 GALA Newsletter
GALA was organized to promote the arts as an essential component
of a healthy community. We believe that artistic expression is a
community's greatest legacy for future generations. GALA will increase
awareness and appreciation of the arts by way of exhibits,
instruction, theater productions, musical programs and provision of
scholarships to students in local schools.
GALA, PO Box 1158, 377 Main St., Gardner, MA 01440
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October, 2008
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| Welcome New Members!
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Leonard Haug
Bill Manser |
GALA Board of Directors
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Chuck Heidorn, President
Guy Biechele
Nowell Francis
Jeff Gallant, Treasurer
Luis Gonzalez
Vicki Heidorn
Janet Reed
Sally Sargent
Ed Schneeflock
EllenSchneeflock
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Help Wanted
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Help us write a grant proprosal for art administration and an art center. Contact Nowell Francis at npfrancis@comcast.net
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Need Studio Space?
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Are you interested in renting studio space?
Contact John LaRoche at (978) 632-8638 x21.
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Greetings!
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We hope that you are enjoying the beautiful fall weather. The time for the fall art show is fast approaching and with it, the opportunity to enjoy wonderful art work and music, see old friends, and meet new ones. See you there!
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Fall Art Show Nov. 7, 8 & 9
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Come join us at the opening reception on Friday Nov. 7 from 6 to 9 pm when prizes for best of show will be awarded. Important dates to remember:
Deadline for entries Wed., October 15
Art drop-off Wed., November 5, 4 to 6 pm Reception Fri., November 7, 6 to 9 pm Art pick-up Sun., November 9, 4 to 5 pm Deadline for ad & donation copy Fri., October 24, 5 pm
Get the Call for Artists on the GALA web siteShow coordinator: Vicki Heidorn info@galagardner.org or 978-630-2340 Music coordinator: Luis Gonzalez music@galagardner.org or 978-895-6162 |
Circle of Artists 3rd Annual Art Exhibit & Sale
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Artwork by "The Circle of Artists",
Westminster artists, and
Oakmont Regional High School art students
Saturday Nov. 1, 2008 12 - 6 pm
Sunday Nov. 2, 2008 12 - 4 pm
Westminster Senior Center
127 Main Street
Westminster, MA
Artists Reception
Saturday 2 - 4 pm
Live Music & Refreshments
For more information, call Virginia Krul at 978-874-0375
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| Art Exhibit Opportunities |
Jumpin' Juice & Java serves coffee and fruit smoothies as well as food items and is located at 486 Chestnut St. in Gardner, MA. The basic exhibit information is as follows:
- Art will be displayed for 2 months
- Display is subject to approval by Jumpin' Juice & Java owner
- Approximately 12 framed works
- Sales commission of 15% to be paid to Jumpin' Juice & Java
- Artist is responsible for:
- hanging the art work
- opening reception
- advertising
- price list
- business cards
- journal for visitor comments
For further information or to apply, contact Maria Curcio at mariaangel33@yahoo.com or 978-939-2695. Jumpin Juice & Java web page
Gardner Ale House: contact Janet Reed at jmracountrygirl@yahoo.com or 978-249-6812
Greater Gardner CDC: contact Sally
Sargent at heysal48@comcast.net or 978-939-5454
Heywood Hospital Wound Care Center: contact Sally
Sargent (see above)
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| Montachusett Veterans Outreach Center Artwork Request
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The Montachusett Veterans Outreach Center
(MVOC) is dedicated to providing
services to veterans and their families. MVOC will be having an Open House and Art Auction in March 2009 at a date to
be determined and are asking local artists to donate pieces
of art of their choosing. They are looking for paintings, prints, photos
or other items that may be auctioned to raise funds for the Center and the
veterans they support. Pieces that may have military
or veteran themes that can be sold at auction are welcome, but the military/veteran theme
is definitely not a stipulation.
MVOC will have an informal evening event in their
Center during which bids can be made. The highest bid for each piece will be announced before the evening
ends. The winning bidder will not need
to be present and will be contacted within days of the closed
auction. All donations are tax deductible and the MVOC tax
identification number will be available to those who provide any donated pieces.
If you decide to contribute a piece for
auction, your name and/or art gallery will be acknowledged in the event program
as well as MVOC community posters and newspaper ads regarding the event. The announcements will also be placed on the MVOC
Web site www.veterans-outreach.com
for the general public. To show their gratitude, MVOC would like to provide
you with the opportunity for additional publicity by displaying other artwork
and information of yours on the day of the open house. This will be limited to
three pieces per artist. You
or your representative will be invited to the MVOC evening celebration.
For more information, call the MVOC Outreach Coordinator, Charles Bollinger, at 978-632-9601 or email cbollinger@veterans-outreach.com
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 Newsletter Submissions
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Have news about awards, shows, events, or workshops? Send us the basic "what", "when" and "where". Have an article you would like to submit? Please send it "publication ready", as we need to minimize the need for editing. Send submissions including your contact info to Anna Ruuska at webawr@comcast.net or the GALA mailing address.
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