  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
www.galagardner.org |
June, 2009
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Charlotte Wharton Workshop
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On
Sept 18-20
North Shore Art Assn. is hosting a workshop
"Luscious
Figurative Interiors" taught by Charlotte Wharton,
Copley
Master.
Info: 508-425-6719 or
Website or Email
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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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Another great GALA art show has come and gone! The "house was packed" during the Friday night reception and a good time was had by all. An estimated 200 people attended the show over the course of the weekend. We want to thank all of the wonderful people who made the show possible ( see list). A special thanks goes to Sally Sargent for the
fantastic job she did obtaining business donations for the show and raffle!
Please patronize the businesses that donated and tell them that you appreciate
their generous support of the arts ( see list). And of course, we want to express our gratitude to the artists and musicians who shared their marvelous artwork and talent with us! Congratulations to the People's Choice Award winners: 1st place: Gary Ruuska for "Cattail Dance" 2nd place: Lisa Regopoulos for "Fields of Flavor" 3rd place: Michael Pellegrini for "Princeton Ice" Be sure to check the GALA website around June 6th for images from the spring show. We look forward to the fall show! |
Latrice Cooper Juried Into Danforth Exhibit
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Congratulations to GALA member
Latrice Cooper
Two of her photographs were accepted into an upcoming Danforth Museum of Art exhibit which runs
from June 3 to August 2, 2009Opening reception: June 3, 6-8 pm
Danforth Museum of Art123 Union Avenue, Framingham, MA 508-620-0050See the exhibit poster www.danforthmuseum.org
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Paula & Lisa Juried into PPOM Show
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Congratulations to GALA
members
Paula Murphy and Lisa Regopoulos
They have both been accepted
into the Pastel Painters of Maine (PPOM) annual international juried show. PPOM
accepted 60 works (from artists representing 16 states) out of 264 entries. The
show will be held at the Saco Museum in Saco, Maine from June 5 through June 28. Opening
reception & awards ceremony: June 11,
4-6 pm
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Mary Dunn in Seaside Art Gallery
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Congratulations to GALA member Mary Dunn
Mary had three
miniature paintings juried in to the 18th Annual Miniature Show at Seaside Art
Gallery in Nags head, North Carolina. They can be seen at www.seasideart.com, Events, 18th Miniature
Show. The show runs from May 1st to June 1st.
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Marion Knoll at Fiber Arts Festival
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Congratulations to GALA memberMarion Knoll Two
of Marion's silk paintings have been accepted into the exhibition at the
Fiber Arts Festival June 12, 13 & 14 in Westminster, MA. It is an Exhibit of Quilts & other Fiber
Creations, all owned locally; some for sale. You can find more information
about this event at www.westminsterhistory.org
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Jan Queijo in Vermont Quilt Festival
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 Congratulations to GALA
member
Jan Queijo (The Crazy Dog Lady)
Her "Heart and Home" quilt, which won the 3rd place ribbon at the Machine Quilters
Expo (MQX) was accepted into the Vermont Quilt Festival in Essex
Junction, VT. The show runs June 19 - June 21, 2009.
Jan's website: www.crazydoglady.com (Click on the image for a larger version.)
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Lori MacDonald Sales to Benefit Stone House Fund
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 "The Stone House Remembered", Lori MacDonald's
painting of the stone house at Coggshall Park in Fitchburg, is for sale -- $650. Thanks to Lori's generosity, 100% of the proceeds from the sale of the
original will be donated to the fund to rebuild the Stone House, which was
destroyed by fire this past winter. The
painting was recently awarded a First Place ribbon at the Leominster Art
Association's Spring Exhibition. 50
limited edition giclée prints on stretched canvas will be available after June 5th through The Boulder Art Gallery, 960 Main St. in Fitchburg. A
percentage of the print sales will also benefit the rebuilding fund. |
Gary Ruuska Juried into CPSA International Exhibition
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Congratulations to GALA
member
Gary RuuskaGary's colored pencil piece "Traffic Light" was juried into
the Colored Pencil Society of America's (CPSA)
17th Annual International Exhibition in Atlanta, GA! Exhibition dates: July 9 - August 29, 2009 Gary's website: artbygaryruuska.com
(Click on the image for a larger version.)
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Acrylic Painting Class with Lori MacDonald
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Lori MacDonald is offering
another 4-week class in acrylic painting at The Boulder Art Gallery in
Fitchburg. The class is scheduled to begin Wednesday, June 17th and will continue June 24th, July 1st and July 8th from
6:30 to 9 PM. The 4-week course is ideal for beginners as well as
for the seasoned artist wishing to try a new medium. The class will focus
on the use of brushes and acrylic mediums, a variety of painting grounds, color
mixing with a minimal palette, and will include painting with a palette knife,
and also 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. |
| Colored Pencil Workshop with Gary Ruuska
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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. Gary will be offering more classes & workshops at the Sharon Arts Center this summer. |
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 |
Art in the Community
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Greater Gardner CDC and Heywood Hospital
Grow-Maintain-Change-Close?
GALA member, Sally Sargent has been coordinating the program which puts on rotating exhibits at the Greater Gardner CDC and the Wound Care Center at Heywood Hospital. Another department at Heywood
Hospital has indicated an interest in providing another venue for artists. We need to evaluate this program to determine whether we should expand, maintain, change, or close it. However, in order to expand or maintain the program, additional volunteer help will be needed. If you have recommendations or comments or are interested in becoming involved in the program, please
contact Sally (978-939-5454) or Vicki (978-630-2340) or email info@galagardner.org. |
Susan Peters Exhibit at Jaffrey Civic Center
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Exhibit of Oil Paintings & Mixed Media by Susan Petersonin the first floor Display Cases May 15 through June 25, 2009 Read more about Susan Peterson Jaffrey Civic Center, 40 Main Street, Jaffrey, NH 603-532-6527 Website: www.jaffreyciviccenter.com |
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. Go to top |
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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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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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
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