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Jan Olmstead
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"Goodnight Irene"
It is over but few of us will ever forget Irene. She came and went leaving our Vermont and New Hampshire members and their families with some degree change. For most of us, the impact and change will be a short-term inconvenience but for a few it is a permanent life change.
At times like this, it is so important to be part of and feel part of a community like the VWS. I want to thank those of you who let us know how you were doing right after the storm so we could share it with your friends throughout the organization.
As a caring community, we have set aside a fund to help those of you who have experienced loss or damage of your art making tools or space. If we can help in anyway please let us know by emailing me, vws.jan@mindspring.com, We will take it from there and hopefully be able to expedite replacement and ease replacement costs.
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2011 FALL MEETING
When: Sunday, October 23rd
10:00 - 3:00Where: Quechee Country Club Quechee, VT DirectionsRegistration: $30
Register by October 17th
Guests are welcome Meeting Registration Form WHAT'S ON THE AGENDA?
ELECTIONS
You will be receiving the details of our upcoming election by email.
There are 3 VWS Board of Directors positions opening up:
Treasurer
Director of Communications
Director Community Hubs (New)
Send your nominations directly to Jan Olmstead at anytime or you can offer your nominations directly from the floor at the meeting. Don't forget, you can nominate yourself.
BOOK AND DVD SALE
BRING your unwanted but still in good shape books and DVD's to donate for our annual book sale.
MEMBER EXHIBITION
BRING A PIECE OF YOUR OWN ART WORK FOR DISPLAY! IT DOES NOT NEED TO BE A WATERCOLOR PAINTING - IT CAN BE ANY MEDIA YOU WORK IN.
How much fun it is to see the work of others and enjoy the variety of styles within our membership.
Please bring a piece of art of your own to display along with a mechanism to display it. You can bring any media or project...it does not need to be a painting...ANYTHING YOU CHOOSE IS OK.
SURPRISE PAINTING EXERCISE
We are sworn to secrecy!!!!
This exercise will be lead by Rebecca Gottesman, Director of Exhibitions. Rebecca is a professional watercolorist and teacher. She shares her gift not only with her students but with patients at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center who are battling cancer. And now she is sharing her gift with us.
DON'T FORGET THOSE DOOR PRIZES!!!!
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| Information for the Chandler Exhibit
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by Rebecca Gottesman
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Chandler Juried Exhibit
Randolph, Vermont
September 30, to November 12, 2011
Delivery / Check In:
- Sept 25 from 3-5.
- Sept 26 from 12-3.
Reception: Sunday, October 2, 2 - 4 pm
Community Activity: Art Talk and Demo/workshop given by Rebecca and Amanda Amend: October 29, 10 - noon Congratulations to all 50 VWS members who were accepted into this upcoming show at the Chandler. This promises to be a beautiful exhibit in Randolph and we hope that many of you will try to attend the Opening reception on October 2, from 2 - 4 pm, or make an effort to visit the exhibit on any Friday, 4 - 6 pm during the month of October or on a Saturday or Sunday, 1 to 3 pm.
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| New Signature Members
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Harald Aksdal Amanda Amend Gail E. Donnelly James Gardner Lynn Hoeft Katra Kindar Penelope Moore |
by Amanda Amend
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Burlington/St. Albans
The storms held off on August 14, and 12 people enjoyed a sunny painting day at the Shelburne Vineyard. Lynn Cummings generously demonstrated several of her painting techniques, and then the group picnicked and painted among the vines. Many thanks to Claudia Carl and to Lynn Cummings for organizing and leading this activity.
 Eight people traveled to Old Forge for the National Watercolor Society Exhibit. Members, L to R: Nancy Stone, Hattie Saville (not a VWS member) Marni McKitrick, Amanda Amend, Linda Disante, Dawn Ridolfo (not a VWS member) Lynn Cummings, Kathy Hart
On Sept 9, eight people made the trek to see the Adirondacks National Exhibition of American Watercolors in Old Forge, New York, comfortably accommodated in Marni Mckitrick's van. It was a spectacular show which featured some of our own: Harald Aksdal, Annelein Beukenkamp, Rob O'Brien, and honorary member Mel Stabin. The art, the excellent company and the beautiful scenery made for an extraordinary day which we plan to repeat next year (though perhaps with an overnight and plein air time.)
