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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May, 2009
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Welcome New Members!
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Heidi Brennan Barbara Chapman Leann DeGrace Jeannette Goguen Paula Murphy Scott Niemi Michael Pellegrini Barbara Roche
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Fitchburg Paint-In Call for Artists
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Artists are invited to capture the Olmsted Landscape at Crocker Field in Fitchburg, MA. 25 artists will be selected to participate. Application deadline is May 13.
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Fitchburg Art Museum Regional Exhibit
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The Fitchburg Art Museum 74th Regional Exhibition of Art & Craft
Entry forms due by May 15.
Call 978-345-4207 Museum web site: http://www.fitchburgartmuseum.org/
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GALA Board of Directors
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Ed Schneeflock, President Jeff Gallant, Treasurer Guy Biechele Nowell Francis Luis Gonzalez Chuck Heidorn Vicki Heidorn Janet Reed Sally Sargent Ellen Schneeflock
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Greetings!
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The GALA Spring Art Show and Sale is just days away!
Please join us at the Opening Reception on Friday, May 8, from 6-9 pm. It's wonderful opportunity to meet up with old friends, make new ones, and enjoy great music and art!
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GALA Spring Art Show - May 8-10, 2009
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The show will be at a different location this year: the Elks Club located at 31 Park Street in Gardner. Important show dates for artists: May 6 Art drop off 4-6 pm May 8 Opening Reception 6-9 pm May 9-10 Show days May 10 Art pick up 4-5 pm Help to publicize the show! Print flyers and postcards for distribution and display. Print 8x11 flyerPrint postcard front and back
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Featured Artist M. Isabel Roberts
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"Spanish Town" received an Honorable Mention in Oils in the 2009 GGAA Annual Spring Exhibit (Click on the image for a larger version.) M. Isabel Roberts has always loved art, music and dance. She was born in Guanajuato, Mexico,
a town known for its cultural events and colonial style. You can see this
influence in some of her paintings.
Isabel's inspiration comes from nature,
landscapes and places she has been in Europe and the U.S. She loves the change of seasons in New England and tries to capture the breathtaking colors of
fall in her oil paintings and watercolors.
Isabel studied art in "San
Carlos Academy" and has taken private classes with well known art teachers. She has shown in both solo and group exhibits; winning ribbons in juried shows. Isabel paints for the happiness and
satisfaction of creating something beautiful and meaningful from a
blank canvas or paper. Be sure visit the GALA website to enjoy Isabel's beautiful work as our Featured Artist for six weeks beginning in early May.
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Lisa Regopoulos Wins Best of Show!
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Congratulations to GALA
member Lisa Regopoulos for her Best of Show win in the New Hampshire Pastel
Society 2009 Members Exhibition!
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Jan Queijo Wins 3rd Place at MQX!
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(Click on the image for a larger version.) Congratulations to GALA
member Jan Queijo (The Crazy Dog Lady) for her 3rd Place win in the 2009 Machine Quilters Exposition! Jan's website: www.crazydoglady.com
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Lori MacDonald Juried into Arts in Bloom
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Congratulations to GALA member Lori
MacDonald who recently had three paintings juried into the 11th Annual Arts in Bloom Spring Juried Show in Hopkinton, MA. This annual event by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Hopkinton is sponsored
by the TJX Corporation. The show takes
place April 30th - May 22nd. The show is at the CAA Farmhouse at 98
Hayden Rowe St., Hopkinton, MA. The
Gallery Hours: Mondays-Thursdays 2:30 - 5:30 pm Three Blossoms on Back Beach Saturdays & Sundays 2:30 - 4:30 pm
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Guy Biechele Wins 2nd Place in Jaffrey
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Congratulations to GALA
member Guy Biechelefor his second place award in the Jaffrey Civic Center 2009 Spring Art Exhibit for his photograph "Misty Morning in Harbor"! Guy's website: www.guybiechele.com (Click on the image for a larger version.)Go to top
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Gardner Animal Shelter Quilt Raffle
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Jan Queijo (the Crazy Dog Lady) has generously donated a 40" square quilt to the Gardner Animal Control
Facility to raise funds to assist in paying veterinary bills. Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5 and can be purchased through the mail ( click here for the order form) or by calling Hope at 978-630-4950. The drawing will be held on August
3, 2009. (Click on the image to the left to see a larger version of the quilt to be raffled.) Jan's website: www.crazydoglady.com
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Introduction to Acrylics Class with Lori MacDonald
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Acrylic
painter/artist, Lori MacDonald, will offer An Introduction to Acrylics
class at The Boulder Art Gallery in Fitchburg on
Tuesday evenings in May, beginning May 5th from 6:30 to 9 pm. The 4-week course
is ideal for the beginning artist and for the seasoned artist wishing to try a
new medium. In addition to learning methods, materials, and color mixing, the
class will include painting a landscape from a photograph. The cost for the
4-week class is $60 plus materials. A materials package is available to
purchase. To register or if you have questions, please e-mail Lori at: macdonaldartist@yahoo.com or call 978-407-9333.
