  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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August, 2009
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Welcome New Member!
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Doreen LaScola-Haley
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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
You are welcome to attend the next board meeting on 8/17 at 7 pm. Call 978-630-2340 for directions.
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Call for Entries
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Rollstone Studios
"Feline, Canine, All Mine" Juried Art Exhibition. Submissions: Aug. 6-9
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Workshops
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Rosalie Lazarus
Portrait Workshop Aug 15 978-401-4910 or Email
See more info
Charlotte Wharton "Luscious
Figurative Interiors" Sept. 18-20 508-425-6719
Website or Email
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Greetings!
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We are very pleased to announce that our Fall
Art Show & Sale will be held for the first time at the beautiful Polish
American Citizens Club (PACC)! The facility is conveniently located on
Kendall Pond in Gardner with easy access from Route 2. Another exciting new
feature is the evening show hours on Saturday. Of course, we will continue our
tradition of wonderful live music throughout the show. GALA Fall Art Show & SaleNovember 13, 14 & 15Website with facility photos & a virtual tour: PACC 171 Kendall Pond WestGardner, MA 01440Important Dates for ArtistsOct. 2 Entry deadline Oct. 2 Artist statement deadline ( see article below)
Oct. 16 Ad copy deadline Nov. 11 Art drop
off at PACC
4-6 pm Nov. 13 Opening Reception 6-9 pm Nov. 15 Art pick
up at PACC
4-5 pm Show Hours
Friday Nov. 13 6-9 pm Saturday Nov. 14 1-9 pm Sunday Nov. 15 12-4 pm Look for the Call for Artists coming soon! |
GALA Featured Artist Michael Williams
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"Fire Wire" by Michael Williams
(Click on image for a larger version.)
I became interested in photography at the age of
12, when my family won a Minolta SRT101 during my Little League opening day
festivities; and like a proper New England Yankee I could not let something
free go to waste. It was through Ansel Adam's three books of photography; The
Negative, The Camera and The Print, that I developed an understanding of the
sciences behind this art form. I have also been greatly influenced by Eadweard
Muybridge, who is most notable for the development of stop action photography
and his studies of the animal and human forms during movement. My admiration of
Adams and Muybridge does not solely rest in their rich images, but it is in
their mastery of the mechanics of the equipment and processes which enabled
them to push and find new limits. Read more
Be sure to visit the GALA website to see Mike's work beginning the first week of August.
See the solo exhibit of Mike's work at the Greater Gardner Community Development Corporation until Aug. 28th and read the press release sent out by Jim Cruickshank, Executive Director of the CDC.
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Lisa
Regopoulos Wins First Place Award
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Congratulations to
GALA Member Lisa
Regopoulos
Lisa won 1st place with her painting "Lobsterfest" at the
Chelmsford Art Society's 4th of July Exhibition. During the show, she
also sold this piece to Enterprise Bank. |
Macro & Close Up Photography Workshop with Guy Biechele
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 Macro and Close Up Photography
August 29, 2009 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
at the Sharon Arts Center
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 image for a larger version.)
For more info, go to Sharon Arts Center or call 603-924-7256. |
Gary Ruuska Represented by Boulder Art Gallery
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 Congratulations to GALA Member Gary Ruuska
whose work can now be seen and purchased at
The Boulder Art Gallery, 960 Main Street, Fitchburg, MA. Gary is very pleased to be represented by the gallery and looks forward to working with the owners, Ann and Peter Capodagli.
(Click on the image for a larger version of an acrylic
work titled "Wetland's Edge" currently at the gallery.)
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| Jan Queijo at Lowell Quilt Festival |
 Don't miss seeing GALA memberJan Queijo's (The Crazy Dog Lady)"Heart and Home" quilt at the Lowell Quilt Festival "Images 2009" to be held at the Tsongas Arena in Lowell from
August 6th to 9th www.lowellquiltfestival.org
(Click on image for a larger version.)
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A Couple (Hundred) Words About Your Art
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Once again we are asking artists with
work in the Fall Show to submit an Artist Statement. Given the large number of participating
artists, we are requesting that these statements be brief. Just one or two paragraphs of three to
four sentences (roughly 100-200 words) would be ideal.
If you already have an existing
statement, you may need to supply an edited
version. If you are writing one for the first
time, this is a great exercise for reflection on your creative process. Sum up what you think is important about
your art. Touch on the techniques and
materials you use
to achieve your artistic vision. Additionally, you are encouraged to include
one or two images on the page: a
headshot of yourself and a photograph of one of the
pieces that will be on display.
Send all of this along to Joanne
Holtje: jwholejay@aol.com Deadline October 2, 2009.
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Current & Upcoming Shows
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Jaffrey Civic CenterAnnual Photography Exhibit now to August 22. Watercolors by Jinghua Gao Dalia now to August 8. Read moreMixed media paintings by Chris Myott Aug. 14-Sept. 5. Opening Aug. 14, 5-7 pm. Read more DestaréEddy Troxler & "Jazz Depot" host their monthly open blues & jazz jam Aug. 6, 8 pm-midnight. Fitchburg Farmers Market at Riverfront Park Paul Luria & Eddy Troxler perform Aug. 6, 3-5 pm.
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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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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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Newsletter Submissions
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Have news about awards, shows, events, classes, or new gallery representation? 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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