:30am to 4 pm. $55. Contact Rob at rjoartist@yahoo.com.
Ginny Joyner will host painting summer sessions at her Ft. Ethan Allan home. Starts June 22; 5:30 - 8:30 pm. Wednesdays for four weeks; second session starts July 20 (for 4 weeks). Call 802 655-0899 or email joynerart@mac.com.
Tony Conner's most popular watercolor class, "Watercolor Simplified" is being offered on Saturday & Sunday, June 18 & 19, 2011. This class is for beginners to intermediates who still struggle in getting their watercolor paintings to look the way they want. The weekend long workshop focuses on the five basic things to know about painting in watercolor that will make a five-fold difference in the look and feel of your paintings and in your confidence with the medium. The class curriculum has been revised with all new material and exercises. The weekend workshop is held at the Taraden Bed & Breakfast, 183 Park Street, Bennington, Vermont. There are still openings available in the class. For questions or more information, please contact Tony at: classes@tonyconner.com; phone: 802 375- 5548; website: http://tonyconner.com/2011/04/28/upcoming-watercolor-class-watercolor-simplified/ |
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The gallery pages on our website
www.vermontwatercolorsociety.com are really a showcase to the outside world, representing our membership. The galleries are also a place where members can see each other's work, read a bit about fellow artists, and make contacts. We would like to see everyone's work on the site. And for those of you who already have gallery pages, let's have some fresh material! For more information about obtaining your own gallery page, go here: http://vermontwatercolorsociety.com/j/member-services/obtain-a-gallery-page
If you haven't updated your gallery in a year or two, go here: http://vermontwatercolorsociety.com/j/member-services/update-your-gallery-page
If you have questions or problems preparing your images for the web, please feel free to contact: cynthia.crawford@gmail.com
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| Send your Member News for the Next Snippets
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Members,
Please remember to send me any art news you have about yourselves or someone else in the society. This includes any workshops your may be taking, or teaching, or perhaps an exhibit that you are taking part in. Send by the first of the month, and I will insert into the next newsletter.
Diane G. Bell
Director of Communications
dgbell_adelphia1@comcast.net
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| Portrait Painter Ted Nuttal --Only Four Slots Left
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VWS is sponsoring a portrait workshop with Ted Nuttal, one of the best watercolor portrait painters and teachers of our time from July 18th, through the 22nd at the Landgrove Inn. Contact Annelein Beukenkamp at beukwin@yahoo.com to register for a discount. Call the Inn at 802 824 6673 or go to
www.landgroveinn.com for accommodations. See Ted Nuttal's work on his website. Click here.
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| Alvaro Castanet Coming in 2012
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VWS is so excited to present Alvaro Castagnet, who will be coming in October 2012 teaching "Painting with Passion" at the Landgrove Inn in Landgrove, VT. Contact Claudio Carl at claudiaec@yahoo.com to register for a discount. $595 for members; $650 for non-members. Send in $100 to reserve a spot. Call the Inn at 802 824 6673 or go to www.landgroveinn.com for accommodations. See Alvara's website at:
www.alvarocastagnet.net .
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The Landgrove Inn is the premier, all-in-one lodging, dining and fun space in which to create, exhibit and learn. Check out the 2010 workshop schedule at