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Guy Biechele Macro Photography Workshop
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Macro
and Close Up PhotographyMay 30, 2009 10:00
am - 2:30 pm at the Fitchburg Art Museum Through
macro photography we can enjoy a whole new world of photographic subjects and
opportunities. Insects, interesting flora, tiny details and patterns can fill
our photographs. During this workshop we will discuss equipment and techniques
for macro photography, spend time in the field photographing, and finish by
reviewing and discussing the photographs we made." (Click on the image for a larger version.) Guy's website: www.guybiechele.comFor more info, go to Fitchburg Art Museum (click on Art Classes) or call 978-345-4207.
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Colored Pencil Classes with Gary Ruuska
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Adventures in Colored Pencil
6 Weeks (May 8 - June 12) Fridays, 10 am - 1 pm In this class we will explore techniques for creating colored pencil paintings with depth and vibrancy. Learn to build bold and exciting color using a gradual layering technique on a variety of surfaces. Beginners welcome. Colored Pencil ExplorationsSaturday, June 27 10 am - 3 pm Discover how the deceptively simple and convenient medium of colored pencil can be used to create wonderfully complex and detailed works of art on a marble-dust coated board. Beginners welcome. For more information, click on the link below: Sharon Arts Center Spring 2009 Classes & Workshops or call 603-924-7256.
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GGAA Gardner Library Exhibit
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Greater Gardner Artists Association Gardner Library Exhibit April 28 - May 28, 2009 Levi Heywood Memorial Library, 55 West Lynde St., Gardner, MA 978-632-5298
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Leominster Art in the Park
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Leominster's 3rd Annual Summer Stroll and Art in the Park
is Saturday, June 27, 2-6 pm (rain date June 28) 15 artists can set up in Monument Park to sell their work and/or demonstrate. Open to all artists. No fee to set up. Donations appreciated. First come, first served. For info, call Susan Cashman at 978-870-5066 or to sign up, call the Leominster Recreation Dept at 978-534-7529.
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Who's Showing Where?
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Heywood Hospital Wound Care Center: Priscilla Mavrikis-Walker (oils & acrylics) now to June 25. Gardner CDC: Kate O'Connor (acrylics) now to June 18. Jumpin' Juice & Java in Gardner: Gail
Hansche Godin (photography) now to June 30.
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GETV
Show About GALA
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You
can still see the Gardner Educational TV show about GALA featuring the 2008
Spring and Fall Art Shows! We've been given permission to provide a DVD for
private showing (not to be sold or altered, of course). Contact Vicki at 978-630-2340
or email info@galagardner.org to
arrange to borrow the DVD.
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Art Exhibit Opportunities |
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) Jumpin' Juice & Java in Gardner: contact Andy Erickson at JJJGardner@hotmail.com or 978-895-1993 Jumpin' Juice & Java in Worcester: contact Joshua Van Dyke at JJJWorcester@hotmail.com or 401-474-0380
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Newsletter Submissions
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Have news about awards, shows, events, or classes? 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. Submission deadline is the
21st of each month.
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