Our next hub activity will be plein air painting at Mt. Philo State Park on Wed. October 5, at 10:00 a.m. Rain date is October 12. Contact Lynn or Marni with questions or if you'd like to carpool. In November we'll have a framing workshop, and in December we'll be making holiday cards. Stay tuned for specifics.
New Hampshire
Our next meeting is October 1, 2011, Kelton Public Library, West Lebanon, 11:00-2:00. Bring your own lunch. We've a special demonstration of YUPO paper by our own Isobel Cochran. All are welcome!
White River Hub
The White River hub last met at Nancy Dean's studio and teaching space which was a beautiful, airy space. Nancy made delicious banana bread which added to the lunches we brought. We ate on her deck and learned about Rob O'Brian's artist trip to France, which sounded fabulous. People wishing to learn more about the accommodations, art excursions, and costs should contact Rob. The focus of our meeting was to bring a work which we would like to have critiqued by the group. We all received very helpful feedback from one another around composition, problem solving, new directions, and current projects. There was much information shared also about the classes we're taking, show information, and some great stories just about us. Contributed by Nancy Lanoue
Your Point People are:
Brattleboro: Lynn Hoeft: lynnhoeft@gmail.com
Burlington/St. Albans: Lynn Cummings lynn.cummings@uvm.edu and Marni Mckitrick louis_marni@yahoo.com.
Manchester/Bennington: We need a Point Person for your area. If you are interested, please contact amanda.amend@gmail.com
Middlebury/Rutland: We need a Point Person for your area.
Montpelier: We need a Point Person for your area.
New Hampshire: Pam Dexter: ddexter1@ne.rr.com
Newport/St. Johnsbury: Pat Lipinski: lcamper5@comcast.net
White River Hub: Judy Laliberte: judylaliberte@comcast.net.
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| Call to Artists to Help Support Vermont Flood Victims
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| | Here is a good way to help our neighbors who have been impacted by Hurricane Irene by supporting: Vermont Throws Itself Together.
Please answer this call to all artists and art lovers.
Arts organizations throughout the state of Vermont are joining hands to support those Vermonters who were impacted by Hurricane Irene on August 28th. We are planning an online benefit art auction to begin as soon as our first works of art are committed.
We ask that artists donate one work of art, preferably an unframed work on paper or another medium that can be easily shipped. We will accept a contributed work from everyone who is interested in participating with the understanding that some works may not sell. Modest reserve prices will be set on each piece. Our goal is to raise money for Vermonters in need and please keep in mind that the sale price is not a reflection on the quality of your work. Art collectors are invited to donate as well.
If you would like to donate a piece to "VERMONT THROWS ITSELF TOGETHER" please email Mia Feroleto at the following address: greenandbluegallery@gmail.com. Please include a jpeg of the work, your name, title, medium, size and year of the work of art, and the retail value. Once a piece has been purchased through PAYPAL, we will notify the artist of the name of the buyer and where to send their work. This way, the artist will have contact with their new collector in the hopes that an ongoing relationship can be formed. Cost of shipping will be added on to the purchase price and participating artists will be reimbursed for this expense. Please circulate this email to your list of contacts. Collectors will be able to donate a work from their collection. Please supply the same information listed above. Contributions can be made by visiting our blog site through the link provided.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please email Mia Feroleto at: greenandbluegallery@gmail.com Thank you.
Christy Mitchell, SEABA and Space Gallery in Burlington, Vermont
George Pearlman, Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, Vermont
Mia Feroleto, Green + Blue Gallery Stowe, Vermont
William Maxwell, Maxwell Fine Arts, Cold Spring, New York |
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Many thanks to all of you who have volunteered throughout this year. You have helped make our exhibitions, programs and local events dynamic and of the highest quality. It has been a great year in VWS.
Please join us on the Board of Directors! There are three positions that will start in January 2012.
Hub Director
This is a new position created by the Board to support the developing hubs. This person will be a liaison between the Board and the Community Hubs, will encourage activities in the hubs, and will facilitate communications within and among the hubs. If you are a person who is excited about the potential for local activities, likes to help people network, has good organization and communication skills, and is comfortable using the computer, please consider joining us at this exciting juncture.
Director of Communications
See a short description of the duties of this position, and please consider nominating yourself or someone else. Note that as director you can appoint a committee to assist you with some of these tasks.
- Receive news, write and publish a newsletter VWS Snippets each month
- Write and publish any critical up to the minute information re: exhibits, special events etc. as needed y
- Send PR to area newspapers re: exhibits, events, member profiles etc. as needed
- Attend the four VWS Board meetings each year and the semi annual membership meetings
- Redesign and/or arrange for reprinting of brochure. Make signage as needed.
Please email Jan Olmstead at:
vws.jan@mindspring.com
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Treasurer
Lois Macuga is stepping down as treasurer at the end of this year, and we are converting from paper bookkeeping to QuickBooks. A treasurer's duties include:
- Manage and record all payments and expenditures
- Notify membership chairperson of all membership payment activities
- Maintain all financial accounting records
- .File corporation's biennial report with Secretary of State
- Collect monies for spring and fall meetings; meet and greet at these meetings
- Prepare monthly income statements for president
- .Prepare budget for the following year
- Keep records for all special events, i.e., workshops, exhibitions
Hub Point People are also needed!
Some of the hubs are very active, and others are awaiting encouragement. Would you like to get something going in your area? It can be as simple as organizing one event, such as a potluck, and then deciding among those who attend what level of activity you would like and who can help. We need Hub Point People for Middlebury/Rutland, Manchester/Bennington, and Montpelier/Stowe. Please contact Amanda Amend if you can help. It's fun and worth the effort!Please contact Amanda Amend or Mark Nielsen for more information.
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| VWS Member News
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| | Carole-Anne Centre was awarded "Best of Show" at the 2011 Summer Grafton Exhibit in late August that ran until September 7 in the Phelps Gallery and the Hunter Gallery of Fine Art. Congratulations Carole-Anne on your fine work.
To see more of Carole-Annes work go to: www.lonemountainartists.com.
Lynn Cummings
is offering several workshops in October from 9:30 am - 3:00 pm in South Burlington. October 6-- Color Theory - learn about color theory & mixing watercolor pigments while doing some fun and informative exercises. October 13-- Non Traditional Techniques - no brushes today! Learn other ways of applying and moving paint on your paper for interesting and abstract effects. October 20-- Lakescape - paint Lake Champlain & the Adirondacks without the hassles of plein air. Rain or shine, we'll have a great view to paint. Please email Lynn if you would like to attend. Mail a check for $65 for each session you wish to attend. You will be enrolled once e your check is received. Lynn.Cummings@uvm.edu Nancy Dean's watercolor classes in Norwich continue year around on Tuesday afternoons, from noon to 4:00 p.m. Anyone interested please email Nancy at nhdean@tpk.net, or phone, 802-649-1324, for more information.
The artwork of Molly A Poole will be exhibited August 22 , through December 15, at the University of New Hampshire Manchester Library, 400 Commercial St, Manchester NH. The exhibit, Farm Visit: a selection of watercolor and casein paintings, will be on display in the first floor library during normal library hours. There is no charge for admission. To see more of Molly's work go to her website www.granitedog.com . Dorothy M. Waren exhibits her work at the Emile A. Gruppe Gallery with her "ALL SEASONS" watercolor landscapes. The show runs September 8-October 16 Gallery Hours: 10-3 Thursday through Sunday Gallery Address: 22 Barber Road, Jericho VT 05465 Robert O'Brien will be teaching a three day watercolor workshop at the Southern Vermont Arts Center September 22-24.
The course will be geared to the intermediate and advanced painter. The class will focus on rendering realistic techniques in watercolor.
O'Brien's painting, "Winter Hemlock" is currently on exhibit at the 30th Adirondacks National Exhibition in Old Forge NY. He will be exhibiting at this year's Art in the Coach Barn at Shelburne Farms. The show opens September 23rd and runs through October 23rd.
Rob also won the John R Alford Jr. Memorial Award at the 5th Annual Exhibition at Grafton for his watercolor "Ted". Congratulations Rob!
Colette Paul was invited by the Addison County Chamber of Commerce to create the Logo Design for the 2011 French Heritage Day Celebration in Vergennes, VT. Her image was used to advertise the event.
-She was also invited to participate in the Cortina Inn Gallery Fall Show in Killington, VT. -Colette has paintings juried in the following exhibits: The 37th Alaska Watercolor Society National Juried Exhibition at the Anchorage Museum, Rasmuson Center, Anchorage, AK. L'Internationale d'Art Miniature, 6th Edition, Presbytere St-Nicholas, Centre de Diffusion des Arts et du Patrimoine, St. Nicholas, Que., Canada. -Colette was selected for the 2012 Fletcher Allen Health Care Artist Calendar for the month of June. -Colette was awarded 2nd place for watercolor and Meritorious for acrylics at the Champlain Valley 2012 Exposition in the Blue Ribbon Pavillion, Essex Jct., VT.
Nancy Stone is giving a Watercolor on Yupo Workshop on November. 12, 11-3 at Artists' Mediums store in Williston, VT. For full information and to register, go to www.info@artistsmediums.com and click on "current newsletter." Deadline to register is October. 15th.
Robert Sydorowich will teach a watercolor workshop geared for beginners and advanced beginners, on Saturday, September 24, at The Monadnock Area Artists Association in Keene, NH.
You may go to the website, www.monadnockareaartists.org for more information or call Carol 603 363-4205 or email pastels@tpdi.biz
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| CABIN IN THE WOODS
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Indian summer and Foliage season is coming.
Member Peter Bramhall (owner and full-time artist) offers some studio space that, with rental of the cabin, is free to use. His cabin in the woods is a bit of heaven and a very special place to paint in a secluded mountain valley--a place to pause and find your muse. Special rates are offered to artists for longer than three-day stays.
10% donation will be made to VWS.
Look for moredetails on the web site:
http://secretcabin.net/
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| Ron Ranson's Workshops Offered
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Ron Ranson, international watercolor artist, teacher and author of many successful art books is teaching watercolor workshops this fall 2011 in Wintergreen, VA. The workshops are being held at The Meeting Place hotel, a lovely old style Colonial home. The area around Wintergreen has excellent restaurants and accommodations available to students, and non-painting partners will find the resort at Wintergreen offers year round activities to enjoy.
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| 2012 VWS Workshop at the Landgrove Inn
ALVARO CASTAGNET |
| |  Alvaro Castagnet from Uraguay is one of the world's most highly respected watercolor artists. Alvaro has been recognized with top international honors for his painting and his art graces the walls of many private and corporate collectors worldwide. The 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. Register for a discount. Contact Claudia Carl at claudiaec@yahoo.com . $595 for members; $650 for non-members. Send in $100 to Claudia Carl at PO BOX 990, Middlebury Vt 05753 to reserve a spot. Call the Inn at 802 824 6673 or go towww.landgroveinn.com for accommodations. See Alvara's website at: www.alvarocastagnet.net . |
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Members,
Remember to send me all your news about workshops, awards, travels, acceptances, etc. for the newsletter. Your fellow members enjoy reading about you. Send to Diane Bell at: dgbell_adelphia1@comcast.net. Do it by the first of every month. Many thanks.
Diane
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